Julie Kleinschmit

F, d. before April 2009
Father*Lawrence Joseph Kleinschmit b. 12 Oct 1915, d. 16 Oct 1996
Mother*Leona Roth
Life EventDateDescription
Julie Kleinschmit was the daughter of Lawrence Joseph Kleinschmit and Leona Roth.
Deathbefore April 2009Julie Kleinschmit died before April 2009.

Etta Piccola Whitwer

F, b. circa 1909
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 November 1935As of 27 November 1935,her married name was Kleinschmit.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1909Etta Piccola Whitwer was born circa 1909.
Marriage27 November 1935She married Joe Kleinschmit, son of Henry Kleinschmit and Mary Kast, on 27 November 1935 at Pennington, South Dakota.

Eugene Paul Mille

M, b. circa 1906
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEugene Paul Mille was also known as Miille.
Name VariationEugene Paul Mille was also known as Gene.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1906Eugene Paul Mille was born circa 1906.
Marriage16 January 1928He married Frances Anastasia Kleinschmit, daughter of Jacob Kleinschmit and Mary K. Goeden, on 16 January 1928 at Gregory, South Dakota.

Albert M. Kleber

M, b. 24 May 1905, d. 18 January 1996
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlbert M. Kleber was also known as Klober.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 May 1905Albert M. Kleber was born on 24 May 1905 at Nebraska.
Marriage5 May 1936He married Julia Gertrud Kleinschmit, daughter of Jacob Kleinschmit and Mary K. Goeden, on 5 May 1936.
Death18 January 1996Albert M. Kleber died on 18 January 1996 at Nebraska at age 90.

Ellen Berglund

F, b. 6 November 1919, d. 7 June 2006
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 September 1942As of 14 September 1942,her married name was Kleinschmit.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 November 1919Ellen Berglund was born on 6 November 1919 at Nebraska.
Marriage14 September 1942She married Ray Kleinschmit, son of Jacob Kleinschmit and Mary K. Goeden, on 14 September 1942 also reported as 14 Sep 1943.
Death7 June 2006Ellen Berglund died on 7 June 2006 at Nebraska at age 86.

Doris Fairy Hoffart

F, b. 10 October 1922, d. 19 April 1997
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name11 July 1943As of 11 July 1943,her married name was Kleinschmit.
Married Name1953As of 1953,her married name was Ickler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 October 1922Doris Fairy Hoffart was born on 10 October 1922 at Nebraska.
Marriage11 July 1943She married Jacob Kleinschmit Jr., son of Jacob Kleinschmit and Mary K. Goeden, on 11 July 1943.
Marriage1953Doris Fairy Hoffart married Gerald Lloyd Ickler in 1953.
Death19 April 1997Doris Fairy Hoffart died on 19 April 1997 at Nebraska at age 74.

Henry J. Sudbeck

M, b. 15 November 1872, d. 11 February 1950
Father*Frank Sudbeck b. c 1844, d. a Apr 1910
Mother*Magdalena (?) b. Feb 1843, d. a Apr 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry J. Sudbeck was also known as H. J.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 November 1872Henry J. Sudbeck was born on 15 November 1872 at Nebraska also reported as Oct 1872.
He was the son of Frank Sudbeck and Magdalena (?)
Marriage25 April 1900Henry J. Sudbeck married Elizabeth Suing, daughter of Clemens Suing and Gertrude Ideler, on 25 April 1900.
Death11 February 1950Henry J. Sudbeck died on 11 February 1950 at Yankton, South Dakota, at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Precinct 5, Cedar, NebraskaHenry J. Sudbeck was listed as a son in Frank Sudbeck's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 5, Cedar, Nebraska.1
1900Precinct 5, Cedar, NebraskaHenry J. Sudbeck was listed as a son in Frank Sudbeck's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct 5, Cedar, Nebraska.2
15 April 1910Wynot, Cedar, NebraskaHenry J. Sudbeck was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska, living two doors away from Frank Sudbeck.3
3 January 1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.4
14 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska, living next door to Rudolph Sudbeck.5

Children of Henry J. Sudbeck and Elizabeth Suing

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0744 Page Number 302D.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 5, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T623_919; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 34.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 513; FHL Number: 1374853.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 56.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 439.0.

