Obituaries
James A. Grotrian
Nov 3, 2025
James A. Grotrian, age 59 of Plattsmouth, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Survivors include his wife Lisa of Plattsmouth; brother and sister-in-law Arlen and Kathie Grotrian of Johnson; sisters and brother-in-law Lori and Craig Behrends of Auburn and Linda Post of Syracuse; sisters- and brother-in-law Christine and Ed Lacy of Loveland,...
Glenda (Hillers) Burow
Oct 31, 2025
Glenda (Hillers) Burow, age 72 of Auburn, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, in Lincoln.
Survivors include her husband Richard of Auburn; son Jason (Kate) Burow of Auburn; son-in-law Dan Emshoff of Auburn; grandchildren Alyssa Graham (Steven), Ethan Emshoff (Megan Spain), Austin Emshoff (Mandi Day), Callie Emshoff (Reason Garcia), Hudson Emshoff, Kendle Burow; great-grandchildren Trever, Marlie, Ihrey, and Hialee; brother-in-law Mike...
Ann Marie Jones
Oct 29, 2025
Ann Marie Jones, beloved daughter of James and Agnes (Hauber) Jones, was born on July 11, 1966, in Auburn, Nebraska. She was one of eight children and cherished her upbringing in a close-knit family. Ann was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Auburn, and she maintained a strong connection to her church throughout her life.
Ann graduated from...
Janice Lynn Manese
Oct 16, 2025
Janice Lynn (Rodefer) Manese was born March 16, 1953, at the Walker Air Force Base hospital in Roswell, New Mexico to Lyle Orwin and Joyce Janice (Ross-Atcherson) Rodefer.
Janice earned her GED from the State of Illinois in July of 1980. She received her Certification as a Nursing Assistant in 1995 at Glendale Community College in Arizona, and in June 2003...
Charles "Chet" Harper, Sr.
Oct 13, 2025
Celebration of life service for Charles H. “Chet” Harper Sr., 88, of Norfolk, formerly of Auburn, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Marshal Hardy will be officiating the service. Public graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Sheridan Cemetery, Auburn, Nebraska. In...
Vivian Oestmann
Oct 5, 2025
On February 17, 1930, on a farm about 8 miles north of Humboldt, NE, a little girl was born to Henry and Clara Alberts. On March 9th, she was baptized by Rev. E.F. Geyer. She was named Vivian Helena Sophia. Vivian’s baptismal verse is: “Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not: for such is the...
Dylan Michael Flock
Sep 29, 2025
Dylan Michael Flock, age 31 of Avoca, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on the night of Monday, September 29, 2025, at his home.
Dylan was born on August 24, 1994, to Toni Ann (Soriano) Byfield and Richard Patrick Flock in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He graduated from Auburn High School in 2013, where he participated in football and track.
Dylan met the love of...
Richard J. Allgood
Sep 26, 2025
Richard John Allgood, son of Johnnie Andrew and Fern Joyce Wilhelmina (Rogge) Allgood, was born April 20, 1944, at Auburn, Nebraska. Rich was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Auburn. Rich started his schooling at Auburn Public Schools before transferring to Peru Prep and graduating high school in 1962. After high school, Rich furthered his education at...
Donald M. Kroese
Sep 21, 2025
Donald Marius Kroese, 79, passed away on September 21, 2025. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2024, Donald fought a strong battle and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus while being surrounded by family in his home in Auburn, Nebraska.
On December 28, 1945, Donald was born to Marius and Gladys (Nyland) Kroese, as their only child. Donald graduated from...
Roger McMann
Sep 21, 2025
Roger McMann, age 78 of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Tabitha Journey House of Lincoln.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law Eric and Kirsten of Bennet, Dustin and Cara of Firth, Natalie McMann of Potosi, MO; grandchildren Kailyn and Carter, Leyton and Callie, and Bryson; other relatives and friends.
A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, September 26,...
