- Date Posted: 2023-03-15
Boyd Ferguson, 92, of Bellevue NE, passed away on March 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.
A graveside service with military honors is being planned for a later date at the Omaha National Cemetery.
Boyd was born on November 2, 1930, in Lexington to Carl and Eloise (Hanna) Ferguson. He graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served from 1950 to 1954 mostly aboard the USS Jefferson. Upon returning home he farmed northeast of Lexington and was also a fieldman with the Farm Service Agency.
Boyd married Mary Oades in 1950. Three sons were born to that union. Mark (Michele) of Syracuse NE, Craig who is deceased and Lance (Lora) of Raymond NE. In 1979 Boyd married Donna (Erwin) Derickson who added three children to the family. Christopher (Mary) of North Platte NE, Nathaniel (Amber) of Bellevue and Katherine of Chicago.
He was a true steward of the land and enjoyed traveling throughout America, especially Alaska. He was fortunate to have good health until the last few weeks of his life.
More than anything, Boyd loved his family and is survived by wife Donna and a combined family of five children, 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were son Craig, an infant daughter, brother Keith and his parents.
Roeder Mortuary of Omaha, is in charge of arrangements.
Published by Lexington Clipper-Herald on Mar. 22, 2023.
Philip "Ed" Darby, Jr., 93, of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Tabitha Prairie Commons in Grand Island surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 16, 1930, near Darr, Nebraska to Philip Edwin Darby Sr. and Clara B. Strohmyer. He graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. In 1951, Ed joined the United States Army where he did topography in the Philippines during the Korean War until 1953. On July 22, 1956, Ed married the love of his life, Karen Rupe at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. To this union, six daughters were born: Sara, Jennifer, Luanne, Linda, Patricia, and Karla.
Ed worked for three years at Reed Engineering in Columbus, Nebraska before dedicating 43 years to the Dawson Public Power District. There he worked for the engineering department for 20 years and transitioned to being a manager for 23 years before retiring in 1998. Ed loved being involved in his community and served on various committees. He was a part of the Founding Fathers of Lexington Foundation, was the president of the Nebraska Power Association, was a secretary and treasurer for the Tri-County Shrine Club, served on the board at Home Federal as well as several committees with the Nebraska Rural Electric Association, helped campaign for John Wightman, and was a dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge Thistle #61.
Ed was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church He loved Nebraska football, spending his days out at the lake, and gardening. He was an incredibly hard worker and was able to fix anything you brought to him. He was a doting father to his girls and always followed their activities as well as his grandchildren's activities.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Sara (Craig Forester) Darby of Omaha, Jennifer Jo (Scott) Mitchell of Grand Island, Luanne Rae Gesell of Lincoln, Linda Kae (Rick) Petet of Lincoln, Patricia Ann (Andrew) Cohen of Lincoln, and Karla Lynn (Roger) Schmidt of Grand Island; grandchildren, Liza Jo (Chad) Lorenz, Clair Olivia Schmidt, Philip Payton (Jessica) Schmidt, Cameron Lee Petet, Erin Darby (Jared Kennedy) Gesell, Darby Linn (Dana) Kurtz, Sydney Kae (Tyler) Wilhelms, and Tanner John Gesell; great-grandchildren, Tatum, Taelor, Devon, Porter, Lettie, Lovelyn and one on the way; sister, Joan C. (William) Smith of Broomfield, Colorado, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Darby; sister, Jean E. Large; brothers-in-law, Dean Linn and Harold Benzel, sisters-in-law, Gloria Benzel, and Donna Linn.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Pastor Sarah Neben, officiating. The service will be live-streamed on the church website: firstchurchlex.org
Inurnment will be held at a later date in the First United Methodist Church Columbarium.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Community Foundation, the First United Methodist Church, or Shriners Hospital for Children.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
September 3, 2023 – the day one of the good guys left us. He was a nice, kind, hard-working gentleman.
Norman Beans, 93, of Cozad, Nebraska passed away. He was born on September 13, 1929 to Guy and Cora (Fouts) Beans in Denver, Colorado. He was the fifth of six children. When Norm was four years old his family moved to a farm near Lexington, Nebraska. Norm graduated from Lexington High School in 1948 and continued farming with the family.
Norm genuinely loved meeting people and getting to know them. Fortunately, he met a young woman named Marilyn Morris at a dance which not only led to a lifelong friendship, but a sixty-seven-year marriage! In the fall of 1957, while living in Cozad, they welcomed their son, Patrick Eugene. The young family moved to a farm near Sumner, Nebraska for a few years, and then found their way back to Cozad, where Norm worked at Monroe Auto in the Tool and Die department. In 1961, they welcomed their daughter, Joan Marie, and the family of four enjoyed and appreciated their community, surrounded by family and friends.
Norm was a man with many interests and talents. Among them … he was a founding member of the Goldenrod Car Club which recently celebrated their 50th anniversary; a charter member of the Elks and a 22-year member of the Cozad Fire department, where he was honored as Fireman of the Year three times. Norm loved sports and was on the Wolves baseball team and coached Little League baseball. He was part of a 4-H livestock judging team, an interest which he passed on to his son. Over the years Norm developed a passion for collecting old cars and going to car shows. It brought him much joy.
Perhaps the thing that stood out the most about Norm was his love for and commitment to his family. Norm was an accomplished ice skater, snow skier, and trampoline jumper. He shared his enthusiasm with his family and patiently taught them the skills needed so they could enjoy family outings and trips for many years.
Norm taught us the importance of being friendly and courteous to all. He never passed up a cup of hot coffee, slice of homemade pie with a scoop of ice cream and some good conversation, usually related to classic cars! He was preceded in death by his siblings and their spouses, Wilma and Leonard May, Guy Jr and Arlene, Floyd, Richard and LaVon and Alan. Survived by his wife Marilyn; children and their spouses, Pat and Ellen, and Joan; grandchildren, Winston and Emily Beans, Beau Beans and fiancé Kelcie Vanek, Hannah Vadakin, Jacob Vadakin and significant other Toni Jones; great granddaughter, Sophia Jane Beans; sister-in-laws, Pat Beans, Marge Reed and Lillian Morris. There are also many nieces, nephews, and their families who will cherish memories of outings with Uncle Norm.
Memorials are suggested to Cozad Fire and Rescue or Cozad United Methodist Church. Services will be held Monday, September 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cozad United Methodist Church with Pastor Bellarmee Milosi officiating. Burial will follow at Cozad Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.
