Hubbard, Gladys, May 2, 1939- August 19, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 21 Aug 2014 Gladys Marie (Sauer) Hubbard, 75 of Scottsbluff, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Heritage Estates in Gering. A funeral service will be held on at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 23 at Central Church of Christ in Gering with Pastors Bill Ferrero and Lyle Hinebauch officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 22, at Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Church of Christ, Make a Wish Foundation or Wounded Warriors Foundation. Gladys was born on May 2, 1939 in Scottsbluff. She moved to Bayard in 1951 and graduated from Bayard Schools. She married the love of her life, Vernon LeRoy Hubbard, on June 30, 1957 in Bayard and to this union four children were born. Later, Gladys attended beauty school before working as a lab tech for several years for Dr. Carl Frank. Gladys and Vern started an in-home daycare in 1986, eventually caring for over 50 children including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many of the children she watched still refer to her as “grandma” to this day. First and foremost, Gladys loved to spend time with her family, especially at family traditions including the annual Christmas Eve celebration. She attended her children’s and grandchildren’s sports events, dance recitals, music performances, 4-H events, birthdays, family holidays, and get-togethers. Gladys loved her family very much. She never minced words and said exactly what she thought and what was on her heart. Her sense of humor could brighten the day and she made anyone who entered her home part of her family. Gladys preferred to give rather than to receive. She always put other’s needs first and made herself available no matter the day or hour. Survivors include her children, Vicki (Kurt) Weber of Gering, Doug (Lanna) Hubbard of Mitchell, Nancy (Wayne) Dillman of Scottsbluff, and Jennifer (Ron) Eskam of Gering; sister, Virginia (Dennis) Larson; brother, Louie “Sonny” (Betty) Sauer; grandchildren, Jessica (Wayne), Matthew, Ashley, Rebecca, Kenna (Chris), Bethany (Hamidou), Andrea (Brad), Nicholas, Kelsey (AJ), Cassandra, Keelyn, Kaden; and great-grandchildren, Dru, Devon, Elli, Jadon, Jonah, Lilly, Aubree, Kinley, Quinten, Axton, Addison, Konnar, Ryder; in-laws, Fred Quindt, Herschel & Betty Hubbard, Larry & Mary Lee Hubbard, Bessie Hubbard, JoAnn Keys, Don & Shirley Collamore; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vern; mother, Mary Satur Sauer; father, Louie Sauer; brother, Art Sauer; sisters, Dorothy Quindt and Dolores Minch; and nephew, Jason Sauer. Gladys is dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Bohlender, Beulah Ferne , March 14, 1935-Aug. 16, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 20 Aug 2014 Age: 99 Residence: Greeley, formerly of LaSalle Beulah Ferne Bohlender, 99, of Greeley (formerly of LaSalle), passed away at Bonell Good Samaritan on Aug. 16, 2014. Beulah was born in the winter of 1914 in Center, Colo., to Fred and Christina (Schlect) Weigand. She married Adolph Bohlender on March 14, 1935, in Denver. He died Feb. 16, 1997. Beulah attended Beebe Draw School through the 8th grade. She was a homemaker and helped with the farm and ranch southeast of LaSalle. Beulah was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and silk flower arranging. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and close family friends. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Fred and Roosevelt Weigand; and sisters, Helen Moser, Sarah Klein, Emma Klein and Rachel Kaufman. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. A reception will follow in the Allnutt Reception Center. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. at Linn Grove Cemetery. The family requests that memorial gifts be made to ACS (Adventist Christian School) in place of flowers. Contributions may be sent in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.

