- Maiden Name: Shea
Judy A. Shea, 70, of Ardmore, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at home with her family.
Judy was born on February 2, 1954, in Fort Riley, Kansas, and was welcomed into this world by her parents, Richard “Dick” and Muriel Shea.
Education was always a driving force in Judy’s life. She began her education in a one-room school in rural Dawson County, Nebraska. After graduating from Lexington High School in 1972, she completed a B.S. in Psychology from Kearney State College in 1975; a M.S. in Family and Human Development from Utah State University in 1978; and a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University in 1981. She went on to work at Penn Medicine, eventually becoming the Leon Hess Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM).
Judy received numerous prestigious awards at Penn and nationally. At Penn, she received the FOCUS Award for the Advancement of Women in Medicine (2009), the Arthur K. Asbury Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award (2018), and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching (2020), the University’s highest teaching honor. Nationally, she received the Society of General Internal Medicine Career Achievement in Medical Education Award (2011), the Hubbard Award from the National Board of Medical Examiners (2011), the AAMC NEGEA Distinguished Educator Award (2016), and the AAMC Merrell Flair Award (2018). These are among the highest national awards in medical education. To win one of these awards is an amazing accomplishment; to win multiple is beyond exceptional.
Judy dedicated her entire career to working with faculty and fellows to design and execute research projects. Much of Judy’s work focused on the psychometric properties of evaluation tools and developing measures to assess components of health such as health literacy, patient satisfaction, and health-related quality of life. She was PSOM’s go-to expert in quantitative survey research and qualitative methods including focus groups and interviews and critical to the success of Penn’s reputation as a leader in the field of medical education research.
The loves of Judy’s life were her lifelong partner, John Norcini, and two sons, Shea and Michael. She enjoyed good food and drink, Eagles football, travel, and mentoring others in her work at Penn Medicine. Her desire to travel and experience life led her to visit most continents and many countries throughout the world. She also took the time to visit many major and minor league baseball parks across the U.S.
Judy is survived by her partner, John Norcini, and her sons, Shea and Michael Norcini. She is also survived by siblings, Susan Burch and Doyle (Georgiann) Shea; sisters-in-law Joyce Norcini and Sue Stevenson; nieces and nephew, Brandy (Todd) Fogarty, Brent Burch, Grace Norcini and Helen Norcini; as well as a great-niece and two great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to DGIM Judy A. Shea, Ph.D. Faculty and Fellow Development Award Fund.
Leonard J. “Lenny” Hofaker, 69, of Lexington passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at his home.
Lenny was born November 20, 1953, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to Leonard and Pearl (Bailey) Hofaker. The family moved to Lexington in 1959 and Lenny attended Morton Elementary School and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1972. After high school he helped his father in his scrap metal business and later attended bible college in Washington, Cincinnati. He also worked in a care home in Montana where he helped handicapped individuals and helped with the local wheat harvest. Lenny later enrolled in online training to become a computer programmer and owned a repair business he called Len’s Drafters. During his free time, Lenny would create many different computer artwork designs and was even featured in a special exhibit for his artwork.
Lenny was a member of the Berean Bible Church in Lexington where he served as the sound man for many years. He enjoyed helping rebuild old tractors, mechanics and doing carpentry. He had a very kind and helpful heart and always offered a helping hand to those in need.
He is survived by his parents; Leonard and Pearl Hofaker of Lexington, two daughters: KatRina (Michael) Burgess-Kraus of Memphis, Missouri and Trina (Dylan) Brown of Denver, Colorado, two brothers; Terry (Gina) Hofaker of Holdrege, Mike Hofaker of Franklin, Ohio, three sisters; Debbie (Don) Richert of Waco, NE., Dianna Saqib of Niagara Falls, Canada and Tammy (Walt) Weinbender of Beaverton, Oregon, grandchildren; Jewley Burgess of Memphis, Missouri, Hailey Burgess of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Jud (Danielle) Gallardo and Justin Duis, great-grandchildren; Holden, Hazlee, and Helana Gallardo as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a sister-in-law, Miriam Hofaker.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Berean Bible Church in Lexington with Pastor Jerry Ruzicka, officiating. The service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook Page.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, from 5-7 p.m at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery east of Lexington, Nebraska.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the Gideons.
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: 2022-04-26
- Maiden Name: Boyd
Carolyn Jean Boyd
Born March 25, 1954, in Lexington, NE to James Eugene Boyd and Wilma Vernell (Shuler) Boyd. She is survived by her brother John and Carrie Boyd of Stilwell, KS, sister-in-law Mary Boyd of Pauls Valley, OK, nephew Jesse Boyd and Sierra Littrell of Scottsdale, AZ, niece Kristina and Chad Weaver, great niece Hadleigh Weaver and great nephew Brecken Weaver of Stilwell, KS plus many cousins and friends.
Her family knew her as “Jeanne”, she attended Morton Elementary School, Lexington Jr. High and graduated in 1972 from Lexington High School. While growing up on the family farm outside of Lexington, she learned how to work alongside her two brothers, especially during the summer irrigating corn, showing sheep, and she participated in sewing competitions at the local Dawson County 4H shows. She had to learn at a young age to fend for herself being the only female among two brothers and four male cousins. She was also involved in Girl Scouts and actively involved in her church youth group and summer church camps. She was baptized at the Lexington Christian Church at a young age, from that time forward she was a true Christian serving the Lord. She went on and attended Platte Valley Bible College in Scottsbluff, NE and graduated in 1978 with a BS in Christian Education. During the summers during her college years, she was the camp cook at Colorado Christian Service Camp in Fairplay, CO. She continued her education at Ft. Hayes State in Hays, KS and received her master’s degree in elementary education in 1979.
