Obituaries 

Lawrence A. Keuten
Lawrence A. Keuten

Lawrence Alvin Keuten, age 72, of Steele City, Nebraska, passed away in Beatrice on February 14, 2025. Born in Fairbury, Nebraska, on November 15, 1952, Lawrence was known for his witty humor and funny anecdotes that brought a smile to everyone's faces. H

Irene V. Folkerts
February 17th, 6:56 PM CST
Homer Leroy Ward
February 17th, 1:49 PM CST
John E. Faxon
February 15th, 3:05 PM CST
Kathy Mittan
February 14th, 4:33 PM CST
Elizabeth Timmerman

Elizabeth Timmerman

Elizabeth Louise Timmerman, fondly known as "Peach," passed away on February 11, 2025. Born on June 18, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, Elizabeth was a dedicated, reliable, and resilient woman. She was also thoughtful, always putting her family first, which was

Kody Lee Rayburn

Kody Lee Rayburn

Kody Lee Rayburn, 29 years of age, of Lancaster County passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hasting after injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on December 15, 1995 in Lincoln to Dennis Persinger Jr.

Bonnie Bartels

Bonnie Bartels

Bonnie Bartels, 76, of Beatrice passed away on Monday evening, February 10, 2025 at the Beatrice Community Hospital. She was born on February 6,1949 at Beatrice to Ervin and Elva (Lenners) Parde. She graduated from Filley High School in 1967 and later Per

Jack L. Wyant

Jack L. Wyant

Jack Lee Wyant was born at home in Lincoln, Nebraska to Edith (McGoldrick) and Millard E. (Elmer) Wyant on August 12, 1944. He was to be named Millard Patrick, the first name for his dad and middle name for his maternal grandfather. Big sister, Karen, ins

Justin J. Rickers

Justin J. Rickers

Justin J. Rickers, 46, of Odell passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born May 27, 1978, in Beatrice to Kevin and Sandy (Moslander) Rickers. He grew up in Odell and graduated from Odell High School in 1997. Justin married Melissa Steelman in 19

Melissa Marie Johnson

Melissa Marie Johnson

Melissa Marie Johnson, 45 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on October 20, 1979 in Beatrice to Galen and Marlene (Frerking) Johnson. Joint memorial services with Melissa&r

Barbara L. Schoenrock

Barbara L. Schoenrock

SchoBarbara Lea Kirby Freitag Schoenrock, 84 passed away February 8th, 2025, at Whispering Winds in Beatrice. Barb was born January 18th,1941 in Fairbury Nebraska to Guy Max and Iva Leona (Nance) Kirby. She had one brother, Marvin Lee Kirby. Barb attended

Copy-Donna M. Long

Copy-Donna M. Long

Donna M. Long, 83, Washington, passed away on February 6, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare, Marysville, KS. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends fro

Malinda Jobman

Malinda Jobman

Malinda M. Jobman, 73, of Beatrice passed away on Friday afternoon, February 7, 2025 at an Omaha hospital. She was born on March 30, 1951 in Beatrice to Edwin and Genevieve (Lineweber) Eckhoff. Malinda graduated from Wymore Southern High School in 1969. O

Donna M. Long

Donna M. Long

Donna M. Long, 83, Washington, passed away on February 6, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare, Marysville, KS. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends fro

Dennis L. Schroeder

Dennis L. Schroeder

Dennis L. Schroeder, 82 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born on December 21, 1942 in Beatrice to Frank and Emilie (Rehm) Schroeder. A full obituary will appear soon. Private services will be held at a later date

Shirley Lynn Zenger

Shirley Lynn Zenger

Shirley was born on May 15, 1952, and passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt.She is survived by her h

Rodney E. Bohlmeyer

Rodney E. Bohlmeyer

Rodney Edwin Bohlmeyer, a man of extraordinary resilience and generosity, departed this life on February 3, 2025.

Delores Ann (Drewes) Busch

Delores Ann (Drewes) Busch

Delores Ann (Drewes) Busch, 94 years of age, of Plymouth passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. She was born on November 4, 1930 at Plymouth to John Jr. and Frieda (Christ) Drewes. Delores graduated from Plymouth

Frederick Allen Meyer

Frederick Allen Meyer

Frederick Allen Meyer July 7, 1948 - January 30, 2025

Nancy C. Humphrey

Nancy C. Humphrey

Nancy C. Humphrey, age 78 of Beatrice, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Beatrice.

