Nebraska Mayflower News

2012-01-24T16:50:00.003-06:00

Welcome Aboard!

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Leon Ray Messenger
A descendant of Pilgrim William Bradford
Lincoln

2012-01-10T18:18:00.001-06:00

Supplemental Application Approved

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

Shirley Ann (Bumgardner) Lowery
Burwell
A descendant of Pilgrims John Alden & William Mullins
Priscilla Mullins

2012-01-03T12:47:00.002-06:00

Welcome Aboard!

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Margaret Diane (Doty) Dice [Diane Doty Dice]
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Doty

2011-12-02T23:54:00.001-06:00

Welcome Aboard!

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Betty Carleton (Kimball) Start
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim John Alden

In Memoriam

2011-10-10T09:17:00.007-05:00

Jo Ann Louise (Collins) Leuck
Jan 8, 1936 - Oct 3, 2011

A descendant of Pilgrim John Alden, she joined the Nebraska Society in 1996 and

was a member until 2008.

From the Omaha World-Herald:

Passed away at her home in Laguna Woods, CA, after a long illness. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her independent spirit and her commitment to the principles and causes that guided her life. She loved travel, reading, social events of all kinds, golf, and Nebraska football. Born in Omaha, she was the oldest child of Richard E. "Dick" and Mariann Collins. She was a graduate of Brownell-Talbot School and eventually pursued a career with the Nebraska Department of Labor, from which she retired in 1991. She married Thomas L. Leuck, and together they had 4 children, Colleen, Colette, Constance, and Thomas J. After Jo Ann and her husband were divorced, Omaha World-Herald editorial writer Larry Wilson became her life partner until his death in 1988. In 1995, at the age of 59, Jo Ann graduated from College of St. Mary's Nursing School and moved with her daughter, Constance to Southern California to begin a new life. She launched a career in public health that included 6 years of service and care of the students of Our Lady of Talpa School in Los Angeles and another 10 years as Provider Relations/Nurse Specialist with Harbor Regional Center, Torrance, CA. Her love of travel took her all over the world, to Europe, South America and Asia. She experienced living in Guyana, did volunteer work in Mexico, and walked the Great Wall of China. She also loved cruising, and enjoyed several extended trips with her good friend and partner, Balduin "Bill" Welsch during the last years of her life. She counted among her many achievements swimming with dolphins off the coast of Florida, sipping Champagne on the pink beach of Bermuda, studying Spanish with her grandsons in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and touring Paris and London with her grandchildren, a trip that included a ride through the then newly built Chunnel. She provided care to the people of northern Mexico with the Flying Samaritans, cruised the Rhine River in Germany, and spent time in the Black Forest of Hungary. She traveled to Rome, Venice and Pompeii and watched a glacier calve on Glacier Bay in Alaska. She lived with the Sisters of Providence through Americorps as a new nurse caring for the sick in South Los Angeles and dined at the mansion of the U.S. ambassador in Barbados. Her life was rich and full. She will be missed. She is survived by her brother, Dr. Richard E. Collins, Littleton, CO; 4 children, Colleen Oglesby, Seattle, WA, Colette Green, Harlan, IA; Constance Leuck, Long Beach, CA, Thomas J. Leuck, Peculiar, MO; 8 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard E. and Mariann Collins; sister, Judith Matthews.

At JoAnn's request, no service is scheduled.

Supplemental Application Approved

2011-10-10T09:12:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society congratulates the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

Carrie Jo Sauter

Chicago

A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne

John Billington

Welcome Aboard!

2011-10-10T09:10:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Fred Glen Lowery

Grand Island

A descendant of Pilgrim Myles Standish

Welcome Aboard!

2011-08-07T10:31:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Daniel Edward Hile
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim James Chilton

Welcome Aboard!

2011-06-02T07:55:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Laurie Jo (McCann) Moriarty
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland
Omaha

Jennifer Jo (Sharpe) Lederer
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland
Omaha

Emily Ann (Sharpe) Venteicher
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland
Shawnee, Kan.

Rebecca Lynn (Sharpe) Rogers
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland
Bennington, Neb.

Welcome Aboard!

2010-12-28T21:41:00.002-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

David Weston Haggart Jr.
Phoenix, Ariz.
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Andrew Bourne Haggart
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Mark William Haggart
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Richard Bourne Haggart
Mountain View, Calif.
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Supplemental Application Approved

2010-12-24T11:05:00.001-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

Barbara Jean (Bourne) Haggart
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland
Elizabeth Tilley

Welcome Aboard!

2010-12-07T17:28:00.001-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Mary Carolyn (Dick) Hardie
College Station, Texas
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Welcome Aboard!

2010-11-30T15:29:00.001-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Betty Jean (Cady) Mapes
Fullerton
A descendant of Pilgrim James Chilton

Jeanne Elizabeth Mapes
Edmond, Okla.
A descendant of Pilgrim James Chilton

Welcome Aboard!

2010-10-29T16:56:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Daryl Bennett Coleman
Placentia, Calif.
A descendant of Pilgrim Francis Cooke

Brian Ellis Coleman
Moscow, Idaho
A descendant of Pilgrim Francis Cooke

Welcome Aboard!

2010-10-26T17:54:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Barbara Jean (Bourne) Haggart
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Welcome Aboard!

2010-09-30T18:29:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Julie Ann (Bennett) Coleman
Moscow, Idaho
A descendant of Pilgrim Francis Cooke

Rodney Leigh Bennett
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim Francis Cooke

Welcome Aboard!

