Carmen C. Burchess, 91, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at The Kensington, Hastings, NE. Carmen was born October 14, 1921 in Orleans, NE. to Charles N. & Clara M. (McClintock) Van Sickle.
Carmen graduated from Culbertson High School in Culbertson, NE. and attended McCook Junior College in McCook, NE. Carmen married Eugene "Gene" Way Burchess on March 27, 1943 in Palacios, TX.; he preceded her in death on October 11, 2003. She worked at KHAS Radio, Hastings, NE. with various positions and duties, and 20 years as a grade school secretary at Longfellow and Hawthorne Schools. Carmen was a member of Saint Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Hastings, NE. where she served as Vestry, Senior Warden, and 22 years on the Alter Guild. She enjoyed playing bridge with many bridge clubs, golfing, dancing, fishing, and traveling. Carmen was an avid Cornhusker football ticket holder for over 30 years and attended home and away games.
Carmen was preceded in death by: parents; husband, Eugene "Gene" Way Burchess and brother, Norman Van Sickle.
Survivors are:
Children & Spouses: Jon E. & Terri Burchess – Lincoln, NE.
Sherri Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Shellie & Scott Hunter – Aurora, CO.
Kris Burchess – Hastings, NE.
Grandchildren & Spouses: Mark & Kathryn Burchess – Elkton, MD.
Stephanie & Dave Dannehl – Bertrand, NE.
Robert & Christina Burchess – Las Vegas, NV.
John P. & Tracy Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Kathryn Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Anne & Nick Monastra – Englewood, CO.
Gretchen Hunter – Denver, CO.
Michael Hunter – Denver, CO.
Jennifer Burchess – North Platte, NE.
Great-Grandchildren: Andrew, Haley & Jaden Dannehl
Nate & Lucy Burchess
Isabelle & Sophie Burchess
Sage Hans
Tyler, Kira & Bailey Middleton
Peyton & Austin Middleton
Jordan Burchess
Nieces, Nephews, and extended family
Burial was in The Saint Mark's Columbarium, Hastings, NE.
Carmen graduated from Culbertson High School in Culbertson, NE. and attended McCook Junior College in McCook, NE. Carmen married Eugene "Gene" Way Burchess on March 27, 1943 in Palacios, TX.; he preceded her in death on October 11, 2003. She worked at KHAS Radio, Hastings, NE. with various positions and duties, and 20 years as a grade school secretary at Longfellow and Hawthorne Schools. Carmen was a member of Saint Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Hastings, NE. where she served as Vestry, Senior Warden, and 22 years on the Alter Guild. She enjoyed playing bridge with many bridge clubs, golfing, dancing, fishing, and traveling. Carmen was an avid Cornhusker football ticket holder for over 30 years and attended home and away games.
Carmen was preceded in death by: parents; husband, Eugene "Gene" Way Burchess and brother, Norman Van Sickle.
Survivors are:
Children & Spouses: Jon E. & Terri Burchess – Lincoln, NE.
Sherri Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Shellie & Scott Hunter – Aurora, CO.
Kris Burchess – Hastings, NE.
Grandchildren & Spouses: Mark & Kathryn Burchess – Elkton, MD.
Stephanie & Dave Dannehl – Bertrand, NE.
Robert & Christina Burchess – Las Vegas, NV.
John P. & Tracy Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Kathryn Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Anne & Nick Monastra – Englewood, CO.
Gretchen Hunter – Denver, CO.
Michael Hunter – Denver, CO.
Jennifer Burchess – North Platte, NE.
Great-Grandchildren: Andrew, Haley & Jaden Dannehl
Nate & Lucy Burchess
Isabelle & Sophie Burchess
Sage Hans
Tyler, Kira & Bailey Middleton
Peyton & Austin Middleton
Jordan Burchess
Nieces, Nephews, and extended family
Burial was in The Saint Mark's Columbarium, Hastings, NE.