Margaret M. Sudbeck

F, b. 16 August 1900, d. 5 December 1979
Father*Henry J. Sudbeck b. 15 Nov 1872, d. 11 Feb 1950
Mother*Elizabeth Suing b. 10 Dec 1875, d. Oct 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMargaret M. Sudbeck was also known as Maggie.
Married Name15 April 1922As of 15 April 1922,her married name was Arens.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 August 1900Margaret M. Sudbeck was born on 16 August 1900 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Henry J. Sudbeck and Elizabeth Suing.
Marriage15 April 1922Margaret M. Sudbeck married Anthony J. Arens on 15 April 1922 at Cedar, Nebraska.
Death5 December 1979Margaret M. Sudbeck died on 5 December 1979 at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1910Wynot, Cedar, NebraskaMargaret M. Sudbeck was listed as a daughter in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1910 Census at Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska; living two doors away from Frank Sudbeck.1
3 January 1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaMargaret M. Sudbeck was listed as a daughter in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.2

Children of Margaret M. Sudbeck and Anthony J. Arens

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 513; FHL Number: 1374853.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 56.

Anthony J. Arens

M, b. 4 June 1896, d. 10 February 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnthony J. Arens was also known as Anton.
Name VariationAnthony J. Arens was also known as T. J.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 June 1896Anthony J. Arens was born on 4 June 1896 at Nebraska.
Marriage15 April 1922He married Margaret M. Sudbeck, daughter of Henry J. Sudbeck and Elizabeth Suing, on 15 April 1922 at Cedar, Nebraska.
Death10 February 1960Anthony J. Arens died on 10 February 1960 at age 63.

Children of Anthony J. Arens and Margaret M. Sudbeck

Helen A. Sudbeck

F, b. circa 1905
Father*Henry J. Sudbeck b. 15 Nov 1872, d. 11 Feb 1950
Mother*Elizabeth Suing b. 10 Dec 1875, d. Oct 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1905Helen A. Sudbeck was born circa 1905 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Henry J. Sudbeck and Elizabeth Suing.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1910Wynot, Cedar, NebraskaHelen A. Sudbeck was listed as a daughter in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1910 Census at Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska; living two doors away from Frank Sudbeck.1
3 January 1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaHelen A. Sudbeck was listed as a daughter in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.2
14 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaHelen A. Sudbeck was listed as a daughter in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; living next door to Rudolph Sudbeck.3

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 513; FHL Number: 1374853.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 56.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 439.0.

Regina Sudbeck

F, b. circa 1907
Father*Henry J. Sudbeck b. 15 Nov 1872, d. 11 Feb 1950
Mother*Elizabeth Suing b. 10 Dec 1875, d. Oct 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wieseler.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRegina Sudbeck married Otto Wieseler.
Birthcirca 1907Regina Sudbeck was born circa 1907 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Henry J. Sudbeck and Elizabeth Suing.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1910Wynot, Cedar, NebraskaRegina Sudbeck was listed as a daughter in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1910 Census at Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska; living two doors away from Frank Sudbeck.1
3 January 1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaRegina Sudbeck was listed as a daughter in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 513; FHL Number: 1374853.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 56.

Otto Wieseler

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOtto Wieseler married Regina Sudbeck, daughter of Henry J. Sudbeck and Elizabeth Suing.

Arthur F. Sudbeck

M, b. 13 March 1902, d. March 1976
Father*Henry J. Sudbeck b. 15 Nov 1872, d. 11 Feb 1950
Mother*Elizabeth Suing b. 10 Dec 1875, d. Oct 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 March 1902Arthur F. Sudbeck was born on 13 March 1902 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Henry J. Sudbeck and Elizabeth Suing.
Marriageafter April 1930Arthur F. Sudbeck married Rose Burbach after April 1930.
DeathMarch 1976Arthur F. Sudbeck died in March 1976.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1910Wynot, Cedar, NebraskaArthur F. Sudbeck was listed as a son in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1910 Census at Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska; living two doors away from Frank Sudbeck.1
3 January 1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaArthur F. Sudbeck was listed as a son in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.2
14 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaArthur F. Sudbeck was listed as a son in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; living next door to Rudolph Sudbeck.3

Children of Arthur F. Sudbeck and Rose Burbach

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 513; FHL Number: 1374853.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 56.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 439.0.

