Obituaries

Dwight Rogers

Dwight Rogers

Apr 3, 2010

Dwight I. Rogers, age 56 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his home in Auburn. He was born April 15, 1953 in Auburn, and was an Army Veteran.Survivors include his partner of 20 years Cindy Tjernagel of Auburn; father Don Rogers of Auburn; sister and brother-in-law Yancy and Al Armstrong of Auburn; 2 nephews and 3 great-nephews;...

Willard Brehm

Willard Brehm

Mar 26, 2010

Willard F. Brehm, age 92 of Talmage, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010 at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh. He was born December 30, 1917 near Talmage.Survivors include his wife Gladys of Talmage; children Dallas Brehm of Johnson; Ann Winner of Vienna, Austria; Lyle (Kathy) Brehm of Beaver Lake, NE; Jim (Lorraine) Brehm of Talmage; Jean (Gary) Shelstad of San Antonio,...

Marcia Mcvay

Marcia Mcvay

Mar 17, 2010

Marcia Elaina McVay, daughter of John Wayne McVay and Theota M. (Dovel) McVay, was born August 23, 1950 in Auburn, Nebraska. She attended school in Auburn, and graduated from Auburn High School. After graduation Marcia attended Lincoln School of Commerce in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her schooling led her to a career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She started in the Student...

Maynard Rippe

Maynard Rippe

Mar 15, 2010

Maynard Heinrich John Rippe, 84, of Auburn, NE, passed to his heavenly home with family at his side on Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn, Nebraska. He was born on October 30, 1925 near Avoca, NE to John and Elsie (Kirchhoff) Rippe. On May 29, 1947, Maynard married the love of his life, Eva Mae...

Carolyn Brehm

Carolyn Brehm

Mar 14, 2010

Carolyn Esther Brehm, daughter of Fritz and Esther (Meyer) Dieckhoff, was born March 26, 1945 in Tecumseh, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Martin Luther Lutheran Church near Johnson, Nebraska. Carolyn attended Hawthorne School District #30, and graduated from Elk Creek High School in 1963. On June 22, 1963 Carolyn was united in marriage to Dallas Brehm at Martin...

Leona Krause

Leona Krause

Feb 24, 2010

Leona M. Krause, age 97 of San Diego, CA (formerly of Auburn), passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the UCSD Thornton Hospital in La Jolla, CA. She was born December 22, 1912 in Scribner, NE.Survivors include her daughter Kathleen and husband Robert Sterner of San Diego, CA; son Dr. Richard and wife Jane Krause of Austin, TX; 5 grandchildren;...

Constance Gerdes

Constance Gerdes

Feb 21, 2010

Constance (Connie) Gerdes, age 88 of Auburn, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn. She was born October 9, 1921.Survivors include her husband Charles of Auburn; daughters Janet and husband Ron Fish of Pueblo, CO; Barbara and husband Jim Barnhart of Salina, KS; Charlene Tribbett of Colorado Springs, CO; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law; 1...

Wayne Simpson

Wayne Simpson

Feb 21, 2010

Wayne C. Simpson, age 82 of Peru, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 at his home in Peru. He was born May 4, 1927 in Peru, and was a U.S. Army veteran.Survivors include his sons Harlan Krause and wife Linda of Crystal, MN, John and wife Donna Simpson of Falls City, Randy and wife Cara Simpson of Fairbury, Shawn and...

Gerald Crabtree

Gerald Crabtree

Jan 18, 2010

Gerald ?Jerry? Crabtree, age 75 of Nebraska City (formerly Auburn and Peru), passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 at Golden Living Center in Nebraska City. He was born April 30, 1934 in Peru.Survivors include his brother Jack Crabtree of Arlington Heights, IL; sisters Mary Anderson of Omaha; Jane Cross of Hudson, FL; Jody Dworak of Omaha; many nieces, nephews, other...

Leota Moore

Leota Moore

Jan 4, 2010

Leota Mary Moore, one of ten children of George W. and Mable (Tucker) Moore, was born in the family home in Johnson on September 20, 1912. She was baptized in the Methodist Church in Johnson. Tootie attended Johnson Public School, graduating from high school in 1930. She loved playing on the school basketball team and on the Johnson softball team....

