Obituaries

Richard J. Allgood

Richard J. Allgood

Sep 26, 2025

Richard John Allgood, son of Johnnie Andrew and Fern Joyce Wilhelmina (Rogge) Allgood, was born April 20, 1944, at Auburn, Nebraska. Rich was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Auburn. Rich started his schooling at Auburn Public Schools before transferring to Peru Prep and graduating high school in 1962. After high school, Rich furthered his education at...

Kenneth L. Grossoehme

Kenneth L. Grossoehme

Sep 10, 2025

Kenneth L. Grossoehme was born March 25, 1936, on a farm west of Nemaha, Nebraska to Walter and Matilda (Woods) Grossoehme. The youngest of nine children, he attended Bell School through the third grade before transferring to Auburn Public Schools, where he graduated in 1954. On March 26, 1956, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably...

Dylan Michael Flock

Dylan Michael Flock

Sep 29, 2025

Dylan Michael Flock, age 31 of Avoca, passed away at his home Monday, September 29, 2025.

Survivors include his wife Katie; parents Toni and Richard Byfield of Auburn, Rich Flock of Malcolm; brothers Jeremey Byfield of Kansas City, MO, Phillip (Chelsea) Byfield of Auburn, Sebastian Byfield of Clarinda, IA, Jullian Byfield of Auburn; grandparents Paul and Sandra Flock of Bellevue, Tony...

Donald M. Kroese

Donald M. Kroese

Sep 21, 2025

Donald Marius Kroese, 79, passed away on September 21, 2025. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2024, Donald fought a strong battle and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus while being surrounded by family in his home in Auburn, Nebraska.

On December 28, 1945, Donald was born to Marius and Gladys (Nyland) Kroese, as their only child. Donald graduated from...

Roger McMann

Roger McMann

Sep 21, 2025

Roger McMann, age 78 of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Tabitha Journey House of Lincoln.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law Eric and Kirsten of Bennet, Dustin and Cara of Firth, Natalie McMann of Potosi, MO; grandchildren Kailyn and Carter, Leyton and Callie, and Bryson; other relatives and friends.

A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, September 26,...

Floyd W. Reeves

Floyd W. Reeves

Sep 18, 2025

Floyd Walter Reeves, of Auburn, NE, passed away peacefully September 18, 2025, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE.

Floyd was born on August 26, 1934, on a farm near Table Rock, NE to Walter and Nellie (Parker) Reeves. Floyd was born 7th out of 11 children. His family moved to the Peru, Ne area, where he grew up...

James "Jim" Saunders

James "Jim" Saunders

Sep 5, 2025

James “Jim” Saunders, age 70 of Auburn, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at University Medical Center in Omaha.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Charles “CJ” and Julia Saunders of Auburn, Berry and Christina Saunders of Story City, IA, Kalem and Cady Saunders of Auburn; grandchildren Cheyenne, Tanner, Justin, Allianna, Dayton, Ehlena, Olivia, Aubrey, Maggie; great-grandchild Ryder; siblings...

Roger A. Broady

Roger A. Broady

Aug 26, 2025

Roger Arthur Broady, son of Arthur and Esther (Hauberg) Broady, was born January 18, 1937. Roger was baptized February 21, 1937, at his parents' home by Reverend William Fruehling. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Johnson, Nebraska. He was confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church March 22, 1959, by Pastor August Blobaum.

Roger was raised on a...

June Brown

June Brown

Aug 25, 2025

Norma June (Fox) Brown, one of 6 children of Harold Vincent and Nelda Jean (Woods) Fox, was born June 19, 1937, in Auburn, Nebraska. Growing up, June attended school in Stella, Nebraska, where she graduated from high school.

In 1958 June married Howard “Bud” Brown. They lived in Shubert and Omaha in Nebraska, then Missouri and Texas before moving back to...

Nikki Colglazier

Nikki Colglazier

Aug 16, 2025

Nikki Colglazier was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched many lives. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn, at the age of 67.

She was born February 19, 1958, in Auburn, Nebraska, to Sherman and Edna (Rice) Colglazier. Nikki had a love of horses from an early age and...