Miller, Esther Edna, May 17, 1918- Aug. 16, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 19 Aug 2014 Esther Miller, 96, of Gering, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014. Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jeffrey Grams officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. The family has respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Esther’s honor be made to The Compassionate Friends, The Lutheran Hour, or St. John’s Lutheran Church. Esther was born May 17, 1918 in Bertrand, Neb. to Rev. Carl Phillip and Louise (Melcher) Pebler and was baptized into the Christian faith on May 19, 1918, and confirmed her faith March 20, 1932 with her father performing both rites. She received her schooling at Zion Lutheran School, Ellis, Neb.; St. John’s Lutheran School in Kimball; and graduated from Kimball High School in 1936. Esther attended Scottsbluff Junior College after her graduation from high school and it was here that she met her future husband. They were married on Aug. 28, 1938 by Esther’s father in Kimball, and they lived in Scottsbluff prior to moving to Bremerton, Wash., where Herman was stationed at the US Naval base. Upon their return, they made their permanent home in Gering. Esther worked as a dental assistant, in government operated day cares during the war, and at Gering Junior High school as a library assistant. She was a hospital volunteer, a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School for 22 years, was a member of the Evening Guild and Missionary Society, and served on the Board of Education. She was a charter member of The Compassionate Friends, Inc., serving as secretary and producing the monthly newsletter. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Herman; son, Douglas; parents Carl and Louise Pebler; her siblings: Carl, Paul, Pauline Flohr, Caroline, Walter, Ruth Fancher, and Martin Pebler; as well as three nephews, three nieces, and one grand niece. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rex and Debbie Carter and her five grandchildren who were all very dear to her: Kandice, Christopher, Kara, Cassandra and Courtney, all of Aurora, Colo. She also leaves behind nephew, Gerald Pebler of Englewood, Colo.; nieces, Beverly Calhoun (Gene) of Casper, Wyo. and Darlene Massoni of Cheyenne, Wyo.; in addition to ten great nieces and six great nephews. Esther will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched and her memory will live on each of them.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Fr+Leonard-Stegman&lc=4411&pid=172109039&mid=6085113#.U-6vNmqksFE.facebook Hi Henry ... Here is an obit to publish Kathleen Stegman Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 18, 2014, at 2:00 AM, ger-volga-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Obit, Jacqueline Ann (Wolf) Shubert (Henry Schmick) > 2. 1941 Volga German Map by Geo. Leibbrandt (TCWeeder@aol.com) > 3. 1941 North Caucasus Map by Geo. Leibbrandt (TCWeeder@aol.com) > 4. Obit, Clara Rutz (Henry Schmick) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 08:34:40 -0600 > From: "Henry Schmick" <hschmick@bresnan.net> > Subject: [GV] Obit, Jacqueline Ann (Wolf) Shubert > To: "Ger-Volga List, " <GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com>, "GR-GENEALOGY, " > <GR-GENEALOGY@LISTSERV.NODAK.EDU> > Message-ID: <web-6226926@be-4.cluster1.bresnan.net> > Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1; format="flowed" > > > > > > Shubert, Jacqueline, March 2, 1937- August 9, 2014 > > Tribune-Egale > Cheyenne, Woming > 17 Aug 2014 > > > > Jacqueline Ann (Wolf) Shubert, 77, slipped away from us on the early morning > of August 9 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center with her husband and a niece > by her side. Jackie succumbed to residual and expanding effects of pneumonia > and COPD. > > Jackie was born in her grandmother's house in Oak Harbor, Ohio on March 2, > 1937. Shortly thereafter she moved to the family's farm south of Worland. She > graduated from Worland high school and then worked her way through the > University of WYO graduating with a BA-Art with no debt and a paid for car. > She acquired additional hours toward an MFA. Jackie was a skilled potter and > produced many stunning stained glass creations. She was an accomplished > seamstress making her own clothes. > > While in Laramie she met her husband, Mark. They pursued their own aims and > careers crossing paths frequently until they married on September 19, 1969 in > Denver. They have been inseparable since with Jackie and Mark partnering in > business for an exact 43 years to the day at Action Automotive, Inc. > > Jackie was a very determined, independent, focused, strong, giving, gracious, > and beautiful individual inside and out. Jackie was a loving mentor in all her > nieces and nephews lives. Jackie toured Europe on her own for several months > and visited her sister and brother-in-law in Egypt on several occasions while > they were with AMOCO. Jackie fondly remembered those trips. > > Jackie is survived by her husband, Mark; her sister, Freda Jensen; her > brother, Jim; along with her nieces and nephews; Tom, Terry, Angela, Jon, > Joslyn and Jessica. > > Jackie was proceeded in death by her parents; Fredrick David and Edna Marie > (Grautman) Wolf, and her brother-in-law, Harry Jensen. > > As per Jackie's personal request there will be no formal service. Her family > will meet at a later date to celebrate an irreplaceable life and to scatter > and place her ashes at the family farm. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:39:06 -0400 (EDT) > From: TCWeeder@aol.com > Subject: [GV] 1941 Volga German Map by Geo. Leibbrandt > To: ger-volga@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <602b4.732fce6b.41226cea@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > Here is link to a 1941 Volga German Republic map "Die Deutschen Siedlungen > in Der Sowjetunion" by Geo. Leibbrandt. What is most interesting to me > are all the smaller German settlements (i.e. those other than mother colonies > and daughter colonies). These German settlements would have been former > khutors, hamlets and by this time collective farms. > > > http://chort.square7.ch/Buch/LeibWg.pdf > > Original website source: > http://chortiza.heimat.eu/Karten.htm > > Use Ulrich Mertens' German Russian Handbook (2010) and you can find many > of these same settlements listed. For example, in the upper right hand > corner of the map I see two settlements not far from each other labeled > "Tra"nkteich". In Mertens I find the most northerly one was associated with > Bettinger [Tra"nkteich-zu-Bettinger] while the other was called > "Tra"nkteich-zu-Scho"chen". Unfortunately many of these mapped settlements also listed by > Mertens, offer little or no additional information---but at least these > resources give the researcher something with which to work. > > Tim Weeder > VC for Paulskoye > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 19:44:39 -0400 (EDT) > From: TCWeeder@aol.com > Subject: [GV] 1941 North Caucasus Map by Geo. Leibbrandt > To: ger-volga@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <73b41.25cd9f2c.41229867@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > Here is a small portion of a 1941 map by Geo. Leibbrandt covering the > Kuban Province, North Caucasus. I wish I had access to the complete map. These > villages have importance to some Volga German researchers because we know > they were in part settled by colonists from the Volga German colonies. The > purple font & symbols on the map denote German settlements, population, > etc. > > Note: Not all khutors/collective farms may be shown. For example there was > a Khutor Neyelenskiy adjacent to Neuheim (Russian: Novo Selovka) which > doesn't appear on this particular map although on a modern map it shows. It > was probably so close to Neuheim it didn't warrant its own identity. > > http://s004.radikal.ru/i208/1005/98/c0f45e397f66.jpg > > Internet Source: > http://forum.wolgadeutsche.net/viewtopic.php?f=270&t=561 > > Tim Weeder > VC for Paulskoye > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:06:46 -0600 > From: "Henry Schmick" <hschmick@bresnan.net> > Subject: [GV] Obit, Clara Rutz > To: "Ger-Volga List, " <GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com>, "GR-GENEALOGY, " > <GR-GENEALOGY@LISTSERV.NODAK.EDU> > Message-ID: <web-6199167@be-4.cluster1.bresnan.net> > Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1; format="flowed" > > > > > Rutz, Clara (Willmann), April 9, 1914 ? August 13, 2014 > > The Coloradoan > Fort Collins, Colrado > 15 Aug 2014 > > > Age: 100 > Residence: Windsor, CO > Tribute: Clara Rutz was born to Henry and Eva (Frank) Willmann in Delta, CO. > At the age of three the family moved to Milliken. In 1923, the family moved to > Loveland, where she lived until her marriage to Henry W. Rutz of Windsor on > November 21, 1937. > Clara and Henry raised their three children on a dairy farm north of Windsor > where they lived until 1967. In 1974, Clara and Henry retired from the farm > life in Galeton and moved into Windsor. Clara also worked for Eastman Kodak > starting in 1972 and retiring in 1980. > Clara was a very musically gifted person. She was the organist at St Johns > Lutheran Church for over 46 years and Bethel Lutheran Church of Windsor as > needed. Clara was known for her flowers and especially her tulips along the > driveway. Traveling and photography were also her hobbies. She visited many > countries and took many pictures. > She is survived by a daughter, Donna (Walter) Knaus of Texas; two sons, Ronald > Rutz of Windsor and Robert (Connie) Rutz of Windsor; sister Hilda Ostermiller > of Greeley; brothers Carl Willmann of Denver and Albert Willmann of Montana, > three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. > She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; sisters Minnie Ragsdale and > Rose Erbes; brothers Arnold Willmann and Henry Willmann; granddaughter Diana > Knaus Fugh and great-great grandson Joseph Henry Farmer Jr. > A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 18 at Bethel > Lutheran Church in Windsor. Viewing will take place at 10a.m. at Bethel. > Private interment is scheduled later in the day. In lieu of flowers, memorial > donations can be made to Windsor Severance Fire Rescue or Bethel Lutheran > Church of Windsor in care of Marks Funeral & Cremation Service, 9293 Eastman > Park Dr., Windsor, 80550. Online condolences may be made at > www.marksfuneralservices.com. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the GER-VOLGA list administrator, send an email to > GER-VOLGA-admin@rootsweb.com. > > To post a message to the GER-VOLGA mailing list, send an email to GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the > email with no additional text. > > > End of GER-VOLGA Digest, Vol 9, Issue 141 > *****************************************

