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     Larry Dean Overton was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Morrill, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.¹ He was born on August 8, 1937 at Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska.^2,1 He married Geraldine Dickerson on August 30, 1959 at Morrill, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^6,1 Larry Dean Overton died on November 21, 2020 at Brush, Morgan Co., Colorado, at age 83.¹ He Larry D. Overton, 83, longtime music educator in the Fort Morgan School District, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush. He was born August 8, 1937, in Alliance, NE to Clarence & Dorothy Overton. Larry married Geraldine Dickinson on August 30, 1959. In 1960 he graduated from Chadron State College with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. He later earned a Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He taught band in Madison, Nebraska after graduating in 1960 and then in 1964 he started his 35-year career in Fort Morgan, retiring in 1999. He initially taught both band and orchestra in Fort Morgan and later concentrated on the orchestra program in the Fort Morgan School District teaching 4th and 5th graders as well as the High School Program. He also filled the rest of his evenings giving private lessons, working with the High School Chamber Orchestra and the annual Musical Pit Orchestra. He served as a music adjudicator for CHSSA for 21 years. He also served as choir director at both the United Methodist Church and the United Presbyterian Church for a total of 19 years. Larry received the rare honor of being inducted into the CHSAA Hall of Fame as a music educator and is also a member of the Chadron State College Music Teacher's Hall of Fame. He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren, spending time at his cabin in Red Feather Lakes, fishing and bird hunting. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and was an avid Cornhusker Fan. Survivors include his three sons and their families, Mike (Christie) of Boone, IA; Dan (Tara) of Fort Collins, CO, Alan (Amy) of Windsor, CO; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, 1 sister, Gayle, and his parents. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 10:00 AM at the Fort Morgan United Methodist Church. It will also be available on United Methodist Church Facebook Live. Concluding Services and interment will be in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill, NE at 3:00 PM. on November 27, 2020.¹

     Geraldine Dickerson was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Morrill, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.¹ Her Social Security Number was 508-48-9544.³ She was born on March 6, 1940 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^3,1 She married Larry Dean Overton, son of Clarence Lloyd Overton and Dorothy Iola Leiter, on August 30, 1959 at Morrill, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^1,2 As of August 30, 1959,her married name was Overton.¹ Geraldine Dickerson died on March 13, 2002 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 62.^3,1 She Geraldine Overton, 62, of Fort Morgan, Colo., died Wednesday, March 13, at Swedish Medical Center in Denver after suffering a ruptured aneurysm on Tuesday. Funeral services were March 18 at the Fort Morgan United Methodist Church. Concluding services and interment were March 19 at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill. The Heer & Jolliffe Mortuary of Fort Morgan is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for the Fort Morgan United Methodist Women's Group. She was born March 6, 1940, in Scottsbluff to Gerry & Roberta Dickinson. She married Larry Overton on Aug. 30, 1959, in Morrill. The Overton family moved to Fort Morgan in 1964. Mrs. Overton enjoyed reading, gardening, playing the piano and writing poetry. She had several of her poems published and won a first place award for a poem by the National Poet Society. Her biggest joy was spending time with her family. She was an active member of the Fort Morgan United Methodist Church and served as president of the United Methodist Womens Group and was a state representative to the UMW. She was also a member of PEO Chapter S. At the time of her death, Geraldine worked as a substitute teacher for the RE-3 School District in Fort Morgan. She was also a member of the Fort Morgan, Colorado and National Education Associations. She was preceded in death by one brother and her father. Survivors include her husband, Larry, of Fort Morgan; son, Michael of Boone, Iowa; son, Daniel of Windsor, Colo; son, Alan of Eaton, Colo; mother, Roberta Dickinson of Morrill; sister, Sharon Karnes of Morrison, Colo; sister, Doris MacDonald of Scottsbluff and seven grandchildren. on March 20, 2002.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 506-32-1381.⁵ Carrie Leona Overton was born on September 1, 1903 at Nebraska.^2,5,1 She married Raymond Richard "Ray" Young on October 25, 1922.² As of October 25, 1922,her married name was Young. Carrie Leona Overton died on January 21, 1994 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 90.^5,1

     Raymond Richard "Ray" Young was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.³ He was born on February 6, 1895 at Burchard, Pawnee Co., Nebraska.^3,1,4 He married Carrie Leona Overton, daughter of Ira Oliver Overton and Zella Zora Felton, on October 25, 1922.³ Raymond Richard "Ray" Young died on August 19, 1961 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.^3,4

     Richard Albert Young married Paula Naranjo.^2,5 Richard Albert Young was born on February 22, 1924 at Clay Center, Clay Co., Nebraska.^2,3,1

     Paula Naranjo married Richard Albert Young, son of Raymond Richard "Ray" Young and Carrie Leona Overton.^2,1 Paula Naranjo was buried at New Collins Cemetery, Alice, Jim Wells Co., Texas.¹ Her Social Security Number was 458-09-3542.³ Her married name was Young. She was born on January 22, 1916 at Texas.^2,3 She died on April 18, 2006 at Texas at age 90.^3,1 She Paula Naranjo Young, a homemaker and a retired doctor's assistant, died April 18, 2006. She was 90. Survivors include her husband, Richard; a son, Alfred Young of Corpus Christi; a brother, Uvaldo Naranjo of Alice; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. April 20 at Walker-Mora Funeral Home, Alice. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. April 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alice. Burial will be in New Collins Cemetery, Alice. on April 20, 2006.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 505-32-1382.⁵ Doris Irene Young was born on June 10, 1925 at Nebraska.^2,1,5 She died on February 29, 1996 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 70.^5,1

