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- [S6] 1920 US Census.
Oma Mcillnay | age: 10 | bp: Nebraska
- [S11] 1930 US Census, Crete, Saline, Nebraska.
Oma Mcilany | age: 20 | bp: Nebraska
- [S7] 1940 US Census.
Oma Kupfer | age: 30 | bp: Nebraska | residence in 1935: Crete, Saline, Nebraska
- [S9] Social Security Death Index.
Oma M Kupfer | ssn: 505-48-0653 | b: 27 Aug 1909 | d: 24 dec 1992
- [S4] Obituary.
Oma Mae (McIlnay) Kupfer, 83, of Crete, died dec. 24, 1992 at Crete Manor. She was born Aug. 27, 1909 at Pleasant Dale, the daughter of Oscar B. and Clara B. (Newburn) McIlnay. She moved with her parents to Crete in 1949 and attended Crete schools. Oma worked at the Crete Mills for several years and married Walter H. Kupfer on Aug. 17, 1937. They moved to Tacoma, Wash., where they built a motel and operated it for almost 10 years. In 1946, they moved back to Crete. Walt died in March 1948. Oma was a past member of Grace United Methodist Church and was active in the circles of United Methodist Women. She was a 46-years member of Eastern Star and a 43-year member of the VFW Auxiliary of Crete. Survivors include brother, Jess McIlnay of Salem, Oregon; sister Gladys Wielage of Crete; sister-in-law, Irene McIlnay of Hadley, Michigan; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter; two brothers, Ray and an infant brother. Services were held Dec. 29, 1992 at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete with the Rev. J. B. Choaste officiating, assisted by Eastern Star Chapter 104. Soloist was Marilyn Kuncl with DeEtta Feeken accompanying. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clarence Vanourny, Jerry Bepolac, Glenn Park, Edward Hammond, Dean DaMoude and Jerald Pomiszl.
— Crete News, Dec. 30, 1992.
- [S15] Internet.
Gravestone of Oma M. Kupfer.
- [S5] Find A Grave, → Memorial ID 195649848.
- [S15] Internet.
Omaha area marriages.
- [S2] Newspaper.
GIRL HANDS MAN $25,000 SHARE OF WINNINGS; THEN WOWS TO “LOVE, HONOR AND OBEY” HIM Omaha, Neb., Aug. 17 — A girl who would hand a man $25,000 to keep a jesting promise should really take seriously a vow to “love, honor and obey.” thought Walter Kupfer, Crete, Neb., flour mill clerk. So Tuesday night, Kupfer, 56, and Miss Oma McIlnay, 27, were married here. The marriage was the culmination of a romance which started five years ago when both were employed at the Crete mills. Kupfer was selling tickets for a national Shrine contest and urged Miss McIlnay to buy one. When she declined, he finally purchased a ticket and presented it to her. “If I win anything, I’ll split it with you.” laughingly promised the young woman. When she won the $50,000 first prize, she gave half to Kupfer. They declined to say anything about the status of the $50,000 Tuesday night, said their future plans are indefinite.
— Billings Gazette, August 18, 1937.
- [S2] Newspaper.
McILNAY-KUPFER Miss Oma McIlnay daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. McIlnay of Crete, and Walt Kupfer, son of Mrs. Margaret Franz of Des Moines, Iowa, were married Tuesday evening, at seven o’clock, at Omaha. Rev. George Tyner assistant rector of Trinity Episcopal church of Omaha, read the marriage lines. They were attented by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Dill of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Rowe of Lincoln. Mrs. Rowe is a sister of the bridegroom. The wedding dinner was served at the Paxton hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Kupfer will take an auto trip to the Pacific northwest, and the best wishes and congratulations of a host of friends accompany them.
— The Crete News (Crete, Nebraska). 19 Aug 1937.
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