- Maiden Name: Pinkerton
Irene C. Gardner, 89, of Elwood died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at the Elwood Care Center where she was a resident for twenty-two months.
She was born March 18, 1931, in Lexington, to George and Matilda (Magnuson) Pinkerton. Irene grew up in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School in 1948. On November 5, 1949 she married Gary Gardner at the United Methodist Church in Lexington.
Irene was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother. Irene was employed at Artistic Woven Labels in Holdrege, Nebraska for twenty-eight years and retired in 2003. Through the years Irene taught Sunday school, was a member of the Justa Extension Club, an assistant Girl Scout leader, a member of the E.M.A. Sorority and a member of the United Methodist Church of Lexington and Elwood.
Irene loved to spend time with her family. Over the years she spent countless hours entertaining her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spoiled them rotten every chance she got. Irene made it clear to everyone that they were the light of her life. Irene also enjoyed spending time in her beautiful flower and herb gardens.
Survivors include her three children; Steve (Denise) Gardner of Smithfield, Susan (Kenneth) Skiles of Elwood and Vicky McGovern of Universal City, Texas; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three sisters; Judi (Bill) Kyle of Missouri, Della Barnes of Texas, Mary (Cliff) Barnes of Lexington, one brother, Dale Pinkerton of Colorado as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Matilda, husband, Gary in 2002, four brothers; Gene, Leonard, Lewis and Glenn.
Graveside services will be held Friday, March 19, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at the Elwood Cemetery with Pastor Soonil Park, officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
Glenn E. Horn, 91, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Kearney Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 23, 1929, at Lomax, Nebraska, to Gerald and Velma (Garringer) Horn. He received his education from Oconto Public Schools until his 11th grade year when his family moved to Lexington and Glenn graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. Following his education, Glenn was inducted into the National Guards and served his country for six years as a final rank of Staff Sergeant.
On May 14, 1950, he was united in marriage to Betty Reddick, to this union five children were born: Jenny, Grant, Suzann, Jerry and Gale. The couple made their home in Lexington where Glenn was employed at Tenneco Monroe in Cozad and also worked at New Holland in Lexington. In 1985, Glenn started working for the Lexington Public Schools. He found his calling as a bus driver and always looked forward to interacting with the students.
Glenn and Betty were devoted members of the Lexington Evangelical Free Church. Glenn served as Vice Chairman at the church, a deacon and the church repairman. He was also a former member of the JayCees in Lexington.
Glenn enjoyed tinkering on small engines, playing pool with his buddies at the Grand Generation Center, and listening to Nebraska and UNK football games. Glenn was also very good at pitching horseshoes.
He leaves to celebrate his life; his children, Grant Horn of Lexington, Suzann and her husband, David “Chip” Burnett of Danvers, Massachusetts and Jerry and his wife, Elaine Horn of Shubert, Nebraska ; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, Gary and wife, Kathy Horn of Elwood and two sisters, Eunice Shepherd of North Platte and Wanda Howell of Cozad; sisters-in-law, Shirley Stombaugh of Kearney and Karen Horn of Gibbon; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Besides his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by wife, Betty in 2004; a son, Gale; a daughter, Jenny; three brothers, Ronald (Jeannie), Dwight and Clifton; two sisters, Beverly (Darrell) Stark and Phyllis (Eldred) Shephard; brothers-in-law, Ike Shephard and Ronald Howell.
Celebration Of Life Graveside Services for Glenn Horn will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Lexington with Pastor Rob Pearson, officiating. The family encourages those attending to bring their own chair. The Celebration will also be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.
There will be a time of family receiving friends on Friday, November 20, from 1-2 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Lexington.
Social distancing and face masks are encouraged.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the Evangelical Free Church in Lexington.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com
Robert Raymond Berke 88, of Lexington passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home.
Bob was born June 23, 1932 on the Berke farm north of Elwood to Theodore C. and Alice E. (Keller) Berke.
He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eustis, attended Rural District #53 (Antelope) in Gosper county, and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. After graduation he enrolled at the University Of Nebraska College Of Agriculture graduating in 1952. Bob was a member of Alpha Gamma RHO Fraternity.
Bob entered the United States Army in 1953 and served his country for three years, first at Fort Sill basic training and in 1954 he graduated from Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. The last two years were spent at Fort Lewis in Washington as an artillery officer. He was honorably discharged in January of 1956.
Bob started farming and ranching in 1956. On June 9, 1957 Bob was united in marriage to Marian A. Courkamp at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eustis. To this union four sons were born: Michael, David, Mitchell and Thomas. In 1958 the couple joined Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington. Bob retired, and they moved from the farm to Lexington in 2002.
Bob enjoyed singing with the Lexington Barbershop Chorus and the Grace Lutheran Choir for many years. Ever since 1964 Bob and Marian have attended the Cornhusker football games in Lincoln. Bob served on several boards: District School #4 Gosper County, Lexington Co-op Oil Company, Dawson County Feeders, Grace Lutheran Church, Federal Land Bank, and the Tri-County Hospital for over thirty-eight years. He also was a member of the American Legion Post #111.
Bob is survived by his wife Marian of Lexington, four sons: Michael of Lexington, David of Lexington, Mitchell and wife Jackie of Elwood and Thomas of Glenwood, Iowa, nine grandchildren: Michaela ( Tyler) Saatman, Joseph (Paige) , Molly (Blake) Kopf, Patrick, Sarah (Jeremy) Taubenheim, Theodore, Madison, Abigayle and Benjamin, great grandchildren: Raelynn, Kathrynn and Jax, one brother, Gary and wife Gail of Beatrice, one sister, Betty Erickson of Phoenix, Arizona as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents.
There will be no visitation.
Private family graveside services with military honors will be held Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington with Pastor Erin Dunlavy and John Strackbein, P.M.A, officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Grace Lutheran Church, Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or the Lexington Community Foundation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com
James S. Larsen, 88, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Avamere in Lexington.
Jim was born November 10, 1930 to James A. and Myrtle A. (Stanford) Larsen. He received his education in the Lexington area and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. After graduation he attended Fort Collins A&M and then returned to Lexington to farm. On September 10, 1950 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Roether in Lexington. Two children were blessed to this union: Ann and Chris. Marilyn preceded Jim in death on August 10, 2010 after nearly sixty years of marriage.
Jim spent his working years farming in the Lexington area. He received the Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher award from the Lexington Chamber of Commerce in 1961. Jim was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church in Lexington. He was a past member of the Plum Creekers, Eagles, Elks and was a 4H leader. Jim enjoyed spending time at the Heartland Military Museum, Dawson County Historical Society and collecting John Deere Tractors.
