OBITUARIES
July
03
2024
Phyllis E. Vanosdall • Former Greeley, NE Resident, 93
Phyllis E. Vanosdall, 93, formerly of Greeley, passed away Sun., June 30, 2024 at CHI St. Francis Health System in Grand Island, NE.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Fri., July 5, 2024 at the Scotia United Methodist Church. Reverend Arsene Lumami will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. until service time. Memorials are suggested to Scotia Rescue Unit. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at ordmemorialchapel.com.
Phyllis Elaine was born Nov. 4, 1930, in the Parnell Precinct of Greeley County, NE to William “Frank” and Fairy E. (Dwinell) Byerly. She was raised on farms in the Horace Community of Greeley County, received her education at Horace School District #28, and graduated from Scotia High School in 1948.
On Dec. 5, 1948, following another one of those 1948-49 blizzards, Phyllis was united in marriage to Lloyd G. Vanosdall at the Scotia Methodist Episcopal Church. Lloyd and Phyllis were blessed with two children, Ronald Alan and Lois Elaine. The couple spent their entire married life in Greeley County where they farmed and raised their family.
Lloyd passed away on Nov. 29, 2011. Phyllis enjoyed living on the farm until July of 2020.
She was a member of the Scotia United Methodist Church, where she was involved in several Bible study groups and also belonged to the Buzzen Dozen Extension Club. Phyllis and Lloyd enjoyed traveling, camping, hunting and fishing. Their travels took them to Egypt, Holland, Mexico, Hawaii, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Phyllis loved nature and the outdoors. She raised a large garden and chickens and also helped with the family chores. She also was an excellent seamstress, making garments and quilts for her family.
Survivors include a son-in-law, Galen Hansen of Scotia; daughter-in-law, Sharlene (Johnson) Vanosdall Psota of Ord; grandchildren, Dawn and Lincoln Roth, Alan and Melanie Vanosdall, Tisha and Nicholas Krajicek, Kurt and Sarah Hansen, and Becky Hansen; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Darrel and Betty Byerly of Scotia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lloyd; a son, Ronald Vanosdall; a daughter, Lois Hansen; grandson, Troy Hansen; three brothers, Kenneth, Virgil and Merlin Byerly; and infant sister, Merna Louise Byerly.
Harold E. Bose • United States Army Veteran, 83
_JPEG.jpeg)
Harold Edgar Bose received his heavenly wings June 27, 2024. He was born Feb. 12, 1941 to Edgar and Mary Elizabeth (Twombley) Bose on the family farm West of Arcadia, NE. Harold attended school at Arcadia and Loup City, NE. Harold was inducted into the United States Army on Dec. 3, 1963, serving in Vietnam and rising to the rank of specialist.
Harold lived in Indianola, IA, North Loup, NE, and Palisade, NE. He was a heavy equipment operator, working on many projects throughout Iowa and Nebraska. He also worked for Valley County for many years. Even after retiring, and up until last year, Harold still enjoyed crawling up into the seat of a friends excavator.
Harold was a member of the American Legion in Palisade. He loved tinkering on engines and hunting with family and friends. He collected belt buckles, keychains and guns. Harold enjoyed going to car shows and drag races. Most recently, he loved going fast in his lil’ green Corvette with the top down.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Alvin Bose.
Harold is survived by his daughters, Theresa (Joe) Saskowski of West Bend, WI and Shelly (Darrin) Harpham of McCook; grandchildren: Jacob Dieter of Altus, OK, Zachary (Kylah) Dieter of Lemoore, CA, Amanda (Kris) Dewing of Oshkosh, WI, Samantha Villanueva of Perry, IA, Joseph (Emily) Saskowski IV of Lakewood, CO, Haley (Hayden) Hohnholt of Rawlins, WY, and Joshua Harpham of Lincoln, NE; 17 great-grandchildren; and brother, Ralph (April) Bose of Arcadia and Nina (Don) Griebel of Comstock, NE.
Cremation was chosen and memorial services were on Tues., July 2, 2024 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Committal services with military honors at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE took place on Tuesday afternoon as well.
Memorials are suggested to the family of Harold Bose for future designation. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.