2010-09-21T17:30:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Sharon Marlene (Fitzsimons) Saathoff
Grand Island
A descendnat of Pilgrim Richard Warren

Welcome Aboard!

2010-07-20T17:06:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Frances Ellen (Cary) Zeiger
Syracuse
A descendant of Pilgrim Richard Warren

Summer Outing

2010-07-04T12:03:00.003-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants' Summer Outing is Saturday, July 10 at Mahoney State Park. Meet at 11:30 a.m.; lunch begins at noon. Attendees may purchase the buffet for $8.25 (adult) or $4.95 (child); menu ordering is also available. A $4 park entry fee is required.

To RSVP, e-mail Ann Reinert at mar68506@yahoo.com or call 402/483-1590.

Welcome Aboard!

2010-06-29T18:42:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Donna Jane (Lilyhorn) Epley
Colorado Springs, Colo.
A descendant of Pilgrim William White

Kathleen Joy (Carlson) Lilyhorn
Holdrege
A descendant of Pilgrim William White

Dorothy Helen (Johnston) Carlson
Holdrege
A descendant of Pilgrim William White

Welcome Aboard!

2010-04-21T15:37:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Julie Anne (Carlson) Uhernik
Parker, Colo.
A descendant of Pilgrim William White

Welcome Aboard!

2010-03-26T20:43:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Meta Marie (Cary) Mahoney
Cedar Rapids
A descendant of Pilgrim Richard Warren

Welcome Aboard!

2010-03-04T17:56:00.002-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Donna Sue (Burleaud) Buhler
Modesto, Calif.
A descendant of Pilgrim Richard Warren

Supplemental Application Approved

2010-03-04T17:53:00.001-06:00

Congratulations to the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

Karen Susan Hawes
Manhattan, Kan.
A descendant of Pilgrims John Howland, Joan (Hurst) (Rogers) Tilley, John Tilley, Stephen Hopkins and Elizabeth (Tilley) Howland
Elizabeth (Fisher) Hopkins

Supplemental Application Approved

2010-01-25T17:20:00.002-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

Karen Susan Hawes
Manhattan, Kan.
A descendant of Pilgrims John Howland, Joan (Hurst) Rogers Tilley, John Tilley & Stephen Hopkins
Elizabeth (Tilley) Howland

In Memoriam

2010-01-16T16:53:00.006-06:00

Jack Lee Dalton
Boise, Idaho
July 20, 1931 - August 16, 2009

A descendant of Pilgrims John Howland and William Brewster, he joined the Nebraska Society in 1963.

From the Idaho Statesman, Aug. 19, 2009:

Jack L. Dalton died Sunday Aug. 16, 2009 in the presence of his wife, children, and grandchildren, after a two year battle with cancer. He held on to life long enough to escort his new granddaughter-in-law, Lurisa, at her wedding to Jack's grandson Steve the day before his death.

Jack, the youngest of three siblings, was born in his maternal grandmother's house in Hominy, Okla. on July 20, 1931 to Derrick Dalton and Helen Agnes Moffatt Dalton. He married Marian Lyn Stull on April 21, 1953 in Rapid City, S.D. and they kept their marriage secret from the public for a month until Jack graduated from college so as to not be expelled from single-student housing. Jack was educated in the Bingham and Alliance, Nebraska public school systems and graduated from Alliance High School in May, 1948. He attended Chadron State Teachers College, Chadron, Neb., and graduated Cum Laude in 1953 with a B.S. in Chemistry. After two years in the Army, he attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan. and received his M.S. in Chemistry in 1958.

Jack liked to tell people that he taught at four different institutions of higher education and never moved his office. Hired in 1958 by President Eugene Chaffee, Jack served Boise Junior College, Boise College, Boise State College and Boise State University for 37 years with distinction, progressing from the rank of Instructor in 1958 to Professor in 1971. He retired in 1995, having served as Acting Chairman of the Chemistry Department from 1968-1970 and Chairman of the Chemistry Department from 1970-1987. Jack served as the school-wide Curriculum Committee Chairman during the period when BJC transformed itself into a four-year institution, helping to build programs of instruction across all majors of the college. He served on the Faculty Association of BJC from 1961-1964, serving as President in 1963-1964. He served on the Faculty Senate of Boise State from 1968-1980 and 1987-1989, and was Chairman of the Senate in 1972-1973. In 1970, he was honored as Outstanding Faculty at Boise State, and in 1971 was honored as an Outstanding Educator of America. He really was a Bronco fan before it was cool, attending Bronco football and basketball games with his family from his hiring in 1958 and serving as official timekeeper and scoreboard operator at Bronco basketball games for many years.

He was an active member of the Idaho Academy of Science for many years, serving that organization as Executive Secretary, Vice-President, and President. He was a Boise State representative to the Pacific Northwest Conference on Higher Education (1965), a representative to the National Conference on Faculty Evaluation (1973) and an Idaho representative to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1980). He was active in stamp collecting and glass collecting with his wife Marian and they formed many dear friendships with individuals through these activities. He had a life-long enthusiasm for gardening and loved to work in his large rose garden. He was an avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction, a trait he passed on to his children. During his retirement, he and his wife Marian enjoyed their world-wide travels, cruising the Caribbean several times, making several cruises down the rivers of Europe, and visiting China, the British Isles, Russia and Australia. Jack always said that his proudest accomplishments were his children (Allen, Teri and Wendy) his grandchildren (John, Steve, Jack, Annie, and Ben) and his great grandchildren (Jake and Emily). In his last days, he wanted it to be known that "I had a good life. I did almost everything I ever wanted to do, and I enjoyed it all."

Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marian, his son Allen Dalton and wife Sandra; daughter Teri Sackman and partner Laurel; daughter Wendy Leslie and husband Kenny; grandson John Sackman and great grandson Jake; grandson Steve Sackman, wife Lurisa and great-granddaughter Emily; grandson Jack A. Dalton, granddaughter Annie Treinen and husband Mike; and, grandson Ben Dalton. He is also survived by his sisters Jeane Rice (husband Otis) of Appleton, Wisconsin and June Brennan of Ellsworth, Nebraska as well as by numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Supplemental Application Approved

2010-01-05T22:45:00.001-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

David Adam Briggs
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrims John Howland and William Mullins
John Alden

Welcome Aboard!

2009-12-23T17:30:00.003-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Corene Donna (Pritchard) Phillips
Pleasanton
A descendant of Pilgrim William Brewster

Andrew Wood Strain
Oakland, Calif.
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Doty

Benjamin James Strain
Olathe, Kan.
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Doty

Martha Stilwell (Strain) Hazel
Pleasanton, Calif.
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Doty

Supplemental Applications Approved

2009-12-15T23:21:00.002-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following members on the approval of supplemental applications:

David Adam Briggs
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland
William Mullins

Shirley Ann (Bumgardner) Lowery
Burwell
A descendant of Pilgrims Myles Standish and John Alden
William Mullins

Supplemental Application Approved

2009-12-08T15:37:00.002-06:00

Welcome Aboard!

2009-12-02T16:11:00.002-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Betty Joan (Schrodt) Albanez
Papillion
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Fuller

Welcome Aboard!

2009-11-24T12:02:00.001-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Gerald Robert Warner
LaVista
A descendant of Pilgrim William Bradford

In Memoriam

2009-11-16T17:38:00.002-06:00

Walton Douglas Roberts
Lincoln
June 20, 1933 - Sept. 21, 2008

A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland, he was a Nebraska Society life member, who was elected to membership in 1954.

In Memoriam

2009-11-11T23:52:00.005-06:00

Jack Miles Hart
June 21, 1924 - Sept. 19, 2009

From the Daily News-Sun, Sun Valley, Ariz., Sept. 23, 2009:

Jack Hart, 85, of Sun City, Arizona, died Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Peoria, Arizona. Born on a farm near Cozad, Nebraska, he was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and served three years aboard submarines with the US Navy during World War II. Hart joined the staff of the Lincoln (NE) Journal Newspaper in 1950. He served as farm editor, government reporter and editor of the editorial page before being named managing editor in 1974. He left the newspaper to become natural resources coordinator for Governor Charles Thone. He later lobbied for the city of Lincoln in the Nebraska Legislature and then established a public relations business. In 1991 he and his wife, Mary, moved to Sun City, Arizona where he became active in community affairs, including service as board member of the Sun City Homeowners Association and Sun Cities Area Historical Society. He served as President of the Sun City Republican Club, the Nebraska Club of the Sun Cities, and the Sun City Bell Lions Club. For a time, Jack was a blogger for the Arizona Republic. He was a member of the Willowbrook United Methodist Church, Sun City. Hart authored a biography of Virginia Smith, a resident of Sun City West. After serving 18 years in Congress, she was the only woman from Nebraska ever elected to the US House of Representatives. In 2001, after the death of Mary, he married Judy Taylor, who had moved to Arizona from Pennsylvania. He is also survived by daughters: Linda Stroh of Glendale (George Stroh) and Susan Hart of Federal Way, Washington; two granddaughters; and three great-granddaughters. Jack has donated his brain and body to the nationally acclaimed Sun Health Research Institute in the hopes that they soon will find a cure for Alzheimer's, the disease that finally claimed him. Memorial donations may be made to the Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Avenue, Sun City, Arizona 85373 or Sun Health Research Institute, 10515 W. Santa Fe Drive., Sun City, Arizona, 85351. Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 10:30 A.M. at the Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Avenue, Sun City, Arizona.

A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland, he joined the Nebraska Society in 2008.

Supplemental Application Approved

2009-11-05T17:08:00.001-06:00

Supplemental Application Approved

2009-10-15T17:23:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

Shirley Ann (Bumgardner) Lowery
Burwell
A descendant of Pilgrim Myles Standish
John Alden

Supplemental Application Approved

2009-10-08T18:04:00.002-05:00

In Memoriam

2009-10-08T17:58:00.003-05:00

Laura Lucille (Thomas) Stohlmann
Louisville
Jul 20, 1916 - Sep 13, 2009

She joined the Nebraska Society in 1996 and was a descendant of Pilgrims Richard Warren, Francis Cooke and Henry Samson. Born near Hepburn, Iowa, to John and Anna M. Thomas. She married Clarence Stohlmann on September 4, 1938. They raised three children, John, Judy and Joan. They were partners in many local businesses which they started. She was the chairman of the Election Board and an active member of the Republican Women's Club, Tuesday Night Club, The Extension Club, PTA & County Fair Board. Funeral was Sept. 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Louisville.

Welcome Aboard!

2009-08-18T18:05:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descedants welcomes:

Elizabeth (Stilwell) Strain
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Doty

Supplemental Application Approved

2009-08-11T17:44:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

Jon David Saunders
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrims Richard Warren and John Howland
Edward Fuller

Welcome Aboard!

2009-08-11T17:42:00.003-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Genevieve Elaine (Taylor) Kline
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim Stephen Hopkins

Erin Amber (Crisp) Mauck
New Albany, Ind.
A descendant of Pilgrim Isaac Allerton

Welcome Aboard!

