Obituaries
Mary E. Teten
May 25, 2020
Mary E. Teten (wife of Tom Teten), age 81 of Talmage, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lincoln.Survivors include her husband Reinhold “Tom” of Talmage; sons and daughters-in-law Tim and Melody of Johnson and their children Craig (and fiancée Jennifer Klaudt), Stephanie, and Samantha; Tom and Sandy of Brock and their children Taylor and...
Sharon Bowen
May 24, 2020
Sharon Marie (McKnight) Bowen (71) was born May 10, 1949 in Auburn, Nebraska. She was one of three daughters of Lester ‘Mick’ and Maxine (Lare) McKnight. Sharon attended Brock Elementary and High School (class of 1967).September 6, 1968, Sharon was married to Steve ‘Doc’ Bowen in Brock, Nebraska. Two sons were born to this marriage. Sharon was a homemaker, caregiver,...
Ruth E. Bohling
May 22, 2020
Ruth Edna Bohling, one of five daughters born to Carl and Erna (Levin) Gebers, was born February 21, 1929, near Auburn, Nebraska. Ruth was baptized March 17, 1929, by Pastor Theodore Streng and confirmed April 18, 1943, both at St. Paul Lutheran Hickory Grove Church, near Auburn. Ruth was doubly blessed growing up by having her grandparents living in the...
Loras H Baumhover
May 18, 2020
Loras Henry Baumhover, one of 16 children of Albert and Dora (Fehring) Baumhover, was born January 26, 1934, in Carroll, Iowa. Loras grew up on a farm outside Carroll, he attended school at and graduated from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic School in Mount Carmel, Iowa. After high school, Loras enlisted in the United States Army. He served two...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Oestmann
Apr 25, 2020
Gerald E. “Jerry” Oestmann, age 87 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.Gerald (Jerry) E. Oestmann is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Vivian and their children: Jerry and his wife Alicia of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Daniel and his wife Susan and their son D.J. of Lincoln, NE and Shari and her...
William Dennis Vore
Apr 18, 2020
William Dennis Vore, one of 5 children of William E. and Virginia A. (Ferns) Vore, was born April 8, 1950 in Maryville, Missouri. Dennis, as he was known, attended school in his hometown of Hopkins, Missouri. On August 31, 1968 Dennis was united in marriage to LaConda “Connie” Campbell in Topeka, Kansas. Their union was blessed with two children, Bill...
Leslie "Festus" Dean
Apr 4, 2020
Leslie Burton Dean, son of Marcile Elaine Dean, was born June 6, 1964 in Humboldt, Nebraska. He lived in Humboldt, the Auburn area, and moved to Peru, Nebraska with his grandparents. Les graduated from Auburn High School in 1982. On October 15, 1990 Les was united in marriage to Cheri Morris in Auburn. They made their home in Peru and...
Harold "Andy" Anderson
Apr 1, 2020
Harold Lee Anderson, son of LeRoy and Opal (Wilt) Anderson, was born March 11, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended school in Omaha and graduated from Benson High School in 1957. Andy, as he was known to most, served in the United States Army from November 25, 1958 until his discharge on February 26, 1962. During his service he was...
Kenneth J. Hug
Apr 1, 2020
Kenneth Joseph Hug, one of four children of Joseph A. and Anna M. (Weisbrook) Hug, was born March 11, 1939 in Auburn, Nebraska. He was baptized March 19, 1939 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Auburn, took his first communion June 9, 1940, and was confirmed October 10, 1950. Ken attended school in Auburn, graduating from Auburn High School in...
Mildred Elaine Gossman
Mar 25, 2020
Mildred Elaine Gossman, age 92 of Stella, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Community Medical Center in Falls City.Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law Bryan and Laura Gossman of Stella, Kevin and Julie Gossman of Stella; grandchildren Debra (Troy) Hinrichsen of Brownville, Kyle (Paulina) Gossman of Stella; great-grandchildren Carter and Carson Hinrichsen; sisters-in-law Marjorie Noa of Falls City, Marge...
