​Services for Theresa Ford, 76, of Pierce, NE, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Home for Funerals in Norfolk.

She passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk.

Theresa was born December 28, 1943 in Boise, Idaho.  On April 19, 1981, she married Chester Ford in Idaho. Theresa was a homemaker and loved shopping.

Theresa is survived by her husband, Chester Ford of Pierce, NE; children, Barbara (Alicia Cain) Ford of Jacksonville, FL, Floyd Ford of Coleridge, NE, and Rachel (Donald) Belmer of Norfolk, NE; and grandchildren Alex and Tony Ford, James and Jonathan Meilike, Justin Ladig, Markus Ladig, Leah Cain, and Taira Parish.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and sisters.

Services for Chester Ford, 89, of Pierce, NE, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Home for Funerals in Norfolk.
He passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Premier Estates of Pierce.

Chester was born in Milan, MO on June 26, 1931 to Duane and Lillie (McKay) Ford.  On April 19, 1981, he married Theresa Moore in Idaho. The couple lived in Illinois while Chester worked at a mill in Iowa. The family then moved to Nebraska where he worked at the mill in Stanton. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.  

He is survived by his children, Barbara (Alicia Cain) Ford of Jacksonville, FL, Floyd Ford of Coleridge, NE, and Rachel (Donald) Belmer of Norfolk, NE; and grandchildren Alex and Tony Ford, James and Jonathan Meilike, Justin Ladig, Markus Ladig, Leah Cain, and Taira Parish. 
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Chester was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Theresa. 

JoAnn Marleen Cody, age 70 of Stanton, died Saturday October 31, 2020 at her home in Stanton.  She was born July 29, 1950 at Stanton the daughter of Robert and Esther (Smith) Mussack.  JoAnn was the youngest of 4 children.  Her siblings included Judy, Bob and Bill.  JoAnn grew up in Stanton until the family moved to California.  JoAnn lived in California for most of her early adult life.

On December 10, 1977 JoAnn married Robert Gaily Cody in Reno, Nevada.  The couple returned to Stanton to raise a family.  They had one daughter Melissa Marie Halsey.  Robert and JoAnn owned the Stanton Variety store until February 1, 1982 when they decided to move back to California to be closer to Robert’s family in Palmdale, California.  Robert and JoAnn were divorced in June 1999
In 1990 JoAnn and her family moved back to Stanton and she was employed by the Stanton Health Center.  Working first in the Dietary department, and then became Office Manager working until 2011 when she retired to assist with the care of her grandchildren.

JoAnn will always be remembered for her outgoing “tell-it-like-it-is” personality.  She was someone that was very talented with crafting and DIY projects.  She enjoyed doing home improvement projects, quilting, sewing and gardening.

Surviving JoAnn is her Daughter Melissa and Ryan Halsey of Norfolk; 4 Grandchildren; 1 Brother Bob Mussack of Erie, CO; 14 Nieces and Nephews, several cousins, many friends and acquaintances that will miss her very much.
Preceding her in death is her parents; 1 Sister Judy Beltz; 1 Brother Bill Mussack.

Funeral Service Information:
Funeral Services: Shultz-Vogel-Johnson Mortuary-Stanton, NE
Date:  Friday November 6, 2020  – 10:30 A.M.
Interment:  Stanton Cemetery - Stanton, Nebraska
Visitation:  3 – 6 P.M. Thursday at Shultz-Vogel-Johnson Mortuary – Stanton, Nebraska
Officiating: Reverend Linda Mohr – New England Congregational Church in Stanton, NE
Music: Special Music
Pallbearers: Ryan Halsey, Bob Mussack, Rob Mussack

Online sympathies at www.johnsonfuneralhomes.net ​

Sonja Diana Lehman, age 72 of Stanton, died Thursday October 22, 2020 at her home in Stanton.  She was born June 18, 1948 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Norfolk the daughter of Junior and Doris (Mulinix) Koepke.  A 1966 graduate of Pilger High School at Pilger.

On December 16, 1967 she married Ray Lehman, Jr. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pilger.  Sonja worked at Dale Electronics in Norfolk until the birth of her son Ray, III and later Kristie, she stayed as a housewife and homemaker in Stanton until the children graduated.  She worked for B & G Maintenance in Norfolk and later for Walmart where she was employed for 20 years, when she retired.  Sonja enjoyed raising orchids and was well known at Walmart as the “orchid lady.”

She and Ray danced with the Stanton Twirlers Square Dance Club.  She was a past member of Faith Lutheran Church in Stanton.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Ray Lehman, Jr. of Stanton; 2 children Ray Lehman III of Norfolk; Kristie Lehman of Omaha; 2 sisters Linda and Rich Kuehler of Yankton, SD; June and John Horst of Wisner; several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Sonja in death by her parents, 2 brothers Roger and Rick Koepke.

