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Richard Edmond “Dick” Lonowski

Birth	:	3 Mar 1938 Sherman County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	11 Mar 2021 Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Francis Cemetery, Ashton, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2438000, -98.7994000
Description	:	Richard E. “Dick” Lonowski, 83, of Grand Island, formerly of Ashton, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Central Nebraska Veterans Home. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saint Francis Catholic Church in Ashton. Father Richard Piontkowski is the Celebrant. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Burial of ashes will be in Saint Francis Cemetery in Ashton, at a later date. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Dick was born March 3, 1938 in Loup City, NE, the son of Edward and Loretta (Ignowski) Lonowski. He graduated from... Read More	Richard E. “Dick” Lonowski, 83, of Grand Island, formerly of Ashton, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Central Nebraska Veterans Home. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saint Francis Catholic Church in Ashton. Father Richard Piontkowski is the Celebrant. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Burial of ashes will be in Saint Francis Cemetery in Ashton, at a later date. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Dick was born March 3, 1938 in Loup City, NE, the son of Edward and Loretta (Ignowski) Lonowski. He graduated from Ashton High School as Valedictorian, Class of 1956. He then entered the United States Navy, May 25, 1956, spending his enlistment in Japan and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged April 15, 1960. Dick was part of the construction crew that built Sherman Dam in 1961. He married Carol Jonak on August 19, 1961. They lived and farmed near Ashton. Carol died in 1997. On November 12, 1999, Dick married “Joan” Josephine (Jakubowski) Ring. Over the years, Dick was employed with Farwell Irrigation District and then sold insurance with Amaco Life Insurance. He excelled as an insurance salesman and became a member of the “inner circle” of top agents in the nation. His friendly nature and honesty with customers made him into a very successful life and health insurance salesman. Dick was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church and a proud member of the American Legion. He an avid toy collector, enjoyed working with wood, and in later years spent many hours meticulously refurbishing old furniture. He loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids and was lovingly known to all of them as “Papa”. He was also a lover and breeder of Pugs, Corgis and Shelties and an avid Husker fan. Those who will cherish his memory include his wife, Joan; children, Michelle (Ron) Lutz of Arcadia, Michael Lonowski of Lexington, Corinne (Patrick) Mulligan of Elizabethtown, KY, David (Petra) Lonowski of Middleburg, FL, AnnMarie (Kevin) Williams of Ashton, Fred (Jeri) Ring, Bob (Melissa) Ring and Mikki Ring Vlach, all of Grand Island; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. He was also survived by sisters-in-law, Alice Lonowski of Alda, Janet Lonowski of Blue Springs, MO, Betty Keep of St. Paul and MaryAnn Trubl of Idaho; and brothers-in-law, Bob Jonak of Idaho and Chuck (Dorleen) Jakubowski of Ashton; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol; his parents; brothers, David, Don and Ray; and great-grandsons, Ricky John Jr. and Paul Allen, sisters-in-law, Audrey Zeleski and MaryEllen Jakubowski; and brothers-in-law, Jerry, Bob, Tom and Terry Jakubowski. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.

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Richard Edmond “Dick” Lonowski's memorial is located at: Saint Francis Cemetery, Ashton, Sherman County, USA.
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Richard Edmond “Dick” Lonowski death on 11 Mar 2021 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2438000
Longitude: -98.7994000

Family Members:

Parent

Edward M. “Ed” Lonowski

(1906 - 1975)

Loretta Ignowski Lonowski

(1913 - 1991)

Spouse

Caroline Leona “Carol” Jonak Lonowski

(1942 - 1997)

Siblings

David Dean Lonowski

(1949 - 1966)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Francis Cemetery
Ashton, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2438000, -98.7994000

2. Union Cemetery
Ashton, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2214012, -98.7855988

3. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ashton, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2140000, -98.8142000

4. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -98.7328033

5. Austin Cemetery
Rockville, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1880989, -98.8981018

6. Dannevirke Cemetery
Dannevirke, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3227997, -98.6986008

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Rockville, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1202000, -98.8255000

8. Kelso Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1627998, -98.6707993

9. Danish Lutheran Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2134660, -98.6336020

10. Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1845400, -98.6414700

11. Ebenezer Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1264000, -98.7097015

12. Czechoslovakia Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2132988, -98.6224976

13. Scotch Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1917000, -98.6130981

14. Evergreen Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2997017, -98.9852982

15. Saint Josaphats Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3022003, -98.9847031

16. Verdurette Cemetery
Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1697006, -98.9757996

17. Bohemian National Graveyard
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2492070, -98.5927620

18. Cotesfield Cemetery
Cotesfield, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3358002, -98.6219025

19. Hayestown Cemetery
Rockville, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0766983, -98.8043976

20. Souleville Cemetery
Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0782080, -98.7553360

21. Zeller Burial Site
Rockville, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0725000, -98.8056000

22. Loup Fork Cemetery
Boelus, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1052600, -98.6631000

23. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2930984, -98.5746994

24. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2056007, -98.5702972