Survivors include his daughter, Ann and husband Frank Albertson of Lakewood, Colorado; son, Chris and wife Kira of Lexington; granddaughter, Jaime Adessa and her children, Joseph and Jaden Adessa; grandson, Nathan and wife Jennifer Philips and their children, Jaelyn, Jake, Taylor and Lily Philips, Elena, Noah and Isaiah Mettler and granddaughter, Ashley Larsen.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn; brother, Billie and a sister, Mary Ann.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 16, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Pastor Michael Boling, officiating.
Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to the Heartland Military Museum or the Dawson County Historical Society, both in Lexington.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2014-07-25
- Maiden Name: Viig
Marjorie M. Blevins, 84, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Friday, July 25, 2014, at Plum Creek Healthcare Community in Lexington. She was born November 22, 1929, in Cozad, Nebraska, to Peter H. and Sylvia (Larsen) Viig. Marjorie was a 1948 graduate of Lexington High School. Following High School Marjorie was active in farming, feeding livestock and riding tractors.
Marjorie was united in marriage to G. Gordon Blevins on May 7, 1950, in Lexington, Nebraska. The marriage was blessed with two daughters, Pamela & Janette.
Marjorie was a lifetime resident of the Lexington/Cozad area. After working on the farm Marjorie would become a secretary at Plum Creek Medical Group and before she retired she worked almost twenty years as a bookkeeper for Don Ondrak.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Danish Sisters & a 4-H leader.
Marjorie loved sewing, crocheting, knitting & quilting. She enjoyed photography and was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker football fan. Marjorie also had a knack for working with computers. She was able to keep up with the new technology even into her early 80’s.
Marjorie is survived by her two daughters; Pam and husband Tom Day of Gretna, Nebraska and Janette Blevins of Lexington, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Tom and wife Lena Day of Germany, Daniel and wife Alexia Day of Norfolk, Virginia, Jason and wife Leslie Day of Omaha, Nebraska & Jessica and husband Todd Schmitt of Pacific Junction, Iowa; seven great-grandchildren, Michael, Gabriella, Tyler, Todd, Oliver, Zach & Kytrin; One sister, Elaine and husband Bill Karr of Greeley, Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gordon, brother Vernon and sister-in-law Jean Viig; sister Berniece Kimball & brother-in-law Ben Kimball.
Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Reverend Caroline Vickery officiating.
Private Interment will be prior to Memorial Service at Robb Cemetery south of Lexington.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or Lexington Volunteer Fire Department.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences with the family, please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2011-03-14
James G. O’Donnell, 80, of Lexington, Nebraska, died March 14, 2011, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington.
He was born on March 18, 1930, to James V. & Esther (Grantham) O’Donnell in Lexington, Nebraska. Jim went to grade school in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School in 1948. Following High School, he earned a degree from Colorado State University at Ft. Collins in 1952. Jim met his wife in Ft. Collins and were married on October 12, 1952, in Ft. Collins. Four children were born to this union: Coleen, Terry, Kevin & Kathy.
The couple moved to Lexington, Nebraska in 1953. Jim was a banker and worked at Farmers State Bank for almost twenty years. Following his time at the bank, James worked various odd jobs to tinkering on his classic cars. He then married Jackie. They would later divorce.
Jim was a past president of the Lexington Jaycee’s, member of the Chamber of Commerce, Eagles Club, First United Methodist Church & Goldenrod Antique Auto Club. He also donated to numerous charities.
He loved his cars and cards. Jim was a Dodge man and loved collecting classic cars from the thirties. He enjoyed taking his cars and driving them through various parades, and going on tours and to National events. James also enjoyed Nascar, he was one of the founding members to bring Dawson County Speedway to Lexington. He looked forward to playing cards with his friends every week. Family was important to Jim as well. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and spending time with them. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors include two sons: Terry and wife Diane O’Donnell of Cozad, Nebraska
Kevin and wife Annette O’Donnell of Seward, Nebraska
Two daughters: Coleen and husband Dave Storjohann of Lexington, Nebraska
Kathy and husband Bill Long of Lexington, Nebraska
One sister: Kathleen Walton of Bowie, Maryland
Fourteen grandchildren and Thirteen great-grandchildren.
Three nephews, extended family and many friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Margaret and his second wife Jackie, one infant grandson Adam.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011, at 10:30 at First United Methodist Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Tess Hufford, officiating.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 18, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
Please direct online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.
- Date Posted: 1999-08-19
OVERTON, Neb. - Billy C. Adams, 69, of Overton, died Aug. 19, 1999, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington, Neb. The Rev. Donald Buhrman will officiate. Burial with military honors will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m Monday at Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington with a wake service that same evening at 7.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church, the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice.
Adams was born Feb. 14, 1930, in Moline, to James and Alice (Anderson) Adams. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1948.
On June 10, 1953, he married Rita Tingelhoff in Lexington.
Adams served in the United States Air Force for 23 years. After he retired, he worked at Sperry New Holland in Lexington for 10 years.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Adams, Overton; a son, Thomas Adams, Milden Hall, England; four daughters, Marietta Adams, Henderson, Neb., Jolene Fischer, Cambridge, Neb., Norma Yeutter, Cozad, Neb., and Kellie Anderson, North Platte, Neb.; three brothers, Homer "Bud" Adams, Winfield, Harold "James" Adams, Superior, Neb., and Larry Adams, Virginia Beach, Va.; a sister, Jeanette Dorner, Omaha, Neb.; and nine grandchildren.
Three daughters, Marie Kathleen Adams, Mary Elizabeth Adams and Connie Joann Adams, preceded him in death.
- Date Posted: 2016-10-05
- Maiden Name: Kain
Jeanne Marie Kain Kelly, 86, of Lincoln, Nebraska, former Lexington resident, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at Independence House Memory Care on Coddington in Lincoln.
Jeanne was born December 25, 1929 at the Lexington City Hospital to Lloyd and Dorothy (Rosenberg) Kain. She was a 1948 graduate of Lexington High School. She attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, where she was initiated into Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and served as house manager.
She married James C. Kelly on June 22, 1951 at the home of her grandmother, Mildred Crane Rosenberg. Reverend Lawrence Davis of the Methodist Church officiating. Attendants were the late William L. Kelly, brother of Jim, and his wife, the late Mary Kelly, who had been married a few years earlier on June 22.
Jim and Jeanne were members of the First Presbyterian Church, as was Jim’s mother, Clethal B. Kelly.