Judith Ann (Spears) Haussler

Judith Ann (Spears) Haussler

Judith Ann (Spears) Haussler, 80 years of age, of Plymouth passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at The Journey House in Lincoln. She was born on September 5, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri to Alexander Jr. and Erna (Klaustermeyer) Spears. Judith is surv

Violet I. “Vi” Koenig

Violet I. “Vi” Koenig

Violet I. “Vi” Koenig, 94, of Plymouth, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Whispering Winds in Beatrice. She was born on December 29, 1930 at Diller to Ira and Marie (Behrends) Anderson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Satu

Virginia Frances Roskilly

Virginia Frances Roskilly

Virginia Frances Roskilly of Fairbury, Ne passed away on February 1st, 2025, at Jefferson County Hospital surrounded by family. Born August 25, 1928, to William and Lydia Lawrence in Hardin County, KY. She married Joseph B. Roskilly on April 8, 1950. Virg

Sonya Rehne Ward

Sonya Rehne Ward

Sonya Rehne Ward 71, passed away January 26, 2025. She was born June 2, 1953, in Cullman, AL to Melba (Cole) Lindley and James Fred Lindley. The middle of 3 girls, the family settled in Hartselle, AL where she grew up. Sonya was a wife, mother of 3, siste

Jacquelyn Sue "Jacque" Crosier

Jacquelyn Sue "Jacque" Crosier

Jacquelyn Sue Crosier, affectionately known as Jacque, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on June 10, 1954, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Jacquelyn was a spirited soul whose love for life left a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Jacquelyn "Jacquie" J. (Joyce) Richling

Jacquelyn "Jacquie" J. (Joyce) Richling

Jacquelyn “Jacquie” J. (Joyce) Richling, 81 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. She was born on March 25, 1943 in Beatrice to Richard and Lillian (Sprague) Joyce. Jacqu

Karen (Tapee) Rehm

Karen (Tapee) Rehm

Karen (Tapee) Rehm, born on January 14, 1957, in Beatrice, NE to Robert and Barbara Tapee. She passed away on January 31, 2025. A loving and supportive mother, sister, and grandmother, Karen was known for her creativity and passion for life. She dedicated

Bonnie Marie Oria

Bonnie Marie Oria

Bonnie Marie Oria, 72 years of age, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. Born Bonnie Marie Schmidt on May 14, 1952, to Marcella (Ford) and Virgil Schmidt in Beatrice, NE. She grew up on the family farm near Odell, NE. She graduated from Odell High

Ruth F. Wiese

Ruth F. Wiese

Ruth Florene (Wittler) Wiese was born to John and Jennie (Meirath) in De Witt, Ne on January 13, 1931. She graduated from De Witt high school and then taught children grades K-8 for two years in District 7 and two years in District 20 in Saline County. On

Rubye Stewart

Rubye Stewart

November 22, 1928 – January 24, 2025

Gary H. Ray

Gary H. Ray

Gary Houlton Ray, born on November 18, 1939, in Wymore, Nebraska, passed away on January 26, 2025. Known for his dedication, reliability, and supportive nature, Gary was always ready to lend a hand or share a smile with those around him.

Larry Carpenter

Larry Carpenter

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Larry Lee Carpenter, on January 25, 2025.

Marlene R. Weideman

Marlene R. Weideman

Marlene R. Weideman, 87, of Deshler passed away on January 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 16, 1937, in Beatrice to Clarence and Bertha “Bonnie” (Walker) Gibson. Marlene was baptized at First Christian Churc

Louis W. Oltmans

Louis W. Oltmans

Louis W. Oltmans, 90 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Samaritan Springs in Beatrice. He was born on July 9, 1934 near Beatrice to William and Mable (Stevens) Oltmans. Louis attended Logan Center School and graduated f

Wilbur W. Remmers

Wilbur W. Remmers

Wilbur W. Remmers, 73, of Beatrice, passed into the Lord’s arms on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Society. He was born on December 16, 1951, in Beatrice to Herman and Hilda (Schneider) Remmers. He was baptized at Immanuel

Bonnie Lou Clark

Bonnie Lou Clark

Bonnie Lou Clark, 89, of Beatrice passed away Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Center. She was born on October 4, 1935, in Beatrice to Sharp and Lena (Davis) Clark. Bonnie grew up in Carleton and moved back to Beatrice a

John D. Paquette

John D. Paquette

John D. Paquette, 57, of Beatrice passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 22, 2025, at Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln. He entered the world in a big way, literally, at 12 pounds and 6 ounces on May 9, 1967 in Beatrice, the proud son of

John O. Lenners

John O. Lenners

John O. Lenners, 100, of Beatrice, passed away Thursday morning, January 23, 2025, at the Homestead House in Beatrice. He was born on November 15, 1924, in Beatrice to Oltman and Grace (Jurgens) Lenners. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Chur

William L. "Bill" Siems

William L. "Bill" Siems

William L. "Bill" Siems passed away on January 22, 2025 at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation.

