Obituaries

Doris Gebers

Doris Gebers

Mar 12, 2023

Doris Gael Gebers, one of three children of George W. and Lena (Hackwell) Gebers, was born June 28, 1928, at Exira, Iowa. Doris grew up around Exira and attended country school through the 8th grade. Her family then moved to Auburn, Nebraska where she attended her first three years at Auburn High School, before finishing her last year of high...

Paul Andersen

Paul Andersen

Mar 2, 2023

Paul Andersen, age 69 of Talmage (formerly Auburn), passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at CHI Health St. Mary’s in Nebraska City.Survivors include his daughters and spouses Sheri Andersen of Talmage, Shelby and Steven Rumbaugh of Falls City, Misty and Jeremy Jamison of Auburn; grandchildren Michael Jamison, Courtney (Anthony) Santana, Abbigail Jamison, Dani Andersen-Jamison, Carter Rumbaugh; brothers Bill (Kris) Andersen...

Catherine Ruth Hawley

Catherine Ruth Hawley

Feb 24, 2023

Catherine Ruth Hoover, one of three children of Donald E. and Opal (Carver) Hoover, was born November 9, 1927, on a farm near Fall River, Kansas. Her family moved to Nebraska, and she graduated from Brock High School in 1945. On March 5, 1946, Catherine was married to Glendon Dwight Hawley in Seneca, Kansas. Their first home was in Brock,...

Clinton "Speck" Paul Clark

Clinton "Speck" Paul Clark

Feb 23, 2023

Clinton Paul Clark was born May 29, 1938, in rural Nemaha, Nebraska to Steve and Florence (Chapman) Clark. He was baptized at the Howe Methodist Church, attended Howe School through the 8th grade and then Auburn High School. Speck, as he was known to most, was united in marriage to Linda Lea Gerdes. Their union was blessed with six children:...

Ralph W, Dieckh

Ralph W, Dieckh

Feb 21, 2023

Ralph Wayne Dieckhoff, one of seven children of Fritz and Esther (Meyer) Dieckhoff, was born September 8, 1953, at Auburn, Nebraska. Growing up on the family farm near Elk Creek, Nebraska, Ralph was baptized, confirmed, and a lifelong member at Martin Luther Lutheran Church south of Johnson, Nebraska. He attended Hawthorne School District #30 and graduated from Elk Creek High...

Max Culbertson

Max Culbertson

Feb 21, 2023

Max Ray Culbertson was born to Fred and Oris (Miller) Culbertson in Coin, Iowa on November 11, 1947. He was one of four children: Kenny, Dale, and Wayne Culbertson. After his schooling, he joined the U.S. Army and spent several years serving his country. On June 20, 1972, he was united in marriage to the love of his life Vickie...

Dale G. Bradley

Dale G. Bradley

Feb 14, 2023

Dale Grant Bradley was born to Charles and Eunice (Braun) Bradley in Eaton, Colorado, the oldest of three children. The family moved from Colorado to several midwestern Nebraska towns before settling in Auburn, Nebraska. The once mile record holder (4:48) at Auburn High School enrolled at Peru State College where he would graduate with a degree in education and go...

Garth L. Adams

Garth L. Adams

Feb 13, 2023

Garth Adams was born to Earl and Ruby (Brinkman) Adams on May 5, 1945, in Peru,Nebraska - the youngest of 3 children. He was raised on his family farm that has been in their family since mid-1800s. He loved horses, sports, and the great outdoors. He was active in many activities including 4-H, Saddle Club, football and all other sports....

Barbara "Annie" Anna Thomas

Barbara "Annie" Anna Thomas

Feb 13, 2023

Barbara Anna Ryan was born January 20, 1932, to Lester Franklin and Mildred Lenore (Nelson) Ryan in St. Joseph, Missouri. She grew up on a farm near St. Joe, attended Oak Grove rural school and then graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph. Annie went on to the University of Missouri in Columbia and earned her bachelor’s degree in...

Charles Richard Stanley

Charles Richard Stanley

Feb 8, 2023

Charles Richard Stanley was born in a farmhouse near Barada, Nebraska on July 30, 1933. He had two older doting sisters and was the third born of seven to Louie Elijah “Puud” and Ella Christine (Steinbrink) Stanley. Richard grew up over the course of his childhood on several farms and attended country schools in southeast Nebraska. As a youth, he...

