Larry Keith Wallace, 76, of Manassas VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church. He was born on July 31st, 1947, in Grand Island, NE, to Helen Kolar Wallace and Harvey Keith Wallace.

Larry had a distinguished career in the Air Force, serving for 20 years as an administrator after joining in 1965. During his time in the Air Force, Larry was a member of the Air Force bowling team and also coached the youth program at Bolling Air Force Base. In 1985, his bowling team won the team and the team all events Divisions Interservice Tournament in the state of Washington.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1985, Larry took a job as the assistant manager at Bowl America Woodbridge. His accomplishments in bowling were recognized when he was inducted into the NCAUSBCA Hall of Fame in 1993. He had a PBA regional championship, 3 PBA Senior Tour regional titles, and was ranked as the NCABA's No. 1 bowler in 1984-1985. Larry had approximately 30 perfect games and 14 800 series. He was not only a decorated athlete in the sport but also a sought-after instructor and a true ambassador of the game. Larry's passion was coaching and helping others, not just in bowling but in all aspects of people's lives.

Larry had a love for nature, golf, playing cards, his two dogs, and, above all, his family. He was a beautiful storyteller and frequently shared stories about those he loved. Larry is survived by his wife Kathy Hughes Ward; his three children, Ricky Wallace and wife Sheri, Barry Wallace and wife Lindsay, and Jennifer Wallace; his stepchildren Michael and Christopher Ward; his siblings Archie Wallace, Denny Wallace, and Linda Luther; his seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Helen Wallace and Harvey Wallace, his stepson Gregory Ward, and his brother Allen Wallace.

Services for Larry will be located at Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, located at 10001 Nokesville Rd. Manassas, Virginia, 20110. The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM Saturday, February 10th. A memorial Service will immediately follow at 11 AM in the chapel, where Larry will also receive military honors, rendered by the Air Force.

The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone for their heartfelt love and support during this difficult time.

Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com.

Maiden Name: Petersen

 

Donna Kay Holbein, age 75, peacefully went to be with her heavenly family on November 22, 2022 at Brookestone Gardens in Kearney, Nebraska.

Donna was born in Lexington, Nebraska on February 5, 1947 to Archie E. and Mary E. (Williamson) Petersen. Donna graduated from Lexington High School in 1965. She graduated from Queen Anne School of Beauty in Kearney, Nebraska in 1966.

On April 24, 1966 she married her soulmate and partner for life, Dale Edward Holbein, of Overton. To their union they had three children, Denise Kay, Daryn Eugene and Dahlas Dale.  Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, business owner and well-loved community member.  Donna was side by side with Dale through every step of their journey. Dale and Donna, Donna and Dale – you could not say one without the other.

After graduating from beauty school, Donna owned and operated LaPetite Beauty Salon in Lexington with Dale.  They later opened Milady Beauty Bar in Lexington where she continued to work as a hairstylist for nearly 40 years.  Donna and Dale also owned Craftique which later became Awards Plus of Lexington. Donna loved her work with the Dawson County Fairgrounds where she worked with Dale and his business partners to build the Dawson County Raceway in 1969. She was the woman behind the scenes working alongside Dale to manage the Dawson County Fairgrounds for fifteen years. She loved the Dawson County Fair and made life-long friends from talent agents to the carnival owners to fellow fair managers and board members from across the state.

Donna was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lexington. She was a member of the Lexington Mrs. Jaycees and served as the State president.  Donna was a proud firefighter wife and mother for more than 55 years, supporting Dale, Dahlas and Daryn as they served the community as members of the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department. She was a member of Lexington Ladies Volunteer Fire Department Auxillary. She also worked for the City of Lexington doing fire and rescue reports for the department.

Donna was creative and loved to try new craft projects, design special awards for her customers, or make unique keepsakes for those she loved. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and family; and watching all kinds of stock car racing. Her family was the most important thing in her life.  She loved her children and having the family together for supper, a family celebration or spending time at the race track. But Donna’s greatest joy was definitely being Grandma! Carson and Ava were the pride and joy of her life. Whether it was golf cart rides and McDonald’s breakfast with Carson or doing crafts and building Legos with Ava, she loved every minute of being a Grandma. Carson and Ava made her eyes light up no matter how she was feeling. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Holbein; parents, Archie and Mary Petersen; father and mother-in-law Edward and Esther (Hansen) Holbein; three grandchildren, Carter Edward, Caden Eugene, and Hadee Marie Holbein.

