Obituaries

Wayne Theodore Glasser

Wayne Theodore Glasser

Sep 29, 2015

Wayne Theodore Glasser, one of four children of Ira and Marie Victoria (Nelson) Glasser, was born October 11, 1928 at the family home near Hordville, Nebraska. He attended District 65 School near Hordville through the 8th grade, and graduated from Polk High School in Polk, Nebraska in May of 1945. He then attended Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, Missouri to...

George Lash

George Lash

Sep 28, 2015

George Lash age 96 passed away peacefully at his son's home in Sacramento, California on September 28, 2015. George was survived by his 4 children, Georgia (Lash) Wardelman, Charlotte (Lash) Shaw, Michelle Lash and Charles Lash. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Betty (Hardick) Lash and his infant daughter Marylou Lash. George had 7 grandchildren,...

Ella M. Johnson

Ella M. Johnson

Sep 13, 2015

Ella Margaret Johnson of Stella, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn, Nebraska. She was born on July 2, 1933 to the late George and Laura (Hunzeker) Meister. She was raised on a farm south of Humboldt, Nebraska with six siblings. Ella attended the Dry Branch country school through 8th grade and graduated from...

Richard L. Antholz

Richard L. Antholz

Sep 11, 2015

Richard Lee Antholz passed away peacefully in his home on September 11, 2015 after a nine month battle with cancer. Richard was born September 26, 1945 to Herman Carsten and Zola Marie (Kuhlmann) Antholz in Humboldt, Nebraska. He attended Hazel Grove country school for grades 1 through 5. He then transferred to the Johnson school district where he graduated in...

Leree Nemaha Clarke Henderson

Leree Nemaha Clarke Henderson

Sep 5, 2015

LeRee Nemaha Clarke was born April 13, 1914 to John Eston and Florence Lee Clarke on a farm near Brock, Nebraska, the second of four children. LeRee attended country school at Old Glenrock District 12. She attended Auburn High School and graduated from there as Salutatorian in 1931. She attended Stephen’s College for Girls in Columbia, Missouri that fall. She...

Shelley J. Glen

Shelley J. Glen

Aug 26, 2015

Shelley Jean Bond was born August 18,1946 to Sheldon and Jean Bond in Osceola, NE. She was the oldest of four children.   She graduated from Osceola High School and then attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  She married David L. Lambert in June 15, 1968 and had two children: Jason and Megan. The couple later divorced. On July 5, 1986 Shelley...

Ned Ray

Ned Ray

Aug 24, 2015

Ned James Ray was born July 28, 1941 in Falls City, Nebraska. He was one of two children of George and Jean (Gordon) Ray. He attended school in Verdon, Nebraska, and graduated from high school there in 1959. Ned attended the University of Nebraska for a while, and later returned to the university for more studies. Ned worked for many...

Anna Marie Beatty

Anna Marie Beatty

Aug 23, 2015

Anna Marie (Morrissey) Beatty, one of sixteen children of Charles and Harriet (Williams) Morrissey, was born April 25, 1938 in Omaha, NE. Anna attended Saint Philip Neri and Our Lady of Lourdes schools in Omaha. Anna was employed as an office assistant in an optical office as well as dance instructor while living in Omaha. On June 14, 1958, Anna...

Gerald Alan Grotrian

Gerald Alan Grotrian

Aug 20, 2015

Gerald Alan Grotrian, one of five children of Donald Leroy and Viola H. (Teten) Grotrian, was born August 26, 1952 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He was baptized September 19, 1952 and confirmed May 29, 1966, both at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Talmage, Nebraska. Gerald attended elementary school at Brock, Nebraska, and graduated from Johnson-Brock High School in 1970. After...

Patricia E. Rogge

Patricia E. Rogge

Aug 13, 2015

Patricia E. Rogge, age 96 of Auburn (formerly Johnson), passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.Patricia's body was cremated, and graveside committal and burial of ashes will be Saturday, September 5, 11:00 a.m. at the Johnson Cemetery,

George E. "Sonny" Jurgensmeier

George E. "Sonny" Jurgensmeier

Aug 7, 2015

George Eugene Jurgensmeier, one of three children of George Vincent and Marjorie Jean Jurgensmeier, was born July 2, 1940 in Auburn, Nebraska. He attended Howe School through the 8th grade and Auburn High School. Sonny, as he was known by most, was a hard worker and always willing to help. He had worked at WoodCarv Cabinets for a time, but...

