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     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

     Mary Anna Elizabeth Overbay married Herbert Davis Reed, son of Roscoe Cecil Reed and Mary Elizabeth Conner.¹ Mary Anna Elizabeth Overbay was buried at Bland Cemetery, Bland, Bland Co., Virginia.^3,4 She Mary Anna Overbay Havens, September 5, 1939 - November 24, 2016. Mary Anna Overby Havens, 77, of Pearisburg, VA, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Heritage Hall- Rich Creek. She was born September 5, 1939 in Smyth County, the daughter of the late Noah & Florence Thomas Overbay. She loved to sew. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 47 years, Sidney Estel Havens. A graveside service is planned at Morning Star Cemetery, Bland, VA.⁴ Her married name was Reed.¹ She was born on September 5, 1939 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She died on November 24, 2016 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,4

     Thomas Lee Bise was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^3,1,2 He was born on May 24, 1956 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² He died on May 25, 1956 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2 He Thomas Lee Bise, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bise of Nelson, passed away Friday evening at Brodstone hospital (sic) in Superior. He is survived by his parents and one sister, Teri Lynn; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Eckles of Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Bise of North Platte; great grandparents, Mrs. J.T. Bise of Ruskin and C.J. Rugha of Nelson. Services were held Saturday afternoon with burial in the Nelson cemetery (sic). Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Bise and Barbara and Mrs. Carl Thompson of North Platte, Mrs. J.T. Bise of Ruskin, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ocoback and Ruth of Republic, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. Homer Biltoft and family of Nora, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Gourlay of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Mabel King of Superior, and Mrs. Bill Eckles jr. of Beatrice. on May 31, 1956.¹

     Ilah Mae Ruhga was buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.¹⁰ Her Social Security Number was 507-92-1259.¹¹ She was born on April 2, 1914 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^4,11,3 She married Melvin August Brennfoerder on June 5, 1938 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^4,1,3 As of June 5, 1938,her married name was Brennfoerder. Ilah Mae Ruhga died on September 11, 1990 at Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, at age 76.^11,1,10 She Ilah Mae Brennfoerder, daughter of Charles and Bertha Ruhga, was born April 2, 1914, near Angus, Nebraska, and died Tuesday at Baptist Regional Health Center after a brief illness. She was 76. Prior to moving to Miami, Oklahoma, ten years ago, they lived in Omaha for 41 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Miami, Oklahoma. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Brennfoerder of Miami, Oklahoma; three sons, Gordon and Dwight, both of Joplin, and Lynn of Miami; a brother, Marvin Ruhga of Nelson; two sisters, Helen Eckles of Nelson and Evelyn Brennfoerder of Lincoln; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. on September 27, 1990.³

     His Social Security Number was 507-52-4941.⁴ Melvin August Brennfoerder was buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.^1,3 He was born on September 5, 1913 at Lawrence, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^5,4,1,2 He married Ilah Mae Ruhga, daughter of Charles John "Charlie" Ruhga and Bertha Ellen Felton, on June 5, 1938 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^5,1,6 Melvin August Brennfoerder died on March 24, 2007 at Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 93.^4,1 He Melvin August Brennfoerder, of Miami, died at 5:38 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2007, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was 93. Melvin was born Sept. 5, 1913, in Lawrence, Neb., to Fredrick William and Ella D. (Schleif) Brennfoerder. He graduated from Nelson High School, Nelson, Neb. He attended Kearney State Teachers College, Kearney, Neb., where he studied business. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a superintendent after 38 years of service. He was a member of NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees). In the early 1980s, he came to Miami from Omaha, Neb. He had served as an Evangelistic Minister in various churches throughout his life. He was a past elder of First Christian Church in Miami, and was a member of New Hope Christian Church in Miami. On June 5, 1938, he married Ilah Mae Ruhga in Nelson. She preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 1990. He was also preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Bonnie Brennfoerder on Nov. 27, 2005. Survivors include three sons, Gordon Brennfoerder, Dwight Brennfoerder and his wife, Diane, all of Joplin, and Lynn Brennfoerder and his wife, Mary, of Miami; one sister, Myrtle Worley, of Nelson; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home in Miami. The funeral will be Thursday, March 29, at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Christian Church in Miami. Ministers Leon Weece and Gary Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons and husbands of granddaughters, Cody Brennfoerder, Robert Brennfoerder Dodson, Brian Brennfoerder, Todd Brennfoerder, Kent Hudspeth, Mike McKinney, Jeff Johnston and Shane Brennfoerder. The family suggest memorials to First Christian Church, of Miami, or New Hope Christian Church, of Miami in memory of Mr. Brennfoerder.
on March 28, 2007.¹

     Bonnie Jean Baker was buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri.¹ Her Social Security Number was 505-50-4912.³ She was born on April 24, 1942 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.^2,3,1 She married Gordon Eugene Brennfoerder, son of Melvin August Brennfoerder and Ilah Mae Ruhga, on June 18, 1960 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.^2,1 As of June 18, 1960,her married name was Brennfoerder. Bonnie Jean Baker died on November 27, 2005 at Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 63.^4,3,1 She JOPLIN, Mo. - Bonnie Brennfoerder, age 63, of Joplin, passed away at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at her home following 1 year of ill health. Bonnie was born April 24, 1942, in Omaha, Neb. She had lived in Joplin since 1968. She was employed as a registered nurse with St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin for the last 20 years, working in the Emergency Room, Hospice, the CVICU unit and Radiology. She was a member of College Heights Christian Church. Bonnie married Gordon Brennfoerder June 18, 1960, in Omaha, and he survives. Additional survivors include two daughters, Ginnie Hudspeth and husband, Kent, Joplin, and Jil McKinney and husband, Mike, Texarkana, Texas; one brother, Roy Baker, Cedar Creek, Mo; two stepsisters, Carol Scott, Grayson, Ky., and Vicki Gilbert, Kokamo, Ind; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at College Heights Christian Church with Randy Gariss, minister, officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Elders of the church will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mason-Woodard Chapel. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to the College Heights Christian Church Building Program. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary, of Joplin.
on November 29, 2005.¹