U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentMarcile Brost, 83
ALLIANCE - Marcile Elaine Brost, 83, of rural Alliance, danced into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of Monday, May 30, 2016, less than a mile from the house she was born and raised in. Her high school sweet-heart slept by her side tenderly holding her hand just like he has from the day they were married July 19, 1953.
Hers is a story for the ages. Born the oldest of three sisters to Lloyd and Luella Amsberry in 1933 she opened her striking blue eyes and the world was never the same. They lived in a tiny dug out house in the side of a hill down from the ‘big’ house she was born in. Her dad had helped build the ‘big’ house for her grandparents. Later in life they moved there. Her daddy was an excellent farmer and used unique, effective and progressive techniques to irrigate the farmland they owned.
When she was four she started country school near her home. For high school she had to board in Alliance because it was 16 miles away. Marcile, also called Marty, didn’t mind because she LOVED learning and was a voracious reader all of her life. She also enjoyed playing the piano, singing and dancing. Right before high school she joined a club for young people called the Hill Billy club. They would gather, play guitar, sing and dance. At one of these dances she met a brown-eyed boy named Christy Gene Brost. After he stole a kiss and ran into a fence on one of their first dates they were an item forever.
At seventeen she graduated from Alliance High, in 1950, and enrolled in a three-year nursing program in Scottsbluff at Western Nebraska Methodist Hospital. Chris had joined the Coast Guard; but when other boys started showing interest in Marcile he hurried back on leave to marry her before she graduated; she was 20. Within the year she graduated nursing school, moved to Port Angeles, Wash., had their first daughter Kristy, and began their adventure together.
Over the years they raised four more children Carmen, Corine, Karla and Brek. As a couple the two traveled all over the world. They lived in Washington, Nebraska, Colorado and Rio de Janerio, Brazil before retiring back to the farm of her birth. Marcile worked as a nurse and was an active member of every community they joined.
Marcile will be remembered for her love, grace, wisdom, wit, kindness and knitting skills. Her home was always open and welcome to visitors. She took time to teach all of her grandchildren manners, how to properly make a bed, and instilled a love of singing and reading. Her greatest legacy was in her love for Jesus. There are untold numbers of people who were touched, encouraged and came to find life and hope because of her testimony and encouragement.
Marcile leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, her daughters and their spouses Kristy (Denny) Thurow, Alliance, Carmen (Charles) Mulloy, Angora, Corine (Tom) Sweeney, Denver, Colo., Karla (Chuck) Blackler, Rapid City, S.D., Kim (Mike) Manley, Morrill, as well as 22 grandchildren and over 50 great grandchildren who are currently living all around the world including, Singapore, New Zealand and Alaska. Her two sisters and their husbands Beverly (Harvey) Schmidt and Sharon (Tom) Smith; as well as countless relatives and friends across the country will miss her.
She is now hugging her parents, son Brek Brost, granddaughter Megan Thurow and other friends and family who went before her. Lovely Lady Full of Grace. Lovely Lady now in God’s place.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Alliance Evangelical Free Church.
Memorials can be made to Rainbow Bible Ranch, Camp Rock, or Young Life.
Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Lorenz Popken, 94
Died: Monday, January 26, 2009, in Hooper
Lorenz was born to Herman and Helena (Schole) Popken on the family farm near Uehling, Nebraska on January 14, 1915. He grew up there, attending school district 60.
During most of his working years, Lorenz had a small farm east on the Scribner-Herman road. He also hired out to area farmers. And he had worked for Earl Fauss doing construction work.
Lorenz was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (north of Hooper). He enjoyed time on the Hooper golf course and fishing.
He is survived by nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday (Jan. 29th, 2009) in St. Paul's Lutheran Church (north of Hooper) with Vicar Judy Johnson officiating. There will be no public visitation. Memorials are suggested to his church.
John Lulow, 75
HEMINGFORD - John Roger Lulow, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the Hemingford Community Care Center.
He was born Sept. 15, 1940, in Alliance to Michael and Leora (Blair) Lulow.
He is survived by his children, Boyd Lulow of San Jose, Calif., Casey (Nicole) Lulow of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Jon (Tina) Lulow of Alliance, his 5 grandchildren, Brandon, Brianna, Gage, Alex and Haley Lulow and his great-grandson, Elliot Hawley. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Norma Powers of Corn, Okla., Margaret Fallon of Lindsey, Okla., Michael Lulow of Torrington, Wyo., Gloria Lauder of Scottsbluff, Bonnie (Dick) Best of Alliance, Steve (Linda) Lulow of Alliance and Rosemary (Ed) Petersen of Chadron along with numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Bob and his sister, Lenore Stearns.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 25, at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Greg Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Judy L. Andrick, 61
ALLIANCE - Judith L. “Judy” Andrick, 61, died Sunday, May 3, at Box Butte General Hospital.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 11, at the Alliance Berean Church, with Pastor Glen Johnson officiating.
Vernon Lallman, 82
Died: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Vernon was born May 26, 1926 at Nickerson to Dietrich (D.C.) and Ethel 'Boyd' Lallman. Vernon grew up in the Fontanelle area, attending Immanuel Lutheran School east of Winslow. He also attended Hooper High School.
He worked for Western Union Telegraph for 3 years in Texas, then returned and farmed with his father. On January 16, 1948 Vernon was married in Fremont to Donna Jean Ellison. They lived on a farm in Washington County for 6 years, then moved to a farm northwest of the Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church, northwest of Fremont, where they have lived until the present time.
Vernon was a member of the Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church, Fremont Antique Car Club, the Omaha Chapter of the Studebaker Club, the National Studebaker Club, and he was a collector of old tractors.
Vernon was preceded in death by his wife Donna Jean on Nov. 22nd, of last year (2008), and by a son and his son's wife, Steve and Kathy Lallman.
Survivors – 2 sons – Jim and wife Nadine Lallman of Omaha
Tom and wife Robin Lallman of Hooper
7 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren
1 brother – Jerry Lallman of Peoria, Ariz.
The funeral service will be 2 PM Monday (Jan. 19th) in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont with the Rev. J.O. Baumgartner officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Sunday (Jan. 18th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 2 to 5 PM.
Karen Turechek, 71
PLANO, Texas - Karen Kay Turechek, 71 passed away Monday, July 18, in Plano, Texas.
She was named Karen Kay Mingus by her parents, Maynard and Gracie Mingus and was born on Feb. 4, 1945, in Lexington.
She was happily married to the love of her life for 51 years.
While living in Texas, Karen was a social worker for a Battered Woman’s facility and later accepted a position as the director’s assistant in a Child Development Program at C.U.M.C in Farmers Branch, Texas. Children all knew her as Miss Karen who would always help them with any problems.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; her three children, David, Troy and Tami, and her four grandchildren; Dawson, Abigail, Gabriel, and Victoria as well as her Aunt Harriet Stork.
Karen’s death follows those of her brother, Kenneth, her father, Maynard, and her mother, Gracie.
In Lieu of sending flowers, please honor your favorite charity with a donation in her name. Condolences may be sent to Bob Turechek, 831 Pasatiempo, Frisco, TX 75034.
