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Kent, Edna (Keever)

? - April 22, 2004

(Transcribed by RB from Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) - April 27, 2004)

Edna Kent, longtime resident of Contra Costa County, entered into rest April 22, 2004, age 96. She is

survived by two sons, Robert Kent and his wife Marilyn, and Jack Kent and his wife Barbara;

grandchildren, Paula Hewitt, Mike Kent, David Kent, Susan English and Kenneth Kent; great-

grandchildren, Andrea Polk, Mike Hewitt, Devan Hewitt, Samantha Kent, Savanna English, Sierra

English, Logan Kent and Annabella Kent. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth

Kent, in 1989, and her son, Clark Kent, in 1971.

Edna (Keever) Kent was born in Burke, SD, the 4th of a family of 9 children. Her family moved to

Mellette Co., SD and homesteaded there. Edna graduated from White River High School and went on

to obtain a teaching degree. She taught at a country school, having to teach all 12 grades in a one-

room schoolhouse. After a couple of years she decided to change her career and she went back to

school to become a registered nurse. She was employed at Cook County Hospital in Chicago as an

OB/Gyn nurse. She moved to California in the mid-1930's and was followed by a cowboy from her

hometown in SD whose eye she'd caught. Kenneth Kent and Edna were married on August 19, 1936.

They made their home in Concord, CA where they raised their 3 sons. Edna gave up her career

outside the home while her boys were small, but still had steady "employment" as the resident nurse

in the neighborhood, in demand for anything from bandages to allergy shots to unexplained pains and

counseling. She was also the family seamstress and neighborhood barber and cinnamon roll baker.

The Kents retired in 1968 and moved to their acreage in Oregon where they built their retirement

home and were fortunate enough to enjoy many years there. Their home was a stopover for friends

and relatives, as well as the road maintenance men, traveling sales people and any stranger who

was stranded on the road. The coffeepot was always on. After Kenneth's death in 1989, Edna spent

her time between her Oregon home and the homes of her sons. In 1994, she moved to Walnut Creek,

CA to be near her family again. She enjoyed her family and friends and never stopped contributing

what she could: volunteering to bake some cookies, do some mending or rake the leaves. She will be

remembered by all who knew her with love and gratitude to have shared her life. A Memorial Liturgy

will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, April 30, 2004 at Queen of All Saints Church, 2390 Grant St,

Concord. Memorial contributions suggested to the American Diabetes Assoc., PO Box 2680, North

Canton, OH 44720. Ouimet Bros. Chapel

Krogman, Lane

Dec. 18, 1995 - June 29, 2010

(Contributed by Rita Bergendahl)

Lane Krogman, 14 of Minnesota formerly of White River, died on Tuesday, June 29 in Sterling, CO

Services will be 2:00 pm Monday, July 5 at the White River Community Event Center in White River

with Visitation from 1-2 pm with burial at the Louie Krogman Ranch.

Lane Austin Krogman (14) was born December 18, 1995 in Winner, SD. He was baptized in the WR

United Methodist Church. Lane is the son of Todd & Amber Krogman and Angela & Tom Buesing.

Lane is the proud brother of Cydney and half sister Marissa. He passed away on June 29, 2010 at his

home in Sterling, CO.

Lane was full of energy and had a very kind and loving heart. Telling jokes and making people laugh

brought him joy. He was always on the go and loved the sense of adventure. Lane was a brave young

man and had no fear of life challenges.

Lane spent his early years and attended school in White River, SD, through first grade. He then

moved to Slayton, MN with his parents where he attended school through the 7th grade. He

completed the 8th grade at Springfield, MN. Numerous friends were made through out his journey of

life. His favorite days of school were snow days, weekends, and summer vacations.

Lane enjoyed playing video games, texting, talking on his cell phone, outdoor activities like fishing,

camping and the thrill of rollercoaster rides. He was always the first one to start the campfire. He

especially enjoyed family reunions where he could be with friends and family. Tubing and boat riding

were always favorite activities. He also enjoyed showing sheep with his aunt Lindy, helping his

Grandpa Fred and Uncle John on the ranch, and staying long weekends in Sioux Falls with aunt

Dana and friend Tandi.

Lane is survived by his sister Cydney Krogman, parents Todd & Amber Krogman, Angela & Tom

Buesing. Step sisters and brothers, Christina (Jason) Walker, Katie Buesing, Sam Buesing, Suzie

Buesing, Michael Guetter, Grace Buesing, and half sister Marissa Krogman. Grandparents Ronald

Krogman, Fred & Ardeth Egleston. Step Grandparents Art Guetter, Sandy & Les Byczkowski, Charlie

& Elaine Asman. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was proceeded in death by his grandmother Janet Krogman.

Lane's kind giving spirit will continue to live on through the donor program.