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Memorials for the Class of 1925
Lewis Gottlieb Strauss
(March 12, 1907 - October 6, 2007)
Lewis G. Strauss, 100, of Lexington, died Saturday, October 6, 2007, at St. Lukes Good Samaritan Village in Kearney, Nebraska. Lewis was born March 12, 1907, to Gottlieb and Kate (Brugger) Strauss in Lexington, Nebraska. He grew up in the Buffalo Grove area and graduated from Lexington High School in 1925. He was united in marriage to Gertrude Sessions on May 17, 1940, in Iowa. To this union two boys were born: John and Bill.
Lewis was involved in farming most of his life. At the age of 85 he was still helping out on the farm. The farm was his pride and joy. Lewis enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also was an avid sports fan especially watching baseball. Lewis didn't miss very many sporting events that his grandchildren were in. Lewis was a big fan of ice cream. There wasn't very many days when he would go without is ice cream. He was a member of the Plumcreekers, Oddfellows, and the Spare Rib Club.
Survivors include his two boys: John and Audrey Strauss of Lexington, Nebraska Bill Strauss of Kearney, Nebraska. Two grandchildren: Dan and Stacy of Lexington, Nebraska Monica Strauss of Cozad, Nebraska. Two great-grandchildren: Gavin and Greysen.
Lewis was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gertrude who died in 1984, one infant daughter, and three sisters; Helen Menke, Emma Sanderman, and Ann Hunt.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Thayne Moore, officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 8, 2007, from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or St. Lukes Good Samaritan Village "Ice Cream Machine" fund.
Reynolds Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements, where online condolences may be sent to Reynolds Love Funeral Home.
Elenore Buettner
09/28/2006
GRAND ISLAND Elenore K. Buettner, 97, of Grand Island died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, at Wedgewood Care Center in Grand Island. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Cath-olic Church in Grand Island with the Rev. Francis Curran officiating. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the church with rosary at 7 p.m. Apfel Funeral Home of Grand Island is in charge of arrangements.
She was born Dec. 12, 1908, in Eustis to George and Lena (Hauser) Weides. On Nov. 1, 1928, she married Raymond Buettner in Grand Island. He died in July 1997. Survivors include her sons, Robert of Henderson, Richard of Chesapeake, Va., Ronald of Lexington, Jack of Prescott, Ariz., and David of North Platte; daughters, Clarice Luther of Omaha and Carolyn Jorgensen of St. Paul; and sister, Kathleen Mahar of Dennison, Iowa; 37 grandchildren; 106 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include daughters-in-law, Les Buettner of Henderson, Shirley Buettner of Chesapeake, LaVonne Buettner of Lexington and Pat Buettner of Prescott; and sons-in-law, Gerald Luther of Omaha and Eugene Jorgensen of St. Paul.
As a child, she moved with her parents to a farm 4 1/2 miles east of Lexington. She attended South 17 and North 17 Country Schools and graduated from Lexington High School in May 1925.
She and her husband lived in Norfolk for a short time and then returned to Lexington. She had lived in Grand Island since 1956 and has been an active member of Blessed Sacrament since that time. She was employed at Central Catholic High School with the hot lunch program for 10 years.
She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and a member of Legion of Mary for 10 years. She also was a member of the National Railroad Club, National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees (NARVRE), Railroad Club 16 of Grand Island, AARP and the Eagles Club.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister and a daughter-in-law. Memorials are suggested to the church.
©Kearney Hub 2006
Memorials for the Class of 1926
Edith M. Andersen, 100, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.
She was born August 26, 1907, in rural Lexington, the first of 5 children born to James E. and Bessie L. (Howard) Pickering, growing up on their Dawson County farm north of Lexington, and attending District #56 rural school. She became a member of the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church near Lexington at an early age, later joining the United Methodist Church in Lexington.
In 1926, she graduated from Lexington High School, attended Kearney Normal School and taught at various Dawson County rural schools until her June 6, 1943, marriage to Cozad native, Loy Anders Andersen, in Chandler, Arizona, where he was stationed with the U.S. Army at Williams Air Base. She remained in Arizona, working as a bookkeeper, until her husband shipped out to Germany in early 1945, at which time she returned to Lexington. Upon his late 1945, discharge and return to Nebraska, they began farming north of Darr, eventually moving to their farm home west of Lexington, where they remained for nearly 50 years.
Edith's love of children drew her back to the classroom after the war, and she enrolled again at Kearney State College, resuming her rural teaching career, which continued until her retirement in 1972. During this time she also worked alongside her husband on the farm, as well as doing bookwork for various Lexington businesses. Upon her husband's death in 1994, she moved to a Lexington retirement home.
She is survived by two sisters: Harriette Furry of Lexington, Nebraska Ella Brown of Olathe, Kansas. Plus her extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews, as well as numerous former rural school students. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Loy, in 1994; her brother, Howard Pickering, in 1996; her sister, Irene Swanson, in 2006; and close friend, Ted Menke, in 2003.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 18, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverend Todd Karges, officiating. Burial will be held prior to the Memorial Service at 9:00 a.m. at Cozad Cemetery in Cozad, Nebraska. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 17, 2008, from 4-6 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Anna Margaret Hunt, 96, of Lexington, died Friday, April 7, 2006, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, at First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverend Todd Karges officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m., Monday, April 10, at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her son, Rex (Cheryl) Hunt of Lexington; three granddaughters, Wendy Hunt of Broomfield, Colo., Sarah (Sean) Hickey of Lakewood, Colo., and Stacey Hunt-Amos (Dave Amos) of Lexington; two great-grandchildren, Tate and O'Brashia Amos of Lexington; and one brother, Lewis Strauss of Kearney.
She was preceded in death by husband, Stanley Hunt in 1999, and sisters Emma Sanderman and Helen Menke.
