Obituaries
Ralph W, Dieckh
Feb 21, 2023
Ralph Wayne Dieckhoff, one of seven children of Fritz and Esther (Meyer) Dieckhoff, was born September 8, 1953, at Auburn, Nebraska. Growing up on the family farm near Elk Creek, Nebraska, Ralph was baptized, confirmed, and a lifelong member at Martin Luther Lutheran Church south of Johnson, Nebraska. He attended Hawthorne School District #30 and graduated from Elk Creek High...
Max Culbertson
Feb 21, 2023
Max Ray Culbertson was born to Fred and Oris (Miller) Culbertson in Coin, Iowa on November 11, 1947. He was one of four children: Kenny, Dale, and Wayne Culbertson. After his schooling, he joined the U.S. Army and spent several years serving his country. On June 20, 1972, he was united in marriage to the love of his life Vickie...
Dale G. Bradley
Feb 14, 2023
Dale Grant Bradley was born to Charles and Eunice (Braun) Bradley in Eaton, Colorado, the oldest of three children. The family moved from Colorado to several midwestern Nebraska towns before settling in Auburn, Nebraska. The once mile record holder (4:48) at Auburn High School enrolled at Peru State College where he would graduate with a degree in education and go...
Barbara "Annie" Anna Thomas
Feb 13, 2023
Barbara Anna Ryan was born January 20, 1932, to Lester Franklin and Mildred Lenore (Nelson) Ryan in St. Joseph, Missouri. She grew up on a farm near St. Joe, attended Oak Grove rural school and then graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph. Annie went on to the University of Missouri in Columbia and earned her bachelor’s degree in...
Garth L. Adams
Feb 13, 2023
Garth Adams was born to Earl and Ruby (Brinkman) Adams on May 5, 1945, in Peru,Nebraska - the youngest of 3 children. He was raised on his family farm that has been in their family since mid-1800s. He loved horses, sports, and the great outdoors. He was active in many activities including 4-H, Saddle Club, football and all other sports....
Charles Richard Stanley
Feb 8, 2023
Charles Richard Stanley was born in a farmhouse near Barada, Nebraska on July 30, 1933. He had two older doting sisters and was the third born of seven to Louie Elijah “Puud” and Ella Christine (Steinbrink) Stanley. Richard grew up over the course of his childhood on several farms and attended country schools in southeast Nebraska. As a youth, he...
Norma Jean Rumbaugh
Jan 26, 2023
Norma Jean Rumbaugh, daughter of Norman and Carol (Wray) Bender, was born November 13, 1952, in Grand Island, Nebraska. Norma lived her entire life in Grand Island, graduating from Senior High in 1971. Norma was united in marriage to Vito Cejauskas and was blessed with two daughters. On November 17, 2007, Norma was united in marriage to Melvin “Buzz” Rumbaugh....
Kathy Knepp
Jan 25, 2023
Kathryn Ann (Jeffers) Knepp, one of six children of Charles and Florence (Broz) Jeffers, was born November 30, 1948, in McCook, Nebraska. She grew up and attended school in Hayes Center, Nebraska. She lived most of her life in Hayes Center, Curtis and McCook, NE until moving to Auburn, Nebraska in 2007, where her daughter Shelly lives and to be...
Jack Allen
Jan 14, 2023
Jack Glen Allen was born July 14, 1950, at the Tushla Hospital in Auburn, Nebraska. He was one of four children of Merle Lester and Gwendolyn Imogene (Henrichs) Allen. Jack grew up on the family farm near Nemaha, Nebraska, attended Maple Grove School, and graduated from Southeast Nebraska Consolidated School in Stella. On August 12, 1972, Jack was united in...
Cole Hamm
Jan 12, 2023
Cole Hamm, sophomore at Doane College, and wide receiver for the Doane Football team lost his life on 1/12/2023. Cole graduated from Gretna High School in May of 2021 where he played the Tuba, competed in Power Lifting, and was a part of the Gretna United Methodist Church. Outside of his love for friends and family, Cole loved History and...