Rudolph Sudbeck

M, b. 9 March 1903, d. 16 August 1978
Father*Henry J. Sudbeck b. 15 Nov 1872, d. 11 Feb 1950
Mother*Elizabeth Suing b. 10 Dec 1875, d. Oct 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 March 1903Rudolph Sudbeck was born on 9 March 1903 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Henry J. Sudbeck and Elizabeth Suing.
Marriagecirca 1928Rudolph Sudbeck married Theresa Hoebelheinrich circa 1928.
Death16 August 1978Rudolph Sudbeck died on 16 August 1978 at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1910Wynot, Cedar, NebraskaRudolph Sudbeck was listed as a son in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1910 Census at Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska; living two doors away from Frank Sudbeck.1
3 January 1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaRudolph Sudbeck was listed as a son in Henry J. Sudbeck's household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.2
14 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaRudolph Sudbeck was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska, living next door to Henry J. Sudbeck.3

Child of Rudolph Sudbeck and Theresa Hoebelheinrich

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 513; FHL Number: 1374853.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 56.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 439.0.

Damian Dennis Arens

M, b. 19 February 1934, d. 1 January 1999
Father*Anthony J. Arens b. 4 Jun 1896, d. 10 Feb 1960
Mother*Margaret M. Sudbeck b. 16 Aug 1900, d. 5 Dec 1979
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 February 1934Damian Dennis Arens was born on 19 February 1934 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Anthony J. Arens and Margaret M. Sudbeck.
Death1 January 1999Damian Dennis Arens died on 1 January 1999 at age 64 Damian D. Arens, 64, died Jan. 1, 1999, at McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, S.D. A rosary was Jan. 4 at the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington. Later that evening, a vigil service was held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic
Church, Bow Valley. Funeral services were Jan. 5 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Tomasiewicz officiating. Burial was in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Bow Valley. Pallbearers were David Arens, Steve Uhing, Jason Arens, Kevin Schmidt, David Pavelka and Virgil Pavelka. Damian was born Feb. 19, 1934, to Anthony (TJ) and Margaret (Sudbeck)
Arens. He married Helen E. Pavelka April 18, 1956, in Verdigre. After their marriage, he and Helen lived in the Crofton area from 1956-1961.
They moved to the Bow Valley area where they lived and farmed. He also worked on the construction of the Gavins Point Dam project. Damian was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Bow Valley. Survivors include his wife, Helen, Hartington; eight children and their spouses, Chuck A. and Mary Lynn Arens, Hartington; Donna and Danny Heimes, Hartington; Norma and Dan Thoene, Fordyce; Bette and Michael Hamilton, Madison; Delores and Greg Johnson, Verdigre; Ronald Arens,
Hartington; Roger Arens, Hartington; and Joan F. Arens, Plano, Texas; eight grandchildren; four sisters and their husbands, Lorraine Schmidt, St. Helena; Evelyn Koch, Crofton; Janita and; Robert Uhing, Niobrara; Delores and Charles Arens, Crofton; three brothers and their wives, Gerald and Lucille Arens, Crofton; Dennis and Mary Frances Arens, Hartington; Kenneth and Ruth Arens, Hartington; and a sister-in-law,
Rita Arelis, Fordyce. He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Heather and Christopher Heimes; and one brother, Jerome
Arens.

Children of Damian Dennis Arens

Charles Anthony Arens

M, b. 26 April 1957, d. 2 February 2016
Father*Damian Dennis Arens b. 19 Feb 1934, d. 1 Jan 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Anthony Arens was also known as Chuck A.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 April 1957Charles Anthony Arens was born on 26 April 1957 at Crofton, Nebraska.
He was the son of Damian Dennis Arens.
Death2 February 2016Charles Anthony Arens died on 2 February 2016 at age 58 Charles Anthony Arens, age 58 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family (Sts. Peter & Paul) Catholic Church in Bow Valley, Nebraska with the Rev. Eric Olsen officiating. Burial will be at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, at church, from 5-8:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday at church one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers will be Jamie Hames, Bryan Thoene, Will Koch, Jonathan Heimes, Karl Tanderup, and Zach Kramer. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck's grandchildren, Jackson Arens, Owen Eckmann, Myranda Eckmann, Rydder Eckmann, Landon Clark, Wyatt Clark, Sarah Clark, and Myles Clark.