2009-08-04T11:05:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Janice Lorene (Parsons) Osborn
Ashland
A descendant of Pilgrim John Billington

Welcome Aboard!

2009-07-27T17:34:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Shirley Ann (Bumgardner) Lowery
Burwell
A descendant of Pilgrim Myles Standish

Tara Marie (Brown) Vick
O'Fallon, Mo.
A descendant of Pilgrim Myles Standish

Welcome Aboard!

2009-07-17T18:47:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Karen Susan Hawes
Manhattan, Kan.
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Supplemental Application Approved

2009-07-07T19:57:00.002-05:00

Welcome Aboard!

2009-06-23T12:54:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Leedra Rose (Marlin) Schneider
Bellevue
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Welcome Aboard!

2009-06-11T18:21:00.002-05:00

Betty Rae (Maaske) Foreman
Council Bluffs, Iowa
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Supplemental Application Approved

2009-06-02T18:15:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

Kim Elise (Carey) Butler
Gretna
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Doty
Richard Warren

Welcome Aboard!

2009-05-28T18:29:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Sharon Jo Lovegrove
Fairmont
A descendant of Pilgrim Henry Samson

Kristen Elise (Osborn) Cart
Antioch, Ill.
A descendant of Pilgrim John Billington

Welcome Aboard!

2009-05-26T17:40:00.004-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Susan Jean (Lovegrove) Taylor
Geneva
A descendant of Pilgrim Henry Samson

Supplemental Application Approved

2009-05-26T17:37:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

Kathryn Rae (Foreman) Morrissey
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland
Stephen Hopkins

Welcome Aboard!

2009-05-21T17:26:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Thomas Dale Lovegrove
Fairmont
A descendant of Pilgrim Henry Samson

Welcome Aboard!

2009-05-12T17:22:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Pamela Jean (Letourneau) Fallon
Randolph
A descendant of Pilgrim John Alden

Welcome Aboard!

2009-04-14T22:26:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Jon David Saunders
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim Richard Warren

Welcome Aboard!

2009-04-01T22:23:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Lizabeth Ann (Pett) Heizer
Las Vegas
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Supplemental Applications Approved

2009-04-01T22:19:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society congratulates the following members on approved supplemental applications:

Rebecca Lynn (Fischer) Hardy
Ainsworth
A descendant of Pilgrims Peter Browne and John Billington
Francis Cooke

Christina Michelle (Hardy) Buckles
Ainsworth
A descendant of Pilgrims Peter Browne and John Billington
Francis Cooke

Brandon Kyle Hardy
Ainsworth
A descendant of Pilgrims Peter Browne and John Billington
Francis Cooke

Welcome Aboard!

2009-03-24T16:25:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Kathryn Rae (Foreman) Morrissey
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Welcome Aboard!

2009-03-03T17:56:00.003-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Carrie Jo [Wagner] Sauter
Chicago
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne

Russell Richard Miller
Osceola
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne

Supplemental Application Approved

2009-02-27T17:46:00.001-06:00

Congratulations to the following member on approval of a supplemental application:

Jonathan Patrick Fischer
Norfolk
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne
William Brewster

Supplemental Applications Approved

2009-02-24T16:40:00.003-06:00

The Nebraska Society congratulates the following members on approved supplemental applications:

Rebecca Lynn (Fischer) Hardy
Ainsworth
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne
John Billington

Christina Michelle (Hardy) Buckles
Ainsworth
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne
John Billington

Brandon Kyle Hardy
Ainsworth
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne
John Billington

Welcome Aboard!

2009-02-19T17:56:00.001-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Christina Leanna Masters
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim Francis Cooke

Supplemental Applications Approved

2009-02-17T17:44:00.003-06:00

Congratulations to these members on approval of supplemental applications:

Judith Fay (Masters) Moore
Syracuse
A descendant of Pilgrim Francis Cooke
Richard Warren

Jeremy Scott Fischer
Cary, N.C.
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne
William Brewster

Joshua Reid Fischer
Fremont
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne
William Brewster

Supplemental Applications Approved

2009-02-14T11:50:00.002-06:00

Congratulations to these members on approval of supplemental applications:

Kay Elaine (Bauman) Blair
Grand Island
A descendant of Pilgrims William Mullins, John Alden & Thomas Rogers
George Soule

Karl Edward Bauman
Chapel Hill, NC
A descendant of Pilgrims William Mullins, John Alden & Thomas Rogers
George Soule

Kim Billy Blair
Arlington, MA
A descendant of Pilgrims William Mullins, John Alden & Thomas Rogers
George Soule

Welcome Aboard!

2009-02-14T11:49:00.002-06:00

Matthew James Fuller
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Fuller

In Memoriam

2009-01-24T19:19:00.004-06:00

William Jerod Story
Maxwell
Nov. 3, 1922 - July 19, 2006

A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Fuller, he joined the Nebraska Society in 1962.

Welcome Aboard!

2009-01-22T17:33:00.001-06:00

Stephanie Sue (Witham) Donsig
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim William Brewster

In Memoriam

2009-01-17T09:51:00.009-06:00

Anna Gwendolyn (Slice) Hammond
Sydney

July 23, 1923 - Jan. 10, 2009

A descendant of Pilgrim Stephen Hopkins, she was a member of the Nebraska Society from 1995 to 2003.