Here is a small portion of a 1941 map by Geo. Leibbrandt covering the Kuban Province, North Caucasus. I wish I had access to the complete map. These villages have importance to some Volga German researchers because we know they were in part settled by colonists from the Volga German colonies. The purple font & symbols on the map denote German settlements, population, etc. Note: Not all khutors/collective farms may be shown. For example there was a Khutor Neyelenskiy adjacent to Neuheim (Russian: Novo Selovka) which doesn't appear on this particular map although on a modern map it shows. It was probably so close to Neuheim it didn't warrant its own identity. http://s004.radikal.ru/i208/1005/98/c0f45e397f66.jpg Internet Source: http://forum.wolgadeutsche.net/viewtopic.php?f=270&t=561 Tim Weeder VC for Paulskoye

Here is link to a 1941 Volga German Republic map "Die Deutschen Siedlungen in Der Sowjetunion" by Geo. Leibbrandt. What is most interesting to me are all the smaller German settlements (i.e. those other than mother colonies and daughter colonies). These German settlements would have been former khutors, hamlets and by this time collective farms. http://chort.square7.ch/Buch/LeibWg.pdf Original website source: http://chortiza.heimat.eu/Karten.htm Use Ulrich Mertens' German Russian Handbook (2010) and you can find many of these same settlements listed. For example, in the upper right hand corner of the map I see two settlements not far from each other labeled "Tra"nkteich". In Mertens I find the most northerly one was associated with Bettinger [Tra"nkteich-zu-Bettinger] while the other was called "Tra"nkteich-zu-Scho"chen". Unfortunately many of these mapped settlements also listed by Mertens, offer little or no additional information---but at least these resources give the researcher something with which to work. Tim Weeder VC for Paulskoye

