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Doris Winifred Kovar Sergeant Morhart

Birth	:	3 Jul 1908 Juniata, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	27 Oct 2013 Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Juniata Cemetery, Juniata, Adams County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5889015, -98.5286026
Plot	:	Block 3, Lot 124, Space 4
Description	:	Doris Winifred (Sergeant) Kovar Morhart, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Mary Lanning HealthCare, Hastings, Nebraska. Doris, daughter of Nebraska pioneers Howard L. and Clara E. (Robertson) Sergeant, was born in Juniata, Nebraska on July 3, 1908. Doris' life was one of accomplishment, service, social and religious activity and family. Following graduation from Juniata High School as class valedictorian, Doris attended Hastings College and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and was awarded Phi Beta Kappa. She was a high school teacher at Rising Star, Malcolm, Utica, and Juniata in a variety... Read More	Doris Winifred (Sergeant) Kovar Morhart, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Mary Lanning HealthCare, Hastings, Nebraska. Doris, daughter of Nebraska pioneers Howard L. and Clara E. (Robertson) Sergeant, was born in Juniata, Nebraska on July 3, 1908. Doris' life was one of accomplishment, service, social and religious activity and family. Following graduation from Juniata High School as class valedictorian, Doris attended Hastings College and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and was awarded Phi Beta Kappa. She was a high school teacher at Rising Star, Malcolm, Utica, and Juniata in a variety of subjects including Latin, English, music, math and history. In 1936 she married the Rev. Dr. Louis J. Kovar, who served as pastor of Presbyterian churches in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Webb City and Hannibal, Missouri; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Port Arthur, Texas, where he died in 1961. She was called the perfect pastor's wife. In 1982, Doris married Frank E. Morhart, U.S. Army Ret. and relocated to Santa Rosa, California. In 1988, the Morharts returned to live in Hastings, the community they both loved. Doris was a 50 year member of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church and served on its Board of Deacons. She was the first woman to be elected an Elder in this congregation. In previous churches, she taught Sunday School classes, worked with youth and held local, presbyterial, synodical, and synod offices. She served several years as a member of the Adams County Y.W.C.A. Board, the Hastings Symphony Board, and the Community Concert Board, chairing its membership drive. She taught piano for more than 25 years and was the Hastings College Music Librarian for 10 years. Doris was a 71 year member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and a charter member and first President of Chapter HT in Hastings. She was an inductee in the Hastings College Pro Rege Society. She was a member of Friends of the Hastings Public Library, the Fortnightly Study Club, the Women's Association at First Presbyterian Church, the Willa Cather Society, a Premiere Member of the Hastings Museum, and the Y.W.C.A., where she was honored as "Woman of the Year". Most recently Doris was a resident at the Kensington in Hastings where she celebrated her 104th birthday taking a hot air balloon ride. She loved to entertain, play bridge and other card games, work crosswords, do crafts and send greeting cards. She was a pianist, a composer, jingle writer, book reviewer, and poet. She was loved by and was very proud of her family. She leaves behind a host of friends and a legacy of faith and love. Doris was preceded in death by an infant daughter; husbands, Louis J. Kovar and Frank E. Morhart; parents; brothers, Raymond, Clinton, Morris, Neal, Luther and John Sergeant; sisters, Ruth Buskirk, Lucy Sergeant and Helen McFerren. She was the last member of her generation in her family. Survivors are: Son & Daughter-in-law: Linn & Shirley Kovar - Coronado, CA Daughter & Son-in-law: Mary (Kovar) & Tom Poshak - Kirkwood, MO Grandchildren & Spouses: Julie & Bill Van Rossum - Wheaton, IL Mark & Kara Poshak - Broomfield, CO Great-Grandchildren: Kyle Van Rossum Elizabeth Van Rossum Blake Van Rossum Miles Poshak Step-Daughter: Judy Morhart Hudson - Santa Rosa, CA Step-Son & Spouse: Jud & Judy Morhart - Los Alamos, NM Step-Grandchildren: Jason Morhart Amy Carper Holly Williams Step-Great-Grandchildren: Whitney Williams Wilson Williams Nieces, Nephews & Spouses: Jim & Verlene McFerren - Juniata, NE Bonnie Sittner – Juniata, NE Ken McFerren - Madison, WI Don & Barbara Sergeant - Hastings, NE Neal & Jan Sergeant - Lincoln, NE Clarys & Marvin Boyle - Payson, AZ Leona Faulk - KS Leo Badura - KS Virginia Crupper - KS Ruth Bunsell - KS Ray Kovar - KS Oren Kovar - KS Diane Dick - KS Arnold Gideon - KS Great-Nieces & Great-Nephews: 41 Burial was in Juniata Cemetery, Juniata, Nebraska.

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Doris Winifred Kovar Sergeant Morhart's memorial is located at: Juniata Cemetery, Juniata, Adams County, USA.
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Doris Winifred Kovar Sergeant Morhart death on 27 Oct 2013 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5889015
Longitude: -98.5286026

Family Members:

Parent

Howard Lafayette Sergeant

(1865 - 1945)

Clara E. Robertson Sergeant

(1869 - 1964)

Spouse

Rev Louis J. Kovar

(1907 - 1961)

Siblings

Raymond Larry Sergeant

(1888 - 1972)

Morris Dean Sergeant

(1891 - 1971)

Neal Sergeant

(1893 - 1981)

Mary Ruth Sergeant Buskirk

(1896 - 1985)

Luther DeWitt Sergeant

(1899 - 1977)

Lucy J. Sergeant

(1901 - 1991)

Helen G. Sergeant McFerren

(1903 - 1978)

John A. Sergeant

(1905 - 1989)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 40.5889015, -98.5286026

2. Ingleside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5862340, -98.4464990

3. Concordia Cemetery
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4. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
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5. Assumption Cemetery
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6. Meyer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6696300, -98.5827800

7. Grace Methodist Church Memorial Columbarium
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Coordinate: 40.5937480, -98.4082340

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5340540, -98.6286260

9. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4961014, -98.4788971

10. Kenesaw Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6035995, -98.6603012

11. Saint Marks Episcopal Chapel Columbarium
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Coordinate: 40.5877800, -98.3922100

12. First Presbyterian Columbarium
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Coordinate: 40.5895900, -98.3913100

13. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Hastings, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6844100, -98.4711600

14. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5983009, -98.3906021

15. Crosier Monastery Cemetery
Hastings, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6014740, -98.3787920

16. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Hastings, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6399994, -98.3827972

17. Parkview Cemetery
Hastings, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5985985, -98.3677979

18. Mount Sinai Cemetery
Hastings, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5978012, -98.3647003

19. Roseland Cemetery
Roseland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4622002, -98.5736008

20. Silver Lake Cemetery
Roseland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4522018, -98.5425034

21. Shiloh Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5525017, -98.7050018

22. Rosedale Cemetery
Doniphan, Hall County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7125015, -98.4353027

23. Roseland Mennonite Cemetery
Roseland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4411011, -98.5164032

24. Holstein Cemetery
Holstein, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4660988, -98.6378021