From the Star-Herald, Jan. 14, 2009:

SIDNEY - Anna Gwendolyn Hammond, age 85, of Sidney, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 10, 2009, at the Memorial Health Center Extended Care in Sidney. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Sidney, with Rev Dr. Charles Alkula officiating. Cremation has been held; there will be no visitation at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Anna's name to the First United Methodist Church or to the Cheyenne County Historical Association. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Gwendolyn Hammond, the daughter of Roy and Sadie Teresa (Krause) Slice, was born at the home of her grandparents in Sterling, Colo., July 23, 1923. She attended the Sterling Public Schools and graduated from Logan County High School with the class of 1941. Anna Gwen joined the Methodist Church in 1934, and was a life long member. On Jan. 4, 1942, Anna was united in marriage to Billy Dean Hammond in Sterling. After World War II the family lived in Scottsbluff, moving to Sidney in January 1949, just before the great blizzard of that year.

Anna Gwen was employed in the Office of the Cheyenne County Assessor in Sidney as a part time and full time employee for more than 32 years, retiring as Deputy County Assessor in 1985. She enjoyed the hobbies of fishing and genealogy and was a charter member of the Cheyenne County Genealogical Society. She was a Girl Scout leader and a member of the research team of the Cheyenne County Historical Association and a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants. She also enjoyed camping with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Bill of Sidney; one daughter, Pam Swanson of St. Joseph, Mo.; two sons, Charles Hammond and wife Pat of Dalton, and Kevin Hammond and wife Patty of Lincoln; her sister, Shirley Trum and husband Paul of Lewellen; and brother, Roy Slice and wife Bea of Livermore, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Anna was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Jerald Swanson; and one daughter-in-law, Virginia Hammond.

In Memoriam

2009-01-15T18:09:00.007-06:00

E. H. (Emanuel Hey) Shoemaker Jr.

North Platte

Sept. 5, 1915 - Jan. 9, 2009

A descendant of Pilgrims John Alden, William Brewster and Stephen Hopkins, he joined the Nebraska Society in 1955. His two daughters and four grandchildren are members of the Nebraska Society.

From the North Platte Telegraph, Jan. 11, 2009:

E.H. "Shoey" Shoemaker Jr, 93, of North Platte, died Jan. 9, 2009, at his home. He was born on Sept. 5, 1915, in Jamaica, N.Y., to Emanuel Hey Sr. and Pauline Peacock Shoemaker. Shoey graduated from Scarsdale New York High School in 1933.

A year later he entered the U.S. Army. After his discharge he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business where he was a second-generation member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) Fraternity. After graduation, he entered into the insurance business in Chicago. This is where he met and later married Marie McFerren on June 14, 1941.

The couple moved to Milwaukee, Wis., with Shoey's insurance company. Marie's father soon asked him to run the Mildale Ranch, north of North Platte, feeling his business experience would be valuable to the operation. The ranch is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Shoey still had a hand in the operation of the ranch to his last days.

In addition to his ranching duties, Shoey took an active part in his local community. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of our Savior, having served on the Vestry and as Senior Warden; he was a lifetime member of the NE Cattlemen's Association, being named Cattleman of the Year in 1993; a member of the NE Chamber of Commerce, named Businessman of the Year in 2005; past president of the North Platte Chamber of Commerce; was inducted into 2002 into the Cattleman's Hall of Fame; was an original member of the Board of Trustees for the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center; an original board of directors member of North Platte National Bank; past member of the City Planning Commission; Past Chairman of the Memorial Hospital Board; was a member of the North Platte School Board; was the past president of the NE Stockgrowers Association; and was head of the tax committee for the National Cattleman's Association. He was instrumental in working with others to establish banking and insurance operations in North Platte, and was an active and enthusiastic spokesman for the ranching and beef industry.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Marie, of North Platte; two daughters, Sandra (Eric) Hornbacher of Winter Park, Fla., and Diane (Tom) Loughery of Satellite Beach, Fla.; a sister, Joan (John "Beef") Meader of Morristown, N.J.; four grandchildren, Tyler (Karen) Carraway of Denver, Jennifer Carraway of Maitland, Fla., Shaun Loughery of North Platte, and Brandon Loughery of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a great-grandchild, Sophia Marie Carraway of Denver; several nieces and nephews, including M.L. (Rick) Martin of North Platte, Stewart (Kathy) Allen of North Platte; and great nieces and nephews, Mark Allen, Matt (Audra) Allen and Charlie Martin. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Pauline Reeder.

Memorials may be given to the Nebraska Cattleman's Association Scholarship Fund or the Sandhills Cattleman Association Scholarship Fund. Online condolences can be made at http://www.adamsswanson.com/. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at the Episcopal Church of our Savior with the Rev. Elle Thoeber officiating. A reception with the family will be afterwards at the church. A private family burial will take place at North Platte Cemetery prior to the service with military honors.

Welcome Aboard!

2009-01-15T18:03:00.002-06:00

Mike Todd Fuller
Grand Island
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Fuller

Dustin John Fuller
Mesa, Ariz.
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Fuller

Audrey Suzanne Volk
Alameda, Calif.
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Fuller

Samantha May Volk
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Fuller

Launa Rae Fuller
Grand Island
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Fuller

Welcome Aboard!

2009-01-01T09:19:00.001-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Jerry Wayne Miller
Fairbury
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne

Welcome Aboard!

