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12A The Banner-Press, David City, Nebraska November 27, 2003 Church Church Services CATHOLIC Assumption, Appleton Magr. Adrian Herbek Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m. Assumption, Dwight Father Loras Grell Confessions: hour before Mass Saturday Mass, 6:00 p.m. Sunday Mass, 8:00 a.m. Holy Trinity Catholic, Brainard Father Matthew Eickhoff Saturday Mass, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass, 9:00 a.m. Confessions hour before Mass Immaculate Conception Ulysses Father Valerian Bartek Saturday Mass, 6 6:00 p.m. Sunday Mass, 9:00 a.m. Presentation, Rural Bellwood Father Leo Kosch Saturday Mass, 6:00 p.m. Sunday Mass, 9:00 a.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 5:20 to 5:50 p.m. Sunday: 8:20 to 8:50 a.m. Medical Center in Omaha. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with the Rev.

Ken Davidson officiating. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery at Cedar Bluffs with military honors by the Fremont Honor Guard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 854 and American Legion Post 20. Mr. Schere was born Oct. 25, 1924, at Cedar Bluffs to George and Verena (Rexroth) Schere.

He graduated from Cedar Bluffs High School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Navy from December 1943 to November 1946 during World War II in the AsiaticPacific Theatre. He earned the Philippine Liberation Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Presidential Unit Citation. After his discharge, returned to Cedar Bluffs.

He married Betty Roump Dec. 21, 1947, in Bluffs. They later divorced. He married Yvonne Hardy Sept. 13, 1975, in Cedar Bluffs.

He worked in construction and at Hormel's in Fremont for 36 years. He moved to Fremont in 1974. He WAS a member of Eugene Fujan WAHOO Eugene Fujan, 60, of Wahoo, formerly of rural Weston, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at his home. Services were held Saturday, Nov.

15, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo with Father Rudy Oborny officiating. Burial was at Sunrise Cemetery at Wahoo. Mr. Fujan was born Aug.

16, 1943, in rural Weston to James and Helen (Frohner) Fujan. He attended District 68 School in rural Saunders County and East Butler High School in Brainard. He was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 12. He married Beverly Duffek Mach Feb. 22, 1996, in Las Vegas.

He farmed and was part time at Metromail in Lincoln. He was also employed as an escort driver for George Niemann of Dwight, while moving trailers, Soil Conservation Service in Saunders County, Great American Appetizers in Wahoo and for the last five years was a supply clerk at Swift and Co. in Omaha. Survivors include his wife; stepsons, Jim Mach of Omaha, Brian Mach of Wahoo and Dan Mach of Prague; stepdaughters and spouse, Sara Mach, Lori Mach and Tracey and Tim Gatewood, all of Wahoo; three stepgrandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin and Mildred Fujan and Jim and Margaret Fujan, all of Wahoo; and sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Leonard Stepanek of Schuyler. He, was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements were made by Svoboda Funeral Home of Wahoo. Jack Schere FREMONT Jack A. Schere, 79, of Fremont died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Sacred Heart, Shelby Father John Rooney Fri.

7:30 a.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Mass Saturday Mass, 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00, 10:30 a.m. St.

Anthony's, Bruno Father James Cooper Sunday Mass, 8:00 a.m. 2nd 4th Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation, half hour before Mass St. Francis Rt. 1, David City Father Brian Connor Sunday Mass 8:00, 10:00 a.m.

Holy Days, 9:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation, half hour before Mass. St. Joseph's, Bellwood Father Jeremy Hazuka Sunday Mass, 8:00 a.m Confessions before Mass St. Mary's, David City Msgr.

Adrian Herbek Father Casey Porada Assistant Pastor Saturday Mass 5:00, 7:30 p.m. American Legion Post 20, VFW Post 854 and Fraternal Order of Eagles 200 and a longtime member of the Honor Guard, all in Fremont, and a former member of American Legion Post 158 of Cedar Bluffs. Survivors include his wife; sons and daughtersin-law, Stephen and Kathey Schere of Florissant, and Gregg and Toni Schere of daughter and 1 Energente Skinner Pamela of and Larry Rising City; stepsons and wives, James and Michelle Brumm and Richard and Kay Brumm, all of Omaha; stepdaughter and husband, Pat and Jack Dahlhauser of Fremont; -in-law, Craig Carlson of Shelby; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; sisterin-law, Naomi Schere of Cedar Bluffs; and ex-wife and husband, Betty and Marvin Norenberg of Ithaca. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Penny Carlson; brother, William Schere; and sister, Arlene Hunt. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements were made by Moser Memorial Chapel. William Svoboda pital in Omaha. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Bruno with Father James Cooper officiating.