     Her Social Security Number was 506-24-5832.⁴ Virginia Clare Young was born on October 31, 1927 at Nebraska.^1,4 She married James Alford Ertner on February 3, 1956.¹ As of February 3, 1956,her married name was Ertner. Virginia Clare Young died on July 14, 1991 at age 63.⁴

     Raymond Bruce Young Raymond was adopted. He was born on August 8, 1966.¹ He died in February, 1968 at age 1.¹

     His Social Security Number was 507-48-5481.⁴ Charles John "Charlie" Ruhga was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.^5,3,6 He was born on July 18, 1883 at Avoca, Cass Co., Nebraska.^5,4,2,3 He married Bertha Ellen Felton, daughter of George Alonzo Felton and Anna Mary "Annie" Littrel, on February 21, 1909 at Nebraska.^5,7,3,8 Charles John "Charlie" Ruhga died on March 15, 1971 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 87.^5,3 He Charles John Ruhga, 87, born July 18, 1883 at Avoca, Nebraska, passed away March 15, 1971 at the Good Samaritan Home in Nelson, Nebraska. He married Bertha Ellen Felton February 21, 1909. She passed away March 25, 1928. He is survived by 3 daughters and 1 son, Mrs. Dewey Eckles, Nelson, Nebraska; Mrs. Melvin Brennfoerder, Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. Arthur Brennfoerder, Edgar, Nebraska; Marvin Ruhga, Nelson, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Clara Love, San Francisco, California and 2 brothers, Louie, Avoca, Nebraska and Walter, Cook, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 18, 1971 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church with Victor Schwarz officiating. Casket bearers are Gene Ferebee, Glenn Oltmans, Jim Ferebee, Marvin Oltmans, Gerald Whiteley, Earl Adamson and Gene Holsteen. Burial will be in the Edgar Cemetery. Arrangements by Klawitter Funeral Home. on March 18, 1971.³

     Her Social Security Number was 507-62-1058.¹¹ Helen Louvinia Ruhga was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹² She was born on August 13, 1911 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^2,11,12 As of May 28, 1932,her married name was Eckles.¹ She married Dewey Dean Eckles on May 28, 1932 at Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.^2,1,4 Helen Louvinia Ruhga died on June 17, 2003 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 91.^11,12 She Eckles, Helen Ruhga, 91, Nelson, died Tuesday (6/17/03) in Superior. Born, Angus. Survivors: daughters, Jo Ann Fleharty, Hays, Kan., Donna Lee Bise, Wichita, Kan., Barbara Jean Ittner, Noel, Mo; sister, Evelyn Barge, Edgar; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside service: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nelson City Cemetery. No visitation. Memorials to Nelson Good Samaritan Center or Senior Center, in care of Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 282, Superior 68978. Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, Nelson. on June 19, 2003.¹²

     Dewey Dean Eckles was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^4,3 His Social Security Number was 506-01-4022.⁵ He was born on November 5, 1898 at Maryville, Nodaway Co., Missouri.^4,5,2,3 He married Helen Louvinia Ruhga, daughter of Charles John "Charlie" Ruhga and Bertha Ellen Felton, on May 28, 1932 at Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.^4,2,3 Dewey Dean Eckles died on October 7, 1971 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 72.^4,2,3 He Dewey Dean Eckles was born November 5, 1898 at Maryville, Missouri, the son of Samuel E. and Harriet Anderson Eckles. He passed away suddenly at his home in Nelson on October 7, 1971, at the age of 72. On May 28, 1932 he was married to Helen L. Ruhga at Mankato, Kansas. To this union were born three daughters. Duke, as he was known, came to Nelson in early childhood and lived all his life in Nelson. He served in France during World War I and later became a member of the American Legion. He worked as a telephone lineman and retired in 1955 due to his health. Duke was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Harry Lee, one sister, Fern Daniels (sic) and one grandson, Tommy Lee Bise. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, JoAnn Fleharty of Hays, Kansas, Donna Lee Bise of Wichita, Kansas and Barbara Jean Ittner of Columbia, Missouri; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Gourlay of Nelson and Mrs. Freeda Brown of Brewster, Kansas and one brother, William L. Eckles of Nelson. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 9, 1971 at 3 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Nelson. Rev. Victor Schwarz officiated. Casket bearers were Paul Littrell, Jim Murphy, Henry Dillman, Chas. Larison, Clay Myers and Robert Myers. Interment was in the Nelson Cemetery, Nelson. Arrangements were by the Klawitter Funeral Home. Out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mrs. Freda Brown, Mrs. Joe Classi and Mrs. I.N. Brown, all of Brewster, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eckles, Mrs. Dwight Brennfoerder and Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Brennfoerder, all of Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. John Eckles of York; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Brennfoerder and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruhga and family of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ruhga of Cook; Mr. and Mrs. Art Brennfoerder and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brennfoerder of Edgar; Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Kay of Scottsbluff; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bollman of Seward; Joe Adamson of Geneva; Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Imler, Frank Kubat, Mrs. Roy King, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jacoby and Mr. and Mrs. John Jacoby, all of Superior; Harold Fleharty, Mrs. Vernon Fleharty and Charles Evans of Hastings and Loyd Ocobock of Republic, Kansas. on October 14, 1971.³