KEARNEY — Richard Douglas ¨Dick" Ashman, 75, of Kearney died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at CHI Health Good Samaritan. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Burwell with the Rev. Mark Maresh officiating. Dress is casual. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell is in charge of arrangements. Dick was born May 23, 1943, in Burwell to Archie and Gladyce (Nightingale) Ashman. He was raised in Burwell and graduated from Burwell High School … [Read more...] about Obituary: Dick Ashman, 75, taught 30-plus years at UNK; Rodeo Club sponsor
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Gladys Styles Johnston, 79, led UNK during formative decade
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 … [Read more...] about Gladys Styles Johnston, 79, led UNK during formative decade
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 … [Read more...] about Obituary: Michael Schuyler was former Kearney State history chair, dean
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 … [Read more...] about OBITUARY: Don Lackey, 85, was Korean War veteran, teacher and coach
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 … [Read more...] about OBITUARY: Kent Emal was lifelong educator; 41 years in UNK Communication Disorders Department