Jeanne was on the board of the Dawson County Historical Society and was secretary to the museum’s executive board for several years. She was a Cub Scout Den mother for many years. Jeanne was the past secretary of the Lexington Community Foundation Board. Later, she was a member of the Advisory Board of the Foundation.
She was initiated into Chapter AN, P.E.O. She later became a charter member of Chapter GR, P.E.O. She served in all the offices and was chapter president for two terms. Jeanne served on the board of the Lexington Library for nine years. She was a member and two-term president of the Lexington Investor’s Club. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Lanning Post 111. She volunteered several years for Mid-Nebraska Community Services in Lexington. Jim and Jeanne were Guardians of Job’s Daughters.
Jeanne moved from Lexington to Lincoln to be closer to her sons in 2010 and lived at Legacy Estates. In early 2015 she moved to Independence House on Coddington, where she lived until her death.
Jeanne enjoyed reading, writing, and editing. She was an avid reader of newspapers. Her father, Lloyd Kain, was publisher of the Lexington Clipper and when Jeanne was in high school he assigned her to make phone calls around town for social news. She soon developed a list of regulars who were excited to take her calls each week. They volunteered names of friends they had visited for dinner, of guests they had hosted in their homes, and told her of family news and recent trips out of town.
Jeanne read several newspapers and always had a pen handy to make edits and corrections. When family members picked up a newspaper, it was easy to tell if she had read it yet by whether or not she had worked the crossword puzzle or had written notes and corrections on news articles.
She was a regular letter-writer, staying in touch with friends and family through the mail. She often clipped and included newspaper and magazine articles she thought would be of interest to the letter recipient.
Jeanne loved to host friends for coffee, or go to their houses. She enjoyed people of all ages. As she and her circle of friends in Lexington grew older and many stopped driving, she picked them up.
She kept scrapbooks for her sons. She compiled a family history of notes, journals, and photos. Jeanne enjoyed visits from grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. During the last year and a half of her life, she grew close to the staff and residents at Independence House.
Jeanne is survived by her three sons: Tom and Michelle of Elkhorn; Jim of Lincoln; and Joe and Susie of Lincoln. Her 7 Grandchildren are: Ben (Robin), Andrew (Gina), John (Jill), Alex, Mike (Lindsay), Shannon, and Tom. Nine Great-grandchildren are: Ben, Isaac, Parker, Sienna, Rylan, Brooklyn, and Jack; Evan and Austin.
Preceding Jeanne in death were her parents and husband, Jim.
Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 10, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Reverend Polly Deppen-Williams officiating.
There will be no visitation. Interment will be held prior to the memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Community Foundation or First Presbyterian Church.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2017-11-25
- Maiden Name: Wickard
Donna Jean Marshall, 87, of Kearney, formerly of Elm Creek, died at her home on Nov. 8, 2017, surrounded by family.
Memorial services will be held Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church at 1623 Central Ave., Kearney, with the Rev. Doug Gahn officiating. Private burial will be at the Williamsburg Cemetery prior to the service.
Donna’s family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home, 4115 Ave. N, Kearney.
Donna was born near Sumner on July 29, 1930 to Joyce Clair and Lucille (Thornton) Wickard, as the fourth of five children. She attended grade school and high school in Sumner and Lexington, graduating in 1948.
She went to Kearney State Teachers college before marrying the love of her life, Eugene Marshall in 1950. Eugene and Donna lived and raised their three children, Penny, Candy, and Jeff, in the Platte River Valley south of Elm Creek until they moved to Kearney in 2014.
Donna worked at her dad’s business, Wickard Service, in Lexington from childhood until 1952. After marrying Eugene, Donna embraced her new life as the wife of a farmer and auctioneer. She worked at Eugene’s side – managing the books and accounts for the farming and livestock business; working as the Office Manager for the Kearney Livestock Commission Company; and helping create a thriving auction business serving as the bookkeeper, cashier, clerk, chief bill collector – and doing whatever else was needed!
Donna’s work extended beyond the family businesses to professional associations supporting auctioneers and livestock owners. She became an active member in the Nebraska Auctioneers Auxiliary – serving on the Board of Directors and numerous committees, writing for the “Power Behind the Gavel” columns, and attending every convention until her retirement. In 2003, she was inducted into the Nebraska Auctioneers Auxiliary Hall of Fame. She also helped clerk the Buffalo County 4-H Auctions and was recognized in 1997 for her outstanding dedication.
Donna proudly supported and was recognized for her contributions to the beef industry by serving on the National Live Stock and Meat Board and the Nebraska Beef Council. Donna was an early and committed volunteer to the Cattlemen’s Classic where she led the sale clerking teams for over 10 years. She was inducted into the Cattlemen’s Classic Hall of Fame in 2016.
Donna’s commitment to her community was unfailing. With Eugene, she was part of the heart and soul of the Williamsburg Community. Donna was a member of the Williamsburg United Methodist Church for 65 years. Donna served as treasurer for the Church and was a member of almost every committee at one time or another. She chaired the Lord’s Acre Celebration Auction from its beginning, wrote many book reviews for the Church’s monthly newsletter, and led a non-denominational Bible study group. Donna also served on the Williamsburg Cemetery Association Board.
But most important to her in her life were her three children and their families. Donna supported her children and grandchildren through years of endless 4-H projects, shows, demonstrations, and speeches – along with many high school music concerts, theater productions, sports activities, and proms and homecoming events. No matter how busy her working life, she never missed an important performance or event. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was loved and will be missed by many.
Her survivors include a sister, Helen Nickel; three children, Penny Buettner, Candy Marshall and husband Jerry Stehlik, and Jeff Marshall and wife Becky; seven grandchildren, David Buettner, Jonathan (Shawna) Buettner, Madeline and Will Stehlik, Lacy Donald; Hannah (Blake) Hild, and Leah (Gavin) Kenney; and four great-grandchildren, Marshall and Jaxon Donald, and Birkley and Alyia Buettner.
She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene in April of 2017, brothers Morris and Dean Wickard, sister Fannie Joan Wickard, and grandson T.J. Buettner.
Memorials are suggested to the Williamsburg United Methodist Church or the Williamsburg Cemetery Association. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com.
- Date Posted: 2017-06-20
Norman L. Anders, 85, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died June 20, 2017, at his home. Norman L. Anders, 85, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died June 20, 2017, at his home.
Norman was born on September 13, 1931 in Cozad, Nebraska, to Lawrence E. and Sylvia F. (Murray) Anders.