Nancy (Osborne) Yates

Nancy (Osborne) Yates

Aug 6, 2015

Nancy (Osborne) Yates, age 62 of Auburn, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln.Survivors include her husband Robert of Auburn; children and spouses Ronald and Lori Yates of Raymore, MO, Kristin and Russ Daubendiek of Omaha; 4 grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law Tom and Janet Osborne of Auburn, William “Bill” Osborne of Auburn, John and...

Laverne Mayfield

Laverne Mayfield

Aug 2, 2015

Mildred LaVerne Mayfield, 99 years old, of Nemaha, Nebraska, died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 1st, 2015 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She was just 2 weeks away from celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends. LaVerne was born to John Shafer and Vere Hoover Shafer on the family farm near Nemaha, Nebraska, on August 16th, 1915. She spent her youth...

Walter H. Gebers

Walter H. Gebers

Aug 2, 2015

Walter Henry Fred Gebers, one of four sons of John F. and Frieda (Bruns) Gebers, was born October 31, 1925 at Auburn, Nebraska. He graduated from the 8th grade in country school and was confirmed in 1939 at St. Paul (Hickory Grove) Lutheran Church near Auburn. Walt served in the United States Navy from February 14, 1944 to June 5,...

Craig "Pete" Davis

Craig "Pete" Davis

Jul 29, 2015

Craig Lynn Davis, son of Alice Davis and step-son of Leonard West, was born April 1, 1954 in Auburn, Nebraska. He attended Parsons District 80 rural school near his home and Southeast Nebraska Consolidated Schools in Stella, Nebraska. On June 9, 1975 Craig was united in marriage to Mary Maddox in Humboldt, Nebraska, by Rev. Ward Merritt. They made their...

Phyllis M. (Seid) Ebeler

Phyllis M. (Seid) Ebeler

Jul 28, 2015

Phyllis Marie Seid, one of four children of Delbert Huber and Ruby Erma (Smith) Seid, was born March 11, 1927 in Auburn, Nebraska. She attended Bell School near her home, and then graduated from Nemaha High School in 1944. She also attended the Nemaha Christian Church as a young girl. On February 25, 1948 Phyllis was united in marriage to...

Keith R. Stanley

Keith R. Stanley

Jul 25, 2015

Keith Roger Stanley, “Yogi” to his many friends and acquaintances, passed away peacefully on July 25th at the age of 71 years, ten months, and 25 days. He was a much loved fixture in the Stella, Shubert, and Auburn areas, known for his gregarious nature, easy smile, and friendly wave. Keith was the sixth of seven children born to Louie...

Michael D. Thomas

Michael D. Thomas

Jul 18, 2015

Michael Duane Thomas, son of Leonard and Lois Irene (Taylor) Thomas, was born January 14, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska. As a young boy, Mike and his family moved to Brownville, Nebraska, where he attended elementary school. Mike’s high school education was in Auburn, Nebraska. Leonard died when Mike was young, and his mother married George Garver. George accepted Mike as...

Roger A. Johnson

Roger A. Johnson

Jul 7, 2015

Roger A. Johnson, age 67, of Cook, passed away July 7, 2015 at Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh.Survivors include his wife Sheri of Cook; aunts and uncle Robert and Joyce Nowack of Brock, Mardella Johnson of Fairmont, NE; numerous cousins; other relatives and friends.A memorial service will be Saturday, July 11, 11:00 am, at the Brownville Christian Church. Visitation will...

Richard "Dick" Hull

Richard "Dick" Hull

Jun 19, 2015

Richard Leroy “Dick” Hull was born on April 14, 1941 in Auburn, NE. Dick was the son of Lemuel and Nelva (Weers) Hull. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran (Stone) Church in Johnson, NE. He graduated from Johnson High School where he played football. Dick had two sons, Alan and Scot. He spent most of his adult...