She started her teaching career teaching children at a day care at Gering Christian Church, Gering NE, then moving to Casper WY to Paradise Valley Christian Church and School from 1979 to 2022 when she finally retired. She was very instrumental in starting the Paradise Valley Christian School being the school administrator, teacher, counselor and whatever needed to be done. Her passion was teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to anyone around her. She touched so many lives just like her parents did during there life on earth. The last several years she was really involved in the “TOPS” program in the Casper area where she had many friends.
Jeanne was a fighter, she had been fighting many health issue in her later years, but COVID was the final factor that took her to see the Lord.
There will be a “Celebration of Life” at the Paradise Valley Christian Church, Casper, WY at 10:00 am on Friday, April 29, 2022, and a Inurnment on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, NE at 11 am.
Jeanne would like all donations to be given to Paradise Valley Christian School, Casper WY.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with the local arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
Gone but not forgotten. NOTE: These classmates attended Lexington Schools with the Class of 1972 but did not graduate from Lexington High.
TERESA HUNT
OBITUARY
Death at 14 claimed Teresa Hunt, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Hunt, on Saturday, July 26, 1969 in the local hospital where she had been a patient one week. Taken suddenly ill July 19, she entered the hospital and the next day her condition was critical from that time on.
Final rites for Teresa Ann were Wednesday afternoon in the Berean Fundamental Church. W. R. Matzke, pastor of the church officiated and interment was in the Arcadia Cemetery at Arcadia.
Teresa Ann was born August 11, 1954, at Oakland, California, where her parents were residing while Mr. Hunt served in the United States Navy. The family returned to Arcadia and lived there until 1959, then moved to Lexington.
Teresa had completed her freshman year at Lexington High School. She was a member of the Berean Fundamental Church.
Surviving are her parents: four younger brothers, Steven, David, Mark and Patrick, all at home; grandparents, Mrs. Sidney Hunt and Mr.& Mrs. Marion Burns, all of Arcadia.
The Reynolds-Love Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JAMES W. BUCHHOLZ
OBITUARY
Funeral services for James W. Buchholz, 17, who died Saturday of internal injuries suffered from an accidental gunshot wound, were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Donald A. Botic, officiated and burial was in Buffalo Grove Cemetery.
The accident occurred about 7:00 p.m. Friday at the farm home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Buchholz, north of Lexington. According to the boy's father, Jim and his brother John 16, were cleaning their guns when a .22 automatic accidentally discharged lodging the shell into the lower part of Jim's abdomen.
The two boys had brought the gun into their room after removing the shells outdoors. One shell was apparently caught in the magazine and did not eject until Jim was dismantling the gun for cleaning purposes.
Jim was immediately taken to Lexington Community Hospital by his father where surgery was performed. Death occurred shortly after noon Saturday at the hospital.
He was born April 15, 1954, at Lexington and was the oldest son of Wayne and Margie Buchholz. He was a senior at Lexington Senior High School, where he participated in wrestling and dramatic arts, and had attended District 59 rural school before entering Lexington Public Schools as a freshman.
He was a member of Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church where he participated in Sunday School, choir and youth activities. A nine-year member of Hillside Sparkplugs, he had taken 4-H livestock, photography and other projects.
Surviving are his parents, two brothers, John and Roy, two sisters, Donna and Lois; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Len Buchholz of Lexington; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edith Fellows of Sargent; five uncles and one aunt.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home was in charge.
CLINTON C. NICKERSON
Obituary
Clinton C. Nickerson 30, of North Platte, formerly of Lexington, a brother of Mrs. Bob (Priscilla) Meester of Lexington, died Tuesday in a North Platte Hospital.
Services were held Friday morning at the First United Methodist Church in North Platte with Rev. Dennis Hendrick officiating. Interment was in the Farnam Cemetery in Farnam, Nebraska.
He was born March 29, 1954 at North Platte to Clifford C. and Pearl R. Sheffield Nickerson.
In 1958 he moved to Lexington with his family when his father was manager of the Sixth Street Food Store for 12 years. The family returned to North Platte in 1970. He graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1972.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Nickerson of North Platte; one brother, Bradly S. Nickerson, North Platte; and one sister, Mrs. Meester, Lexington.
Adams and Swanson Funeral Home of North Platte was in charge of arrangements.
A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.
RICHARD "Rick" O'MEARA
OBITUARY
Richard Thomas "Rick" O'Meara, 53, of Genoa, died January 12,2008 at his home.
Funeral services will be held (today) Saturday, January 19,at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa.
Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Eddyville. Rice Funeral Home in Genoa is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Tony of Omaha and Dylan of Shelby; one daughter, Madison of Shelby; three sisters, Julie (Louie) Fettig of Worland, Wyoming, Ann (Bob) Brown of Lexington, Eileen (Larry) Burkey of Broken Bow, and 21 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda.
Rick was born April 29, 1954 in Kearney, to Thomas L. and Ruth E. (Spellmyer) O'Meara. He grew up and attended school in Lexington. He moved to Columbus where he worked for a number of years for the Lindsay Manufacturing Corporation as a certified welder. He retired from Lindsay Manufacturing due to illness.
Memorials are suggested in care of the family.
Beverly Rath Dyke
OBITUARY
Beverly J. (Rath) Dyke, 60 of Kearney, died Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Mount Carmel Home in Kearney.
