Obituaries

Ruth E. Moore

Ruth E. Moore

Aug 3, 2014

Ruth Eleanor Moore, only child of Eldon and Bertha (Sphanle) Larimore, was born January 26, 1921 in rural Nemaha County, Nebraska. She attended Larkin School near her home through the 8th grade and high school in Nemaha and elsewhere. On May 19, 1937 Ruth was united in marriage to Walter Moore at Coryell Park near Brock, Nebraska. The couple would...

Judy Rogge

Judy Rogge

Jul 26, 2014

Judy Rogge, age 72 of Brownville, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Nebraska City.Survivors include her husband Ken of Brownville; son and daughter-in-law Brandon and Lori Rogge of Leonardville, KS; daughter and son-in-law Becky and Ken Bridgewater of Brownville; grandchildren Kolton, Levi, and Bryna; sister and brother-in-law Marilyn and Kenneth Boush of Northboro, IA; other...

Jack J. Jauken

Jack J. Jauken

Jul 20, 2014

Jack Julian Jauken was born September 15, 1930 in Bern, KS. He was the youngest son of Herman and Julia (Ramsey) Jauken, and younger brother to Ilola Miller, Woodlawn, KS, and Hirum Jauken, Topeka, KS. In 1950 the stars aligned and Jack met Arlene (Feldmann), the love of his life who would become his wife for the next 60 years,...

Ellene (Bright) Munger

Ellene (Bright) Munger

Jul 14, 2014

Ellene was born in Gravette, Arkansas on February 4, 1925 and passed away, surrounding by loving family, on July 14, 2014. Ellene was the daughter of Arthur Leslie Bright and Hazel Marie Swank Bright. She joined an older brother, Max, and a half-sister, Constance Bright Rodaway. When Ellene was two, the family returned to live on the family farm near...

Joann (Shiveley) Pasco Grafton

Joann (Shiveley) Pasco Grafton

Jul 9, 2014

JoAnn (Shiveley) Pasco Grafton, one of three children of Ward Jennings and Mary Rebecca (Prather) Shiveley, was born October 5, 1927 at Nemaha, Nebraska. She received her early education at Nemaha, and graduated from Auburn High School. On May 23, 1946 JoAnn was married to James Pasco in Hiawatha, Kansas. They made their home near Peru, Nebraska. Three children: Linda,...

Carol U. Beatty

Carol U. Beatty

Jul 1, 2014

Carol Ulysses Beatty, 85, passed away July 1, 2014 at Immanuel Fontenelle House in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born January 31, 1929, in Adams, Nebraska to Ulysses Sherman & Lois Nell (Goheen) Beatty. Carol served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953. On June 14, 1958, Carol married Anna Marie Morrissey in Omaha,...

Diane Baumhover

Diane Baumhover

Jun 30, 2014

Diane Sue (Mahoney) Baumhover, one of three children of Howard and Florence (Kaiser) Mahoney, was born July 30, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa. She attended grade school in Hastings, Nebraska and graduated from St. Joseph High School in Beatrice, Nebraska. After high school Diane worked at DeBrown Automotive in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she met her future husband. Diane was married...

Venneth O. Henderson

Venneth O. Henderson

Jun 27, 2014

Venneth Orlando Henderson was born December 10, 1932 at Ainsworth, Nebraska. One of 13 children of Albert John and Lulu Essie (Reed) Henderson, he attended school in Ainsworth and graduated high school in 1952. While still in high school Venneth began working as a printer’s apprentice at the Ainsworth Star Journal, where he worked until 1953. In February of 1953...

Avis L. Neemann

Avis L. Neemann

Jun 26, 2014

Avis Louise (Marshall) Neemann, one of eight children of George and Rosena (Badberg) Marshall, was born December 20, 1925 on the family farm near Tecumseh, Nebraska. She attended Charter Oak Christian Church in Talmage, Nebraska, and went to country school close to her home. Avis graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1943 and worked for the railroad. Avis was married...

Larry R. Morris Jr.

Larry R. Morris Jr.

