Obituaries

Dave Kimball

Dave Kimball

Dec 27, 2019

How can the story of a great big life, like the one lived by David Scot Kimball, possibly fit into a small white space? Dave, as he was known by most people, packed 100 years of living into 56 years of life—a life that was cut way too short. The man who seemed larger than life passed away unexpectedly on...

Claren D. Keithley

Claren D. Keithley

Dec 24, 2019

Claren D. Keithley, age 78 passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his home in Brandon, South Dakota surrounded by his beloved family. Claren David Keithley was born on December 6, 1941 to Clyde and Hazel (Armstrong) Keithley in Peru, Nebraska. The family were farmers until the late 1950’s. Claren grew up in Nemaha, Nebraska through his sophomore year....

Wayne A. Dietrich

Wayne A. Dietrich

Dec 21, 2019

Wayne Alvin Dietrich was born June 5, 1944 in Falls City, Nebraska to Alvin L. and Elda L. (Eickhoff) Dietrich. He grew up and attended school in Falls City. After high school Wayne worked with his father making steel bars for combine heads. On November 28, 1981 Wayne was united in marriage to Marlene Kuhlmann at Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Sally J. Mcadams

Sally J. Mcadams

Dec 20, 2019

Sally Jane (Povondra) McAdams, one of five children of Raymond Frank and Dolores Jean (Steelman) Povondra, was born February 13, 1956 in Lead, South Dakota. She attended elementary school in South Dakota, but finished her education in California, graduating from Pacific High School in San Bernardino in 1974. On July 6, 2004 Sally was united in marriage to Robert McAdams...

Lanette Elaine (Adams) Nies Young

Lanette Elaine (Adams) Nies Young

Dec 16, 2019

Lanette Elaine Adams, daughter of Ross and Maryon (Thomas) Adams, was born June 8, 1941 at Peru, Nebraska. She attended school in Peru, graduating from Peru Prep. Lanette went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in English and Theater from Hastings College and later a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of South Dakota. Lanette was a...

John D. Harney

John D. Harney

Dec 10, 2019

John D. Harney, age 72 of Brock, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his home.Survivors include his wife Ruby; daughters and sons-in-law Julia and Robert Stamps of Omaha, Nancee and Steven McMann of Auburn, Hillary and David Bradshaw of Brock; grandchildren Sidney and Alex Stamps, Jordan and Ryan McMann, Adessa Harney; great-grandchild Reagan; sister LouAnn Harney of Riverton,...

Dick Filbrandt

Dick Filbrandt

Dec 6, 2019

Richard "Dick" Filbrandt, age 78 of Lincoln (formerly Auburn), passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 in Lincoln.Survivors include his wife Betty of Auburn; son and daughter-in-law Jeffrey Richard and Kathy Filbrandt of Lincoln; daughter and son-in-law Jodee Ann and Max Stone of Palacios, TX; grandchildren Jeffrey Ryan and wife Daniela Filbrandt, Ashley Lyn and wife Natalie Bohn; great-grandchildren Mateo Elzi...

Donna (Blex) Pugh

Donna (Blex) Pugh

Dec 3, 2019

Donna Jean Blex, one of three children of Jimmie and Joann (Edwards) Blex, was born October 21, 1960 in Neodesha, Kansas. Donna attended several different schools growing up in Kansas before graduating from Caney Valley High School in 1979. Shortly after graduating from high school, Donna moved to Auburn, Nebraska. In 1986, Donna was united in marriage to Richard Pugh...

Robert "Bob" Bowman

Robert "Bob" Bowman

Dec 2, 2019

Robert Allen Bowman, one of three children of Robert Fredrick and Zethel (Phillips) Bowman, was born December 5, 1939 in Table Rock, Nebraska. He attended school in Table Rock until transferring to Humboldt High School, where he graduated in 1957. Bob entered the United States Navy on July 30, 1957. He served with Patrol Squadron 44 based out of Norfolk,...

Lois J. Blinde

Lois J. Blinde

Nov 27, 2019

Lois J. Blinde, age 84 of Johnson, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Omaha.Survivors include her children and spouses Sue and Tim Maschmeier of Beatrice, Linda and Mark Kuhlenengel of Omaha, Jim and Lisa Blinde of Auburn, Teresa and Michael Parde of Wymore, Sandy and Brian Wahl of Omaha; grandchildren Josh and wife Nicole Maschmeier; Elizabeth, Matthew, and Michael...

