Funeral services for Nancy Magorien, age 75, of Tekamah, Nebraska formerly of Bloomfield, Nebraska, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lindy, Nebraska. Reverend Tom Jacobson will officiate, with burial in Bloomfield City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
Nancy died peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Arbor Care Center in Tekamah after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Nancy Lou (Poppe) Magorien was born in rural Knox County to Elmer and Ruth Poppe on December 9, 1943. She grew up on a farm in Knox County. Nancy graduated from Center High School in 1961. She moved to Yankton where she worked at Dale Electronics. She then began working as Yankton’s Parking Control Officer where she walked ten miles a day and wrote out 175 parking tickets daily. Nancy later enjoyed farming and selling produce with Lyle Magorien.
In 1985, Nancy moved “back home” to Bloomfield and purchased a liquor store that she ran for several years. In 1988, she opened Nancy’s Bar and Steakhouse in Bloomfield. In 1992, she sold the bar and built a greenhouse next to her liquor store. She enjoyed working with flowers in her greenhouse and enjoyed all of the people she got to see on a daily basis in the liquor store. At 70 years of age, Nancy retired and sold the greenhouse. Shortly after in 2017, Nancy moved to Tekamah to be closer to her family.
She had two children, Laura Kay and Corey Duane. Laura lives with her family in Motley, Minnesota. Corey lives with his family in Tekamah, Nebraska. Nancy loved her family and God. Her love for God inspired her to volunteer her service on two mission trips to Ocean Springs, Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina hit.
Nancy enjoyed her piano, accordion, and guitar. She spent many hours playing cards and putting together puzzles. The farm girl in Nancy loved the outdoors, long walks, and taking care of her flowers. Most of all, Nancy loved spending time with her grandkids and watching their activities.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Elmer Poppe; her sister, Mary Kay; sister-in-law, Betty Poppe; and brother-in-law, Larry Wurtz.
Survivors include her children, Laura (Larry) Hanson and Corey (Sarah) Freidel; three grandchildren, Will Hanson and Cole and Carly Freidel; two brothers, Norman (Margo) Poppe and Nolan Poppe; and sister, Fern Wurtz.

Funeral services for James “Jim” Huttmann, age 76, of Bloomfield, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019, at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomfield. Reverend Jacob Bobby will officiate, with burial at a later date.
 
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church.
 
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.
 
Jim died Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota following a lengthy illness.
 
James William Huttmann was born January 23, 1943, to Ruth (Ruedi) and William Huttmann in Bloomfield, Nebraska. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1961 and went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree in teaching in Industrial Arts and Math. Jim married Leslie Lee Lemke, his high school sweetheart and best friend, on June 25, 1965, at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomfield.
 
Jim taught in Mondamin, Iowa for approximately six years before moving back to Bloomfield to farm with his father. They raised registered Black Angus cattle and row crops. Jim worked at a variety of part-time positions and then full-time at Kolberg-Pioneer in Yankton for 20 years, from where he retired.
 
Jim was an avid collector of International toy tractors and coins. He loved going to farm sales and spending time taking his grandkids out for tractor and four-wheeler rides.
 
Jim leaves his wife of 54 years, Leslie (Lemke) Huttmann; daughter, Cheryl and her children, Brittney Carnahan and Lucas Bressington; son, Steven (Kaye) Huttmann and their daughters, Jameson and Somerset; and Timothy (Theresa) Huttmann and their children, Austin, Grace, Carly, and Jack; great-grandson, Alexander Carnahan, son of Brittney and Noel; brothers-in-law; cousins; nieces and nephews; and many friends.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerome; daughter, Cherie Lee; and in-laws, Lester and Vivian Lemke.

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Funeral services for Dwain Doerr, age 54, of Creighton, will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2019, at Golgotha Lutheran Church in rural Wausa, Nebraska. Pastor Jerome Leckband will officiate, with burial in Golgotha Lutheran Cemetery in rural Wausa.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.

Dwain died Monday, August 13, 2019, at Plainview Manor in Plainview, Nebraska.

Dwain M. Doerr, son of Martin and Phyllis (Jensen) Doerr, was born December 21, 1964, at Creighton, Nebraska. He graduated from Creighton High School in 1984. Dwain lived east of Creighton for most of his life. He enjoyed working on the farm with his parents and brother, Leroy.

Dwain spent the past seven years at a NorthStar group home in Bloomfield, Nebraska. He ran Dwain’s Party Line while he was living there and attended Earth Class in Yankton. He also loved going for rides in the country.

He was a member of Golgotha Lutheran Church in rural Wausa. While residing in Bloomfield, Dwain attended First Trinity Lutheran Church.

