Irene C. Wellsandt, age 90 of Talmage passed away on Thursday afternoon; August 21, 2008 at the Ambassador in Nebraska City.

Irene was born on February 26, 1918 near Cook, NE ; the daughter of John H. and Minnie (Holtgrewe) Schacht. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ-Osage near Cook. She attended rural school near her farm home and graduated from Talmage High School with the class of 1936. She was united in marriage to Norman Ernest Wellsandt on April 16, 1940 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ-Osage, and to this union two children.

The early years of their marriage were spent on a farm near Paul. In the fall of 1961 they moved to her parents farm northwest of Talmage. In October of 1977 she moved into Talmage where she resided until moving to the Ambassador on December 21, 2007 due to declining health. Irene was a devoted wife and mother who loved caring for her family. She enjoyed cooking and collecting cookbooks and recipes. On the weekends you would often see Irene following Norman to many dances, where he was the drummer for several local bands. Later on, Irene enjoyed attending her grandson’s activities. She was one who never met a stranger and she developed many friendships as a result of her warm personality. During her early retirement years, she worked at WOTA in Nebr. City and The Diamond in Talmage. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ- McWilliams and the Eagles Auxiliary.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son Robert Wellsandt and wife Diane of Diller, NE; grandchildren; Jason Wellsandt of Diller, NE, Matthew Wellsandt and fiancé Cheryl Leong of Centennial, CO and Michael Wellsandt and special friend Liz Heine of Omaha, NE; nieces; JoAnn Wellsandt and husband Bud of Omaha and Debra Brown and husband Ron of Yukon, OK; other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Norman on October 19, 1977, an infant daughter, sister Rosalyn Biere and her husband Elmer and special friend Arnold Biere.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday; August 26, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Church of Christ Church-McWilliams near Talmage, NE with Rev. Curtis Rieger officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in rural Talmage, NE. A family prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. There will be open visitation at the mortuary from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday.

Gude Mortuary, Nebraska City, NE is in charge of the arrangements.

Naomi Frakes, 100, died on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 at her home in Nebraska City surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 25, 1907 in Percival, the daughter of Frank and Emma A. (Harris) Lord. She married George Frakes on July 27, 1932 at Holton, Kan.

She was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of Cornerstone Church and had a deep love for Jesus.

She is survived by her daughters Nadine Frakes of Nebraska City and Chris Jordan and husband Jerry of Bellevue; grandchildren Angie Carvell and husband Josh and their children, Victoria Christine and Alexandria Michele, and Brandon Jordan and wife Katie and their children, Alexis Michele, Cean Scott and Kaelan William; other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband George on Dec. 28, 1986 and two brothers, Asa and Sturgis, and a sister, Ethel.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City with the Rev. Rob Connor officiating. Burial will follow at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City. Family visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Gude Mortuary.

Memorials may be directed to Cornerstone Church, Tabitha Hospice or St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation.

Gude Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.