Obituaries

Phyllis M. (Seid) Ebeler

Phyllis M. (Seid) Ebeler

Jul 28, 2015

Phyllis Marie Seid, one of four children of Delbert Huber and Ruby Erma (Smith) Seid, was born March 11, 1927 in Auburn, Nebraska. She attended Bell School near her home, and then graduated from Nemaha High School in 1944. She also attended the Nemaha Christian Church as a young girl. On February 25, 1948 Phyllis was united in marriage to...

Keith R. Stanley

Keith R. Stanley

Jul 25, 2015

Keith Roger Stanley, “Yogi” to his many friends and acquaintances, passed away peacefully on July 25th at the age of 71 years, ten months, and 25 days. He was a much loved fixture in the Stella, Shubert, and Auburn areas, known for his gregarious nature, easy smile, and friendly wave. Keith was the sixth of seven children born to Louie...

Michael D. Thomas

Michael D. Thomas

Jul 18, 2015

Michael Duane Thomas, son of Leonard and Lois Irene (Taylor) Thomas, was born January 14, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska. As a young boy, Mike and his family moved to Brownville, Nebraska, where he attended elementary school. Mike’s high school education was in Auburn, Nebraska. Leonard died when Mike was young, and his mother married George Garver. George accepted Mike as...

Roger A. Johnson

Roger A. Johnson

Jul 7, 2015

Roger A. Johnson, age 67, of Cook, passed away July 7, 2015 at Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh.Survivors include his wife Sheri of Cook; aunts and uncle Robert and Joyce Nowack of Brock, Mardella Johnson of Fairmont, NE; numerous cousins; other relatives and friends.A memorial service will be Saturday, July 11, 11:00 am, at the Brownville Christian Church. Visitation will...

Richard "Dick" Hull

Richard "Dick" Hull

Jun 19, 2015

Richard Leroy “Dick” Hull was born on April 14, 1941 in Auburn, NE. Dick was the son of Lemuel and Nelva (Weers) Hull. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran (Stone) Church in Johnson, NE. He graduated from Johnson High School where he played football. Dick had two sons, Alan and Scot. He spent most of his adult...

Evelyn P. Lotter

Evelyn P. Lotter

Jun 10, 2015

Evelyn Pearl (McConnaughey) Lotter, one of two daughters of Edwin Lee and Velma Pearl (Vosberg) McConnaughey, was born December 23, 1934 on the bottoms near Peru, Nebraska. She grew up in Peru, and attended school there. On July 22, 1950 Evelyn was married to Donald Lotter in Hiawatha, Kansas. They made their home near Peru, and eight children were born...

Ken Teten

Ken Teten

Jun 4, 2015

Kenneth Glen Teten, one of eight children of Carl and Loretta (Grotrian) Teten, was born November 6, 1950 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He attended country school for two years, and finished his schooling in Talmage and Cook, where he was a 1969 graduate of Nemaha Valley High School. On April 27, 1969 Ken was married to Janice Neemann in Talmage....

Gladys M. Brehm

Gladys M. Brehm

Jun 3, 2015

Gladys M. Brehm, age 94 of Tecumseh (formerly Talmage), passed away Wednesday, June 03, 2015 at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh.Survivors include her children and their spouses Ann Hill Winner of Vienna, Austria; Lyle and Kathy Brehm of LaVista; James and Lorraine Brehm of Talmage; Jean and Gary Shelstad of San Antonio, TX; daughter-in-law Judith Brehm of Blair; 15 grandchildren; 26...

Jeane Shanks

Jeane Shanks

Jun 3, 2015

Esther Jeane (Hayes) Shanks, youngest of seven children of Cyrus Crayton and Maude (Clover) Hayes, was born June 8, 1924 on the family farm near Glen Rock, Nebraska. She attended Glen Rock School and graduated from Brock High School. Jeane went on to Peru Teacher’s College and earned her teaching degree. On April 22, 1944 Jeane was united in marriage...

Edith M. Furnas

Edith M. Furnas

Jun 2, 2015

Edith Mae (Scears) Furnas, one of seven children of Arthur and Mary-I-Zetta (Turner) Scears, was born July 3, 1924 in the Honey Creek area near Peru, Nebraska. She attended school in Peru. On August 16, 1941 Edith was united in marriage to Glen Furnas in Sabetha, Kansas. The couple made their home in Brownville, Nebraska to raise their family. Edith...