Burial was at the parish cemetery with military honors by Rejda Legion Post 273 of Brainard. Mr. Svoboda was born Aug. 20, 1921, at Appleton to John B. and Mary (Samek) Svoboda.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Eleanor Navratil April 9, 1958, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He was a farmer.

He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1717 in David City and Rejda Legion Post 273. He enjoyed reading. Survivors include his wife; daughter and son-inlaw, Deb and Arnold Heyen of Ceresco; four grandchildren; and sisters and brother-in-law, Martha Dolezal of David City and Georgia and Irvin A. Cidlik Sr.

of Dwight. He was preceded in death by brothers, Jim, John, Joe and Adolph Svoboda; and sister, Emma Stara. Memorials may be given to the Bruno Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements were made by Knott Funer- William G. Svoboda, 82, of Bruno died Sunday, Nov.

16, 2003, at Clarkson Hos- TABITHA iS HOSPICE Host HI AI Sunday Mass 8:00, 10:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 and 8:30 p.m. Ss. Peter Paul, Abie Father James Cooper Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday Night Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation, half hour before Mass St. Peter's, Bellwood Father Jeremy Hazuka Saturday Mass, 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass, 10:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday: p.m. Sunday: Before Mass St.

Wenceslaus, Bee Father Loras Grell Confessions hour before Mass Saturday Mass, 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass, 10:00 a.m. St. Luke's Czech Shrine, Loma Rev. Msgr.

Myron J. Pleskac Open Sundays: 2 to 4 p.m. al Home of David City. Leon Sedlak OMAHA Leon Joseph Sedlak, 71, of Omaha died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at his home.

Services were held Thursday, Nov. 6, at St. James Catholic Church in Omaha with the Rev. Mike Grewe officiating. Burial was at Resurrection Cemetery with full military honors.

Mr. Sedlak was born May 4, 1932, at Brainard to Louis and Veronica Sedlak. He graduated from Brainard High School. He served in the U.S. Army, based in Alaska.

He attended school in Omaha and was a instructor before he became employed with the F.A.A. (Federal Aviation Agency). He resided in the Chicago and Omaha areas during his 30 years of employment. He enjoyed fishing, sports and country western and polka music. Survivors include his mother of St.

Joseph's Villa in David City; his wife, DeLores H. Sedlak; daughters. and sons-in-law, Denise Spahr of Phoenix, Cindi and Joe Alberico, Kim and Dick Champion, Nancy Young, Carol Durant and Rebecca Sedlak, all of Omaha; sons and daughterin-law, Leon Sedlak Jr. and Bob and Cindy Sedlak, all of Omaha; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father; and brother, Richard Sedlak.

Memorials may be given to St. James Catholic Church. Lawrence Wemhoff HUMPHREY Lawrence J. Wemhoff, 86, of Columbus died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.

Services were held Thursday, Nov. 20, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey, with Father James M. Buckley officiating. Burial was at the parish cemetery.

Mr. Wemhoff was born Sept. 8, 1917, in Humphrey to Philip and Anna (Kopetzky) Wemhoff. He attended St. Mary's School in rural Humphrey.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from Sept. 24, 1942, at Fort Crook to Dec. 11, 1945, at Fort Logan, Colo. He was a private first class with the 235th Engineers, serving overseas in the African Theater, European Theater and Pacific Theater, with major campaigns in Italy.

He married Angela Sueper Feb. 5, 1946, in Humphrey. He later mar- METHODIST United Methodist Brainard Rev. John Green Worship Service, 8:00 a.m. St.

Luke's 620 David City Mark Schutt, Pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. United Methodist Bellwood Mark Schutt, Pastor Sunday Worship, 9:00 a.m. United Methodist Rising City Rev. John Green Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.

Church School, 10:45 a.m. UMW second Wednesday United Methodist Shelby Rev. John Green Sunday Worship, 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Ulysses Sondra Atkins, Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.

ried Dorene Cason Aug. 5, 1983, in Humphrey. He was a member of the church, Knights of Columbus Council 1794 of Humphrey and Veterans of Foreign Wars and Eagles Club, both of Columbus. He enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Mark Wemhoff and Milton and Karen Wemhoff, all of Humphrey, Arlen and Irene Wemhoff of Columbus and Timothy and Sheryl Wemhoff of Creston; daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine Euteneuer, Joyce Wemhoff and Mary Jo and Donald Laudenklos, all of Columbus, and Loreen and Albert Hain of Wahoo, formerly of Bee; stepson and wife, Tom and Cookie Cason of Omaha; stepdaughter, Jane Cason of Phoenix; 22 grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; brother, Thomas Wemhoff of Humphrey; and sisters and brother-in-law, Sister Phyllis Ann Wemhoff O.F.M.

of Colorado Springs, and Bernadine and Leonard Fuchs of Humphrey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife on Feb. 1, 1971; his second wife on Nov. 8, 1988; son-in-law, Louis Euteneuer; brothers, Joseph, Ludwig and Victor Wemhoff; and sister, Rosella Martischang. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.

