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Riggs Coble and Deco Espiritu, Platte Center preschoolers, are battling leukemia. A Red Cross blood drive will be held May 8 in their honor at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Courtesy photo

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Emerson Krings, a senior at Humphrey St. Francis, signed a letter of intent last week for track at Southeast Community College. The SCC track team and Coach Phillip Duncan welcomed Emerson to his signing. Pictured, front row, left to right, are his mother, Ashley Krings, and Emerson. Back row, Emerson’s father Steve Krings, and SCC coach Duncan. Courtesy photo

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St. Francis made itself at home, winning the Flyers Invitational Thursday. Pictured, left to right, are Tyson Wietfeld, Carson Wessel, Matthew Brockhaus, Andrew Kosch, Jacob Keller, Wyatt Brandl and Jett Dunn. Courtesy photo

Flyers win home invite
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Bernadette 'Bernie' Weidner

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 12:00am

Bernadette “Bernie” Weidner, age 86, died Monday, Dec.18, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb.

Services were at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Church in Platte Center. Visitation was 12-1 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial is in St. Joseph/ Patrick Cemetery.

Bernie was born June 17, 1937, to Lester Oliver and Lucy Mae (Foglesong) Harsh in Platte Center. She grew up in Platte Center. Bernie graduated from Platte Center High School in 1954. On June 21, 1955, she was united in marriage to Charles Weidner. Bernie worked for 34 years for B-Ds in Columbus. Charles and Bernie’s biggest love in their lives was their family.

Bernie enjoyed several volunteer positions over the years. She also enjoyed attending Nebraska football games with her friends.

She is survived by: Son: Kirk (Janet) Weidner of Lincoln, Neb.

Daughter: Kristie (Jay) Becker of Columbus, Neb.

Son: Craig (Theresa Retzlaff) Weidner of Lincoln, Neb.

Grandchildren: Jerrid (Danie) Becker, Matthew (Ashley) Becker, Kyle (Sara) Becker, Chase Weidner and Tyler Retzlaff Great-grandchildren: Landon Ternus, Ryann and Jaxson Becker;

Owen, Maci and Lucy Becker; Max and Gwen Becker Sister: Betty Koenig of Carrollton, Texas Sister-in-law: Lorraine Harsh Many Nieces and Nephews Special Friend: Megan Griffiths She was preceded in death by: Her parents: Lester Oliver and Lucy Mae (Foglesong) Harsh Husband Charles Siblings: Clifford, Dana, Leslie, Pete, Carroll, Shirley, Phyllis, Zach, Skip, and Margie Harsh Services are with McKown Funeral Home.

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