Obituaries

Robert M. "Bob" Ross

Robert M. "Bob" Ross

Jan 19, 2020

Robert Melvin Ross was born May 23, 1934 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He was one of three children of Harvey D. and Eleanor Louise (Chadwick) Ross. Shortly after his first birthday, Bob became ill with polio and would spend the next year in Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Shortly before starting school, the family moved to Columbus, Nebraska where Bob attended...

Ronnie Hill

Ronnie Hill

Jan 19, 2020

Ronnie Dean Hill, one of seven children of Albert Lee and May Bernice (Klepper) Hill, was born November 23, 1948 in Auburn, Nebraska. Ron grew up in Auburn and attended Auburn Public Schools, graduating from high school in 1967. Ron entered the United States Army on March 26, 1969. He served in Viet Nam in Armor Unit Supply. Ron received...

Melvin "Buzz" Floyd Rumbaugh

Melvin "Buzz" Floyd Rumbaugh

Jan 17, 2020

Melvin “Buzz” Floyd Rumbaugh, 93, of Grand Island, NE, passed away on Friday, January 17th, 2020 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Buzz had chosen to be cremated. A service to celebrate his life will be held on June 13th, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn, Nebraska. Interment will follow at Bedford Cemetery where he will receive military...

Beverly "Bev" Moyer

Beverly "Bev" Moyer

Jan 15, 2020

Beverly “Bev” Moyer, age 87 of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.Survivors include her sons Ray Moyer of Auburn, Harold Moyer of Auburn, Ronald Moyer of Auburn; grandchildren Michelle (Matthew) Kauffman of Lincoln, Casey (Alicia) Moyer of Auburn, Velvet Moyer of Oklahoma, Destini Kuker of Shubert; 7 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Patricia K. Mikkelsen

Patricia K. Mikkelsen

Jan 12, 2020

Patricia Kathryn Ann Mahoney was born November 15, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. She was the fifth of six children born to Arthur and Anna (Dollarshell) Mahoney. Patricia went to kindergarten and first grade in Platte Center, Nebraska then spent her grade school years at District #7 outside of Columbus, Nebraska. It was there in grade school she met Jimmy...

Joan (Griffiths) Lash

Joan (Griffiths) Lash

Jan 8, 2020

Joan Lash, age 93 of Brownville, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.Survivors include her husband Herb of Brownville; daughters and sons-in-law Charlotte and Dan Grone of Lincoln; Sheila Haith of Maryville, MO; Brenda and Chuck Chase of Malcolm; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.A funeral service will be Monday, January 13, 1:30 p.m....

Marjorie "Joann" Dahlenburg

Marjorie "Joann" Dahlenburg

Jan 3, 2020

Marjorie JoAnn Dahlenburg, daughter of George Vincent and Marjorie Jean (Clarke) Jurgensmeier, was born July 2, 1940 in Auburn, Nebraska. She attended Howe School through the 8th grade and graduated from Auburn High School. On May 14, 1965 JoAnn was united in marriage to Gerald E. Dahlenburg in Avon, South Dakota. The couple moved to Auburn and would be blessed...

Rose M. Sullivan

Rose M. Sullivan

Dec 29, 2019

Rose Marie Sullivan entered into eternal life December 29,2019 at the age of 87. She was the twelfth child, and youngest, born May 20, 1932 to Irena Jennie (Fowler) Marshall and William Marshall at home in Rosebud, SD. At the age of 17 she married Edward Henry Weihe. After his death in 1955, she married Richard Kenneth Sullivan in 1958....

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...

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