Jun 20, 2014

In Loving Memory of Larry R. Morris, Jr., son of Larry R. Morris, Sr. and Barbara Morris. Born December 14, 1964 in Auburn Nebraska, he attended Peru Elementary School up until 6th grade and graduated from Auburn Public High School. On November 22, 1986 Larry was united in marriage to Debra Willard of Auburn. Larry and Debra started their lives...

Roy T. Nordbrock

Roy T. Nordbrock

Jun 13, 2014

Roy Thomas Nordbrock, one of two sons of Thomas and Emma (Caspers) Nordbrock, was born August 19, 1929 on the family farm southwest of Auburn, Nebraska. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church and confirmed at St. James Lutheran (Long Branch) Church. Roy went to country school near his home. Roy served in the United States Army during...

Doris Elaine (Hayes) Moore

Doris Elaine (Hayes) Moore

Jun 9, 2014

Doris Elaine (Hayes) Moore, one of six children of Arlington “A.C.” and Pearl (Stoddard) Hayes, was born January 11, 1931 at Glen Rock, Nebraska. Doris attended rural school growing up, and graduated from Bratton Union High School. She then went on to Peru State College where she earned her teaching certificate. On April 11, 1952, Doris was united in marriage...

Ruth E. (Mrs. Orville) Gerdes

Ruth E. (Mrs. Orville) Gerdes

Jun 6, 2014

Ruth Elaine Gerdes, one of four children of William Alex (Ek) and Cora Vincent (Walsh) Wilkinson, was born April 11, 1925, on the family farm in rural Nemaha County. Ruth was baptized by Rev. C. Waters at Pleasant View Methodist Church in rural Auburn, and later confirmed by Rev. G. K. Wienke at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church near Auburn....

Berniece A. Mccullough

Berniece A. Mccullough

Jun 4, 2014

Berniece Agnes (Plambeck) McCullough, one of five children of Henry and Verna (Albers) Plambeck, was born May 6, 1927 at Litchfield, Nebraska. She attended country school near her home and graduated from Ansley High School. On October 13, 1947 Berniece was united in marriage to Leon McCullough. They would be blessed with three children: Doris, Dale, and Dianne. The couple,...

Henry S. Haynes

Henry S. Haynes

May 25, 2014

Henry Samuel Haynes, son of Thomas Roy and Carrie L. (Erisman) Haynes, was born June 5, 1920 on a farm northwest of Auburn, Nebraska. He was one of six children. Henry received his elementary education at the Linden School District #21 and attended Brock High School through the 10th grade. In 1944, Henry was called to serve his country in...

Leslie Diane Justus

Leslie Diane Justus

May 15, 2014

Leslie Diane (Wheeler) Justus, second of two daughters of Dennis and Carol (Zorn) Wheeler, was born June 24, 1959 in Auburn, Nebraska. She received her early education at Auburn Public Schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1978. Leslie then attended Southeast Community College in Lincoln. On June 11, 1978 Leslie was united in marriage to Steven Ray...

Tyler Michael Armknecht

Tyler Michael Armknecht

May 9, 2014

Tyler Michael Armknecht, son of Christopher Scott Armknecht and Morie Jo (Esser) VanDerslice, was born February 17, 1995 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He died unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2014 in an automobile accident near Louisville, Nebraska. In Tyler's early years, he attended Seward Public School through 8th grade and then transferred to Johnson-Brock High School where he graduated with the...

Larry W. Norvell

Larry W. Norvell

May 7, 2014

Larry W. Norvell, 66, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away May 7, 2014, in Amarillo. He was the son of Sterling & Virginia Norvell. Larry is survived locally by sister and brother-in-law, Nancy & Steve Knippelmeyer of Auburn and other relatives and friends.Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery near Auburn.

Elaine Schlange

Elaine Schlange

May 4, 2014

Barbara Elaine Schlange, one of three children of Robert L. and Edith M. (Argabright) Bath, was born October 26, 1940 at Auburn, Nebraska. She was baptized at Bethel Community Church near Auburn, and went to rural school near her home through the 8th grade. Elaine graduated from Auburn High School in 1958, attended Colorado Women’s College, and graduated from Peru...

Bob Mcconnell

Bob Mcconnell

May 2, 2014

Bob McConnell, age 69 of Brock, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at his home.A celebration of life will be held at a later date. There will be burial of ashes at the London Cemetery near Auburn.Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers.