Obituaries
Randy Thrapp
Mar 4, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for the time we shared, we remember our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Randall "Randy" Kent Thrapp. Born on October 16, 1960, in Nebraska City, Randy lived a life filled with adventure, hard work, and a love for the people and passions that made his world special. He passed away on March 4,...
Lola Jean Digerness
Mar 23, 2025
Lola Jean Digerness, born January 10, 1953, in Omaha, Nebraska, was the first of two daughters of Toralf “Ralph” and Miriam (Petersen) Digerness. She was baptized and confirmed at Pella Lutheran Church in Omaha and graduated from Benson High School in 1971.
Lola was married to Jeff Pederson in the Pella Lutheran Church but later divorced.
Starting while she was still in...
Richard D. Heywood
Feb 13, 2025
Richard D. Heywood, affectionately known as Dick to family and friends, passed away at the age
of 90 on February 13, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.
On a muddy day, September 1, 1934, Mabel Lavina Adams found herself in labor, while Everett
Eldon Heywood called for the doctor. The doctor, unable to reach their home because of the
mud, required the assistance of...
Jeffrey Wurtele
Mar 12, 2025
Jeffrey Brian Wurtele, one of three children of Gail (Shearer) and Jerry Wurtele, Sr., was born February 1, 1970, in Kearney, Nebraska. Jeff grew up attending school in Nebraska City, graduating from Nebraska City High School in 1988. Jeff took pride in being a part of the Nebraska City Pioneers wrestling team while in high school.
After high school, Jeff became...
Susan E. (Ramer) McMann
Mar 21, 2025
Susan E. (Ramer) McMann, age 57, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Kurtis and Heather Kirkendall of Falls City; daughter JC McMann and significant other Damian Chiatti of Everett, WA; grandchildren Ashtyn and Kinze Kirkendall; mother Janet Ramer of Shubert; father Gary (Janice) Ramer of Reserve, KS; siblings Gary (Kellie) Ramer...
Larry Dorsch
Mar 23, 2025
Larry James Dorsch was born on September 19, 1945 in Tecumseh, Nebraska, to parents Carl and Hazel (Hedges) Dorsch. He was the youngest of seven boys and was welcomed home by his brothers Leonard, Harold, Darrel, Robert and Richard. Another brother, Wayne, died in infancy.
As a young boy, Larry lived in the rural Johnson County area and attended Tecumseh Public...
Nancy L. (Vickers) Hadrys
Mar 17, 2025
Nancy Lynne (Vickers) Hadrys, born on January 29, 1957, in Auburn, Nebraska, was the daughter of Wayne and Carolyn (Feighner) Vickers. She was one of four children and grew up in Auburn, where she completed her education at Auburn High School.
On December 19, 1992, Nancy was united in marriage to James Hadrys in Elwood, Illinois. The couple built a life...
Walt Boring
Mar 16, 2025
Walter Leo Boring was born January 14, 1957, in Humboldt, Nebraska to Norman “Mike” and Betty (Bucher) Boring. Walt attended Dawson-Verdon Public School and graduated in 1975.
On April 16, 1977, Walt was united in marriage to Terrie Badberg in Humboldt. They made their first home in Beatrice, Nebraska, where twins Shawna and Shane were born. In 1979 the family moved...
Raymond V. "Ray" North
Mar 15, 2025
Raymond Verden North, lovingly known as Ray to family and friends, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 91. Ray was born April 12, 1933, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Verden and Velma (Wagner) North. He was baptized and confirmed in the First Baptist Church in Storm Lake and later became a member of the First...
Matthew E. Konruff
Mar 7, 2025
Matthew Eugene Konruff, son of Ron and Terry (McQuilkin) Konruff, was born June 12, 1988, in North Platte, Nebraska. Matthew grew up and attended school in North Platte and Mitchell, Nebraska, graduating from North Platte High School with the class of 2006.
After high school, Matthew completed a 5-year pipefitter apprenticeship, becoming a pipefitter journeyman. Matthew belonged to the Steamfitters and...
Dr. John C. "Jay" Hauserman
Mar 6, 2025
John Clayton Hauserman, one of two children of Clayton John and Gladys Pearl (Thompson) Hauserman, was born March 26, 1934, in Hastings, Nebraska. He grew up in Central City, Nebraska, where he graduated from high school. Jay, as he was known by most people, went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his...
John Andreesen
Feb 20, 2025
John Tobias Andreesen passed on to eternal life on February 20,2025, at Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn, Nebraska. He was born in Beatrice, Nebraska on October 29, 1947. John graduated from Barneston High School in 1966 and then went to Fairbury Junior College from 1966-1968.
After college John joined the United States Army and between 1969 and 1970 he served in...
Wayne Lee Moerer
Feb 5, 2025
Wayne Lee Moerer was born June 20, 1936, on the family farm near Johnson, Nebraska to John and Marie (Hoops) Moerer. He was baptized, confirmed, and a lifelong member of St. Paul (Hickory Grove) Lutheran Church near Auburn, Nebraska. God was at the forefront of his entire life. Wayne attended country school near his home through the 8th grade and...
Herbert Franz Rinkleff
Feb 4, 2025
Herbert Franz Rinkleff, one of seven children of Karl Wilhelm and Helena (Brandt) Rinkleff, was born July 27, 1946, in Opladen, Germany. In his early childhood, Herbert’s family moved to the United States, and he celebrated his 7th birthday on the Atlantic Ocean during their journey. They settled in Waterloo, Iowa, where Herb attended school, graduating from Columbus High School...
Julie Ann Murphy
Feb 3, 2025
Julie Ann Murphy, age 56 of Auburn, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Aleasha and Jason Beckman of Auburn, Tosha Boomgaarn and Brandon McVay of Auburn; grandchildren Michael Beckman, Corbin and Colton Boomgarn; nephew Nathyn Murphy; other relatives and friends.
Julie’s wishes were to be cremated, no services are planned.
Nancy (Wilberger) Humphrey
Feb 1, 2025
Nancy C. (Wilberger) Humphrey passed on to eternal life on February 1, 2025, at Beatrice Community Hospital in Beatrice, Nebraska. She was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on March 29, 1946. Nancy attended school in Brock, Nebraska where she was active in the music programs and sports. She married Larry Humphrey on October 3, 1964. Three children were born to...
Bonnie (Ensor) Jordan
Jan 31, 2025
Bonnie (Ensor) Jordan, age 80 of Johnson, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.
Survivors include her husband David Jordan, Sr.; son David L. Jordan, Jr. (Alisa); daughters Christina Koperski (Steven) and Annette Ann Jordan; grandchildren Shelby Popwell, Luke Jordan, William Koperski, and Sean Koperski; great-grandchildren Daniel, Kayden, and Elliana Jordan; siblings Melvin, Dennis, Albert, Carl, Raymond, Donald,...
Daryl Long
Jan 22, 2025
Daryl Clyde Long was born on August 19, 1939, the eldest of four children born to Clyde and Dorothy Long. He was raised on a farm north of Nora Springs, Iowa - less than a mile from where his future wife, Peggy Pribbenow, grew up. After graduating from Mason City High School in 1957, he attended North Iowa Area Community...
Melissa (Sierks) Fisher
Jan 17, 2025
Melissa Ann Sierks, one of 6 children of John Claus and Dorothy Elizabeth (Shiveley) Sierks, was born May 6, 1971, in Auburn, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed in the Brownville Methodist Church. Melissa attended Locust Grove School through the 8th grade, graduated from Auburn High School, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance from Northwest...
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...
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