Ruth Marie (Mortiz) Conner, age 91, of Julesburg, Colorado and formerly of Arnold, Nebraska passed away on March 16, 2023. She was born February 2, 1932 in Overton, Nebraska to Frank and Olga (Venhauer) Moritz.

She was raised on various farms in the Lexington area. She and her brother, Glenn, helped to raise sheep and pigs while also working in the corn and beet fields. Ruth was well known and recognized for her ability to raise Nebraska (Aksarben) 4-H champion sheep.

Ruth graduated from Lexington High School and attended Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart College in Omaha Ne., where she earned her B.A. in Home Economics. After starting her teaching career, Ruth married LV Conner, the love of her life, on June 8, 1957, was married for over 66 years and raised two children, Marcia and Brad, while living in Arnold, Ne. During her long career in education, most of it employed by Callaway Public School District, she was recognized in 1979 as the Nebraska Home Economics Teacher of the Year.

Ruth was a devoted Catholic Christian and was active in St. Agnes Catholic Parish in Arnold, and some of her many activities included: American Legion Auxiliary, Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer, and Meals on Wheels volunteer. Some of her fondest memories were time spent with both family and friends and traveling in the U.S. and abroad.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to three granddaughters and is survived by husband LV Conner of Julesburg CO, daughter Marcia, (Dennis) Hill of Julesburg CO, son Brad (Marabeth) Conner of Clay Center KS, granddaughter Aubrie Hill of Arvada CO, granddaughter Brenna (Christian) Kaufman of Wichita KS, granddaughter Payton (Drew) Kuckleman of Marysville KS, Sister -In-Laws: Betti Moritz, Alice Conner and many very special family members.

Rosary will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arnold, Nebraska on Saturday, March 25th, 9:00 am, followed by the funeral mass at 10:00 am. Graveside services will be immediately following mass at Arnold Cemetery and all are invited to attend the funeral reception at St. Agnes. Memorials may be made to the St. Agnes Catholic Church, Arnold, Ne. or the Hospice of the Plains, Sterling Co.

 

Robert Brown, age 91, of North Platte, NE, passed away at Great Plains Health on October 13, 2022.

Robert, the son of Fulton and Frieda Brown, was born in Lexington on August 18, 1931. After graduating from Lexington High School in 1949 he served in the Army Reserves from 1950-59.

On November 11, 1951, Robert was united in marriage to Ruth Beauchamp at the Methodist Church in Lexington where they made their home. The couple had five children and were married for nearly 71 years.

In 1974 the family moved to North Platte. Robert worked at Mid-Plains Community College as an automotive mechanic instructor for 21 years until retiring in 1995.

Robert loved gardening and his yard. Being a former high school athlete, he liked all sports but Husker football and the Minnesota Vikings were his favorite teams. Over the years Robert went by many names such as Bob, Brownie and Uncle Bob, but Dad and Grandpa were his favorites.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fulton and Frieda; brothers, Lloyd, Lawrance, Kenneth and Wayne Brown; sisters, Elnora Ryckman and Margaret Garcia; and his son, James.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; sons, Phillip (Polly) Brown of Phoenix, AZ, and Robert (Pam) Brown of North Platte; daughters, Rebecca (Mark) Ryan of Loup City and Nancy Zimmerman of Kearney; his sister, Evelyn Stelk of Grand Island; grandchildren, Matthew, Dennis, Chad, Colby, Austin, Jacob, Michele, Kelly and Jessica; as well as 15 great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren and other family.

Celebration of Life and inurnment will be at a later date. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the donor's choice.

Maiden Name: Hennek

 

Joanne R. Winter, 91, of La Vista, Nebraska, formerly of Sumner passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at CHI Health Mercy in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

She was born Joan Rosie Hennek on December 31, 1930, in Lexington, Nebraska to Claude and Rosie (Hofreiter) Hennek.

There were three "Joan's" in her grade school classroom, so their teacher assigned them each a different spelling to keep them straight. That is why she spells her name differently than what is on her birth certificate. Joanne attended public schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1949.

She married Addison K. Winter on June 14th, 1950, and moved to Sumner, Nebraska to farm. Two children were blessed to this union: Louise and Mark. They raised two children, many cows and a lot of corn.

She began a career as a school cook at SEM Schools which lasted for several years.

After nearly 50 years of marriage, A.K. passed away in 1999, and Joanne continued to live on the farm for a few years with their dog, Liz. Then in 2002 she moved to Omaha to be near family there.