Norman grew up on various farms in Dawson County, Nebraska, and graduated from Lexington High School in May of 1948. He graduated from the University of Nebraska where he attained an Ag. Degree in May of 1954.
Norman married Glenda Wolfe on January 2, 1954, and to this union three daughters were born, Patricia, Cynthia, and Michelle.
With his love of the farm and his Ag degree Norman became a farm and ranch loan officer for Farmers Home Administration and later John Hancock Life Insurance and Loan Company. In 1973, he opened his own real estate office in Kearney where he specialized in farm & ranch sales. In 1983, he became Vice President and Ag loan officer for Sherman County Bank in Loup City. He retired in 1997 and he and Glenda moved to Springfield, Missouri, enjoying time with family and friends and of course Branson. They returned to Nebraska in 2003, and settled in Lincoln, back where they began their married life together.
Norman was an avid Husker fan all his life, and worked for the Husker Event staff when he returned to Lincoln. Wherever they lived it was important for Norman to find a Church for his family.
Survivors include his wife Glenda of Lincoln; daughters and sons-in-law Pat and Bill Wood of Kearney, Nebraska, Cindy and John Wargo of Medina, Ohio and Michelle and Mike Slack of Lincoln, Nebraska; Six grandchildren; Eric and wife Andrea Wood, Jason and wife Angela Wood, Stacey Wood, Jessica and husband Adam Neill, Timaree and husband Adam Harris, McKenna Slack and fiance' Matthew Brady; two step-grandchildren are John and Hannah Wargo; five great-grandchildren are Caleb, Charis, and Josiah Wood, and Peyton and Piper Neill; sisters are LaVawn (Richard) Whitted and Sharlene (Paul) Belisle all of Nampa, Idaho; brothers-in-law are Alan (Cheryl) Wolfe of Colombia, Missouri, Roger (Myra) Wolfe of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Gordon Wolfe of Citrus Heights, California; also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Shirley Anders, and sister-in-law, Beckie Wolfe; brother-in-law Kenny Wolfe, and his in-laws Roy and Alma Wolfe.
Funeral Services will be Monday, June 26, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at LexChristian Church in Lexington, Nebraska with grandson Reverend Eric Wood officiating. In honor of Norman’s love of the Huskers please feel free to wear your Husker Red!
Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery near Lexington.
Visitation will be held Sunday, June 25, 2017, from 4-6 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to Southview Baptist Church of Lincoln, First Baptist Church of Kearney, and Pathways to Compassion Hospice in Lincoln.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences with the family, please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2006-01-21
- Maiden Name: Jensen
Barbara MacLean, 75, of Wymore died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2006, at the Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Wymore United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Richard Sykes officiating. Burial will be at the Blue Springs Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one hour preceding the service. Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Charles MacLean; three sons, Kemmit (Kimberly) MacLean of Sumter, S.C., Chauncey MacLean and his special friend Michelle Barden of Seattle, Wash., and Greg (Nancy) MacLean of Lincoln; a niece whom they raised, Jeneta (Chris) Smith of Lincoln; three grandchildren, Suzanna, Madison, and Jackson MacLean; two step grandchildren, Misty and Tanea Clover; four step great-grandchildren; a brother, Jeffrey (Sue) Jensen of Parker, Colo.; two sisters, Marilyn (Norman) Nelson of Springview; and Elaine Shanks of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sisters-in-law, Lin Jensen of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Dorothy Naugle of Hooversville, Pa.; along with nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Viola Jensen; a brother, Bruce Jensen; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Shanks.
Barbara was born Dec. 22, 1930, on a farm near Cozad to Uffe and Beuhla (Boggs) Jensen, where she spent most of her childhood.
She moved to Lexington when she was in the tenth grade and was a 1948 graduate of Lexington High School. She attended Grand View College in Des Moines and Kearney State College. She taught rural school in Dawson County.
On June 6, 1954, she married Charles MacLean at Lexington. They lived in Japan, Kearney, Lincoln, Alma, Pawnee City and moved to Blue Springs in 1964, where they established the Pinecrest Tree Farm. She served as the general manager until they moved to Wymore in 1995. She then assisted her husband in the Homestead Fence Company, which was operated from their residence.
Barbara was an active member of the Wymore United Methodist Church, where she served as president of the United Methodist Women, served as delegate to the Nebraska Annual Conference, and also served on every board and committee within the Wymore church. She was also district president of the United Methodist Women, served as district membership, nurture, and outreach chairman, was chairman of the district nominating committee, and served as a Nebraska delegate of the United Methodist Women national convention.
Together with her husband, they were members of the Nebraska Christmas Tree Growers Association and the National Christmas Tree Growers Association. She was a member of the Blue Springs Community Improvement. She worked with the Mother-To-Mother program, was a member of the Wymore Book Club, Friends of the Wymore Library, Break and Swing Square Dance Club at Wymore and the Rusty Gate Square Dance Club at Lexington, and was a past member of Chapter Q of P.E.O.Memorial to the establishment of an endowment fund for the Wymore United Methodist Church with Letha Boerrigter in charge.
- Date Posted: 2008-01-15
- Maiden Name: Young
Norma Louise Rickel, 77, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. She was born February 4, 1930, at Medicine Lodge, Kansas, to Gerald and Edith (Saal) Young. Norma moved to many different towns, because of her father's job, prior to coming to Lexington as a sophomore in high school. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. Following graduation, she worked at Cozad State Bank.
Norma was united in marriage to Richard Rickel on June 11, 1950, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. Three children were blessed to this union; Sue, Jim, and Jeri. Following the couple's marriage, Norma worked for Lessig's Tots & Teens and spent 25 years with the Platte Valley Collection Agency. Dick and Norma were licensed HAM Radio operators with the call letters, WD0CJH.
She was a member of Dawson County #33, Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Gopher Smokers. Norma enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, Nebraska football, going to McDonald's for her twice a day "coke fix" and people watching at Walmart. She enjoyed going for rides and being with friends at the Lexington Fitness Center. She will be so very missed.