Services will be Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Chapel in Kearney with Pastor Scott Guthrie officiating.
Burial will follow in the Kearney Cemetery. Visitation will be in the evening on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Chapel and also one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Memorial are suggested to Asera Care Hospice of Kearney Tackles Cancer.
Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements.
Beverly was born on January 19, 1954 in Arlington, Virginia to Hugh J. and Dolores R. (Krigbaum) Rath.
She married Everett Dyke in Council Bluffs, Iowa and he preceded her in death. Beverly will be remembered for her unshakable faith in the Lord, friendliness, thoughtfulness and her unselfish acts.
Surviving relatives include her father and step-mother, Hugh and Eilene (Wehr) Rath, of Johnson Lake, NE; Sister, Deborah Smith of Aurora, Colorado; Twin brother, Steve (Linda) Rath of Elwood, Nebraska and brother, Mike (Amanda) Rath of Pawnee City, Nebraska; Aunt, Barbara Krigbaum of Falls Church, Virginia; Uncle Curtis (Sharon) Adler of Chapel, NE; Sister-in-law, Donna Rath of Martinsburg, West Virginia, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Everett, mother and brother, Ronald.
Note: Beverly was victim of a horrific automobile accident while we were in high school. The accident resulted in many life-changing challenges for Bev, including making her a paraplegic. She never allowed the accident to alter her positive outlook on life or her faith. Bev was one of the most loving people you could know. She is deeply missed especially by classmate Deb Small Conley who visited her on a regular basis at Mt. Carmel Nursing Home in Kearney.
Dale A. Hollibaugh
OBITUARY
Dale A. Hollibaugh, of Omaha, Nebraska was born on July 4, 1954, in Sidney, Nebraska, to Dale and Phyllis Hollibaugh.
He went to his heavenly home on September 6, 2021.
Dale grew up in Lexington, Nebraska and moved to Sumner where he graduated from Sumner High School in 1972.
He attended Kearney State College and graduated with is degree in 1976. Dale taught high school math and physics for 4½ years. He worked as the Office Manager for Robertson's Furniture in Grand Island, Nebraska. Dale worked for numerous cooperatives in Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa for most of his career and up until his death.
His passions in life were his family, work, Husker football, the Green Bay Packers, baseball, Saturday morning cartoons, and food. Dale loved spending time with is grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Leslie Hollibaugh; son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren: Josh, Sylvia, Jackson, and Kinsey Hollibaugh; son, daughter-n-law, and grandchildren: Josiah, Megan, Olivia, Brianna, Hudson, and Ethan Hollibaugh and Nicholas; daughter Sarah Dee Hollibaugh; mother, Phyllis Hollibaugh; siblings: Cathy Chris, Bob and Mike.
He was preceded in death by grandparents; Father, Dale L. Hollibaugh; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jacob and Naomie Hothem.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 15th from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., at the West Center Chapel, followed by CELEBRATION OF LIFE at 11:00 A.M., interment in Overton, Nebraska, Memorials will be directed by the family.
Michael Craig Harmon, age 68, of Arapahoe Nebraska passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Kearney
Regional Hospital, in Kearney, Nebraska.
He was born on May 27, 1953 at McCook, Nebraska to Leland and Lucille Rose (Klient) Grassmeyer. He was baptized on Sept. 27, 1955 at the First United Methodist Church in McCook, Nebraska and was confirmed on May 26, 1968 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska.
He grew up in Lexington, Nebraska and graduated from Lexington High School in 1972. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1975. Then served in the Nebraska National Guard until May 27, 2013.
He married Gloria Lynn Strickland on November 22, 1975 at Lexington, Nebraska. They made their home in
Cozad, Nebraska while working and Malcom Motors and Sperry-New Holland Manufacturing. Mike would also
work in Hays Spring, Nebraska for Mirage Flats Irrigation. They moved to Arapahoe, Nebraska and worked at S
& L Service Station. They moved to Holbrook, Nebraska before moving back to Arapahoe. Mike would work for
Eiler’s Machine and Welding Company in Lexington, Bessler’s in Cambridge, and Baldwin Manufacturing in
Gothenburg. He was currently working for Becton-Dickinson Manufacturing in Holdrege.
He was a member of the Edison American Legion, Trinity Lutheran Church of Arapahoe, and the Holbrook Edison-Arapahoe Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting & fishing, coaching his son’s baseball teams, watching grandchildren activities, racing, camping, Husker football games, and always loved being with family. Mike was especially proud of his military service and honored to be called to help render military honors and serve in parade & programs that remembered soldiers and their military service.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Harmon of Arapahoe, Nebraska; mother Lucille Grassmeyer of Lexington, Nebraska, Sons Matthew and (Amy) Harmon of North Platte, Nebraska and daughter Ella, Jeffrey (Michelle) Harmon of Holdrege, Nebraska and children Adam, Faith, & Grace, Christopher (Shannon) of Arapahoe, Nebraska and children Brynlee, Carson, & Hunter; brothers Rodney of Lexington, Nebraska, Danny (Cindy) of Lexington, Nebraska, sister Cynthia Bliven (Daryl Widholm) of Gothenburg, Nebraska, and a host of Nieces and Nephews and friends.
Preceded in death by his father Leland Grassmeyer, father and mother-in-law Rex and Janice Strickland, granddaughter Madysn Faye Harmon, daughter-in-law Kristi Carnes. Maternal grandparents Adolph & Elizabeth Kleint, paternal grandparents John and Love Harmon.