Anna was born April 12, 1909, at Lexington to Gottlob and Kathryn (Brugger) Strauss. She was raised in the Lexington area and graduated from Lexington High School in 1926. On Feb. 13, 1938, she married Stanley Hunt at Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church near Lexington. They lived on the family farm northwest of Lexington. Anna enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and helping on the farm. She loved to cook and care for her family.
Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Food Pantry or the donor's choice.
Memorials for the Class of 1927
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Henry William Rickertsen (1910-2005)
Henry William Rickertsen, 95, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Sunday, August 7, 2005, at Plum Creek Care in Lexington.
He was born July 1, 1910, to Adolph and Henny (Seeheusen) Rickertsen on a farm northwest of Lexington. He spoke only German until attending grade school at North District 22 and 25, skipping the eighth grade.
He graduated from Lexington High School in 1927. After graduating in April 1928, from the Lincoln Auto and Tractor School, he moved to Alliance, Nebraska, where he worked on the Schill Dairy Farm. While there he met a schoolteacher named Edna Heath. They were married June 1, 1932, in Alliance. In 1936, the couple moved back to Lexington where he started farming in 1938. He rented farmland until purchasing in 1968 the Rickertsen home farm where he was raised. His wife Edna died December 15, 1969.
He married Eva Jensen Anthony on September 25, 1971, in Lexington. They lived on the Rickertsen home farm until moving to Park Avenue Estates in Lexington in 1993. In 2002, he moved to Plum Creek Care Center.
For 69 years (since 1936) he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington where he served in many capacities, highlighted by serving as a delegate to the General Assembly.
He was active in soil conservation work, serving on the Central Platte NRD board for many years. He helped organize the Lexington Rural Fire District where he was secretary-treasurer for many years. He was honored for being a pioneer ridge till farmer, and was active in Farm Bureau where he served at both county and state levels. He served on the board of directors of the Lexington Co-op Credit Union and the Lexington Co-op Dehydrator Board. He was a 4-H leader for 27 years. Mr. Rickertsen also served on the District 17 and 6 school boards. He was a member of the Lexington Rotary Club where he had 40 years of perfect attendance.
Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Eva Rickertsen of Lexington; son, Harold and wife Mary Ann Rickertsen of St. Paul, Nebraska; daughters, Harriet and husband Bob Calkins of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Mary Ruth and husband Dave Gauger of Raymond, Washington; step-daughters, Karolyn and husband Ken Scheneman of San Clemete, Colorado, and Jean and husband Les Morrow of Clovis, New Mexico; stepson, Don and wife Linda Anthony of Lexington; brother, William Rickertsen of Gothenburg, Nebraska; sisters: Anna Hilton of Elwood, Nebraska, Else Biehl of Lexington, Freda Cline of Gothenburg, and Betty Clark of Lexington; 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Edna; and brothers, Chris and Carl Rickertsen.
Memorial services will be Saturday, August 13, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Rev. Caroline Vickery officiating. Private burial will be prior to memorial services.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the Rotary Foundation or donor's choice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
--Obituary obtained from www.tricitytrib.com
Memorials for the Class of 1929
Dorothy Shaw
12/07/2005
Dorothy Temple Shaw, 94, of Lexington, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.
A memorial service was at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Reverend Caroline Vickery officiating. Burial was held prior to the memorial service at the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will was Monday, Dec. 5 at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one son, Jon Shaw of Lexington; two grandsons, Tyrone D. (Tonja) Shaw of Brady; and Dr. Garret T. (Rhonda) Shaw of Blair; great-grandchildren, Trevor, Kiah, Elaina and Lauryn Shaw, and Chevas, Radley and Emilee Shaw.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Shaw; her parents; one son, Dick; and one brother, Harry Temple.
Dorothy was born Nov. 21, 1911, at Lexington to Guy A. and Julia (Olsson) Temple. She was a lifetime resident of Lexington. She attended Lexington Public Schools, graduating in 1929. She taught school at District 19 North for four years, and retired in 1974, after spending 26 years at the Farmers State Bank, advancing to vice president.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Leo H. Shaw on July 16, 1934, at Lexington. He preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1975.
She held a warm spot in her heart for Lexington, always active in the community. Dorothy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she held the office of elder, a member of Chapter AN PEO since 1936, she held the office of president of the Nebraska Association of Bank Women in 1967-1968, and was a former member of the Friendly Circle Mother's Club. Dorothy genuinely cared for people and always enjoyed her customers at the bank.
Memorials are suggested to the Dawson County Historical Society, the First Presbyterian Church or the donor's choice.
--Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
Lloyd Sipe - Turner, Ore.
Lloyd W. Sipe, 95, of Turner, Ore., died Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at his home at Turner Retirement Village. Services and burial were held in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday, July 3. The West Salem Christian Church minister presided over the services. He is survived by his sister, Alice, of Wisconsin, along with five nieces, including Karen Gruntorad of Lexington. He was preceded in death by his wife Florence in August 2000, and his infant son. Lloyd was born Feb. 27, 1911, to Denny and Elizabeth Sipe. He lived most of his younger life in the Lexington area, graduating from Lexington High School with the class of 1929. On Dec. 30, 1936, he married Florence A. Kuhlman. Shortly after Lloyd and Florence were married, they moved to Oregon. They both had jobs with the government in the Salem and Portland areas until their retirement. After retiring, they moved to Salem, later moving to Turner Retirement Village at Turner, Ore., remaining active in the West Salem Christian Church.
--Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
Memorials for the Class of 1933
Francis John "Johnny" Anthony, 92, of rural Lexington, died Thursday, January 10, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was born March 10, 1915, on the family farm northwest of Lexington, Nebraska, to Luther Francis and Elizabeth (Peters) Anthony.
Johnny attended rural Dawson County District North #22 school and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1933. He was united in marriage to Lois Wells on September 1, 1945, at Grant, Nebraska. Two sons were blessed to this union; Clifford John and Russell Vernon.
