Obituaries

Craig Gerdes

Craig Gerdes

Sep 14, 2019

Craig Lynn Gerdes, youngest of three sons of Lloyd and Marlene (Oetjen) Gerdes, was born November 1, 1969 in Auburn, Nebraska. He attended school in Auburn, graduating from Auburn High School in 1987. Craig then attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, graduating with an engineering degree. After his schooling, Craig worked at Rail Car manufacturing in Omaha and then...

Mabel Oakley

Mabel Oakley

Sep 10, 2019

Mabel Margaret “Colerick” Oakley was born to Alva Andrew and Lucy Fern (Feighner) Colerick on October 20, 1927 in Nemaha, Nebraska. She was one of 5 children. Mabel graduated from Nemaha High School in 1946 and after graduation worked at the Nemaha Telephone Company before moving to Auburn for work. On October 9, 1950, Mabel was united in marriage to...

Marvin A. Ebeler

Marvin A. Ebeler

Sep 9, 2019

Marvin August Ebeler, one of nine children of Arthur and Elsie (Doeden) Ebeler, was born January 11, 1924 at Unadilla, Nebraska. He attended school in Syracuse, Nebraska, where he graduated from high school in 1942. On October 11, 1945 Marv was inducted into the U. S. Army at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He was honorably discharged on January 7, 1946 and...

Les Dirksen

Les Dirksen

Sep 8, 2019

Leslie Richard Dirksen of Auburn, Nebraska, was called to his heavenly home to be with his Lord on September 8, 2019 at the age of 83. Les died at home like he lived, surrounded by family and friends and the people he loved. Les was the only son of Dick Louis and Pauline Daisy (Sugden) Dirksen of Tecumseh Nebraska. Les...

Lesley Rene Ryan

Lesley Rene Ryan

Sep 7, 2019

On September 30, 1969 at 10:28 PM the world was changed when Lesley Rene Ryan was born to Danny and Dee Ann Ryan. She was born at Holy Rosary Medical Center in Ontario, Oregon. She lived in various parts of Oregon while her father worked for the highway department before relocating to Superior, Nebraska where her mother, Dee Ann, re-married....

Ora L. Behrends

Ora L. Behrends

Sep 6, 2019

Ora Lucille Gerdes was born January 20, 1923, on the family’s farm southwest of Auburn. She was one of eight children, born to John F. and Adele (Behrends) Gerdes. Ora was baptized March 5, 1923 by Pastor Duhrkop and confirmed April 5, 1936 by Pastor Wiencke, both at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church. She received her education at Shurtleff School,...

Carol A. (Reddish) Dunekacke

Carol A. (Reddish) Dunekacke

Sep 1, 2019

Carol A. (Reddish) Dunekacke, age 77 of Johnson, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh.Survivors include her husband David of Johnson; daughters and sons-in-law Amy and Darren Oestmann of Johnson; Anne and Tanner Parde of Odell; grandchildren Julia and Emily Oestmann. Alexia Brollini. David and Madeline Parde; sister Jean Shipp of Syracuse; brother-in-law Lee and wife...

Rosalie Davis

Rosalie Davis

Aug 30, 2019

Rosalie Davis, age 91 of Auburn, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.Survivors include her daughters Roberta and husband Greg Lockard of Stella; Ruth Ann Gutierrez of Brock; son-in-law Bill Gutierrez; grandchildren and spouses Kim and Kyle Petsch, Karissa and Austin McDonald, Katina and Trent Farritor, Kurt and Rachelle Lockard; great-grandchildren Dylan, Keira, Kasen, Brooklyn, Kinley, Karli,...

Orva Jean Gobber

Orva Jean Gobber

Aug 29, 2019

Orva Jean Gobber, age 83 of Elk Creek, passed away at her home Thursday, August 29, 2019.Survivors include her husband Arnold of Elk Creek; daughters and sons-in-law Kay and Tom Heidzig of Johnson; Lori and Kevin Knorr of Nebraska City; grandchildren and spouses Michelle and Jake Topp, Jennifer and Christopher Dettmer, Justin and Katherine Miller, Carrie and Taylor Bartels; step-grandchildren...

Jean Clark

Jean Clark

Aug 29, 2019

Jean Foster, daughter of Carl and Millie (Clark) Foster, was born June 5, 1938 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She and her sister Joann attended school in Sioux City, Iowa. Jean was united in marriage to Clinton Clark on June 7, 1971 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Together they joined their families and raised eight children: Dianna, Rick, Cindy, Virginia, Brenda, Laurie, David,...