Left to celebrate her life are her children, Dahlas and Amy (Wolsleben) Holbein of Lexington; Daryn and Nicole (Armagost) Holbein of Okmulgee, OK; and Denise and Greg Behrends of Hastings, NE; her grandchildren Carson and Ava Holbein of Lexington; brother-in-law Dean and Barbara Holbein of Prosper, TX; her nephews and nieces; cousins; and numerous friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Rex Adams officiating. Lunch will follow at the Lexington Volunteer Fire Hall.

Memorials are kindly suggested to Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or Children’s Hospital of Omaha.

Dale and Donna’s inurnment service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, 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

 

Gene Libal of Lexington Nebraska departed us Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at Gothenburg Health. Gene was 75 years old. Unfortunately complications of cancer and heart conditions succumbed him to his greater resting place. Born December 30th, 1946, in Lexington, Nebraska to Wilson and Berenice Libal, Gene was the second of four children. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1965. He later went on to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where he earned the honor of becoming a member of the AGR fraternity, graduating in 1970. Gene was an All-American wrestler at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He wrestled in many Greco Roman and Free Style tournaments. He even went on to wrestle at the Pan Am Games. He helped his kids and many others learn how to wrestle for many years.

He taught Vocational Ag in Battle Creek and Minden Nebraska and then started farming and ranching with his dad Wilson. Later he worked at IBP, Fairbanks International and continued his career putting up silage. He also worked at many other farm operations for friends and enjoyed retirement but never kept idle. If Gene didn’t drive all the way around Dawson County, it was a bad day.

Gene was married to Kathy Benjamin Libal March 1st, 1980 and they were married for 30 years. During that time, they conceived four children Shelby, Jason, Joe and Erin.

Gene was a lifetime member of the Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church. His faith was strong and helped him throughout his life. In his later years Gene enjoyed being a church handyman and performed many Sunday services.

Gene was an instructor for the Dawson County Tractor Safety Course for many years.

Gene was a 4H member of Hillside Sparkplugs. He installed the love of animals and agriculture in his many kids from an early age.

Gene was known for his love of food and his prowess of barbequing. He competed and won many contests. He catered many parties and loved to cut Prime Rib at the Cozad Elks Lodge #2250 where he was a member and prior Trustee. He loved to share his techniques and cook for his “boys” at his annual Christmas Party.

Gene was honored by the ESU 10 in Kearney Nebraska for 25 years of service.

Gene loved to help others in many ways - close friends and even others that he had just met. Gene’s upbeat attitude and great sense of humor made an impression on everyone he met.

Gene loved to go to auctions. He loved to collect guns and was always looking for a deal deal.

He was Gene to most, Geneo to the others, and Papi to his kids. Gene was a great father and never met a stranger.

Gene was a cancer survivor and very proud of it. He loved everyone that helped take care of him, when he was in the hospital or recovering at home. He will be so missed.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Berenice and children: Shelby and Jason.

He is survived by his siblings: George (Mitzi) Libal of Austin Texas, Cheryln Libal of Lexington Nebraska and Jan (Ron) Schlattmann of Alliance Nebraska, his children: Joe Libal (Amber Lubben) of Gothenburg Nebraska and Erin Libal (Tony Gill) of Omaha Nebraska and his grandson Julian McCoy and several nieces and nephews and many friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 18, 2022 from 5-8 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Services will be Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at the Buffalo Grove Church, Lexington, Nebraska at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jill Boyd, officiating

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Or the Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church.

There will be a lunch and celebration of life to follow at the Cozad Elks Lodge.

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

Maiden Name: Zimmerman

 

Sheri Elaine Crawford, 71, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Kearney Regional Medical Center after a difficult battle with cancer.

She was born April 6, 1947 in Lexington, Nebraska to Louis and Hope (Neal) Zimmerman. Sheri grew up in Lexington where she graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1965.  She then went on to further her education at Lincoln School Of Commerce where she attained her Associates Degree.

