By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Former University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Gladys Styles Johnston of Scottsdale, Arizona, died Wednesday. She was 79. Johnston was chancellor of UNK from 1993 to 2002. “Dr. Johnston led UNK during a formative decade,” Chancellor Doug Kristensen said. “We are grateful for her efforts and accomplishments at UNK.” Prior to becoming chancellor at UNK, Styles Johnston was executive vice president and provost at DePaul University … [Read more...]
Obituary: Michael Schuyler was former Kearney State history chair, dean
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Michael W. Schuyler, 76, of Albuquerque died Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Albuquerque. The family will have a small private celebration of life service Friday in Taos. He passed away with his family by his side, after a long and difficult battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mike will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sue Schuyler; his daughter, Emily Schuyler and her husband, Luis Molina Robinson, and their two children, Sebastian and Sofia Schuyler of Albuquerque; his … [Read more...]
OBITUARY: Don Lackey, 85, was Korean War veteran, teacher and coach
KEARNEY — Donald Lackey, 85, of Kearney died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Brookdale Kearney Northridge. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Sean Dougherty officiating. Private family inurnment will be before the services. There will be no visitation. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. Don was born in Paxton, Illinois, on Aug. 21, 1932, to George and Lula (Dietterle) Lackey. Don was … [Read more...]
OBITUARY: Kent Emal was lifelong educator; 41 years in UNK Communication Disorders Department
Kent C. Emal, 77, of Kearney, was surrounded by his family as he went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke’s in Kearney. Celebration of Life Services will be Friday, March 23, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Living Faith Fellowship Church in Kearney. Rev. Duane Osnes will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Minden Cemetery. Visitation is planned Thursday, March 22, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at Horner Lieske McBride … [Read more...]
OBITUARY: Rosella Meier was pioneer of women’s athletics at Kearney State
KEARNEY – Former Loper volleyball coach and UNK Athletic Hall of Famer Rosella Meier died Tuesday at her Kearney home. She was 74. One of the pioneers of women’s athletics at Kearney State College, she served as head volleyball coach from 1968-92. During her tenure, she was part of Kearney State’s and the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s transition from the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women to the NAIA to NCAA Division II. Under her leadership, Loper volleyball was a … [Read more...]
