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Russell Ernest Berney

Birth	:	19 Jan 1909 Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	25 Dec 1930 Cotesfield, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4005089, -98.3921356
Plot	:	Block 7, Lot 49
Description	:	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, January 1, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney: Auto Accident Fatal to Russell Berney -- One of the most largely attended funerals ever to be held in Wolbach took place last Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church, when the last sad rites were performed for Russell Berney, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Berney of this place, who met his death suddenly in an automobile accident near Cotesfield on Christmas day. The accident occurred between 4:30 and 5 pm and Russell passed away a short time later without regaining consciousness. Pinned beneath the... Read More	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, January 1, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney: Auto Accident Fatal to Russell Berney -- One of the most largely attended funerals ever to be held in Wolbach took place last Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church, when the last sad rites were performed for Russell Berney, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Berney of this place, who met his death suddenly in an automobile accident near Cotesfield on Christmas day. The accident occurred between 4:30 and 5 pm and Russell passed away a short time later without regaining consciousness. Pinned beneath the auto which overturned while going down a hill three miles northeast of Cotesfield, he suffered a severe crushing injury to his chest which caused his death. The other occupants of the car, Miss Florence Lint of Cotesfield, and Glenn Grossart of this place, sustained minor injuries, Miss Lint receiving bad cuts about the face and body bruises and Grossart cuts about the head. The two young men had motored to Cotesfield in the afternoon of Christmas day to visit with friends, had invited Miss Lint to take a short drive with them in Glenn's new car. Descending a hill, Grossart applied the brakes and the wheels skidded on the snow throwing the car against a bank and overturning it. All three were pinned under the car but were extricated by Carl Barnes and his two sons, Everett and Carl, who had been hunting nearby. The car later took fire, but the flames were extinguished before much damage resulted. Berney was at once taken to the Barnes home, where medical aid was summoned, but he lived only about a half hour after reaching there. The deceased was engaged to wed Miss Elizabeth Lint of Cotesfield, at whose home he had been visiting during the day. The body was brought to Wolbach Thursday evening. OBITUARY-- Russell Ernest Berney was born on Jan 19, 1909 at South Branch Timber Creek, nine miles northeast of Wolbach and passed away, December 25, 1930 near Cotesfield, Nebraska at the age of 21 years, 11 months and 6 days. He lived throughout his boyhood days with his parents on their farm until moving to Wolbach where he lived until his untimely death. As one in this community he was known for his sunny and genial personality. His personal happiness radiated joy and love to those with whom he came in contact. His friends admired his many pleasing ways and were always blessed by being near him. He was thoughtful and kind of parents and friends. The great tribute "Russell was a kind and loving friend" may ever be paid to the one who has gone from us. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father, Peter Berney, his mother Bessie Alta Berney; two sisters, Mrs. Lola Silk and Velda Berney; three brothers, Leland, Loyal and Virgil. Besides those of the immediate family there are a host of relatives and friends who will share in this their common loss. Yet we shall always know that our loved ones have only gone on before, and that some day you and I, in God's own time shall go to meet them. The funeral services were conducted from Trinity Lutheran Church by Dr. R. A. White, assisted by Rev. Paul C. White of Chicago, Ill. The body was laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. Card of Thanks -- We wish to thank our many friends for their kind acts of help and sympathy at the time of the death of our beloved. Their kindness will never be forgotten. We also wish to thank them for the beautiful flowers. Mr. & Mrs. Pete Berney, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Silk, Leland, Velda, Loyal, Virgil, Miss Elizabeth Lint.

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Russell Ernest Berney's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA.
When did Russell Ernest Berney death?
Russell Ernest Berney death on 25 Dec 1930 in Cotesfield, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4005089
Longitude: -98.3921356

Family Members:

Parent

Peter Berney

(1881 - 1963)

Bessie Alta Imus Berney

(1884 - 1969)

Siblings

Lola L. Berney Silk

(1907 - 2000)

Leland Paul Berney

(1911 - 1995)

Loyal D. “Charley” Berney

(1917 - 1983)

Virgil Edwin Berney Sr.

(1924 - 2015)

Flowers:

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