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1962
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2007
John Tines Obituary
He was born Oct. 8, 1962, in McCook to Gayle and Patricia (Madden) Tines. He attended school in McCook and was a 1981 graduate of McCook High School. He graduated from McCook Community College in 1986. He was a member of the Army National Guard for 11 years. He was currently enrolled at Central Community College.
He was married to Debra Stegman in Grand Island Aug. 5, 1989.
He worked for the U.S. Postal Service in North Platte before living in Minnesota and Wisconsin, working in construction as a block tender.
He had been a resident of Kearney for three years.
His pastimes included fishing, hunting, cooking and spending time with his son, nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his son, John Patrick of North Platte; his parents of Kearney; brother, Mick of North Platte; sister, Lisa Hullinger of Kearney; nieces and nephews, Crista and Jamie Tines and Madison, Andrew and Michael Hullinger.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Elizabeth Madden and Zolona Chinn.
Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences or personal reflections may be submitted to osafh.com.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 6, at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney. The Rev. Matt Koperski will officiate. Interment will be at 3 p.m. at St. Catherine's Cemetery in Indianola.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church. O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home of Kearney is in charge.
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Todd Philipsen
February 6, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace be with you.
Fr. Todd Philipsen
Brian "Wally" Wallace
February 6, 2007
I always considered "Johnny" a good friend. I am sorry to hear of his passing. From Little League baseball through MHS and beyond. He will be missed! You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
February 6, 2007
Dear Gayle, Patty and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy (Sughroue) Smallfoot
Eustis, NE
Barb (Kelley) Czarnick
February 6, 2007
I have some good memories of John in high school. He was a fun-loving guy. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
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Tom Leonard
February 6, 2007
Tines Family, I am saddened to hear of this news. Having graduated with John at MHS, I remember his fun loving nature. Please know that the thoughts and prayers of my family and I reach out to you and yours.
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