Shubert, Jacqueline, March 2, 1937- August 9, 2014 Tribune-Egale Cheyenne, Woming 17 Aug 2014 Jacqueline Ann (Wolf) Shubert, 77, slipped away from us on the early morning of August 9 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center with her husband and a niece by her side. Jackie succumbed to residual and expanding effects of pneumonia and COPD. Jackie was born in her grandmother's house in Oak Harbor, Ohio on March 2, 1937. Shortly thereafter she moved to the family's farm south of Worland. She graduated from Worland high school and then worked her way through the University of WYO graduating with a BA-Art with no debt and a paid for car. She acquired additional hours toward an MFA. Jackie was a skilled potter and produced many stunning stained glass creations. She was an accomplished seamstress making her own clothes. While in Laramie she met her husband, Mark. They pursued their own aims and careers crossing paths frequently until they married on September 19, 1969 in Denver. They have been inseparable since with Jackie and Mark partnering in business for an exact 43 years to the day at Action Automotive, Inc. Jackie was a very determined, independent, focused, strong, giving, gracious, and beautiful individual inside and out. Jackie was a loving mentor in all her nieces and nephews lives. Jackie toured Europe on her own for several months and visited her sister and brother-in-law in Egypt on several occasions while they were with AMOCO. Jackie fondly remembered those trips. Jackie is survived by her husband, Mark; her sister, Freda Jensen; her brother, Jim; along with her nieces and nephews; Tom, Terry, Angela, Jon, Joslyn and Jessica. Jackie was proceeded in death by her parents; Fredrick David and Edna Marie (Grautman) Wolf, and her brother-in-law, Harry Jensen. As per Jackie's personal request there will be no formal service. Her family will meet at a later date to celebrate an irreplaceable life and to scatter and place her ashes at the family farm.

Rutz, Clara (Willmann), April 9, 1914 – August 13, 2014 The Coloradoan Fort Collins, Colrado 15 Aug 2014 Age: 100 Residence: Windsor, CO Tribute: Clara Rutz was born to Henry and Eva (Frank) Willmann in Delta, CO. At the age of three the family moved to Milliken. In 1923, the family moved to Loveland, where she lived until her marriage to Henry W. Rutz of Windsor on November 21, 1937. Clara and Henry raised their three children on a dairy farm north of Windsor where they lived until 1967. In 1974, Clara and Henry retired from the farm life in Galeton and moved into Windsor. Clara also worked for Eastman Kodak starting in 1972 and retiring in 1980. Clara was a very musically gifted person. She was the organist at St Johns Lutheran Church for over 46 years and Bethel Lutheran Church of Windsor as needed. Clara was known for her flowers and especially her tulips along the driveway. Traveling and photography were also her hobbies. She visited many countries and took many pictures. She is survived by a daughter, Donna (Walter) Knaus of Texas; two sons, Ronald Rutz of Windsor and Robert (Connie) Rutz of Windsor; sister Hilda Ostermiller of Greeley; brothers Carl Willmann of Denver and Albert Willmann of Montana, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; sisters Minnie Ragsdale and Rose Erbes; brothers Arnold Willmann and Henry Willmann; granddaughter Diana Knaus Fugh and great-great grandson Joseph Henry Farmer Jr. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 18 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Windsor. Viewing will take place at 10a.m. at Bethel. Private interment is scheduled later in the day. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Windsor Severance Fire Rescue or Bethel Lutheran Church of Windsor in care of Marks Funeral & Cremation Service, 9293 Eastman Park Dr., Windsor, 80550. Online condolences may be made at www.marksfuneralservices.com.

Stephen "Steve" Robinson 1943-2014 Steve Robinson passed away peacefully at home August 8 surrounded by his loving wife, family, and friends. He was born March 1, 1943 in Walla Walla, Washington to his parents Don and Rose (Frank) Robinson. He married Laurel Willener of Eugene on January, 1966. They were married 32 years when Laurel died in April, 1998. Steve met Cathy Stone of Roseburg in 2002 and they were married in October, 2003. Steve graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in business and served in the U S Coast Guard Reserves. In 1969 he began a 25 year career with First Interstate Bank in Eugene. After retiring from banking he worked as Optical Manager at Laurel Hill Center from 1997 to 2001. He was a member of Springfield Lions Club and a member of a local Corvette Club. His hobbies and passion included collecting and repairing antique clocks as well as photography and spending time in the outdoors. Steve and Cathy enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe and taking road trips with their dear friends, Rod and Sophie Luckovich. Steve proudly attended his daughter Kim's horse shows throughout Oregon. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; daughter, Kim Robinson and her fiancé Todd Browning of Eugene; stepson Joey Barrote of Eugene; stepdaughter, Nicole Barrote of San Diego, CA; Mark Chirrick, who is like a son, and his wife, Tara, and daughter, Tatum, of Roseburg; sister, Dorothy Brandner of Eugene; and nieces, Adriana of Portland and Jeanette of Eugene. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 16th at 1 pm at Shedd Institute 868 High St. Eugene, OR 97401 In lieu of flowers the family requests any remembrances be made to the American Lung Association - Research Pulmonary Fibrosis, 7420 SW Bridgeport Rd. Suite 200, Tigard, OR 97224. Published in Eugene Register-Guard on Aug. 13, 2014 Note: Grandparents: Johann Conrad Frank and Maria Catharina Knaub from Kautz, Russia