Thomas “Tom” Roy McPeek Jr

Thomas “Tom” Roy McPeek Jr

Thomas “Tom” Roy McPeek Jr, 67, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025

Gary L. Parde

Gary L. Parde

Gary L. Parde, 75, of Beatrice, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was born on November 24, 1949 in Beatrice to Edward “Arnold” and Alvera (Jurgens) Parde. He graduated from Beatrice High School. He married Valerie Ideus

Leonard Clem Gowen

Leonard Clem Gowen

Leonard Clem Gowen, 85 years of age, long time Beatrice resident passed away at home on January 20, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1939, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Clem and Hazel (Bumgardner) Gowen. Later that year, the family moved to Portland, Oregon. Soon a

Rev. Alton W. Schwandt

Rev. Alton W. Schwandt

Alton William Schwandt was born on October 30, 1927 on a dairy farm near Ripon, Wisconsin. He was the son of William and Dora Ruth Schwandt. He graduated from Ripon High School and attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He graduated with a BA in musi

Norma Jean (Wagner) Doty

Norma Jean (Wagner) Doty

Norma Jean (Wagner) Doty of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Beatrice, NE, passed away in Marshalltown on January 18, 2025. She was born on June 3, 1928 near Vesta, NE. Norma was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Beatrice and was involve

Preston J. Baehr

Preston J. Baehr

Preston J. Baehr, 22, of Blue Springs, died Sunday, January 19, 2025 from injuries he received in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on August 28, 2002 in Lincoln to Dean and Mindy (Myers) Baehr. Preston was confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Chu

Bernice L. Parde

Bernice L. Parde

Bernice L. (Jobman) Parde, 95, joined her heavenly family on March 18, 2024, while at the Beatrice Community Hospital. She was born on November 22, 1928, in Beatrice to Reinhard and Teda (Jurgens) Jobman. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Emmanu

Henry G. Itzen

Henry G. Itzen

Henry G. Itzen was born June 5, 1930 to parents Henry D. & Renste (Mier) Itzen, one of 6 children. He died April 30, 2020.

Berniece M. Wieters

Berniece M. Wieters

Berniece Malinda Wieters, 93, Hanover, Kan., passed away Friday evening, April 24, 2020, at Hanover Long Term Care, a place she grew to love and had called home since August 2011. She was born Feb. 10, 1927, the daughter of Albert and Nettie (Behrens) Kna

Viola M. Cumro

Viola M. Cumro

Viola Mae Cumro passed away on April 21, 2020 at the age of 99 when God called her home from Gardenside Nursing Home in Fairbury, Nebraska. Viola is survived by her husband: Maurice “Pete” Cumro; her stepsister: Lois Mueller; her children: Cha

Terry Dean Shissler

Terry Dean Shissler

Terry Dean Shissler, 69, was born February 13, 1951 in Ontario, Oregon, the son of Dean and Mildred (Burnett) Shissler. He passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at his home in Des Moines, IA.Terry proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Air Force duri

Donna M. Drees

Donna M. Drees

Donna Marie Drees, 88 of Daykin, Nebraska passed away March 26, 2020 at her home. She was born October 27, 1931 to Herbert & Alma (Jordening) Maschman in Daykin. She is survived by daughters Beth (Bob) Rut of Hanover, KS, Jan (Bill) Hogue of Geneva, NE, F

Ruby Ebeling

Ruby Ebeling

Ruby Ebeling 75 of Fairbury, formerly Steele City pass away March 13, 2020 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born August 27, 1944 at Drywood Township, Kansas to Harry and Goldie Endicott Warthen. She is survived by daughters, Tammy and Allen Li

Edna J. Dein

Edna J. Dein

Edna Joan (Busing) Dein, 95, of Fairbury, passed away March 22, 2020 at JCH&L in Fairbury, NE. She was born November 21, 1925 in Alexandria, NE to George and Elizabeth (Landkamer) Busing.Edna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Edward De

Madeline M. Kapke

Madeline M. Kapke

Madeline Lemmon Kapke, 73, of Fairbury died on March 18, 2020 at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born the 5th child to Orval and Beulah (Thornburg) Lemmon on October 12, 1946. Being raised in Fairbury, she attended East Ward school and Fairb

