Obituaries
Bill R. Lewis
Aug 4, 2024
Billy Ray Lewis, son of Milo and Betty (Nuckolls) Lewis, was born October 25, 1962, at the Nodaway County Hospital in Maryville, Missouri. Bill grew up attending school at Parnell and Tarkio before moving to Rock Port where he attended high school.
Bill started Masonry work at a young age. He enjoyed this work and perfected his craft, often referred to...
Rose M. Winegardner
Aug 4, 2024
Rose Mary (Barco) Winegardner, one of two children of Arthur Udell and Margaret Helen (Brown) Barco, was born February 4, 1933, in Granite City, Illinois. After graduating from high school and throughout her life Rose furthered her education at the Universities of Missouri, Kansas, and Wyoming, eventually earning her specialist’s degree and stopping just short of PhD.
On July 23, 1954,...
Dennis L Wheeler
Jul 30, 2024
Dennis Lee Wheeler, known to his friends as Denny, was born on September 1, 1937, in Howe, Nebraska, to Dona (Lare) and Raymond Wheeler. Dennis lived on the family farm through his youth and graduated from Auburn High School.
Dennis was married to Carol Zorn on January 6, 1957, in Auburn and the couple set out on a life grounded...
Darlene Wright
Jul 28, 2024
Darlene Wright of Peru, Nebraska (currently Madrid, Iowa) passed away on July 28, 2024.Darlene was born February 5, 1941, to Russell & Alma (Fritz) Elliott near Verdon Nebraska. She married Merlin Wright of Steinauer, Nebraska, on August 19, 1961. They were church members at Maple Grove Church (Tecumseh), Auburn Christian Church, and finally Brownville Christian Church.Darlene attended school in Dawson,...
Herman H. Stutheit
Jul 27, 2024
Herman H. Stutheit was born March 1, 1939, to Alma (Oestmann) & Chester Stutheit at his grandfather Herman J. Stutheit’s home as roads were closed due to a blizzard. Young Herman was full of life and energy and spent his childhood farming, tending livestock, hunting and fishing. He attended the Greenfield District 62 elementary country school. Herman was baptized at...
James "Jim" Beatty
Jul 4, 2024
James “Jim” Beatty, 71 years of age, passed suddenly of an Aortic Aneurysm on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
Jim was born October 12, 1952, Auburn, Nebraska to the late Ralph and Ruth Beatty. He was the youngest of 4 children with older brother Rex and sisters Karen and Sharon raised in Peru, Nebraska. He...
Jeremy David Allen
Jul 3, 2024
Jeremy David Allen, oldest child of David Allen and Joleen Kreifels, was born November 6, 1982, at Nebraska City, Nebraska. Jeremy grew up attending school in Auburn, Nebraska, graduating from Auburn High School in 2001. After high school, Jeremy attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for a year where he was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity.
After attending...
Gary Spear
Jun 24, 2024
Gary Arthur Spear, only child of Gifford and Edna (Sumner) Spear, was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 12, 1938; his childhood years were spent in Scribner, Nebraska. Upon graduating from Scribner High School in 1956, he attended the University of Nebraska – Lincoln for one year and then finished his teaching degree at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska....
John D. Roberts
Jun 22, 2024
John Dale Roberts, one of five children of Clemont and Margaret (Cook) Roberts, was born March 25, 1960, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He attended North County school in Desloge, Missouri and graduated from high school in Park Hills, Missouri.
John entered the United States Army on February 5, 1980. He served with the 16th Infantry Battalion as a mechanic and received...
Maynard D. Behrends
Jun 20, 2024
Maynard Dale Behrends was born July 31, 1929, to Albert W. and Adele L. (Antholz) Behrends on the family farm southwest of Auburn, Nebraska. He was baptized August 30, 1929, and confirmed November 21, 1943, at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church. His confirmation verse was Matthew 6:23. Maynard attended school through the 8th grade at Auburn District #41 near his...
Kenneth E. Rieke
Jun 11, 2024
Kenneth Rieke was born on a farm near Chester, Nebraska, to Elizabeth (Childs) and Harry Rieke on July 16, 1926. Growing up, Kenny enjoyed riding bikes, ice skating and cribbage.
During the Great Depression, Kenny’s family had difficulty making a living on the land they farmed. This prompted them to move to Nemaha, Nebraska, where Kenny’s dad rented farmland.
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Jane Smith
Jun 11, 2024
Margaret Jane (Crooker) Smith, one of two children of Allen and Ada (Stone) Crooker, was born April 3, 1938, in Auburn, Nebraska. She attended Auburn schools and graduated from Auburn High School in 1956. She went on to study at Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas, but returned home to attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, where she earned...
Charles Chandler
Jun 10, 2024
Charles Edward Chandler was born May 31, 1940, to William and Esther (Harms) Chandler in Salem, Nebraska. He was the first of four brothers. Charles passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn.
Charles attended grade school in Verdon and Dawson, Nebraska, and graduated from Humboldt High School with the Class of 1959. He participated...
Connie Rae (Mehlin) Root
Jun 6, 2024
Connie Rae (Mehlin) Root, one of 5 children of Claude and Nora (Clark) Mehlin, was born December 21, 1941, at Humboldt, Nebraska. Connie grew up on a farm outside Humboldt attending school at Bratton Union and graduated in 1959.
After high school, Connie moved to California to live with her sister for 1 year. She then moved...
Harold D. Bohling
Jun 1, 2024
Harold Dewayne Bohling was born on November 7, 1939, in Auburn, Nebraska to Alvin and Lorene (Bergmann) Bohling. Harold grew up on his parents’ farm south of Auburn with his twin brother, Gerald, and an older sister, Donna. He attended Rosemont Rural School District #40 and graduated from Auburn High School in 1958. After graduation, Harold worked on the...
Larry James "Fuzz" McMann
May 30, 2024
Larry James McMann, one of nine children of James Raymond and Mabel Irene (Landers) McMann, was born April 18, 1941, in Auburn, Nebraska. Larry grew up attending school in Brownville and Nemaha, but he went to work at a young age before completing high school. Later in life, Larry earned his GED alongside his wife Donna through Peru State...
Beth Joy Haneline
May 24, 2024
Beth Joy Haneline, born on October 13, 1948, in Auburn, Nebraska, gracefully departed this world May 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and creativity that will forever be cherished. Beth, also known as the "hostess with the mostest," had a heart that radiated kindness and made everyone feel welcome in her presence.
Beth was not just a lady...
Charlotte R Stelling
May 19, 2024
Our dear mother, Charlotte Ruth (Eickmann) Stelling passed away on May 19, 2024. She was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother who was always there when we needed her, offering support, wisdom, and an abundance of faith and love. Her beauty on the inside and out along with her loving, generous nature will be missed more than words can say.Charlotte...
Muriel L. "Mickey" Gercich
May 19, 2024
Our dear mother Muriel (Mickey) Gercich peacefully passed away on May 19, 2024, at the age of 92. Mom was the heart of our family, who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and most importantly, her unconditional love. She was a loving friend to many, and a cherished member of her community, offering...
Helen Leah Benson
May 17, 2024
Helen Leah Benson of Johnson, NE, was born on January 6, 1932, in Blount County, Tennessee, to Homer and Vera (Russell) Teffeteller. Helen passed away on May 17, 2024, at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt having reached the age of 92 years, 4 months, and 11 days. Helen grew up in Maryville, TN, with her 8 brothers.
In 1956...
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