Obituaries
Dean Volker
Jul 6, 2022
Dean Floyd Volker, one of five children of Orvin A. and Emma A. (Gobber) Volker, was born November 28, 1930, in rural Elk Creek, Nebraska. He was baptized December 21, 1930, and confirmed October 14, 1945, at St. James Lutheran (Long Branch) Church near his home. Dean attended “Rock School House” District #45 through 8th grade. On February 21, 1954,...
Linda Lee Jones
Jul 5, 2022
Linda Lee Stiers, one of three children of Kenneth and Doris (Duerfeldt) Stiers, was born June 24, 1940, at Rulo, Nebraska. When she was just a young girl, Linda and her family moved to Nemaha, Nebraska. On July 7, 1956, Linda was united in marriage to Claude “Buck” Jones at Nemaha. To this union, four children were born: Deana, Ben,...
Betty Rogge
Jul 1, 2022
Betty Jean (Alberts) Rogge, age 79, died at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance California on July 1, 2022. Betty grew up on a farm north of Humboldt, NE and attended Johnson High School where she was Salutatorian of the class of 1960. She met her future husband, Larry Rogge, in high school and both attended the University of Nebraska...
Merlin Wright
Jun 28, 2022
Merlin Wright of Peru, Nebraska died from cancer at the University of Nebraska Medical Center on June 28, 2022. Merlin was born September 10, 1941 in Tecumseh to Dean and Opal (Riensche) Wright. He married Darlene Elliott of Dawson, Nebraska, August 19, 1961. They lived in the rural Tecumseh and Peru areas. They were church members at Maple Grove Church...
Karen Mowery
Jun 19, 2022
Karen Ann (Marcucci) Mowery was born April 1, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois to Louis and Beatrice Marcucci. She moved with her family to Burbank, California at a young age, and graduated there from John Burroughs High School. On November 15, 1963, Karen was united in marriage to Allan Mowery in Burbank. They made their home in California and were blessed...
Herb Lash
Jun 17, 2022
Clarence Herbert Lash, son of Clarence and Fern (Jones) Lash, was born December 21, 1924, in Auburn, Nebraska. Herb grew up on the family farm; attended Fairview Rural School through 8th grade; and graduated Auburn High School in 1942. He farmed with his dad until being called to serve in the Army in July 1944, leaving for France by ship...
Jackie S. (Baker) Williams
Jun 14, 2022
Jackie Sue (Baker) Williams, one of two daughters of Carl and Janet Lee (Storant) Baker, was born February 8, 1958, at Falls City, Nebraska. Jackie grew up in rural southeast Nebraska, she was baptized, attended Sunday School, and sang in the choir at the Nemaha Christian Church. Jackie attended school in Stella, graduating with the class of 1976 from Southeast...
Katherine D. (Oakley) Gross
Jun 4, 2022
Katherine Denise Oakley, one of three daughters of Bobby and Janet (Banks) Oakley, was born August 15, 1962, at Abilene, Kansas. The family moved around some when Kathy was a young girl, but ultimately settled in Auburn, Nebraska, where Kathy attended school. On New Year’s Eve 2002, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kathy was united in marriage to Jack Gross. Prior...
Bruce A. Morris
Jun 3, 2022
Bruce Alan Morris was born December 12, 1961, in Lake City, Florida to Robert and Millie Jean (Kelly) Morris. He passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Prestige Care Center in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Survivors include his children and their spouses Alan and Natalie Morris of Texas, Sean and Tabitha Morris of Texas, Kayla and Andrew Maples of Auburn,...
Kenneth P. Heronimus
May 8, 2022
Kenneth Paul Heronimus, one of three children of Wilbur J. and Lorna (Helmers) Heronimus, was born October 27, 1949, at Waterloo, Iowa. Ken grew up and attended school at Waterloo, graduating from Waterloo High School. Ken was united in marriage to Gloria G. Hites, and would be blessed with three children: Scott, Troy, and Lisa. After Gloria’s passing, he was...
