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James Stevenson LEE

James Harry Lee

Published: November 8, 2003

James "Jim" Harry Lee, 76, of Harbor, died Nov. 2, 2003, at his home of natural causes.
He was born March 6, 1927, in Denver, Colo. to James Stevenson and Gladys Cenus Panker Lee. As a child he moved to Hastings, Neb. where he was raised.
During World War II, he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed on a ship in the Asiatic Theater. Following his honorable discharge in 1946, he returned to Hastings where he worked for the Chicago Burlington Railroad.
He married Lorna Brees on May 16, 1947, in Mankato, Kan. The couple lived in Hastings for 30 years before moving to Brookings in 1964.
In Brookings, Lee briefly owned Brookings Office Supply. He then bought his first motel in Klamath Falls. Lee enjoyed the motel business and owned a series of motels in Texas, Mississippi and Utah, before moving back to Brookings last year.
The couple spent several summers in Skagway, Alaska with friends. Lee enjoyed fishing the oceans and rivers. He owned a 27 foot boat, Tasha, and later enjoyed jet boating. He also found pleasure in gardening, his family said.
He is survived by his wife, of Brookings; daughter Linda Moulton of Kalispell, Mont.; son Gregory Lee of San Diego, Calif.; his brother in Long Beach, Calif. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation was under the direction of Redwood Memorial Chapel and Crematory.

29. Alvin L. PANKER

Social Security Death Index
about Alvin Panker
Name: Alvin Panker
SSN: 506-05-4196
Died: Oct 1960
State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (Before 1951 )

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Alvin L Parker
[Alvin L Panker]
Home in 1930: Hastings, Adams, Nebraska
Age: 26
Estimated birth year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Nebraska
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Mable I
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Alvin L Parker 26
Mable I Parker 21
Alvin D Parker 1
Donald L Parker 3/12

Mable L.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Mabel L. Panker
SSN: 508-14-1147
Last Residence: 68901 Hastings, Adams, Nebraska, United States of America
Born: 25 Jul 1908
Died: Mar 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (Before 1951 )

74. Alvin D. PANKER

U.S. Public Records Index
Name: Alvin D Panker
Birth Date: 0 1929
Street address: 204 East Pine St 198
City: Doniphan
County: Hall
State: Nebraska
Zip Code: 68832
Phone Number: 402-845-2281
Household Members: Name Est. Age Birth Year
Aloin D Panker
Alvin D Panker 78 1929

30. Elsie Mae PANKER

Social Security Death Index
Name: Elsie M. Bull
SSN: 506-20-3050
Last Residence: 91606 North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Born: 19 Apr 1907
Died: 25 Dec 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (Before 1951 )

California Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: BULL, ELSIE MAE
Social Security #: 506203050
Sex: FEMALE
Birth Date: 19 Apr 1907
Birthplace: OTHER COUNTRY
Death Date: 25 Dec 1990
Death Place: LOS ANGELES
Mother's Maiden Name: KOBERSTIEN
Father's Surname: PANKER

76. John Randall BULL

Last_Name First_Name Middle_Name B_yr B_mo B_dy Mothers_Last_Name Sex County_of_Birth idno
BULL JOHN RANDALL 1950 08 12 PANKER MALE LOS ANGELES 0

33. Floyd William KOBERSTEIN

Social Security Death Index Record
Name: Floyd Koberstein
SSN: 523-07-0649
Last Residence: 99217 Spokane, Spokane, Washington
Born: 8 Feb 1912
Died: 6 Mar 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)

United States Obituary Collection Record
Spokesman-Review, The (Mar/9/2006)
Name of Deceased: Floyd William KOBERSTEIN
Death Date: Feb/8/2006
Newspaper Title: Spokesman-Review, The
Newspaper Location: Spokane, WA, US
Obituary Publication Date: Mar/9/2006
Locations Mentioned in Obituary: Spokane; Hastings, NE

KOBERSTEIN, Floyd William (Age 94)
Spokesman-Review, The (Mar/8/2006)
Passed away March 6, 2006
Memorial Service Saturday, March 11th, 2 PM
Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home,
2203 N. Division, Spokane, WA

KOBERSTEIN, Floyd William
(Age 94)
birth February 8, 1912 in Hastings, NE; passed away March 6, 2006 in Spokane. A Memorial Service will be celebrated Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the Iris Chapel at the funeral home. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to

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Sep 22 1966
Incumbents nominated at Pomeroy
"Floyd Koberstein polled 602 votes on the Democatic ticket for county assessor to 387 for William R. Greene, Republican."