2008-12-09T22:44:00.001-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Robert Colby Pugsley
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim Thomas Rogers

Supplemental Application Approved

2008-12-02T15:09:00.001-06:00

Cheryl Lynn (Anderson) Clark
Elwood
A descendant of Pilgrims Stephen Hopkins, Mary Norris, Elizabeth Fisher & Degory Priest
Edward Doty

"Mayflower's living history"

2008-11-28T09:40:00.015-06:00

From the Omaha World-Herald, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2008:

Omahan traces his Pilgrim roots

BY CHIP OLSEN WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Like a distant ancestor did hundreds of years earlier, Marty Beerman set a course to discover something new.

What he found after years of research linked him directly to an American icon - the Mayflower.

Beerman, of Omaha, is a descendant of Richard Warren, one of 102 people who traveled in 1620 aboard the vessel from England to what is now Plymouth, Mass. The storied ship is a staple in U.S. history and for many a symbol of religious freedom, American democracy and the Thanksgiving celebration.

Beerman, 47, said Thanksgiving always has been his favorite holiday. When he learned in 1989 that he is linked to the Mayflower, the day became even more meaningful.He said, "It really makes the history part of it come alive. . . . Being a Pilgrim wasn't easy. Just knowing more about them and understanding that's your family makes it more interesting than what you read in history books."

In his Children's Hospital office recently, Beerman, vice president of marketing, shared a stack of old records - birth certificates, death and census records, marriage licenses, wills and deeds. Each one is a piece in a giant puzzle.

Beerman became a detective, searching for clues to connect the dots of his family history. He built his case one generation before another.

"You start with what you know," Beerman said. "Then work your way back.

"But discovering that his roots led to New England and the famed ship was a surprise.

After his grandmother died in Iowa more than 20 years ago, Beerman's interest in his ancestry kicked in.

Through his search, he found that his family slowly migrated from New England to the Midwest. As he researched, he found himself plotting the reverse course, following one ancestor at a time on a path back to New England and eventually to the Mayflower itself.

One way he marked his discovery was personalized license plates that read "1620" on one car and "Pilgrim" on another.

Along the way, he discovered many other family tales.

One relative served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, later receiving a pension of $8 a month. Pension records, which often listed descendants, were a valuable source of clues.

Other relatives, he found, served in the Civil War and the War of 1812.

Such details help make the past pop."When you can frame it in terms of those events, for me, it makes history more interesting," said Beerman, who graduated from Creighton University with a journalism degree.

He said his wife, Jane, often jokes that in nearly two dozen years she has never spent a vacation that didn't involve visiting a burial ground. The couple have two teenage children.

Cemeteries often offer worthy tips."You're looking for graves," he said. "You're looking for families.

"When lucky, he would find three or four generations together in one spot, providing valuable clues to the step in his journey, he said.

It's important, too, for him to keep a record for his own descendants. In several hundred years, his relatives might find this work useful, he said.

"You're documenting this for a future generation," he said.

He also helps others trace their family history and find links to the Mayflower as historian for Nebraska's chapter of the Mayflower Society.

It's much faster and easier now with the Internet. His ancestral search - done before the computer age - moved like a crawl compared to what now can be found with a click.

During his own search, he often traveled and wrote hundreds of letters.

All 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada have established society chapters to honor the Mayflower's passengers and their roles in American history. The society is based in Plymouth.

Paul S. Bumpus, the society's historian general in Plymouth, said estimates put the number of Mayflower descendants in this country between 30 million and 40 million people. Most, he said, simply are unaware of their connections.

The society offers membership to people who prove a line of descent from at least one of the 29 Mayflower passengers who left descendants.

Bumpus, who had 22 family members on the ship, said the society has about 27,000 active members and about 80,000 throughout its existence. It was founded in 1897.

Nebraska's chapter has about 300 members. Iowa's has more than 360, many of whom are from the western edge of the state, said Ruth M.F. Tucker, Iowa's chapter historian, who had five ancestors on the ship.

Beerman, Bumpus and Tucker all can trace their families to Richard Warren, making them distant cousins. Others with more famous names who descended from Warren include Ulysses S. Grant and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

The passengers boarded the Mayflower in September 1620. They reached their destination in the winter. The harsh weather contributed to many deaths and struggles as some created a colony at Plymouth.

Some passengers left England to escape religious persecution. Others looked to build new lives separate from the church. Many were likely frightened, cold and lonely. But all were bound together, traveling to an unknown land and an uncertain future.

Beerman tries to keep that in mind."An interesting thing to remember is that these people were just like us," he said. "They were just trying to survive."

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In Memoriam

2008-11-22T15:13:00.006-06:00

Robert William Hageman
Ithaca
March 19, 1923 - November 21, 2008

A descendant of Pilgrim John Alden, he joined the Nebraska Society in 1975, and served as Governor from 1984 to 1986. Services at Ithaca United Methodist Church; interment at Indian Mound Cemetery, Ithaca.

Welcome Aboard!

2008-11-21T18:22:00.002-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Erin Elisabeth (Cummings) Wilhelm
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim Myles Standish

In Memoriam

2008-11-17T18:23:00.004-06:00

Florence Janet Clark
Lincoln
February 20, 1920 - November 13, 2008

A descendant of Pilgrim Richard Warren, Florence joined the Nebraska Society in 1949. At the time of her death, she had been a member of the Society longer - 59 years - than any other current member. She had previously served as Society secretary.

Welcome Aboard!

2008-11-13T18:33:00.001-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Glenn Edward Miller
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne

Welcome Aboard!

