Mark Reed

Word has been received from the family for the recent passing of  Robert "Mark" Reed of Horneck, Iowa.

Mark, formerly of Atkinson, died of an apparent heart attack at Mercy Medical Hospital at Sioux City, Iowa.

His body was cremated as were his wishes

A memorial service and celebration of his life, as well as his obituary, will be planned for a later date.

Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson will be in charge of future arrangements.

Orland H. Fryrear

Orlyand Frearer

Orland Harry Fryrear, age 90, of Atkinson, passed away on Monday,  Nov. 28, 2011, at Parkside Manor in Stuart.

Visitation was held from 3-8 p.m. with a Christian wake service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30,  2011, at the Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday (today), Dec. 1, 2011, at the Seger Funeral Home with Father Luke Steffes officiating. Music is provided by Bonnie Krysl, singer, and Terri Vrooman, organist.

Pallbearers are Brian Wolcott, Jerry Prewitt, Roger Lichty, Dean LeMunyan, Lyle Lemmer and Cliff Pacha.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Atkinson.

Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson is in charge of arrangements.

Orland was born on May, 2, 1921, in Amelia, to William Harry and Ella Josie (Fix) Fryrear. He completed his education through eighth grade and  his occupation was a rancher.

He was married to Lorraine Sicheneder Zahradnicek on March 8, 1974, in Burke, SD.

Orland is survived by his wife, Lorraine Fryrear,  one sister, Naomi Gruenberg, step-children, Melvin Zahradnicek and Caroline Luther, all of Atkinson and Linda Blackwell of Lexington, NC; nephews, nieces and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Robert Kuhl

Robert Kuhl

Robert Kuhl, age 86, of Butte, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 26, 2011, at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with Rev. Tim Hazen officiating. Music was provided by Bud and Darlene Jons.

Pallbearers were James Brooks, Jim Brooks, Kenny Schulte, Larry Hermsen, Doug Hermsen and Gary Binder. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service.

Burial was in the O'Neill Cemetery in O'Neill with military graveside rites conducted by the Butte American Legion Post #51.

Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill was in charge of arrangements.

Robert was born on Sept. 14, 1925, at Iowa City, Iowa, to Evelyn and Harry Clausen. Robert was raised in Rock Island, IL. He was a United States Navy World War II veteran serving his country from 1943 to 1950. He married Beverly Jackson on Sept. 7, 1960, at Iowa City, Iowa.

He was a window cleaner on skyscraper buildings in major United States cities. He was a member of the Butte American Legion Post #51 and the Full Gospel Church.

Robert is survived by his wife, Beverly,; two daughters, Sue Wheeler of Butte and Robin Mrsny and husband, Jeff of Norfolk; three sons, Michael Kuhl of Overland Park, KS, Robert Kuhl and wife, Paula and Joe Kuhl and wife, Destiny, all of Butte; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one daughter.

James F. Taylor

James Taylor

James Franklin Taylor, age 83, of Bella Vista, AK, formerly a teacher and coach in O'Neill from 1963-1968, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Bella Vista, AK.

"There is no one like a father to care so completely, give so quietly, teach so gently, and love so deeply." --Anonymous.

James Franklin Taylor was born on May 4, 1928, in Ida Grove, Iowa, to Samuel and Clara (Hazen) Taylor. An only child, Jim was raised on a farm and attended school in Early, Iowa. Athletic, Jim played basketball and baseball in high school but never the sport which he truly loved, football.

Prior to entering college, Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army.

A graduate of Wayne State College, Jim began his legendary teaching and coaching career in Crofton, where he met the love os his life, Lois Robinson. Success continue with his marriage to Lois in 1956, the birth of his first three children, teaching and mentoring high school students and numerous victories and championships in basketball, track and of course, football.

Jim continued these traditions, yes, ALL of them (including four more children), when he and his family moved to O'Neill, where he taught and coached from 1963-68. 

After achieving his master's degree in education from the University of South Dakota, Jim was hired as principal in Schaller, Iowa. He also taught algebra, nurtured his own children in academics and athletics, and added one last child. Jim took over the Schaller football program in 1972 and ended his coaching career with a total of 225 wins versus 108 losses, He was rewarded with induction into the Iowa Coaches Hall of Fame in 1997. After a total of 44 years, Jim finished his career in education earning the 25-year Achievement Award as an Iowa high school administrator and retired in 1993.