Survivors include her husband: Richard Rickel of Lexington, Nebraska. One son: Jim (Natalie) Rickel of Lexington, Nebraska. Two daughters: Jeri (Dave) Jaixen of Grand Island, Nebraska Sue Hedges of Waterloo, Nebraska. One brother: Dr. Gerald, Jr. and wife, Lee Young of Barrington, Illinois. Seven grandchildren: Matt (Leslie) Irwin of Omaha, Nebraska; Becky (Rocky) Doerr of Andover, Minnesota; Carissa (Kyle) Stritt of Kearney, Nebraska; Beth Jaixen of Phoenix, Arizona; Brandon Howell of Lincoln, Nebraska; Josh Irwin of Des Moines, Iowa; and Trisha Rickel of Lexington, Nebraska. Three great-grandchildren: Abby and Kaitlyn Doerr and Avery Stritt.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents. Norma's body was cremated. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 21, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Todd Karges officiating. A Memorial Book Signing will be held Sunday, January 20, 2008, from 2-4 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to Dawson County #33, Order of the Eastern Star or the Lexington Fire Department. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
- Date Posted: 2008-05-18
- Maiden Name: Johnson
Lorraine Warner, 77, of Gothenburg, died on May 18, 2008 at Gothenburg. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg, with Lonna Grabenstein, PMA officiating. Burial will be in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Visitation was on Tuesday, May 20, at the American Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ben of Gothenburg; two sons Lonnie (Sandy) Warner; Brad (Michele) Warner, all of Gothenburg; three daughters, Patricia (Duane) Stevens of Sumner, Linda (Eldon) Rodine of Gothenburg, Pamela (Michael) Houchin of Gothenburg; one brother Marion Johnson of Curtis; one sister Elaine (Bill) Holliday of Lexington; ten grandchildren, Leigh Ann (Charles) Taylor, Derek Rodine, Kiel (Lacey) Stevens, Kasia Stevens, Adam and Caleb Warner, James (Mia) Houchin, Travis Houchin, Joseph and Raymond Warner; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Jerold; a sister-in-law Retha Johnson; and a grandson Joshua Dale Warner.
Lorraine Margaret was born on Oct. 15, 1930 at Freedom, to Knowles and Lillian (Johnson) Bush. She grew up on the family farm northwest of Bartley and attended school at Farnam. She lived at Farnam and Lexington. She graduated in 1948 from Lexington High School.
On Aug. 27, 1950, she was united in marriage to Ben Warner at Lexington, and to this union five children were born.
Lorraine worked at Evans Bakery, Slacks Nursing Home and Hilltop Estates. She was a member of the American Lutheran Church.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lutheran Church window fund, or Diabetes Research. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.blasestrauser.com
- Date Posted: 2008-05-24
William "Bill" Thomas Karr, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington, Nebraska, where he had been a resident for just a few days.
He was born August 22, 1928, in Miller, Nebraska, to Guy Winfred and Mary Veronica (Curran) Karr. He attended his early elementary years in Overton, Nebraska until his family moved to Lexington where he attended public school until graduating in 1948. As a young adult he worked for his father in the hay business. On November 27, 1955, he married Kay Ruth Yeiter in Cozad, Nebraska. They moved to a farm south of Cozad where Bill farmed for 45 years. Bill was married to Kay for 32 years, until her death in 1987. He then married Lois Lorraine Michel in January of 1989. He retired from farming in 1999, and moved to Lexington.
Bill was active in 4-H and Sparerib Clubs. He held many offices in the Presbyterian Church through the years. He started Darr Packing in earlier years. He loved farm life, tending to the hogs and cattle. He was a caring and loving person all of his life. The family will really miss such a wonderful father, husband, and grandfather. "Farewell "Will".
Survivors include his wife: Lois Karr of Lexington, Nebraska. Sons: Mike & Leann Karr of Laguna Hills, California, Scott & Terry Tomasek of Omaha, Nebraska. Daughters: Nancy & John Abel of Montrose, Colorado, Kelly & Steve Schneider of Grand Island, Nebraska. Seven grandchildren: Kelsey, Jana and Matt Karr of California; Katie & Holly Abel of Montrose, California; Tucker Tomasek of Monroe, Washington; Trista Tomasek of Kansas City, Missouri. One great-grandson: Seth Karr of California. One sister: Vivian Grange of Hood River, Oregon. A Nephew: Jack Lhotak of Lexington, Nebraska. Bill was preceded in death, in addition to his first wife, by his parents and six sisters.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverends Caroline Vickery and Ron Roemmich officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2008, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or the Donor's Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. You may express your sympathy to the family by sending to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2009-03-02
- Maiden Name: McInturf
Doris J. Parks, 78, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday, March 2, 2009, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington. She was born January 17, 1931, at Oxford, Nebraska, to Leland and Hazel (Strever) McInturf.
Doris graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. She went on to further her education at Midwestern School of Evangelism in Ottumwa, Iowa. She returned to Lexington following college and worked at Baumgartner's 5 & 10.
She was united in marriage to Garner Parks on August 21, 1965, at the Church of Christ in Lexington, Nebraska. Garner was a widowed father of five children and Doris raised these kids as her own.
Doris was an excellent seamstress. She sewed the men's suits and ladies' dresses for several of the children's weddings. She was a wonderful cook and crocheted beautiful afghans for each member of the family.
Doris was a charter member of the Church of Christ. She was always very active in the church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and director of Vacation Bible School.
Survivors include three sons: David & Doris Parks of Owatonna, Minnesota, Ron & Ginn Parks of Lincoln, Nebraska, Dan & Terry Parks of Rockville, Maryland, Two daughters: Lanette & Mark Loseke of Kearney, Nebraska, Cheryl & David Eakins of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Fourteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren with one on the way.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Garner on April 28, 2008.
Funeral Services will be Friday, March 6, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Nathan Rhea officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 5, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2009-03-29
- Maiden Name: Zeplin
Zeplin, Jeanne M., Jun 9, 1930 - Mar 29, 2009, Lincoln, passed away peacefully at The Monarch.
She retired in 1985 after a life's work with U.S. West. Survived by sisters, Mary Ann Englert, CA, Pat Zeplin, Lincoln, Kathy Ramsey, AZ, Lois Carnes, CA; brother, Jim, Lincoln.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Nora Zeplin; sister, Maureen; brothers, Jack and Patrick.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Wed., 4/8/09, 10am Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3128 "S" Street, Lincoln. ROSARY Tues., 4/7/09, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street. BURIAL Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha. VISITATION Mon. 12 Noon-9pm, Tues. 9am-9pm at Funeral Home, Wed. 9-10am at Church. MEMORIALS The Monarch or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948.
- Date Posted: 2010-07-21
Harley A. Richardson, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday, June 21st, 2010, at Cozad Community Hospital.
He was born May 2nd, 1931, on the farm south of Lexington to Herbert and Matilda (Lantz) Richardson. Harley was a 1948 graduate of Lexington High School and a 1952 graduate of the University of Nebraska.