Elizabeth (Beth) Weiner

Elizabeth (Beth) Weiner

Elizabeth Jean Corbin Torrey was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on August 18, 1944 to Jack E and Ilma Jean Corbin. She died on March 7, 2020 in Fairbury Nebraska at age 75. She was baptized in Fairbury on June 10, 1945. She spent her childhood in Fairbury, Ne

Shirley A. Hasbrouck

Shirley A. Hasbrouck

Services for Shirley Hasbrouck have been postponed to a later date. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.gerdesmeyerfh.com

Shirley A. Hasbrouck

Shirley A. Hasbrouck

Shirley A. Hasbrouck, 74, of Fairbury passed away March 6, 2020 at her home. She was born October 17, 1945 to John & Elsie (Lange) Graham in Clay Center, Nebraska. Services will be Friday, March 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Fairbury.

Elizabeth (Beth) Weiner

Elizabeth (Beth) Weiner

Elizabeth Jean Corbin Torrey was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on August 18, 1944 to Jack E and Ilma Jean Corbin. She died on March 7, 2020 in Fairbury Nebraska at age 75. She was baptized in Fairbury on June 10, 1945. She spent her childhood in Fairbury, Ne

Glen R. Blobaum

Glen R. Blobaum

Glen Robert Blobaum passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24th at the age of 68. He was born in Fairbury Nebraska, third of three children, to Alfred and Evelyn Blobaum. He graduated from University of Nebraska-Kearney with a Drama degree and worked

Randy L. Folkers

Randy L. Folkers

Randy Lee Folkers, 67, of Fairbury, NE passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 22, 2020.He was born January 25, 1953 to Noel and Opal (Bartlett) in Beatrice, NE. Randy graduated from Fairbury High School in 1972 where he excell

Richard W. Schnuelle

Richard W. Schnuelle

Richard Wayne Schnuelle, 92, of Rural Diller, NE passed away February 20, 2020 at Homestead House in Beatrice. He was born September 13, 1927 to Oscar August & Ida Lydia (Engelmann) Schnuelle at Harbine, Nebraska. He was baptized October 23, 1927 by Pasto

Bruce L. Swartz

Bruce L. Swartz

It is with great sadness that the family of Bruce Swartz, 65, of Fairbury, Nebraska announces his passing on February 15, 2020. Bruce was born on February 3rd, 1955 in Fairbury, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at Saint Michael’s Catholic Chu

Virginia L. Lottman

Virginia L. Lottman

Virginia LeNell (Vaughn) Lottman, daughter of Clay Price Vaughn Sr, and Minta Wilhelmina Ridder was born on May 2, 1924, rural Endicott, Ne. and died Feb 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was baptized 4-20-1930 and confirmed at the

Mary J. Rhoden

Mary J. Rhoden

Mary J. Rhoden, 72, of Fairbury, NE passed away February 7, 2020 at Beatrice Health & Rehabilitation. She was born February 24, 1947 to Arthur & Ernestine (Smith) Brownell in Concordia, KS. Services will be Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Gerd

Jerome (Jerry) Likens

Jerome (Jerry) Likens

Jerome (Jerry) L. Likens, 85 of Fairbury passed away February 4, 2020 at JCH & L Gardenside in Fairbury. He was born October 19, 1934 to Louis J. & Faith Isabelle (Hinds) Likens in Fairbury. Survivors are wife Bobbi of Steele City, sons Tony (Lana) Likens

Jean Patton

Jean Patton

Jean Patton, 92 of Fairbury, passed away February 5, 2020 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born November 17, 1927 to Theodore Jesse & Nellie Marie (Drake) Maple in Fairbury. Survivors are daughter Mary Lou (Harold) Schwartz of Hanover, KS, son

Lewis L. Bales

Lewis L. Bales

Lewis Loren Bales passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on January 31, 2020 at the age of 73. He was born in Fairbury, Nebraska to Jean (Harris) and Lewis Dale Bales. Lewie graduated from Fairbury High School in 1965, and he enlisted in the Nav

Vonia (Dutch) Lorraine Scheer

Vonia (Dutch) Lorraine Scheer

Vonia (Dutch) Lorraine Scheer, 90 of Fairbury passed away January 21, 2020 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born March 12, 1929 to Donald and Margaret Welsh in Washington County, Kansas. Dutch graduated from Fairbury High School in 1947. She m