She loved family get togethers, going to recitals, school activities and horse shows. The whole Winter Family even took a Thanksgiving Disney Cruise together in 2013!

Besides being a great cook, she was an avid crocheter and artist in her younger years.

Her recent interests were mostly keeping up on what her grandkids were doing and visiting with friends and neighbors. She loved tuning into the gameshow network and recently began enjoying an evening "tea-time" before bed.

Family surviving:

Daughter, Louise Winter and husband John Neaman of Papillion, NE, their daughters, Crystian Neaman, Omaha, NE, and Amber Neaman, Lincoln, NE.

Son, Mark Winter and his sons Addison, Zander and Jackson of Pearland, TX, his daughter Kelsi (Logan) Macdonald of San Tan Valley, Arizona.

Sister-in-law, Darlene (Hennek)Trautman of Johnson Lake, Nebraska.

Numerous Hennek and Winter nieces and nephews (mostly nieces), including grands and great grands!

Besides her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Addison; brothers, Gene Hennek and Don (Margy) Hennek; brothers-in-law, Virgil (Jeanne) Winter and Roger (Maxine) Winter; nieces, Diane Winter and Kristi (Hennek) Strohmyer; nephews-in-law, Terry McCoy, John Hall and Tom Driscoll.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

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: 2011-03-08

 

John "Jack" Reed, 78, of Cozad died Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Golden Living Care Center in Cozad.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Berryman Funeral Home Chapel in Cozad with Nathan Rhea officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery northeast of Cozad.

Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

He was born Oct. 3, 1932, on a farm east of Lexington to J. Frank and Beulah (Courter) Reed.

On Jan. 20, 1952, he married Gail Christiansen in Cozad.

Survivors include his wife; sons, John of Cozad and Douglas of Seward; daughters, Marcia Pedersen of Plattsmouth, Deb Meredith and Terri Hergenrader, both of Gothenburg, and Kim Morse of Omaha; brothers, Larry of Lexington, Dennis of Kearney and David of Bennington; sisters, Shirley Hill and Linda Bonner, both of Kearney; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Maiden Name: Way

 

Mildred M. Spuhler, 88, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Avamere in Lexington.
Mildred was born on June 15, 1931 in Smithfield, Nebraska to Vernon and Lula (Robb) Way. She received her primary education from Lexington High School graduating with the class of 1949.
She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Spuhler on August 21, 1951 in Lexington, Nebraska. To this union the couple were blessed with four children: Lewis, Cynthia, Jayne, Barbara “Bobbie” and Sharon. The family made their home in Lexington, where Mildred focused her efforts on caring for the home and raising their children. Bob passed away on August 25, 2005.
Mildred was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lexington. She loved tending her flower garden, and always found peace and delight in her yard, winning Yard of the Week twice, which she was very proud of. She enjoyed painting, cross stitch and embroidery and was affectionately known by her family as the Plastic Canvas Queen. Mildred also had a soft heart for all animals, especially cats. Above all, Mildred has left a tremendous legacy of love for her children and especially her grandchildren.
Mildred leaves to celebrate her life; her children, Lewis (Vicky) Spuhler of Brady, Cynthia (Andy) Tenis of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jayne Talbot of Lexington, Barbara “Bobbie” Spuhler of Lexington and Sharon Spuhler (Frank Dugger) of Cozad; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Nathan) Tackett of North Platte, Chad Spuhler of Kearney, Andy (Christine) Tenis of Palm Springs, California, Joseph (Stephanie) Tenis of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jessica (Todd) Hydo of Gothenburg, Brooke (Josh) Dorn of Kearney and Sarah (Logan) Fellers of Lexington; two great-grandchildren, Cydney Spady of North Platte and Travis Hydo of Gothenburg; cousin, Shirley Robb of Kearney; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Lula Way; husband, Bob; grandson, Michael Spuhler; two brothers, Raymond and Elden Way and two sisters, Dorothy Foster and Audrey McClees.
A private family service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel with Reverend Eddie Mariel, officiating. The funeral service will be streamed live through Facebook Live on the Reynolds-Love Facebook page.
Visitation will be on Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home wants to remind people that no more than 10 people will be allowed in the facility at one time. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend a viewing based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or 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: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

 

Iona Grace Hodgson Bednar Shafer of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Sumner passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Yankee Hill Village in Lincoln.

Iona was born January 20, 1932 to Lovell and Grace (Yerg) Hodgson at Lexington, Nebraska.

She attend country school district South 17 for eight years, and graduated from Lexington High School in 1949. She attended Kearney State College one year, then worked one year as secretary for Dawson Public Power in Lexington.