Sheri was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart Terry Crawford on August 28, 1966 in Lexington, Nebraska. They made their home in Lincoln while Terry was finishing up school and moved back to Lexington in 1970.  Three daughters were blessed to this union: Keri, Kelli and Ann.

In the early 70’s, Sheri was the secretary at the David Harum Mill. She then took over the bookkeeping at the Crawford Farming Operation until 1999.  She also wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and helped out on the farm wherever she was needed.  In 2003, Sheri began working as a Para-Educator for the Lexington Middle School which she thoroughly enjoyed until retiring in 2017.

Family was everything to Sheri. She loved spending time watching her children and grandchildren’s sporting events and many activities. The many, many horse shows probably topped her list of favorite activities, although watching her youngest daughter, Ann, run was a favorite for many years. Christmas was always an amazing time for the family because Sheri was the ultimate gift-giver and enjoyed giving much more than receiving. She was a voracious reader of literature with an incredible vocabulary and a talented piano player, though only a few were fortunate to get to enjoy listening to her play.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Crawford of Lexington, Nebraska; daughters, Keri (Scott) West of Lexington, Nebraska and Kelli (Corey) Bender of Lexington, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Giovanny) Rodriguez of Oak Grove, Kentucky, Mackenzie West, Kaden West, Braden Bender and Candice Bender all of Lexington, Nebraska; also surviving are nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Ann and brother, Dennis Zimmerman.

Funeral Services will be on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington with Pastor John Shields, officiating.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery south of Cozad, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, American Cancer Society or Lexington Community Foundation designated to Ann’s Scholarship.

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: 2014-01-18

John Koehn, 67, of Pueblo, Colo., formerly of Lexington, died Jan 18, 2014. He was born Nov. 3, 1946 and graduated from Lexington High School in 1965. After high school he served two years with the military in Vietnam.

A Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel, Pueblo, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his father, Milo Koehn, infant twin brothers, Bobby and Billy, grandparents, Bill and Effie Koehn and Ray and Lora Dillman; step-father, Paul Nielsen; father-in-law, Hez H. Salsbury.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy; children, Chris (Carol) Chalk, Michael (Elizabeth) Koehn, Mark (Rachel) Koehn, and Misty (Gregg) Martinez; grandchildren, Maya, John, Makayla, Sophia, Michael, Zoe, and Anthony; mother, Aeota (Doll) Nielsen; siblings, Frank (Vickey) Koehn, Connie (David) Jewett, Kandy (Richard) Anderson, and Susan (Joe) Kreski; mother-in-law, Pat Salsbury; brother-in-law, Hez A. Salsbury; numerous nephews, nieces, family and friends.
Roselawn Cemetery and Funeral Home, Pueblo, Colo., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made at roselawnpueblo.com.

Date Posted: 2011-03-02

Ron Sellers, 64, of Aurora, Colorado, formally of Lexington, NE passed away unexpectedly, March 2, 2011. Ron was born November 22, 1947 in Lexington, NE to Marion and Dorothy Sellers.

He graduated from Lexington High School in 1965. After high school Ron served four years in the Navy serving on the USS Repose in Vietnam as a hospital corpsman. Ron continued his education at Lincoln General School of Nursing and upon graduation worked in the emergency rooms of several hospitals, before taking a job with Qwest where he was the director for employee health case management until his retirement.

Ron volunteered much of his time and talents to St Andrews Episcopal Church in Denver, CO, and also served many years as a member of the board of directors for Bethany House in Denver, CO.

His smile, kindness and quirky sense of humor will be missed by those that knew and loved him. Ron was preceded in death by Bob Davis, his partner of 40 years, his mother and father, his sister, Sharon and grandparents. Ron is survived by his sister, Anita (David) Kucera, Central City, NE and nephew, John (Tara) Kucera and great-niece Shaylin, of Central City NE.

It was Ron’s wish was to be cremated and his inurnment was in Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Columbarium in Denver, CO.

Date Posted: 2013-10-15

Darold D. Hibbs, age 66, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013,at his home in Lincoln following a battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease.
He was born on February 2, 1947, to Oren Dean and Helen Louise (Binning) Hibbs, in Lexington, Nebraska. He was a 1965 graduate of Lexington High School.
Darold served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 as a gunner in a heavy artillery battery. He also served in the Army Reserve as a chaplain's assistant while attending and eventually graduating from Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio. He married Eunice Schutz on November 18, 1989, in Kearney, Nebraska.

