Obituaries
John Stepongzi
Aug 28, 2021
John Stepongzi, one of six children of Albert and Tina (Furnari) Stepongzi, was born July 31, 1946, in Montclair, New Jersey. Growing up, John worked hard on the family farm. He graduated from Newton High School in 1965. From there he enlisted in the United States Army and was trained as a diesel mechanic. John was honorably discharged in 1968....
Vernon "Vernie" K. Mcmann
Aug 23, 2021
Vernon Keith McMann, one of two sons of Donald “Bud” and Betty June (Shiveley) McMann, was born June 5, 1956, in Onawa, Iowa. The family moved to southeast Nebraska when Vern was just a boy, he attended school at both Auburn and Brownville and graduated from Auburn High School, where he played football and wrestled. Vern then attended school at...
Mark Mcconnaughey
Aug 18, 2021
Mark Ray McConnaughey, one of three sons of Jack and Linda (Beetem) McConnaughey, was born December 17, 1963, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He attended Cochran School near his home through 4th grade, then started at Auburn Public Schools where he graduated in 1982. Mark belonged to the Math and Science Club in high school and was proud of his time...
Kenneth Ray Broers
Aug 15, 2021
Kenneth Ray Broers, one of three sons of Herman J. and Amelia (Holscher) Broers, was born January 22, 1933, in Johnson County south of Burr, Nebraska.He was baptized at Hope Lutheran Church at Burr and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Auburn, Nebraska. Ken attended Glenrock District #12 School through 8th grade and graduated from Auburn High School in...
Dennis G. Norvell
Aug 8, 2021
Dennis Gene Norvell was born on December 16, 1948, at the Auburn Hospital. He was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Auburn and attended Hickory Grove #27 through 8th grade, often riding his pony, Star, to school. He went to Johnson High School and graduated in 1967. Denny graduated from Peru State College, majoring in Mathematics and Physics. Denny...
Jack Leslie
Aug 6, 2021
Jack Leslie, age 62, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021.Survivors include his wife Tammy; sons Jacob Leslie, Milo Leslie; daughters Jessica Leslie, Nechole Spale; father Milo Leslie; sister Tammy Leslie; brother Mark Leslie; other relatives and friends.A memorial service will be Friday, August 13, 2:00 p.m. at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial of ashes will follow in Glenrock Cemetery...
Rick Fritz
Aug 6, 2021
Rick Lynn Fritz was born June 4, 1955, in Humboldt, Nebraska to Elmer and Thelma Fritz. Rick grew up near Verdon, Nebraska where he farmed with his dad. He passed away on Friday, August6, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones. On May 18, 1979, he married Julie Fulton. The couple made their home on the family farm until...
Charlyn Henrietta Herboldsheimer
Aug 4, 2021
Charlyn Henrietta Herboldsheimer, one of three daughters of Karl Henry August and Mabel Grace (Moore) Hagemeister, was born July 9, 1924, at Aurora, Nebraska. Charlyn grew up attending school at Potter, Nebraska and graduated from Potter High School in 1941. She then attended school at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. On June 9, 1944, Charlyn was united in marriage...
Christine Ann (Berger) Allgood
Jul 30, 2021
Christine Ann (Berger) Allgood, one of seven children of Edwin Casper and Alberta June (Hector) Berger, was born October 29, 1953, in Auburn, Nebraska. Chris was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Auburn where the family worshiped for many years. Chris grew up in rural Auburn, attending country school thru the 2nd grade and then Auburn Public...
Ruth (Bohling) Brand
Jul 28, 2021
Ruth Elaine (Bohling) Brand, the middle of 13 children of Henry W. and Erna Marie (Meyer) Bohling, was born May 7, 1937, in Auburn, Nebraska. She was baptized May 30, 1937, by Rev. Wiebke and confirmed March 18, 1951, by Rev. Kolm, both at St. Paul Lutheran (Hickory Grove) Church near Auburn. Ruth grew up on a farm outside of...