Aug 19 1968
Fair Dates Announced
"Pomeroy ... A committee has been appointed by the Chamber of Commerce to review corresp;ondence and do work in the project of securing another doctor. The committee consists of William Cardwell, Ferd Herres and Floyd Koberstein."

Dec 30 1968
Bank Building Permit Issued Pomeroy
"The estabe of the late Maurine M. Barlow has been appraised at $197,091, according to papers filed in Garfield County Superior Court. The estate consists of interest in farmland, equipment, bank accounts, stocks and bonds and miscellaneous items. Floyd Koberstein was appraiser and Amos Bartlow, executor."

Dec 7, 1969
Installation by Pomeroy Chamber - Pomeroy
"Floyd Koberstein has sold a duplex on lot 9, block 7 Mulkey's addition to Pomeroy, to John W. Long for a reported $17,000.

Feb 15, 1970
Cattlemen Re-elect N. Keatts - Pomeroy
"During the meeting, reports were given by Mickey Stewart, Washington Cattlemen's exective secretary; Ed Francisco, Washington Beef Commission chairman; Floyd Koberstein, local assessor; Marvin Holloway, Forest Service range management specialist; Dick Brown, county agent, and several local committee chairmen."

Oct 11, 1970
Episcopal Meet Now Under Way
"The 63rd triennial general convention of the Episcopal Church of the United States starts Sunday in Huston, Tex., and runs through Oct. 22. Mrs. Floyd Koberstein, Pomeroy, will be one of three women delegates."

Nov 4, 1970
Keatts Wins in Close Contest - Pomeroy
"Incumbent Democrats Floyd Koberstein, Lester Geiger and David A. Taylor Jr. ran unopposed and were re-elected to assessor, county commissioner for District 3, and treasurer respectively."

Nov 10 1970
Estate Appraised - Pomeroy
"The estate of Bryan Ranch has been appraised at $20,600.59 and includes a house in Pomeroy. National Bank of Commerce is executor. Floyd Koberstein was the appraiser."

Jan 14 1971
New County Officals In Office
"A retirement party was held at the home of county Assessor and Mrs. Floyd Koberstein. Most of the counties in eastern Washington were amoung the guests, which was a retirement party fo rOrville E. Farrish who completed 12 years as Asotin County bassessor Monday. ... Floyd Koberstein sworn in as re-elected assessor, both going on their fourth terms: ..."

Apr 20 1971
Charles Bowne - Pomeroy
"Funeral serviced were held in Pomeroy Monday, forf Charles G. Bowne, 64, a former Central Ferry store operator who once served as deputy assessor of Garfield county. ... From 1957 to 1960 Bowne served as deputy asssessor under Assessors Rose Schneckloth and Floyd Koberstein. ..."

Sep 8 1976
Pomeroy may close new sawmill operation
"Denied a $3,510 claim from Floyd Koberstein, 232 15th St., for basement damage caused by backed-up sewage. ... "

Sep 19 1976
Several Candidates unopposed in Tuesday primary
"Mrs. Hill is seeking election to the unexpired, two-year term of Garfield County Assessor Floyd Koberstein, who retired in January. She was appointed to the office after serving as deputy for 17 years."

Mary Jane Alice EPPERSON

KOBERSTEIN, Mary Jane Alice (Epperson) (Age 88)
Born November 12, 1918 in Sterling, Colorado to Edna and Charles Epperson; passed away December 9, 2006 in Spokane. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brothers: John, Kenneth, and Perry; her husband of 68 years, Floyd. Mary and Floyd lived in Pullman, Washington, where Mary worked as a dental assistant. In 1956, they purchased a theatre in Pomeroy, Washington, which they successfully ran until 1978. Mary worked for the Soils Conservation Service. In 1979 they retired to Sunsites, Arizona, where she was active in the Sunsites Country Club and the local Bridge Club. Failing health forced a move back to Washington. She will be missed by her son, Bill; daughter-in-law, Karen; grandchildren: Scott and Kristy, both of Surprise, Arizona; six great-grandchildren; brother, Keith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held.

