Obituaries
Patricia K. Mikkelsen
Jan 12, 2020
Patricia Kathryn Ann Mahoney was born November 15, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. She was the fifth of six children born to Arthur and Anna (Dollarshell) Mahoney. Patricia went to kindergarten and first grade in Platte Center, Nebraska then spent her grade school years at District #7 outside of Columbus, Nebraska. It was there in grade school she met Jimmy...
Joan (Griffiths) Lash
Jan 8, 2020
Joan Lash, age 93 of Brownville, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.Survivors include her husband Herb of Brownville; daughters and sons-in-law Charlotte and Dan Grone of Lincoln; Sheila Haith of Maryville, MO; Brenda and Chuck Chase of Malcolm; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.A funeral service will be Monday, January 13, 1:30 p.m....
Marjorie "Joann" Dahlenburg
Jan 3, 2020
Marjorie JoAnn Dahlenburg, daughter of George Vincent and Marjorie Jean (Clarke) Jurgensmeier, was born July 2, 1940 in Auburn, Nebraska. She attended Howe School through the 8th grade and graduated from Auburn High School. On May 14, 1965 JoAnn was united in marriage to Gerald E. Dahlenburg in Avon, South Dakota. The couple moved to Auburn and would be blessed...
Rose M. Sullivan
Dec 29, 2019
Rose Marie Sullivan entered into eternal life December 29,2019 at the age of 87. She was the twelfth child, and youngest, born May 20, 1932 to Irena Jennie (Fowler) Marshall and William Marshall at home in Rosebud, SD. At the age of 17 she married Edward Henry Weihe. After his death in 1955, she married Richard Kenneth Sullivan in 1958....
Dave Kimball
Dec 27, 2019
How can the story of a great big life, like the one lived by David Scot Kimball, possibly fit into a small white space? Dave, as he was known by most people, packed 100 years of living into 56 years of life—a life that was cut way too short. The man who seemed larger than life passed away unexpectedly on...
Claren D. Keithley
Dec 24, 2019
Claren D. Keithley, age 78 passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his home in Brandon, South Dakota surrounded by his beloved family. Claren David Keithley was born on December 6, 1941 to Clyde and Hazel (Armstrong) Keithley in Peru, Nebraska. The family were farmers until the late 1950’s. Claren grew up in Nemaha, Nebraska through his sophomore year....
Wayne A. Dietrich
Dec 21, 2019
Wayne Alvin Dietrich was born June 5, 1944 in Falls City, Nebraska to Alvin L. and Elda L. (Eickhoff) Dietrich. He grew up and attended school in Falls City. After high school Wayne worked with his father making steel bars for combine heads. On November 28, 1981 Wayne was united in marriage to Marlene Kuhlmann at Trinity Lutheran Church in...
Sally J. Mcadams
Dec 20, 2019
Sally Jane (Povondra) McAdams, one of five children of Raymond Frank and Dolores Jean (Steelman) Povondra, was born February 13, 1956 in Lead, South Dakota. She attended elementary school in South Dakota, but finished her education in California, graduating from Pacific High School in San Bernardino in 1974. On July 6, 2004 Sally was united in marriage to Robert McAdams...
Lanette Elaine (Adams) Nies Young
Dec 16, 2019
Lanette Elaine Adams, daughter of Ross and Maryon (Thomas) Adams, was born June 8, 1941 at Peru, Nebraska. She attended school in Peru, graduating from Peru Prep. Lanette went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in English and Theater from Hastings College and later a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of South Dakota. Lanette was a...
John D. Harney
Dec 10, 2019
John D. Harney, age 72 of Brock, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his home.Survivors include his wife Ruby; daughters and sons-in-law Julia and Robert Stamps of Omaha, Nancee and Steven McMann of Auburn, Hillary and David Bradshaw of Brock; grandchildren Sidney and Alex Stamps, Jordan and Ryan McMann, Adessa Harney; great-grandchild Reagan; sister LouAnn Harney of Riverton,...
