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Murl Eloise Spitser Gottula

Birth	:	21 May 1929 Pawnee County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	5 Jan 2021 Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Pawnee City Cemetery, Pawnee City, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.1109009, -96.1608810
Description	:	Daughter of Elmer Clay and Ida Frances (Snyder) Spitser. Married to Glen Hanika in 1948. They were the parents of three children, Mike, Linda and Kent. Remarried to Lester Gottula in 1965. Murl E. (Spitser) Gottula was born May 21, 1929, with her twin Pearl on a farm near Pawnee City, Nebraska to Clay and Frances (Snyder) Spitser. There were five other siblings, Albert, Ruth, Elmer, Walt and Cliff. Murl went to Verdon High School where she and Pearl played volleyball, winning many tournaments. She graduated in 1947. Murl worked as a clerk... Read More	Daughter of Elmer Clay and Ida Frances (Snyder) Spitser. Married to Glen Hanika in 1948. They were the parents of three children, Mike, Linda and Kent. Remarried to Lester Gottula in 1965. Murl E. (Spitser) Gottula was born May 21, 1929, with her twin Pearl on a farm near Pawnee City, Nebraska to Clay and Frances (Snyder) Spitser. There were five other siblings, Albert, Ruth, Elmer, Walt and Cliff. Murl went to Verdon High School where she and Pearl played volleyball, winning many tournaments. She graduated in 1947. Murl worked as a clerk in Falls City before marrying Glen Hanika in November, 1948. Three children were born to this union: Mike, Linda and Kent. The family moved to Davenport, Iowa. In 1961, Murl and the kids moved to Pawnee City until 1965 when Murl married Lester "Bus" Gottula and the family moved to Elk Creek. She also became a step-mother to Stan Gottula. Murl remained in Elk Creek until her death on January 5, 2021. She was quite the seamstress who made many outfits for herself, her twin sister Pearl and daughter Linda. Many kids in town had Barbie doll clothes, a costume for the operetta or Halloween costumes that she made. She also made several wedding dresses. Besides sewing, Murl also embroidered, quilted and did crafts and woodworking projects. She liked to cook and loved sharing her cooking with others. Back in the day, you could find Murl and her friend Ev walking the streets of Elk Creek several times a day. Murl loved being involved with everything in Elk Creek, the coleslaw making parties for the Elk Creek BBQ, joining others on the Road Rally and going to any Elk Creek school event. She had worked for Ab Christensen Auctioneering and Campbell Soup and then took care of her brother Albert till he passed in 2008. She loved 1940's music and watching ice-skating competitions and game shows on tv. She had a very kind heart and would do anything for anybody. Murl was truly a beautiful lady and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter Linda Hanika, Elk Creek, NE and sons Mike (Colleen) Hanika, Enterprise, AL and Kent (Pam) Hanika, Lincoln, NE and daughter-in-law Shirley Gottula, Merna, NE; grandchildren: Amy (Skye) McNan, Dothan, AL, Clay (Ryan) Hanika, Prince Frederick, MD, Chelsea (Cody) Waller, Lincoln, NE and Tony (Cassie) Steen, Lincoln, NE; great grandchildren: Jaxson, Jarett, and Jace Waller, Anthony and Madeline Steen, Brennan, Brice, and Amia McNan, Abigail Hanika, Eli and Olivia Smith, and Carissa and Laylah Steen; sister Pearl Schulenberg, Orion, IL; sister-in-law Betty Spitser, Pawnee City, NE, and many nieces and nephews. Murl was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Frances Spitser, brothers Albert, Elmer, Walt (Shirley) and Cliff Spitser, sister Ruth Appling (Jerry), brother-in-law Marvin Schulenberg, granddaughter Alisha Steen, nieces Carolyn DeBackere and Evelyn (Randy) Horton, nephew Kevin Spitser, step-son Stan Gottula, and ex-husbands Glen Hanika and Bus Gottula. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church in Pawnee City, Nebraska with Pastor Connor Barr officiating. A livestream of services will be available on the Wherry Mortuary/Monument Facebook page for those not able to attend the service. Visitation will be held from 12-8 p.m., with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Wherry Mortuary, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Masks are required at the service and visitation. Memorials may go to the family's choice. Interment will be in the Pawnee City Cemetery, Pawnee City, Nebraska.

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Where is Murl Eloise Spitser Gottula's memorial?
Murl Eloise Spitser Gottula's memorial is located at: Pawnee City Cemetery, Pawnee City, Pawnee County, USA.
When did Murl Eloise Spitser Gottula death?
Murl Eloise Spitser Gottula death on 5 Jan 2021 in Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Murl Eloise Spitser Gottula's memorial?
Latitude: 40.1109009
Longitude: -96.1608810

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer Clay Spitser Sr.

(1890 - 1957)

Ida Frances Snyder Spitser

(1897 - 1997)

Spouse

Lester “Bus” Gottula

(1908 - 1988)

Siblings

Albert Venoy Spitser

(1919 - 2008)

Ruth Leila Spitser Appling

(1921 - 2007)

Elmer Clay Spitser Jr.

(1922 - 1925)

Walter Wendell Spitser

(1924 - 1995)

Clifford Andrew Spitser

(1927 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pawnee City Cemetery
Pawnee City, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1109009, -96.1608810

2. East Amish Cemetery
Table Rock, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1310000, -96.0854000

3. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0485992, -96.1417007

4. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0299988, -96.1554794

5. Table Rock Cemetery
Table Rock, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1791400, -96.1037400

6. Prairie Star Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0293000, -96.1041000

7. Beranek Cemetery
Table Rock, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2042007, -96.1607971

8. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Du Bois, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0156000, -96.1494000

9. West Branch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0787940, -96.2797160

10. Saint Anthonys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2075005, -96.2189026

11. Johnson Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0270000, -96.2465000

12. Clear Creek Cemetery
Table Rock, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2193985, -96.1391983

13. Bohemian Cemetery
Table Rock, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1786003, -96.0374985

14. Saint Peters Evangelican Cemetery
Du Bois, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0010000, -96.1095000

15. Dry Branch Pioneer Cemetery
Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1292000, -96.0100021

16. DuBois Cemetery
Du Bois, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0231018, -96.0488968

17. Bohemian Cemetery
Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1175003, -95.9955978

18. Saint Johns Cemetery
Table Rock, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2148000, -96.0657000

19. Salems Cemetery
Steinauer, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2166000, -96.2555000

20. McCaffrey Cemetery
Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9827100, -96.1474500

21. Madden Cemetery
Axtell, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9866800, -96.2490300

22. Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9929008, -96.0529480

23. Saint Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery
Steinauer, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2555000, -96.1801000

24. Cincinnati Cemetery
Du Bois, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0042000, -96.0274963