Spokesman-Review, The (Dec/12/2006)
KOBERSTEIN, Mary J. (Epperson) (Age 88)
Passed away December 9, 2006
Private Family Service will be held
Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home, Spokane, WA

35. Roy Albert KOBERSTEIN

Information on wife and children from Robert McConnel at http://parsonstech.com/genealogy/trees/dmcconne/d477.htm#P478

Roy A. Koberstein
Aug. 5, 1916 - June 3, 2010
Journal Advocate
Posted: 06/07/2010 12:39:08 PM MDT
Roy A. “Bud” Koberstein, 93, a longtime resident of Holyoke, died Thursday, June 3, 2010. Visitation was Sunday, June 6, at Gerk Funeral Home in Holyoke. Funeral service was today, June 7, at the United Methodist Church, Holyoke, with Pastor Paul Sung officiating. Interment was at Holyoke Cemetery.
Mr. Koberstein was born Aug. 5, 1916, near Hastings, Neb., to Frank William Koberstein and Clara Elenor Foy Koberstein. In 1918, they moved northwest of Holyoke. He attended Silverbeam No. 16 country school and one year at Phillips County High School. Through Operation Recognition, he received his high school diploma from Holyoke High School in 2003.
Mr. Koberstein served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
On June, 12, 1946, he married Pauline McConnell, from Haxtun. They farmed the Koberstein homestead until his death.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline; son, Robert “Bob” Koberstein of Holyoke; daughter, Marsha O’Connell and husband Daniel of Silt; sister, Emily Haynes and husband Delbert of Holyoke; granddaughter, Kimberlee O’Connell of Meeker; grandson, Kelly O’Connell and wife Julia and great-granddaughter Eden of Grand Junction; sisters-in-law, Berdine Koberstein of Holyoke, Vernelle Koberstein of Pullman, Wash., Betty McConnell of Mesa, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Harold McConnell and wife Dorothy of Haxtun; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Koberstein was preceded in death by brothers, Floyd and his wife Mary, Lee Frank Koberstein, Ray “Swede” Koberstein; sisters, Winona Rouze, Faye and husband Art Dulgar and their son Jim; an infant brother in Hastings; and brother-in-law, Everett McConnell.

Marvelle Pauline MCCONNELL

GAYLORD LEE McCONNELL
Posted by Vicki Conklin on Fri, 02 Jul 1999

Surname: BULLARD, COOP, CRITCHLOW, FLAUGH, HARLOW, KOBERSTEIN, McCONNELL, SHANNON

    Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke, CO, July 9, 1992

    Gaylord Lee McConnell was born July 15, 1897 in Shelby County, Iowa near Irwin to James Arthur and Martha Flaugh McConnell. He died Monday, June 19, 1992 at Sterling Regional MedCenter in Sterling at the age of 94.

    Gaylord was the oldest of five children. After the death of his father in 1907, his mother and five children moved to Sterling. In the fall of 1909, Gaylord attended Lincoln School as a sixth grader. His mother married Roy Shannon in 1910. They moved to a homestead south of Haxtun and Gaylord attended Bryant School.

    He moved to Haxtun in 1912 and worked for Harry Perry on his horse ranch one mile east of Haxtun.

    In 1918 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and did his basic training in California. He was ready to go overseas when the war ended in November of 1918. He returned to Haxtun and on March 16, 1921 he married Elva Crichlow at her family home northeast of Haxtun.

    They lived on a farm five and one-half miles northeast of Haxtun. In March of 1971 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Elva passed away on June 26, 1973 and Gaylord moved to Haxtun in 1974. He was able to live by himself until he fell and broke his hip on June 11.

    Gaylord had been a member of the United Methodist Church since 1915 and a member of the American Legion for 65 years. He was a past member of the Farmers Union.

    Gaylord took great pride in his family. His leisure time was spent reading the newspaper, watching baseball and game shows on television.

    He was preceded in death by his wife Elva; parents; brothers Frank, Guy and Wayne; half brother Johnny Shannon; and a great grandson.

    Survivors include sons Everette McConnell and wife Betty and Harold McConnell and wife Dorothy of Haxtun; daughter Pauline Koberstein and husband Roy of Holyoke; sister Edna Coop and husband Harold of Greeley; half sisters Gladys Harlow of Otis and Hazel Bullard of Greeley; eight grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held Friday, July 3, 1992 at the United Methodist Church in Haxtun with Rev. Jeanne Redshaw officiating. Burial followed in Haxtun Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association, Haxtun United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.