David M. Neddenriep
Jan 10, 2023
David Martin Neddenriep, one of four children of Glen and Eileen (Ottersberg) Neddenriep, was born June 23, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was baptized, confirmed, and remained a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church near Johnson, Nebraska. Growing up on a farm near Brock, Nebraska, Dave attended school at Brock and graduated from Johnson-Brock High School in 1974. He remained...
Patricia Ann Kleine
Jan 6, 2023
Patricia Ann Kleine, age 89 of Lexington (formerly of Auburn), passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Lexington Regional Health Center.Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Jim and Carole of Elwood; daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Robert Perales of Lincoln; grandchildren Katie Kleine, Xavier, Mateo, and Gabriel Perales; other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday,...
Marilyn Jeanneret
Jan 1, 2023
Marilyn Jeanneret, 85 of Nebraska City passed away on Sunday January 1, 2023, at the Ambassador Nebraska City. Marilyn was born May 13, 1937, to John Raymond Harmon and Blanche L (Keedy) Harmon in Auburn NE. She lived and went to school initially in Schenectady NY. After WWII she and her family moved back to Auburn, NE where she met...
George Donald Nincehelser
Dec 30, 2022
George Donald Nincehelser, son of Loyd Edward and Belva Lydia (Hauptman) Nincehelser, was born July 28, 1939, in Peru, Nebraska. He grew up on the farm near Peru and graduated from Peru Prep. George later attended Peru State College for two years. George joined the United States Army on April 4, 1960. He received his Honorable discharge at Fort Sam...
Alma L. Dettmer
Dec 27, 2022
Alma L. Dettmer, age 93 of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn.Survivors include her children Suzzy Thomas of Auburn, Jay (Suki) Fischer of Auburn, Karen (Bill) Wolf of Lincoln, Kristin Harms of Union; grandchildren Matt (Lyndsey) Harms, Katy (John) Billings, Ryan Thomas, Tami (Bo) Orton, Tara Caples, Salina (Doug) Hoover, Garrit (Laurel) Fischer,...
Jerry Smith
Dec 21, 2022
JERRY SMITHLAID TO REST AUGUST 30, 2023SHERIDAN CEMETERYAUBURN, NEJerry Irvin Smith, one of two children of Bud and Lois (Handley) Smith, was born September 15, 1941, in Auburn, Nebraska.He attended school in Nemaha, Nebraska through 8th grade and graduated from Auburn High School. On October 1, 1961, Jerry was united in marriage to Betty Ann Darling at the Auburn Christian...
Charles "Mickey" Canapp
Dec 12, 2022
Charles Robert Canapp, son of Frank and Marie (Bowersox) Canapp, was born March 24, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland. Frank and Marie would divorce, and Marie remarried Jesse Franklin and together they would add two sons to the family: John and James. After high school he left Maryland to join the U.S. Air Force and was placed in the Veterinary Corps....
Pearle Irene Gerdes
Dec 6, 2022
Pearle Irene Gerdes, age 99 of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her home. She is survived by her children and their spouses Barbara and Roy Fife of Overland Park, KS, James and Joyce Gerdes of rural Auburn, Vernon and Carin Gerdes of Sanford, FL, Patricia Fiorese of Auburn; Grandchildren and spouses Jason and Rose Fife of New...
Cheryl Ann Downs
Dec 5, 2022
Cheryl Ann Downs, daughter of Walt and Florence McCroskey, was born August 11, 1958, at Durango, Colorado. Cheryl would be married to Walter James Beck and be blessed with three children: Nancy, Barbara, and David. The couple would later divorce and Cheryl would marry Kenneth Downs at Silt, Colorado. Cheryl enjoyed going fishing and playing dice, and she loved her...
Patricia Mckenna
Dec 2, 2022
Patricia McKenna, of Omaha, NE passed away on December 2nd. Patricia was born on October 18th, 1937 in Omaha. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She was a loving servant of God like no other. In her memory, she asks only that you be kind and loving to each other. Her kindness knew no bounds.She is predeceased...
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