Johnny was a "man of the land" he farmed and ranched his entire life and enjoyed his vocation. He was a charter member of the Plumcreekers Riding Club and the T-Bone Club. He enjoyed attending his boys' activities when they were growing up, but especially loved being with his grandchildren. He taught each of his grandchildren how to drive and they each cherish those memories. He enjoyed horseback riding and being a member of the "Dirty Dozen" card group.
One thing Johnny really enjoyed doing was jumping in his red Jeep Cherokee with his beloved dog, Morgan, and driving through the countryside. He will be so very missed.
Survivors include his wife: Lois Anthony of Lexington, Nebraska. Two sons: Clifford (Deb) Anthony of Lexington, Nebraska Russell (Pam) Anthony of Wellington, Colorado. One brother: Robert (Mary Jane) Anthony of Lexington, Nebraska. One sister: Hazel Anthony of Lincoln, Nebraska. Four grandchildren: Sandra Anthony of Kearney, Nebraska; Kelly (Ben) Kinnison of Kearney, Nebraska; John Anthony of Fort Collins, Colorado; Darcy Anthony of Wellington, Colorado. One great-grandson: Evan Kinnison of Kearney, Nebraska.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harold and Dutch.
Funeral Services will be Monday, January 14, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Cozad Church of Christ in Cozad with Pastor Mike Dennis officiating. Burial will be in the Hewitt Cemetery northwest of Lexington. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 13, 2008, from 3-5 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Diabetes Foundation, the Cozad Church of Christ or the Donor's Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Minnie Tillie Schultze, 94, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. She was born to Fred and Mary (Lange) Schultze on a farm south of Mason City, Nebraska on December 23, 1913. She was baptized January 25, 1914, in Litchfield, Nebraska. In 1920, she moved with her family to a farm north of Lexington. She was confirmed May 29, 1929.
She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1933, and in 1948, moved into Lexington where she spent the rest of her life. Minnie taught rural school for 2 years, worked in a home in Lexington, then became a cook in Sweet Shop for Chas May, Mark Mallet and Carl Kastbahn for fifteen years. She then worked for Baumgartner Variety Store for a year and then for Likes Studio and later for Lee Stewart Studio for more than twenty years retiring in 1978. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was the last charter member. She enjoyed working in and for the Church and taught Sunday School for many years and enjoyed singing in the choir. Minnie loved playing cards and both Minnie and Millie lived together and enjoyed visiting with friends around Lexington and attending all the community functions.
She is survived by nieces and nephews: Stanley (Claudine) Neben of Avondale, AZ Wesley (Ramona) Neben of Lexington, NE Richard "Dick" Neben of Miller, NE Jeanette (Vance) Ulmer of Pawnee City, NE Verna (Dean) Wood of Kearney, NE Karen Good (Clem Thorlacson) Polson, MT Joan (Gailard) Longmore of Otis, CO Ellen (Thomas) Priel of Overton, NE Gail Neben of Fort Collins, CO Marlene Coleman of Benkleman, NE.
Minnie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ernest Neben, Arthur and Walter Schultze and sisters, Elsie and Amelia "Millie" Schultze.
Services will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Michael Gruhn, officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, January 7, 2008, from 4-7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery at Lexington. Memorials are kindly suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Glen Virgil Conner, 92, of Kearney, died Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. It was Glen's wishes his body be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 19, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with the Rev. Todd Karges, officiating. Private Inurnment will be held prior to the Memorial Service at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. There will be no visitation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Sara Conner of Kearney, son, Ken (Judy) Conner of Huntington Beach, Calif., daughter, Marianne (Gene) Schlueter of Wood Lake; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Glen was preceded in death by his parents.
He was born July 14, 1914, southwest of Miller, in Dawson County in a sod house to Orville and Mable (Alkire) Conner. When he was seven years old he moved with his parents to a farm northeast of Lexington. Glen attended North #17 school through the 11th grade and then graduated from Lexington High School in 1933.
Glen married Sara Louise Payne on Jan. 29, 1938. He became a member of the First United Methodist Church, joining in 1924. Glen was active in 4-H joining the first beef club in Dawson County in 1926. In later years he was a co-leader of a 4-H horse club.
Glen and Sara left the farm in 1960, moving to Wray, Colo., where they purchased a motel. In 1962, they moved to Ogallala, where they bought the Culligan Soft Water business. In 1964, they moved to Akron, Colo., another move back to Lexington in 1966, where Glen worked for the Dawson County Weed district. In the winter of 1968, Glen and Sara moved to California where he was employed with Long Beach State University. He then retired in 1980, and in 1982, both Glen and Sara moved to Wood Lake, to be near their daughter and family. They moved to Kearney in 1995 due to Glen's health. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or the Donor's Choice.
Alexander C. Stienike, 91, of Grand Island, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island. Visitation was Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at the Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island, and will be one hour prior to service time on Saturday (today), Jan. 27, 2007, at the Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday (today), Jan. 27, 2007, at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island, with the Rev. Bob Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Grand Island Cemetery. Apfel Funeral Home of Grand Island is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Aug. 14, 1915, on a farm near Minden, to Guy and Anna (Rassmussen) Stienike. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1933. He worked for the railroad in North Platte and then ventured to Utah to harvest beets. He returned to the Shelton area to farm with his parents after traveling to Denver for a short time.
He married his wife Irene on Sept. 17, 1939, in her parents home. Later they purchased a farm south of Dannebrog where they had a dairy operation and raised their children.
Survivors include his wife, Irene, of Grand Island; two sons, Don (Pat) Stienike of Dannebrog, and Gary (Bobette) Stienike of Loveland, Colo.; two daughters, Betty (Willis) Faux of Fremont, and Emily Eutsler and Steve Hunsberger of Kearney; two brothers, Virgil Stienike of Cozad, and Elmer Stienike of Grand Island; three sisters, Ruth Lewis of Shelton, Viola Lindley of Sumter, S.C., and Irene Sorensen of Fort Worth, Texas; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and many cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son. Alexander was born Aug. 14, 1915, on a farm near Minden, to Guy and Anna (Rasmussen) Stienike. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1933. He worked for the railroad in North Platte, and then ventured to Utah to harvest beets for a deaf couple. He returned to the Shelton area to farm with his parents after traveling to Denver for a short time.