Harley was united in marriage to Jeanette Neville on November 10th, 1951, at Broken Bow, Nebraska. Following the couple's marriage Harley entered the United States Air Force and was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. After moving a few times with the military, they returned to the farm south of Lexington.
He was a member of St. Peter's in the Valley Episcopal Church, the American Legion, Sparerib Club and Lakeside Country Club. Harley was a rural mail carrier for several years, helped deliver meals-on-wheels, enjoyed Nebraska Cornhusker football and was a member of the N Club.
Harley loved attending his children's and grandchildren's school activities and traveling with Jeanette.
Survivors include his son, Jeff (Amy) Richardson of Kearney, Nebraska; daughters, Terry (Scott) Tomasek of Omaha, Nebraska and Cindy Schmeeckle of Cozad, Nebraska; sister, Pauline Stoddard of Lincoln, Nebraska; eight grandchildren, Mindy Allen of Bellevue, Nebraska, Tucker Tomasek of Seattle Washington, Chad Schmeeckle of Phoenix, Arizona, Trista Tomasek of Kansas City, Missouri, Joe Richardson of Kearney, Chris (Chelsea) Schmeeckle of Springfield, Missouri, Gabby Schmeeckle of Cozad, Nebraska and Marcus Richardson of Omaha, Nebraska; three great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Jessica and Tommy Allen; one niece, one nephew, many cousins and friends.
Harley was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanette in 2009 and one brother-in-law, Glen Stoddard.
Burial was held prior to the Memorial Service at 1 p.m. at Robb Cemetery south of Lexington. Memorial Services were held Friday, June 25th, 2010, at 3 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with the Rev. Kay Knudson and the Rev. Caroline Vickery officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Central Plains Home Health & Hospice in Cozad, the Lexington Community Foundation or St. Peter's in the Valley Episcopal Church. Expressions of Sympathy or condolence may be sent to the family via: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington was in charge of arrangements.
- Date Posted: 2011-01-10
- Maiden Name: Johnson
Elaine F. Holliday, 80, of Lexington, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad. Funeral Services were Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with the Rev. Tess Hufford officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation was held Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
She was born Oct. 15, 1930, in Freedom to Knowles and Lillian (Bush) Johnson. She grew up on the family farm northwest of Bartley and attended school at Farnam. She lived at Farnam and Lexington. Elaine was a 1948 graduate of Lexington High School. She was united in marriage to Bill Holliday on Oct. 19, 1949, at Lexington. Two sons were blessed to this marriage, Rod and Dan.
Elaine spent much of her time taking care of other people. She so enjoyed her time working with the elderly at Westside Care Home and going into people's homes and taking care of them there. She loved her "patients" as if they were family. She loved being outdoors and growing her beautiful flowers. She collected crystal, stamps and made beautiful crocheted afghans.
For the past 30 years one could see Elaine helping Bill with their lawn business, mowing and weeding. They were the original "Keep Lexington Beautiful" couple.
Elaine was a 50-plus-years active member of the First United Methodist Church in Lexington.
Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Bill Holliday of Lexington; two sons, Dan Holliday of Lexington, Rod Holliday of Waxahachie, Texas; one brother, Marion Johnson of Curtis; one brother-in-law, Ben Warner of Gothenburg; three grandchildren, Stacey (Nate) Loose of Lincoln, Matt (Shayla) Holliday of Hastings, Rodney, Jr. (Suzanne) Holliday of Waxahachie, Texas and six great-grandchildren, Kyra and Riley Loose, Blake and Morgan Holliday and Ryan and Noah Holliday. Elaine is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jerrold; her twin sister, Lorraine Warner and sister-in-law, Retha Johnson. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or the donor's choice. Please direct online condolences to the family through reynoldslovefuneralhome.com. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
- Date Posted: 2010-12-18
James F. Roberts, 80, of Lincoln, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at Lincoln. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with the Rev. Caroline Vickery officiating. Private burial will be held prior to the memorial service at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation was Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Jim was born June 11, 1930, in Lexington, to John H. and Athea L. (Hines) Roberts. Jim was a graduate of Lexington High School, attended Wabash College in Indiana, and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
He was an outstanding leader and innovator in the beef industry at the state and national levels. He was founder and owner of Roberts Cattle Company in Lexington. He was a member of the University of Nebraska Foundation Board of Trustees, the Chancellor's Club at the University of Nebraska, Cattlemen, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
Jim was the Agricultural 2001 Committee Chairman, President of Ag Builders, a member of Lincoln Foundation Board of Directors, and was appointed to the Task Force for Higher Education in 1984, by Governor Bob Kerrey. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, the Lexington Masonic Lodge (Thistle Lodge) and the American Legion. Jim served his country as a staff sergeant in the Nebraska Air National Guard.
Jim was the recipient of the Ak-Sar-Ben Agriculture Achievement Award in 1983, and the Nebraska Hall of Agriculture Achievement in 1983. He was named the NCA's National Cattle Businessman of the Year in 1987, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Block and Bridle Club Honoree in 1988, Nebraska Builders recipient in 1989, and received the Business Leadership Award from the Alumni Association of the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Roberts of Lincoln; children, John (Darci) Roberts of Lincoln, Dan (Tempie) Roberts of Lexington, Steve (Cheryl) Roberts of Omaha, Chris (Lori) Hansen of Holbrook, Gini (Burlin) Germany of Las Vegas, Nevada, Lorrie (Brett) Scott of College Station, Texas and Cara (Norm Clarke) Roberts of Las Vegas, Nevada. Jim was always an active part of the children's lives. He often thought of his employees as family also. Jim will be very missed.
He was also survived by his former wife, Barbara Roberts of Tucson, Ariz., as well as 11 grandchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John and Athea.
Memorials are suggested to, in lieu of flowers, First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, People's City Mission in Lincoln or Westcliffe Foundation, Westcliffe, Colo. Please make online condolences to the family through reynoldslovefuneralhome.com. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
- Date Posted: 2012-03-16
- Maiden Name: Alkire
Jane Alkire Hibberd, 81, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington.
Jane was born on April 19, 1930, in Lexington, Nebraska to Leonard and Helen (Teets) Alkire. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1948 and attended Nebraska Wesleyan. After her children entered public school, she enrolled at Kearney State College and earned a BA followed by a MA in Elementary education (magna cum laude). Jane taught 2nd grade at Bryan Elementary for 24 years influencing the lives and education of hundreds of young people.