Charles Anthony Arens was born on April 26, 1957 in Crofton, Nebraska to Damian Dennis and Helen E. (Pavelka) Arens. He grew up in the Bow Valley area and went to country school for kindergarten and 1st grade. He attended 2nd-6th grades at St. Peter & Paul in Bow Valley. Charles graduated from Wynot High School in 1975. After graduation he worked on the farm with his dad. He then worked at Gurney's Seed & Nursery in Yankton and then worked 13 years at the Cheese Plant in Hartington. Charles worked at the Prison in Yankton, SD and worked for a hay farmer in South Dakota where he was able to work with his son Nathan. Chuck's final employment was at Bloom N Egg Farm in Bloomfield, NE.

Charles was a member of Holy Family parish in Bow Valley. He loved watching and participating in tractor pulls. He enjoyed working on cars and tractors as well as being able to identify various bird calls. Chuck was very proud of his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lynn of Hartington; three children and spouses Teresa "Tess" Eckmann of Bloomfield; Mandy and Michael Clark of Hartington, Nathan Arens of Hartington; his mother Helen Arens of Hartington; 8 grandchildren; seven brothers and sisters and spouses Donna and Danny Heimes of Hartington, Norma and Dan Thoene of Fordyce, Bette Hamilton of Crofton, Ronald Arens of Coleridge, Roger Arens of Hartington, Joan F. Arens of Frisco, TX; brother-in-law Greg Johnson of Verdigre.

Charles was preceded in death by his father Damian; a sister Delores Johnson; granddaughter Janet Lynn Eckmann, and father-in-law Cyril Koch.

Donna Arens

F, b. 12 January 1959, d. 13 June 2018
Father*Damian Dennis Arens b. 19 Feb 1934, d. 1 Jan 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name31 July 1977As of 31 July 1977,her married name was Heimes.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 January 1959Donna Arens was born on 12 January 1959 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Damian Dennis Arens.
Death13 June 2018Donna Arens died on 13 June 2018 at age 59 Donna M. Heimes, age 59 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at her residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. Jim Keiter and Rev. Eric Olsen officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Hartington. Visitation will be on Sunday, at church, from 2-5:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers are Bill Heimes, Dean Folkers, Scott Loecker, Craig Rupiper, Chad Burbach, Bryan Thoene, Bob Heimes, Ryan Folkers, Jeff Loecker, Ron Loecker, Robb Burbach, and Nathan Arens.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Donna’s nieces Angie Folkers Luther, Janell Heimes Wortmann, Jane Heimes Sayler, Mary Heimes, Leslie Rupiper Morrow, Carmen Burbach Strecker, Teresa Arens Eckmann, Mandy Arens Clark, Brenda Thoene, and special friend Sharon Larson.

Donna M. Heimes was born January 12, 1959, in Crofton, NE to Damian and Helena Arens. She attended school in Bow Valley and Wynot, NE. She married Daniel A. Heimes on July 31, 1977 in Bow Valley, NE where they farmed side by side and raised their children. Donna worked outside the home at Dale Electronics, Golden Living Center, Pine Dale Assisted Living, Pizza Hut, Hartington Telemarketing until she was disabled in 2007.

Donna enjoyed working on her flowers & gardening in her raised flower beds, playing cards, watching birds, camping, going for a drive and spending time with family.