78. Robert Lee KOBERSTEIN

reporterherald.com news article November 19, 2010 entitled: Backyard spruce that was facing the chopping block is made Loveland’s Christmas tree By Tom Hacker Loveland Reporter-Herald
"The stand that looks like a much larger version of what many people will have in their homes was forged seven years ago in the parks department shop by Rob “Kob” Koberstein, a longtime parks mechanic who has since retired."

36. Faye KOBERSTEIN

FAYE A. KOBERSTEIN
Author: Vicki Conklin Date: 23 Aug 2003 11:29 PM GMT
Surnames: DULGAR, FOY, HAYNES, KOBERSTEIN, ROUZE
Classification: Obituary
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Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke, Colorado August 21, 2003
Faye (Koberstein) Dulgar died in Sacramento, California on Sunday, August 17.
She was born to Frank William and Clara (Foy) Koberstein in Hastings, Nebraska on December 16, 1917.
She moved to Holyoke in the spring of 1918 and graduated from Phillips County High School in 1936. She relocated to Sacramento in 1946 after marrying William Arthur Dulgar in Denver.
Faye was preceded in death by her husband, William Arthur, her only child, James William and her brother Ray W. "Swede" Koberstein.
She is survived by brothers Floyd Koberstein and his wife Mary of Spokane, Washington; Roy Koberstein and his wife Pauline of Holyoke; Frank Koberstein and his wife Vernell of Pullman, Washington; sisters Winona Rouze and Emily Haynes and her husband Delbert of Holyoke; sister-in-law Berdine Koberstein of Holyoke; daughter-in-law Dylan Dulgar of Gig Harbor, Washington; and one niece and 11 nephews.
Funeral services will be private. Interment will be at Mt. Vernon in Fair Oaks, California.

37. Lee Frank KOBERSTEIN

Lee Frank Koberstein, 87, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 6, 2007, at Avalon Care Center in Pullman, WA.

Lee Frank Koberstein, 87, Pullman

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Lee Frank Koberstein, 87, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 6, 2007, at Avalon Care Center in Pullman, WA.

Frank was born on Jan. 16, 1920, in Holyoke, CO, to Frank and Clara (Foy) Koberstein, the fifth of seven children. Frank attended a rural school in Phillips County, Colorado, and graduated from Holyoke High School in 1938.

In 1942 he entered the U.S. Army, serving in the 191st Tank Battalion. He served under General Patton as they moved through Northern Africa, Italy and Sicily. Later his battalion moved through southern France and into Germany, providing tank support for the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp and then on to the Munich Airport as German pilots surrendered.

Lee was honorably discharged from the Army in 1946 and then came to Pullman, where he attended Washington State College for about 2 years. He began working at what was the Struppler's Restaurant and the Cordova Theatre. He became a projectionist and service technician for the area theatres until ill health forced his retirement in 2006. He also worked as an electrician and TV repairman.

Lee enjoyed a 31-year career working for the City of Pullman, starting with parking meters and ending as a traffic signal and water well systems technician. He enjoyed gardening, restoring old furniture, auctions and remodeling older homes.

He met Vernelle Meusborn in Pullman and they were married on Dec. 22, 1961. They had one son, Stephen.

He is survived by his wife and son of Pullman; a brother, Roy and his wife Pauline, two sisters, Winona Rouze and Emily Haynes and husband Deb, all of Holyoke, CO; one niece; 11 nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Lee was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd and his wife Mary; brother, Ray; brother-in-law, Glenn Rouze; sister, Faye Dulgar and her husband Art; and one nephew, James Dulgar.

There will be no public service and Lee will be interred in Pullman's IOOF Cemetery on West Main St. Memorials may be made in his name to the Elks Rehabilitation Hospital, 600 N. Robbins Road, Boise, ID 83702, Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman is caring for the family.

Vernelle Louise MEUSBORN

Vernelle Louise Koberstein
Jul 4, 2012
Vernelle Louise Koberstein, 88, a longtime Pullman resident, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012, at the Avalon Care Center in Pullman.

