U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
LaVae Svitak
CLARKSON - Services for LaVae Svitak, 75, Clarkson, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Clarkson with burial in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be at the church Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m., and resume at 9 a.m. Saturday. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Clarkson.
Hilbert Libengood
Services for Hilbert C. Libengood, 88, Norfolk, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Home for Funerals with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery at Winside. Visitation will be one hour before service at the funeral home.
He died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at Beverly Healthcare in Norfolk.
Hilbert was born on Aug. 25, 1917, in Wayne County, the son of William and Sophie (Williams) Libengood. He was raised on the family farm and attended rural school. After his schooling, Hilbert farmed with his family.
On June 25, 1939, Hilbert married Verdeen Armbrust at O’Neill. The couple made their home in Winside.
He and his brother, Paul, owned and operated Libengood Brothers Construction, which was operating heavy equipment in the construction of terraces and dams. He later worked for Winside Grain and Feed, Bleyhl Construction and Tuffy Hartmann before retiring.
Hilbert is survived by his wife of 67 years; his children and their spouses, Hilbert “Bud” and Kathy Libengood Jr., Janice and Dallas Roberts of Wakefield, Joyce Dennell and Judy Libengood, both of Norfolk, Donna and Lorence Johnson of Wakefield, Norman and Deb Libengood of Crawfordsville, Ind.; daughter-in-law, Cindy Libengood of Hadar; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; one sister, Anna Sweeney of Wayne; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Larry at birth and Ralph in 2005, and two brothers and two sisters.
Larry Haase
Services for Larry M. Haase, 63, Norfolk, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Home for Funerals with burial at a later date. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
He died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, at his home.
Emil Hegr
Services for Emil Hegr, 93, of Norfolk will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Norfolk Veterans Home Chapel with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery at Madison and military rites by American Legion Post 16 and VFW Winter-Munson Post 1644 of Norfolk.
Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Howser-Fillmer Mortuary and one hour prior to service Saturday at the Veterans Home.
He died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, at the Veterans Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Norfolk Veterans Home.
He was born June 5, 1913, to Frank and Mary (Pavlik) Hegr at Clarkson. He attended school at District No. 20, Madison County. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from Oct. 20, 1942, to Jan. 22, 1946. He farmed and had a tree trimming business in the Madison area.
He enjoyed his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. While a member of the Norfolk Veterans Home, he made poppies for the annual “Poppy Day.” He enjoyed playing cards.
He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn and Lowell Vahle of Norfolk; three grandchildren, Scott of Huntington Beach, Calif., Mark Vahle his wife, Robin of Kearney, and Kristin Prusmack and her husband, John of Woodbury, Minn.; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
The Rev. Terry Buol will officiate.
Loren Moody
Services are pending at Home for Funerals for Loren K. Moody, 62, Norfolk. He died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, at Faith Regional Health Services.
Helen Gildersleeve
O’NEILL - Services for Helen Gildersleeve, 81, of O’Neill will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in O’Neill with burial in the O’Neill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Biglin’s Mortuary.
She died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at her home.
Memorials may be directed to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Alvina Kreikemeier
OLEAN - Services for Alvina C. Kreikemeier, 78, Dodge, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Olean with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the church with a wake at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Stokely Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at her home.
Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Cemetery or St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point.
Paul Muller
OSMOND - Services for Paul Muller, 79, Wausa, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church here with burial in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7:30 p.m. Friday with a 7:30 p.m. rosary at Ashburn Funeral Home in Osmond.
He died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at Wausa Health Care Center.
Ada Rabe
WISNER - Services for Ada M. Rabe, 83, Norfolk, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church here with burial in the Wisner Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner and after 9 a.m. Friday at the church.
She died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at Beverly Healthcare in Norfolk.
Ada Marie Rabe was born July 14, 1923, at the family farm by Ansley to George and Martha (Bunjes) Neuhaus. She was baptized at Ansley and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church at Wisner. She graduated from Wisner High School and attended Wayne State College at Wayne. She taught school in Cuming County.