On September 15, 1951 Iona was united in marriage to Robert Stanley Bednar at her parents’ home. They lived on a farm near Sumner, Nebraska. In 1965 they moved into the village of Sumner.

Robert and Iona were blessed with four children, Robert Arlan, Donald Eugene, Patricia Ann, and Thomas Daniel. On June 12, 1975 her husband Robert was killed in an automobile accident.

Iona worked as an administrative secretary for the Sumner Eddyville School from 1966-1989. She also worked as a postal clerk at the Sumner Post Office from 1966-1989. She became Post Master until she retired in 1998.

July 29, 1984 she married Donald J. Shafer and they resided in Sumner where she lived.

Iona accepted Christ and as baptized at the age of nine. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, then the United Church of Sumner after the churches merged.

Preceding her in death was one son, Donald Eugene, her husbands, Robert Bednar and Donald Shafer, her parents, Lovell and Grace Hodgson, one brother, Arbor and sister in law, Fern Hodgson, one great grandson, Zac Raymond Bednar, brother in law and sister in law, Manley and Ellen Robbins, father in law and mother in law Stanley and Christine Bednar.

Survivors are: sons, Bob and Sandy Bednar of Miller, Tom and Tami Bednar of Grand Island, and daughter, Patty and Roger Evans of Lincoln; grandchildren, Bruce and Amy Bednar; Brent and Mindy Bednar, Joel and Gabriel Bednar, McKenzie and Jordan Peters, Grant Bednar, Reid Bednar, Nathan Peters, Kerri and Rob Colón, and Dan Peters; step granddaughter, Katlyn Evans; seven great grandchildren, Mia Kay Bednar, Ty Robert Bednar, Embrie Grace Bednar, Lewis David Bednar, Beau David Bednar, Mack Hunter Bednar, and Jett Ray Bednar; one sister, Nola Hodgson; and nephews and nieces.

She is also survived by: step children: Ladonna and Ken Cartland, Linda Fredrick, Lee Shafter, Lou Jean Smith, Layne Shafter, step grandchildren, Shelly Cartland, Lindsay and Josh Shriber, Aaron and Adam Smith, Alex and Megan Smith, Dakota and Jenny Shafter, Brady and Natalie Shafter, Colt and Kati Shafter, Justin Frederick, Jodi and LeRoy Burks, Amy and Less Boroff, Angela Frederick, Jessica, Jared and Joel Shafter, Matthew and Paul Shafter, and eleven step great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Gymnasium in Sumner with Pastor Ken Hutson, officiating.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at the United Church of Sumner - East Campus.

A private family interment will be prior to the service at Sumner Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

 

Nicholas "Nick" Casper, 88 of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Emerald Care in Columbus.

Nick was born October 10, 1931 in Josselyn, Nebraska to Esper & Mary (Shada) Casper. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1949.  Later, he graduated from the Grand Island Law Enforcement Academy.

Nick served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a Corporal in the Marines and was stationed in Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1954.

After coming back to Lexington, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Bee Darnall on September 16, 1954 in Lexington, and to this union two children were born; Debra & Craig.

They made their home in Lexington and Nick worked for the Union Pacific railroad. Then he went to work for Cornland Beef Packing Plant. And finally he was a jailor at the Dawson County Sheriff's Department before retiring.

Nick was a member of the V.F.W. and a lifetime member of the Eagles Club. He was also affiliated with the St. George Orthodox Church in Kearney, Nebraska.

Nick enjoyed playing cards with friends and his grandchildren.

Nick leaves to celebrate his life; his wife Bonnie; Daughter Deb (Chuck) Jensen of Columbus, grandchildren Alicia (Lee) Klein of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Tim (Ali) Jensen of Papillion, Curt Casper of Houston, Texas, Eric Casper (Melissa Wiederholt, fiancée) of Cozad, Nebraska and Blake Casper of Omaha, Nebraska. Great-Grandchildren; Kory Klein, Casey Klein, Charlie Jensen and Josephine Jensen.  And daughter-in-law Terri Casper of Lexington, Nebraska.  He has 3 sisters: Virginia Meyer of Lexington, Nebraska, Bobbie (Harry) Brunk of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Carol (Otto) Bihlmaier of Florida.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.

Nick was preceded in death by his parents, son Craig, sisters, Georgia Hermann, Sophia Brown, and brothers George, Mose, Paul and Jack Casper.

Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Anne Gahn, officiating at 10:30 am.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 5 - 7pm at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Burial with Military Honors will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangement. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting:  reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Date Posted: 2007-08-29

John D. Racek, 75, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington.