Viewing and visitation will be Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 4 PM till 8 PM with family present from 6 PM till 8 PM at Wenburg Funeral Chapel, 652 Main St., Arapahoe, NE. Funeral service will be Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arapahoe, Nebraska with Rev. James Moshier, officiating. Interment will be at 1 PM on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, at Maxwell, Nebraska with military rites given by the Nebraska National Guard Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to Wreaths across America. Family is asking for people to wear casual patriotic or Husker attire when attending. Wenburg Funeral Home of Arapahoe, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and personal reflections may be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com
- Maiden Name: Walston
Barbara Walston Burk
OBITUARY
Barbara Jo Burk, age 64 of Elwood, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.
Celebration of Life was held Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Mae Bee's in Elwood.
She was born on December 26, 1953 at Omaha. She was raised by Dale and Virginia (Leonard) Walston.
She was raised at Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the Class of 1972. Barb lived several years in Arizona before returning to Nebraska to care for her aging parents. She was married and had one daughter, Brandi. She worked at various places cooking and bartending. She would marry a second time and to this union were born three daughters: Jami, Linsey, and Charli. She found the love of her life in Don Smith and they moved to Elwood in 2006 to help take care of her parents. She loved spending time with friends, grandchildren and shopping.
She is survived by her partner in life, Donald Smith of Elwood, daughters Brandi Riese of Omaha; Jami Burk (Ryan Brizgis) of Tomball, Texas; Linsey (Adam) Newbrey of Ansley; Charli (Mitchell) Hedlund of Kearney; 12 grandchildren (6 boys and 6 girls) and longtime business partner and friend Larry Lammers.
She is preceded in death by her parents and son, Dennis Burk. Elwood Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
IN LOVING MEMORY
WE REMEMBER OUR FRIEND
RAY ELDRIDGE
1954-2013
Ray Eldridge was born in 1954.
He passed away at his home in Lexington, Nebraska on October 11, 2013.
He was 59 years old. Cause of death unknown.
It was Ray's wishes to be cremated.
Note: No obituary was found to provide additional information.
J. Scott Hawks
OBITUARY
J. Scott Hawks, age 58, of Lincoln, passed away on March 27, 2013. He was born on August 16, 1954 in Lexington to Glenn and JoAnne Hawks.
Scott graduated from Lexington High School in 1972.
He married Kristi on August 10, 1985.
Scott retired from the City of Lincoln.
He loved hunting, traveling, woodworking, and going to garage sales.
He is preceded in death by his mother, JoAnne and father-in-law, Erick Larson.
Scott is survived by his wife, Kristi; his father, Glenn, mother-in-law Marilyn Larson; brother Jim (Janelle) Hawks; sister, Lori (Kurt) MacDonald; sister-in-law, Carrie Larson; sister-in-law, Teresa (Mike) Oldenkamp; special friend,-Linda Linke; and numerous, loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the family for charitable designations.
There was no service to honor Scott.
EDWARD D. BARTA, JR.
OBITUARY
Edward Daniel Barta Jr., 56,of Schuyler, died unexpectedly September 27, 2010 at the Schuyler Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were Thursday, September 30, at the Svoboda Funeral Home North Chapel in Schuyler with Calvin Barta and Denver Ferguson officiating.
Visitation was held Wednesday and on Thursday, all at the North Chapel.
Burial was Friday, October 1 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell,
Nebraska. Pallbearers were Troy Oelkers, Jerry Sabin, Warren Rice, Lloyd Barta, Jr., Chester and Harvey Thomas.
Ed was born February 7, 1954 in Lexington to Edward Sr., and Charlene (Overton) Barta. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1972. He served in the Army from 1973 to 1976.
Ed married Patsy Parsons on May 23, 1974 in Lexington and they made their home in Schuyler since 1988. Ed was a welder by trade and operated the family business Love in Action in Lexington.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and working on cars.
Ed is survived by his wife, Patsy of Schuyler; four children, Suzanne Barta of Schuyler, Edie (Mrs. Kevin) Huntley of Columbus, Edward Daniel III (Jennifer) Barta of Columbus, and Spencer Ray Barta of Schuyler; 12 grandchildren; his mother, Charlene Barta of Lexington; three brothers, Calvin (Cindy) Barta, Patrick (Julie) Barta both of Texas and David Barta and special friend Debbie Howe of Schuyler; two sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Harvey) Thomas of Schuyler and Patty Boeckman of Lexington.
He is preceded in death by his father, Edward, Sr., and one brother-in-law, Dusty Boeckman.
Svoboda Funeral Home North Chapel in Schuyler is in charge of the
arrangements.
DUANE A. LIEHS
OBITUARY
Services for Duane A. Liehs, 50, Lexington, will be at 10:00 a.m. today, November 2, 2002, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, with Pastor Michael Gruhn officiating.
Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery at Lexington.
Duane died Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at the Tri-County Hospital in Lexington. He was born July 5, 1952, at the Tri-County Hospital in Lexington to Richard A. and Lena (Woodside) Liehs. He grew up in Lexington where he attended school, graduating from Lexington High School with the Class of 1972. This last summer, he was able to attend his 30th class reunion and had a wonderful time.
Duane worked at Liehs Drilling as a driller's helper since graduating from high school. He was unable to work for the past couple of years due to failing health.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington. He loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his mother, Lena Liehs, Longmont, Colorado; two brothers, Wes (Vesta) Liehs, Lexington, and Doug (Linda) Liehs, Fremont; two sisters, Wanda Liehs and Pam Nelson, both of Longmont, Colorado; five nieces; one nephew, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father.
Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
TONY ROE
Obituary
Services for Tony Roe, 48, Cozad, will be at 2:00 p.m., today, October 26, 2002, at the American Lutheran Church in Cozad with Pastor Bruce Berggren officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery northwest of Lexington.
Tony died Wednesday, October 23, 2002, at Southview Manor Care Center in Cozad.
He was born July 9,1954, at Lexington to Laverne and Twila (Heine) Roe. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1972.
In 1971, he married Linda Racek. They made their home in Lexington, where he was the chef at Michael's Cafe. The couple moved to Denver, where he as an executive chef at Holiday Inn.
He later returned to Lexington and worked at Kirk's Nebraskaland Restaurant.
He moved to Kearney, where he was executive chef at the Holiday Inn. He had also worked as a chef at Elks Clubs in Arvada, Colorado and Cozad.
He had made his home in Cozad since 1989. He cherished his time with his grandchildren and enjoyed playing pool and darts.
He wasa member of the American Lutheran Church at Cozad.
Survivors include a daughter, Stacey (Doug) Vitek, Cozad; two sons, Gerry (Coral) Roe, Las Vegas, Nevada and Ryan Roe, Jack Pot, Nevada; his mother Twila (Marvin) Smith, Cozad; his father, LaVerne (Marge) Roe, Burley, Idaho; six grandchildren, Marissa, Makayla, Mariah, Bria, Samantha and Joshua; a brother, Lonnie (Kelly) Parsons, North Platte; three sisters, Cindy (Al) Ackerman and Penny (Kent) Bartlett, all of Cozad and Vickie (Woody) Drury, Burley, Idaho; two step sisters, Pat Smith, Cozad and Karen (Curt) Harper, Holdrege; and a special friend, Mary Brown, Cozad.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Eddy, and grandparents, Chris and Katy Heine, and Edward and Irene Roe.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Berryman Funeral Home of Cozad is in charge of arrangements.
RANDY RHONE
OBITUARY
Randy Rhone, 46, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Friday, January 5, 2011.
He was born May 4, 1954, at Lexington to Vaughn and Thelma (Lauby) Rhone.
Randy grew up and attend school at Lexington, he attended St. Ann's Catholic School through his junior year, and transferred to Lexington High School, graduating with the Class of 1972.
He was united in marriage to Barb Kitsmiller on September 29, 1973, at Lexington. To this union two sons were born, Ryan and Riley.
Randy was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church. He loved to rodeo, even won the Nebraska State Rodeo Finals his senior year in high school, his love was bull riding. He worked horses with his dad and broke horses for Dr. Reynolds in the past. The last several years he worked for the State of Nebraska as a Brand Inspector. He enjoyed spending time with his sons and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his mother, Thelma Rhone of Lexington; two sons, Ryan and Amanda Rhone of Grand Island and Riley Rhone of Grand Island.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vaughn and his grandparents.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, January 9, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington with Rev. Don Buhrman officiating.
Burial was in the St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Cozad Hospital Hospice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington was in charge of arrangements.
PAUL ESTERAICH
OBITUARY
Paul Esteraich, 43 of Johnson Lake, died Wednesday, December 17, 1997. Paul was born February 21, 1954, in Lexington to Byron and Irene (Zajicek)
Esteraich.
Paul attended school in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School in 1972. After graduation he attended Kearney State College where he received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Science and Business in 1989. On March 2, 1975, he was united in marriage to Beverly Ward in McCook.
Paul was then associated with his father in their farming operation near Lexington and was later employed at the First National Bank in McCook.
Survivors include his mother and father, Byron and Irene, Johnson Lake, wife Beverly of McCook; one son, Rocky of McCook; two daughters, Jody Esteraich of Kearney and Amy Esteraich of Columbus; one brother, Charles and wife JoAn of Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters, Lore and husband Mitch Pirnie, Omaha and Jan Esteraich, Omaha; three nieces and one nephew.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 20, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in McCook.
Graveside services were conducted Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to the family, to be designated at a later date. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington was in charge of arrangements.
ALLAN (BUD) GILL
OBITUARY
Allan Bruce (Bud) Gill was born on August 16, 1954 at Topeka, Kansas and passed away on Thursday, March 16, 1995.
In 1957, he and his family moved to El Dorado, Kansas. He attended Grandview Grade School and El Dorado Junior High. He was active in the Methodist Church Boys Choir and Cub Scouting.
In 1967, he and his family moved to Lexington, Nebraska. He attended Lexington Junior and Senior High where he was active in football, wrestling, track and golf and was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, taking part in Canadian canoe trips and attending two national conventions.
He graduated from Lexington High School in the spring with the class of 1972 and worked in carpenter construction during the summer.
In the fall of 1972, he enrolled at Central Community College at Hastings for two years majoring in Construction Technology.
Following Central Community College, he worked at various jobs in Hastings then returned to Arapahoe for a brief period of time and began learning the newspaper and printing business. In 1978, the Gill family purchased the Elwood Bulletin and Bud became the editor of the Bulletin for about two years.
After two years of adventure and wanderlust, construction took his interest and he returned to highway construction in the Lexington Area. After those jobs closed down he followed the construction business to West Virginia.
While in West Virginia he met and married Tracy Barnhart on June26, 1982.
They returned to Nebraska and he worked for Art's Building and Supply for a period of time, in Elwood. They later moved to Kissimmee, Florida where he re-entered the highway construction field.
Bud returned to Nebraska in 1994 to work on the new ethanol plant at Blair but soon after returned to highway construction.
