Obituaries
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...
Rick Tanner
Oct 24, 2019
Richard Leslie Tanner, 75 years and 8 days, of Brownville, Nebraska was called home peacefully at his residence on October 24, 2019. He was born on October 16, 1944 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Arthur Richard and Wanda (Petersen) Tanner. He was one of four children. Rick grew up in Lake Manawa. He received his education in Council...
Ruth (Mccullough) Gentert
Oct 20, 2019
Ruth Alene McCullough, one of five children of Lee and Helen (Holmes) McCullough, was born June 8, 1930 in Ansley, Nebraska. She attended school in Ansley, graduating from high school in 1948. On December 12, 1948 Ruth was united in marriage to Raymond L. “Pete” Gentert in Mason City, Nebraska. They lived in Holstein, Nebraska until moving to Nemaha County...
Vincent Jean-Louis Nickerson
Oct 19, 2019
God called little Vincent Jean-Louis Nickerson to Him on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Although he was among us for less than 24 hours, he was deeply loved. We prayed for a miracle and God said “no” yet in His grace He blessed us all in the midst of our loss with the amazing support of love and prayer from family,...
Rick Judd
Oct 1, 2019
Rickey LeRoy Judd, son of Keith and Edna (Wallace) Judd, was born July 25, 1949 in McCook, Nebraska. He grew up and attended school in McCook. On December 13, 1967 Rick was united in marriage to Nancy Carbaugh in McCook. They were blessed with four children: Shane, Derek, Lana, and Tory. Rick loved the outdoors and nature. As a kid...
Gwendolyn Allen
Sep 27, 2019
Gwendolyn Imogene Henrichs was born October 29, 1923 to Dick Henrichs, Sr. and Goldie (Dankenbring) Henrichs at the family home south of Auburn,Nebraska. She was the oldest of five children. Gwen graduated from Nemaha High School in 1942. She played clarinet in the school band, and was recognized at the dedication of the Nemaha County Monument to the school and...
John B. Solie
Sep 26, 2019
John Bruce Solie, one of three children of Bruce and Mary Elizabeth (Matthews) Solie, was born June 26, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin. His family moved to Wheaton, Maryland where John attended school and graduated from high school. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, his Juris Doctor degree from Creighton Law School, and PHD in Agricultural Engineering...
Lloyd Hoffart
Sep 25, 2019
Lloyd Hoffart, age 91 of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn. Survivors include his son Dave of Auburn; daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Michael O’Neil of Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren Angela Marie Hoffart, Justin Patric O’Neil, and Jacob Michael O’Neil; other relatives and friends.A funeral service will be Monday, September 30, 2:00 p.m. at the New...
Edith A. Robbins
Sep 21, 2019
Edith Ann Robbins, daughter of Arthur and Dorothy Freligh, was born November 28, 1923 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She attended school in New Jersey and graduated from high school. Edith was married to Armand Joseph Berthiaume. Two daughters, Janet and Barbara, were born to this union. The couple later divorced, and Edith married Fred Henry Magnussen. Three children, Fred,...
Eldon Moore
Sep 16, 2019
Eldon DeWane Moore, one of three children of Clarence and Edna (Kuhlmann) Moore, was born August 26, 1936 in Elk Creek, Nebraska. His early education was in Elk Creek, and Eldon graduated from Johnson High School in Johnson, Nebraska. On October 18, 1958 Eldon was united in marriage to Barbara Burger at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Auburn, Nebraska. They...