Vernelle was born April 30, 1924, in Cedar Rapids, Neb., to Ewald Louise (Michel) Meusborn. Vernelle grew up in Nebraska, graduating from Cedar Rapids High School in 1942. She attended Kearney State Teachers College in Nebraska for a summer prior to transferring to Midland Lutheran College, where she received her bachelor's degree in 1946. Vernelle earned her master's degree in 1951 from Colorado State College of Education in Greeley, Colo., and also attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln during the summers of 1953 and 1954.

Vernelle began her teaching career at the age of 18, teaching in a one-room schoolhouse near her hometown. She went on to teach at Sloan High School in Sloan, Iowa; Wayne High School in Wayne, Neb.; Blue Island High School in Blue Island, Ill.; and Norfolk (Neb.) Junior College; as well as high school and junior college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In 1954, Vernelle came to Pullman to teach at the Washington State University School of Business.

Vernelle married Lee Frank Koberstein in 1961 and had one son, Stephen, in 1963. She has made Pullman her home since that time. She retired from teaching full time in 1964 and became a homemaker. Vernelle enjoyed collecting and researching antiques and refinishing antique furniture. She especially enjoyed hunting for and finding bargains. Vernelle loved going to Clint's Auctions with her husband, Frank, where they always received their own buyer's number.

She is survived by her son, Stephen Koberstein of Pullman; her brother, Roger Meusborn and wife Edna; her brother-in-law, Paul Olson; and all of her nieces and nephews. Vernelle was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Frank Koberstein, in 2007; her sister, Wilma Olson; and a brother, M. Michel (Mike) Meusborn.

A private family graveside service will be conducted at the IOOF Cemetery in Pullman. Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman is caring for the family. Memorial donations are suggested to Midland University General Scholarship Fund, 900 N. Clarkson St., Fremont, NE 68025. Online condolences may be sent to www.kimballfh.com.

38. Ray A. KOBERSTEIN

Subject: RAY W. (SWEDE) KOBERSTEIN
Message: Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke, Colorado, 21 Mar 2002
Ray W. (Swede) Koberstein of Holyoke died Sunday, March 17, 2002 in Greeley at the age of 80.
Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Holyoke on Thursday, March 21 at 11 a.m. Services will conclude at the church. There will be no visitation.
Survivors include wife Berdine Koberstein of Holyoke; sons Barry Koberstein and wife Carole of Bakersfield, California, Ron Koberstein and wife Claudia of Holyoke, Danny Koberstein and wife Julie of Holyoke and Roger Koberstein of Holyoke; brothers Floyd Koberstein and wife Mary of Tucson, Arizona, Frank Koberstein and wife Vernelle of Pullman, Washington and Roy Koberstein and wife Pauline of Holyoke; sisters Fay Dulgar of Sacramento, California, Emily Haynes and husband Delbert of Holyoke and Winona Rouze of Holyoke; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke, Colorado, 28 Mar 2002

Ray W. (Swede) Koberstein, 80, died at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley on Sunday, March 17, 2002 after a short illness.
Swede was born to Frank W. and Clara E. Foy Koberstein on January 30, 1922. He attended school through eighth grade at Silverbeam School west of Holyoke. He completed his high school education at Holyoke High School, receiving various awards, including the FFA State Farmer Degree.
While in high school he was active in sports. He was a guard on Holyoke’s first state championship football team and participated in track. Upon graduation from high school he was offered a football scholarship to Kansas State, but World War II prevented him from attending, as he was needed at home to help with the family farm.
He was united in marriage to Berdine North on May 27, 1950 in Holyoke and to this union four boys were born. After their marriage Swede and Berdine resided on the family farm northwest of Holyoke which he had purchased in 1949. The farm was four miles from where he was born. There they raised their four boys and became active in the community.
Swede was a member of the United Methodist Church, served as a leader of the Better Beef Makers 4-H club, a member of the Re-1J school board, was an Honorary Chapter Farmer of FFA and served as a member of the Phillips County ASCS committee.
He loved to play baseball and softball and he was a very good trap shooter. He enjoyed going to sales and visiting with people. He always took one of the boys with him.
Swede was a dedicated father and grandfather. He would do anything for his family with pride. He was never one to complain.
He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Clara Koberstein.
Swede is survived by his wife Berdine Koberstein of Holyoke; sons Barry and his wife Carol of Bakersfield, California, Ron and his wife Claudia of Holyoke, Dan and his wife Julie of Holyoke and Roger of Holyoke; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; brothers Floyd and his wife Mary of Tucson, Arizona, Frank and his wife Vernelle of Pullman, Washington, Roy (Bud) and his wife Pauline of Holyoke; sisters Fay Dulgar of Sacramento, California, Winona Rouze of Holyoke and Emily Haynes and her husband Delbert of Holyoke.
A memorial service was conducted on Thursday, March 21 at the First United Methodist Church in Holyoke with Rev. Darrell Dennis and Rev. Jim Blake officiating.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Ray W. Koberstein
SSN: 522-34-0656
Last Residence: 80734 Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado, United States of America
Born: 30 Jan 1922
Died: 17 Mar 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951 )