He was born October 3, 1931, at Eddyville, Nebraska, to Fred and Mabel (McDermott) Racek.

John was a lifetime resident of the Custer/Dawson County area. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1949. He was united in marriage to E. Pat Schnakenberg on December 17, 1961, at Lexington. She preceded him in death on November 16, 2006.

John was a well-known farmer/rancher his entire life. He enjoyed being outdoors and working cattle; also, high school sports, Nebraska Cornhuskers and fishing. He worked for many years for Nebraska Alfalfa Farms, retiring in 1969.

He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church as well as the Nebraska Democratic Party.

Survivors include one son: Mike (Audrey) Racek of Lexington, Nebraska

Three daughters: Pam (Arlan) Ackerman of Lexington, Nebraska
LaRae Hammond of North Platte, Nebraska
Teresa (Scott) Tomasek of Omaha, Nebraska

One brother: Robert Racek of Lakeville, Connecticut

One sister: Dorothy Runyan of Fremont, Nebraska

Nine grandchildren: Leia (Mike) Underwood of Oconto, Nebraska; Jory Wood of Lexington, Nebraska; Christina (Brad) Wagener of Lexington, Nebraska; Angie Chaney of Haskell, Oklahoma; Schuyler Racek of Omaha, Nebraska; Betsy & Harrison Racek of Lexington, Nebraska; Tucker Tomasek of Seattle, Washington; Trista Tomasek of Kansas City.

Eight great-grandchildren, as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

John was preceded in death, in addition to his wife, by his parents; four brothers, Charles, Tom, Eugene, and Raymond; two sisters, Frances and Mary and one grandson, Jay Racek.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 31, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Paul Colling, officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 30, 2007, from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Wake Service to follow at 7:00 p.m., also at the funeral home.

Burial will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington.

Memorials are suggested to St. Ann’s Catholic Church or the Donor’s Choice.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.

Date Posted: 1995-07-16
Maiden Name: Adams

Donna Lucille Adams Brandenberg, 64, of Lexington, died Sunday, July 16, 1995 following a brief illness.

Donna was born June 27, 1931 at Moline, KS, to James H. and Alice (Anderson) Adams.

She graduated from Lexington High School in 1949 and Married Kenneth A. Brandenberg on June 17, 1952 at Kearney, NE.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Lexington, the Lexington Genealogy Club and the V.F.W. Auxilliary. She had just retired from working 20 years for the Lexington Public Library. Donna loved to bowl on her bowling team and had her best year prior to her cancer diagnosis. She loved spending time with her family and especially with her grandchildren. To say she like reading is an understatement as she devoured her romance novels like no one else. Her hands were never idle and her friends and family were recipients of embroidered pillow cases and tea towels. She and Kenny loved their time together, taking rides in the countryside to visit friends and family, parking near a sandpit or canal and throwing in a fishing line.

Survivors include her husband Kenneth of Lexington; her mother Alice Adams of Lexington; two daughters, Brenda L. Buchholz (John) of Overton and L. Corrine "Corky" (Scott) Anderson of Lexington; one son George "Bud" Brandenberg of Cozad; four brothers, Bill (Rita) Adams of Overton, Bud (Ellen) Adams of Winfield, KS, Harold (Carol) Adams of Lexington and Larry (Stacy) Adams of Virginia Beach, VA; one sister, Jan Dorner of Omaha; grandchildren Sara and Christopher Buchholz and Lindsey Anderson and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, one daughter, Debra Lynette and two sisters, Zeila and Marsha Lynn.

Services will be held Thursday, July 20, 1995, at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Lexington with the Rev. Kenneth Fairbrother officiating.

Burial will be in the Robb Cemetery south of Lexington.

Memorials are suggested to the Library Large Print Book Program at the public library or the American Cancer Society.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of the arrangements.

Date Posted: 2008-05-22

O.N. Beck, husband of Janet Beck, 76, of Cozad died May 22, 2008, at Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln.   

He was born Oct. 7, 1931, in Lexington to Howard and Fannie Messersmith Beck. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1949.   

On June 21, 1950, he married Janet Render at Cozad. The couple made their home at the Beck family farm at Lexington. In 1951, they moved to a site northeast of Cozad where they farmed and ranched. In 1979, the couple moved to town.   

Mr. Beck was a Past Master of the Masonic Meridian Lodge 188 of Cozad. He was a member of the Cozad Elks Lodge 2250.   

