Obituaries
Peggy Mayfield
Mar 2, 2021
Peggy Mayfield, 67, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Dick and Evelyn Rohlfs, July. 20, 1953 in Syracuse, Nebraska. After living on the farm for her early years, the family moved to town. Peggy graduated from Syracuse High School in 1971. She was involved in...
Shirley Mae Reeves
Feb 26, 2021
Shirley M. Reeves, of Auburn, NE, passed away peacefully February 26, 2021 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE after a long battle with ovarian cancer.Shirley was born on September 25, 1934, in Nehawka, NE to Harold and Blondena (Bobbett) Philpot. Shirley was the oldest of seven children. Four children were born to Blondena and Harold. After her...
Alan E. Mcmichael
Feb 26, 2021
Alan Eugene McMichael, one of nine children of Vernon and Etta (Parkhurst) McMichael, was born December 28, 1958 in Maryville, Missouri. He attended schools in Gilbert and Barton, Missouri growing up and lived most of his life in southern Missouri. Alan married Vonda Safely as a young man and the couple was blessed with four children: Amber, Amanda, Jarod, and...
Dorothy C. Niedermeyer
Feb 25, 2021
Dorothy Christine (Grube) Niedermeyer was born January 22, 1929 on the family farm outside Johnson, Nebraska. One of four children of Henry and Frances (Blinde) Grube, Dorothy was baptized and confirmed in St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Johnson. She attended school in Johnson and graduated from Johnson High School as the only member of the Class of 1946. She then...
Edward "Bus" Hall
Feb 23, 2021
Edward “Bus” Hall, one of five children of Garlan “Fat” and Ella W. (Kerns) Hall, was born February 13, 1946, at Tushla Hospital in Auburn, Nebraska. Bus started his early education at Happy Hollow County School, he then transferred to Nemaha Public School, graduating from Nemaha High School with the class of 1964. While at school in Nemaha, Bus met...
Marilyn Kay Knippelmeyer
Feb 22, 2021
Marilyn Kay (Behrends) Knippelmeyer was born June 28, 1944 in Auburn, Nebraska. She was one of three children born to Orval and Ora (Gerdes) Behrends. Marilyn was baptized July 16, 1944 and confirmed November 11, 1957 both at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church. She attended rural schools through 7th grade and in 1962 graduated from Johnson High School. In 1963,...
Josh Michael A.A.Ron Foster
Feb 18, 2021
Joshua Michael Aaron Foster, son of Ernest and Christine (Woodward) Foster, was born April 21, 1976, in DeKalb, Illinois. Josh grew up and attended school in Illinois, graduating from Salem High School in 1994. After graduating from high school, Josh enlisted in the United States Navy. After achieving a high score on his ASVAB test, Josh was enrolled in the...
Rebecca Lynch
Feb 9, 2021
Rebecca Lynch, age 73 of Lincoln (formerly of Auburn), passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Bryan Medical Center-West in Lincoln.She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Joanna Lynch-Gillespie and Joel of Lincoln; many other relatives and friends.A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021, 4:00 p.m. at Holmes Lake, Area 2 North Shore Drive....
Margaret Joan Dishman
Feb 3, 2021
February 10, 1996, Margaret Joan Dishman came into this world - proudly bearing the name of her two grandmothers. She attended Platte Valley Christian Academy, graduated from Hershey High School and was pursuing a degree in Special Education at Peru State College. Individuals with disabilities held a special place in her heart, and though her dream to teach was cut...
Bob Andrew
Feb 2, 2021
Bob Andrew, age 87, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society in Auburn.Survivors include his sister Connie Walters of Nebraska City; nephews Allan Walters of Lincoln, Randy (Sue) Walters and children Jacob and Amanda of Clarinda, IA, John (Sonya) Williamson and sons Cody and Kyle of Wilber, Bob Williamson of Tecumseh; niece Kelli (Rolland) Lewis...
James William Miller Jr.