Funeral Service Information:
Private Funeral Services: Shultz-Vogel-Johnson Mortuary-Stanton, NE
Date:  Monday October 26, 2020  – 11:00 A.M.
Interment:  Stanton Cemetery - Stanton, Nebraska
Visitation:  4 – 7 P.M. Sunday at Shultz-Vogel-Johnson Mortuary – Stanton, Nebraska
Officiating: Reverend Linda Mohr – New England Congregational Church in Stanton, NE
Pallbearers: Ray Lehman, III and Mike Unger

Online sympathies at www.johnsonfuneralhomes.net ​

Christian funeral services for John Van Dyke Borgmann, Jr., 81, of Norfolk, will be as follows: A visitation will be held Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Norfolk, followed by a prayer vigil with rosary. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 19, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Norfolk. Burial will be also be held Monday, October 19, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Osmond, NE. Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.

John was born on February 27, 1939, in Osmond to John and Adeline (Schilling) Borgmann.  He attended District 70 in Pierce County, St. Mary’s grade school in Osmond, and graduated from Osmond High School in 1956.

John and Bette Callow were married at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Plainview on December 27, 1958. They were blessed with seven children.
John was a specialized machinist and started his own business; John’s Automotive Machine.  He later worked in the machine shops at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Sioux City and at NAPA Auto in Neligh.

After Bette’s death in 2000, he married Marie Aase on July 7, 2007, in Norfolk.

John was a kind, patient man…maybe he had to be with helping raise 7 kids. John loved hearing and sharing a good joke, especially those in the Reader’s Digest. His smile, laughter, and hugs will be truly missed. Through the years John enjoyed racing stock cars and attending stock car races. He loved reading western novels, especially those written by Louis L’Amour.  John was also an accomplished singer and enjoyed Country Music, square dancing, playing the banjo and harmonica.

John is survived by his wife, Marie and his children and their spouses: Jerry (Tammie) Borgmann of Stanton; Julie Baxter of Jacksonville, AL; Anita (Bob) Stange of Osmond; Jennie Tuatoo of Roseville, CA; Andrea Borgmann of Norfolk; Tim Borgmann of Tulsa, OK; step children: Todd Aase of Las Vegas, NV; Sandy (Paul) Duncan of Norfolk; and Dave Aase of Norfolk.  John is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren and 2 step great-great-grandchildren; his siblings:  Jane Ruterbories; Liz Wattier;  Peg (Dave) Timmer-Kathol; Steve (Beth) Borgmann; Bill Borgmann; Brian (Gail) Borgmann; Barb (Bob) Schreiber; and Marian Borgmann-Inqwersen; numerous in-laws; and several very special nieces and nephews.
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John was proceeded in death by his parents, wife Bette, daughter Angie Borgmann, son-in-law W.L. Threats, son-in-law Francis Ruterbories, brother Joe Borgmann, sister Enid Cederlind, and sisters-in-law Diane Borgmann and Marie Anderson. 

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.homeforfuneralsinc.com.

Pallbearers - Grandsons: Bryce Borgmann, Bryant Borgmann, Brennan Borgmann, Issiah Borgmann, Luke Baxter, Luke Stange, Levi Stange, Lane Stange, Edan Tuatoo, William Threats, Anthony Threats.

Honorary Pallbearers - Granddaughters: Brooklyn Borgmann, Brittney Borgmann, Brandi Borgmann, Elizabeth Feltman, Lara Volquardsen, Anjuli Tuatoo, Alexandria Threats, Angela Borgmann.

Private Family Memorial Service for Karen Hahlbeck, age 78 of Stanton and formerly of Ewing, NE will be held at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, Nebraska.  Inurnment will be in Ewing Cemetery at Ewing, Nebraska.  Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.  Karen passed October 4, 2020 at Stanton Health Care.  Condolences may be directed to family at www.snidermemorialfh.com  Cards my be sent to Jerry Hahlbeck P.O. Box 145 Stanton, NE 68779.