Larry Holthus

Larry Holthus

Jan 2, 2010

Larry Dale Holthus, one of four children of Albert and Valerie (Hoops) Holthus, was born October 1, 1943 in Humboldt, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church, and was a lifetime member there. Larry attended rural school near his home, and graduated from Johnson High School. From 1967 to 1973 Larry served in the Army...

Ruth Beatty

Ruth Beatty

Dec 24, 2009

Ruth Beatty, age 82 of Lee?s Summit, MO (formerly Peru), passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009 at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee?s Summit, MO. She was born June 4, 1927 in Wilcox, NE.Survivors include her daughters Sharon Maynard of Omaha and fiancé Juan Cabrera of New York; Karen and husband Lilchandra Sookram of Lincoln; sons Rex and wife...

Robert Koch

Robert Koch

Dec 9, 2009

Robert J. Koch, age 64 of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn. He was born June 18, 1945 in Sabetha, KS.Survivors include his wife Judy of rural Auburn; sons Jeff and wife Karen Koch of Nebraska City; Scott Koch of Auburn; Jason Koch of Auburn; 6 grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law James and...

Raymond Broady

Raymond Broady

Dec 1, 2009

Raymond W. Broady, age 90 of Tecumseh, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh. He was born June 21, 1919 at Johnson, Nebraska.Survivors include daughters Pat and husband Eldon Oestmann of Morton, IL, Deanne and husband Ray Cochran of Lincoln, Jane and husband Leroy Meyer of Johnson, Jan Lyon of Lincoln; son-in-law Ron Wilson of Topock,...

Mildred Meyer

Mildred Meyer

Nov 26, 2009

Mildred Darlene (Davakos) Meyer, only child of James Leo and Lottie Bernice (McCourtney) Davakos, was born February 16, 1922 in Summerfield, Kansas. She was raised on a farm in Pawnee County, Nebraska, and attended rural school near her home. On April 24, 1943 Mildred was united in marriage to Herbert Oscar Meyer in the Pawnee City Methodist Church by Rev....

Nellie Barnhart

Nellie Barnhart

Nov 10, 2009

Nellie M. Barnhart, age 90 of Omaha, formerly of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Brighton Gardens in Omaha. She was born April 25, 1919 in Collins, MO.Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Joyce and husband James Rosenquist of Colorado Springs, CO, Nancy and husband Charles Liess of Sidney, NE; son and daughter-in-law Larry and wife Dian Barnhart...

Gladys Wintz

Gladys Wintz

Nov 8, 2009

Gladys Marie (Lotter) Wintz, one of 10 children of Frank and Della (Thompson) Lotter, was born April 3, 1917 at Shubert, Nebraska. She grew up and attended country school near Shubert. On August 8, 1932 Gladys was united in marriage to Ludwig Wintz in Rulo, Nebraska. They made their home on a farm near Auburn, and would be blessed with...

Hazel Tucker

Hazel Tucker

Nov 5, 2009

Hazel Ludean (Randall) Tucker, one of seven children of Squire and Drucilla (Perkins) Randall, was born September 16, 1911 on a farm southwest of Craig, Missouri. Her family moved to the Verdon, Nebraska area, where Hazel attended school. She was a member of the Verdon Christian Church in her early years. Hazel was married to Charlie Kirkendall. Six children were...

Doris Black

Doris Black

Nov 5, 2009

Doris Elizabeth (Shols) Black, one of two daughters of Ezra and Eva (Glabe) Shols, was born February 14, 1926 in Peoria, Illinois. She attended public school in Peoria, graduated from high school there, and then attended the University of Illinois. On August 25, 1946 Doris was united in marriage to Richard Black in Peoria. They initially lived in Texas after...

Patricia Packett

Patricia Packett

Oct 23, 2009

Patricia Ann Packett, daughter of Loyall L. and Catherine (Bell) Phund, was born April 1, 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska. After her mother was remarried to Earl Howard, Sr., Patty?s family would grow to include six siblings. Patty attended school at Bratton Union School, where she graduated from high school. On November 30, 1964 Patricia was united in marriage to David...

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