Obituaries

Sue E. Bantz

Sue E. Bantz

Jan 17, 2024

   Sue Ellen Bantz, one of four children of Donald Eugene and E. Darlene (Tasler) Williams, was born July 1, 1954, at Auburn, Nebraska.  Sue grew up attending rural school in Richardson County, and then in Stella before graduating from Southeast Consolidated High School in 1972.   

   Shortly after high school, Sue was united in marriage to Steve Bantz on...

Anna Dedic

Anna Dedic

Jan 16, 2024

   Anna Sue Dedic (née Parsons) was born on July 28, 1975, in Amarillo, Texas to Charles “Ed” Parsons and Magdalen “Meg” Parsons (née Still). Anna attended first and second grade in Amarillo at St Laurence Catholic Elementary before moving to Pampa, Texas. In 1990, the summer between her freshman and sophomore year, the family moved to Nebraska City, Nebraska....

Robert O. Boellstorff

Robert O. Boellstorff

Jan 12, 2024

 Robert Ora Boellstorff was born Mary 10, 1940, in Auburn, Nebraska to Ora andMildred (Hauberg) Boellstorff. One of three children, Bob attended Charter Oakrural school and graduated from Brock High School.On September 8, 1963, Robert was united in marriage to DeLores Grant inLincoln, Nebraska. They were blessed with three children: Sheryl, Laurie, andBrad. The couple made their first home in...

Phyllis I. Adams

Phyllis I. Adams

Jan 3, 2024

   Phyllis Ilene Adams, one of five children of Leroy and Lucille (Morgan-Price) Perry, was born June 20, 1935, at Rock Port, Missouri.  Phyllis grew up attending school at both Rock Port and Peru, Nebraska, and graduated from Rock Port High School. 

   On March 13, 1953, Phyllis was united in marriage to Virgil F. Adams at Rock Port, Missouri. ...

Eric L "Fluf" Adams

Eric L "Fluf" Adams

Dec 28, 2023

 

   Eric Linn Adams, one of two sons of Robert D. and Panzy (Reeves) Adams, was born April 16, 1961, in Auburn, Nebraska.  He grew up in Peru, Nebraska and attended Peru Elementary School.  Eric went to Middle and High Schools in Auburn, graduating in 1980.  Growing up he loved riding motorcycles, hunting, and fishing.  He later attended the...

Jerry L Chubick

Jerry L Chubick

Dec 19, 2023

 

   Jerry Lee Chubick, one of four children of Alfred Mervin and Donna Rae (Lawson) Chubick, was born July 31, 1956, in Hamburg, Iowa.  Jerry grew up in Sidney, Iowa, graduating from high school there in 1975.  After high school, Jerry enlisted in the United States Navy.  After 4 years of service, Jerry then transferred to Naval Reserve and...

Donna Mae McMann

Donna Mae McMann

Dec 15, 2023

   Donna Mae (Brown) McMann, one of six children of Delfoy and Sirilidia Jane (Northey) Brown, was born July 6, 1944, at Pawnee City, Nebraska.  Donna grew up attending school in Table Rock, Nebraska. 

   On August 12, 1960, Donna was united in marriage to Larry McMann at the Nemaha County Courthouse in Auburn, Nebraska.  The couple would be blessed...

Patricia Pasco Ellison

Patricia Pasco Ellison

Dec 14, 2023

 

   In loving memory of Patricia (Trish) Pasco Ellison, a precious daughter, cherished sister, and loving Aunt.  Trish was born in Denver, Colorado on June 6, 1979 and was the second child of Paul Charles Ellison and Linda (nee) Pasco Ellison.

   She passed away at her home in Abilene, Texas in December 2023.  Trish grew up in Littleton,...

Catherine Irene Berger

Catherine Irene Berger

Dec 8, 2023

 

Catherine Irene Berger, age 79, succumbed to cancer on December 8, 2023. The oldest of seven children, she was born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 20, 1944 to parents Edwin and Alberta Berger. Known as “Cathy” to her family and Catherine to everyone else, she was raised on a farm north of Auburn, Nebraska graduating Auburn High School. Catherine...

Delbert G. Drewel

Delbert G. Drewel

Dec 2, 2023

   Delbert George Drewel, son of Fred and Leona (Weber) Drewel, was born December 28, 1931, on the family farm near Brock, Nebraska.  He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church of Talmage Nebraska.

Delbert attended Spring Valley Country School and then Brock Public School, graduating in 1949. 