WEITZEL, MARGARET LOUISE JOHNSON CATHEY, February 25, 1918- July 13, 2014 The Coloradan Fort Collins, Colorado 6 Aug 2014 On July 13, 2014, our dear mother departed this life at the age of 96 years. Mother found comfort in the assurance of God's grace for her and is now entrusted to His care. She was born on February 25, 1918 in Fort Collins, Colorado to Margaret Capps Johnson and Harvey Gust Johnson. Her early years were spent on the family farm where she rode her favorite pony, Topsy, to the local schoolhouse. Louise graduated from Ault high school and attended Colorado A&M and a business school before marrying Eugene M. Cathey on July 11, 1938. Together they had four children, Michael Robert, Susan Louise, Rosemary Jean, and Margaret Ellen. After raising her family, Louise worked at several jobs including at the Larimer County Extension office, The Classic department store, and later at the family business, Johnson Equipment Company in Fort Collins. After Gene Cathey passed away in 1975, Louise married Robert Weitzel of Fort Collins. They spent their retirement years traveling throughout the U.S. in a motor home and wintering in Florida. Robert passed away in 2003. Her son, Michael also predeceased her. Throughout her long life Mother especially loved her family and the beauty of the Northern Colorado Mountains and farmlands. She spent the last years of her life at care facilities in Lakewood, Colorado to be near daughter Maggie. A very special cat named P.D. was a faithful and much loved companion to Louise for many years. The families wish to express their appreciation to the staff at Atria Applewood Senior Living in Lakewood, CO and also to the staff of Honor Hospice. Surviving are her daughters Susan Schopf (Gerald), Oak Harbor WA; Rosemary Salkovitz (Irving), Lee, NH; and Maggie Levy (Gordon), Golden, CO. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren: Anna Schopf Bauer (Christophe), Lone Tree, CO; Brian Schopf, Arlington, TX; Brent Cathey, Fritz Creek, AK; Lea Cathey Zinzer (Shawn), St. Helens, OR; and Deborah Levy Abreu (David Ostrom), Arvada, CO and twelve great-grandchildren. Her brothers Gordon Johnson and J. Lowell (Bud) Johnson (Joyce) both of Greeley, CO also survive her. The families of Robert Weitzel formed a special bond with Louise. They are Dennis Weitzel (Jeannie), Fort Collins, CO; Virginia Weitzel Deines (Duane), Mead, CO; and Connie Weitzel Claudell , Denver, CO; and 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 Drake Road, Fort Collins, is in charge of arrangements.

Lorenz, Terry, April 7, 1955 - July 29, 2014 The Coloradoan Fort Collins, Colorado 1 Aug 2014 Terry Lorenz, 59, of Wellington, passed away on July 29, 2014. He was born in Greeley, CO on April 7, 1955. Terry attended Campion Academy and Greeley West High School where he graduated in 1973. He will be remembered as a loving and spirited friend, husband, and father. He is survived by his wife, Michelle and daughter, Kelly. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Morris Animal Foundation.<https://secure3.convio.net/maf/site/Donation2?df_id=1420&1420.donation=form1> Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.

Fry, Helen C., Nov. 2, 1920-July 25, 2014 Torrington Telegram Torrington, Wyoming Posted: Wednesday, Jul 30th, 2014 TORRINGTON – Helen C. Fry, 93, died at the Goshen Care Center on Friday, July 25, 2014, and, abiding by her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Colyer Funeral Home assisted the family with the cremation arrangements. Helen was born Nov. 2, 1920 in Wellington, Colo., the daughter of Herman and Catherine (Ehrlich) Ahlbrandt. They later moved to their homestead at Veteran. Helen attended school there and graduated from Veteran High School in 1938. She married Wayne Fry of Torrington on Aug. 6, 1939 in Harrisburg, Neb. To this union, two daughters, Carole and Jeannette, were born. Wayne died in January of 2000, and she moved to Evergreen Court in February of 2000 and resided there until January of 2014 when she entered the Goshen Care Center. Helen is survived by her daughters, Carole Doman and her husband Larry of Torrington, and Jeannette Bruno of Loveland, Colo.; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a brother, Roland Ahlbrandt and his wife Connie of Riverton; three sisters-in-law, Helen Ahlbrandt of Cheyenne, Evelyn Ahlbrandt of Columbia, Mo., and LaVerne Ahlbrandt of Columbus, Neb.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers Woodrow, Arthur and Calvin Ahlbrandt; and two sons-in-law, Fred Shields and Tom Bruno.

