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Thelma LaVerne Bice Kaps

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Birth	:	28 Jun 1926 Hill City, Graham County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	28 Feb 2020 Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elm Creek Catholic Cemetery, Elm Creek, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7250330, -99.3701420
Description	:	Thelma L. Kaps of Elwood passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Elwood Care Center at the age of 93. Thelma was born June 28, 1926 in Hill City, Kansas to Roy L. and Grace (Flynn) Bice. On December 6, 1943 she married Vernon Kaps in Lexington, Nebraska. Their union was blessed with two children, Stanley and Del. They resided and farmed north of Lexington, later moving to Kearney. In 1960, they moved to California and in 1965, came back to Nebraska and made their home in Elwood. Thelma was a cook at Kearney State College and secretary at Nolte... Read More	Thelma L. Kaps of Elwood passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Elwood Care Center at the age of 93. Thelma was born June 28, 1926 in Hill City, Kansas to Roy L. and Grace (Flynn) Bice. On December 6, 1943 she married Vernon Kaps in Lexington, Nebraska. Their union was blessed with two children, Stanley and Del. They resided and farmed north of Lexington, later moving to Kearney. In 1960, they moved to California and in 1965, came back to Nebraska and made their home in Elwood. Thelma was a cook at Kearney State College and secretary at Nolte Plumbing and Heating in Kearney. She kept books for many years at the family business, Vern's Garage and Trailer Sales. Thelma enjoyed traveling and camping in their motorhome where many lifetime friends were made. Playing cards, dominoes, and marbles were some of her favorite pastime games to play with family and friends. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, American Legion Auxiliary, and St. John Catholic Church. Thelma was also an active member of the Elwood Centennial Club and volunteered at the Elwood Food Bank. Her family and her sons were her true delight. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 infant twin brothers; 8 sisters; and 4 brothers; and daughter-in-law, Donna Kaps. Survivors include her sons, Stanley (Marcia) Kaps of Aurora, NE and Del (Julie) Kaps of Garden City, KS; 4 grandchildren, Marlo (Jennifer) Kaps, Denise Kaps, Kirk (Kelley) Kaps and Alyssa (Danny) Powers; 8 great grandchildren, Mackenzie (Evan) Jones, Mollie, Wyatt and Owen Kaps, Kamryn Moffett, Paisley Powers and Khloe and Knox Kaps; brother-in-law, Dale Cochrane of Eustis; as well as many other relatives. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, Smithfield, NE with Rev. Thomas Lux as celebrant. Burial will follow at Elm Creek Catholic Cemetery. Berryman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Thelma LaVerne Bice Kaps's memorial is located at: Elm Creek Catholic Cemetery, Elm Creek, Buffalo County, USA.
When did Thelma LaVerne Bice Kaps death?
Thelma LaVerne Bice Kaps death on 28 Feb 2020 in Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.7250330
Longitude: -99.3701420

Family Members:

Parent

Roy L. Bice

(1897 - 1976)

Grace C. Flynn Bice

(1902 - 1981)

Spouse

Vernon Stanley Kaps

(1919 - 2002)

Siblings

Mildred I. Bice

(1924 - 1924)

Freda Bernice Bice

(1925 - 1925)

Velma L. Bice Hagan

(1928 - 1997)

Lavauna Mae “Tiny” Bice Hopkins

(1932 - 2003)

Roger LeRoy Bice

(1933 - 2004)

Beverly Grace “Bev” Bice Cochrane

(1935 - 2019)

(1937 - 1996)

(1937 - 2010)

(1938 - 1965)

(1940 - 1940)

(1940 - 1940)

Children

Stanley LaVern “Stan” Kaps

(1944 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elm Creek Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7250330, -99.3701420

2. Elm Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7253890, -99.3851490

3. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7993870, -99.3929670

4. Williamsburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6490290, -99.4543150

5. Overton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7317009, -99.5222015

6. Stanley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8157997, -99.2500000

7. Platte Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6425018, -99.5028000

8. Dove Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7252998, -99.1785965

9. Riverdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7795520, -99.1596130

10. Magill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5539017, -99.2850037

11. Plum Creek Massacre Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6726840, -99.6058220

12. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9038640, -99.2925920

13. Adullam Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6265000, -99.5856000

14. Sandstrom Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5983009, -99.5661011

15. Watertown Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9260200, -99.3412080

16. Saint Lukes Episcopal Columbarium
Kearney, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6990000, -99.0845000

17. Armada Cemetery
Miller, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9431000, -99.3863983

18. Moses Hill Cemetery
Loomis, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5104490, -99.4388600

19. Mound Valley Cemetery
Blaine Township, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5849341, -99.1428820

20. Divide Pioneer Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8589000, -99.1336000

21. First Lutheran Church Columbarium
Kearney, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7091000, -99.0718000

22. Kearney Cemetery
Kearney, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7182200, -99.0691200

23. Peake Lutheran Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8918991, -99.1600037

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7639008, -99.6791992