82. Barry L. KOBERSTEIN

U.S. Public Records Index
Name: Barry L Koberstein
Birth Date: 1943
Street address: 10117 Laurel Park Ave
City: Bakersfield
County: Kern
State: California
Zip Code: 93312
Phone Number: 661
Record Number: 885902536
U.S. Public Records Index
Name: Barry L Koberstein
Birth Date: 1943
Street address: 10519 Tivoli CT
City: Bakersfield
County: Kern
State: California
Zip Code: 93311
Phone Number: 661
Record Number: 816155011
U.S. Public Records Index
Name: Barry L Koberstein
City: Bakersfield
County: Kern
State: California
Zip Code: 93312
Phone Number: 661-587-0251
Record Number: 967222314

Carolyn Joyce READ

9news.com
Strong winds cause damage on Eastern Plains
DENVER - Wind gusts over 60 mph on the Eastern Plains Thursday caused damage to several local businesses.
Wind gusts over 60 mph on Thursday caused damage to several buildings in Holyoke in far northeastern Colorado.
According to residents Nora Deaver and Carolyn Koberstein, the strong winds caused structural damage to a local gas station, a city storage shed, and a main street business.
City workers spent Thursday afternoon cleaning up a playground and other areas throughout Holyoke. One person was injured when attempting to clean up debris around the storage shead.
Several area homeowners have also reported minor damage.
9NEWS Meteorologist Ashton Altieri says the strongest wind in the region was reported in Sidney, Nebraska where gusts were near 70 mph. Wind gusts over 60 mph were also reported in Yuma, Wiggins, and Fort Morgan.
According to Ashton, the storm responsible for the wind was the same storm that caused the first major snow storm of the season in the Colorado mountains on Wednesday. More than a foot of snow was reported in some communities just as Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain Ski Resorts prepare to open on Friday.
The center of the storm was in northern Minnesota on Thursday afternoon and was causing blizzard conditions over South Dakota. More than 40 inches of snow had piled up in parts of South Dakota causing the closure of sections of Interstate 90.
Carolyn Koberstein holds one of the saddle covers that will be given to winners of the junior rodeo that will be held June 25-27 in Holyoke. —Enterprise photo Holyoke is sure to liven up the weekend of June 25-27 when numerous young rodeo contestants and their horse trailers roll into town for the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association (CJRA). This will be the second year Holyoke has been on the schedule as kids ages 5-18 will take to the arena at Phillips County Fairgrounds over the three-day weekend. Gale Wiebers estimated nearly 1,500-2,000 people attended last year’s rodeo over the two days and expects the same if not more this year. He added they ran over 3,000 runs last year. “I think the greatest sight I have ever seen, was watching them go through town,” Carolyn Koberstein said referring to the numerous trailers and cowboys. She noted it was very interesting seeing the numerous trailers and campers parked out at the fairgrounds. Putting a rodeo such as this on isn’t something that happens overnight. Wiebers said it takes nearly $3,000 and help from anyone willing. He added the CJRA sends a lot of help and surrounding communities assist, as well. Some of the behind-the-scenes jobs include creating stalls in the show barns, grooming the arena, installing tanks and building the chutes. “It’s putting Holyoke back on the map again,” Koberstein said referring to the large group of people who show up. She added this is a way to get kids involved. Wiebers said while attending the finals last year, many people talked about the good time they had in Holyoke at the junior rodeo. He also said he heard it was a top notch rodeo for being the first one held in Holyoke. Wiebers is one of the main factors behind getting the rodeo to Holyoke. He originally was trying to organize a five-state high school shoot out and had everything in place when different states began to back out, ultimately killing the event. Wiebers said Holyoke would’ve seen thousands of people come into town if that would’ve been a success. “I think he (Wiebers) needs a big round of applause,” Koberstein said. “I think he’s still a kid at heart.” Those who are on the Phillips County rodeo committee include Loren Hendrix, Jeff Tharp, Chuck Dvorak, Pat Wiebers, Gene Kumm, Gale Wiebers, Eldon Heermann and Carolyn Koberstein. “It’s just a good time to watch those little kids have a good time and earn their points,” Koberstein said. Rodeo is something that runs through both Wiebers’ and Koberstein’s veins. They have been involved some way or another as long as they can remember. Seeing all the action at last year’s junior rodeo took Koberstein back to when she was a little kid, she said. Koberstein grew up with rodeo in Flagler and remembers her grandpa saying her belt buckles were bigger than she was. “Winning buckles is a moment you have for life,” she added. Wiebers said he began with rodeo around 1960 and made his way to the national finals riding bulls before getting hurt. “I rode with the big guys,” he noted. The CJRA was established in 1994. The goal of the organization is to provide a quality event allowing youth to advance their rodeo talent in the spirit of fair competition and the appreciation of good sportsmanship. Membership includes over 2,000 youth between the ages of 5 and 18 with members in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and Nebraska. Wiebers said membership isn’t required to participate in the upcoming junior rodeo and those non members who would like to participate will be charged a fee. Towards the end of the season, nearly $110,000 worth of cash, prizes and scholarships will be awarded to about 200 members who qualify for the finals. Finals qualification is based on total money and points won at all of the rodeos. Wiebers said the overall winner at last year’s finals walked away with around $10,000 in scholarships and prizes. The junior division will be held Friday, June 25 beginning around 6 p.m. at Phillips County Fairgrounds. The complete rodeo will be held Saturday, June 26 and Pee Wee and Senior division will be held Sunday, June 27. Each will begin at 9 a.m. There is no admission fee for the public to attend and watch. Wiebers and Koberstein also wanted to thank all of the local sponsors who helped make the rodeo possible. They said there wouldn’t be a rodeo if it wasn’t for those sponsors. They also appreciate the help from local authorities, ambulance crew and the Phillips County Commissioners.