He enjoyed going to dances at the Glovera Ballroom in Grand Island and it was there he met his wife, Irene. They were united in marriage Sept. 17, 1939, in her parents home. Later they purchased a farm south of Dannebrog where they had a dairy operation and raised their children. Alex was director of Nysted Ins.Co, grain inspector for Howard County ASCS, and was a member of the Dannebrog school board, Howard County Zoning and Planning Commission and Platte Duetsche Society. He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Memorials are suggested to the family's choice.
--Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
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Memorial established: Verna Louise Biehl, 89 (1916-2006)
Verna Louise Biehl, 89, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Friday, June 30, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. She was born July 27, 1916, at Lexington to Oscar Wade and Florence (Kelley) Lux. Verna grew up and attended school at Lexington. She graduated with the Lexington Class of 1934. On September 1, 1933, Verna was united in marriage to Milton Biehl at Lexington. Milton preceded Verna in death on February 12, 1980. Five children were blessed to this union Sharlene, Larry and Dean and infant twins, Roger and Arthur, who died as infants.
Always active in her church and community, Verna was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church, a past Deacon, a past member of the National and State Presbyterian Mariner's Executive Board, the Clipper Ship, Sunday school teacher, a member of the adult choir and served as music director and played piano for all Sunday school departments, also, the Guide of Lamplighters, and Bible study group. Also, a past member and Grand Noble of the Rebekah's, a 4-H leader for many years, the Cosmo Pals, past officer of the Christian Women's Club and active in her Extension Club.
Verna was a friendly face for years working as a retail clerk for area businesses. She was the receptionist for Weight Watchers for many years also. She enjoyed making crafts and gifts for her family and friends. She was always very thoughtful to other people and helped wherever needed. She will be so missed by her loving family and many, many friends.
Survivors include one daughter, Sharlene (Kenneth) Robinson of Overton, Nebraska; two sons, Larry (Marge) Biehl of Tucson, Arizona, and Dean (Laura) Biehl of Frankfort, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren, Lorri (Harley) Puckett of Tucson, Arizona, Kelley (Noel) Schmidt of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Starr (Larry) Loomis of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Amy Black of Versailles, Kentucky, Megan Hayden of Baghdad, Iraq, Jenny (Mike) Meier, Mike (Peg) Robinson, Bill (Dallas) Robinson, Brent (Dina) Robinson, and Sam (Holly) Robinson, all of Elm Creek, Nebraska; 24 great-grandchildren, Jacob Puckett of Tucson, Arizona, Trista (Justin) Paulk of Del Rey Beach, Florida, Tiffany and Travis Monroe of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Alexis Paris Black of Versailles, Kentucky, Jonna (Jeremy) Tesmer of Riverdale, Nebraska, Joel (Karmen) Meier of Elm Creek, Luke Meier of Lincoln, Nebraska, Dana Meier of Kearney, Melissa (Ryan) Knapp of Elm Creek, Kaili (Austin) Larson of Elm Creek, Tiffany Robinson of Kearney, Brooke (Eric) Moats of Elm Creek, Brandi (Rob) McCarter of Kearney, Ryan Robinson of Omaha, Nebraska, Shay Robinson of Elm Creek, Cole Robinson of Kearney, Cindi (Patrick) Burchell of Minden, Nebraska, Cody Robinson of Overton, Nebraska, Candi (Todd) Meier of Elm Creek, Cassidy and Chelsi Robinson of Elm Creek, Dustin Robinson of Kearney, and Travis Robinson of Elm Creek; 14 great-great-grandchildren, Brenden and Maili Meier, Jesse and Josee Tesmer, Samantha and Beau Knapp, Peyton and Kaleb Larson, Karsten, Maci and Adysen McCarter, Molly Burchell and Zac and Rory Bruning; very special friend, Linda Blackman of Lexington.
She was preceded in death, in addition to her husband and twin sons; by her parents; one sister, Mary Elizabeth; and five brothers, Owen, Verne, Harry, Oscar and Virgil. Services will be held Friday, July 7, 2006, at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Rev. Caroline Vickery, officiating. The casket will be closed at the church. Burial will be in the Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Cemetery northwest of Lexington. Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church, American Heart Association or the family's choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
--Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
Memorials for the Class of 1935
Henry Christian Kjar, 89, of Ralston, formerly of Lexington, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at his home. It was Henry's wish that his body be cremated A Memorial Mass will be held (today) Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington, with the Rev. Paul Colling officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. Ann's Cemetery at Lexington. A Rosary was recited Tuesday, Oct. 16, at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Kjar of Ralston; two sons, Thomas C. (Christi) Kjar of Ralston, Daniel J. (Gerene) Kjar of Alta Loma, Calif.; one daughter, Rita K. (Larry) Troudt of Papillion; one brother, Harold Kjar of Auburn, Ala.; two sisters, Agnes Wilhelm of Denver, Colo., and Evelyn Cochran of Fremont; nine grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and Art and one sister, Martha.
He was born Oct. 19, 1917, at Lexington, to Hans and Agnes (Lauby) Kjar. He attended rural school and graduated from Lexington High School in 1935. He helped his father, Hans Kjar, operate the family's silver fox farm on the family homestead about eight miles west of Lexington.
Henry was in the Army Air Corps during WWII and trained as an airplane mechanic. He was eventually stationed at Bakersfield, Calif., where he inspected the repair and testing of military aircraft. After the war, he returned to Lexington and he and his father built the Lexington Animal Clinic. Henry managed the veterinary practice for his brother, Dr. Harold Kjar, for 20 years. He obtained his pilot's license and flew his brother to cattle ranches to treat and vaccinate the stock. After the clinic was sold, Henry worked for Valley Sales as a quality inspector until his retirement.