Wilma Jean Boles • Lincoln, NE Resident, 85
Wilma Jean Boles, 85, of Lincoln, NE passed away June 24, 2024. She was born on Dec. 25, 1938, in North Loup, NE to parents, William Henry Vodehnal and Elfreda Maudeline (Sershen) Vodehnal.
Wilma taught the fourth grade at Brownell Elementary, a public education school in Lincoln, for 35 years. During her tenure, she educated over one thousand young lives by using grace and caring. Wilma loved and respected all her students – she lived for them – and she encouraged each one to discover the unique promise of their dreams by using knowing, thoughtfulness, and imagination to help them achieve the wonder of their lives.
She earned her Bachelor's in Education from Nebraska Wesleyan University and was an active member of various organizations including First United Methodist Church, Lincoln Education Association, Nebraska State Education Association, Lincoln Area Retired Teachers Association, P.T.A. Life Member, KIWANIS-Capital City, Delta Zeta Sorority at NWU past president.
Wilma is survived by her son, David Boles and daughter-in-law, Janna Sweenie. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Close friends and family are invited to the Graveside Service at the Hillside Cemetery in North Loup, NE at 2 p.m. on July 12, 2024. Condolences can be left at bmlfh.com/guestbook/wilma-boles.
Rev. Thomas A. Ryan • Grand Island, NE Resident, 86
Rev. Thomas A. Ryan, 86, of Grand Island, NE, died Sat., June 22, 2024 at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Mass of Christian burial was held Sat., June 29, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Bishop Most Rev. Joseph G. Hanefeldt presided, with priest of the Diocese of Grand Island concelebrating. Interment was Mon., July 1, 2024, in the Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, NE.
Memorials are suggested to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island or St. James Catholic Church in Kearney. Your thoughts and prayers may be given at curranfuneralchapel.com under Fr. Ryan’s obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel assisted the family.
Fr. Ryan was born June 20, 1938, in Kearney, the son of Gerald M. and Bernice (Dolan) Ryan. He grew up in Kearney attending St. James Elementary and graduating from Kearney Public High School.
In the fall of 1956 Fr. Ryan began his Seminary studies at St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, CO. He received his MA in Religious Education from St. Thomas and was ordained to the priesthood in St. Mary’s Cathedral by Bishop John L. Paschang on May 21, 1964.
He served as an assistant at St. Luke’s parish in Ogallala and at St. Patrick’s parish in Chadron. While in Chadron he completed his MS in Education – Guidance Counselor from Chadron State College.
In August of 1968 he was appointed assistant at St. Ann’s parish in Lexington and Superintendent of St. Ann’s Junior-Senior High School.
In 1970 he substituted for Fr. Ed Cortney in Scottsbluff and assisted with Neighborhood Youth Corps program and was appointed Superintendent of St. Agnes Academy in Alliance.
In 1971 he was Superintendent of St. Patrick School in Sidney and Assistant Pastor to St. Patrick’s Parish for weekends and in 1973 became associate pastor.
In June of 1974 he was associate pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in Grand Island, completing Matrimonial Law course at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
He was appointed pastor of St. Michael’s Church in Spalding in 1977 and served on the Tribunal and was Chaplain for the Catholic Daughters of America in Spalding.
He was reappointed Judge of the Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese in September of 1978.
In February of 1980 he was Administrator Pro-tem for Sacred Heart parish in Greeley and missions of Visitation Parish in O’Connor and St. Patrick in Scotia and was Vice Officialis of the Tribunal.
He was appointed Diocesan Superintendent of Schools in September of 1981 and later Chaplain of Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
He was pastor of St. Anthony’s Church in Farwell and St. Joesph’s Mission in Elba and in 1983 reappointed Synodal Judge and Vice Officialis for the Diocesan Tribunal. He served five years as a member-at-large of the Presbyteral Council and served as Diocesan Vocation Director.
He received a Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from Kearney State College in 1986, and completed graduate work in Canon Law at Catholic University of America.
In 1991 he was appointed pastor of St. Josaphat’s Church in Loup City. He was Priest Reconciler/Counselor for Project Rachel.
In 1993 St. Mary’s in Rockville changed from mission parish of Ravenna to St. Josaphat in Loup City with Fr. Ryan as Pastor.
In 1996 he was appointed pastor of Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Grand Island. He was Diocesan Moderator for Grand Island Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School.
