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Kay Kohle  Kay Kohle Kay Kohle, age 73, and longtime resident of Stuart, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, as a result of a car accident. Visitation was held from 3-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at the Seger Funeral Home in Stuart. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at the Stuart Community Church in Stuart with Pastor Wayne Owens officiating. Music was provided by organist, Elaine Schorn. Pallbearers were Terry King, Ian King, Richard King, Mike Mannhalter, Shawn Angel and Tyler Newbanks. A 2:30 p.m. graveside committal service will be held on Thursday (today), Nov. 3, 2011, at the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Stuart. Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson was in charge of arrangements. Kay was born on Dec. 1, 1937, in Murdo, SD, to Tom and Alice (Thiesen) King. She graduated from Stuart High School in 1956. She continued her education at Wayne State College where she received her teachers certificate. From there she went on to teach for two years at a country school near Rose. She was married to Harold Newbanks and later divorced. On May 25, 1970, She married Fritz Kohle. They remained happily married until his passing in August of 1993. Kay was known to be a very hard worker. She worked at or was involved in the management of numerous diners over the years, painted houses and baby-sat many of the communities children. Many also remember a time when she worked in Stuart at the William Krotter Company. For a little over a year šshe had been working at the Pit Shop. She loved to travel. She even managed to make a couple of trips to Alaska, which had been one of her dreams. She loved to garden, watch Husker football and play cards, especially cribbage and Texas Hold 'Em Poker. She was also actively involved in the Stuart Community Church and the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. Kay would be the first to tell you that her greatest accomplishment was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She cherished her loving relationships with her family and close friends. Her house and heart were always open for anybody that needed her. Kay is survived by Camillia Norton and husband Rodger of Stuart; Larry Newbanks and wife Sherry of Gillette, WY; Paula Coston and husband Vic of Maryville, MO; step-children, LeAnn Schultz of Naper, Michele Thompson and Connie Breedan, both of California, and Jolene Schaaf of Stuart; sisters, Lotus Herrington of Casper, WY, Karla Mannhalter of Murdo, SD, Trudy Henle of Gillette, WY, Judy Martin of Olive Branch, MS, and Sherry Wheeler of Martin, SD; brothers, Kent King of Murdo, SD, and Gary King of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; four step-children and their families; and her "baby," Chubbers. She was preceded in death by her parents; Tom and Alice King; her husband, Fritz Kohle; three brothers, Leonard King, Keith King and Rex King; one sister, Bunny Meyer; and one stepson, Frank Kohle Jr.
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Peter N. Sojka  Peter N. Sojka Peter Nicholas Sojka, age 92, of O'Neill, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, 2011, at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Visitation was held from 5-9 p.m. with a 8 p.m. rosary on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill with Rev. Jeff Lorig officiating. Music was provided by soloist, Marvin Ziska and organist, Susan Kramer. Pallbearers were Mark Schweer, Christopher Schweer, Trenton Pruden, Matthew Sojka, Kent Johring and Thomas Sojka. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Ewing. Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill was in charge of arrangements. Peter was born on Dec. 16, 1918, in Chicago, IL, to Walter and Anna (Boqusz) Sojka. He attended country grade school and graduated from Page High School in 1936. He married Irene Fonfara on June 7, 1947, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Omaha. He was a farmer and a rancher northeast of Page for many years. After retiring in 1974, he was a leather craftsman, making saddles for everyone, including his grandchildren, making each one of them a miniature saddle. Peter was a life member of the American Angus Association. He was also a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing and St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill. He is survived by his wife, Irene; son, Tom Sojka and wife Carol of O'Neill; and daughters, Virginia Schweers and husband Mark of Des Moines, Iowa, and Patricia Pruden and husband Bob of O'Neill; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, John, Cashimir, Leon and Nicholas, DVM.
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Josephine D. Funk  Josephine D. Funk Josephine D. Funk, age 86, of Neligh, passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at the Golden LivingCenter in Neligh. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. wake service on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing with Father James Kramper officiating. Music was provided by Tom Kimes. Pallbearers were Chuck Sands, Lyle Spangler, Josh Spangler, Travis Dozler, Tanner Dozler and Andrew Ferris Burial was in the St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in rural Clearwater. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater was in charge of arrangements. Josephine was born on May 8, 1925, in Ewing, to Frank and Cecelia (Everett) Sands. She grew up in rural Ewing and attended School District 131. After schooling she helped for many years on the family farm, which included, helping taking care of the cattle, milk cows, raise chickens and helped in the hay field. Her hobbies include horses, vegetables and flower gardening. She spent many hours preserving and canning for long winter months. She enjoyed baking, also. She enjoyed taking care of her nieces, nephews and neighbors. Josephine married Vic Funk on May 18, 1985. He passed away on April 7, 2008. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church for many years. Upon her retirement in 1990, she and her brother Lawrence moved to Ewing and became members of St. Peter's Catholic Church. She will always be remembered for helping others and her love for horses. Josephine is survived by one sister, Frances Spangler of the Golden LivingCenter in Neligh. She was preceded in death by her husband,; her parents; two brothers, Frank and Lawrence; and two sisters, Mary Daniels and Anna Wieting. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com. |