Henry married Elizabeth (Betty) Knutzen of Ashton, who taught in the city and Dawson County rural schools for over 20 years. Henry was a country singer and yodeler. In his younger days, he and his country band would perform at Plum Creek Days. In addition to his flying and his Martin guitar, Henry enjoyed dancing, fishing, bowling, and all sports, especially the Atlanta Braves and Creighton Bluejays.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was active in the St. Ann parish and school. He and his wife did extended traveling throughout the United States and in seven countries of Europe.
Memorials are requested to St. Ann's Catholic Church.
James 'Jim' Shulenberger - Belmont, Calif.
06/28/2006
James B. "Jim" Shulenberger, 89, of Belmont, Calif., died Sunday, June 4, 2006, in Belmont. A memorial service was held Tuesday, June 13, at Skylawn Memorial Cemetery in San Mateo, Calif. Lifemark of San Mateo was in charge of arrangements. At his wish, Jim's body was cremated. Two Navy officers presented the United States Flag to his wife, Leah. Survivors include his wife, Leah Shulenberger, a son Jon (Rosemary) Shulenberger, and daughter, Linda, all of Belmont, Calif.; a granddaughter, Kathleen (Jeremy) Crossman, and a great-grandson, Sammy, all of San Mateo, Calif.; nephews, Glenn (Suzie) McFarren of San Jose, Calif., Larry (Nancy) Navioux of Farmington, Conn.; nieces, Donna (Leo) Price of Wheat Ridge, Colo., Jo (Dale) Sherman of Lexington, and Patty (Roger) Fenstermacher of Cozad; and many great- and great-great-nephews and nieces, as well as several great-great-great ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Daisy, and sisters Ellen Navioux (John) Sladky, and Iona Belle (Richard) McFarren. Jim was born Feb. 16, 1917, to Grover and Daisy Shulenberger. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1935. On Dec. 5, 1943, in Washington, D.C., he married Leah Coykendahl of Kansas. Jim soon joined the Navy and went to Chile to serve in Navy Intelligence. In 1945 he and Leah moved to Omaha, where both their daughter Linda, and son Jon, were born. From Omaha, they moved to Syracuse, N.Y. In the late 1960s, Jim and Leah moved to Foster City, Calif., where he continued to work in advising veterans of their benefits. They lived in Foster City until moving to Belmont, near their son, Jon. Jim especially enjoyed going to antique shops and was a collector of library lamps.
--Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
Unknown Class Year
Harry E. Snowden, age 86, of Kearney, formerly of Lexington, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Mount Carmel Keens Memorial Home in Kearney. Harry's wishes were to be cremated with no services. Burial will be at a later date at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Alma of Kearney; brother Robert of Mt. Airy, N.C.; sister-in-law, Alice Ruppert of McCook.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty DeLap; and a brother Elmer Snowden.
Harry was born Sept. 13, 1921, in Lexington, to Earl and Barbara (Huffman) Snowden. He attended school and graduated in Lexington. On Sept. 13, 1942, he married Alma Jurgensen in Lexington. From September of 1942 until October of 1945, he served in the United States Army with the 255th MM ORD, Company during World War II. He was a permanent member with the American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars of the United States.
On June 6, 2004, the WWII veterans of Nebraska were invited to the Capitol in Lincoln to be honored for the 1944-1945 liberation of France. Harry and Alma participated as Harry received a diploma from Governor Johanns and a French Ambassador from Chicago.
Harry and Alma drove truck together for 28 years. He also worked at Sperry New Holland for five years, and was with the Lexington Sheriff Department for 13 years, retiring in 1995. In January 1996, the couple moved to Kearney where they enjoyed their retirement.
Memorials are suggested to the Heartland Museum in Lexington, Home Health of Kearney, or Good Samaritan Hospice of Kearney. Godberson Mortuary of Gibbon/Shelton is in charge of arrangements.
Verna Mae Flint, 73, of Elwood, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington. Services will be Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elwood, with Pastor Jeff Ernstmeyer officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation was Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Flint of Elwood; two sons, Kent (Janie) Flint of Lexington and Walter "James" (Lee Ann) Flint of Elwood; four daughters, Paula (Jack) Osborn of Wasilla, Alaska, Patricia (Lewis) Tate of Smithfield, Sandra Flint of Bertrand, and Cheryl (Larry) White, Jr. of Smithfield; one brother, Junior Hagan of Flagstaff, Ariz.; two sisters, Marilyn Creed of Bear, Del., and Karolyn (John) Taylor of Smithfield; 25 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Alan Hagan; a sister, Laura Gail Hagan and one daughter, Vicky Shirley.
Verna Mae was born April 16, 1935, at Lexington, to Frances "Packy" and Velma Lucille (Sides) Hagan. She attended school at Lexington. She was married twice prior to marrying Walter Flint on May 16, 1966, at the Elwood Methodist Church. Five children were blessed to this union: Patricia, Sandra, Cheryl, Kent and Walter, and two children by her previous marriages, Paula and Vicky.
Verna Mae spent most of her working career helping other people by being a nurse's aide at Platte Valley Care Home and Westside Care Home in Lexington. She also worked in housekeeping at the Minuteman Motel and Monroe Auto at Cozad, retiring in 1990.
Memorials are suggested to the Elwood Fire Department and American Lung Association. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Kent Sieg, age 70, of Salt Lake City, Utah, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008.
Tom is survived by his sister, Sherry (Dean) Pedersen of Fort Collins, Colo.; his brother, Ken (Laurie) Sieg of Lincoln; his former wife, Melissa Miller of Seattle, Wash., two sons, Stephen Sieg and Erik (Lisa) Sieg; two grandsons, Alexander Berg and Lucas Sieg.
