OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Wahoo, Nebraska.
Megan Joanne Houghton Bigelow
Dec 14, 2013
Megan JoAnne Houghton Bigelow Born Jan 25, 1977. Passed away Dec 14, 2013 at 4:20 am Survived by husband Scott; son Brian Alfery; daughter Lillie; step sons Scott Jr., Devin; step daughter Tayler; mother Holly Strum; father Dewey Houghton; step mother Cheryl Houghton; sisters Angelica, Tanya, Trudie; step brother Christopher; aunts, uncles nieces and nephews.
Ferd E. Anderson
Nov 9, 2013
Ferd E. Anderson, Jr. was born February 27, 1925 in Wahoo at the family's home at 10th and Orange Streets, the son of Ferd E. and Helga (Torell) Anderson. He grew up in Wahoo and graduated from Wahoo High School where he excelled in academics and music and was a good athlete. He was appointed to USMA by Congressman...
Evie M. Ellis
Nov 9, 2013
Evie Myrle Ellis was born April 2, 1939 in San Augustine County Texas and died on November 9, 2013 in Wahoo, Ne. Evie was the daughter of Reverend A.J. Gibson and Effie M. Ray-Gibson (deceased) of Kirbyville, Tx. Wife for 30 years to Jackson W. Ellis (deceased). Evie was the mother of six children: Larry J. Gibson of Kirbyville,...
Wayne E. Vermeline
Nov 4, 2013
Wayne E. Vermeline, age 85 of Malmo, died Monday, November 4, 2013 in Wahoo. He was born April 12, 1928 in Malmo to Victor and Adeline (Sorenson) Vermeline. Wayne attended country school at District 85 through the eighth grade and graduated from Malmo High School in 1945. He was baptized and confirmed at Edensburg Lutheran Church and remained a...
Drew S. Staskiewicz "Cheeto"
Nov 1, 2013
Drew was born November 30, 1992 in Omaha, the son of Steve and Karen (Morgan) Staskiewicz. He was a Track and Field standout at Millard North High School. Drew holds the Nebraska Association USATF records for hammer throw in the Intermediate Boys and Young Men's age groups. He qualified for USA Junior Nationals in the hammer throw during the...
Donna L. Hall
Oct 25, 2013
Donna L. Hall was born June 2, 1927 at Kennard, NE to Adolph and Pearl (Milton) Thege. She died October 25, 2013 in Omaha. Donna was a long-time bank teller at Wahoo State Bank. She is survived by her husband Merlin Hall of Wahoo, and two daughters. Memorial Services are being planned for Spring 2014.
Ronald M. Hulse
Oct 24, 2013
Ronald M. Hulse, age 77 of Wahoo, died Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo. He was born January 14, 1936 at Geneva, NE, to Harry and Therese (Wilhelms) Hulse. He attended school in Geneva through the fifth grade. His father was the County Sherriff, so the family lived in the court house. When he was...
Sue A. Lucas
Oct 17, 2013
Sue A. Lucas, age 63 of Wahoo, died Thursday, October 17, 2013 in Wahoo. She was born July 6, 1950 in Red Cloud, NE to Gene and Darlene (Brooks) Brumbaugh. Sue attended county school then graduated from Red Cloud High School in 1968. As a girl, she was involved in 4-H, showed dairy cattle, and helped care for her...
Regis Sampica
Oct 15, 2013
Regis T. Sampica, age 78, of Ithaca, Nebraska and formerly of Waterloo, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at his home. He was born August 6, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Ernest P. and Amanda White Sampica. Regis married Charlotte Ann Jones in April 1969 in Galena, Illinois. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2001. Regis...
Shirley J. Houfek
Sep 29, 2013
Shirley J. Houfek, age 78 of Wahoo, died Sunday, September 29, 2013 in Wahoo. She was born January 16, 1935 at Oakland, CA to Alfred and Marjorie Morse. On December 17, 1955 she married Robert L. Houfek in Berkley, CA. The couple moved to Colon, NE where they farmed. Shirley flourished in the quiet farm life of Nebraska. She...