In 2005 he was named Defender of the Bond, Promoter of Justice by Bishop Dendinger.
In 2005 he was appointed pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ord and Sacred Heart in Burwell.
In 2013 Fr. Ryan retired in Grand Island, continuing as Substitute Defender of the Bond.
He celebrated his 60th Jubilee of Ordination to the Priesthood in May of 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Grand Island.
Fr. Ryan enjoyed golfing and sharing his love of the Lord with everyone he met. He especially enjoyed his time spent in Mesquite, NV assisting at La Virgin de La Guadalupe Catholic Church.
He is survived by numerous cousins and preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ed.
Peggy J. Luby • North Loup, NE Resident, 70
Peggy J. Luby, 70, of North Loup passed away on Sun., March 12, 2023 at the Valley County Health System hospital in Ord.
Mrs. Luby’s wishes were to be cremated. Condolences may be sent to Dennis Luby, 80475 Ashton Avenue, North Loup, NE 68859.
Peggy Josephine was born July 8, 1952, at Dayton, OH to Tom and Jan (McBeck) Caster. She spent time in Dayton before moving to Omaha where she graduated from Westside High School in 1971.
In 1975, Peggy was united in marriage to Dennis John Luby at Grand Island. The couple made their home in Grand Island and Peggy worked at Overhead Door Company for 15 years. They moved to Phoenix in 1985, where Peggy was employed at Universal Technical Institute for 10 years. In 1998, they returned to Nebraska and settled in North Loup. For 10 years, Peggy worked at Timberline in Ord and spent the remaining 12 years of her career at Mid-Nebraska Individual Services of Ord.
Peggy enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing and also played marbles.
Survivors include her husband, Dennis of North Loup; a son, Chris Luby of Doniphan; two grandchildren, Alandra and Autumn Luby; two brothers, Tommy Caster of Cleveland and Timmy Caster of Memphis; and a sister, Beth Bowles of Longmont.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Susie Hobner; and parents-in-law, Jack and Doris Luby.
Regina Marie Rohan • Ord, NE Resident, 74
Regina M. Rohan, 74, of Ord, NE, died Sun., Sept. 17, 2023 at Arbor Care Center in Ord.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Fri., Sept. 22 at St. Michael’s Church in Spalding, NE with Fr. Lawrence Vadakkan officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Spalding.Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the church with a 7 p.m. wake service.
Levander Funeral Home of Spalding is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at levanderfuneralhome.com.
Regina Marie Rohan, daughter of Charles and Anna Marie (Ringlein) Haggerty, was born Feb. 26, 1949 at Spalding, NE. She attended a rural Greeley County School, prior to attending Spalding Academy where she graduated from in 1967.
On Dec. 23, 1967, Regina was united in marriage to Louis George Rohan at St. Michael’s Church in Spalding. They made their home in Columbus, Spalding, and Benkelman, NE while raising their children Mark, Ed and Michaela, before settling in Ord in 1986. Regina worked as a custodian at various employers over the years.
She was a member of St. Michael’s Church from 1949-1984, St. Joseph’s in Benkelman from 1984-1986 and Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ord from 1986-present. She was a long-time member of St. Anne’s Altar Society and American Legion Auxiliary Post 299 in Spalding. She enjoyed camping, bowling, crocheting, and sewing. She was an excellent cook and loved spending time with family and friends.
Regina is survived by her husband Lou of Ord; three children: Mark (Melanie) Rohan of Ord; Ed Rohan of Arcadia, NE; and Michaela (Michael) Mallery of Waverly, NE; five grandsons: Tynan and Connor Mallery of Lincoln, NE; Randy Rohan of Springdale, AR; Willam Rohan of Ord; and James Rohan of Arcadia; three great-grandchildren: Damien, Deakin and Hailey; two siblings: Tim (Maureen) Haggerty of O’Neill, NE; and Angela Buhrman of O’Fallon, IL; sister-in-law Colleen Haggerty of Minden, IA; sisters-in-law: Margaret (Jack) Glassmaker of Navato, CA; and Connie Rohan of Superior, NE; brother-in-law Dennis (Sue) Rohan of Willaimsville, NY; along with nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Michael Haggerty; father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Pauline Rohan; and brother-in-law, Jim Rohan.