2008-11-04T17:25:00.002-06:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes eight new members:

Gretchen Kay (Heizer) Harvey
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

John Keith Burt
Grafton
A descendant of Pilgrim Henry Samson

Linda Kay (Burt) Rebrovic
Chicago
A descendant of Pilgrim Henry Samson

Beverly Ann (Burt) Epke
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim Henry Samson

Effie Marie Epke
Ithaca, NY
A descendant of Pilgrim Henry Samson

Janet Lynne (Burt) Eggers
Superior
A descendant of Pilgrim Henry Samson

Bryan Alan Eggers
Superior
A descendant of Pilgrim Henry Samson

Marcia Mills (Laging) Cummings
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Welcome Aboard!

2008-10-21T20:27:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes two new members:

Stephanie Kay (Weber) Axthelm
Gothenburg
A descendant of Pilgrim William Bradford

Gwen Ellen (Johnson) Otte
Gordon
A descendant of Pilgrim James Chilton

In Memoriam

2008-10-14T17:44:00.004-05:00

Donna Lee (McCashland) Harder

August 11, 1935 - November 28, 2006

(The Nebraska Society was recently notified of this member's death).

Funeral Services for Donna L. Hardin, 71, were conducted from the First Baptist Church in Oxford on Dec. 1, 2006 with Pastor Dave Hunt, officiating. Interment was at the Oxford Cemetery. She died Nov. 28, 2006 at Holdrege. She joined the Nebraska Society in 2002 and was a descendant of Pilgrim John Howland.

Donna was born Aug. 11, 1935 near Lebanon, the fifth of six daughters of Francis “Lloyd” and Elsie (Gay) McCashland. She received her primary education at Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon High School with the class of 1953. Following her education, she was employed by the Goodall Electric Company in Ogallala.

On July 3, 1954 she was united in marriage to Richard Meader and to this union four children were born: Terreen, Bradley, Pamela and Shari. The family made their home in Ogallala until moving to Oxford in 1959. In 1968, Donna owned and operated Donna’s Dime and Dollar Store until she converted it into a Floral Shop in 1971. On Aug. 15, 1981 she was united in marriage to Rodney Hardin. The couple made their home in Oxford, where Donna continued to operate the Posy Patch Floral and Giftsand they also operated the Mule Skinner for several years.

In 1995, Donna retired yet remained active in the community. Donna was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she was active in the Joy Circle, member of the Birthday Club, Wednesday Club, Leisure Hour, the Silver Threads Pinochle Card Club, the Hustler Club and Mrs. Jaycee’s. She also served on the Golden Generation Center Board of Directors and the Thrift Shop Board, where she was currently serving as treasurer. Donna enjoyed crafts, golf, dancing, playing pinochle, collecting dolls, working with flowers and first and foremost loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also painted murals on the classroom walls and made banners for her church.

She is survived by her son, Bradley Meader of Oxford; daughter Pamela Rademaker and her husband, Doyle, and daughter Shari Geer and her husband, Kellyall of Holdrege; son-in-law, Curtis Blue of Oxford; one sister, Sharon Wolzen of Oxford; two brothers-in-law: Elton O’Hare of Oberlin, Kan., and Lawrence Orvis of McCook; four grandchildren: Michelle Hunter and her husband, Travis of Holdrege, Blake and Brock Rademaker and Dylan Geer all of Holdrege; three great grandchildren: McKenna, Max and Amelia Hunter; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Besides her husband, Rod she was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Terreen “Terre” Blue; one grandson, Aaron Blue; four sisters: Glenva Orvis, Mildred O’Hare, Betty Orvis and Vada Huntsman; and two brothers-in-law: George Orvis and Samuel Huntsman.

Supplemental Applications Approved

2008-10-07T18:17:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to these members on approval of supplemental applications:

Kay Elaine (Bauman) Blair
Grand Island
A descendant of Pilgrims William Mullins & John Alden
Thomas Rogers

Karl Edward Bauman
Chapel Hill, NC
A descendant of Pilgrims William Mullins & John Alden
Thomas Rogers

Kim Billy Blair
Arlington, MA
A descendant of Pilgrims William Mullins & John Alden
Thomas Rogers

Application Fee to Increase

2008-10-06T14:13:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society's application fee increases to $90, up from $45, on Jan. 1, 2009. Final applications submitted to Plymouth after this date will require the higher application fee.

But there's still time to join at the lower rate, if the final application can be submitted prior to the Jan. 1 date. Contact the state historian at mwbeerman@cox.net for more information.

Supplemental Application Approved

2008-09-30T18:22:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates:

Cheryl Lynn (Anderson) Clark
Elwood
A descendant of Pilgrims Stephen Hopkins, Mary Norris and Elizabeth Fisher
Degory Priest

Welcome Aboard!

2008-09-25T17:24:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Marianna Bodenburg
London, England
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne

In Memoriam

2008-08-26T20:47:00.003-05:00

Bonnie Bernice (Hawkins) Richmond Kaufhold (1917-2008)

A descendant of Pilgrim James Chilton, she joined the Nebraska Society in 1969 and was a member for 38 years, before resigning in 2007. Died Aug. 25, 2008 in Wahoo. Survived by two daughters, three sons, two brothers, 24 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 51 great-great-grandchildren. Services Aug. 29 at Kremer Funeral Home in Omaha.

Welcome Aboard!

2008-08-22T17:28:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Corey Grant Phillips
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim William Brewster

Supplemental Applications Approved

2008-08-22T17:23:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following members on the approval of supplemental applications:

Marjorie L. Burt
Geneva
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Fuller
Henry Samson

Timothy L. Fischer
Blair
A descendant of Pilgrims Peter Browne & Francis Cooke
John Billington

Supplemental Applications Approved

2008-08-14T23:04:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to these members on approval of supplemental applications:

Kay Elaine (Bauman) Blair
Grand Island
A descendant of Pilgrim William Mullins
John Alden

Karl Edward Bauman
Chapel Hill, NC
A descendant of Pilgrim William Mullins
John Alden

Kim Billy Blair
Arlington, MA
A descendant of Pilgrim William Mullins
John Alden

Welcome Aboard!

2008-08-07T17:57:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Kim Elise (Carey) Butler
Gretna
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Doty

In Memoriam

2008-08-06T20:01:00.002-05:00

Jessie Gaylord (Clark) Sorum, 90, a descendant of Pilgrim William Brewster, died Aug. 5 in Valley. She joined the Nebraska Society in 2005. Preceded in death by her parents, Merritt and Sigrid (Nord) Clark; brother, Charles Clark, and husband, Merlin Sorum. Survived by sister, Dorothy (Clark) Robertson, South St. Paul, Minn.; brother, Richard Clark, Centuria, Wis.; daughters, Rita Johnson, Grass Valley, Calif.; Maureen (Chris) Westergaard (also a member of the Nebraska Society), Valley; grandchildren, Jennifer Chapman, Angela Higley, Sigrid Thompson, Natalie Dugan, Russell Westergaard; great-grandchildren, Marijke Thompson, Liam and Elijah Chapman; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Aug. 7.

Supplemental Application Approved

2008-08-05T17:56:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to:

Elaine Joan (Fillman) Bodenburg
Playa Del Rey, Calif.
A descendant of Pilgrims Peter Browne and Francis Cooke
John Billington

Welcome Aboard!

2008-07-23T12:39:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

David Adam Briggs
Omaha

A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

Welcome Aboard!

2008-07-01T22:11:00.002-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes three new members:

Kim Billy Blair
Arlington, Mass.

A descendant of Pilgrim William Mullins

James Kendall Johnson
Beatrice

A descendant of Pilgrim Isaac Allerton

William Joseph Cooney
Lincoln

A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland

In Memoriam

2008-06-20T17:18:00.004-05:00

Mary Lucille (Allen) Welsh Farmer, 91, a descendant of Pilgrim William White who joined the Nebraska Society in 1988, died May 29 in Broken Bow. Funeral services were held June 2 at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with the Rev. Glen Emert officiating. Burial was in the Custer Center Cemetery west of Broken Bow. Memorials may given to the United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Mary Lucille, the third and youngest daughter of Edna (Mills) and Andrew Allen, was born Jan. 30, 1917 on the family farm north Westerville. She and her twin brother, Frank, grew up and attended school District 104. She graduated from Westerville High School in 1935 and attended Kearney State Teachers College. She then taught for seven years in Blaine and Custer County.

On May 25, 1944, Lucille was married to Starling Welsh, and after his death in 1945, she resumed her teaching career. On Jan. 30, 1948, she was married to James Farmer, and they lived their entire married life in the Rose Valley Community until 1992 when they moved into Broken Bow. Three children were born to this union; James Jr., Elaine (Doug) Calkins, and Dwight. Lucille was a member of the United Methodist Church for over 75 years, the church circle, D.A.R. and the Senator and Dutchman Valley Extension clubs. Lucille was also a member of the Mayflower Society of which she was very proud. Lucille was proud of her family history and enjoyed studying family genealogy.

Survivors include two sons James Farmer Jr. of Red Cloud and Dwight Farmer of Kearney; one daughter Elaine (Doug) Calkins of Cumberland, Iowa; grandchildren, Jamie (Mandi) Calkins of Corning, Iowa, and Andrea (Corey) Yearington of Clarinda, Iowa; five great-grandchildren Spencer, Logan, and Dalton Calkins, Hunter and McKenna Yearington. Other survivors include a sister Hazel Hollenbeck of Riverton, Wyo., two brothers Clarence Allen of Kearney, and Frank Allen of Las Vegas, Nev. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, a grandson Marc Calkins, and a sister Margaret Collier.

from the Custer County Chief.

In Memoriam

2008-06-17T17:32:00.004-05:00

Mariann Jane (Lang) Collins
Omaha
Nov. 27, 1916 -- June 16, 2008

A descendant of Pilgrim John Alden, she joined the Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants in 1946. At the time of her death, she had been a member of the Nebraska Society longer than any other current member (62 years). She is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Leuck, and son, Richard E. Collins, M.D., both members of the Nebraska Society. Memorial services were June 2o at Fogelstrom Chapel, Immanuel Terrace. Private interment.

Supplemental Application Approved

2008-06-17T17:30:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to:

Cheryl Lynn (Anderson) Clark
Elwood
A descendant of Pilgrims Stephen Hopkins and Mary Norris
Elizabeth Fisher

Supplemental Application Approved

2008-06-11T18:04:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to:

Elaine Joan (Fillman) Bodenburg
Playa Del Rey, Calif.
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne
Francis Cooke

Welcome Aboard!

2008-06-11T18:02:00.001-05:00

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Richard Paul Moore
Syracuse

A descendant of Pilgrim George Soule

Supplemental Application Approved

2008-06-02T19:04:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to:

Becky (Allen) Whedon
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim Francis Cooke
Richard Warren

In Memoriam

2008-06-02T18:58:00.002-05:00

Former Nebraska Society member John Raymond Barton, 83, a descendant of Pilgrim William Brewster, died May 29. He joined the Nebraska Society in 1974 and was a member for 10 years. Memorial services were June 3, with private inurnment at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha. Barton's son, John L. Barton, of Tempe, Ariz., is a member of the Nebraska Society.