Vernon P. Hazen

Vernon P. Hazen, 75, of Sterling, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh. He was born on November 19, 1950, in Lincoln to Shannon and Erma (Wehmer) Hazen. Vernon grew up in Sterling and graduated from Sterling Hig

December 17, 2025Updated: December 18, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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