Obituaries
Melissa (Sierks) Fisher
Jan 17, 2025
Melissa (Sierks) Fisher, age 53 of Clay Center, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings.
Survivors include her husband Russ of Clay Center; children Hailey Ann Fisher (Jeffeory Murray) of Johnson; Reid (Kenleigh) Fisher of Hartsell, AL; grandchildren Jaxson, Emmerson, Madison Murray, Riggs Fisher; siblings Lonnie Sierks of Auburn; Myrna (Stan) Brooks of Rock Port, Michelle...
Charles Ray Fike
Jan 17, 2025
Charles R. Fike of Auburn (formerly Peru), passed away at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn on Friday, January 17, 2025, just 8 days after his 95th birthday.
He is preceded in death by his parents Otto and Sarah (Aeschelman) Fike; sister Dorothy (Floyd) Cox; brother Bob(Dorothy) Fike; and sister-in-law Ruby (Bob) McAdams.
Survivors include his wife Patsy of Auburn; brother and sister-in-law Bill...
Donna Joyce (Michel) Schwenck
Jan 11, 2025
Donna Joyce (Michel) Schwenck, daughter of Clarence Michel and Ruby (Vickers) Eads, was born September 27, 1943, in Auburn, Nebraska. Donna grew up in southeast Nebraska and graduated from Johnson High School in 1961.
In May of 1982, Donna was united in marriage to Richard Schwenck. The couple made their home in Omaha, Nebraska before retiring and moving to Casa Grande,...
Nancy Lu Clarke
Jan 11, 2025
Nancy Lu Clarke, one of six children of Dale and Nettie (Anderson) Epler, was born October 11, 1948, in Auburn, Nebraska. Nancy grew up and attended school in Julian, Nebraska. She graduated from Brock High School with the class of 1967.
On February 4, 1967, Nancy was united in marriage to Roger Clarke at the Brock Christian Church. The couple...
John J. Suppes III
Jan 10, 2025
John Jacob Suppes III, age 65 of Nemaha, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, in Auburn, Nebraska.
He is survived by his children Heather Finn of Denver, CO, Felicia (Jared) Ford of Chetek, WI, Sammie (Eric) Neumeister of Auburn, Gabrielle Suppes of Nebraska City, and Johnathan Suppes of Colorado Springs, CO; 15 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister Mary Suppes of Olathe, CO; other...
Wilma June Koeneke
Jan 6, 2025
Wilma June Koeneke, one of three daughters of William and Fannie (Deubelbeiss) Imhof, was born June 23, 1932, at Falls City, Nebraska. Wilma grew up attending school in Falls City.
On April 8, 1951, Wilma was united in marriage to Donald L. Koeneke. The couple would be blessed with one son, Timothy. Wilma and Don made their first home in the...
Marilyn Kay McMann
Jan 4, 2025
Marilyn Kay McMann, age 81 of Sidney, IA, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Ambassador Health of Sidney.
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law Robert and Linda Jo McMann of Turon, KS; aunts Panzy Adams, Lula Mae Ruby both of Auburn; uncle Floyd Reeves of Auburn; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be Friday, January...
Troy Anthony Williams, Sr.
Dec 26, 2024
Troy Anthony Williams, Sr., the eldest of eight siblings, was born on August 2, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
He transitioned from this life, on December 26, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was 55 years old.
After graduating from high school in 1988, Troy married Andrea Weaver in 1989. They were married for nearly thirty-five years and shared seven children.
In the...
Gary R. Maddox
Dec 10, 2024
Gary Richard Maddox was born October 8, 1948, in Auburn, Nebraska to Floyd and Mildred (Colerick) Maddox. He was the fifth of eleven children. He grew up in Nemaha and attended Nemaha Public School, where he graduated in 1966 as part of the school's final graduating class. In high school, he played football and excelled in track.
On December 4, 1966,...
James L. Henrichs
Dec 8, 2024
James Laverne Henrichs, 78, of Auburn, left us peacefully on December 8, surrounded by family. A beloved father, grandfather and friend, Jim will always be remembered for his love of Auburn sports, sarcasm, and always wanting to put a smile on your face.