Norma J. Ossowski

Norma J. Ossowski

Aug 28, 2019

Norma Jean (Jeanneret) Ossowski, one of 12 children of Paul and Millie (Marchand) Jeanneret, was born December 22, 1931 in rural Cook, Nebraska. She attended school in Brock, Nebraska and graduated from high school there in 1949. Norma’s mother died while she was in high school, and she helped care for her younger siblings. In January of 1950 Norma was...

Daryl Gauchat

Daryl Gauchat

Aug 25, 2019

Daryl Jo Gauchat, one of 8 children of Lloyd and Clara E. (Hoover) Gauchat, was born May 27, 1957 in Auburn, Nebraska. He graduated from Johnson-Brock High School in 1975. Following graduation, Daryl enlisted in the United States Navy. He served mostly on the USS Richard E. Byrd as a Machinist’s Mate. Daryl was honorably discharged on May 21, 1979...

Jerry D. Mcmann

Jerry D. Mcmann

Aug 10, 2019

Jerry D. McMann, one of three children of Thomas “Lash” and Opal Pearl (Reeves) McMann, was born August 4, 1941 in Auburn, Nebraska. He grew up in Brownville, Nebraska where he attended school in his early years. In 1951 his family moved to Auburn where Jerry attended school and graduated from Auburn High School. Jerry joined the Nebraska National Guard...

Lana Rae Fulton

Lana Rae Fulton

Aug 10, 2019

Lana Rae (Coulter) Fulton, only child of Don and Mabel (Bath) Coulter, was born July 22, 1954 in Auburn, Nebraska. She was a member of Bethel Community Church growing up and attended Pleasant Ridge District #18 School through the 8th grade. She then transferred to Auburn High School, graduating in 1972. On April 28, 1973 Lana was united in marriage...

Mary Mckenney

Mary Mckenney

Jul 20, 2019

Mary Opal June Johnson, one of 10 children of Thomas Wesley and Grace Mabel (Hall) Johnson, was born May 31, 1930 in Siebert, Colorado. Mary moved with her family to Pawnee City, Nebraska at age 5 and she received her formal education there. She was baptized later in life at the Auburn Christian Church in Auburn, Nebraska. On March 1,...

William "Bill" Dahlke

William "Bill" Dahlke

Jul 17, 2019

William Edgar Dahlke, son of Adolf and Lydia (Kehr) Dahlke, was born March 5, 1923 in Graf, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed as a boy, attended rural school through the 8th grade, and graduated from Auburn High School in Auburn, Nebraska. Bill then worked at Grant’s Grocery in Auburn. On January 13, 1943 Bill joined the U.S. Navy during...

Sheryl (Keane) Kissler Hitch

Sheryl (Keane) Kissler Hitch

Jul 15, 2019

Sheryl Emma (Keane) Hitch was born July 12, 1945 in Alliance, Nebraska. She was one of two children of Oscar and Ardith (Evans) Keane. Sheryl grew up in Marsland, Nebraska and graduated from Hemingford High School. Sheryl was married to Richard C. Kissler and they were blessed with two sons, Brad and Ron. The couple later divorced. On April 7,...

Marvin Biere

Marvin Biere

Jun 27, 2019

Marvin Dean Biere was born July 22, 1931 in Auburn, Nebraska, one of five boys born to George and Mary (Schmidt) Biere. Marvin was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Through his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ he is now in the presence of God the Father. The Lord blessed him with the...

Kaeleb Vice

Kaeleb Vice

Jun 26, 2019

Kaeleb Vice, age 35 of Nemaha, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 26, 2019.Survivors include his wife Cazzi of Nemaha; children Kegan, Chloe, and Kinley; parents Kathryn and Rodney Keithley of Auburn; Noha and Carrie Vice of Stella; sisters and brothers-in-law Alicia Renville and Cameron Nicholson of Lincoln; Tiffany and Perry Thompson of Pembrook, NC; brothers and sisters-in-law Lucas...

Vivian Nordbrock

Vivian Nordbrock

Jun 26, 2019

Vivian A. Nordbrock, age 92 of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.Survivors include her sister Shirley Hayes of McAllen, TX; brothers Robert (Penny) Milam of Chula Vista, CA; Jon (Lynne) Milam of Atlanta, GA; sister-in-law Shirley Milam of Falls City; other relatives and friends.According to her wishes, Vivian’s body was cremated and private burial of...