Everna Grooms

Everna Grooms

Aug 16, 2025

Everna Lee (White) Grooms was born May 7, 1937, in Beloit, Kansas, one of three children of Calvin and Florence (Wilcoxson) White. The family moved to Nemaha, Nebraska in 1947, where she attended school, graduating in 1955. While in high school Everna played volleyball and was in the band.

On March 14, 1956, she married the love of her life Raymond...

Mike "60" Andrew

Mike "60" Andrew

Jul 21, 2025

Michael Ralph Andrew was one of three sons of Richard and Sharon (Myers) Andrew. He was born March 16, 1963, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and grew up in Nemaha County in southeast Nebraska, attending school in Auburn, at Locust Grove rural school, and then graduating from Auburn High School. Mike then earned his motorcycle mechanics degree at Southeast Community College...

Gary Armknecht

Gary Armknecht

Jul 19, 2025

Gary Allen Armknecht, son of Elmer, Sr. and Norma (Marshall) Armknecht, was born November 8, 1956, in Auburn, Nebraska. Gary was the youngest of four boys, growing up with brothers Elmer, Jr., Daryl, and Fred.

On December 21, 1974, Gary was united in marriage to Martha Ottemann. The couple would be blessed with two children: Cory and Jodi. They made their...

Byford Elwonger

Byford Elwonger

Jul 16, 2025

George Byford Elwonger passed away on July 16, 2025 at the age of 99 years in Kansas City, Missouri.

Byford was born on October 31, 1925, to George S. and Mayme A. (Critchfield) Elwonger on a farm near Pawnee City, Nebraska. He graduated from Dawson High School in Dawson, Nebraska, in 1943. In January 1945, he enlisted in the Merchant Marines...

June Taylor

June Taylor

Jul 13, 2025

June Marie Taylor, daughter of Edwin and Della (Hardenburger) Bippes, was born June 5, 1933, in Falls City, Nebraska. As a young girl, June and her family moved to Stella, Nebraska, where June was baptized and confirmed in the Stella Christian Church. June graduated from Stella High School, participating in volleyball and cheerleading while in high school.

On June 6, 1953,...

John "Steve" Oakley

John "Steve" Oakley

Jul 12, 2025

John Steven Oakley, more commonly known as “Oak,” was born September 19, 1954. He was the only child of John and Mabel (Colerick) Oakley. Steve lived most of his life in Auburn, Nebraska, where he graduated from Auburn High School in 1972. Steve and Joyce (Gobber) were married in Syracuse, Nebraska, December 3, 1977. They had two children, Stacy and...

Thomas W. Rivett

Thomas W. Rivett

Jul 12, 2025

Thomas Wayne Rivett, 74, passed away on July 12, 2025, in Auburn, Nebraska. Born on October 28, 1950, Thomas was the son of Charles T. Rivett and Martha Rivett. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, his son Austin Rivett and Austin’s wife Mary, and his daughter Deb Reiman and her husband Kevin. His grandchildren: Allyson Warner (Tyler), Weston Reiman...

Jerry W. Nelson

Jerry W. Nelson

Jul 6, 2025

Jerry Wayne Nelson, born September 24, 1949, in Stella, Nebraska, was one of 5 children of C. Edwin and Kathryn Sue (Gilbert) Nelson. Growing up, he attended church in Stella, as well as Stella public school. He was a member of the first graduating class of Southeast Consolidated Schools.

Jerry entered the United States Army on July 29, 1969, and served...

Yvonne E. Foote Davis

Yvonne E. Foote Davis

Jul 1, 2025

Yvonne E. (Blinde) Foote Davis was born October 1, 1930, on the family farm southwest of Johnson, Nebraska. She was one of two daughters of Rollie and Ida M. (Teten) Blinde. Yvonne was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Johnson. She attended Johnson public school, where she graduated from high school and played volleyball and was homecoming...

Roy (Fred) Gfeller

Roy (Fred) Gfeller

Jun 26, 2025

Roy Fredrick Gfeller was born in a farmhouse 5 miles east of Humboldt, Nebraska, to Fredrich and Daisy (Kimes) Gfeller on January 16, 1927. After completing 8th grade at Grand Ave. Country School, he attended Humboldt High School. He was Active in Voc Ag and FFA during his high school years.

After graduation, Fred enlisted in the Army Air Corps, serving...