J. Randel Smith
Apr 30, 2022
James Randel Smith, one of four children of Harold G. and Ruth (Randel) Smith, was born April 13, 1935, in Auburn, Nebraska. He attended Cloverdale rural school near the family’s home south of Auburn through the 8th grade and graduated from Auburn High School in 1953. He went on to study at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1955...
Darrell Herbster
Apr 28, 2022
Darrell Herbster, age 79 of Auburn, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.A family Celebration of Darrell’s Life will be held at a later date. Burial of ashes will be at a later date at the Verdon Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to Auburn Rescue Squad.
Arnold Krahn
Apr 20, 2022
Arnold Krahn, age 88 of Omaha (formerly Auburn), passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Maple Crest Health Center in Omaha.Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Arla and Gary Vohnout of Omaha; son Curt Krahn of Dodge Center, MN; son-in-law Bruce Joye of Palm Bay, FL; grandchildren Katie (Curtis) Marking, Casey (Tiffany) Vohnout, Brittany Joye; great-grandchildren Karina, Avery, and Atticus...
Kathryn Ann (Standley) Byfield
Apr 19, 2022
God granted another angel her wings. She passed away at home surrounded by her family and friends on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 4:30 in the morning. Kathy was born in Peru, NE on August 16, 1937, she grew up in Peru, NE and Superior, NE she graduated May 1955. She met her husband, Gene Byfield. Were married on April...
Bonnie A. Drewel
Apr 17, 2022
Bonnie Arlene Drewel was born to Edward and Ruth (Elliott) Rider on May 19, 1936, in Auburn, Nebraska. She attended school at Nemaha Public School through her sophomore year with the next two years at Honey Creek High School, from which she graduated in 1954. She then attended Peru State Teacher’s College until she met Delbert Drewel. On August 7,...
Patti S. Meyer
Apr 14, 2022
Patti Sam (Cook) Meyer, one of three children of Sam B. and Hassell (Branch) Cook, was born December 31, 1951, in Tyler, Texas. She grew up in Tyler where she attended school and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. On July 25, 1981, Patti was united in marriage to Roger Lee Meyer at First United Methodist Church in Auburn,...
Charles J. "Chuck" Hall Jr., Ph.D.
Apr 11, 2022
Charles J. “Chuck” Hall, Jr., Ph.D., age 76 of San Antonio, TX (formerly Pawnee City), passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Survivors include his daughter Sarah Moses and grandchildren Jacob and Kenneth Moses of DeKalb, IL; sisters Joanie (Stan) Strohm of Marshall, NC, and Patricia (Trish) Merrill and husband Mac White of Austin,...
Wanda L. Gardner
Apr 10, 2022
Wanda L. Gardner, age 87, formerly of Nemaha and Auburn, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Lincoln.Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Rick (Barbara) Gardner of Auburn; daughter and son-in-law Kim and Donald Zierke of Keystone, SD; grandchildren Gabe (Debra) Gardner, Richelle (Patrick) McMahon, Hannah (Ryan) Quiring, Haley (Ryan) Maxson, Hope (Quentin) Kieler; great-grandchildren Carly and Nolan Gardner, Irelynn...
Dallas C. Boshear
Apr 3, 2022
Dallas Chambers Boshear, one of two children of John and Lola (Chambers) Boshear, was born February 26, 1926, in Watson, Missouri. He attended school in Payne, Iowa. Dallas was raised by his mother and stepfather Raymond “Red” Jones. In May of 1944 Dallas joined the U.S. Army at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. As a member of the 1st Cavalry, he served...
William "Bill" Clark
Apr 2, 2022
William Lee Clark, Jr., only child of William Lee and Esther (McKee) Clark, was born September 29, 1933, in Beatrice, Nebraska. Bill attended numerous schools as his father’s job required moving often. He graduated from Johnson High School in Johnson, Nebraska. He then attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and earned his business administration degree. Bill served in the...
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