Gary E. Zaruba, 74, of Kearney, died Thursday, October 16, 2014, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Memorial services will be Monday, October 20, 2014, at 4 p.m. at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney with Fr. Jerry Ness officiating. There will be no visitation. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements. Zaruba taught art design for nearly 40 years at Kearney State College and the … [Read more...] about OBITUARY: Zaruba was longtime art professor, MONA founder
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Kearney’s Gary Zaruba honored with MONA endowment
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Gary Zaruba made it his mission to showcase Nebraska art – specifically the distinctive art created during the 19th century when so many pioneers were journeying across the state. “A Nebraska art collection is unique in that Nebraska is unique,” Zaruba said. “Particularly in the 19th century during the 1850s through 1860s when all of these individuals from back East were traveling across the state on various trails. A lot … [Read more...] about Kearney’s Gary Zaruba honored with MONA endowment
