In Memoriam

Obituary for Juliann Smith, 79

Juliann Smith, born October 13, 1941, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2021.

Julie was born in Detroit, Michigan; the eldest of five born to Stanley and Helen Wosachlo and at a young age the family moved to a farm in the Tyrone Township of Fenton, Michigan. Julie lived the majority of her youth and adult life in Fenton until she and her husband, Richard L. Smith moved to Crossville, Tennessee in 1987.

Julie was a very devout Catholic, always practicing her faith through her day to day life. She was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother. Having been raised on a farm, she always stayed active in a host of different activities; always a hard worker with no complaints and did everything to the highest standard with no exceptions. While living in both Michigan and Tennessee, she was an avid farmer and gardener; raising livestock and organic produce to sell at the local farmer's market. Her other activities included being a Sunday school teacher, homemaker, volunteer amongst many other activities. She will be dearly missed by many of her friends and family.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Helen Wosachlo. She is survived by her loving husband Richard of 56 years; children Timothy Lawrence, Karen Marie, and Leigh Lawrence Smith; granddaughter Abigail Rose Smith; siblings Alice Clark, Dorothy White, Dan Wosachlo, and Donna Brewer, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be a visitation at Hood Funeral Home in Crossville, Tennessee on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 5-7p.m. On Tuesday, September 14, 2021 there will be a funeral Mass held at Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church in Crossville, Tennessee at 10:00 a.m., with a luncheon to follow.

Obituary for Janice Sue Nikodym

Janice Sue Nikodym went home to be with her Savoir Jesus on July 24, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 28th at 11 am at Grace Lutheran Church. Pastor Daniel Bremer will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Waco, NE at 2:30 pm. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Janice Sue Dinkelman was born September 27, 1965, at Friend, Nebraska to Ervin and Lila (Gallagher) Dinkelman. She was baptized on October 17, 1965, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Waco, NE. Janice confirmed her faith on June 3, 1979. She attended school through the eighth grade at St. John’s School. She attended High School at Centennial High School, Utica, NE , gradu-ating with the class of 1983. She then furthered her education at Peru State College graduating with high distinction in 1987. She earned her B.S. in Education. Janice taught Kindergarten and first and second grade at District 84 rural school near Platte Center. She also worked at Red Cloud public schools, Willa Cather Foundation, and Gottsch Feeding as well as helping on the family farm near Red Cloud, NE.
Janice was united in marriage to John Nikodym on September 1, 1990. This union was blessed with three children; Jacob, Jamie, and Joshua. Janice was very active in her church; teaching Sunday school, VBS, and involved with LWML.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Lori Hoffman, and father-in-law Jim Nikodym. She is survived by her Husband John Nikodym; Children Jacob, Jamie, and Joshua; Brother Gary (Deb) Dinkelman, Brother-in-law Brian Hoffman, and Mother-in-law Miriam Nikodym.

https://www.giallfaiths.com/obituaries/Janice-Nikodym/

Jack Douglas Cherry died July 3, 2021.

Jack Cherry was born on Flag Day 1942 in Waterloo, Iowa, the second son of Lyle L. and Hazel J. Cherry. He graduated from West Waterloo High School in 1960, and took miscellaneous college courses of interest to him at Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. After five years of apprenticeship at John Deere in Waterloo, he became certified as a Journeyman Foundryman and spent most of his career there involved in the iron-melting division, retiring at the end of 1989.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Joanne Ellen. He is survived by his wife, Brenda, five daughters, and his brother, Jim.

The photo shows Jack as an up-and-coming John Deere Tractor authority. Obviously, awhile back. At Jack’s request, there will be no memorial service. Interment will be at Salmon, Idaho.

https://www.thegrundyregister.com/content/jack-cherry