She was united in marriage to William C. Hibberd on May 12, 1951. This union produced three sons: Charles, Brian and James Hibberd.
Jane was a devoted mother to her children and grandchildren, always engaged in their education and activities. She inspired them to become better educated, more productive citizens and valued members of their communities. Jane was actively engaged in the First United Methodist Church in a variety of service roles including United Methodist Women, and ESL classes for new Lexington residents. Jane loved her friends and enjoyed her membership in Chapter GR P.E.O., the Lexington Investors group and strong supporter of the Lexington Community Foundation. She loved to travel and ventured to Eastern Europe, China and Alaska.
Survivors include three sons and their families: Chuck and Janel Hibberd of West Lafayette, IN and children Matt of St. Louis and Katie of West Lafayette, IN. Brian Hibberd of Bremerton, WA and children Jenni and Christopher of Minneapolis, MN. Jim and Marcia Hibberd of Longmont, CO and son Ben of Longmont, CO. Jane is also survived by her brother David and June Alkire of Matthews, NC and sisters-in-law Dee and Dale Kugler of Lexington and Rosie Jelden of Greeley, CO.
Jane is preceded in death by her husband, William C. Hibberd, brother Leonard Eugene Alkire, and parents, Leonard and Helen (Teets) Alkire. Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverend Tess Hufford officiating. Burial will be held prior to the memorial service at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation will be Sunday, March 18, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to Lexington Community Foundation, First United Methodist Church or the Donor's Choice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward condolences to the family via the funeral website at: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2012-03-24
- Maiden Name: Linn
Wilma Faye (Linn) Nansel, 81, of Lexington, Nebraska, died March 24, 2012 at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born November 22, 1930 in rural Lexington, Nebraska. She was the only child of Millard and Nellie (Peters) Linn. She attended rural school in Dawson County and graduated from Lexington High School in 1948 and Nebraska State Teachers College(University of Nebraska Kearney) in 1952. She taught high school business classes in Arnold, Nebraska for 1 year.
Wilma married Wayne Nansel on June 6, 1953, in Lexington, Nebraska. The couple lived on Wayne's family farm in Arnold, Nebraska until 1954 when they moved to her present home south of the Darr Bridge, the former Elmer Grafton farm.
Wilma was a member of the Lexington First Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school and was a member of Presbyterian Women. She cherished any opportunity to enhance her extensive knowledge of the Bible and she lived by example of her strong faith in God. Playing rummy and joking around her family were favorite past times. She enjoyed farm life and especially gardening and raising chickens.
Survivors include: two sons, Alan and Lynda Nansel, Little Rock, Arkansas, Gene Nansel, Lexington, Nebraska; three daughters, Kathy and Kent Trembly, Wahoo, Nebraska, Marcia Nansel and Marty Russon, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Diane and Mark Hall, Johnston, Iowa; ten grandchildren, Melissa (Christo) Philip, Jennifer (Ryan) Gross, Kristina Trembly, David (Lacy) Trembly, Andrew Czapla, Alyssa Czapla, Ian Nansel, Daniel Nansel, Reed Zapf and Rachel Heft; four great-grandchildren Karuna, Luke and Vivek Philip and Hadlee Trembly; two step-granchildren, Alexandra Russon and Andrew Russon. Wilma was preceded in death by: her husband, parents, a son-in-law Thomas Czapla, brother-in-law Gary Bassett, sister-in-law Charlotte Nansel, niece Sandra Coleman and grandchild, Ryan Zapf.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Nebraska. A private family burial service will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery south of Cozad, Nebraska.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Lexington First Presbyterian Church, or the donor's choice.
- Date Posted: 2012-08-19
Henry W. "Hank" Barnes, 80, of Amarillo, Texas, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 at the LaGrone-Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Coulter Road Chapel with the Rev. Lance Herrington officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery with military honors.
The family received friends Tuesday evening at the funeral home at 8310 S. Coulter.
Henry, better known as Hank, was born Aug. 6, 1932 in Broken Bow, to Roy and Ella Barnes. He attended School in Callaway until his junior year in high school, when his family moved to Lexington, where he graduated from high school in 1948.
He married Della Pinkerton in Lexington on March 4, 1956. Hank enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954. Hank and Della moved to San Antonio in the spring of 1957 and moved to Amarillo in 1976. He spent his entire life working in the construction industry, working in almost all types of construction from highway to land leveling, pipeline work and finally building construction. He loved his work and was dedicated and loyal to his employers. Mr. Barnes was a loving and devoted Christian husband. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Della; a brother, Clifford (Mary) Barnes of Lexington; two sisters, Donna Mae (Larry) Crain of San Antonio, JoAnn (Richard) Woehrle of Lexington and many loving nieces and nephews.
Hank was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Mae Barnes and five brothers, Robert, LaVerne, Dean Brown, Raymond and Larry.
The family suggests memorials to Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105 or Thomas E. Creek VA Hospice, 6010 W. Amarillo Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.
Sign the online guest book at www.lagroneblackburnshaw.com. Arrangements were by LaGrone-Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors.
- Date Posted: 2014-01-20
Gilbert Walter Gierhan, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014, at Plum Creek Healthcare Community in Lexington.
He was born February 18, 1931, in York, Nebraska, to Walter and Alma (Struempler) Gierhan. He moved to the family farm northwest of Lexington when he was one. Gilbert attended rural school and then graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. He then went on to further his education at the University of Nebraska where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity.
On December 1, 1951, Gilbert enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged on October 31, 1959. His rank was Staff Sargeant; and he was a mechanic on the B-36 airplane, The Peacemaker.
Gilbert was united in marriage to Ethel Brodin on December 10, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Four children were blessed to this marriage; Steven, Brenda, Coleen, and Alan.
He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church, was a past member of the Dawson County Extension Board, Dawson County Feeder's Board, Lexington Co-op Board, 4-H Leader, and Plum Creek Area Barbershoppers. Gilbert enjoyed reading, visiting Air Force museums and air shows. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren; and talking farming with his sons and neighbors.
Gilbert is survived by his wife Ethel of 58 years; sons; Steven (Lori) Gierhan of Lexington, Nebraska; and, Alan Gierhan of Lexington, Nebraska; daughters; Brenda (Alan) Bucher of Allen, Texas; and, Coleen (Don) Pegler of Lincoln, Nebraska; three grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dennis Gierhan; and, sister Carolyn Fisher.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 24, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Rob Kuefner officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Hillside Cemetery northwest of Lexington. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 23, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or the Donor's Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family. Please share online condolences with the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
