Obituaries

Sutton resident, Stanley P. Steinhauer, 88, passed away Wednesday, Feb.15, 2017, at the Henderson Health Care Hospital in Henderson, NE. Stan’s wishes were to be cremated and no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family 2340 Road 321; Sutton, NE 68979 to be designated later. Condolences may be left at www.suttonmemorial.com. Stanley was born on Sept. 1, 1928, to Phillip Jr. and Marie (Campbell) Steinhauer on the Campbell farm just north of Sutton, NE. Stan attended Sutton Public Schools and graduated in 1946. He worked for Jacob Bender & Sons for a short time and farmed with his father. Stanley was united in marriage to Betty Nowka on March 4, 1954, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Lincoln, NE. To this union, three boys were born. Stan enjoyed farming and raising cattle with his boys, and the occasional cup of coffee at many of the local businesses throughout his day.

Clay Center resident, Doreta Jean Bailey, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb.14, 2017, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Chris and Jim Eads, in Clay Center. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at the United Church of Christ in Clay Center, NE, with Rev. Bill Harrold and Rev. John Snyder officiating. Interment followed at the Edgar Cemetery in Edgar, NE. Visitation was Friday, from 1-8 p.m., with the family present from 7-8 p.m., at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel in Clay Center, NE. Memorial contributions may be directed to the United Church of Christ in Clay Center or to the family. Condolences may be left at www.mclaughlinchapel.com. Doreta grew up in Burchard, NE, where she graduated high school in 1945, at the age of 16. She married Max L. Bailey on May 11, 1947, in Pawnee City. They moved to Edgar, NE, before moving to Clay Center, NE, in 1953.

July 1, 1950 - Feb. 8, 2017

Harvard resident, Connie Hoagland, 66, passed away Wednesday, Feb.8, 2017, at Mary Lanning Memorial HealthCare, Hastings.

Services were Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at 10 a.m., at the Harvard United Church of Christ, with Pastor Dave Johnson officiating. Book signing was Monday, Feb.13, 2017 from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m. at the Apfel Funeral Home, Harvard. Burial will be at a later date. Apfel Funeral Home, Harvard, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.apfelfuneralhome. com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Harvard Rescue Unit.

Aug. 2, 1920 - Feb. 11, 2017

Hastings resident, Maxine Wells, 96, passed away Saturday, Feb.11, 2017, at Perkins Pavilion - Good Samaritan Village, Hastings, NE.

Memorial services will be Thursday, Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Glenvil, NE, with Rev. Rob Garton officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield. Memorials may be given to the family to be designated later. Viewing and visitation was Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017; 1– 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017; 1– 5 p.m., at the funeral home, and one hour prior to service at the church. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Sept. 3, 1931 - Feb. 3, 2017

Harvard resident Barbara Ruth (Hanson) Aspegren, 85, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, at the Harvard Rest Haven. Funeral service were at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at the United Church of Christ in Harvard, NE, with Pastor Dave Johnson officiating. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at United Church of Christ in Harvard, NE. Burial will be at the Harvard Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, she requested memorials to United Church of Christ or the Harvard Rest Haven.

Condolences can be left at www.dewittfuneral.com

Clay Center resident, Shirley E. Bennett, 86, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at Brookstone View in Broken Bow, NE. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clay Center, NE, with Rev. Rob Garton and Rev. Rev. Bill Harrold officiating. Interment followed at the Clay Center Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, from 1-8 p.m., with the family present from 6-8 p.m., at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel in Clay Center, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church in Clay Center, NE. Condolences may be left at www.mclaughlinchapel.com Shirley Elizabeth (Meagher) Bennett was born June 28, 1930, in Grand Forks, ND, to Thomas F. Meagher and Evelyn P. (Johnson) Meagher. She received her education and graduated from East Grand Forks, MN. She married Robert H. Bennett on March 3, 1956, at March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA.

Roy Kliewer, age 67, of Stockham, NE, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Omaha, NE. He was born Feb. 8, 1949, in Aurora, NE, to Albert and Mary (Mierau) Kliewer. On Feb. 21, 1969, he was united in marriage to Helen Schell, and to this union, two children were born. Roy attended schools in Stockham, NE, York, NE, and Henderson, NE. Roy and Helen owned and operated the Essan House in Henderson for 10 years. Roy worked for various farmers throughout his life and farmed with his son-in-law and grandson.

Lenora (Hunzeker) Kauk, born Feb. 13, 1916, passed away Jan. 14, 2017, in Bakersfield, CA, just shy of her 101st birthday. She can now join her late husband, Raymond E. Kauk, who passed away on Aug. 18, 1986. Lenora is a graduate of the class of 1934 of Sutton High School, in Sutton, NE. Lenora is survived by her son, James S. Kauk of Bakersfield; and daughter, V. Karen Cottingham of Woodland Park, CO: grandchildren, Gary Kauk and granddaughter- in-law, Denay Kauk of Bakersfield; Kevin Kauk, of Bakersfield; and Tara L. Cottingham of Colorado Springs, CO; and three great-grandchildren, Landon, Meagan and Jasmin. Lenora was an adult education teacher for many years in the art of textile painting. She was a member of the square dancers, Skirts and Flirts and the Joaquin Squares and Round Dancing, long into her 90th year of life. She leaves behind a legacy of wonderful art and a wonderful smile. She will be missed by all who knew her, but never forgotten.

Lincoln resident James D. Huber, 59, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln, NE. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton, NE, with Rev. Joe Vusich officiating. No visitation was held. Interment followed the service at the Sutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.suttonmemorial.com. James was born Feb. 8, 1957, to Don A. and Lucille (Griess) Huber in Henderson, NE. He graduated from Sutton High School in 1975. On April 30, 1988, he was united in marriage to Jane E. Sutherland. To their union, two sons were born, Benjamin James and Daniel James. They made their home on the family farm near Sutton. James grew up farming and was the backbone of the farm.

June 1, 1927 - Jan. 15, 2017

Donald Eugene Shaw (of Edgar, NE) the son of Lewis Ivan and Elsie (Jester) Shaw, was born June 1, 1927, at Fairfield, NE. He departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at the Henderson Health Care Servces in Henderson, NE at the age of 89 years.

Don began his schooling at East Buffalo Country School south of Fairfield, NE, and graduated from Edgar High School with the class of 1945. As a young child, Don moved with his family to Idaho in 1938 where they remained for three years before returning back to Nebraska to the Ong area. The family moved once again to a farm southeast Edgar.