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Howard Nickolas Cook, age 90 of Kennard, died Monday March 28, 2016 in Kennard. Funeral Service 10:30 AM Friday at Grace United Methodist Church in Kennard with burial following in the Kennard Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church from 6-8 PM.

Howard Nickolas Cook was born on October 1, 1925 in Kennard, Nebraska to Peter and Gabrielle (Corson) Cook. He married Annabel “Billie” Davis on November 2, 1945. The couple had five children: Linda Kahnk of Kennard, Sandra (Carmen) Goodrich of Woodbine, Iowa, Dorothy Kuehn of Blair, Gary (Kay) Cook of Kennard, and Jim (Beth) Cook of Scottsdale, Arizona.

He is survived by his three daughters Linda Kahnk, Sandra Goodrich and Dorothy Kuehn; two sons, Gary and Jim; 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Nina Phalen of Lyons.

He was preceded in death by his wife Billie, three brothers: Harry, Leo, and Jack Helmsing, son-in-law Rollie Kahnk and grandson Dan Kahnk.

Memorials may be directed to the Grace United Methodist Church or the Kennard Rescue Squad.

Campbell Aman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

#2 Omaha World Herald 30 March 2016

Cook, Howard Nickolas Age 90 Kennard, NE. Died Monday March 28, 2016 in Kennard. He is survived by his three daughters, Linda Kahnk, Sandra Goodrich and Dorothy Kuehn; two sons, Gary and Jim; 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Nina Phalen of Lyons. FUNERAL SERVICE 10:30am Friday at Grace United Methodist Church in Kennard with burial following in the Kennard Cemetery. VISITATION Thursday from 6-8pm at Grace United Methodist Church. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME 444 S. 17th Blair, NE 402-426-2191 www.campbellaman.com

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In Loving Memory of Howard N. Cook

Born October 1, 1925 Kennard, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest March 28, 2016 Kennard, Nebraska

Memorial Service 10:30 AM Friday, April 1, 2016 Grace United Methodist Church, Kennard, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Russ Foust. Eulogist: Jim Cook. Musical Selection: “Why Me Lord”, “He Touched Me”, “Take My Hand Precious Lord”

Pallbearers: David Staben, Michael Staben, Dr. Robert Kahnk, Russell Cook, Andy Cook, Tyson Kuehn

Graveside Service: Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Nebraska Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

~~~ Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

Note: Buried in the Kennard Cemetery in Blk 8 Lot 25 Space 5

Find a Grave # 160117685