   On August 7, 1955, Delbert was united in...

James Frank Wheeler

James Frank Wheeler

Dec 1, 2023

 

James Frank Wheeler, age 76, died Friday, December 1st, 2023 at home in Lincoln. He had recently moved back to his home state with his wife Barbara. From his birth on July 21, 1947 to his death on Friday he was known as a hard working entrepreneur, always looking for a new challenge. He was born in Hastings to...

John Leslie Martin

John Leslie Martin

Dec 1, 2023

 

   John Leslie Martin, age 80, died peacefully at his residence in Auburn, Nebraska, December 1, 2023, of natural causes.

   He was born April 25, 1943, Columbus, Ohio, the son of Dr. Kenneth J. Martin and Hellen E. (Fullenwider) Martin.

   John graduated from Gahanna-Lincoln High School, Columbus, Ohio 1961 and Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio 1965 with a...

Ann Hendrickson

Ann Hendrickson

Nov 30, 2023

 

 

   Annie Marie Hendrickson, one of seven children of Forrest Ernest and Mary-i-zetta (Turner) Hendrickson, was born April 18, 1932, on a farm north of Peru, Nebraska.  She was baptized in the Peru Christian Church, attended school in Peru, and graduated from Peru Prep.

   After high school Ann worked at Ocoma Foods in Omaha, Nebraska for 24...

Wilma H. Geyer

Wilma H. Geyer

Nov 27, 2023

 

Wilma H. Geyer, age 91 of Humboldt, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at Colonial Acres in Humboldt.

 

Survivors include her daughters and their spouses Jana and Dave Wheeler of Stella, Beth and Deon Griffith of Topeka, KS; grandchildren Dustin (Mariana) Anderson, Dru Anderson, Lucas Geyer (fiancé Jessica Melcher), Cassidy (Billy) Lotter, Lacee (Adam) Noa; great-grandchildren Chaelee, Brynlee,...

Milo C. Leslie

Milo C. Leslie

Nov 21, 2023

   Milo Calvin Leslie was born January 19, 1928, in Glenrock, Nebraska to Milo Loren and Lillian (Curtis) Leslie.  Milo went to school in Brock, Nebraska, where he graduated from high school, and had qualified for the state championships in track.

   On January 17, 1950, Milo was united in marriage to Betty Lee Scott in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Making a...

Ella Mae Monroe

Ella Mae Monroe

Nov 18, 2023

   Ella Mae (Janz) Monroe, daughter of Paul A. and Dorothy (Salter) Janz, was born September 15, 1932, in Garden City, Kansas. 

   In 1946 the family moved to Fairbury, Nebraska where Ella Mae attended Fairbury High School, graduating with the class of 1950. 

On January 4, 1953, she was united in marriage to William A. Monroe at the United...

Laurena M. Sayer

Laurena M. Sayer

Nov 15, 2023

 

   Laurena May (Fisher) Sayer was born July 12, 1945, near Woodsiding and Honey Creek southeast of Peru, Nebraska.  She was the second of four children born to Lawrence and Vena (Good) Fisher.  Her parents combined portions of their first names to form her first name, which was very unique. 

   She attended several elementary schools in Iowa, Kansas,...

Paula Shimmel

Paula Shimmel

Nov 14, 2023

  Paula Renee (McDonald) Shimmel was born April 25, 1961, in Enid, Oklahoma to Thomas McDonald and Bertie Ruth (Hood) Smith.  She attended various schools as her family moved around the country and graduated from high school in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

   On February 9, 1980, Paula was united in marriage to Marvin Shimmel in Gautier, Mississippi.  The couple lived in...

Jerry Lynn Kidd

Jerry Lynn Kidd

Nov 3, 2023

 

   Jerry Lynn Kidd, son of James P. and Wanda J. (Betts) Reed, was born November 25,1958, in Arvada, Colorado.  He attended Auburn Public Schools, earned his GED, and took classes in auto body repair.

   Jerry had been married to Lu (DeFreece) Young and Sandy Pasco.  Although both marriages ended in divorce, he was blessed with four children: ...

Donna Marie Bratcher

Donna Marie Bratcher

Oct 18, 2023

 

 

   Donna Marie Bratcher, one of four children of Leland W. and Evelyn G. (Clarke) Gerdes, was born March 18, 1944, in Auburn, Nebraska.  Donna grew up and attended school in Auburn.  She was baptized at the St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church near Auburn and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Auburn.

   On December 20, 1960,...

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