Glade Goings
Jul 28, 2021
Gerald Glade Goings, one of six children of Floyd Henry and Rose Louise (Lavigne) Goings, was born July 20, 1929, at Humboldt, Nebraska. Glade, as he was known, grew up on a farm in rural Nemaha County and attended school at Harmon School east of Auburn thru the 8th grade. After finishing the 8th grade, Glade began working on the...
Zachary Ryan Vonbergen
Jul 24, 2021
Zachary Ryan VonBergen, one of two children of Jeffery and Annette (Bohling) VonBergen, was born July 13, 1981, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He was baptized August 30, 1981, at St. Paul (Hickory Grove) Lutheran Church and confirmed at St. John (Stone) Lutheran on April 30, 1995. Zach began his formal education at the Howe School and then attended Peru Elementary...
Jessica Lee Smith
Jul 11, 2021
Jessica Lee Smith, one of two daughters of Todd Huffman and Johnnie Douglas, was born August 26, 1983, at Auburn, Nebraska. Jessica spent her entire life in Southeast Nebraska. Jessica was blessed with two sons Cassius and Henry Cotton. She was then united in marriage to Jim Smith on May 17, 2012 and they would be blessed with a son,...
Ron Behrends
Jul 3, 2021
Ronald Lynn Behrends, one of five children of Donald and Betty Jean (Meininger) Behrends, was born July 8, 1953, in Auburn, Nebraska. Ron grew up in Nemaha County, attending elementary school in Auburn, and high school at both Auburn and Johnson-Brock High School. After high school, Ron began working for the Auburn Board of Public Works. He started out reading...
William "Bill" Garrett
Jul 2, 2021
William Thomas Garrett, Jr. was born April 3, 1941 in Groesbeck, Texas to William T., Sr. and Donella (Cox) Garrett. He attended school in Groesbeck and graduated from high school. Shortly after high school Bill joined the U. S. Air Force. He began his service in 1959 at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. Most of his time was as...
Sandra Kay Davis
Jun 25, 2021
Sandra Kay (Kess) Davis was born November 11, 1945 and entered into her new residence of Heaven on June 25, 2021 at 6:55 PM. Sandy was greeted by her Heavenly Father, and is enjoying the wholeness that only Jesus can offer. There is now no brokenness in her life, spirit, soul, and body.Sandy was born to David B. and Bertha...
Robin Shanks
Jun 20, 2021
Robin Renee Barnes Shanks, one of three daughters of Gerald and Wanda (Wilcox) Barnes, was born April 30, 1954, in Lincoln, Nebraska. As her family moved around Nebraska Robin attended several schools, notably North Loup and Norfolk, before graduating from Superior High School. She attended Southeast Community College and earned a degree as a dental assistant. On June 9, 1984...
Lori (Dahlenburg) Hanger
Jun 19, 2021
Lora Lea Dahlenburg, one of two daughters of Gerald E. and Marjorie JoAnn (Jurgensmeier) Dahlenburg, was born November 7, 1965, at Yankton, South Dakota. As a young girl, her family moved to Howe, Nebraska where Lori, as she was known, attended grade school. Lori then went on to Auburn High School, graduating with the class of 1984. On April 12,...
Lavaughn Leigh Rotter
Jun 10, 2021
A life so long. A life well lived. Born July 12, 1920 Chappell, Nebraska. Died peacefully Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the age of 100 years, 10 months, and 29 days. Survived and lovingly remembered by daughters Claudia Dougherty (Don) of Lincoln, Krisitine Rotter of St. Paul, MN; granddaughters Jill Santos (AJ) of Lincoln, Jane Miller (Joe) of LaVista; great-grandson...
Betty Thresher
Jun 6, 2021
Elizabeth May Thresher, one of four children of Ralph J. and Ethel M. (Ward) Hanchett, was born March 2, 1936, in Strafford, Vermont. Betty, as she was known, grew up in Vermont and attended school at Thedford Academy. On June 14, 1953, Betty was united in marriage to Richard Thresher in the Episcopal Church at Strafford, Vermont. The couple would...
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