Carmen C. Burchess, 91, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at The Kensington, Hastings, NE. Carmen was born October 14, 1921 in Orleans, NE. to Charles N. & Clara M. (McClintock) Van Sickle.
Carmen graduated from Culbertson High School in Culbertson, NE. and attended McCook Junior College in McCook, NE. Carmen married Eugene "Gene" Way Burchess on March 27, 1943 in Palacios, TX.; he preceded her in death on October 11, 2003. She worked at KHAS Radio, Hastings, NE. with various positions and duties, and 20 years as a grade school secretary at Longfellow and Hawthorne Schools. Carmen was a member of Saint Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Hastings, NE. where she served as Vestry, Senior Warden, and 22 years on the Alter Guild. She enjoyed playing bridge with many bridge clubs, golfing, dancing, fishing, and traveling. Carmen was an avid Cornhusker football ticket holder for over 30 years and attended home and away games.
Carmen was preceded in death by: parents; husband, Eugene "Gene" Way Burchess and brother, Norman Van Sickle.
Survivors are:
Children & Spouses: Jon E. & Terri Burchess – Lincoln, NE.
Sherri Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Shellie & Scott Hunter – Aurora, CO.
Kris Burchess – Hastings, NE.
Grandchildren & Spouses: Mark & Kathryn Burchess – Elkton, MD.
Stephanie & Dave Dannehl – Bertrand, NE.
Robert & Christina Burchess – Las Vegas, NV.
John P. & Tracy Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Kathryn Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Anne & Nick Monastra – Englewood, CO.
Gretchen Hunter – Denver, CO.
Michael Hunter – Denver, CO.
Jennifer Burchess – North Platte, NE.
Great-Grandchildren: Andrew, Haley & Jaden Dannehl
Nate & Lucy Burchess
Isabelle & Sophie Burchess
Sage Hans
Tyler, Kira & Bailey Middleton
Peyton & Austin Middleton
Jordan Burchess
Nieces, Nephews, and extended family
Burial was in The Saint Mark's Columbarium, Hastings, NE.
Carmen graduated from Culbertson High School in Culbertson, NE. and attended McCook Junior College in McCook, NE. Carmen married Eugene "Gene" Way Burchess on March 27, 1943 in Palacios, TX.; he preceded her in death on October 11, 2003. She worked at KHAS Radio, Hastings, NE. with various positions and duties, and 20 years as a grade school secretary at Longfellow and Hawthorne Schools. Carmen was a member of Saint Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Hastings, NE. where she served as Vestry, Senior Warden, and 22 years on the Alter Guild. She enjoyed playing bridge with many bridge clubs, golfing, dancing, fishing, and traveling. Carmen was an avid Cornhusker football ticket holder for over 30 years and attended home and away games.
Carmen was preceded in death by: parents; husband, Eugene "Gene" Way Burchess and brother, Norman Van Sickle.
Survivors are:
Children & Spouses: Jon E. & Terri Burchess – Lincoln, NE.
Sherri Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Shellie & Scott Hunter – Aurora, CO.
Kris Burchess – Hastings, NE.
Grandchildren & Spouses: Mark & Kathryn Burchess – Elkton, MD.
Stephanie & Dave Dannehl – Bertrand, NE.
Robert & Christina Burchess – Las Vegas, NV.
John P. & Tracy Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Kathryn Middleton – Hastings, NE.
Anne & Nick Monastra – Englewood, CO.
Gretchen Hunter – Denver, CO.
Michael Hunter – Denver, CO.
Jennifer Burchess – North Platte, NE.
Great-Grandchildren: Andrew, Haley & Jaden Dannehl
Nate & Lucy Burchess
Isabelle & Sophie Burchess
Sage Hans
Tyler, Kira & Bailey Middleton
Peyton & Austin Middleton
Jordan Burchess
Nieces, Nephews, and extended family
Burial was in The Saint Mark's Columbarium, Hastings, NE.
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