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44. LaVern C. BIERMAN

Hastings Tribune online at: http://www.cnweb.com/tribune/old/jan01/jan04/obit.html#Irene D. Hoffman
LaVern C. 'Shorty' Bierman
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001
Hastings resident LaVern C. "Shorty" Bierman, 92, of 817 N. Third Ave. died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings with the Rev. Jim Miller officiating. Burial will be in ParkviewCemetery. Visitation is until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday atBrand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings. Mr. Bierman was born Oct. 16, 1908, to Albert and Emma (Koberstein) Bierman at Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1926. In1936 he married Ruth E. Baker. They farmed four miles northeast of Hastings. In 1974 they moved into town, and he retired from farming in1975. In 1982 his wife died. He was a member of New York Avenue Congregational Church. Survivors are two daughters, Marilyn M. Bierman and Cheryl Sue Yates, both of Hastings; one son, Wayne A. of Beatrice; two sisters, Isola Eaglin of Hastings and Irene Garrett of Grand Island; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by two brothers. Memorials may be given to the Kidney Foundation or Grace United Methodist Church.

Hastings Tribune online at: http://www.cnweb.com/tribune/old/jan01/jan04/obit.html#Irene D. Hoffman
LaVern C. 'Shorty' Bierman
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001
Hastings resident LaVern C. "Shorty" Bierman, 92, of 817 N. Third Ave. died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings with the Rev. Jim Miller officiating. Burial will be in ParkviewCemetery. Visitation is until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday atBrand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings. Mr. Bierman was born Oct. 16, 1908, to Albert and Emma (Koberstein) Bierman at Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1926. In1936 he married Ruth E. Baker. They farmed four miles northeast of Hastings. In 1974 they moved into town, and he retired from farming in1975. In 1982 his wife died. He was a member of New York Avenue Congregational Church. Survivors are two daughters, Marilyn M. Bierman and Cheryl Sue Yates, both of Hastings; one son, Wayne A. of Beatrice; two sisters, Isola Eaglin of Hastings and Irene Garrett of Grand Island; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by two brothers. Memorials may be given to the Kidney Foundation or Grace United Methodist Church.