Jan 30, 2021
James William Miller, Jr., age 18 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 near Auburn.Survivors include his mother Chrystal Davenport of Auburn; father James William Miller, Sr. of Talmage; siblings Kyle Davenport of Ft. Campbell, KY; Margaret Miller of Auburn; Lucas Culley of Auburn; grandparents Jayne and Tab Petersen of Auburn; Wayne and Donna Miller of Talmage; aunt Linda...
Arlene A. Whisler
Jan 28, 2021
Arlene Agnes (Lindsay) Whisler, the only child of Wilber G. and Estella May (Buck) Lindsay, was born February 20, 1930 in Auburn, Nebraska. She was baptized in the Methodist Church in Peru, Nebraska at age 12. Arlene attended rural school through 3rd grade and then attended Peru Prep, where she graduated in 1948. On April 9, 1949 Arlene was united...
Otto Jon Volker
Jan 27, 2021
Otto Jon Volker, the youngest of four children of Jacob and Neshay (Nichols) Volker, was born January 17, 2021 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, Nebraska. After entering this world sooner than expected, Otto, along with Mom and Dad, continued his stay in the hospital.to receive more care. After ten days of loving and being loved by his family...
Shawn L. Strickland
Jan 23, 2021
Shawn Strickland passed away in her sleep January 23rd, 2021 at her home in Auburn, Nebraska at the age of 52. Shawn was born July 11th 1968 in North Platte, Nebraska. She and her family moved around Nebraska in her early school years. Shawn attended Geneva High School and graduated from Exeter High School in 1986. She was united in...
Agnes Marie (Hauber) Jones
Jan 23, 2021
Agnes Marie (Hauber) Jones, one of three daughters of Anthony W. and Ann Marie (Delay) Hauber, was born July 13, 1931, at Kansas City, Missouri. Agnes grew up in Kansas City, where she attended school at Loretto Academy, graduating in 1949. On October 4, 1958, Agnes was united in marriage to James A. Jones at Redemptorist Catholic Church in Kansas...
Ronald James Lockard
Jan 21, 2021
Ronald James Lockard, age 78 of Van Alstyne, Texas (formerly Stella), passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Medical City McKinney in McKinney, TX.A private family graveside and committal will be at the Stella Cemetery at Stella, Nebraska.
Donna "Great" Klingler
Jan 19, 2021
Donna Fae (Portis) Klingler, one of three children of Orville and Lola Vernice (Coleman) Portis, was born November 8, 1927 in North Loup, Nebraska. She grew up and attended school in North Loup, where she graduated from high school. On her birthday in 1945 Donna was united in marriage to Charles H. Klingler in North Loup. They made their home...
Chip Johnson
Jan 15, 2021
Robert Charles Johnson, or “Chip” as everyone called him (since he was a “chip off the old block” according to his mother) was born on April 13, 1954 to Gladys Mary Johnson and the late Robert Charles (Bob) Johnson in Hamilton, Ontario. His family also lived in Burlington, Tillsonburg, and Chatham, before settling in London in 1971. The middle child...
Phyllis J. Constantine Luebs
Jan 13, 2021
Phyllis Jeannette Stratton was born October 8, 1926 in Brownville, Nebraska. She was one of five children of John E. and Edythe E. (Parker) Stratton. Phyllis attended school at Dawson, Middleburg rural school, and Honey Creek, where she graduated in 1944. On December 9, 1944 Phyllis married Wilbur J. Constantine at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church near Barada, Nebraska. They established...
Stanley "Lon" Allen
Jan 11, 2021
Stanley Lon Allen, age 77 years, 11 months, 26 days, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Omaha Nebraska. Lon Allen was born January 15, 1943 in Auburn, Nebraska. His parents were William Lester and Dorthamae (Sopher) Allen. Lon grew up on a farm in Nemaha, Nebraska and graduated from Auburn High School in 1961. Lon graduated from Midland...