Patty Redding
Sep 9, 2013
Patty Redding was born February 8, 1955 in Omaha to Robert and Jean (Hallas) Boyle. She is survived by her husband David Redding of Omaha; daughters Lyndsey (Greg) Howe of Lincoln, Melissa (Jordan) Trinklein of Omaha, Kelsey Redding of Omaha; brothers Mark Boyle of Omaha, Allen Boyle of Omaha, Jim Boyle of Omaha, Duffy (Irene) Boyle of Omaha, Larry...
Opal A. Garner
Sep 1, 2013
Opal A. Garner, age 84 of Valparaiso, died Sunday, September 1, 2013 in Omaha. She was born December 12, 1928 at Rochelle, IL to Ray and Hazel (Clapper) Miller. She was raised in Rochelle, IL where she married her high school sweetheart, Jeane Garner, on October 5, 1946. Opal survived rough times through the Great Depression and persevered as...
Kevin "Kip" Murphy
Aug 7, 2013
A Memorial Celebration in Kip's honor will be at 3 pm Sunday, September 8, at the Engine House Cafe, 6028 Havelock Ave, Lincoln.
Barbara Jo Hutmacher
Jul 2, 2013
Barbara Jo Hutmacher was born June 3, 1947 in Omaha to Frank and Merriwyn (Pigsley) Yale. She earned an Associate Degree from Metro Tech Community College and also studied Interior Design. On July 11, 1970, she married Douglas Hutmacher at Alma Lutheran Church in Mead. They worked side by side in business and, together, raised four children. Barb had...
Margaret M. Bergman
Jun 25, 2013
Margaret Mary (Thoms) Bergman, age 95 of Wahoo, passed away June 25, 2013 in Wahoo. She was born June 8, 1918 to Emil and Anna (Schmidt) Thoms. She grew up on a farm near Memphis, NE and attended country school. On March 5, 1947, she married Otto "Jake"� Bergman at Ithaca, NE. Margaret and Otto lived near Weston until...
Gladys F. Caha
Jun 3, 2013
Gladys F. Caha, age 86 of Wahoo, died Monday, June 3, 2013 in Wahoo. She was born at Mitchell, NE on September 29, 1926 to Zardus and Dorothy (Hoge) Stone. On July 16, 1954 she married Rudolph Caha at the Czech Presbyterian Church. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Rudy and brother Robert Stone. She is survived...
Ronald G. Carman
May 23, 2013
Ronald G. Carman, age 65 of Neligh, died May 23, 2013 in Neligh. He was born May 7, 1947 in Texas to George and LaDell Carman. Ron worked as a truck driver, and was a bronco and bull rider in rodeos. He touched many lives in Nebraska, California, Tennessee, Texas and wherever he went. He had many friends and...
Rodney L. Urban
May 18, 2013
Rodney L. Urban - hunter, fisherman, farmer, family man - was born September 10, 1955 in Wahoo, to Frank and Marcella (Maly) Urban. He graduated from Bishop Neumann High School in 1973. Growing up in Wahoo, Rod enjoyed trapping, fishing and bowling. He was chosen to represent Wahoo at Cornhusker Boys State. In the early 1970's, he and his...
Gayle L. Vermeline
May 15, 2013
Vermeline, Gayle L., age 78 of Malmo, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in David City. He was born September 17, 1934 in Wahoo to Victor and Adeline (Sorenson) Vermeline. Gayle is survived by his wife Annabelle of Malmo; children Kim (Dennis) Heiser of Weston, Todd Vermeline (Barb Brichacek) of Malmo, Tracy Vermeline of Ceresco; daughter-in-law Kari Vermeline of Idaho...
Ruth M. "Teta" Pokorny
May 13, 2013
Ruth Marie "Teta"� Pokorny October 18, 1930 "� May 13, 2013, age 82 Ruth was born into the farm family of Joseph F. and Francis E. (Houfek) Pokorny in rural Wahoo, Nebraska in Saunders County. Growing up, Ruth attended the nearby Czech Presbyterian Church and later attended the First Baptist Church in Weston. Ruth completed grade school in rural...
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