53. Ralph E. KOBERSTEIN

Social Security Death Index
Name: Ralph E. Koberstein
SSN: 103-30-5947
Last Residence: 02139 Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America
Born: 28 Dec 1911
Died: 8 Jun 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1955-1956 )

Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003
Name: Ralph E Koberstein
Certificate: 003617
Death Place: Boston
Death Date: 8 Jun 2001
Birth Place: Nebraska
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1911
Spouse: Margaret Abbott

U.S. Public Records Index
Name: Ralph E Koberstein
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1911
Street address: 55 Magazine St 33
City: Cambridge
County: Middlesex
State: Massachusetts
Zip Code: 02139
Phone Number: 617-491-5183
Household Members: Name Est. Age Birth Year
Margaret F Koberstein 90 1916
Ralph E Koberstein 95 1911

U.S. Public Records Index
Name: Ralph E Koberstein
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1911
Street address: 200 Governors Ave 117d
City: Medford
County: Middlesex
State: Massachusetts
Zip Code: 02155
Phone Number: 781
Household Members: Name Est. Age Birth Year
Margaret F Koberstein 90 1916
Ralph E Koberstein 95 1911

U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002
Name: Ralph E Koberstein
Address: 55 Magazine St Apt 33
City: Cambridge
State: Massachusetts
Zip Code: 02139-3930
Phone Number: 617-491-5183
Residence Years: 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Per WilliamBoyd sr. (Owner: williamboyd38)
Ralph E Koberstein
Born: 15 Jan 1912
Nebraska
Died: 02/21/1978
Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States of America
This is also the location the photo came from.

Margaret F. ABBOTT

Boston Globe, The (MA) - March 21, 2005
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Deceased Name: KOBERSTEIN, Margaret F. (Abbott)

KOBERSTEIN, Margaret F. (Abbott)

In Medford, formerly of Cambridge, March 20. Beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Koberstein. Cherished aunt of Warren L. Milley of Malden, Robert Stockton of Nashua, NH, Gary Harmon of Jacksonville, FL, and the late Albert Stockton. Visiting hours at The Keefe Funeral home, 5 Chestnut St., Rte. 60, ARLINGTON, (adj. to St. Agnes Church) Tuesday 6-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church, 790 Salem St., Malden, Wednesday at 9 a.m. Those attending the Funeral Mass are asked to go directly to Church. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. of Mass, 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140 in her memory.
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Boston Globe, The (MA)
Date: March 21, 2005
Record Number: 3KAR0100
Copyright (c) 2005 Globe Newspaper Company

58. Ralph Everett DOLLARD

He was adopted by Herman and Margaret Koberstein. This is as per their grand-daugher Debbie Koberstein Minton.

Debbie Minton I have tested DNA on Ancestry. However, my dad Ralph Koberstein, was adopted into the Koberstein family, so my DNA is useless to you, but I think this DNA testing is an excellent idea. Debbie Koberstein Minton (dated September 13, 2016)

Nancy Cassai

Rocky Mountain News (CO)
June 15, 1998, Section: Local, Edition: Final, Page Number: 18B
OBITUARIES
* NANCY KOBERSTEIN-FITPOLD, 82, of Denver died June 7. Services were June 10, with burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Mrs. Koberstein-Fitpold was born in Thurber, Texas, on Jan. 2, 1916. She married Ralph Koberstein, 1940, then Bill Fitpold, 1989. She retired as a secretary for the state of Colorado. Survivors include daughter Debra Jackson Minton of Littleton; sister Ada Mae Donnelly of Denver; two grandchildren

Rocky Mountain News (CO) - June 15, 1998
Deceased Name: NANCY KOBERSTEIN-FITPOLD
NANCY KOBERSTEIN-FITPOLD , 82, of Denver died June 7. Services were June 10, with burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Mrs. Koberstein-Fitpold was born in Thurber, Texas, on Jan. 2, 1916. She married Ralph Koberstein, 1940, then Bill Fitpold, 1989. She retired as a secretary for the state of Colorado. Survivors include daughter Debra Jackson Minton of Littleton; sister Ada Mae Donnelly of Denver; two grandchildren.
Rocky Mountain News (CO), Date: June 15, 1998, Edition: Final, Page: 18B, Record Number: 9806170209, Copyright (c) 1998 Rocky Mountain News