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Lexington NE Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area

Floyd Edward Martin Sr.

Floyd Edward Martin Sr.

Jun 25, 2023

Floyd Edward Martin Sr, 88, of Oconto, Nebraska, passed away on June 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

He was born on November 6, 1934, in rural Custer County near Oconto, Nebraska to Leo and Tillie (Mason) Martin. He farmed south of Kearney and had numerous other jobs in the area. He ran the Martin Gulf Service Cycle and Auto Shop...

Sandra Sue Schnacker

Sandra Sue Schnacker

Jun 13, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” S. Schnacker, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Lexington Regional Medical Center in Lexington.

She was born on July 15, 1943, in Cozad, Nebraska, to Virgil Victor and Sophie Elnora (Weiland) Peden. Sandy attended Cozad public schools and Cozad High School. On January 10, 1964, she was united in marriage to James...

Kenneth "Ken" W Daugherty

Kenneth "Ken" W Daugherty

Jun 12, 2023

Kenneth Warren Daugherty, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Cozad on June 12, 2023.

He was born on December 20, 1950 in Grand Island, NE to Ivan “Glen” and Vivian Iola Blevins Daugherty.  Ken loved his family and the time spent with them was always an important part of his life.  Ken attended school in Grand Island and...

Muriel R Shea

Muriel R Shea

Jun 11, 2023

Muriel Shea, 90, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad. 

Muriel was born on December 20, 1932 in Rural Callaway, Nebraska welcomed by her parents Ralph and Opal Anderson and two older brothers, Donald Gale and Dwight Ashley. In the following years, two siblings, Carolyn Colleen (Lichtenwalter) and Alan Andy...

Andy L Stieb

Andy L Stieb

Jun 6, 2023

Andrew “Andy” Leslie John Stieb, Jr., 77, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Emerald Nursing and Rehabilitation of Cozad, Nebraska.

Andy was born August 13, 1945, at Lexington, Nebraska to Deaf parents, Andrew H. and Dorothy (Brown) Stieb. He grew up at Lexington where he attended St. Ann’s High School. 

He was united in marriage on...

Emiliano Calmo Sabillon

Emiliano Calmo Sabillon

Jun 5, 2023

Emiliano Calmo Sabillon, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly at the young age of three, on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

He was born on July 27, 2019, in Lexington, Nebraska to Policarpio Calmo Calmo and Naidaly Sabillon. Emiliano’s larger-than-life personality was apparent from the day he was born. He was a...

David A Wellman

David A Wellman

Jun 4, 2023

David A. Wellman, 73, of Cozad, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home and is now at peace after a hard fought battle with illness.

He was born on January 20, 1950 in Santa Cruz, California, to Martin J. and Lois E. (Wiest) Wellman. At an early age his family moved to Ogallala, Nebraska. David attended...

Ronald Leo Tangeman

Ronald Leo Tangeman

Jun 4, 2023

Ronald Leo Tangeman, 83, of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney.

He was born on November 1, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska to Noah and Agnes (Sopcich) Tangeman. He attended Ralston High School where he graduated with the class of 1957. In 1957, Ronald was united in marriage and to this...

Sue E Houdesheldt

Sue E Houdesheldt

Jun 4, 2023

Sue E. Houdesheldt, 71, of Kearney, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney.

She was born on December 1, 1951, in Denison, Iowa, to Donald and Betty (Noyes) Coad. They moved to Lexington when Sue was four. During high school, Sue worked as a candy striper at the local hospital. Sue graduated...

Byron Joseph Schuckman

Byron Joseph Schuckman

Jun 3, 2023

Byron Joseph Schuckman, 68, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington.

He was born on December 27, 1954 in Lexington, Nebraska, to Edward and Martha (Golka) Schuckman. He graduated from St. Ann’s High School, where he was an exceptional athlete, with the class of 1973. After graduation, he worked briefly...

Samuel K Randall

Samuel K Randall

May 28, 2023

Samuel K. Randall, 65, of Elm Creek, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney.

He was born on March 31, 1958, to Lee Randall and Margery Wamser. Samuel and his family moved quite a bit back and forth between Elm Creek, Nebraska and Colorado where he graduated from Evergreen High School with...

David Mowery

David Mowery

May 27, 2023

David Mowery passed away on May 27th 2023 in Cape Coral FL at the age of 71. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Robyn, their son Stuart and his wife Kellie (Hawkins) and their children Toni, Mason and Zoe who reside in Sidney, NE. Toni lives in Texas with her husband Wesley Swick and their two children Carley and...

Frances Carol Smith

Frances Carol Smith

May 25, 2023

Frances Carol Smith was born August 4, 1930 in Wichita, KS.  She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 25, 2023 at age 92.  She is survived by her children, Carol A. Ingram (James), Carl L Nickle (Marda), Charlene M. Saunders (Lenny), Cindy F. Nickle, Curtis E. Nickle (Summer), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

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Norman J Hoveling

Norman J Hoveling

May 15, 2023

Norman Hoveling, 91, of Johnson Lake, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

He was born on October 5, 1931, in Fremont, Nebraska and was adopted by Carl and Irene (Franzen) Hoveling. Norman was baptized through the Lutheran Church where he would continue his education in Leigh and then in Columbus,...

Katie Lynn Lerdall

Katie Lynn Lerdall

May 13, 2023

Kathryn “Katie” Lynn Lerdall, 49, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on May 13, 2023, at her home in Lexington.

Katie was born on October 12, 1973, in Lexington, Nebraska to Dennis L. and Lila L. (Stoll) Lerdall. She attended Bryan Elementary School and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1994.

Katie was a smiley person who loved...

Gustave L Mundt, Jr.

Gustave L Mundt, Jr.

May 11, 2023

Gustave LeRoy Mundt, Jr., 72, of Lexington, Nebraska, formerly of Colorado, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Kearney Regional Health Center.

Cremation was chosen and private family services will be held at a later date.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:...

Adam Steve Rodriguez

Adam Steve Rodriguez

May 10, 2023

Adam Steve Rodriguez, 58, of Holdrege, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney.

He was born on December 5, 1964, in Temple, Texas to Anastacio Rodriguez and Estella Martinez. Adam and his family spent many years traveling to different states before making their way to Nebraska in the 80s. Once in Nebraska,...

Wesley D. "Wes" Neben

Wesley D. "Wes" Neben

May 7, 2023

Wesley Dean Neben, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington.

He was born on November 3, 1943, in Sumner, Nebraska to Ernest and Martha (Knispel) Neben. He attended Overton Public Schools and graduated from Overton High School with the class of 1962. Right after high school, Wes began...

Hugh J. Rath

Hugh J. Rath

May 6, 2023

Hugh J. B. Rath, 91 of Lexington passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings.

Hugh was born January 24, 1932, in Lewellen, Nebraska, to Clarence E. Bills and Ada M. (Johnson) and was later adopted by Floyd and Doris Rath.

He graduated from Bayard High school in 1949. After graduation, he enlisted in the United...

Patsy Lou Meyer

Patsy Lou Meyer

May 4, 2023

Patsy Lou (Bowden) Meyer, 84, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away at home with family by her side on May 4, 2023.

Patsy was born on April 28, 1939, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to Harry and Norvene (Davis) Bowden. Patsy lived most of her childhood in Cozad. Patsy was 11 years old when she went to live with her dad, Harry and...

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