Three children, Justin, Jeremy and Jacob were born to Bud and Tracy.
According to the coroner's report, Bud was found dead in his apartment and the cause was attributed to a massive heart attack.
Survivors included his three sons, Justin, Jeremy and Jacob of Bethlehem, West Virginia; his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Ted Gill of Arapahoe; three sisters, Suzanne Knauss and husband Brian and children Ben and Tymesia of Springfield, Virginia; Lisa Linch and husband Jim and children Jacob and Rachael of Lexington; Gayle Schultz and husband Brad and children, Alex and Amanda of Arapahoe and his grandmother Verona Mulikin of Marion, Kansas.
Graveside services and·interment were at the Arapahoe Cemetery with Williamson Funeral Home of Arapahoe in charge of arrangements.
BRENT A. SHERMAN
OBIUTAURY
Brent A.Sherman, 35, a Lexington native, died Thursday April 12, 1990.
He was born May 22, 1954, in Lexington to Robert H. and Patricia Stream Sherman and was a 1972 graduate of Lexington High School.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Smith Sherman of Lexington; two sons, Jeremy and Andrew both at home; his parents of Lexington; two sisters, Joni Sherman of Kearney and Jann (Mrs. John) Kloepping of Cozad; and Grandfather Melvin Stream of Lexington. He was preceded in death by two grandmothers and a grandfather.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Art Ernst officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
REX JOHNSON
OBITUARY
A one car accident, near Julesburg, Colorado claimed the life of a Lexington man and injured three others according to the Colorado State Patrol on June 27, 1977.
Rex Johnson, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson, Lexington, was killed when a car in which he was riding was involved in an accident two miles west of Kennesburg, Colorado on Colorado 76.
Funeral services for Rex Boyd Johnson were held Wednesday afternoon, June 29th, at Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington with Pastor Gary Warner officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
He was born August 12, 1954, to Ralph and Opel Spiegal Johnson at Albion. After the family moved to Lexington several years ago, he attended Lexington schools and graduated from Lexington High School in 1972.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson, Lexington; four brothers, Ralph D. Johnson, Fulton, New York; Robert Johnson, Millard, John Johnson., Albion and Tim Johnson, Lexington; five sisters, Mrs. Karen Kelly, Albion, Mrs. Marilyn Fischer, Burwell, Mrs. Donna Eltiste, Omaha, Miss Linda Johnson, Burwell and Miss Susan Johnson, Lexington.
Mick Woodside, 67 of Kearney passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2021 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney with Father Paul Colling officiating. Interment will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Lexington. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the church followed by a 5:00 p.m. Vigil prayer service.
Memorials are suggested to the Addison Samuelson-Carbaugh Memorial Scholarship. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.
Mick Lorens Woodside was born August 24, 1954 in Lexington, Nebraska to Harold and Rosa (Schwarz) Woodside. He received his education from Lexington High School, graduating with the class of 1972. Mick attend the University of Nebraska-Omaha where he played football. He later earned his degree from Kearney State College. On May 27, 1977, Mick was united in marriage to Rita Brewer in Lexington, NE. They moved to Kearney where Mick worked for YRTC as a youth supervisor for over 35 years.
Mick loved working with his hands and was known for his craftsmanship. He was an excellent carpenter and took pride in his many projects. He will be remembered for his generous and loving personality.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rita Woodside of Kearney; son, Luke (Lisa) Woodside of Wheaton, IL; daughter, Teslynn Set of Omaha; grandchildren, Keira and Declan Woodside; brothers, Bernard (Judy) Woodside of Holdrege and Wayne (Pat) Woodside of Odessa; brothers-in-law, Gary (Luming) Brewer of Lincoln and John Brewer of Colorado; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Mick was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Dorothy, Leonard, Terry, Dick, Delbert, Lena, Viola, Paul and Leroy.
- Date Posted: 2021-09-06
- Maiden Name: Hennek
Kristi (Hennek) Strohmyer, 66, of Gothenburg had her final earthly chapter written in Gothenburg on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
Kristi was born to Gene and Darlene (Blevins) Hennek on September 6, 1954 in Lexington. She graduated from Lexington High School and the Grand Island School of Business.
Kris married Randy Strohmyer February 3, 1973. To this union, the couple were blessed with three children; Dan, Katie and Brinton.
Kristi served the Gothenburg, Nebraska Community personally and professionally for over forty years.
Missing her greatly are her mother, Darlene; husband, Randy; sons, Dan (Karin) Strohmyer and Brinton (Amber) Strohmyer; daughter, Katie (Jesse) Kincheloe; Kris’s cherished grandchildren; Erin, Nate, Carter, Kallie, Emmett and Olivia; also mourning her loss are her brothers, Rod (Lynne) Hennek and Tom Hennek; sisters, Jayne (Mark) Meyer, Patty (Mike) Mandelko and Mary (Scott) Hofferber. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Kris will be sorely missed by Gus, her chocolate lab.
Kris joins her father, Gene Hennek.
Most who knew her, cared for her deeply. Those who knew her well, loved her. Kris’s legacy of love will live on in family and friends.
A Memorial Prayer service will be held Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington.
Mass Of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez and Father Don O’Brien, officiating. The Mass will be live streamed via the Reynolds Love Facebook page.
Following county health measure guidelines, fully vaccinated people are not required to wear a mask, but it is at your discretion.
Inurnment will be in the Robb Cemetery, south of Lexington.
In honoring Kris’s wishes, memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to Pancreatic Cancer Research, Chemo Comfort Totes Of Nebraska, St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington or Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Gothenburg.