Dick Filbrandt
Dec 6, 2019
Richard "Dick" Filbrandt, age 78 of Lincoln (formerly Auburn), passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 in Lincoln.Survivors include his wife Betty of Auburn; son and daughter-in-law Jeffrey Richard and Kathy Filbrandt of Lincoln; daughter and son-in-law Jodee Ann and Max Stone of Palacios, TX; grandchildren Jeffrey Ryan and wife Daniela Filbrandt, Ashley Lyn and wife Natalie Bohn; great-grandchildren Mateo Elzi...
Donna (Blex) Pugh
Dec 3, 2019
Donna Jean Blex, one of three children of Jimmie and Joann (Edwards) Blex, was born October 21, 1960 in Neodesha, Kansas. Donna attended several different schools growing up in Kansas before graduating from Caney Valley High School in 1979. Shortly after graduating from high school, Donna moved to Auburn, Nebraska. In 1986, Donna was united in marriage to Richard Pugh...
Robert "Bob" Bowman
Dec 2, 2019
Robert Allen Bowman, one of three children of Robert Fredrick and Zethel (Phillips) Bowman, was born December 5, 1939 in Table Rock, Nebraska. He attended school in Table Rock until transferring to Humboldt High School, where he graduated in 1957. Bob entered the United States Navy on July 30, 1957. He served with Patrol Squadron 44 based out of Norfolk,...
Lois J. Blinde
Nov 27, 2019
Lois J. Blinde, age 84 of Johnson, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Omaha.Survivors include her children and spouses Sue and Tim Maschmeier of Beatrice, Linda and Mark Kuhlenengel of Omaha, Jim and Lisa Blinde of Auburn, Teresa and Michael Parde of Wymore, Sandy and Brian Wahl of Omaha; grandchildren Josh and wife Nicole Maschmeier; Elizabeth, Matthew, and Michael...
Ida E. Kuhlmann
Nov 17, 2019
Ida E. Kuhlmann, age 103 of Tecumseh (formerly Auburn), passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh.Those surviving are her children and their spouses Marlene and Wayne Dietrich of Auburn and Merle and Lora Kuhlmann of Beatrice; three grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Jeane Kuhlmann, Manetta Kuhlmann; many other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be Monday,...
Edgar C. "Easy" Hartwig
Nov 12, 2019
Edgar Carl Hartwig, son of Carl and Martha (Schenkel) Hartwig, was born July 6, 1925 in Firth, Nebraska. He grew up on a farm near Cortland and graduated from Cortland High School in 1942. After high school, “Easy”, as he was known, worked as a welder at the Martin Bomber Plant from 1942 to 1943. On December 28, 1944, Easy...
Laverda (Schuette) Bergmann
Nov 11, 2019
LaVerda Nadine Schuette was born April 10, 1924 on the family farm south of Johnson, Nebraska. She was one of three children of Henry J. and Ella (Behrends) Schuette. LaVerda was baptized May 4, 1924 and confirmed November 6, 1938, both by Rev. Wm. Fruehling at Martin Luther Lutheran Church south of Johnson. She attended Febring School District #42 near...
Gary Goering
Nov 7, 2019
Gary Dee Goering was born July 23, 1945 in Auburn, Nebraska. He was one of six children of Donald and Ella Mae (Williams) Goering. Gary attended school in Auburn, where he graduated from Auburn High School. Gary was married to Camille Stewart, and they were blessed with two children, Amy and Darrin. The couple later divorced. On August 28, 1976...
Wayne Vickers
Nov 5, 2019
Wayne LaVerne Vickers, one of ten children of John Franklin and Agnes Anna (Adams) Vickers, was born April 5, 1933 in Brownville, Nebraska. He grew up and attended school in Brownville. On June 28, 1952 Wayne was united in marriage to Carolyn Joann Feighner at the home of Rev. Pickrell north of Nemaha, Nebraska. They made their home in Auburn,...
Mary (Sullivan) Hoy
Oct 25, 2019
Mary Catherine Elizabeth Sullivan, daughter of Richard K. and Rose Marie (Marshall) Sullivan, was born June 24, 1959 in Valentine, Nebraska. She attended schools in Valentine, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Humboldt and Auburn, Nebraska before earning her Associates Degree in Culinary Arts at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. In 1976 Mary was married and was divorced in 1978. She...