- Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Janniee Wheeler, age 69, and Randall Wheeler, age 62 of York, NE, died on Friday, May 24, 2024 as a result of a car accident in York.
Janniee was born on October 17, 1954 to Carl and Betty (Ulrich) Zublis in Sioux City, Iowa. She grew up in Wayne, NE and moved to Lexington, NE in the spring of 1974. She worked at Monroe Auto in Cozad, NE for a while, worked at Rice’s Market in Lexington, NE in the deli, and cleaned in the evenings after working in the deli during the day. She then met the love of her life, got married, and moved to York in the spring of 1989. She was a daycare provider for 32 years and loved all of the kids she took care of. Janniee loved to make her cakes and was always willing to help anyone in need. She crocheted baby blankets for every grandchild born, or anyone wanting a blanket. Everywhere she went, she had her bag of yarn with her. 
Randall was born on February 8, 1962 to Eugene C. (Butch) and Barbara A. (Coons) Wheeler in Lexington, NE. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Untied Methodist Church. He attended Lexington Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1980. His family was avid campers in the school bus that his dad remodeled into a great camper. Most often they were at Johnson Lake or the annual trip to Colorado. The big family trip was to Yellowstone and on the way home through Rocky Mountain National Park. As a boy, he played some City Rec Baseball and was a Boy Scout. He was active in Youth Fellowship with his fellow Methodist Classmates. His Dad and Mom took them on a mission trip to Kansas City in that bus. As a teen, he worked for Doug Long with the bees, a job he loved. He joined the Coast Guard. In Basic Training an unknown bone issue made it so he had to resign. He then worked for Hennek’s Furniture and Appliance. They sent him to Whirlpool tech school. He made the decision to attend Wyoming Technical School to become a Diesel Mechanic graduating in March of 1988. After graduation he took a job with Sahling Kenworth Trucking, in York, NE, working there for 30 plus years. Then went to work for Selden Trucking for a short time. After a work accident and recovery, he found work with York County Roads Department driving a Maintainer. Randy loved to tease and pick on people.
On March 19, 1988 Randall and Janniee got married at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, NE. Randy welcomed, and loved Janniee’s four children. When the grandkids and great grandkids came along, he cherished all the times that were spent with them. Camping was Randy and Janniee’s favorite thing to do, it truly was their happy place. They loved Nascar races in Kansas. Nascar camping trips were the highlight, every year. Randall and Janniee will be mourned by the countless friends they met wherever they were camping. Together they loved camping, fishing, and hunting. They loved people and especially their family. They were each other’s love of a lifetime. They had a wonderful 36 years together, now forever in eternity.
They are survived by their daughter Betty (Scott) Myers of Lincoln, NE; granddaughter Brittany (Spencer) Roy and their children Aliyah and Harley Jaras, Liam and Millie Roy of Bee, NE; grandson Christopher (Kayla) Myers and their children Kenneth and Harper Myers of Genoa, NE; son Dan (Priscilla) Jensen of Lincoln; grandson Daniel Jensen of Lincoln; granddaughter Sierra (Patrick) Lovell and their children Israella, Joshua, and Galilee of Lincoln; granddaughter Savannah (Bobby) Klaetsch of Lincoln; granddaughter Shelbi (Vasser) Williams and daughter Priscilla of Lincoln; son Bobby Jensen and Tera Smith of Franklin, NE; grandson Dennis Jensen of Lincoln; granddaughter Landyn (Dawson) Smith of Geneva, NE; granddaughter Jade (Matt) Ihde and their children Caylee and Noah of York; granddaughter Savana Smith and her children Jonathan and Lillian of York; and son Bill Jensen of Lincoln.
Janniee is survived by her brother Harold Hansen of Minneapolis, MN; Harvey (Denise) Hansen of Sioux City, IA; sister Micki (Tom) Webster of Inmankun; sister Pearl Harrison of Sioux City, IA; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.
Randall is survived by his sister Tepricia (Louis) Reeder of Story City, Iowa; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.
Janniee is preceded in death by her parents; Carl and Betty Zublis; sister Betty Potter, brothers Joe Zublis and David Zublis, grandma Jannie Weinland, granddaughter Jordyn Brown, niece Pam Hansen, and two great nephews.