Bauer, Donald, July 10, 1032- July 28, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 31 Jul 2014 A memorial service for DONALD J. BAUER, 82, will be held at 10:00am Friday, August 1, 2014 at Emmanuel Congregational Church with Pastor Todd Seay officiating. Donald J. Bauer went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, July 28, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to the Western Nebraska Veterans Home where he resided at 1102 West 42nd Street Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Arrangements are under the direction of Jolliffe Funeral Home and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. Don was born July 10, 1032 in Mitchell Valley, NE to John and Emilia Bauer. He served our country in the US Marine Corps in his early years, married his beautiful wife Elnora Richard on March 22, 1953. He owned his own mechanic business and made a great living for his wife and four daughters. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. Don and Elnora enjoyed 53 wonderful years together with their children. Don was also a life-long member of Emmanuel Congregational Church and enjoyed crossword puzzles, having coffee with his friends and watching the Colorado Rockies. Survivors include Daughters Christi Thomas (Brett) of Seattle, WA, Suzanne Wlezen (Jack) of Lakewood, CO, Donnell Chapman of Scottsbluff, and Jonette Bauer (Bob Noecker) also of Scottsbluff, grandchildren Gina Wlezen (Gerald Tafoya), April Strauch (Derek), Molly Chapman (Dave Barker), and John Thomas, sister Helen Keller, brothers Robert Bauer and Richard Bauer. Don was preceded in death by his wife Elnora, his parents John and Emilia, sisters Elaine Harshman, Leona Morgan, and Mariam Durfy, brothers Wilbert Bauer and Raymond Bauer, and Son in law Edward Chapman.

Helzer, Joseph “Joey” Daniel, May 7, 1985-July 25, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 29 Jul 2014 Age: 29 Residence: Greeley Joey Helzer was taken from this earth unexpectedly Friday night, July 25, 2014, while surrounded by his loving family. Joey was born and raised in Greeley, where he lived most of his life. He also spent five months in Clarksville, Tenn., at the beginning of this year. Everywhere Joey worked and played he made lasting friendships. Joey will be remembered as a loving, caring, compassionate man who would share anything he had. He was born May 7, 1985, in Greeley to Richard D. and Kristi L. (Richardson) Helzer. Joey graduated from Greeley Central High School, where he played football and wrestled. He also played the stand-up bass in orchestra. He went on to attend Aims Community College. During his short life he worked as a newspaper carrier, cook, painter, welder, laborer, and grocery store clerk, where he always had pennies for the children to ride the electronic “quarter horse” at King Soopers. He was an impromptu entertainer always making others smile and feel special. Joey had a great sense of humor and gave the best hugs you could get. Some of his outfits were quite memorable and he loved occasions that gave him an excuse to dress-up. Joey had patience and determination, which resulted in successfully training several family dogs to perform unique and silly tricks including his stubborn, beloved dog Reggie, who already misses him. Joey could build and fix almost anything because he would take the time to read and examine directions, which isn’t a Helzer family trait. He had a fascination with gadgets, gizmos and tape. Joey loved movies and enjoyed sharing his personal film reviews with others. He got excited over every genre, not limiting himself to any one theme. He enjoyed a good book and playing video games with friends. Music was a passion. He loved his family, extended family and was blessed with many treasured cousins and friends of all ages. Joey is survived by his older brother, Ben; and his parents, Rich and Kristi; his grandmother, Darlene Helzer, all of Greeley; uncles, aunts and cousins, Dennis and Cindy Helzer, Jayson and Alison Bonefant, and Jaxson all of New York; Bill and Julie Richardson, Teagan and Shyla of Wisconsin; Marc Richardson, Lynn Richardson, Nick Richardson, Lucus and Isaiah Richardson; Vicky Gettman, Patrick Richardson of Greeley; Jeff and Laura Richardson, Hannah, McKenzie and Madison Richardson of Greeley; Dave and Lori (Richardson) Krause of Greeley; Kelsey Krause and Mark Behrmann of Albuquerque, N.M.; Shelby Krause of Wheatridge; and numerous other blood relatives and family by choice. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard E. Helzer, Max D. Richardson and Barbara Richardson Danto. Joey Helzer’s Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 3815 W. 20th St., Greeley, CO 80634. A lunch will follow with an opportunity to share “Joey” stories.