Norma Jean Rumbaugh

Norma Jean Rumbaugh

Jan 26, 2023

Norma Jean Rumbaugh, daughter of Norman and Carol (Wray) Bender, was born November 13, 1952, in Grand Island, Nebraska. Norma lived her entire life in Grand Island, graduating from Senior High in 1971. Norma was united in marriage to Vito Cejauskas and was blessed with two daughters. On November 17, 2007, Norma was united in marriage to Melvin “Buzz” Rumbaugh....

Kathy Knepp

Kathy Knepp

Jan 25, 2023

Kathryn Ann (Jeffers) Knepp, one of six children of Charles and Florence (Broz) Jeffers, was born November 30, 1948, in McCook, Nebraska. She grew up and attended school in Hayes Center, Nebraska. She lived most of her life in Hayes Center, Curtis and McCook, NE until moving to Auburn, Nebraska in 2007, where her daughter Shelly lives and to be...

Jack Allen

Jack Allen

Jan 14, 2023

Jack Glen Allen was born July 14, 1950, at the Tushla Hospital in Auburn, Nebraska. He was one of four children of Merle Lester and Gwendolyn Imogene (Henrichs) Allen. Jack grew up on the family farm near Nemaha, Nebraska, attended Maple Grove School, and graduated from Southeast Nebraska Consolidated School in Stella. On August 12, 1972, Jack was united in...

Cole Hamm

Cole Hamm

Jan 12, 2023

Cole Hamm, sophomore at Doane College, and wide receiver for the Doane Football team lost his life on 1/12/2023. Cole graduated from Gretna High School in May of 2021 where he played the Tuba, competed in Power Lifting, and was a part of the Gretna United Methodist Church. Outside of his love for friends and family, Cole loved History and...

David M. Neddenriep

David M. Neddenriep

Jan 10, 2023

David Martin Neddenriep, one of four children of Glen and Eileen (Ottersberg) Neddenriep, was born June 23, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was baptized, confirmed, and remained a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church near Johnson, Nebraska. Growing up on a farm near Brock, Nebraska, Dave attended school at Brock and graduated from Johnson-Brock High School in 1974. He remained...

Patricia Ann Kleine

Patricia Ann Kleine

Jan 6, 2023

Patricia Ann Kleine, age 89 of Lexington (formerly of Auburn), passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Lexington Regional Health Center.Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Jim and Carole of Elwood; daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Robert Perales of Lincoln; grandchildren Katie Kleine, Xavier, Mateo, and Gabriel Perales; other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday,...

Marilyn Jeanneret

Marilyn Jeanneret

Jan 1, 2023

Marilyn Jeanneret, 85 of Nebraska City passed away on Sunday January 1, 2023, at the Ambassador Nebraska City. Marilyn was born May 13, 1937, to John Raymond Harmon and Blanche L (Keedy) Harmon in Auburn NE. She lived and went to school initially in Schenectady NY. After WWII she and her family moved back to Auburn, NE where she met...

George Donald Nincehelser

George Donald Nincehelser

Dec 30, 2022

George Donald Nincehelser, son of Loyd Edward and Belva Lydia (Hauptman) Nincehelser, was born July 28, 1939, in Peru, Nebraska. He grew up on the farm near Peru and graduated from Peru Prep. George later attended Peru State College for two years. George joined the United States Army on April 4, 1960. He received his Honorable discharge at Fort Sam...

Alma L. Dettmer

Alma L. Dettmer

Dec 27, 2022

Alma L. Dettmer, age 93 of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn.Survivors include her children Suzzy Thomas of Auburn, Jay (Suki) Fischer of Auburn, Karen (Bill) Wolf of Lincoln, Kristin Harms of Union; grandchildren Matt (Lyndsey) Harms, Katy (John) Billings, Ryan Thomas, Tami (Bo) Orton, Tara Caples, Salina (Doug) Hoover, Garrit (Laurel) Fischer,...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Dec 21, 2022

JERRY SMITHLAID TO REST AUGUST 30, 2023SHERIDAN CEMETERYAUBURN, NEJerry Irvin Smith, one of two children of Bud and Lois (Handley) Smith, was born September 15, 1941, in Auburn, Nebraska.He attended school in Nemaha, Nebraska through 8th grade and graduated from Auburn High School. On October 1, 1961, Jerry was united in marriage to Betty Ann Darling at the Auburn Christian...

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