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Lexington NE Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area

Perry Griffith

Perry Griffith

Feb 25, 2025

Dr. Perry Ray Griffith, 81, of Huntington Beach, Calif., formerly of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away on February 25, 2025.

Perry was born on January 17, 1944, to Clark “Ted” Theodore and Sadie Joyce (Moore) Griffith in Callaway, Nebr. Perry intended to stay and help his dad on the farm after graduating from Callaway High school in 1962, but his parents strongly...

Kathren "Kate" Irene Henry

Kathren "Kate" Irene Henry

Feb 24, 2025

Kathren (Kate) Irene (Crow) Henry, 92, of Callaway, Nebraska passed away February 24, 2025 at Burwell, Nebraska.

She was born October 9, 1932, to Leslie A and Sophia N.J. (Beyer) Crow, at their farmhouse 5 miles south of Arnold. Kathren was the fifth child of seven.

The Crow family moved to Mills Valley where Kathren attended grade school until her parents purchased...

Rose Marie Sherman

Rose Marie Sherman

Feb 22, 2025

Rose Marie Sherman, 95, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away at the Lexington Regional Health Center on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

She was born on October 16, 1929, in Lowell, Nebraska, to Glenn and Susie Fern (Osborne) Gormley. She attended public school in Gibbon, Nebraska, and graduated from Gibbon High School with the class of 1947. She went on to receive her...

Geraldine "Jerry" L. Ditson

Geraldine "Jerry" L. Ditson

Feb 21, 2025

Geraldine "Jerry" LaVonne Ditson, 81, of Bertrand, Nebraska, formerly of Overton, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege.

She was born on May 31, 1943, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Albert and Dora (Carver) Connelly. On September 6, 1959, Jerry was united in marriage to the love of her life, Alan Ditson, in...

Kevin D. "Flash" Crites

Kevin D. "Flash" Crites

Feb 21, 2025

Kevin D. "Flash" Crites, 60, of Elm Creek, Nebraska passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, February 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 2, 1965, in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Ralph and Ila (Winder) Crites. He received his education from Overton Public Schools, graduating from Overton High School with the...

Sandra Kay Hock

Sandra Kay Hock

Feb 20, 2025

Sandra Kay Hock of Cozad, NE passed away Thursday, February 20th while on vacation with her husband, Larry Hock.

Sandra was born in Ansley, NE in September of 1945. Sandra attended grade school and high school in Ansley, NE and graduated in 1963. She then attended Kearney State College and received her Bachelor of Science and a Master’s degree in Education...

Sandra Gordon

Sandra Gordon

Feb 19, 2025

Sandra Gordon, long-time resident of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away peacefully and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord February 19th, 2025, at Lexington Regional Hospital with family by her side.

 Sandy grew up on the family farm in rural Smithfield and attended school in Bertrand where she graduated from high school in 1959. Following graduation, she pursued nurses training at...

Kenneth Leo O'Mara

Kenneth Leo O'Mara

Feb 15, 2025

Kenneth Leo O’Mara (82) of Eddyville, NE passed away at home on February 15, 2025, following a long battle with multiple types of cancer. 

Born on September 9, 1942, Kenneth was the 7th of 8 children born to LouElla (Wheeler) and Earl O’Mara. He spent his childhood on the family homestead in rural Eddyville and then again returned there upon retirement....

Melvin D. "Mel" Block

Melvin D. "Mel" Block

Feb 14, 2025

Melvin D. "Mel" Block, 80, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 14, 2025 at his home. 

Mel was born on October 31, 1944, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to Marvin O. and Dorrene J. (Bullock) Block. He was baptized and confirmed at the American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg. Mel received his education and graduated from Cozad High School, graduating with...

John Arbuthnot

John Arbuthnot

Feb 14, 2025

George "John" Arbuthnot, 86, of Sumner, NE went to be with the Lord at his daughter's home in Litchfield, NE on February 14, 2025, while surrounded by his family.

John was born in San Francisco CA on March 12, 1938, to Ivan George "Hap" and Mary (Noble) Arbuthnot. John grew up in the Manteca California area on his family dairy farm....

Denise G. Kearney

Denise G. Kearney

Feb 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Denise G. (Cranford) Kearney. She left us on February 6, 2025, in Colorado Springs surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old. Denise was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend, whose radiant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.

Denise was born...

Maria Trujillo Maya

Maria Trujillo Maya

Feb 5, 2025

Maria Trujillo Maya, de 89 años, de Lexington, falleció el miércoles 5 de febrero de 2025, en El Buen Samaritano de CHI Health en Kearney, Nebraska.

Misa de cuerpo presente se llevará a cabo el viernes 14 de febrero de 2025, al mediodia, en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington, con el Padre José Chávez, oficiando. El servicio se...

Harry O'Brian Johnson

Harry O'Brian Johnson

Feb 4, 2025

Harry O'Brian Johnson, 53, of Sumner, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home.

Survivors include his wife, LaDean Eberle-Caducoy of Sumner; his mother, Peggy Johnson of Oregon and his sisters, Kim and Rose.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to assist the family with arrangements. Please share...

Roy S. Bentley

Roy S. Bentley

Feb 1, 2025

Roy S. Bentley, 96, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at his cabin on Johnson Lake.

He was born on March 8, 1928, in Sumner, Nebraska to Shirley and Esther (Knight) Bentley. Roy's family homestead was north of Overton where they ranched. He was baptized and a member of the Overton Methodist Church. He received his education...

Edward Robert Jenkins

Edward Robert Jenkins

Jan 25, 2025

Edward Robert Jenkins, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in his home at Johnson Lake, Nebraska, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering commitment to those he cherished.

He was born on June 18, 1940, in Sargent, Nebraska to Robert and Naomi (Nyberg) Jenkins. He attended school in Omaha and graduated from Omaha South High School with...

Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Perkins

Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Perkins

Jan 25, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Perkins, 90, of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Landing of O'Fallon Assisted Living in St. Charles, Missouri.

She was born on September 1, 1934, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Alva and Mabel (Hinton) Hagadorn. She graduated from Curtis High School with the class of 1952. Jackie...

Bernard A. Woodside

Bernard A. Woodside

Jan 20, 2025

Bernard Woodside, 82, of Holdrege, Nebraska passed away on January 20, 2025. 

Bernard Arthur Woodside was born September 24,1942 in Lexington, Nebraska to Harold and Rosa (Schwarz) Woodside. He was one of 12 children. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1962. Bernard earned 2 associates degrees, Architectural Drafting and Cabinetry, from Central Nebraska Technical College in Hastings. He was named...

Norman G. Taylor

Norman G. Taylor

Jan 19, 2025

Norman Gail Taylor, 85, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney. 

He was born on April 23, 1939, in his grandparents' home at Broadwater, Ne. Norm was the first born of the 4 children of John J. & Charline M. (Bruner) Taylor. His early years were spent on the families sandhills ranch,...

Jim Lee Grandon

Jim Lee Grandon

Jan 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmie Lee Grandon, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on January 19, 2025, at his home in Lexington, Nebraska. Born on June 8, 1956, in Grand Island, Nebraska, Jim’s journey through life was marked by his unwavering love for family and friends, as...

Wendy Leticia Ramirez

Wendy Leticia Ramirez

Jan 15, 2025

Wendy Leticia Ramirez, 42, of Kearney, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 2, 1982, in Guatemala, to Gerardo Ramirez to Olga Leticia Martinez. Wendy and her family moved to California when she turned seven to be reunited with relatives and also attended...

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