Obituaries

Gregory A. Brewer

Gregory A. Brewer

Jul 4, 2020

Gregory A. Brewer, age 64 of Johnson, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha.Survivors include his wife Penny of Johnson; daughters Courtney Brewer and significant other Kyle McNamara of Omaha, Valerie Bren and husband Nathan of Hastings; grandchildren Brynley Jaros, Carter McNamara, Rhys McNamara, Olivia Bren, +2 on the way; sister Julie Brewer Caserio of...

Kathleen (Severs, Ballue) Mcconnell

Kathleen (Severs, Ballue) Mcconnell

Jun 15, 2020

Kathleen Fern McConnell, one of 6 children of Gerald and Fern (Morris) Severs, was born November 11, 1945 at Peru, Nebraska. Kathleen grew up in southeast Nebraska, attending school at Peru, Nemaha, and Brownville, before graduating from Peru Normal in 1964. On December 10, 1965, Kathleen was united in marriage to Henry Ballue at Hiawatha, Kansas. Kathleen welcomed Henry’s children...

Betty Lee (Scott) Leslie

Betty Lee (Scott) Leslie

Jun 12, 2020

Betty Lee (Scott) Leslie, one of fourteen children of Clifford and Bessie (King) Scott, was born May 1, 1930 in Auburn, Nebraska. She attended school in Auburn and graduated from Auburn High School. On January 17, 1950 Betty was united in marriage to Milo Leslie in Lincoln, Nebraska. They made their home in Auburn and would be blessed with six...

Hal "Byrd" Debuhr

Hal "Byrd" Debuhr

Jun 10, 2020

Hal “Byrd” DeBuhr, age 63 of Sabetha (formerly Peru), passed away at his home Wednesday, June 10, 2020.Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law April and John, Jr. Armstrong of Emporia, KS, Courtney DeBuhr and Josh Nincehelser of Dawson; grandchildren Xander and Emerson Armstrong, Adilyn and Ashtyn Nincehelser; significant other Gloria “Jeanie” Packett of Sabetha; brother and sister-in-law Al (Brenda Rickman)...

Betty J. Mcmann

Betty J. Mcmann

May 30, 2020

Betty J. McMann, age 86 of Brownville, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 Pleasant View in Rock Port, Missouri.Survivors include her sons Jeff McMann of Peru, Vern McMann of Brownville; granddaughter Alicia McMann of Auburn; sisters Esther Moore of Rock Port, MO, Deloris Shaw of Tarkio, MO; brother Donald “Buckshot” Shiveley of Ashland; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.A funeral...

Mary E. Teten

Mary E. Teten

May 25, 2020

Mary E. Teten (wife of Tom Teten), age 81 of Talmage, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lincoln.Survivors include her husband Reinhold “Tom” of Talmage; sons and daughters-in-law Tim and Melody of Johnson and their children Craig (and fiancée Jennifer Klaudt), Stephanie, and Samantha; Tom and Sandy of Brock and their children Taylor and...

Sharon Bowen

Sharon Bowen

May 24, 2020

Sharon Marie (McKnight) Bowen (71) was born May 10, 1949 in Auburn, Nebraska. She was one of three daughters of Lester ‘Mick’ and Maxine (Lare) McKnight. Sharon attended Brock Elementary and High School (class of 1967).September 6, 1968, Sharon was married to Steve ‘Doc’ Bowen in Brock, Nebraska. Two sons were born to this marriage. Sharon was a homemaker, caregiver,...

Ruth E. Bohling

Ruth E. Bohling

May 22, 2020

Ruth Edna Bohling, one of five daughters born to Carl and Erna (Levin) Gebers, was born February 21, 1929, near Auburn, Nebraska. Ruth was baptized March 17, 1929, by Pastor Theodore Streng and confirmed April 18, 1943, both at St. Paul Lutheran Hickory Grove Church, near Auburn. Ruth was doubly blessed growing up by having her grandparents living in the...

Loras H Baumhover

Loras H Baumhover

May 18, 2020

Loras Henry Baumhover, one of 16 children of Albert and Dora (Fehring) Baumhover, was born January 26, 1934, in Carroll, Iowa. Loras grew up on a farm outside Carroll, he attended school at and graduated from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic School in Mount Carmel, Iowa. After high school, Loras enlisted in the United States Army. He served two...

Gerald E. "Jerry" Oestmann

Gerald E. "Jerry" Oestmann

Apr 25, 2020

Gerald E. “Jerry” Oestmann, age 87 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.Gerald (Jerry) E. Oestmann is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Vivian and their children: Jerry and his wife Alicia of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Daniel and his wife Susan and their son D.J. of Lincoln, NE and Shari and her...