Tom was born in Lexington, on April 5, 1937, to Earl and Virgie (Thomas) Sieg. He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1959 and was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity where he served as National Field Secretary after graduating. From 1961 to 1963, Tom served in the U.S. Navy as the Admiral's assistant in Coronado, Calif. Tom then returned to Nebraska and served as Director of Development at Nebraska Wesleyan for three years.
Tom moved his family to Salt Lake City in 1966 as Associate Director of Development with the University of Utah. He eventually became Director of Development and was outstanding as a fundraiser, bringing together alumni and benefactors who made major contributions to the University of Utah and its many fine programs. Tom was also a lifelong supporter of the Utah Symphony, Utah Opera, and Ballet West, and enjoyed hosting fund raising parties at his home for numerous arts organizations.
In 1978, Tom left higher education to pursue a dream. He was one of the founding partners of Gastronomy, Inc., and was a pioneer of fine dining in Utah. Along with partner John Williams, they opened the New Yorker restaurant and started a new era of sophistication for cuisine in the metropolitan area of Salt Lake City. Since the opening of the New Yorker, Gastronomy has opened other successful eateries across the Salt Lake Valley, including the Market Street Grill and Market Street Oyster Bar restaurants.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a contribution to the charity of your choice.
Richard Thomas "Rick" O'Meara, 53, of Genoa, died Jan. 12, 2008 at his home. Funeral services will be held (today) Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Eddyville. Rice Funeral Home in Genoa is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Tony of Omaha and Dylan of Shelby; one daughter, Madison of Shelby; three sisters, Julie (Louie) Fettig of Worland, Wyo., Ann (Bob) Brown of Lexington, Eileen (Larry) Burkey of Broken Bow, and 21 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda.
Rick was born April 29, 1954, in Kearney, to Thomas L. and Ruth E. (Spellmyer) O'Meara. He grew up and attended school in Lexington. He moved to Columbus where he worked for a number of years for the Lindsay Manufacturing Corporation as a certified welder. He retired from Lindsay Manufacturing due to illness.
Memorials are suggested in care of the family.
On-line condolences may be sent to irice@cablene.com
Norman E. Meyer, 82, of Kearney, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, at his residence. There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, at First Lutheran Church in Kearney with the Revs. Eric Lesher and Roy Rasmussen will be officiating. Interment will be 2 p.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. O'Brien-Straatmann Funeral Home of Kearney is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include nephew, Doyle Haney of Lincoln; nieces, Pat Penner of McCook, Bonnie Nelson of Atlantic, Iowa, Carol Meyer of Lexington and Connie Bredenbach of Olathe, Kan., sister-in-law, Dorothy Haney of Lincoln, special friend, Myra Walker of Kearney, step-son, Kent Maaske of Kearney, step-daughters, Jana Maaske of Kearney and Julie Maaske of Lincoln.
He was preceded in death by his two wives, parents and two sons, Dick and Gary and one brother, Martin.
He was born Aug. 11, 1925, in Gosper County to August and Sophia (Renken) Meyer.
He received his education in Lexington and graduated from high school there. He was married to Phyllis Haney on Sept. 12, 1943 in Oberlin Kan. They farmed in Dawson County, later moving into Lexington. He also worked for Martin Electric in Lexington for 18 years. They moved to Kearney in 1969. At that time he went to work for the Eaton Corporation. Phyllis died in 1997.
He was married to Bonnie (Swanson) Maaske in 1999. Bonnie died in 2002.
He was a member of the church. Served as president of the Lexington Volunteer Fire Dept. He was a charter member and officer at Grace Lutheran in Lexington. He was active and served on the board with the Kearney Senior Hospitality Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the church or the Senior Hospitality Center in Kearney.
Online condolences may be submitted to osafh.com.
Georgia Ann Wurtele, age 63 of Dunbar, died Tuesday Oct. 23, 2007 at the Ambassador in Nebraska City after a battle with cancer. Private family funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday; Oct. 26 at the Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City with the Rev. Marsha Anderson officiating. Burial followed at the Wyuka Cemetery. Gude Mortuary was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Alan of Dunbar; children; Troy Ogg of Lexington, Tonia (Brian) Danials of Titusville, Fla., and Michelle (Phillip) Pickering of Grand Island; four grandchildren; five sisters; Donna (Bill) Sinor of Paxton, Rena (Hershel) Smallwood of Willow Springs, Mo., Karen Carpenter of Wood River, Cindy (Byron) Fallesen of Lexington, and Dinah Smith of Pepin, Wis.; and father and mother-in-law, Joy and Mary Wurtele of Nebraska City.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dennis.
Georgia was born on Aug. 28, 1944 in Lexington, to Dewey and Irene (Wood) Boggs. She attended school and graduated from Lexington High School. She was united in marriage to Alan Wurtele on June 5, 1983 at the First Lutheran Church in Nebraska City.
During her working years she was employed as a waitress and also at the New Holland Implement. She was also a member of the Eagle's Auxiliary in Lexington. Memorials many be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Robert H Landercasper, 80, died of cancer, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, in Sun City, Ariz. A Memorial service will be held in Sun City, Friday, Oct. 19, with burial at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb. A memorial luncheon is being planned for later the following week. He was born Feb. 7, 1927 in Lexington, where he lived until moving to Phoenix, Ariz., 22 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; daughter, Linda; grandson, Ty and sister Norine Quitmeyer, as well as several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Robert's name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Ariz., 85014-5656 or to a Hospice of your choice.
John (Jack) Spegel, 69, formerly of Lexington, died from cancer Thursday, July 31, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha.
