Obituaries
Marceille "Marcy" Badberg
Aug 21, 2017
Marceille Yvonne (Bergmann) Badberg was born August 21, 1930, at Johnson, Nebraska to Edward and Matilda (Nolte) Bergmann. On June 1, 1950, Marcy was united in marriage to Lester Badberg at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church south of Johnson. The couple would be blessed with four children: Rodney, Debra, John, and Edward. Marcy spent her last morning enjoying her “eclipse”...
Laveta Defreece
Aug 20, 2017
LaVeta (Criger) Defreece, the youngest of ten children of James William and Mary (Cain) Criger, was born April 27, 1931 in Auburn, Nebraska. She attended school in Auburn, and spent her entire life in Auburn. In 1950, LaVeta was united in marriage to Morris Eugene DeFreece in Holton, Kansas. The couple made their home in Auburn, and their union was...
Lisa Hasselbring
Aug 19, 2017
Lisa Lynn (Monroe) Hasselbring, daughter of William A. and Ella Mae (Janz) Monroe, was born October 16, 1957 in Fairbury, Nebraska. Lisa was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church of Fairbury. Growing up, Lisa was a girl scout, member of the children’s church choir, enjoyed baton twirling, and babysitting. Lisa attended Fairbury Public Schools, graduating in 1976. She...
Alvin L. White
Aug 9, 2017
Alvin Leroy White, son of Calvin R. and Florence (Wilcoxson) White, was born February 5, 1940, at Jewell County, Kansas, one of three children. He began school at Smith Center, Kansas. After the family moved to Nemaha, Nebraska, Alvin attended school there, graduating from Nemaha High School in 1959. On July 31, 1958, Alvin married Nancy Smith at Beloit, Kansas....
Charles Edward Justus
Aug 7, 2017
Charles Edward Justus, one of four children of William Isaac and Noami Lucille (Rush) Justus, was born January 12, 1933 in Chelsea, Oklahoma. At the age of four, Charles was adopted by his aunt and uncle Luther and Pearl Phillips. Luther and Pearl raised Charles in Nebraska City, where he attended elementary and later graduated from Nebraska City High School...
Steven G. Clark
Jul 28, 2017
Steven Gregg Clark, one of four children of William and Marilyn (Dunker) Clark, was born September 30, 1962, in Tecumseh, Nebraska. Steve attended Johnson-Brock Public Schools, graduating from high school in 1980. He went on to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1984. Steve entered the United States Navy on October 1, 1984 in...
Janie Robbins
Jul 22, 2017
Mary Jane (Fox) Robbins, one of six children of William “Bill” Wayne and Nora (Cacy) Fox, was born March 4, 1936 near Brownville, Nebraska. She attended London School District #66 through the 4th grade, and then Auburn Public Schools through the 11th grade. Janie later earned her General Equivalency Degree. On July 31, 1953, Janie was united in marriage to...
Dale A. Dettman
Jul 15, 2017
Dale Allen Dettman, one of 11 children of Clifford Oscar and Nora Faye (White) Dettman, was born July 29, 1928 in Verdon, Nebraska. He attended rural school through the 8th grade, and graduated from Bratton Union High School. Dale served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952. After his discharge from the Army he returned to the area...
Donald L. Wellman
Jul 11, 2017
Donald Louis Wellman, son of Carl Fred and Wertie Tabina (Klassmeyer) Wellman, was born June 21, 1930, near Cook, Nebraska. He was the younger of two sons. Donald was baptized on July 31, 1930 at Osage Church near Cook by Rev. L. Hartel. He was confirmed on March 25, 1945 by Pastor W. Bechtold at St. John Evangelical Church in...
Alfred Roze
Jul 9, 2017
Alfred Roze, son of Chris and Vonda Roze, was born October 2, 1934 in Latvia. He received his formal education in Latvian schools. During World War II, Alfred and other members of his family were taken prisoner by the Germans. He spent about a year in one of the Auschwitz concentration camps with his mother and sister. After the war...