A avid sports fan (especially the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs), avid cyclist (28 RAGBRAI's, a tour of Ireland and numerous rides with the Bella Vista Bike Club), and avid supporter of his children who were all involved in sports, music and academics, Jim logged thousands of miles and hours to watch, participate in, and cheer on the activities and people he loved the most.

Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lois; seven daughters: Teresa Smiley (Gary), Windsor, CO, Jennifer Kitzman (Steve), Gilman, Iowa, Beth Stewart (David), Midlothian, Texas, Cindy Robertson (Bill), Ames, Iowa, Ellie Holland (Tony), Johnston, Iowa, Cami Herholz (Matt), Overland Park, KS, and Trish Engelhardt (Geoff), Ft. Collins, CO; one son, Tim Taylor (Yvonne), Spirit Lake, Iowa; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

By caring so completely, giving so quietly, teaching so gently, and loving so deeply, Jim Taylor touched the lives of many people who will continue to do what they learned from him.

Donations may be made to Circle of Life Hospice ( http://www.hospicejourney.org/donate,jsp) or the RAGBRAI Dream Team (www.dreamteamdsm.org).

Fredrick W. Grothe

Fred Grothe

Fredrick William Grothe, age 70, of Emmet, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill.

Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at the Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Atkinson with Rev. April Peterson officiating. Music was provided by Robin Myer, singer and Caroline Poessnecker, organist.

Pallbearers were Danial Grothe, Bo Myer, Jarold Myer, Dalton Dick, Dillon Dick, Willie Grothe, Davita Dick and Alicia Grothe. 

Honorary pallbearers were Jim and Bill Hoppe, Tom Welsh Sr., and Gene Farr.

Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Atkinson.

Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson was in charge of arrangements.

Fred was born on Jan. 3, 1941, in Emmet, to William Fredrick and Lydia (Hagel) Grothe.

His education included through 12th grade and his occupation was a farmer/farming.

Fred was married to Arlyce Jones on July 28, 1960, in Lake Andes, SD.

He is survived by his wife, Arlyce of Emmet; his children, Debra Grothe of Yankton, SD, Danial Grothe and wife, Diane of Norfolk, Deanne Dick and husband, Sherwin of Inman and William Grothe and wife, Dawn of O'Neill; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice Tooker and husband, Bob of O'Neill; two aunts, Elizabeth Gieblehaus of Longmont, CO, and Helen Hagel of Las Vegas, NV; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family requests memorials to Sanford Medical Center or St. John's Lutheran Church in Atkinson.

Jonathan C. Lambert

Jonathan C. Lambert, age 60, of Lincoln - Osaka, Japan, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, in Phoenix, AZ, as a result of complications from pancreatic cancer while under hospice care in Phoenix.

The first of six children Jon was born on May 5, 1951, to Thomas D. and Georgia R. (Tivey) Lambert. He grew up as the oldest child in a loving family while helping his busy mother oversee the younger siblings. Later, at the age of 13 when given a lawn mower as a birthday present, he began the first of his many profitable and illustrious business operations, mowing lawns. Soon, through his indomitable sales efforts and with the help of his younger brothers, he had many customers and a fleet of lawn mowers operating, while also offering leaf raking and snow scooping services. After several years of success, he sold the mowing operations to his younger brothers and began his career in the newspaper business. There he became one of the top subscription salesmen for the Omaha World Herald in the entire state. His high school years, which took him only three to complete due to finishing all requirements early, ended with Jon being offered a full-ride scholarship to Wayne State College. During these years, Jon also earned the Eagle Scout Award, booked and promoted bands and dances and spent time in show business as a manager for the downtown and drive-in theaters in Wayne. There he learned an appreciation for artistry and performing talents. He founded a printing and direct mail company in 1968, and settled into his chosen profession of Direct Marketing.

During his adult professional years, Jon was known as a visionary direct marketer and as founder and chairman of ACTON International, Ltd. Having been a recognized pioneer of Direct Marketing for many years, and through the various direct marketing accomplishments in his life, he showed an ever-continuing devotion to the advancement of direct marketing methods around the world.