Arrangements were made by Duesman Funeral Home Shelby died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, in Lincoln. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 22, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Gresham with Pastor Timothy Prince officiating.

Burial was at the Shelby Cemetery with military honors by Shelby American Legion Post 296. Mr. Logan was born June 16, 1934, at Shelby to Wallace and Alta (Treadway) Logan. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1954. He served in the U.S.

Army from 1955-57. He married Helen Rosenthal on Aug. 10, 1963, at Clintonville, Wis. He was a farmer and lived near Shelby. He was a member of St.

Peter's Lutheran Church, where he was an elder, and Shelby American Legion Post 296. Survivors include his wife; sons and daughtersin-law, John and Logan and David and Susan Logan, all of Columbus; and one grandson. Robert Logan Robert G. Logan, 69, of Making a Difference, Touching Lives One Person at a Time 296-2276 (800) 487-3484 546 Avenue A Suite 1 Plattsmouth www.tabitha.org BAPTIST Octavia Community Church Rev. Larry Orvis Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

LUTHERAN First Lutheran Rising City Ron Lau PMA Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Faith Evangelical Rising City Pastor David F. Schultz Sunday Bible Class, 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship, 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School and Bible Study, 10:15 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran 4 miles east and 1 south of Rising City Rev. David Palomaki Sunday Worship, 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Bible Class: Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Midweek School: Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne Logan in 2000; and stepmother, Lillian Logan in 1979. Arrangements were made by Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home of Osceola. Lois Speicher Lois Ann Speicher, 77, of David City died Friday, Nov.

21, 2003, at Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in David City with Father Casey Porada officiating. Burial was at the parish cemetery.

Mrs. Speicher was born Oct. 2, 1926, at Bellwood to Frank and Charlotte (Kosch) Zimmer. She attended Butler County Rural District 13 School. She married Joseph N.

Speicher April 11, 1951, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Bellwood. She was a homemaker and assisted in her daughter's business, Quality Catering of David City. She was a member of the church and PCCW. She enjoyed feeding birds and cooking.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Suzanne Speicher of David City; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Richard Sweney of David City; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brothers and sistersin-law, Duane and Delores Zimmer of Wheaton, and Carol and Geraldine Zimmer of Bellwood. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband in 1999. Memorials may be given in care of the family. Arrangements were made Redeemer Lutheran 0- David City Rev. David Palomaki Worship, Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Bible Class: Sunday, 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Midweek School: Wednesday, 4 p.m./7 p.m. Adult Confirmation: Sunday, 7 p.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, FIRST CHRISTIAN Congregational -Christian David City Jack McDonald, Pastor Norma Ronkar, Assoc, Pastor Sunday Worship, 10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 3rd Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Evening Circle 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friends in Fellowship 1st Sunday, 6:00 p.m. We are the clay, You the potter, And all the work of Your hand.

Isaiah 64:8 by Roberts Funeral Home of David City. Mary Rezac WAHOO Mary Rezac, 89, of rural Valparaiso, formerly of Dwight, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, in Wahoo. Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Sts.

Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Valparaiso, with the Rev. Thomas Kuffel officiating. Burial was at St. Vitus Cemetery at Touhy. Mrs.

Rezac was born Oct. 29, 1914, at Dwight to Anton and (Polacek) Kouma. She attended elementary school in rural Butler County. She married Stanley Rezac April 26, 1932, at Dwight. They lived on a farm in the Loma and Touhy area until moving into Valparaiso in 1989.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of Sts. Mary "and Joseph Catholic Church and Altar Society. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Valerian and Jan Rezac of Valparaiso; daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Leonard Benes of Valparaiso and Geraldine and Gerald Schnert of Dorchester; 16 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on June 22, 2001; brothers, John, Anton and Jim Kouma; and sister, Ann Cermak.

Memorials may be given to St. Vitus Altar Society and Sts. Mary and Joseph Altar Society. Arrangements were made by Svoboda Funeral Home of Wahoo. Business and Professional DIRECTORY Roberts Funeral Home Knott Funeral Home David City 367-3224 "The Doorway Through Thoughtful Joseph M.

Charles A. Roberts Services Since 1949" Mark J. Chermok Merlyn D. Muntz "Locally Owned" 367-3384 Bar Veterinary Clinic Veterinary Service, P.C. DR.

RANDY SCHAWANG Dr. F.J. Ekstein Veterinarian Veterinarian David City Ulysses 367-3036 549-2231 In Observance of Thanksgiving Day the Butler County Courthouse will be closed Thursday, Nov.27 and 111 Friday, Nov. 28.