On June 16, 1946, she was united in marriage to Louis Rabe at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wisner. The couple was engaged in farming east of Wisner. They moved to Beemer in the fall of 1983. Mr. Rabe passed away on Dec. 31, 1990.
Ada was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, had taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school. She was a faithful housewife, teacher and farm manager.
Survivors include children, Keith and wife Linda of Madison, Kenneth of Tallapoosa, Ga., and sister, Martha Ann Orr of Omaha.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two grandchildren and one half-sister, Ethel Popelka.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Bloedorn, Lance Bloedorn, Dillon Bloedorn, Tanner Bloedorn, Chuck Robins and Doug Breitkreutz.
Pastor James P. Carretto will officiate.
Donna Mae Race
PIERCE - Services for Donna Mae Race, 68, Pierce, will be at Christ Lutheran Church at Pierce on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with burial in Prospect View Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Friday at Stonacek Memorial Chapel at Pierce.
She died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at her home.
She was born May 28, 1938, at Pierce to Gus and Margaret (Bargstadt) Wragge. She was baptized Aug. 14, 1938, at Christ Lutheran Church at Pierce and confirmed March 21, 1951, at Christ Lutheran Church at Pierce. She attended Pierce Public Schools and graduated from Pierce High School in 1956.
She married Lyle Race on May 13, 1962, at Christ Lutheran Church. They farmed near Hadar and in 1977 moved to Pierce.
She had been a cook at Pierce Public Schools. Later on, she worked as a cook at Pierce Manor and Pierce American Legion. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid and Pierce American Legion Auxiliary
Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Race of Pierce and fiance Todd Werner of Norfolk; two sons, Mike and wife Sandra Race of Stanton and Scott and wife Laurie Race of Pierce; five grandchildren; two brothers, Dale and wife Illa Mae Wragge of Pierce and Val Jean and wife Ruth Ann Wragge of Pierce; one sister-in-law, Beverly Wragge of Norfolk.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on June 14, 1982; three brothers, Robert, Lyle, Richard; and sister-in-law, Ina Mae.
The Rev. Matt Bahnfleth will officiate.
Casket bearers will be Rick Hartman, Rob Hartman, Rob Hans, Verle Jensen, Dave Korth, Roger Magnussen, Randy Wragge, Rich Wragge and Mitch Wragge.
Honorary casket bearers will be grandchildren, Nichole Race, Ashley Race, Leslie Race, Hailey Race and Tyler Race.
LaVae Svitak
CLARKSON - Services are pending at Miller Funeral Home for LaVae Svitak, 75, Clarkson. She died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Clarkson.
Duane Tramp
CROFTON - Duane J. Tramp, 73, of Crofton died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at the Yankton Care Center.
Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton with burial at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. with a vigil at 7:30 p.m. at Wintz Funeral Home in Crofton.
Hilbert Libengood
Services for Hilbert C. Libengood, 88, Norfolk, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Home for Funerals with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery at Winside. Visitation will be one hour before service at the funeral home.
He died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at Beverly Healthcare in Norfolk.
Emil Hegr
Services for Emil Hegr, 93, of Norfolk will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Norfolk Veterans Home Chapel with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery at Madison and military rites by American Legion Post 16 and VFW Winter-Munson Post 1644 of Norfolk.
Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Howser-Fillmer Mortuary and one hour prior to service Saturday at the Veterans Home.
He died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, at the Norfolk Veterans Home.
Korbin Kitto
Graveside services for Korbin Larry Michael Kitto, infant son of Shari Kitto of Creighton, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Norfolk. Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Home for Funerals.
Korbin is survived by his mother of Creighton; one brother, Jordan Davis of Norfolk; one sister, Jennifer Kitto of Creighton; grandmother, Shirley Muhsman of Norfolk; grandfather, Mike Kitto of Rockville, Md.; grandparents, Lyle and Barb Gullicksen of Wausa; two great- grandmothers, Cecilia Kitto of Niobrara and Gloria Rowland of Wausa.
He was preceded in death by three great-grandfathers and one great- grandmother.
The Rev. Mark Eisenhower will officiate.