Dwain is survived by his mother, Phyllis Doerr of Creighton; sister, Linda Demerath of Plainview; brother, Leroy Doerr of Creighton; nephew and niece, Brent Demerath and Marie Demerath, both of Plainview; and extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Martin; grandparents, George H. and Hattie Doerr and George and Lena Jensen; and brother-in-law, Richard Demerath.

Mass of Christian Burial for Stanley Sharpback, age 79, of Bloomfield, Nebraska will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Bloomfield. Reverend Jeremy Hans will be Celebrant, with burial at a later date.
 
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
 
A memorial rosary/prayer service will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Bloomfield Community Center.
 
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.
 
Stanley died Monday, July 8, 2019, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, Nebraska.
 
Stanley Sharpback, son of Peter and Suzie (Willard) Sharpback, was born September 8, 1939, in Winnebago, Nebraska.
 
Stanley is survived by his nieces and nephews, Arthur Reynolds and his family of Bloomfield, Velma Reynolds of Philadelphia, Rapheal Reynolds of California, Louie Houghton and family of Winnebago, Marilyn Lyons of Macy, and Liz Florez of Winnebago; all of his friends at NorthStar; and his special friend, Loydene Lindahl.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Suzie Sharpback; sisters, Virginia Reynolds and Mae Houghton; and brothers, Sterling Sharpback, Clarence Sharpback, and Irvin Sharpback.

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Memorial services for Norma Koertje, age 88, of Bloomfield, Nebraska will be at 3:00 p.m. July 20, 2019, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bloomfield. Reverend Terry Krueger will officiate.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.

Norma died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, Nebraska. She has donated her body to scientific research.

Norma (Grimm) Koertje was born on September 11, 1930, on a farm north of Bloomfield, the daughter of Ernest and Clara (Schuett) Grimm. She was baptized on March 1, 1931, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bloomfield. Norma attended grade school in the country at District 98. She was confirmed on Palm Sunday, March 25, 1945, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Norma graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1948, with a certificate to teach country school for three years.

Norma married her high school sweetheart, Harlan Koertje, on February 19, 1950, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. They were blessed to share 66 years together. Six children were born to this union.

They farmed, raised hogs, and milked cows for 43 years. Evenings would find them playing cards, bowling, or dancing. Time was spent at 4-H and church activities where Norma held many different offices, including the NE Women’s Synod board for five years. Norma and Harlan were EMT’s for ten years. Norma was a Red Cross blood donor and was their Bloodmobile Coordinator for 25 years. She worked for 20 years at the library, and it was during that time that she had the joy of seeing the new library building become a reality. She and Harlan traveled to Europe twice, saw all the states, and took two cruises. For many years, they enjoyed the coffee groups and trips to casinos. Norma loved flowers, gardening, and celebrations.

Survivors include her six children, William (Julie) Koertje of Lincoln, Robert (Deb) Koertje of Bloomfield, Sharon (Arnold) Doerr, Jr. of Bloomfield, Sara (Greg) Baumann of Pierce, Nancy (Paul) Jensen of Exeter, and David (Mary) Koertje of Omaha; ten grandsons, Patrick and Mark Koertje, Jason Toennis, Aarik, Seth and Drew Jensen, Phillip Doerr, Blake Baumann, and Zachary and Myles Koertje; ten granddaughters, Lori Schlimgen, Jessica Hoffman, Allison Koertje, Kimberly Woods, Angela Bates, Brooke Ahlman, Kayla Bartmann, Autumn Baumann, Sage Jensen, and Liana Koertje; 35 great-grandchildren; brother, Wilbur (Olivia) Grimm; sister, Larina (Roger) Carpenter; and in-laws, Ruth Ann Grimm, Shirley Koertje, Helen Mays, and Loyal (Mary) Koertje.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan in 2016; parents, Ernest and Clara Grimm; brother, Leon Grimm; great-grandson, Caleb Clifton; and in-laws, Arnold (Viola) Koertje, Mildred (Duane) Nelson, Delbert Koertje, Lila (Wilbert) Hansen, Glenn Mays, and Lenarda Grimm.
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In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of your favorite charity.

​Funeral services for Gladys A. Bolton, age 92, formerly of Bloomfield, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. July 13, 2019, at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomfield. Reverend Jacob Bobby will officiate, with burial in Bloomfield City Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.

Gladys died Monday, July 1, 2019, at Copper Springs Assisted Living in Boise, Idaho.

Mass of Christian Burial for Daniel “Dan” Hoferer, age 71, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. Reverend Jeremy Hans will be Celebrant.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.

He died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at his residence.

Dan has donated his body to scientific research.