Cody N Prosser
Mar 22, 2020
Cody N. Prosser, age 32 of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 22, 2020.Survivors include his wife Hannah of Auburn; children Karlito “K.J.”, Draven, Keira; parents Esther Prosser and David Fender of Nemaha; brother-in-law Chris Gibbs (Jamie Sherman); sister-in-law Sarah Archimedes (Nate); grandma Angela Holthus; uncles and aunts Estelle and Robert Conn, Linda and Gerald Cook, Tim Holthus; nieces and...
Virginia "Jenny" Wheeldon
Mar 20, 2020
Virginia Faye (Spurgin) Wheeldon was born March 26, 1951 in Falls City, Nebraska to Carl and Mildred (McCleary) Spurgin. She attended school in Dawson, Nebraska and graduated from Dawson-Verdon High School in 1969. On June 28, 1969 Jenny, as she was known to many, was united in marriage to Kenton Wheeldon at the Auburn Christian Church. They made their home...
Nellie Lee Lockard
Mar 16, 2020
Nellie Lee Lockard, age 95 of Stella, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Bryan Medical Center-East in Lincoln.Survivors include her sons Ron and wife Tracey Lockard of McKinney, TX, Sid and wife Donna Lockard of Shubert; daughter-in-law Gail Lockard of Lincoln; grandsons Matt (Joselin) Lockard of Dannebrog, Jaden Lockard of Austin, TX; granddaughters Shannon (Jed) Wamsley of Humbodlt, Katy...
John "J.W." Williamson
Mar 9, 2020
John “J.W.” Williamson, age 71 of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 9, 2020.Survivors include his special friends Larry and Connie Dorsch; Paula, Zach, and MacKenzie Oestmann; Lori, Tim, TJ, Lindsey, and Landon Hager; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 16, 10:30 a.m., at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial of ashes will follow...
Linda "Annie" Gartner
Mar 8, 2020
Linda “Annie” Gartner, age 71 of Syracuse (formerly Tecumseh and Johnson), passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society-Syracuse.Survivors include her children and spouses Travis and Valentina Gartner of Arlington, VA; Jordana and Brock Hoegh of Marietta, GA; grandchildren Madison Wolfe; Nyah, Kinley and Shayden Hoegh; Henry, Stella and Ava Gartner; brother and sister-in-law Ron and Denise Rathbone...
Dennis D Gerdes
Mar 7, 2020
Dennis D. Gerdes was born January 29, 1928 to Harold Thomas and Laura (Behrends) Gerdes on the family farm near Auburn, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church south of Auburn. He attended rural elementary school through the eighth grade, after which he worked the family farm. Dennis was united in marriage to Dorothy M....
Becky Lynn Nelson
Feb 20, 2020
Becky Lynn Nelson, age 61 of Verdon, unexpectedly passed away at Community Medical Center in Falls City on Thursday, February 20, 2020.Survivors include her husband Jerry of Verdon; daughter Shane and husband Joseph Decker of Ripley, OK; granddaughter Josie Decker; brothers Jimmy and Tony Nosler of Arkansas; sister-in-law Norma Stinson of Tecumseh; brother-in-law Dick Wheeler of Hamburg, IA; other relatives...
Mervin R. Geyer
Feb 20, 2020
Mervin Robert Geyer, only child of Robert and Lillie (Fritsch) Geyer, was born August 20, 1929 at Auburn, Nebraska. He was baptized September 15, 1929 by his grandfather Rev. E.F. Geyer and confirmed October 25, 1942 by Rev. H. Bents, both at St. James Lutheran (Long Branch) Church near Humboldt, Nebraska. Mervin attended Bratton Union School, graduating in 1947. He...
Philip E. Walker
Feb 13, 2020
Philip E. Walker, age 61 of Brownville, passed away at his home Thursday, February 13, 2020.Survivors include his wife Teresa; daughter Angela Mosley and her husband Harley of Laramie, WY; son Gabriel Walker and his significant other Shandra Martinez of Lincoln; grandchildren Kaylee, Savanna, and Tre; sisters and brothers-in-law Elaine and Steve Knapp of Brownville; Carol and Jerry Bills of...
John Banks
Feb 7, 2020
John Tolly Banks was born February 20, 1945 to Merrill and Camilla (Haskins) Banks in Lincoln, Nebraska. He grew up in Stella, Nebraska and graduated from Stella High School in 1963. John attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and then joined the United States Air Force in March of 1965. During his service John was stationed in Thailand as...