When younger, Darold worked at a variety of jobs to include carpentry work at Back to the Bible and at Child Evangelism Fellowship headquarters in Switzerland.

He volunteered for Campus Crusade for Christ and the Waikiki Beach Chaplaincy in Hawaii.

Darold enjoyed restoring antique cars, hot rod shows and plein air painting. After employment as a graphic artist at Morris Press in Kearney, Nebraska, he moved with his new bride to Lincoln working in the maintenance department of Gold's Galleria for almost 20 years.

Survivors include his wife, Eunice Hibbs of Lincoln; their daughter Phoebe Noel Hibbs of Lincoln who was adopted from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, China; sister, Nancy Filkin and husband Robert of Columbus, Nebraska; brother Dwayne Hibbs and wife Jill of Kearney, Nebraska; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents.

Funeral Services will be Monday, October 21, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Berean Bible Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating.

Burial with Military Honors will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 20, 2013, from 2-4 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the ALS Association.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward online condolences to the family through: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Date Posted: 2010-05-12

Gerald W. 'Butch' Atterberry, age 62 of Elwood, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, May 15th, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington, with Father Paul Colling officiating. Interment will be at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post #290 of Elwood. Viewing and visitation will be from 10:00am - 4:00pm, Friday, May 14th, at Elwood Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 7:00pm, Friday, at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Online condolences and personal reflections may be left at www.elwoodfuneralhome.com . Elwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gerald was born on July 6, 1947, at Lexington, Nebraska to Allie & Betty J. (Snider) Atterberry. He attended school at Lexington High School and graduated with the Class of 1965. He went on to McCook Junior College, McCook, Nebraska and received his Associates Degree. He was drafted into the U.S. Marines and served from 1969 to 1971 in Vietnam. After his discharge from service, he went back to school at Kearney State College and graduated in 1975 with his business degree. He worked for Banks Clothing, at Lexington, Nebraska in retail sales for many years. He married Maria M. Bliven on October 21, 1977 at Pierre, South Dakota. They made their home in Lexington, Nebraska until 1998. They would then move to Elwood, Nebraska. In 2003, he went to work for Walmart, in Lexington. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, in Lexington, Nebraska. He was a member and former Commander for the American Legion Post #290 of Elwood, Nebraska He is preceded in death by parents, and sister Judy Brummett. Survivors include his wife, Maria Atterberry of Elwood; daughters, Danielle (Benjamin) Clouse of Maxwell, Alison Atterberry of Kearney, Nicole Atterberry of Elwood, Megan (Wayco) Oaklund of Bertrand; 5 Grandchildren, Cala and Kianna Clouse, Brielle and Alyssa Schutz, Carina Atterberry.

Date Posted: 2009-02-15
Maiden Name: Hendricks

Kathleen Ann (Kathy) Hendricks, 61, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2009, surrounded by her loving family at the home of her parents.

She was born August 26, 1947, at Callaway, Nebraska, to Rollie Kenneth and Ruth Renee (Aikin) Hendricks.

Kathy grew up in Callaway until she was in the 5th grade, when the family moved to Lexington. She was baptized at Morningstar Evangelical Church near Callaway.

Kathy finished her education in Lexington, graduating from Lexington High School with the class of 1965. She then attended a semester at Kearney State College, but decided work was more important at the time and went to work for Lexington Community Hospital. In 1981, she went back to school at Kearney State College where she received her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree. She worked at Tri-County Hospital until her illness forced her to leave.

She loved her work at the hospital and the patients and co-workers loved her. She had a no-nonsense way about her nursing that left her patients feeling safe and secure. Kathy loved being out in the yard doing yard work and gardening. She enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing and bowling. She considered her co-workers her “second family” and her cats were the loves of her life.