Donna is survived by her husband Danny of Hartington; three children: Jennifer (Tom) Kobza of Billings, MT; Jessica (Matt) Peddie of Shawnee, KS; Jonathan Heimes (Tyler Olsen) of Yankton, SD; mother Helen Arens of Hartington, sister Joan Arens of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law Mary Lynn Arens of Bow Valley, NE; brother-in-law Greg Johnson of Verdigre, NE; brother-in-law Danny Thoene, brother-in-law LaVerle Heimes of Hartington, NE, sister-in-law Connie (Alan) Folkers of Hartington, NE; Sheila (Allen) Loecker of Mitchell, SD; Kathy (Clair) Rupiper of Fordyce, NE, Jeanne (Lyle) Burbach of Springfield, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her children Heather Marie (1983), Christopher John (1985), miscarriage (1986), her father, Damian Arens (1999); sister Dolores Johnson (2007); brother Charles Arens (2016), brother Ronald Arens on (2016); sister Bette Hamilton (2016); brother Roger Arens (2016), Norma Thoene (2017), father-in-law, Leonard Heimes (1985), mother-in-law Teresa Heimes (2010), sister-in-law, Caroline Ann (Karen) Heimes (2010).

Norma Jean Arens

F, b. 9 March 1960, d. 26 January 2017
Father*Damian Dennis Arens b. 19 Feb 1934, d. 1 Jan 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 June 1979As of 16 June 1979,her married name was Thoene.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 March 1960Norma Jean Arens was born on 9 March 1960 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Damian Dennis Arens.
Death26 January 2017Norma Jean Arens died on 26 January 2017 at age 56 Norma Jean Thoene, age 56 of Fordyce, NE died on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital due to a long respiratory illness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fordyce, Nebraska with the Rev. Jim Keiter officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, at church, from 5-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, at church, one hour prior to services. To send an online message go to www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com.

Pallbearers will be Steven Thoene, Nick Gubbels, Chuck Ryan, Nathan Arens, Jonathon Heimes, and Neal Thoene.

Norma Jean Thoene was born on March 9, 1960 in Crofton, Nebraska to Damian Dennis and Helen E. (Pavelka) Arens. She grew up in the Bow Valley, NE area and graduated from Wynot High School in 1978. Norma worked at M-Tron Industries in Yankton and then married Dan Francis Thoene on June 16, 1979 in Bow Valley. Norma did child care in her home and then worked for Gurney's Seed & Nursery in Yankton. Norma also worked at Hardee's, the Sunshine Restaurant in the grocery store, and Yesterday's Cafe. She continued working at Yesterday's Cafe until five years ago when her health prevented her from working.

Norma Jean liked cooking, canning, gardening, and word searches. She enjoyed visiting with the public and also with her family. Norma loved her "Little House on the Prairie" in Fordyce.

Norma is survived by her husband Dan of Fordyce; son Bryan & wife Jonelle Thoene of Fordyce and their son Marcus "MJ"; daughter Brenda Thoene of Elkhorn, NE; mother Helen Arens of Hartington, two sisters Donna & Danny Heimes of Hartington, and Joan Arens of Frisco, TX; sister-in-law May Lynn Arens; brother-in-law Greg Johnson of Verdigre, NE; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her father, Damian Arens; sister Dolores Johnson in 2007; brother Charles A. Arens on 2/2/16, brother Ronald C. Arens on 2/15/16; sister Bette Hamilton on 3/24/16; brother Roger Arens on 4/11/16.

Bette Arens

F, d. 24 March 2016
Father*Damian Dennis Arens b. 19 Feb 1934, d. 1 Jan 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hamilton.
Life EventDateDescription
Bette Arens was the daughter of Damian Dennis Arens.
Death24 March 2016Bette Arens died on 24 March 2016.

Delores Arens

F, d. 2007
Father*Damian Dennis Arens b. 19 Feb 1934, d. 1 Jan 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Delores Arens was the daughter of Damian Dennis Arens.
Death2007Delores Arens died in 2007.

Ronald C. Arens

M, b. 14 October 1965, d. 15 February 2016
Father*Damian Dennis Arens b. 19 Feb 1934, d. 1 Jan 1999
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1965Ronald C. Arens was born on 14 October 1965 at Yankton, South Dakota.
He was the son of Damian Dennis Arens.
Death15 February 2016Ronald C. Arens died on 15 February 2016 at age 50 Ronald C. Arens, age 50 of Coleridge, Nebraska and formerly of Hartington, died on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family (Sts. Peter & Paul) Catholic Church in Bow Valley, Nebraska with the Rev. Eric Olsen officiating. Burial will be at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Bow Valley. Visitation will be on Friday, at church, from 5-8:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at church on Saturday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers will be David Pavelka, Vernon Arens, David Arens, Robert Uhing, Keith Koch, and Dwaine Pavelka. Honorary pallbearers will be the Residents of Park View Haven Nursing Home.