Born on May 14, 1946, in Auburn, Jim grew up as one of six boys to Betty and...
Michelle Marie (Pfohl) Snider
Dec 6, 2024
Michelle Marie (Pfohl) Snider, daughter of Elmer “Bud” and Jean Pfohl, was born January 20, 1975, in Puyallup, Washington.
Michelle passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
She is survived by her husband Gordon Snider; children Anthony Turner, Alyssa Clover, Devin Pfohl, Marissa Farber; step-dad Carl Nichols; brothers Leo Bevard, Quintin Pfohl, Justin Pfohl, Jeff...
Warren "Corky" Jones
Dec 4, 2024
Warren “Corky” Jones, one of four children of Oland and Cornelia (Moore) Jones, was born June 15, 1931, at Brownville, Nebraska. He grew up on a farm outside Brownville where he attended school and graduated from Brownville High School. In January 1951, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in...
Paula Sue Purviance
Nov 13, 2024
Paula Sue Brown, daughter of Burton W. and Virginia Lee (Smith) Brown, was born December 23, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa. She grew up and attended school in Des Moines, graduating from Lincoln High School and then attending college.
On November 13, 1971, Paula was united in marriage to Bobby Purviance in Des Moines. They lived for a time in Red...
Walter W. Lammle
Nov 10, 2024
Walter William Lammle died peacefully on November 10th , 2024 with his benevolent caretakers Dave, Lorie, Ashley and Brianna by his side after having reached the age of 98. Walter was born on October 11th, 1926 to William and Caroline Lammle in Roscoe, SD. He was the second oldest of four siblings. Walter completed high school in Roscoe, SD and...
Jeanette Palmer
Nov 5, 2024
Jeanette Elaine Palmer, age 72 of Syracuse, formerly of Johnson, passed away November 5, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Syracuse.
Born November 26, 1951, the youngest child of Charles and Dorothy (Haase) Wiechert, Jeanette grew up on the family dairy farm. She attended elementary school in Emerald, Junior High at University High School, and graduated from Lincoln East High...
Clayton Anderson
Nov 2, 2024
Clayton Caroll Anderson, one of three children of Wendell and Marion Anderson, was born May 3, 1966, in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota. He was confirmed at Warwick Lutheran Church and attended school through 8th grade in Warwick, North Dakota. Transferring to Devil’s Lake for 9th and 10th grades, Clayton later earned his GED and attended trade school in Devil’s Lake...
Darrell A. Hopper
Oct 23, 2024
Darrell Alan Hopper was born on May 30. 1947 to Richard Melvin Hopper and Phyllis Ruth (McCoy) Hopper in Hamburg, IA. Darrell attended Auburn Public School and graduated from Auburn High School in 1965. Darrell went on to attend Milford Vocational Technical School and studied automotive mechanics. He graduated from Milford in December of 1966. He then went to work...
Eugene Wade Fulton
Oct 21, 2024
Eugene Wade Fulton was born February 3, 1960, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. One of eight children born to Francis and Joan (Epperson) Fulton. Gene grew up in Brownville, Nebraska and attended school in Peru, Brownville, and Auburn, Nebraska. Gene spent much of his childhood working, alongside his dad and siblings, at their family sawmill. He also gained his love for...
Marilee J Drumm
Oct 20, 2024
Marilee Joyce (Boden) Drumm, daughter of Wilhelm and Dora (Brinkman) Boden, was born October 28, 1933, in a farmhouse near Sterling, Nebraska. Marilee attended country schools near Peru and Bennet in Nebraska as the family moved. When they settled on a farm near Stella Marilee attended Higgins country school through the 8th grade. She then attended Stella High School, graduating...
Jeffrey Villegas
Oct 3, 2024
Jeffrey Allen Villegas, son of Kathryn (Jeffers) Knepp, was born January 21, 1972, in Harlan, Iowa. The family moved to McCook, Nebraska, where Jeff received a majority of his schooling, graduating with the class of 1993 from McCook High School.
After high school, Jeff was employed at Arby’s in McCook, a position he held for 20+ years. Jeff then moved to...
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