Jack is survived by his wife, Cindy (Miller) Spegel of Omaha; daughters, Charity Ann Corbett of Kansas, Adura Exline of Omaha and Elaine Spegel of Omaha; sons, Mickey Spegel of Omaha and Austin (Chrissy) Spegel of Bertrand; grandchildren, Michael Corbett, Jessy, A.J., Cody and Allyson Spegel, and Jonathan and Ashley Exline; brother, Jim (Kay) Spegel of Albany, Ore.; sisters, Sue (David) Young of Bertrand and Sandi (Mark) Hall of Jefferson, Ore.; and other relatives and friends.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Veryl Spegel, and sisters, Janet Hanes and Sharon Kovalcik.
Jack was born July 16, 1938, in Lexington. He was the oldest son of Bill and Veryl Spegel. He attended school in Lexington and entered the U.S. Air Force in 1955. He was stationed in Wyoming and discharged in 1958. He married Pat Fenton July 17, 1960, and to this union four children were born, Charity Ann, Mickey, and twins, Austin and Adura. They made their home in Lexington and, later, divorced. While in Lexington, Jack worked at the hay mills until he started driving truck. Jack later moved to Omaha and married Cindy Miller, and to this union was born a daughter, Elaine.
There will be no public memorial.
William T. "Bill" Richardson, 79, of Lexington, died Thursday, May 3, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Services will be Monday, May 7, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Michael Gruhn, officiating. Burial will be in the Robb Cemetery south of Lexington. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 6, 2007, from 2-5 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include three sons, Calvin (Cheryl) Richardson of Lexington, Kevin (Joyce) Richardson of Broken Bow, and David Richardson of Lexington; one daughter, Bea (Ron) King of Lexington; two brothers, Norman (Phyllis) Richardson of Elm Creek, John (Elaine) Richardson of Midwest City, Okla.; seven grandchildren, Tucker, Thad and Melissa King, Ana Richardson, Matt and Nate Richardson, and Mishayla Richardson; two great-grandchildren, Nevaeh and Brayden Richardson.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Doris, in 1991. He was born Sept. 8, 1927, at Smithfield, to Louis F. and Luella (Davis) Richardson. Bill lived in the Smithfield-Lexington area his entire life; except for the time he served his Country with the Army Military Police in Korea.
He attended high school at Lexington High and was united in marriage to Doris Schnakenberg on Aug. 20, 1955, at Lexington. Four children were blessed to this marriage, Bea Lou, Calvin Norman, Kevin Ernest and David Tomas. Bill spent 34 years at the CBI Alfalfa Plant at Darr, working every aspect of the plant, including Plant Manager. In 1984, he and Doris went into the Antique Business. He was still collecting antiques at the time of his death.
His hobbies included: collecting antiques, playing pool in the Grand Generation Pool League, collecting scrap metal, gardening and talking "Stocks and Bonds." He was the family genealogist and had a huge collection of Lexington Postcards.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the VFW, Grand Generation Center Steering Committee and the Lexington Antique Association.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, Grand Generation Center or Robb Cemetery Association.
Billy L. Chrisman, 66, of Denver, formerly of Sterling, Colo., and Lexington, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at Collier Hospice Center in Denver, following a courageous bout with cancer. It was Bill's desire his body be cremated.
Graveside inurnment service will be held in Lexington Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with military honors, with Pastor Megan Morrow officiating. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. A memorial service will be held in Sterling, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with celebration of his life to follow at the church.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Neva Swarz-Chrisman of Denver; one son, Kent (Dianna) Chrisman of Sterling, Colo.; one daughter, Vonnie (James) Jones of Brighton, Colo.; six grandchildren, Kati Schneider, Kenny Jones, Jordan Jones, Tyler Chrisman, Mackenzie Chrisman and Jakob Chrisman; and one great-grandson, Kenny Jones Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Verna Westbrook Chrisman; two sisters, Betty Mathis and Alvena Clark; and two brothers, Raymond and Jack Ward.
Bill was born July 4, 1940, at Lexington, to Carl S. and Clytia May (Shupe) Chrisman. He was a graduate of Lexington High School. He was united in marriage to Neva Swartz on Nov. 21, 1964, at Trinity Lutheran Church at Lexington.
He spent 37 years in the beef plant industry and eight years as a storage site manager. He was in the Army National Guard, as a SSG E-5, serving from Jan. 25, 1959 to Jan. 25, 1965, Combat Engineer, Section Chief. Memorials are kindly suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
Janet Lou Hanes - Albany Oregon
Janet Lou Hanes, 63, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at Albany, Ore.
There will be no services at this time. She will be cremated at a later date. Her remains were donated to Bio-Gift in Portland, Ore. Survivors include her husband, Marty Hanes, of Albany, Ore.; one daughter, Tara Soto of Salem, Ore.; two brothers, Jack (Cindy) Spegel of Omaha and Jim (Kay) Spegel, Sr. of Albany, Ore; two sisters, Sue (David) Young of Bertrand and Sandi (Mark) Hall of Jefferson, Ore.; five grandchildren; one aunt, Virginia (Dale) Walston of Elwood; and one uncle, Albert (Loretta) Spegel of Brooks, Ore.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Janelle, and one sister, Sharon.
Janet was born in Lexington to Bill and Veryl Spegel on Nov. 13, 1942.
She moved to Oregon 22 years ago and lived most of that time in Millersburg, Ore., just outside of Albany. She married Marty Hanes in 1990.
In the 1950s, Janet sang with her younger sister, Sharon, on the Dick Klasi Jubilee, a Saturday morning radio program on KRVN of Lexington. Contributions may be made in Janet's name to cancer research.