He loved his work and everything that it entailed, especially his cattle. He enjoyed flying, dancing, riding horses and watching Westerns. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, always making time for their activities.   

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters.   

Survivors include his wife, Janet Beck of Cozad; three daughters, Sherry Lynn (Paul) Stoll of Yutan, Peggy Sue (Don) Butler of Cozad and Pamela Jo Smith and friend, Eugene Schneider, of Valley; seven grandchildren, Tiffany Stoll and friend, Jennifer, of Yutan, Paulette (Ivan) Tarkin of Pittsburgh and Brianne (Clint) Snider and Morgan Beck Butler, all Lincoln, Janelle Smith of Omaha, Justin Smith and friend, Nicki Jackson, of Elkhorn, and Catherine Schneider of Omaha; eight great-grandchildren, Jadyn Stuart, Lily O.N. Tarkin, Ashtyn Quinn Snider, Bryson Eugene Snider, Braiton Wayne Snider, Jonathan Lee Wojcinski, Tyler James Williams and Ava Mackenzie Jackson-Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   A memorial has been established in his memory.   

Condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.

Date Posted: 2009-01-23
Maiden Name: Daiss

Bonnie Marie Porter, 77, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Friday, January 23, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.     

She was born on July 4, 1931, at Lexington, Nebraska, to Frank and Marie (Hess) Daiss. Bonnie was confirmed and baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington.     

Bonnie graduated from Lexington High School with the Class of 1949 and then went on to graduate from Kearney State College. She was married to William H. Williams on March 12, 1950, and lived in Eddyville, Nebraska. Five children were blessed to this union; Terry, Garry, Lindsey, Bill and Scott. The family then moved to Oregon. William preceded her in death in 1960. In 1963, Bonnie married James H. Cummins. Two children were blessed to this union; Jim and Rod. James also preceded Bonnie in death.    

In 1985, Bonnie married Lloyd Porter and moved to Sumner, Nebraska. Following their time in Sumner they moved to Lexington, Nebraska. Living in Lexington Bonnie worked many years at Wal-Mart where she made many friends.      

Bonnie enjoyed collecting lots of things; including spoons, angels and ceramic chickens. She liked quilting, singing, and cooking. She even enjoyed a good marble game. But most importantly she loved spending time with her family.      

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Bonnie was very active in the church and Jesus had always been a very important part of her life.      

Survivors include her loving husband: Lloyd Porter of Lexington, Nebraska. Six sons: Terry and wife Susan Williams of Spring Hill, Tennessee; Garry and wife Rayana Williams of Tampa, Florida; Bill Williams of Springfield, Oregon; Scott and wife Miyuki Williams of Beijing, China; Jim and wife Karen Cummins of Eugene, Oregon; Rod and wife Jeannine Cummins of Eugene, Oregon; One daughter: Lindsey Johnson of Eugene, Oregon.      

Four brothers: Howard and wife Betty Daiss of Lexington, Nebraska; Thurman and wife Jean Williams of Eddyville, Nebraska; Marion and wife LaVonne Williams of Roseburg, Oregon; Johnny and wife Dorothy Williams of Coquille, Oregon; Six sisters: Shirley Bonser of Bertrand, Nebraska; Frances Matera of Palm Springs, California; Naomi and husband Jacob Hothem of Sumner, Nebraska; Audrey and husband Norman Naef of Roseburg, Oregon; Hope Williams of Overton, Nebraska; Doris White of Woodland, California.   

Lloyd's Six Children: Jerry Porter of Sumner, Nebraska; Richard and wife Gwen Porter of Ceresco, Nebraska; JoAnn and husband David Currie of Lincoln, Nebraska; Dianne and husband Ryan Roberts of Plano, Texas; Deb Jones of Lexington, Nebraska; Judy and husband Tim Schroeder of Omaha, Nebraska; Thirty-eight grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husbands William and James; two brothers Daniel and Marion Daiss; three grandchildren, Brandon, John and Gracie Williams.     

Memorials Services will be held Monday, January 26, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Dean Hanson, officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Oregon. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy or guest book signatures may be directed to: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Date Posted: 2008-09-12

Dea Lee Smith, 77, of Las Vegas, died Sept. 12, 2008. She was a retired gaming bookkeeper. She is survived by her daughters, Debora Noack of Reno, Terri Miller of Mountain View, Ariz., Kathleen Kerfoot of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Connie Hovey of Portola, Calif.; and son, Al E. of Las Vegas. Services will be private. Donations can be made to the Heights of Summerlin.

Graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1949.