Floyd W. Reeves
Sep 18, 2025
Floyd Walter Reeves, of Auburn, NE, passed away peacefully September 18, 2025, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE.
Floyd was born on August 26, 1934, on a farm near Table Rock, NE to Walter and Nellie (Parker) Reeves. Floyd was born 7th out of 11 children. His family moved to the Peru, Ne area, where he grew up...
Kenneth L. Grossoehme
Sep 10, 2025
Kenneth L. Grossoehme was born March 25, 1936, on a farm west of Nemaha, Nebraska to Walter and Matilda (Woods) Grossoehme. The youngest of nine children, he attended Bell School through the third grade before transferring to Auburn Public Schools, where he graduated in 1954. On March 26, 1956, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably...
James "Jim" Saunders
Sep 5, 2025
James “Jim” Saunders, age 70 of Auburn, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at University Medical Center in Omaha.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Charles “CJ” and Julia Saunders of Auburn, Berry and Christina Saunders of Story City, IA, Kalem and Cady Saunders of Auburn; grandchildren Cheyenne, Tanner, Justin, Allianna, Dayton, Ehlena, Olivia, Aubrey, Maggie; great-grandchild Ryder; siblings...
Roger A. Broady
Aug 26, 2025
Roger Arthur Broady, son of Arthur and Esther (Hauberg) Broady, was born January 18, 1937. Roger was baptized February 21, 1937, at his parents' home by Reverend William Fruehling. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Johnson, Nebraska. He was confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church March 22, 1959, by Pastor August Blobaum.
Roger was raised on a...
June Brown
Aug 25, 2025
Norma June (Fox) Brown, one of 6 children of Harold Vincent and Nelda Jean (Woods) Fox, was born June 19, 1937, in Auburn, Nebraska. Growing up, June attended school in Stella, Nebraska, where she graduated from high school.
In 1958 June married Howard “Bud” Brown. They lived in Shubert and Omaha in Nebraska, then Missouri and Texas before moving back to...
Nikki Colglazier
Aug 16, 2025
Nikki Colglazier was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched many lives. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn, at the age of 67.
She was born February 19, 1958, in Auburn, Nebraska, to Sherman and Edna (Rice) Colglazier. Nikki had a love of horses from an early age and...
Everna Grooms
Aug 16, 2025
Everna Lee (White) Grooms was born May 7, 1937, in Beloit, Kansas, one of three children of Calvin and Florence (Wilcoxson) White. The family moved to Nemaha, Nebraska in 1947, where she attended school, graduating in 1955. While in high school Everna played volleyball and was in the band.
On March 14, 1956, she married the love of her life Raymond...
Mike "60" Andrew
Jul 21, 2025
Michael Ralph Andrew was one of three sons of Richard and Sharon (Myers) Andrew. He was born March 16, 1963, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and grew up in Nemaha County in southeast Nebraska, attending school in Auburn, at Locust Grove rural school, and then graduating from Auburn High School. Mike then earned his motorcycle mechanics degree at Southeast Community College...
Gary Armknecht
Jul 19, 2025
Gary Allen Armknecht, son of Elmer, Sr. and Norma (Marshall) Armknecht, was born November 8, 1956, in Auburn, Nebraska. Gary was the youngest of four boys, growing up with brothers Elmer, Jr., Daryl, and Fred.
On December 21, 1974, Gary was united in marriage to Martha Ottemann. The couple would be blessed with two children: Cory and Jodi. They made their...
Byford Elwonger
Jul 16, 2025
George Byford Elwonger passed away on July 16, 2025 at the age of 99 years in Kansas City, Missouri.
Byford was born on October 31, 1925, to George S. and Mayme A. (Critchfield) Elwonger on a farm near Pawnee City, Nebraska. He graduated from Dawson High School in Dawson, Nebraska, in 1943. In January 1945, he enlisted in the Merchant Marines...
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