Fries, Mardyll, August 22, 1940- July 22, 2014 The Coloradoan Fort Collins, Colorado 28 Jul 2014 Mardyll Fries, 73, of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away July 22, 2014. She was born August 22, 1940 in Anita, Iowa to Arlo and Frances Christensen. She graduated from Anita High School in 1958. Mardyll was united in marriage to Marvin Wayne Fries on June 14, 1959 at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Anita, Iowa. She was a homemaker until 1978, when she starting working for the family printing business as an office manager and bookkeeper. She retired in 2000. Mardyll served on the Board of Directors for the Salvation Army and was a member of Vineyard Church of the Rockies. Mardyll was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking family dinners and holiday meals. She spent time working crossword puzzles and crocheting, but especially loved being a wife, mother and Nana. Mardyll is survived by her sons, Marlon (Susie) Fries, Mitchell Fries and Matthew (Suzanne) Fries all of Fort Collins; daughter, Marcy (Robbie) Young of Johnstown; brother, David Christensen of Anita, Iowa; sister, Mary Lou (Larry) Phillips of Anita, Iowa; grandchildren, Brian (Amanda Young) Fries, Amanda Fries, Rachael (Tim) Gonzales, Marshall Fries, Tanner and Jordan Young, Ethan Switzer; great-grandchildren, Bradley and Tilly Fries and Rylan and Juleah Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Marvin; two sisters, Margaret Marnin and Marlene Strauss; brother, Arlo,Jr.; grandchildren, Marlynn and Mason Fries. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Allnutt Drake Chapel, Fort Collins. The funeral service will also be held at the Drake Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Interment will take place at Roselawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pathways Hospice, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80526. Please visit www.allnutt.com to view Mardyll's online obituary and leave a message of condolence.

Fry, Helen C., November 2, 1920- July 25, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 28 Jul 2014 Helen C. Fry, 93, died at Goshen Care Center in Torrington, Wyo., on Friday, July 25, 2014 and abiding by her wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Colyer Funeral Home assisted the family with the cremation arrangements. Helen was born November 2, 1920 in Wellington, Colo., the daughter of Herman and Catherine (Ehrlich) Ahlbrandt. They later moved to their homestead at Veteran, Wyo. Helen attended school there and graduated from Veteran High School in 1938. She married Wayne Fry of Torrington on August 6, 1939 in Harrisburg, Neb. To this union two daughters, Carole and Jeannette, were born. Wayne died in January of 2000 and she moved to Evergreen Court in February of 2000, residing there until January of 2014 when she entered the Goshen Care Center.

Amen , Harry, May 31, 1923-July 23, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 27 Jul 2014 Age: 91 Residence: Hudson Harry Edward Amen, 91, of Hudson, passed away on July 23, 2014, at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on May 31, 1923 in Windsor to John and Katherine (Heimbichner) Erbes. After his father’s death in 1924 in a car accident, his mother married John Amen, and they lived in Loveland until moving to Prospect Valley in 1936. Harry graduated from Prospect Valley High School in 1943 and farmed in the Prospect Valley area. He married Mary Sue Stephenson on Feb. 3, 1951 in Calhoun, Tenn., after a three-day romance. They lived and farmed for a year in Hudson, before moving to the Prospect Valley area where they farmed and raised their family of three children, Joe, Suzan and John. They lived in Prospect Valley and surrounding communities until they moved to Longmont in 1973 and farmed until Harry’s retirement in 1986, when they moved to Loveland. They moved back to Hudson in 1996 to be closer to family, and Harry helped with his sons’ farming operations until the last few years. Harry loved the farm and spending time with his family. He enjoyed fishing, though he had to wait for a good hailstorm to take off during the summer. He was always patient with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a kind and quiet man, though he had an ornery streak at times and loved a good laugh. He belonged to the Colorado Beet Growers Association and Roggen Farmer’s Elevator Association. He was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Keenesburg. Harry is survived by his wife and soul-mate of 63 years, Mary Sue Amen, Hudson; sons, Joe (Sandi) Amen, Hudson; John (Paula) Amen, Hudson; daughter, Suzan (Robert) Lewis, Brighton; sisters, Dorothy (Jim) Belk, Athens, Tenn., and Betty (Al) Mitro, Parma, Ohio; brother, Bill (Theresa) Amen, Arvada, Colo.; seven grandchildren, Melissa (Michael) Oviatt, Edward (E. J.) Lewis, Jarod Amen, Kaitlin Amen, Jennifer Amen, Ryan Amen, and Tasha (Chris) McPheron; great-grandchildren Aidan Oviatt, Asher Oviatt, Bradley Voss, Bella Madsen, Kaleb Berryman, Isaac McPheron; and a loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will include: viewing 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2014 and Celebration of Life service at 10 a.m. both at Adamson Funeral Chapel in Greeley; interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley; and dinner following at Community United Methodist Church in Keenesburg. Memorial contributions may be made to “Hospice of Northern Colorado” or the “United Cerebral Palsy Association”, in care of Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolence may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com .