Mary Holtzman
Jul 6, 2017
Mary Louise (Straw) Holtzman, one of two children of Raymond and Mary Elizabeth (Beason) Straw, was born February 2, 1938 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. She attended Indian Hills School at Peru, Nebraska, and graduated from Peru Normal. Later in life Mary attended Peru State College, where she earned her Masters Degree in Special Education. On April 4, 1969, Mary was...
Frank G. Kerner
Jun 28, 2017
Frank G. Kerner, age 51 of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn. Frank was a United States Navy Veteran. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Brad and Emily Dake of Cuba, MO; grandchildren Gavin and Emma Dake; father Frank W. and wife Carol Kerner of St. Louis, MO; mother Nancy Vaughn of Cuba,...
Herold A. Gebers
Jun 26, 2017
Herold A. Gebers, age 86 of Lincoln (formerly of Auburn), passed away at Bickford Cottage in Lincoln on Monday, June 26, 2017.Survivors include his wife Rose; sons Steve and wife Sandy of Omaha, Tim and Michele Davis of Johnson; step-children Gregory and wife Stacey Lima of Lincoln, Debra and husband David Royal of Eagle, Ronda Christiansen of Lincoln, Tammy and...
Marjorie Janet (Furnas) Hilliard
Jun 24, 2017
Marjorie Janet Furnas was born April 21, 1947 at Auburn, Nebraska to William “Bud” and Faye Furnas. She was one of six children. Janet was raised on a farm west of Brownville, and attended country school at Locust Grove and Happy Hollow her first eight years of school. She then attended Peru Prep High School in Peru. Janet sang in...
Bill Koppelmann
Jun 22, 2017
Bill Koppelmann, age 41 of Julian, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Auburn.Survivors include his wife Heather and two sons Hunter and Colton of Julian; siblings Ardis (Alvin) Kaus, Colby, KS; David (Rosanna) Koppelmann, Yorktown, VA; Cynthia (Charles) Coufal, Omaha; Brenda (David) Klingforth, Papillion; Roland Koppelmann, Concord, NE; Rita (James) Parriott, Murray; mother-in-law Kathy Oestmann of Johnson; brothers-in-law Jamie...
Glenny (Mrs. Clinton) Bantz
Jun 19, 2017
Mrs. Clinton “Glenny” Bantz, age 73 of Auburn, passed away at her home Monday, June 19, 2017.Survivors include her daughters Genie and husband Steve Boden of Auburn; Rhonda Yoesel of Auburn; grandchildren Chris Lundy and fiancée Erin Jacobs, Matt Lundy, Luke Lundy, Quintin Boden. Nadine Yoesel, and Sadie Yoesel; great-granddaughters Lexi, Brooklyn, and LillieAnn Rose; brother Steve Allgood and close...
Kathy Volker
Jun 5, 2017
Kathy Sue (Smith) Volker, daughter of Searcey and Vivian (Figgins) Smith, was born June 24, 1955 in Auburn, Nebraska. She was the only daughter, and joined three brothers in the family. Kathy was baptized in the Auburn Methodist Church on Christmas day in 1955 by Pastor M.R. Hinds. She attended school in Auburn, graduating from Auburn High School in 1974....
Keith E. "Whiz" Wheeler
Jun 1, 2017
Keith Edward Wheeler, one of five children of Richard and Helen (Andrew) Wheeler, was born December 30, 1932, in Auburn, Nebraska. Keith attended country school through the 8th grade, and graduated from Stella High School in 1950. He continued farming with his father after graduating. On May 24, 1953, Keith was united in marriage to Joan VanDeventer at the Stella...
Charlie Blankenship
May 24, 2017
Charles Anthony Blankenship, son of Larry D. and Rena (Boss) Blankenship, was born February 5, 1993 in Brighton, Colorado. He attended elementary school at Southeast Nebraska Consolidated Schools in Stella, Nebraska, and then went to Freeman Public School in Adams, Nebraska. As a young man in Boy Scouts, Charlie came very close to becoming and Eagle Scout, but aged out...
Earl J. Vinson
May 22, 2017
Earl James Vinson was born July 19, 1957 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was one of six children of James W., Jr. and Connie Lee (Trosper) Vinson. Earl received most of his formal education at Southeast Consolidated School in Stella, Nebraska. He graduated from high school there in 1976. After high school Earl joined the United States Navy. Earl was...
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