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Sanjuana "Jane" Sanchez
Aug 21, 2024
Sanjuana "Jane" Sanchez, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at her home in Lexington.
She was born on March 14, 1942, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to Elias Sanchez and Elvira Valenzuela.
Jane had a passion for sewing; a craft that allowed her to express her love and care for those around her. A dedicated scholar...
Bonnie Rae Myers
Aug 18, 2024
Bonnie Rae (Marshall) Myers, age 95, of Callaway, died August 18, 2024 at the Callaway Good Life Center.
Bonnie was born October 15, 1928 in Eddyville, Nebraska, to Marion R. and Nellie Viola Lamb Marshall. She attended school at Eddyville and graduated from Eddyville High School. She then went on to continue her education at Kearney State College for teaching and...
Eugene Albert Schwarz
Aug 16, 2024
Eugene A. Schwarz, 79, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 16, 2024, at his home as the result of a house fire.
He was born on June 6th, 1945, to Frank and Dorothy (Woodside) Schwarz of Smithfield, Nebraska. “Gene” was the ninth child of ten born to Frank and Dorothy. When Gene was young the family moved...
Colleen Dolan
Aug 15, 2024
Colleen J. Dolan, 78, of Gibbon went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney, Nebraska
Colleen was born March 19, 1946, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska to Frank and Gladys (Sheldon) Denson; the youngest of 6 children.
She grew up in Overton graduating with the class of 1964. She married Bob Dolan on January 21,...
Dorothy Ann Glenn
Aug 14, 2024
Dorothy A. Glenn, 94, of Lincoln (formerly of Lexington), passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, surrounded by family.
Dorothy Hatch was born on a farm near Cozad, Nebraska to B. L. (Benny Lee) and Mabel (Griffith) Hatch. She was raised and attended schools in the Lexington area. She was married to Joseph Glenn in 1951 in Smithfield. They were blessed...
Frederick "Fred" Dean Morrison
Aug 11, 2024
Frederick ‘Fred’ Dean Morrison, age 84, of O’Neill, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Fred was born on April 27, 1940 in Arnold, Nebraska to George E. and Dorothy M. (Booker) Morrison.
Fred grew up and attended schools in Callaway; Arnold; Lawton, Oklahoma; and Kimball. He graduated from Callaway High School. On July 12, 1958, he married...
Nancy L. Finken
Aug 7, 2024
Nancy L. Finken, 75, of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at her home in Johnson Lake.
She was born on May 7, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Herman and Lenora (Klungseth) Falldin. She attended Prospect High School where she graduated with the class of 1967. Nancy was united in marriage to William F Boston. The couple...
Joshua Ray Benham
Aug 4, 2024
Joshua R. Benham, 35, of Kearney, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, due to an ongoing heart condition.
He was born on May 4, 1989, in Lexington, Nebraska to Donald and Teri (Rogers) Benham. He attended school in Overton and graduated from Overton High School with the class of 2007.
Joshua...
Rita Belle Leibhart
Aug 3, 2024
Rita Belle Leibhart, 77, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her home in Overton.
She was born on February 28, 1947, in Lexington, Nebraska to Junior W. and Catherine N. (Clark) Ward. She attended Lexington Public Schools and graduated from Lexington Senior High School with the class of 1966. She attended Mid Plains Community College in...
Donald Rae Hoeft
Jul 28, 2024
Donald "Cowboy" R. Hoeft, 82, of Elwood, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his home in Elwood, Nebraska.
He was born on July 18, 1942, in York, Nebraska to Carl and Grace (Gue) Hoeft. He attended York Public Schools and graduated from York Senior High School. On July 14, 1970, Donald was united in marriage to Joyce Gulbrandson...
Jose Manuel Rivas Gonzalez
Jul 27, 2024
José Manuel Rivas González, de 55 años, de Lexington, falleció el sábado 27 de julio de 2024 en el Centro de Salud Regional de Lexington rodeado de su amada familia.
Nació el 21 de marzo de 1969, en Tepetongo, Zacatecas, hijo de Francisco Rivas y Michaela González. Cuando José cumplió diecisiete años, se mudó a Baldwin Park, California, donde pasó muchos...
Dorothy Rachel Bricker
Jul 23, 2024
Dorothy Rachel Bricker, 89, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 26, 1935, in Paxton, Nebraska to Wilhelm and Olinda (Heinrich) Langmacher. She attended Paxton Public Schools and graduated from Paxton High School with the class of 1953. She transitioned...
Charlotte Kay Kellogg
Jul 22, 2024
Charlotte Kay Kellogg, 78, of Elwood, Nebraska, passed away at her home on July 22, 2024, in Elwood.
She was born on September 27, 1945, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Leonard and Minnie Layne. She attended public schools in South Dakota. Kay was united in marriage to Larry Hunt on November 18, 1967, in Lindy, Nebraska until his passing on April...
Harlan Frederick Lueck
Jul 20, 2024
Harlan F. Lueck, 95, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Bertrand Nursing Home in Bertrand, Nebraska.
He was born on December 24, 1928, in Holyrood, Kansas to Alfred Theodore and Frieda Mata (Siemsen) Lueck. He attended Holyrood public schools where he graduated.
There will be a Graveside Service for family and friends...
James Bernard Hersh
Jul 18, 2024
James Bernard Hersh, 85, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away at Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
He was born on August 19, 1938, in Red Cloud, Nebraska to Delmer and Mary Anna Belle (Kish) Hersh. He was the oldest child of four sisters and three brothers. He attended grade school at District 9- Webster County and...
Donald James Tuma
Jul 18, 2024
Donald J. Tuma, 90, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home.
Don was born on October 16, 1933, in Grand Island, Nebraska to John and Blanche (Naperstek) Tuma. Don attended public schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1953. Following High School, Don enlisted in the United States...
Spencer Randal Oaks
Jul 13, 2024
Spencer Randal Oaks, 19, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Lexington.
He was born on May 18, 2005, in Lexington, Nebraska to Tatum Fagot. He attended Lexington Public Schools and graduated from Lexington Senior High School with the class of 2023. After graduation, Spencer began working at Tyson in the maintenance department with their 1+2 program,...
Monte G. Kiffin
Jul 11, 2024
Monte G. Kiffin, 84 of Redington Beach, FL, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Oxford, Mississippi.
Monte Kiffin, the small town kid from Lexington, Nebraska went on to become one of the most influential defensive coaches in NFL history. Kiffin began his career in 1966, at the University of Nebraska where they won two National Championships during his time...
Joan L Sommer
Jul 3, 2024
Joan Beckman Sommer, 87, formerly of Lexington, passed away on July 3, 2024, at Country House in Kearney, Nebraska.
She was born in rural Gosper County to Wesley and Dora (Stubbendieck) Stine. Joan attended Bertrand High School and graduated with the class of 1954.
Joan was united in marriage to Donald Beckman on April 24, 1955, at Hope Lutheran Church near Smithfield,...
Cathy Clarke
Jul 3, 2024
Cathy Clarke, 53, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home in Lexington.
She was born on August 13, 1970, in Gardiner, Maine. Cathy was blessed with nine children. She loved the color blue and adored spending time with her cat and reading a good book.
Cathy leaves behind four children; Faith, Jonathan, Robert, and Aaron,...
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