Todd Huffman

Todd Huffman

May 27, 2015

Todd Elmer Huffman, one of five children of Elmer Huffman, Jr. and Naomi (Shiveley) Huffman, was born December 21, 1962 in Auburn, Nebraska. He attended school at Locust Grove rural school and Auburn public schools. Todd was married to Johnnie Douglas in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They were blessed with two children, Jessica and Kelsey. The couple eventually divorced. Todd later became...

Edus Rippe

Edus Rippe

May 23, 2015

Edus Rippe, age 87 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 at CHI St. Elizabeth in Lincoln.Survivors include her children and their spouses Virgene and Larry Rasmussen of Denver; Mark and Barb Rippe of Auburn; Debora and Ken Heidzig of Auburn; Daniel and Linda Rippe of Auburn; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Leola Heuke of Lincoln; sisters-in-law Vivian Fintel...

Marvin L. Jeanneret

Marvin L. Jeanneret

May 8, 2015

Marvin L Jeanneret, 82, passed away May 8th , 2015 at Ambassador Health of Nebraska City, Nebraska City NE. Marv was born in Brock Nebraska, April 4, 1933 the fourth of twelve children born to Paul Jeanneret Sr. and Millie Adelia (Marchand) Jeanneret. He was the first of their children born and raised in the little farmhouse just outside of...

Mavis M. Green

Mavis M. Green

May 8, 2015

Mavis Marie Schuette, daughter of William B. Schuette and Leona (Eden) Schuette, was born August 10, 1924. She was baptized in the Lutheran Faith on October 4, 1924, at Martin Luther Church by Rev. Wm. Freuhling. Mavis was confirmed at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Johnson, Nebraska on August 14, 1938, by Rev. E. C. Hansen. Mavis was a member...

Bonnie J. Johnson

Bonnie J. Johnson

Apr 27, 2015

Bonnie Jean Johnson, one of two children of George J. and Hazel (Krause) Gerdes, was born on the family farm in Nemaha County, Nebraska on April 24, 1931. She was baptized at St. John’s (Stone) Lutheran Church on May 20, 1931 and confirmed at St. John’s on March 25, 1945 by Rev. Gustav Wienke. On May 11, 1951, Bonnie was...

William J. Grow

William J. Grow

Apr 20, 2015

William Junior Grow, son of William Henry Jr. Grow and Ethel (Graham) Grow, was born March 31, 1925 at Salt Lake City, Utah. He was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints on April 1, 1933. Bill was the eldest of four children. Bill’s dad was a plumber and it turned into a family tradition. His dad loved...

Arnold Ottemann

Arnold Ottemann

Apr 11, 2015

Arnold Fredrick Ottemann, son of Edwin and Mary (Gobber) Ottemann, was born September 5, 1922 on a farm south of Johnson, Nebraska. He was one of four children.Arnold was baptized into the Lutheran faith at Martin Luther Church near his home on September 24, 1922, and confirmed at Martin Luther November 21, 1937 by Rev. W. R. Fruehling. He received...

H. Maxine Remmers

H. Maxine Remmers

Apr 10, 2015

Hazel Maxine Remmers was born on December 31, 1917 in Julian, Nebraska. Her parents were Senator John Aufenkamp and Hazel (Wells) Aufenkamp. Maxine graduated from Julian High School in 1935 and Peru State College in 1939 with majors in home economics and business. While at Peru College she was a member of the college choir where she met Wiley Remmers....

Mike Allen

Mike Allen

Apr 9, 2015

Michael Dean Allen was born March 20, 1949 in Auburn, Nebraska. He was one of four children of Leonard Eugene and Roberta Jean (Vosberg) Allen. Mike went to school in Nemaha, Nebraska through his junior year, and was in the first graduating class from Southeast Nebraska Consolidated School in 1967. He attended Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska for over...

Delynn Rippe

Delynn Rippe

Apr 7, 2015

DeLynn Delbert Rippe, one of nine children of Herman and Laura (Lohaus) Rippe, was born on the family farm south of Johnson, Nebraska on June 16, 1936. He was baptized at home July 5, 1936 by Rev. W.R. Freuhling and confirmed April 2, 1950 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church by Rev. Freuhling. DeLynn attended Dewey School near his home and...

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