The Svoboda Funeral Home was started in 1904 by Peter F. Svoboda on his family farm near Linwood. At that time the embalming and other preparation of the body was done at the home of the deceased.. The visitation, and often the funeral, were also...
Funeral Homes in Howells, NE
Founder Henry Gass Sr., was born May 13, 1844, in Canton Basel, Switzerland. He came to the United States in 1866. He lived a short time in Illinois and Pennsylvania where he was employed in a furniture store, and in 1870 moved to Columbus,...
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Facts about the city
Howells is a village in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 561 at the 2010 census.
Howells Obituaries
It was disclosed by Kearney Hub on October 18th, 2018 that Frank James Hledik passed away in Howells, Nebraska. Hledik was 73 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frank James's life.
It was written by Grand Island Independent on September 1st, 2016 that Arnold Jakubowski died in Howells, Nebraska. Jakubowski was 84 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Arnold's life.
It was written by Daily Republic on January 6th, 2014 that Harold William "Harry" Knust perished in Chamberlain, South Dakota. Knust was 78 years old and was born in Howells, NE. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Harold William "Harry"'s life.
It was revealed by Oregonian on July 21st, 2013 that LaVerne Ruth Schroeter (Schlecht) died in Portland, Oregon. Ms. Schroeter was 92 years old and was born in Howells, NE. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor LaVerne Ruth's life.
It was disclosed by Grand Island Independent on May 16th, 2013 that Helen R Jakubowski (Rapp) passed away in Howells, Nebraska. Ms. Jakubowski was 102 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Helen R's life.
It was revealed by Arizona Republic on January 24th, 2013 that John J Knipping passed on in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Knipping was 86 years old and was born in Howells, NE. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John J's life.
It was revealed by Fremont Tribune on October 10th, 2012 that Roman J Renner passed on in Howells, Nebraska. Renner was 75 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Roman J's life.
It was disclosed by Arizona Republic on September 23rd, 2012 that Ellanore Petello passed on in Arizona. Petello was 88 years old and was born in Howells, NE. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ellanore's life.
It was revealed by Great Falls Tribune on May 1st, 2012 that Irene Ann Olson (Reicks) died in Fort Benton, Montana. Ms. Olson was 99 years old and was born in Howells, NE. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Irene Ann's life.
It was reported by Great Falls Tribune on May 1st, 2012 that Irene Ann Olson (Reicks) passed on in Fort Benton, Montana. Ms. Olson was 99 years old and was born in Howells, NE. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Irene Ann's life.
History
Howells is a village in Colfax County, Nebraska County, Nebraska, United States. . The population was 632 at the United States Census, 2000 census.
In 1887, officials of the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad designated the name "Howell" to the community. This name honored James Smith Howell, who was a local surveyor, farmer and teacher. The final "s" was added in 1937.
The official website for the city of Howells is http://www.ci.howells.ne.us/.
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