Patricia "Patty" Pickering - Cozad
Patricia "Patty" Pickering, 58, of Cozad, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at Cozad Hospital. Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 10 at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorial service was Monday, Sept. 11 at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington. Pastor Martin Aldridge of Living Hope Assembly of God Church in Cozad officiated. Burial was in Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband Lonnie Pickering of Cozad; three sons, Simon "Pete" Holbrook and fiance Angie Garza of Cozad; LaVern (Lori) Pickering of Athol, Kan.; Bruce Pickering of Grand Island; four daughters, Angie Kostman of Cozad; Amalia "Molly" (Edward) Halouska of Fowler, Colo.; Lonna Schram of Athol, Kan.; Chrystal Pickering of Grand Island; seven brothers, Glenn Hawks of Lexington; Bob (Genie) Hawks of Lexington; Gary (Edna) Schultz of Lexington; Terry (Audrey) Schultz of Manor, Texas; Jerry (Carol) Schultz of Los Angeles; Ronnie (Judy) Schultz of Lexington and Junior (Nancy) Schultz of Cortez, Colo; one sister Georgia Ann Tappan (George) of Grand Island; 20 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant children and sister-in-law, JoAnne Hawks. Patricia was born March 30, 1948, at Lexington to Lewis and Anna Kristina (Bailey) Schultz. She grew up in Lexington, where she attended school. Patty didn't graduate from high school back then but diligently worked hard and received her GED in 1985. She was married to Darrel Ray "Skip" Holbrook. The marriage later ended in divorce.
She was then united in marriage to Lonnie Pickering on Febr. 14, 1986, at Cozad. The couple made their home in Lexington prior to moving to Cozad in 1993, where they made their home until her death.
Patty was a member of Living Hope Assembly of God Church in Cozad.
Memorials are suggested to the Pickering Family for later designation.
Alfred P. "Butch" Paul - Kearney
Alfred P. "Butch" Paul, 55, of Kearney, formerly of Broken Bow, died on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at St. Luke's Care Home in Kearney. Memorial services were at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, at Blase Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg, with Rev. Donald O'Brien as Celebrant. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Blase Memorial Chapel of Gothenburg was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his father, Alfred L. (Marge) Paul of Gothenburg; sisters, Jody (Denny) Ovenden of Craig, Colo., and Debbie Lee Burris of Sylva, N.C.; half-sisters, Bobbie Labusky of Cleveland, Ohio, and Deb (Mike) Bacon of Gothenburg; half-brothers, Eric (Sue) Meakins of Loveland, Colo., Carl (Earnestine) Meakins of Waterloo, Iowa, and John (Danita) Paul of Gothenburg; along with nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and an infant son, Jeremy. Butch was born on Dec. 3, 1950, to Alfred L. and Darlene (Ward) Paul at North Platte. He attended Lexington High School. Butch worked as an auto mechanic and later as a truck driver. He started out in the 1970's hauling cattle in the Holdrege area and later was an over-the-road driver. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Memorials may be given to the family in Butch's name or to donor's choice.
--Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
HARRIET R. BECKER
Harriet Becker, age 80 of Cozad, died August 9, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
She was born February 10, 1926 at Lexington to Garnett and Frankie Gregory Page. She graduated from Lexington High School and received a nursing degree from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing at Denver. She also had a Nurse Cadet ranking with the U. S. Army.
On May 19, 1947, she married Johnny Becker at Lexington. They made their home in Wyoming and Montana before living in the Lexington and rural Lexington in the early 1950's. In 1956, the couple moved to Cozad where she worked as a school nurse, a nurse at the Cozad Community Hospital, a nursing consultant at Southview Manor Care Center and with home health. In the early 1970's, she and her husband operated Western Tool and Fire Equipment Co. until 1981.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a church circle, the Solo Group and did volunteer work at the church Thrift Shop. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, which included the 8/40 Chapeaux #714. She was a member of the Dawson County Extension Club. She served on the Cozad Hospital Board and Central Plains Home Health and Hospice Board. She was a 25 year volunteer with the American Red Cross and was on the Girl's State selection committee for many years. In 2005, she was inducted into the Cozad Hospital Foundation Hall of Fame. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, her rose garden, sewing and making items for the Shriners Childrens Hospital in Minneapolis. She was known for her benevolent deeds for others throughout her lifetime.
Survivors include 3 sons, Jim (Cathy) of Lincoln, Dan (Kathy) of Peoria, Illinois and Bud (Jody) of Littleton, Colorado; 2 brothers, Rodney (Donna) Page of Hastings and Bill Page of Johnson Lake; 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980; a sister, Olive Belle Grimes and a brother, Ellsworth Page.
Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or the Cozad Community Hospital. Condolences may be shared at
www.berrymanfuneralhome.com
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Cozad with Rev. John Craig officiating. Burial will be in the Cozad Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.
---obituary obtained from www.berrymanfuneralhome.com
Billie (Burke) Kring
10/05/2005
Billie Burke Kring, 90, of Locust Grove, Va., died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at the Orange County Nursing Home in Orange, Va.
Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at Laurel Hill Funeral Home in Spotsylvania, Va. Service times have not been finalized.
Laurel Hill Funeral Home in Spotsylvania, Va., handled the arrangements.
Billie was born in Lexington in 1915 to Emmett and Jospehine (Creason) Burke.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia K. and G. Daland Webb of Locust Grove, Va.
Other survivors include her granddaughter, Kimberly Beard of Orange, Va.; her grandson, Randall Nash of Stafford, Va.; two grandsons in Texas and Washington; and three great-grandchildren.
Billie grew up in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School.
After leaving Lexington, Billie moved to Denver before spending 52 years in Dallas. Two years ago, she moved to Virginia to live with her daughter.
--Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
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Rocio Ortiz Mendez, 16, of Lexington, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at her home in Lexington of natural causes. Mass of Christian burial was Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, at at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Romeo Villegas officiating. Visitation was held Thursday, Aug. 2, with Rosary recited at Reynolds-Love in Lexington. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial will be held at San Jose Cerano Cemetery in San Jose Cerano, Yuriria, GTO, Mexico, at a later date. She was born Aug. 13, 1990, at Puruandiro, Michoacan, Mexico, to Lorenzo Ortiz Lopez and Silvina Mendez Franco. Rocio moved to Lexington with her family and was going to be a senior this year at Lexington High School.
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