During Mr. Lambert's 43-year reign as chairman of ACTON, he was a continuous marketing innovator and doggedly pursued his commitment to client profitability as measured by quantifiable results. With philosophies like this, the company grew from a simple printing service into a global Direct Marketing organization with offices in Japan (Tokyo and Osaka), Germany (Kassel), and Brazil (San Paulo) as well as Lincoln.

Through his leadership, ACTON became synonymous with international data and digital processing. He was a member of the Direct Marketing Association, Direct Marketing Agency Council, and List and Database Council. He was a past president and board member of the Association of Direct Marketing Agencies (ADMA) and co-founder of the Mid American Direct Marketing Association. Mr. Lambert was invited on several occasions to the White House to visit with the President and discuss his personal observations and views on International Direct Marketing. In 2008, Jon received the Silver Apple Award from the New York Direct Marketing Club for his decades of service to the direct marketing industry.

Although Mr. Lambert had boundless energy and was a registered Mensa, he is best remembered by his friends and family as a very loyal, generous friend and devoted husband and father. Always a voracious reader, he was also considered a very competitive card player. He was a true student of humanity who loved meeting people, dining and travelling. This fit very naturally with his position at ACTON where Jon was a driving force who touched hundreds of lives all over the world. His greatest joy was his family, and the many personal friends he made during his life and professional career. His personality, leadership abilities, creative insights, and intuition were once, and possibly best described as, "Beyond Imagination."

In July of this year, Mr. Lambert was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Treated at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, he died peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Memorial events are planned in both the US and Japan.

Mr. Lambert is survived by his spouse, Shihori Nakamura; two daughters, Stephanie and Allison; his stepson, Taro Nakamura; his mother, Georgia Lambert; four brothers; a sister and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mr. Lambert's remains will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be scheduled sometime next year.

Send postal condolences to: Jon Lambert Family; 5260 Cornhusker Highway, Suite 1, Lincoln, NE  68507-3121 or electronically to: JonLambertFamily@acton.com

Memorials in memory of Jonathan may be sent to: Cure Search, an organization dedicated to childhood cancer research, through Molly's Miracle Makers: http://www.kmtel.net/molly

Lorris Osborne

Lorris Osborne

Lorris Osborne, age 95, of Atkinson, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at her home in Atkinson.
Visitation was held from 3-9 p.m. with a 8 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at the Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson.

Funeral services was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at the United Methodist Church in Atkinson with Rev. Bonnie Formey and Pastor Dean Seger officiating. Music was provided by organist, Bonnie Krysl and Rossanne Schilz. 

Pallbearers were her grandsons: Roland, Steve, Corey, Adam, Mark and Joel Osborne; Marcus and Matthew Curley; John and Jamie Sweet; Robert, Jared and Bryce Osborne.

Honorary pallbearers were Janelle Wallinger, Stephanie Thomson, Jacqueline Steinhauser, Cristina Kinser, Melissa Weller, Julie Austin, Michelle Curley, Fred Dunn, Gene Weller, James Curley and Gary Lech Sr.

Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Atkinson.

Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson was in charge of arrangements.

Lorris was born on June 17, 1916, in Atkinson, to James and Lena (Gosser) Kubart. She attended two years of college and was a rural school teacher.

Lorris was united in marriage on June 28, 1939, to Vincent Osborne in Atkinson.

Survivors includes her children: Jeanette Sweet of Denver, CO, Kenneth Osborne and wife, Margorie of Atkinson, Rodney Osborne of Phoenix, AZ, Dennis Osborne of Norfolk, Cathy Weller and husband, Gene of Virginia Beach, VA, Mike Osborne and wife, Kathy of Norfolk and Cynthia Curley and husband, Jim of Douglas, WY; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harlan Kubart and wife, Dorothy of Atkinson.

Lorris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vincent; one son, Larry; two brothers, Carlton and Charles Kubart; two sisters, Rinnie Gans and Almeda Berry; and one son-in-law, Richard Sweet.

Memorials can be made to the Atkinson Friends of the Library Foundation.