LaVern Stuhr (Churney) of Utica, was born on November 22, 1946 to John and Edna (Wiese) Stuhr. As a life-long member, he was baptized, attended school, and was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Utica. He graduated from Utica High School in 1965.
Churney began working at the Utica Co Op Elevator full-time in 1966 and continued for 42 years until retiring in 2008. He also enjoyed working on the family farm and raising cattle with his brother Myron. During retirement, Churney continued to stay active with the family farm, working part-time at the Co-Op, helping with seed corn harvest, and working for Volzke Funeral Home.
Churney joined the Air National Guard in 1965 and served until 1971. During that time, he was united in marriage to Linda Simonsen of Utica on April 20, 1968. To this union, two children were born: Angie and Mitchell.
Churney was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to attend his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He was blessed with many great friendships, and enjoyed attending countless community events over the years. He and Linda enjoyed golfing, taking trips with friends, and showcasing his 1957 Chevy Bel Air and 1928 Chevy truck.
Churney was a steadfast supporter of his community, serving in many organizations and in many ways. He was a servant member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, holding several positions, including Elder, Trustee, Financial Secretary, and assisting with the Orphan Grain Train (though he hated the smell of boiling fish). He was a member of the Utica Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years. He was a member of Utica’s Post 49 American Legion, serving as Commander in 1986. He greatly enjoyed marching in the Color Guard for parades and Memorial Day Services. Churney was a natural fundraiser and motivator, lending his talents to many great causes over the years, including: The Utica Area Aging Commission, the Utica Foundation, the Centennial Scholarship Committee, Village Zoning Commission, Utica Betterment Committee, the Utica Senior Center, and the Utica Cemetery, serving as Chairman for many years. He could be found out there mowing, trimming, spraying trees, caring for graves, getting rid of the ground squirrels, and making the cemetery a show-place for the community.
In recent years, Churney enjoyed spending time with special friend Joyce Schriner. Sharing a strong faith and a mutual devotion to family, friends, and community, they have continued to serve Utica and Seward County tirelessly. In recent months, Joyce was not only his best friend, but also his primary care-giver. Joyce was his ever-present, and frequently patient, chef, chauffer, and cheerleader. For that, his family will be forever grateful.
Churney was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda, brother Myron, and step-mother Marjorie Watson. He is survived by his daughter, Angie (Larry) Miller, Lincoln; son, Mitchell (Wendy) Stuhr, Utica; grandchildren: Alex, Jacob (Saige), and Nathan Miller; Preston, Jaycee and Averie Stuhr; special friend Joyce Schriner; sister-in-law, Ardy Stuhr, Seward; step-brother Doug (Diane) Cotner, Prescott, Arizona; and brother-in-law Chris (Mary) Simonsen, Seward; and many, many friends and relatives.
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. A collection of answers to questions that people often have when arranging for a funeral. All Rights Reserved. Julie passed away peacefully on May 26, 2021, at her home in Staplehurst, Nebraska, at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 23 days. He was preceded in death by his father, Rex Ehlers; grandparents, August and Dorothy Ehlers, Henry and Marie Ficken. Cleon served in the Nebraska Army National Guard as a marksman in the 2nd Battalion of the 134th Infantry. Jeff graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1993 in Dallas, Texas. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Her family then moved to a farm, near Staplehurst, where she attended grade school and later attended Seward High School, graduating in 1965. Joann was born to Adolph "Bud" and Jane (Imig) Tonniges on July 26, 1949. After high school Julie moved to Lincoln, met and married William R. Bauer and from that union two children were born, Lori and Kari. She graduated . Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Who you are matters; let your loved ones know whats important. He is survived by his children, Linda Tyrrell, Milford, Nebraska, Ronald Nagel, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Barry (Vicki) Nagel, St. Peters, Missouri, Lori (Tom) Colwell, Arvada, Colorado; son-in-law, Steve Krivda, Seward, Nebraska; mother of his children, Lavina Nagel; sisters-in-law, Leanna Nagel, Ruth (Gene) Osborne, Juanita Hauf; grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) Justice, Jamie (Will) Gillette, Jennifer Tyrrell (fianc Kyle), Brandon Nagel, Jeremy (Amanda) Price, Tony Krivda, Sadie (Colin) Brisbane; seventeen great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Although the topic may be difficult to discuss with your loved ones, there are many advantages to making pre-arrangements. She worked at Weber Bulletin Service and Midwest Life until moving to Seward. In his free time he enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing and bowling. Then, transferred to JC Penney Co. in Fairbury, Nebraska, April 1, 1946. After retirement Julie enjoyed gardening, Monday nights in Garrison and Garland and traveling to South Padre, Texas for two months every winter. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. In his free time he enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing and bowling. Every familys goodbye is different, so at Lauber Funeral and Cremation Services were dedicated to providing you an exceptional level of personalized service to ensure your arrangements will be as unique as your loved one. All Rights Reserved. He farmed his entire life and thoroughly enjoyed being a farmer. We strive to provide families with the finest service and support. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. CONTACT US FRIEND 814 Maple Street Friend, NE 68359 Tel: 1-402-947-2141 Directions MILFORD 101 S C St Milford, NE 68405 Tel: 1-402-761-2424 Directions Featured Services View Obituaries Graduated in 1937 from Holdrege High School. He was a member of Uticas Post 49 American Legion, serving as Commander in 1986. MEMORIALS IN CARE OF ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, UTICA CEMETERY, UTICA SENIOR CENTER, UTICA LEGION POST #49, UTICA FOUNDATION IN LIEU OF FLOWERS. . MEMORIALS IN CARE OF EHLERS FAMILY,FOR FUTURE DESIGNATION, IN LIEU OF FLOWERS. Recommend Cleon's obituary to your friends. Please know that it is our privilege to be of service to families in the Milford, Friend and surrounding communities. During that time, he was united in marriage to Linda Simonsen of Utica on April 20, 1968. FULL OBITUARY TO FOLLOW. He is now completing his apprenticeship here at Volzke Funeral Home. He was a member of Goehner Volunteer Fire Department. Jaden graduated from Seward High School in 2018. can stop at any time. Great-grandchildren Kate and Daniel Timme. Cleon passed away on August 16, 2019 in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 19 days. He was a servant member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, holding several positions, including Elder, Trustee, Financial Secretary, and assisting with the Orphan Grain Train (though he hated the smell of boiling fish). Married to Erma I. He also loved to watch sports on TV and to grow roses. Following Deroyces retirement in 1996, she began working in the office as the administrative assistant. He could be found out there mowing, trimming, spraying trees, caring for graves, getting rid of the ground squirrels, and making the cemetery a show-place for the community. The most current obituaries are listed at the top of this page. Milford is located 4 miles south of Interstate 80 at the interchange #382. After Deroyces retirement in 2016, Jeff took ownership of the funeral home. Returned to JC Penney Co. immediately in Wahoo, Nebraska. 2023 Volzke Funeral Home. Churney was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Kirsten grew up in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. LaVern Stuhr (Churney) of Utica, was born on November 22, 1946 to John and Edna (Wiese) Stuhr. Gary is survived by his wife, Julianna Julie Schluckebier, Seward, Nebraska; children, Carman (Rodney) Koranda, Lance Schluckebier, Wade (Laura) Schluckebier, Brent (Clarissa) Schluckebier; grandchildren, Cody (Krista) Koranda, Casey Koranda, Crayton Koranda, Bryson Schluckebier, KaeLee Schluckebier, Paige Schluckebier, Kaleb Schluckebier, Ryon Richardson, Annika Schluckebier, Zachary Schluckebier, Cabe Schluckebier, Eli Schluckebier, Mia Schluckebier; great grandchildren, Lena Koranda, Jack Koranda; sisters, Donna (Eric) Michel, Mary Ann Cromwell with special friend Mark. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in nevada. Pre-Planning Relieve the financial burden from those you love. Cleon loved to play basketball in high school. 2023 Volzke Funeral Home. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Edward J. Roman, 92, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Sentara Hospital on Jan. 4, 2023, after a brief illness. Our Funeral Planning Professional will thoroughly discuss any questions or concerns you might have. To send flowers Funeral Home website by. We offer understanding, integrity and professional guidance through difficult times. All Rights Reserved. Churches - Volzke Funeral Home offers a variety of funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Seward, NE and the surrounding communities. Keller; great grandchildren, Talyn, Trinity and Jazmin Propst, Isabelle Weinrich, Max and Kale Nordmeyer, Vera and Everett Novak, Ryker Bright, and Broly Propst. Messages run for up to one year and you Zabka - Perdue Funeral Home - Dwight. The families in our service community are important to us and it is our mission to provide compassionate and professional guidance in funeral planning and pre-planning. He also belonged to Seward V.F.W. Email Us. View local obituaries in nevada. Address Lauber Funeral and Cremation Service - Milford 101 S C St Milford, NE 68405 Tel: 1-402-761-2424 CONTACT US Send Flowers Local Weather Northwestern Storm This Weekend: This system moves into the Northeast on Saturday while the bulk of the country will be quieter. Funeral Home website by. Cleon attended Marysville School near Staplehurst through the tenth grade. On January 28, 1967, Aloyce was united in marriage to Pamela (Stepp) at St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, Nebraska. to the family or plant a tree He attended Seward High School, graduating in 1947. For that, his family will be forever grateful. 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He is survived by his wife, Joan Propst, Seward, Nebraska; children Jon (Twila) Propst, Seward, Nebraska, Kent (Becki) Propst, Bennet, Nebraska, Beth (Jon) Mierau, Loveland, Colorado, and Kevin (Jenny) Propst, Washington, Nebraska; stepchildren, Diane (Jerry) Remmenga, Lexington, Nebraska, Steve (Jeanna) Keller, Missouri Valley, Iowa; grandchildren, Ryan (Shely) Propst, Josie (Dave) Scholl, Katy (Nick) Novak, Charley (Amber) Propst, Brittini Propst and fianc Brandon Bright, Maddison Propst, Jordan and Ethan Mierau; step-grandchildren, Katyra Remmenga and fianc David Morgan, Lexie (Conner) Edstrom, Cole Remmenga, Kylie and A.J. to the family or plant a tree All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home is proud to be a family-owned funeral home and because of our commitment we are dedicated to serve each family with integrity, care, and understanding. Their marriage was blessed with five children: Linda, Ronald, Barry, Debra and Lori. 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She is survived by her daughters, Lori Henk, Corpus Christi, Texas, Kari (Scott) Hofpar, Staplehurst, Nebraska, Alyssa (Mike) Martin, Lincoln, Nebraska; sons, Zack (Sarah) Tucker, Omaha, Nebraska, Jake (Rachell) Tucker, San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Judy (Mark) Haley, Lincoln, Nebraska, Jeanne (Butch) Hain, David City, Nebraska; brothers, Jim (Sue) McGowen, Schuyler, Nebraska, Jon (Barbara) McGowen, Holdrege, Nebraska; companion, Gary Navrkal, Bellwood, Nebraska; 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Max passed away on February 2, 2022 in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 92 years, 3 months and 12 days. Following graduation, he worked at Concordia University in the food service department as a cafeteria attendant for 26 years. Below are several benefits for making these arrangements with the guidance of our caring staff. We strive to provide. Staplehurst, NE68439