Survivors include her parents: Ken & Ruth of Lexington, Nebraska

Two sisters: Bonnie Lee and Ron Rowand of Berthoud, Colorado
Deb & Bernie Petersen of Bastrop, Louisiana

One brother: Kenneth Wayne Hendricks of Cozad, Nebraska

Her Loving Cats: Russell & Dodger

One Niece: Corrin & Lance Goudzwaard of Littleton, Colorado

Two nephews: Keith Sladky of Ogallala, Nebraska
Jim & Dawn Sladky of Oxford, Nebraska

Nine grand nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Three uncles: Walter & Doris Hendricks of Broken Bow, Nebraska
Orin & Della Hendricks of Cozad, Nebraska
Richard & Joyce Hendricks of Callaway, Nebraska

Kathy was preceded in death by her grandparents; one aunt and one cousin.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 19, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Megan Morrow officiating.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 18, 2009, from 4-8 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to U.S. Humane Society or Tri-County Hospital Hospice.

It was Kathy’s wishes her body be cremated following her funeral service and Inurnment will be held later with family present at the Evergreen Cemetery in Lexington.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences or guest book signatures may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Date Posted: 2011-04-09
Maiden Name: Miller

Dianne “Di” Hollibaugh, 63, of Eddyville, Nebraska, died Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Tri-County Hospital in
Lexington, Nebraska.

She was born July 11, 1947, at Lexington, Nebraska to Henry “Hank” and Hazel Ruth (Eaton) Miller.

Dianne attended school at Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1965. She was united in marriage to Gene Hollibaugh on December 15, 1978, at Lexington.

Dianne lived the majority of her life in the Lexington/Cozad area until moving to Eddyville in 1978. She was always busy and worked for several businesses; including, Fred Hampton, Monroe’s, the Blue Lounge and the sale barn. She even owned her own her business, Di’s Place in Eddyville for seven years. She loved visiting with her customers and always made everyone feel welcome.

Di was always active and so enjoyed bowling, music , dancing, especially to the big bands, Bobby Darin, camping, going on long drives, reading, gambling, spending time with her family and her favorite fuzzy companion, Missy. She was a fun-loving gal, always had a great time and will be so very missed.

Di is survived by her husband: Gene Hollibaugh of Eddyville, Nebraska

One daughter: Jennifer (Philip) Koubek of North Platte, Nebraska

Her twin sister: Joanne “Pody” (Charles) Staton of Cozad, Nebraska

Two grandchildren: Dalon Scott and Josie Ruth Koubek of North Platte, Nebraska

Di was preceded in death by her parents and one brother; Gene Dodson

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Ken Hutson officiating. Cremation will follow the service.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Tri-County Hospital Hospice or the Donor’s choice.

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

Online condolences to the family may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Date Posted: 2015-08-25
Maiden Name: Stump

Connie Kirkpatrick, 68, of Wakefield, died on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wakefield Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield, Pastor Kelly Johnston will be officiating.

The visitation was held on Friday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, with a prayer service and Eastern Star Service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at a later date in the Wakefield Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

Connie Lee Stump was born to Charles E. (Bus) and Arla O. (Johnson) Fisher on May 28, 1947, in Holdrege. At the age of two she moved to Lexington with her mother and step-father Melvin Stump. Connie graduated from Lexington Senior High School in 1965. On May 15, 1965 she was united in marriage to John D. Kirkpatrick, Jr. and they had one daughter, Christina. The early years of marriage were spent as a military wife at various stateside assignments and also in Naples, Italy and Frankfurt, Germany. While stationed in Frankfurt she worked for the Corp of Engineers (1977-1980) in the housing referral office. In 1980, following his retirement, they returned to Cozad. She began her banking career in 1984. They divorced after 38 years due to life altering changes. She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield and Women Ministries and served on the Deacon Board.

Connie was a life time member and Past Matron of Eastern Star Chapter No. 1 of Frankfurt, Germany. She was for many years a member of the Leather and Lace Square Dance Club holding every office multiple times as well as offices with the Northeast Nebraska Federation of Square and Round Dancing. Connie enjoyed being part of the Elderfest Celebration, and assisting Wayne Eastern Star Chapter with fund raisers. She had dual membership and served various offices in the Wayne Chapter.

Connie retired from the State Nebraska Bank & Trust Company December 2012. In June of the same year she met the gentleman who was to become her true life partner, Don Dinslage. She treasured their love and commitment they had for each other. They had seven granddaughters between them. Taking drives in the Corvette with Don were special highlights. Connie enjoyed spending time with her family and large circle of friends. She also enjoyed camping with close friends, counted cross stitch and golf.