Daniel B. Hoferer was born on October 5, 1947 and died June 19, 2019, at the age of 71. Dan was the oldest of ten children born to Bruce and Doris (King) Hoferer and graduated from St. Ludger Academy in 1966. He was united in marriage to Darlene K. Albin on May 14, 1965. They were blessed with four children, Bruce, Terri, Denise, and David.

Dan and Darlene moved to Atkinson in 1972 where they raised their four children. He worked at a variety of jobs including, meat cutter/butcherer, local and over the road truck driver, road construction, cowboying at a feedlot, and manager at National Farms. He was a jack of all trades, master of none, in the school of hard knocks.

Dan and Darlene moved back to Creighton in 2005 to retire. During his retirement he loved to hunt, trap, going boating and fishing, riding his motorcycle, and being part of the Patriot Guard and Legion Riders. Dan also loved to travel to his grandchildren’s school activities. He was well known for helping others around town and telling stories to friends and family.

Dan is survived by his wife of 54 years, Darlene of Creighton; four children, Bruce (Marsha) Hoferer of Creighton, Terri (Lyle) Kaup of Stuart, Denise (Brian) Napier of Ewing, and David (Melissa) Hoferer of Kearney; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his siblings, Dottie (Dennis) Hrbek of Lynch, Joan George of Lincoln, Mark (Kim) Hoferer of York, Warren (Joyce) Hoferer of Norfolk, Paul (Cindy) Hoferer of O’Neill, and Mike (Alice) Hoferer of Creighton; sister-in-law, Karen Hoferer of Creighton; and many nieces and nephews.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Doris Hoferer; and his brothers, Dennis, Maynard, and Tom

​E. Ruth Fricke, 94, formerly of Bloomfield, NE, passed away June 21, 2019, in Lincoln. Born in rural Winetoon, NE on December 10, 1924.  Services are pending at this time.  Condolences online at roperandsons.com

Mass of Christian Burial for LaVerne Kemp, age 89, of Niobrara, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, at St. William’s Catholic Church in Niobrara. Reverend Jeremy Hans will be Celebrant, with burial in L’Eau Qui Court Cemetery in Niobrara.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church, with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Niobrara is in charge of arrangements.

LaVerne died Friday, June 21, 2019, at Alpine Village in Verdigre, Nebraska.

LaVerne (Lenhoff) Kemp, daughter of Elo and Elsie (Brandl) Lenhoff, was born March 12, 1930, on a farm near Osmond, Nebraska. She was baptized at St. Mary’s Church in Osmond when she was an infant. LaVerne attended rural schools in Keya Paha County, finishing the eighth grade and then attended St. Mary’s Academy in O’Neill her freshman year. She transferred to St. Ludger Academy to finish her high school education, graduating in 1948. LaVerne taught in rural schools in Knox County for several years.

On June 15, 1953, LaVerne married Arthur Kemp at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. They made their home in Niobrara where they ran a service station and tank wagon business. Following the death of Arthur Kemp in 1969, Mrs. Kemp continued to run the business, relocating in the New Niobrara. In 1987, she discontinued the business and worked at Platte River State Park near Louisville, Nebraska for eight years. She retired in 1995. Mrs. Kemp was an active member of St. William’s Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She also taught CCD for many years. LaVerne was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
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LaVerne is survived by her six children, Ann Marie Mitchum, Lois (Tom) Sjogren, Gerald (Denise) Kemp, Alan (Connie) Kemp, Linda (Steve) Paesl, and Mary (Lawrence) Mozena; son-in-law, Michael Stoltenberg; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jeff) Jones, Arthur (Jane) Mitchum, Patrick Mitchum, Dominck Mitchum, Annie Larrick, Audrey Aken, Ashley Sjogren, Andrew Sjogren, Josie Sjogren, Jason (Erika) Stoltenberg, William (Bethany) Stoltenberg, Christopher (Amber) Stoltenberg, Jacob, (Danielle) Stoltenberg, Justin Kemp, Joshua Kemp, Nicholas (Nicole) Kemp, Tasheena (Michael) Henry, Jeff (Sara) Paesl, Lance Paesl, Greg Paesl, Shelton Mozena, Sloan Mozena, Marylyn Mozena, and Slater Mozena; great-grandchildren, Daniel and Rebecca Jones, Jase and Liam Mitchum, Braxtyn and Bella Mitchum, Jason Cory, Nicholas, Maxx, and Khloe Stoltenberg, Gemma Stoltenberg, Isaac, Alexis, and Gwen Stoltenberg, Wyatt and Stella Stoltenberg, Bostyn and Bowde Kemp, Peyton and Cambrie Henry, and June and Dylan Paesl.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elo and Elsie (Brandl) Lenhoff; husband, Arthur; daughter, Gwen Stoltenberg; and son-in-law, William Mitchum.