Obituaries

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...

Evelyn P. Lotter

Evelyn P. Lotter

Jun 10, 2015

Evelyn Pearl (McConnaughey) Lotter, one of two daughters of Edwin Lee and Velma Pearl (Vosberg) McConnaughey, was born December 23, 1934 on the bottoms near Peru, Nebraska. She grew up in Peru, and attended school there. On July 22, 1950 Evelyn was married to Donald Lotter in Hiawatha, Kansas. They made their home near Peru, and eight children were born...

Ken Teten

Ken Teten

Jun 4, 2015

Kenneth Glen Teten, one of eight children of Carl and Loretta (Grotrian) Teten, was born November 6, 1950 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He attended country school for two years, and finished his schooling in Talmage and Cook, where he was a 1969 graduate of Nemaha Valley High School. On April 27, 1969 Ken was married to Janice Neemann in Talmage....

Jeane Shanks

Jeane Shanks

Jun 3, 2015

Esther Jeane (Hayes) Shanks, youngest of seven children of Cyrus Crayton and Maude (Clover) Hayes, was born June 8, 1924 on the family farm near Glen Rock, Nebraska. She attended Glen Rock School and graduated from Brock High School. Jeane went on to Peru Teacher’s College and earned her teaching degree. On April 22, 1944 Jeane was united in marriage...

Gladys M. Brehm

Gladys M. Brehm

Jun 3, 2015

Gladys M. Brehm, age 94 of Tecumseh (formerly Talmage), passed away Wednesday, June 03, 2015 at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh.Survivors include her children and their spouses Ann Hill Winner of Vienna, Austria; Lyle and Kathy Brehm of LaVista; James and Lorraine Brehm of Talmage; Jean and Gary Shelstad of San Antonio, TX; daughter-in-law Judith Brehm of Blair; 15 grandchildren; 26...

Edith M. Furnas

Edith M. Furnas

Jun 2, 2015

Edith Mae (Scears) Furnas, one of seven children of Arthur and Mary-I-Zetta (Turner) Scears, was born July 3, 1924 in the Honey Creek area near Peru, Nebraska. She attended school in Peru. On August 16, 1941 Edith was united in marriage to Glen Furnas in Sabetha, Kansas. The couple made their home in Brownville, Nebraska to raise their family. Edith...

Todd Huffman

Todd Huffman

May 27, 2015

Todd Elmer Huffman, one of five children of Elmer Huffman, Jr. and Naomi (Shiveley) Huffman, was born December 21, 1962 in Auburn, Nebraska. He attended school at Locust Grove rural school and Auburn public schools. Todd was married to Johnnie Douglas in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They were blessed with two children, Jessica and Kelsey. The couple eventually divorced. Todd later became...