Karen Rae (Filsinger) Hahlbeck was born on February 26, 1942 in Clearwater, Nebraska, to Raymond and Eunice (Meyer) Filsinger. She was baptized at Zion-Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clearwater and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater. After attending a country school, Karen graduated from Clearwater High School in 1959 as the class valedictorian.  She married Jerry Hahlbeck on June 26, 1960, at Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Nebraska. The couple briefly lived in Nampa, Idaho, in the early part of their marriage, but they returned to Norfolk in 1962 and remained living there for many years.   During her years in Norfolk, Karen worked at Jack’s Cafe, Allied Van Lines, and Hansen Insurance. She was very active in the P.T.A., even serving as president of the Lincoln Elementary School chapter. Her most important job, however, was raising her two sons, Troy and Gary. In 1984, Karen and Jerry moved to Ewing, Nebraska, where Jerry was from. There, Karen was a school bus driver, and she served as the town clerk for a while. She and Jerry also owned and operated the Ewing Auction House for several years.  When she wasn’t working, Karen loved to knit, crochet, reupholster furniture, cook for the numerous hunters in her family, do crossword puzzles, read, and spend time with family. Unfortunately, she suffered a life-changing stroke in 2010 which left her disabled for many years, and she later moved to the Stanton nursing home in 2018. 
Survived by her husband, Jerry Hahlbeck of Stanton; her sons, Troy (Theresa) Hahlbeck of Stanton and Gary (Sherrie) Hahlbeck of Battle Creek; her sister, Lois (Ron) Marshall of Neligh; her in-law siblings, Pat Hahlbeck, Don (Diane) Hahlbeck, Kay Hahlbeck, Maurice (Kathy) Hahlbeck, Bertha Hahlbeck, and Cheri (Gary) Joslyn; her grandchildren, Ashley (Andrew) Elsberry, Adam (Kendra) Hahlbeck, Justice Hahlbeck, Scott Ransen, Kim (Brent) Batt, and Kerri (Mike) Weinrich; twelve great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Eunice Filsinger; her sister, Judy Filsinger; her brother, Paul Filsinger; and her brother-in-law, Leon Hahlbeck. 

​Funeral Services for Barbara M. Daniel, age 78, of Stanton, will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2020
at the New England Congregational Church in Stanton. Pastor Linda Mohr will officiate. Visitation will
be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday at the church. Burial of her cremains will be at Bega Cemetery at a later
date. Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk.

Barbara was born on November 13, 1941 in Bloomfield, Nebraska to Dave and Nellie (Woods) Ober.
On June 14, 1959, Barbara married LeRoy Daniel. The couple made their home in Stanton.
Barbara was a cook for the Norfolk Regional Center and the Stanton Schools. Before retirement, she
served as a bus driver for the Stanton Schools. Also, Barbara volunteered at Grace’s Closet.
Barbara loved to spend time with her family and attending her grandchildren’s activities. Her family
always appreciated her great cooking and baking. She was famous for her bread, sugar cookies and
cinnamon rolls.

She is survived by her children Tim Daniel of David City, Rick Daniel of Stanton, Kevin (Jacquee)
Daniel of Norfolk, Davanna (Tony) Bernbeck of Stanton, Gene (Sarah) Daniel of Stanton, and Raeann
(Shane) Patterson of Stanton, seventeen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, brother Jim
(Juanita) Ober, and nieces and nephews.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Allan, LeRoy, and Terry Ober, grandson
Kipton Daniel, and granddaughter Hoya Patterson.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.homeforfuneralsinc.com

​Funeral services for Miranda M. Caniglia, 47, of Norfolk, will be held Thursday, October 1, 2020
at 11:00 a.m. at the Home for Funerals Chapel, 708 Georgia Ave in Norfolk. Pastor Tim DeFor
will be officiating the service. The visitation will also be Thursday, October 1, 2020 beginning at
9:30 a.m. and continuing until the time of service. A private family burial will take place at a
later date. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Home for Funerals is
in charge of the arrangements.
She passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home in Norfolk.
Miranda was born April 3, 1973 in Phoenix, AZ to Randall Brunt and Rita Vondrak. She
graduated from Polaris High School in 1993. Miranda worked in various places. She was a
mechanic, caregiver, computer tech, and many other professions. She was a kind and loving
woman, very funny and always full of life. She loved to help others. Most of all, her grandkids
were the light of her life.
She is survived by her daughters, Tamara (Jeremiah) Booth of Glendale, AZ and Torri (Ysidro)
Sherwood of Casa Grande, AZ; grandchildren, Jayden Reed, Athena Nolan, Maeve Booth, Ysidro
Sherwood, Jr., and Maxwell Sherwood; sisters, Annette (Douglas) Evans of Plainview, NE,
Amanda (Lloyd) Pettis of Phoenix, AZ, Melissa (Stephen) Bradner of New River, AZ, many nieces,
nephews, cousins and loving extended friends she considered family.
Miranda was preceded in death by her parents, Randall and Rita; step-father, Donald Nolan,
and son, Johnathon Owen on August 1, 2020.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.homeforfuneralsinc.com

