Joyce Pollman
December 5th 2025, 12:40 PM UTCEvelynn Joyce Pollman, known to all as Joyce, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 90. Joyce was born on April 15, 1935, in Barneston, to Joe and Evelynn (Moran) Robinson.
Glenda L. Lawson
December 5th 2025, 9:00 AM UTCGlenda L. Lawson, 75, of Beatrice, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. She was born on March 1, 1950, in Beatrice to Glenn and Audrey (Templeton) Ault. Glenda grew up in Beatrice and graduated from Beatrice Hi
Glen A. Burenheide
December 4th 2025, 12:51 PM UTCGlen A. Burenheide, 55, of Adams passed away at his home, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 8, 1970, in West Point to Allen and Geraldine (Brester) Burenheide. Glen graduated from Howells High School in
Manetha M. Holle
December 2nd 2025, 4:31 PM UTCManetha M. Holle, 88, of Hanover, KS, died November 30, 2025, at the Hanover Hospital surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Friday, December 5, from 4–8 p.m. at the Hanover Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 5–7 p.m. A funer
Lorraine Eileen Beil
November 28th 2025, 2:10 PM UTCLorraine Eileen Beil, 73, of Beatrice, died Wednesday night, November 26, 2025, at her sister’s home in Lincoln after a long battle with cancer. She was born on September 26, 1952 at Fort Lee, Virginia, the ?rst child of Forest Greeley and LaVonne J
Spencer D. Lohse
November 28th 2025, 12:43 PM UTCSpencer D. Lohse, age 37, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died November 24, 2025. Visitation is Thursday, December 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the Hanover Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday,
Jacquelyn "Jackie" J. Stake
November 26th 2025, 1:02 PM UTCJacquelyn "Jackie" J. Stake, 88, of Beatrice died on Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025, at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Society of Beatrice. She was born on December 26, 1936 on a farm between Liberty and Burchard to William H. and E. Irene Morris. The fa
Clayton Scott
November 26th 2025, 9:45 AM UTCIt is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Clayton Leonard Scott on November 24, 2025, just two days shy of his 94th birthday. Clay was born on November 26, 1931, in Bennet, NE. Clay married Carol Baker on June 3, 1962 in Wymore. He achieved
Roger Haack
November 25th 2025, 5:05 PM UTCRoger Galen Haack, born on the 11th of March, 1942, east of Elk Creek, Nebraska, passed away on the 22nd of November, 2025. Known for his compassionate and humble nature, Roger spent most of his life tirelessly serving his community. A supportive and thou
Michael Russell
November 25th 2025, 11:13 AM UTCMichael “Mike” Shane Russell, 68 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. He was born on July 12, 1957, in Glendale, California to Robert P. and JoAnn E. (Caspers) Russell. Mik
Betty Jane Smith
Betty Jane Smith May 15, 1941 — November 17, 2025 Odell Nebraska Betty Jane (Adsit) Smith, age 84, of Adams, Nebraska, passed away on November 17, 2025, at Gold Crest Nursing Home in Adams. She was born on her family’s ranch in Kirby, Montana,
Eleanor Schwan
Eleanor I. Schwan was born on March 1, 1928 in Daykin, NE to Ben & Emma Marschman, and she passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025 at the age of 97. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Daykin and later confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church
Bonnie D. King
Bonnie D. King, 82, of Pueblo, Colorado, and a former resident of Wymore and Beatrice, Nebraska, passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Her life was characterized by deep devotion to her family, a spiri
Anna J. Wollenburg
With fond memories and heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Anna Josephine Wollenburg, on November 21, 2025.
Christopher "Melvin" Ray
Christopher Michael Ray, known affectionally as Chris or "Melvin" to his close friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. He was born in Beatrice, NE, on May 25, 1972 to Gary and Barbara (Mueller) Ray. He and Kristie Ray were married
Christine Anne Osmond
Christine Anne Osmond was born on May 21, 1956, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Curtis and Olive (Norrell) Hoyme. She passed away on November 7, 2025, at BryanLGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 69 years, 5 months, and 17 days. Christine was one
Darrel Fredrich Fett
Darrell Fredrich Fett was the son of Dora and Fred Fett. He was born at home September 18, 1934, on the farm near Reynolds, Nebraska, weighing 9 pounds 8 ounces. He graduated from Reynolds High School in 1953 where he had played basketball and ran track.
Donald Lee Itzen
Donald Lee Itzen, age 88, passed away on November 14th, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 17th, 1937, on a farm south of Concordia, Kansas to Henry D. and Renste (Mier Onnen), the youngest of 6 kids. His family moved to Gilead Nebraska w
Roland David Crays
Roland David Crays, age 87, of Tobias, Nebraska passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family members and his beloved four-legged furry companion, Bear. Rollie was born February 4, 1938 in Tobias, a son of the late Donald and
Larry W. Trumble
Larry W. Trumble, 77, of Beatrice, passed away on November 21, 2025, at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on August 17, 1948, in Concordia, Kansas, to Charles and Lena (Cyr) Trumble. Larry grew up in Greenleaf, Kansas, and graduated from Gre
David Gary Smith
David Gary Smith passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on September 9, 1946, in Beatrice to Jack G. and Betty I. (Gary) Smith. Dave graduated from Beatrice High School in 1964 and entered the United States Navy on August
Scott Allen Schroeder
It is with loving hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Scott Allen Schroeder. He was born September 12, 1960, and passed away on November 7, 2025, with deep faith in Christ and a life full of love, creativity, and prayer. He was baptized and
Debra Syas
Debra Syas, 61, of Beatrice passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her home. She was born in Omaha on June 20, 1964, to Robert and Sharon (Garner) Syas. Debra had a free-spirited soul. She had an unconditional love for animals, especially horses.
Gregory L. Jack
We celebrate the life of Gregory Lee "Greg" Jack, born on November 14, 1971, in Eugene, OR, who passed away on November 13, 2025, 1 day shy of his 54th birthday.
Marlene Ruth Busboom
Marlene Ruth Busboom, age 89, of Adams, passed away peacefully Thursday night, November 13, 2025, at Gold Crest Retirement Center in Adams. She was born on January 11, 1936, in Beatrice to Martin and Engelina (Tholen) DeBuhr. Marlene graduated from Filley
Ronald Lee Scott
Ronald L. "Ron" Scott, 78, died Saturday November 8, 2025 at UNMC in Omaha, NE. Visitation will be 9 a.m., Saturday, November 15 at the Washington Methodist Church with the funeral service following at 10 a.m. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Fairbury C
Elnadean R. Singleton
Elnadean R. Singleton, 91, of Liberty, died Wednesday morning, November 12, 2025, at Whispering Winds Cottage in Beatrice. She was born on February 4, 1934, in Waterville, KS to Perry and Regina (Boeschling) Lohse. Elnadean graduated from Marysville High
Ralph Merlin Larsen
Ralph Merlin Larsen, 96, of Beatrice passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, Ralph was born on August 23, 1929, in rural Virginia, Nebraska, to Clarence A. and Dora Loree (Le Poidevin) Larsen. Ralph attended Holmesville High School and graduated in 1947
Judy L. Collins
Judy L. Collins, 82, of Beatrice passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday November 4, 2025. She was born on April 30, 1943, in Freeburn, Kentucky to Clarence and Ruby (Rutledge) Espy. Judy was one of ten children growing up in the Kentucky and West Virg
Marvin L. Zimmerman
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