She is survived by her life partner, Don Dinslage, daughter, Christina (Randy) Cope of South Dakota and granddaughters, Courtney, Alexis and Morgan Heyden; brother, Ron Stump of Lincoln and niece, Elizabeth Stump of Lincoln; Don’s daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jon Whittemore; granddaughters Lucy, Mallory, Dottie and Abbie of Ft. Calhoun.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Date Posted: 2017-01-25

Milford I. Noble, age 70, of Elwood, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at his home.

He was born on August 9, 1946, at Lexington, Nebraska to Marcus E. and Lena S. (Schwartz) Noble.

He grew up in Lexington and attended school at Lexington High School, graduating with the class of 1965. After school, he joined the U.S. Army and served his country for 8 years before being honorably discharged.

After his service duty, he attended college in California and studied drafting. He then started working for the public transportation system as a bus driver.

He then moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa and worked at a CD manufacturing company.

On May 25, 1996 he married Geraldine Sarr at Lexington, Nebraska. They made their home in Council Bluffs before moving to Elwood when Milford got a job with Becton-Dickinson Manufacturing Company in Holdrege, Nebraska. He would retire then in 2007.

He was a member of the Elwood American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, camping, his dogs, and being with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Geraldine Noble of Elwood, Nebraska Sons: Kelly & Eddie Noble of California Daughter: Michelle Nobel of Seattle, Washington Step-Sons: Mike Muldoon of Wala Wala, Washington Jim & wife Juanita Muldoon of Seattle, Washington Kevin Waldher & girlfriend Rose of Kearney, Nebraska Grandchildren: 2 Great Grandchildren: 1 Step-Grandchild: Brother: Leo & wife Elaine Noble of Potter, Nebraska Sister: Sharon Lenning of Colorado.

He is preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers and sisters.

Condolences and personal reflections may be left at elwoodfuneralhome.com. There will be no viewing or visitation.

Celebration of Life will be Monday, January 30, 2017 at 1 PM at Elwood Funeral Home in Elwood, Nebraska with Pastor Phyllis Dunlop. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Elwood Funeral Home of Elwood, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements.

Date Posted: 2009-10-10

Paul A. Matson, 62, of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, died Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.

He was born November 13, 1946, at Lexington, Nebraska to Theodore and Edith (Margritz) Matson.

Paul was a 1965 Lexington High School graduate. He then went on to further his education at Wesleyan University, graduating in 1970, he then attained his M.B.A. at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Paul was united in marriage to Lynn Schmitt on April 10, 1971, at Madison, Nebraska. The couple lived for a time in Omaha and St. Paul, Nebraska. They moved to Lexington in 1977.

Paul was self-employed his entire life in the Financial Investment business. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Rotary International, Thistle Masonic Lodge and Tehama Shrine. He was a true outdoorsman.

Survivors include his wife: Lynn Matson of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, Son: Aaron Matson and special friend (Allison Daley) of Omaha, Nebraska, Daughter: Melissa Matson and husband (Dan Lindberg) of Boston, Massachusetts, Father: Pastor John (Glenna) Craig of Lexington, Nebraska, two brothers: John Clark (E.J.) Craig of Denver, Colorado Paul Craig of Anchorage, Alaska, Three sisters: Pauline Peterson of San Antonio, Texas Heather (Craig) Oldsen of Ponca, Nebraska J. Ann Craig (Marisa Villareal) of New York City, two stepbrothers: Richard Zern of Overton, Nebraska Mike (Tracy) Zern of Overton, Nebraska, Sister-in-law: Pat (Richard) Mueting of Kearney, Nebraska, Several nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Ted Matson & Edith Craig; aunts & uncles.

It was Paul's wishes his body be cremated and there will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 17, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverends Todd Karges, John Craig and Chuck Olsen officiating. Inurnment will be in the First United Methodist Church Columbarium next to the church. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Foundation, Lexington Community Foundation Johnson Lake Hike/Bike Trail, Chapel of the Lake at Johnson Lake, Rotary International or Johnson Lake EMS.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of Sympathy may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.