Funeral services for Rosemary Kumm age 92 of Stanton, NE will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church in Stanton, NE with Pastor Timothy Booth officiating.  Interment will be in the St. Matthew's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Wisner, NE.  Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the church.  Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner is assisting with the arrangements.
Rosemary passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Stanton Health Center in Stanton, NE.
Rosemary Elizabeth Kumm was born on September 10, 1928 on the family farm in Haymow Precinct, Stanton County, NE to Elmer and Antonia (Bohaboj) Kander.
She was baptized and confirmed by Rev Rudolph Norden at St John’s Lutheran Church, rural Howells, NE. She attended rural school District 38 through 8th grade and received many awards throughout her grade school years.
During her childhood, she and her brother John and sister Evelyn, helped with the farm chores which also included hand picking the corn crop, learning a strong work ethic throughout her childhood.
Rosemary graduated from Stanton High School, receiving many honors, in 1945 at the age of 16. After graduating she was employed as a bookkeeper for the Scherer Auto Co in Pilger, NE.
She met the love of her life at a dance. LaVine said that when he saw her across the room at that dance, he decided then that he “wanted to dance with that girl for the rest of his life”. They were married at St John’s, rural Howells, NE by Rev Norden on Dec 1, 1946. They started their life together on a farm at rural Wisner, NE but moved and made their final home outside of Stanton, NE.
Rosemary farmed alongside her husband and two of their three sons, throughout their life together.
LaVine and Rosemary were charter members of Faith Lutheran Church, Stanton, NE where she was active in LWML and Ladies Aid. Her faith in Jesus was the foundation of her life. She taught her children and grandchildren to also believe.
Rosie, as we all called her, enjoyed gardening, sewing and baking - with her fresh bread being famous among the family.
Rosie and LaVine enjoyed their Sundays dancing all over the Midwest, making many lifelong friends along the way.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LaVine, brothers John and Edwin and sister Evelyn Coufal.
She is survived by her sons Randall (Evy) Kumm of Blair; Russell (Jerri) Kumm of Stanton and Dwight (Judy) Kumm of Pilger; eight grandchildren Daryl (Ann) Kumm, Bryan (Katie) Kumm and Sarah Kumm; Brandon Kumm and Whitney Kumm; Amy (Kumm) Shaner, Nick (MaRanda) Kumm, and Steve (Emily) Kumm; thirteen great grandchildren Anthina Kumm, Tristan Kumm; Kayla, Alea (Chris), Quintin and Caleb Shaner; Izzabella, Zakkary and Zander Kumm; Kaden and Kane Kumm; and a brother Bob and sisters JoAnn (Milton) Schwartz and Carolyn Tutin.

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Funeral services for Rosemary Kumm age 92 of Stanton, NE will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church in Stanton, NE with Pastor Timothy Booth officiating.  Interment will be in the St. Matthew's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Wisner, NE.  Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the church.  Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner is assisting with the arrangements.
Rosemary passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Stanton Health Center in Stanton, NE.
Rosemary Elizabeth Kumm was born on September 10, 1928 on the family farm in Haymow Precinct, Stanton County, NE to Elmer and Antonia (Bohaboj) Kander.
She was baptized and confirmed by Rev Rudolph Norden at St John’s Lutheran Church, rural Howells, NE. She attended rural school District 38 through 8th grade and received many awards throughout her grade school years.
During her childhood, she and her brother John and sister Evelyn, helped with the farm chores which also included hand picking the corn crop, learning a strong work ethic throughout her childhood.
Rosemary graduated from Stanton High School, receiving many honors, in 1945 at the age of 16. After graduating she was employed as a bookkeeper for the Scherer Auto Co in Pilger, NE.
She met the love of her life at a dance. LaVine said that when he saw her across the room at that dance, he decided then that he “wanted to dance with that girl for the rest of his life”. They were married at St John’s, rural Howells, NE by Rev Norden on Dec 1, 1946. They started their life together on a farm at rural Wisner, NE but moved and made their final home outside of Stanton, NE.
Rosemary farmed alongside her husband and two of their three sons, throughout their life together.
LaVine and Rosemary were charter members of Faith Lutheran Church, Stanton, NE where she was active in LWML and Ladies Aid. Her faith in Jesus was the foundation of her life. She taught her children and grandchildren to also believe.
Rosie, as we all called her, enjoyed gardening, sewing and baking - with her fresh bread being famous among the family.
Rosie and LaVine enjoyed their Sundays dancing all over the Midwest, making many lifelong friends along the way.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LaVine, brothers John and Edwin and sister Evelyn Coufal.
She is survived by her sons Randall (Evy) Kumm of Blair; Russell (Jerri) Kumm of Stanton and Dwight (Judy) Kumm of Pilger; eight grandchildren Daryl (Ann) Kumm, Bryan (Katie) Kumm and Sarah Kumm; Brandon Kumm and Whitney Kumm; Amy (Kumm) Shaner, Nick (MaRanda) Kumm, and Steve (Emily) Kumm; thirteen great grandchildren Anthina Kumm, Tristan Kumm; Kayla, Alea (Chris), Quintin and Caleb Shaner; Izzabella, Zakkary and Zander Kumm; Kaden and Kane Kumm; and a brother Bob and sisters JoAnn (Milton) Schwartz and Carolyn Tutin.

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