Ida E. Kuhlmann

Ida E. Kuhlmann

Nov 17, 2019

Ida E. Kuhlmann, age 103 of Tecumseh (formerly Auburn), passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh.Those surviving are her children and their spouses Marlene and Wayne Dietrich of Auburn and Merle and Lora Kuhlmann of Beatrice; three grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Jeane Kuhlmann, Manetta Kuhlmann; many other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be Monday,...

Edgar C. "Easy" Hartwig

Edgar C. "Easy" Hartwig

Nov 12, 2019

Edgar Carl Hartwig, son of Carl and Martha (Schenkel) Hartwig, was born July 6, 1925 in Firth, Nebraska. He grew up on a farm near Cortland and graduated from Cortland High School in 1942. After high school, “Easy”, as he was known, worked as a welder at the Martin Bomber Plant from 1942 to 1943. On December 28, 1944, Easy...

Laverda (Schuette) Bergmann

Laverda (Schuette) Bergmann

Nov 11, 2019

LaVerda Nadine Schuette was born April 10, 1924 on the family farm south of Johnson, Nebraska. She was one of three children of Henry J. and Ella (Behrends) Schuette. LaVerda was baptized May 4, 1924 and confirmed November 6, 1938, both by Rev. Wm. Fruehling at Martin Luther Lutheran Church south of Johnson. She attended Febring School District #42 near...

Gary Goering

Gary Goering

Nov 7, 2019

Gary Dee Goering was born July 23, 1945 in Auburn, Nebraska. He was one of six children of Donald and Ella Mae (Williams) Goering. Gary attended school in Auburn, where he graduated from Auburn High School. Gary was married to Camille Stewart, and they were blessed with two children, Amy and Darrin. The couple later divorced. On August 28, 1976...

Wayne Vickers

Wayne Vickers

Nov 5, 2019

Wayne LaVerne Vickers, one of ten children of John Franklin and Agnes Anna (Adams) Vickers, was born April 5, 1933 in Brownville, Nebraska. He grew up and attended school in Brownville. On June 28, 1952 Wayne was united in marriage to Carolyn Joann Feighner at the home of Rev. Pickrell north of Nemaha, Nebraska. They made their home in Auburn,...

Mary (Sullivan) Hoy

Mary (Sullivan) Hoy

Oct 25, 2019

Mary Catherine Elizabeth Sullivan, daughter of Richard K. and Rose Marie (Marshall) Sullivan, was born June 24, 1959 in Valentine, Nebraska. She attended schools in Valentine, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Humboldt and Auburn, Nebraska before earning her Associates Degree in Culinary Arts at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. In 1976 Mary was married and was divorced in 1978. She...

Rick Tanner

Rick Tanner

Oct 24, 2019

Richard Leslie Tanner, 75 years and 8 days, of Brownville, Nebraska was called home peacefully at his residence on October 24, 2019. He was born on October 16, 1944 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Arthur Richard and Wanda (Petersen) Tanner. He was one of four children. Rick grew up in Lake Manawa. He received his education in Council...

Ruth (Mccullough) Gentert

Ruth (Mccullough) Gentert

Oct 20, 2019

Ruth Alene McCullough, one of five children of Lee and Helen (Holmes) McCullough, was born June 8, 1930 in Ansley, Nebraska. She attended school in Ansley, graduating from high school in 1948. On December 12, 1948 Ruth was united in marriage to Raymond L. “Pete” Gentert in Mason City, Nebraska. They lived in Holstein, Nebraska until moving to Nemaha County...

Vincent Jean-Louis Nickerson

Vincent Jean-Louis Nickerson

Oct 19, 2019

God called little Vincent Jean-Louis Nickerson to Him on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Although he was among us for less than 24 hours, he was deeply loved. We prayed for a miracle and God said “no” yet in His grace He blessed us all in the midst of our loss with the amazing support of love and prayer from family,...

Rick Judd

Rick Judd

Oct 1, 2019

Rickey LeRoy Judd, son of Keith and Edna (Wallace) Judd, was born July 25, 1949 in McCook, Nebraska. He grew up and attended school in McCook. On December 13, 1967 Rick was united in marriage to Nancy Carbaugh in McCook. They were blessed with four children: Shane, Derek, Lana, and Tory. Rick loved the outdoors and nature. As a kid...

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