William Dennis Vore

William Dennis Vore

Apr 18, 2020

William Dennis Vore, one of 5 children of William E. and Virginia A. (Ferns) Vore, was born April 8, 1950 in Maryville, Missouri. Dennis, as he was known, attended school in his hometown of Hopkins, Missouri. On August 31, 1968 Dennis was united in marriage to LaConda “Connie” Campbell in Topeka, Kansas. Their union was blessed with two children, Bill...

Leslie "Festus" Dean

Leslie "Festus" Dean

Apr 4, 2020

Leslie Burton Dean, son of Marcile Elaine Dean, was born June 6, 1964 in Humboldt, Nebraska. He lived in Humboldt, the Auburn area, and moved to Peru, Nebraska with his grandparents. Les graduated from Auburn High School in 1982. On October 15, 1990 Les was united in marriage to Cheri Morris in Auburn. They made their home in Peru and...

Harold "Andy" Anderson

Harold "Andy" Anderson

Apr 1, 2020

Harold Lee Anderson, son of LeRoy and Opal (Wilt) Anderson, was born March 11, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended school in Omaha and graduated from Benson High School in 1957. Andy, as he was known to most, served in the United States Army from November 25, 1958 until his discharge on February 26, 1962. During his service he was...

Kenneth J. Hug

Kenneth J. Hug

Apr 1, 2020

Kenneth Joseph Hug, one of four children of Joseph A. and Anna M. (Weisbrook) Hug, was born March 11, 1939 in Auburn, Nebraska. He was baptized March 19, 1939 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Auburn, took his first communion June 9, 1940, and was confirmed October 10, 1950. Ken attended school in Auburn, graduating from Auburn High School in...

Mildred Elaine Gossman

Mildred Elaine Gossman

Mar 25, 2020

Mildred Elaine Gossman, age 92 of Stella, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Community Medical Center in Falls City.Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law Bryan and Laura Gossman of Stella, Kevin and Julie Gossman of Stella; grandchildren Debra (Troy) Hinrichsen of Brownville, Kyle (Paulina) Gossman of Stella; great-grandchildren Carter and Carson Hinrichsen; sisters-in-law Marjorie Noa of Falls City, Marge...

Cody N Prosser

Cody N Prosser

Mar 22, 2020

Cody N. Prosser, age 32 of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 22, 2020.Survivors include his wife Hannah of Auburn; children Karlito “K.J.”, Draven, Keira; parents Esther Prosser and David Fender of Nemaha; brother-in-law Chris Gibbs (Jamie Sherman); sister-in-law Sarah Archimedes (Nate); grandma Angela Holthus; uncles and aunts Estelle and Robert Conn, Linda and Gerald Cook, Tim Holthus; nieces and...

Virginia "Jenny" Wheeldon

Virginia "Jenny" Wheeldon

Mar 20, 2020

Virginia Faye (Spurgin) Wheeldon was born March 26, 1951 in Falls City, Nebraska to Carl and Mildred (McCleary) Spurgin. She attended school in Dawson, Nebraska and graduated from Dawson-Verdon High School in 1969. On June 28, 1969 Jenny, as she was known to many, was united in marriage to Kenton Wheeldon at the Auburn Christian Church. They made their home...

Nellie Lee Lockard

Nellie Lee Lockard

Mar 16, 2020

Nellie Lee Lockard, age 95 of Stella, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Bryan Medical Center-East in Lincoln.Survivors include her sons Ron and wife Tracey Lockard of McKinney, TX, Sid and wife Donna Lockard of Shubert; daughter-in-law Gail Lockard of Lincoln; grandsons Matt (Joselin) Lockard of Dannebrog, Jaden Lockard of Austin, TX; granddaughters Shannon (Jed) Wamsley of Humbodlt, Katy...

John "J.W." Williamson

John "J.W." Williamson

Mar 9, 2020

John “J.W.” Williamson, age 71 of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 9, 2020.Survivors include his special friends Larry and Connie Dorsch; Paula, Zach, and MacKenzie Oestmann; Lori, Tim, TJ, Lindsey, and Landon Hager; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 16, 10:30 a.m., at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial of ashes will follow...

Linda "Annie" Gartner

Linda "Annie" Gartner

Mar 8, 2020

Linda “Annie” Gartner, age 71 of Syracuse (formerly Tecumseh and Johnson), passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society-Syracuse.Survivors include her children and spouses Travis and Valentina Gartner of Arlington, VA; Jordana and Brock Hoegh of Marietta, GA; grandchildren Madison Wolfe; Nyah, Kinley and Shayden Hoegh; Henry, Stella and Ava Gartner; brother and sister-in-law Ron and Denise Rathbone...

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