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
- Maiden Name: Kral
Jeanne Jo (Kral) Jeffrey, 63, of Loveland, Colorado, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on July 22, 2018, surrounded by family and friends at McKee Medical Center Hospice Unit in Loveland.
She was born November 23, 1954 to Victor J. and Gladys W. (Ozanne) Kral. She attended school in Lexington and was a graduate from Lexington High School with the class of 1972. She then went on to further her education at Kearney State College with a degree in elementary education. Jeanne was Miss Rodeo Nebraska in 1978 that she considered this one of her greatest accomplishment. She went back many times after that to teach and help the next girls who were vying for the title.
She was united in marriage to Mike Jeffrey in September of 1981 in Lexington. They made their home south of Lexington. Jeanne was an elementary and music teacher and taught in Lexington and Overton. She was always teaching young children about etiquette and manners. In her younger years, Jeanne loved working for Herb and Evelyn Ringenberg whether it was spraying thistles in the pasture or driving a silage truck. Jeanne also sold Christmas Around the World for years and won many cruise vacations for she and Mike. They also enjoyed cruises with friends to the Caribbean, Hawaii, and the Mexican Riviera. In the early 90’s Jeanne was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and in the late 90’s she moved to Loveland, Colorado to help with her health condition. She loved going to Rocky Mountain National Park and watching all the animals, especially the elk. A trip would usually end with a stop at a Dairy Queen for a dilly bar. Jeanne and Mike divorced in 2008.
Jeanne loved all animals especially horses. She worked with the 4-H clubs teaching western and english riding. She also loved jumping horses.
She always enjoyed playing cards, working on puzzles and playing board games. There was always a table set up with a puzzle being worked on. She was an avid photographer and enjoyed memorializing all the special birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, wedding and Christmases that she was able to be a part of. She was a huge Nebraska Husker football fan and her family rarely missed a home game.
Jeanne was a member of P.E.O. Chapter FS and was the Children’s Choir Director for nearly twenty years at First United Methodist Church in Lexington.
Survivors include her ex-husband, Mike Jeffrey of Lexington, Nebraska; brother, Dan Kral of Milford, Nebraska; and two nieces, Barb (Andrew) Carr of Shawnee, Kansas and Margot (Graham) Nelson of Prairie Village, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Celebration of Jeanne’s Life will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Pastor Anne Gahn, officiating.
Inurnment will be in Robb Cemetery south of Lexington.
Memorials are kindly suggested to First United Methodist Church Or Robb Cemetery.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Please share online condolences with the family by visting:reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
Robert Michael Sacco
April 22, 1954 – January 23, 2019
Robert Michael Sacco, age 64, a resident of Colorado Springs, passed away on January 23, 2019. He was a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend.
Bob was born on April 22, 1954 in Blair, Nebraska to Frank and Kathleen (Woolery) Sacco. He moved around with his father’s career as he grew up, living in Omaha, Lexington, Washington, Millard, Arvada, and Aurora.
He met his wife, Donna Stone, in college at the University of Nebraska, and they were married on September 17, 1977 in Sioux City, Iowa.
He worked as an engineer in many capacities and locations, including Lincoln, Nebraska, Portland, Oregon, Guam and Colorado Springs.
Bob was a member of Engineers for Christ and SOCOMOGRO (the Southern Colorado Mountain Grotto cavers group), and he loved caving, winter backpacking, sword collecting, reading, scifi, music and beer.
He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Sacco; his children: Vanessa (husband Joshua Painter), Rebecca (husband Jeff Rose) and Dyanna Sacco; five grandchildren: Makayla, Noah, Riley, Gianna and Zachariah; his mother, Kathleen Sacco Elkins; his siblings: Mark (wife, Cindy) Sacco and Lisa (Sacco) Whitley; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Old Chicago restaurant upper floor tavern, 7115 Commerce Center Drive.
- Date Posted: 2013-11-05
- Maiden Name: Juel
Nancy Ann Rankin, 59, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013, following a courageous battle with cancer, at the Golden Living Center in Cozad.
She was born December 26, 1953, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Wilfred J. and Elizabeth C. (Sanks) Juel.
Nancy was a 1972 graduate of Lexington High School and a 1976 graduate of Kearney State College where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in teaching. She would later obtain her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She was united in marriage to Charles Rankin in the 1970’s, he preceded her in death in 2007. Nancy taught elementary school for over 20 years in Oklahoma. When her mother became ill, and after the death of her husband, she returned to Lexington.
She received many teaching awards throughout her career. She absolutely loved kids and although she had no children of her own, her students and nieces and nephews were “her kids”. Her niece, Jaszaman, always held a special place in her heart and life. Nancy enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and arts & crafts. She loved music and prior to becoming ill was taking guitar lessons.
Nancy was a member of LexChristian Church as well as the Genealogy Society.
Survivors include her mother; Betty Juel of Lexington, Nebraska; stepson; Jeff Rankin of Oklahoma and two step-grandchildren; special friend; Sherry Thaden of Lexington, Nebraska; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Nancy was preceded in death in addition to her husband, by her father and two brothers, John and Allan.
Funeral Services will be Friday, November 8, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at LexChristian Church in Lexington with Pastor K.C. BeDunnah officiating.
Burial will be in the Cozad Cemetery at Cozad.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 7, 2013, 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. Please share online condolences with the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2016-07-31
John Alan Shelor, 62, of Bertrand, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, at his home in Bertrand, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 29, 1953, in Oxford, Nebraska, to George Lee and Eleanor (Wendland) Shelor.
John graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1972. He was united in marriage to Annette Gonzalez on September 11, 1976, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. One daughter, Courtney, was blessed to this marriage. It was by chance that he met the love of his life at the Center Lanes Bowling Alley in Lexington, being introduced by his future mother-in-law.
John’s working career began at Valley Sales in Lexington. John and Annette opened the Park Place Sandwich Shoppe at the Mini-mall in Lexington, and he continued to work at Valley until the family moved to Colorado in 1984, and then to Virginia in 1989. While in Virginia, John was Director of long-distance dispatch for Interstate Worldwide Relocation trucking company. On March 13, 1994, his beloved Annette passed away from cancer. In 2009, John returned to Nebraska when his health declined and he was forced to retire.
To say John had a wonderful sense-of-humor is an understatement. He loved cracking jokes, and was always teasing. He loved to bowl, golf, sing Karaoke, dance, play pool, and was a huge movie buff. But, his greatest joy in this world, were his daughter, and granddaughter, Courtney and Annie. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
John is survived by his daughter, Courtney Shelor of Bertrand, Nebraska; granddaughter, Annette “Annie” Shelor of Bertrand, Nebraska; brother, Dan Shelor of Lexington, Nebraska; two sisters, Arla (Milton) Naprstek of Minden, Nebraska, and Anita (Mike) Millican of Cozad, Nebraska; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bob Gonzalez of Loomis, Nebraska; Mary Jane (Doug) Wind of Lexington, Nebraska; Elly Rensink of Omaha, Nebraska; Fran Gonzalez of Millard, Nebraska; Leo, Jr. (Diane) Gonzalez of Lexington, Nebraska; Angie (Dennis) Sund of Lexington, Nebraska; Jane Woodson of Omaha, Nebraska; Ray (Theresa) Gonzalez of Lexington, Nebraska; Monica (Todd) Strezishar of Lexington, Nebraska; Berni (Dan) Schwarz of Bertrand, Nebraska; and, Dawn (Dave) Root of Bertrand, Nebraska; as well as many, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Annette; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo and Andrea Gonzalez; sisters-in-law, Terry Jo Young and Ramona Gonzalez; brothers-in-law, Ken Rensink, Tom Woodson, and Porfie Gonzalez.
It was John’s wishes for cremation. There will be no visitation.
A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 6, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Mr. Rick Schwarz officiating.
Inurnment will be in the St. Ann’s Cemetery at Lexington.
Memorials are 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.
Scott R. Commins, 54, of Beatrice, died Oct. 2, 2008 in Lincoln. His ashes will be scattered in a private ceremony on the farm where he grew up.
He is survived by his brother Michael (Virginia) Commins of Lexington; nephew David Commins of Lexington and niece Elisabeth Commins of Norfolk.
Scott was born in Lexington to Roy and Belva (Velte) Commins. He graduated from Lexington High School, received a masters in education from Kearney State College, a bachelors of sacred music from Gulf Coast College and a masters of religion from Watner Pacific College.
He taught school in Thedford and Brady before turning to his second calling, pastoring in churches in Gothenburg, North Platte and Beatrice.
Memorials are suggested to Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church or to the donor's choice.
Lincoln Memorial Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
Michael "Mick" Grant Bliven, 58, of Overton, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney after a yearlong battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Life for Michael "Mick" G. Bliven will be conducted from the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Lonnie Bliven officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Robb Cemetery in Gosper County.
There will be no visitation as the family is honoring his wish for cremation.
Mick was born Jan. 19, 1954 in Lexington, the third of seven children born to Alfred "Mike" and Mary (Stanford) Bliven.
Mick grew up in Lexington and Overton and graduated from Lexington Senior High School with the class of 1972.
Mick owned and operated Bliven Construction Company of Lexington with his brother, Lonnie for many years. He loved life and being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and special gatherings of friends and family. In 1979 he initiated and organized his grandmother, Margaret Faith Hughbanks' annual family reunions that continue today. Mick was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend to all, taking special care to watch over those whom he loved. He provided special attention to his mother-in-law, Mabel M. Bye. Mick loved following his University of Nebraska Cornhuskers sporting events, especially football and attended games whenever possible.
Mick is survived by his wife, Lois Bliven of Overton; his step-son, Brian Robinson of Overton; four brothers, Lonnie Bliven of Lexington, Ed (Denise) Bliven of Jacksonville, Ore., Tom Bliven of Overton, Don Bliven of Lexington; two sisters, Mary Ford of Kennedale, Texas, Pat (David) Pierce of Bertrand; mother-in-law, Mabel M. Bye of Overton; three brothers-in-law, Roy (Sue) Bye of Grand Island, Dale (Janet) Bye of Lexington, Melvin (Darla) Bye of Overton; 10 nephews, Matt, Mike, Chris, Jason, Justin, Thomas, Nathan, Eric, Derek and Dustin and their families; six nieces, Jeannie, Seri, Tara, Chelle, Robin and Maggie and their families as well as numerous great nieces and great nephews, two surviving aunts, Jeanne Gibson and June Rickers, multiple cousins, family members and friends. Special friends include Donna Wilson of Overton, Don Hennek of Lexington and Millie Nicks of Denver, Colo.
Mick was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father in 1995; his mother in 1998; father-in-law, Cecil H. Bye in 1996 and several aunts and uncles.
Memorials are suggested to the Overton Volunteer Fire Department or to the family to be designated at a later date.
Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at
www.nelsonbauerfh.com The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.
