Obituaries
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...
Richard Longsine
May 6, 2024
Richard Longsine, age 77 of Auburn, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.
Survivors include his wife Michelle of Auburn; son Chad and wife Natalie of Colorado, daughter Kay and husband Gilbert Aguilar of Colorado, son Correy and wife Alicia of Tecumseh; 7 grandchildren; sister Bonnie; other relatives and friends.
Richard’s wishes were to be cremated, no services are...
Glenn Ira Bender
May 5, 2024
Glenn Ira Bender, 83, of Humboldt NE, peacefully passed away on May 5, 2024, at his rural home in Humboldt NE.He was born in Weatherford OK on August 21, 1940, son of Henry E and Irene (Nissley) Bender.Glenn was the husband of Anna (Borntrager) Bender, who passed away on February 7, 2021 after 59 years of marriage. On April 22,...
Dorothy Marie Rieke
May 3, 2024
Dorothy Marie Rieke (Wilberger), 93, was born on October 19, 1930, in Julian, NE, in the house her grandfather helped build. Growing up on a farm meant raising chickens and riding horses, an activity she loved.
Dorothy graduated from Nebraska City High School and started teaching in a rural schoolhouse at age 16. Later, she received her bachelor's and...
Tracey Ann Drier
Apr 22, 2024
Tracey Ann Drier (Guillemette), 66, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024, in the arms of her loved ones, at her family home of 40 years in Auburn, Nebraska.
Tracey was born on February 20,1958 in Taunton, Massachusetts, to Roger and Emma Guillemette, and was the eldest of three children. She was raised in North Dighton, Massachusetts and attended...
Kent L. Dorste
Apr 7, 2024
Kent Leon Dorste, son of Clarence J. and Elma (Weddle) Dorste, was born December 4, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri. As a young boy, Kent’s family moved to southeast Nebraska, where he would attend rural school through the 5th grade and graduated from Stella High School in 1963. After high school, Kent went on and earned a bachelor's degree...
Patricia "Penny" Martin
Apr 7, 2024
Patricia Ann Mayall, daughter of Tex Leroy and Theresa (Miedl) Mayall, was born February 6, 1960, in Gardena, California. One of five children, she grew up and went to school in California.
Penny, as she was known by many, married Jessie Martin on August 31, 2014, in Auburn, Nebraska. The couple made their home in Auburn, and their family...
Sue Ann Ervin
Mar 23, 2024
Sue Ann Ervin was born July 22, 1967, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City, Nebraska to John and Veronica (Vollman) Riddle.
Sue was known to be a hard worker and spent some years working at Armstrong Cabinets and Ariens in Auburn, Nebraska. She is also remembered for having been there to help family members in their time of...
Gene Bridgewater
Mar 22, 2024
Wallace Eugene Bridgewater, one of three children of Wallace James and Harriett Ann (Rhoades) Bridgewater, was born March 15, 1941, in Auburn, Nebraska. Gene grew up in Brownville, Nebraska, where he went to school until transferring and graduating from Nemaha High School.
Gene married Connie Groff, and the couple was blessed with the birth of Brad, Daniel, Kenneth, Tracy,...
JoAnn (Taylor) Rohrs
Mar 10, 2024
JoAnn Taylor Rohrs passed away peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City, Nebraska.
JoAnn was born on a farm near Peru, Nebraska on October 31, 1933. She was the daughter of Opal Pearl (Mills) and Roy Ralph Taylor. Two brothers, Eugene Taylor and Raymond Taylor were to be blessings in her life.
JoAnn attended...
Teresa L. Garver
Mar 6, 2024
Teresa L. Garver, age 64 of Auburn, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law Susan and Andy Stoner of Brownville; cousins Debbie Reilly and Candy Reilly; other relatives and friends.
A graveside funeral service and committal will be Wednesday, March 13, 2:00 p.m. at Prairie Union Cemetery near Shubert. Visitation will be at...
Gary L. Vaughn
Mar 5, 2024
Gary Lynn Vaughn, one of two children of Maurice L. and Gwendolyn Joy (Hays) Vaughn, was born September 22, 1959, in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up and attended school in Auburn, Nebraska and attended the Auburn Christian Church.
Gary held various jobs throughout his life. While in Auburn he worked at Tri-Pac Cabinets for 13 years. He lived...
Lois Mae Riggins
Mar 1, 2024
Lois Mae Riggins, one of three children of John and Anna (Fahrenholz) Rippe, was born February 17, 1934, on a farm west of Brock, Nebraska. Lois was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Talmage. She attended Charter Oak School through the 8th grade and graduated from Brock High School as the class valedictorian.
On December...
E. Pauline (Myers) Ballue
Feb 29, 2024
Elma Pauline Myers, one of four children of Edwin and Hazel (Vice) Myers, was born April 2, 1931, in Peru, Nebraska. She attended country school before transferring to the public school in Brownville, Nebraska.
On June 5, 1948, Pauline was united in marriage to John E. Ballue in Auburn, Nebraska. They made their home in Brownville and would be...
Vonda Kay McCracken
Feb 26, 2024
Vonda Kay (Palmer) McCracken, one of three children of Jerry L. and Mary M. (Hanner) Palmer, was born January 31, 1966, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She grew up and attended school in Kimball, Nebraska.
On June 14, 1987, Vonda was united in marriage to Terry McCracken in Bushnell, Nebraska. They made their first home in Bushnell, and were blessed with...
Michael E. Mason
Feb 19, 2024
Michael Edward Mason was the only son of three children of Gaylord and Martha (Smith) Mason. Born June 8, 1948, in Humboldt, Nebraska, Mike grew up in the Stella area where he went to school, graduating in 1966 from Stella High School.
Mike entered the United States Army in August of 1967 and was stationed in Germany in...