Ronald Charles Arens was born on October 14, 1965 in Yankton, SD to Damian D. and Helen E. (Pavelka) Arens. He grew up in the Bow Valley area and graduated from Wynot High School in 1984. After high school Ron helped his father on the farm. He then worked for many years at the Hartington Cheese Plant until his health prevented him from working. Ron had been a resident of Park View Haven Nursing Home in Coleridge for almost six years.

Ron loved farming, playing cards, tractor pulls, board games and loved his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Ron is survived by his mother Helen Arens of Hartington; five siblings and spouses Donna and Danny Heimes of Hartington, Norma and Dan Thoene of Fordyce, Bette Hamilton of Crofton, Roger Arens of Hartington, and Joan Arens of Frisco, TX; brother-in-law Greg Johnson of Verdigre, NE; sister-in-law Mary Lynn Arens of Hartington.

He was preceded in death by his father Damian Arens; a sister Delores Johnson; and a brother Charles A. Arens on 2/2/2016; niece Heather Heimes; nephew Christopher Heimes; and great niece Janet Eckmann.

Roger Ronald Arens

M, b. 14 October 1966, d. 11 April 2016
Father*Damian Dennis Arens b. 19 Feb 1934, d. 1 Jan 1999
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1966Roger Ronald Arens was born on 14 October 1966 at Yankton, South Dakota.
He was the son of Damian Dennis Arens.
Death11 April 2016Roger Ronald Arens died on 11 April 2016 at age 49 Roger Arens, age 49 of Hartington, NE died on Monday, April 11, 2016 at his residence. He is the son of Helen Arens.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family (Sts. Peter & Paul) Catholic Church in Bow Valley, Nebraska with the Rev. Eric Olsen officiating. Burial will be at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Bow Valley. Visitation will be on Friday, at church, from 5-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Schmidt, Robert Uhing, Jason Arens, Gary Arens, Keith Koch, and John Pavelka.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jennifer Kobza, Jessica Peddie, Jonathan Heimes, Bryan Thoene, Brenda Thoene, Tess Eckmann, Mandy Clark, and Nathan Arens.

Roger Ronald Arens was born on October 14, 1966 in Yankton, SD to Damian Dennis and Helen E. (Pavelka) Arens. He was the seventh of eight children. He grew up in the Bow Valley area and graduated from Wynot High School in 1985. After graduating, Roger worked at Shurco and Northern Extrusions in Yankton, SD. He also worked at McDonald's and Hardee's in Yankton.

Roger loved playing cards, Blackjack, Rummy and going to the Fordyce Casino night. He enjoyed participating in county tractor pulls and attending national tractor pulls. Roger liked board games, farming, and talking to people at his restaurant jobs.

He is survived by his mother, Helen of Hartington; three sisters and their spouses Donna & Danny Heimes of Hartington, Norma and Dan Thoene of Fordyce, Joan Arens of Frisco, TX; sister-in-law Mary Lynn Arens of Hartington; brother-in-law Greg Johnson of Verdigre.

Roger was preceded in death by his father Damian; sister Delores Johnson; brother Chuck A. Arens on 2/2/16, brother Ronald C. Arens on 2/15/16; and sister Bette Hamilton on 3/24/16; nephew Christopher J. Heimes; niece Heather Heimes; and great niece Janet Eckmann.

Evelyn Arens

F, b. circa 1929, d. before March 2005
Father*Anthony J. Arens b. 4 Jun 1896, d. 10 Feb 1960
Mother*Margaret M. Sudbeck b. 16 Aug 1900, d. 5 Dec 1979
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Koch.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1929Evelyn Arens was born circa 1929 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Anthony J. Arens and Margaret M. Sudbeck.
Deathbefore March 2005Evelyn Arens died before March 2005.