Lind, James 'Jim' , December 14, 1935- July 23, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 26 Jul 2014 Memorial services for JAMES LIND, 78, will be held at 2pm on Friday, August 1, 2014 at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Glatze officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Jim died on July 23, 2014 at his home in Torrington. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be directed to the family for a charity to be determined at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com Jim was born on December 14, 1935 in Morrill, Nebraska the son of Wilhelm and Effie (Lind) Lind. The family moved to Torrington, Wyoming and Jim received his education; graduating from Torrington High School in 1954. Jim married Enid Kunesh on September 1, 1954 in Torrington and the couple moved to the Lyman area where they farmed with Jim’s brothers, Don, Ray and Reuben. Jim and Enid then later moved to the Huntley area where they continued to farm until retirement. Following retirement, Jim worked at Jirdon Agri-Chemical for several years. He was a member of the Emmanuel United Church of Christ at Lyman and he enjoyed collecting model John Deere tractors. He is survived by his two daughters, Suzanne Lind of Torrington; and Kari (Jeff) McClun of Veteran, Wyoming; his son, James Randall Lind of LaGrange Wyoming; two brothers, Riney Lind of Rapid City, South Dakota and Wayne (Jan) Lind of Maricopa, Arizona; a sister Helen VanWyngarden of Arvada, Colorado; six grandchildren, Christopher (Cari) Lind, Matthew Lind, Tyler Lind, Kody (Tyler) McClun, Kiffany and Kassidy McClun; and five great grandchildren, Shelby, Caleb, Mason, McKayla and Kaidynce. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Enid; two sisters, Katherine and Esther; and eight brothers, Bill, Alec, Reuben, Ed, Ray, Don, Bob, and Albert. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James 'Jim' Lind please visit our Sympathy Store.

Brunner, Alexander, August 11, 1929- July 23, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 25 Jul 2014 Alexander “Alex” Brunner, 84, of Gering, passed away Wednesday, July 23, at his home. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes and services will be schedule at a later time. Memorials may be made in care of the family to be designated at a later date. Alex was born August 11, 1929 in Scotts Bluff County to Alexander and Mary (Gerlock) Brunner. Alex joined the United States Navy in 1947. He served aboard the U.S.S. Iowa during his enlistment and was honorably discharged on August 22 of 1949. Alex married June Kay Woith on February 11, 1951. Four children were born into this union: Linda, Terry, Steve, and Tim. Alex was employed by Great Western Sugar until his retirement in 1992. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, June of Gering; daughter, Linda Lee Brunner of Central City, NE; sons, Terry Brunner of Gering, Steve Brunner of Scottsbluff and Tim (Vicki) Brunner of Scottsbluff; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. Preceding Alex in death were his parents.

>From Greeley (Colorado) Tribune, 20 July 2014: Marian Peppler Jan. 4, 1920-July 16, 2014 Age: 94 Residence: Greeley, formerly of LaSalle Marian Margaret (Feit) Peppler, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at Hospice of Northern Colorado. She was 94 years young. Marian was born Jan. 4, 1920, on her grandparents’ farm in Fort Collins, Colo. Her parents, Germans from Russia immigrants from the Volga region, were Conrad J. Feit and Eva Catherina (Winter) Feit. At the age of three, the family moved to Eaton, Colo., Mrs. Peppler attended school in Eaton, graduating from Eaton High School in 1937. She was awarded a scholarship to Barnes Business College in Denver, which she attended. Upon completion of her coursework at Barnes Business College, she worked for the U.S. Forest Service. On Nov. 24, 1938, she married Harold Peppler of Eaton, the son of another Germans from Russia immigrant family. Mrs. Peppler became a housewife at the Peppler farm in Eaton. The Pepplers moved to Denver during WWII where Harold worked as a welder. They returned to farming in the Severance area following the war, and later moved to a farm in Barnesville. The Pepplers had a son, Robbin, in 1958, and moved soon thereafter to a farm along the Godfrey Bottom in LaSalle. The family farmed the land until 2005. In 1964, Marian began working as a part-time secretary for United Bank of LaSalle. She worked in every position in the bank, serving as cashier, loan officer, vice president, and executive vice president. In 1981, Mrs. Peppler was named the president and chief executive officer of United Bank of LaSalle. She was the first woman bank president in Colorado and one of only a few in the nation. She also was the first woman to serve on a Colorado bank’s board of directors. She retired on Jan. 31, 1985, and was featured in the “Signature” column of the Greeley Daily Tribune the following week. Her husband, Harold, died after a long illness on Sept. 14, 1985. Marian was a wonderful woman who enjoyed everything life offered. She was a great cook, especially making traditional Germans from Russia dishes. She loved sharing stories about growing up in an immigrant family, getting an education, and working with her husband on the farm. After her retirement, she took advantage of the opportunity to travel within the United States and overseas. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards and board games, reading, and attending plays. Most of all, she liked spending time with her family and many friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Marian was active in the American Institute of Banking, the National Association of Bank Women, and she served on the North Colorado Medical Center Foundation Board. She attended Sherwood Baptist Church. Marian is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robbin (Gwyn) Peppler of Greeley; granddaughters, Patricia (Rob) Seiber of Wiggins, Wendy (Jesse) Mendez of LaSalle; and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; her parents; a brother, Harold Feit; and a sister, Eleanor Bartels. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Adamson Chapel, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be sent to the “Marian Peppler Memorial Fund” at any Wells Fargo Bank location. To send condolences to the family visit www.adamsonchapels.com.