Randall is preceded in death by his parents; Gene and Barbara Wheeler, brother Brad Eugene Wheeler born at rest November 1958; grandparents Leroy and Elsie (Scranton) Wheeler, Joseph Wayne and Laceil (Phillips) Coons; uncle Dean and Shirley Wheeler, aunt Daryl Wheeler, uncle David Wheeler; cousins Barry Wheeler, Kevin Wheeler, Joel Bean; great niece Norah Neff.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Arbor Drive Community Church in York with the Reverend Jon Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in York. Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Family will greet friends and neighbors from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at Arbor Drive Community Church. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Tim M. Wenburg, 58, of Lexington passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his home.
Tim was born May 7, 1962 to Floyd and Alice (Schwarz) Wenburg. Tim attended Lexington Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1980. Tim furthered his education at Hastings Community College.
At an early age Tim was diagnosed with diabetes which he battled for the rest of his life.
While in Hastings attending college, he worked for various businesses. On returning to Lexington he was employed by Tyson Foods. He worked at Tyson until his health forced him to retire.
Tim enjoyed various activities. He loved playing pitch and other games. He was a trivia wiz and had a wide collection of many things such as Star Wars, Beatles, Elvis, comic books and McDonald toys, one of his favorite past times was watching and collecting Wrestle Mania. Tim was also a terrific artist. He had earned himself a belt in Taekwondo, which he was very proud of. Tim will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Tim is survived by his brothers: Clayton (Susie) Wenburg of Lexington and Alton (Jody) Wenburg of Cozad, nieces, nephews, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Tim is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dale and his grandparents.
The family has honored Tim’s request to be cremated.
A graveside service will be held Friday, October 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cozad Cemetery in Cozad with Pastor Bill Ohlmann, officiating.
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: reynoldslovefunerahome.com
- Date Posted: 2018-09-25
RICKY LEE DEWEY, Lexington, Nebraska
Ricky Lee Dewey died after attempting to save David W. Struempler from drowning, Bertrand, Nebraska, August 6, 1989. Struempler, 19, a non- swimmer, fell from a bridge into the Tri-County Canal and was carried downstream. His cousin, Dewey, 27, farm hand, entered the water and waded and swam to him. A struggle ensued, during which Dewey was submerged repeatedly. Another man entered the water and swam to Struempler, who was by then unconscious, and towed him to the bank, where Struempler revived. Dewey drowned.
Ricky Lee Dewey was honored for his heroic act by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.
-------
Thank you to Scott Wiley (1976) for bringing this to our attention.
- Date Posted: 2018-06-10
Dave Richardson, 57, of Lexington died Sunday June 10, 2018, at his home.
Dave was born March 31, 1961, in Lexington, Nebraska, to William and Doris (Schnakenberg) Richardson. He attended elementary school at District 22, before the family moved to town. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1980.
As a youth, Dave participated in 4-H, baseball, fishing and swimming. Throughout his life, he loved music and working on cars. Dave worked as a cook at Andy’s Supper Club, A&W, and The Den. He was best known for his Lawn & Tree Service and cutting firewood in the winter.
Dave will be remembered for his big smile, hearty laugh and generous personality.
Survivors include two brothers: Calvin (Cheryl) Richardson of Lexington, Nebraska, and Kevin (Joyce) Richardson of Broken Bow, Nebraska; one sister, Bea (Ron) King of Lexington, Nebraska; nieces and nephews: Tucker King, Lincoln, Nebraska, Thad (Jennifer) King, Kearney, Nebraska, Melissa (Sam) BeDunnah, Lexington, Nebraska, Ana Zavodsky, Omaha, Mathew Richardson, Lincoln, Nebraska, Nathan Richardson, Lincoln, Nebraska, Mishayla (Tim) Freburg, Gothenburg, Nebraska; three uncles: Norman (Phyllis ) Richardson of Elm Creek, Nebraska and John (Elaine) Richardson of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Allen (Peggy) Schnakenberg of Eastvale, California; and several great nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska, with Pastor Rob Kuefner officiating.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 13, from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Robb Cemetery, Lexington, Nebraska.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran 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 visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 1993-04-14
- Maiden Name: Meyer
Michelle 'Shelley' (Meyer) Sentelle - died April 14, 1993
- Date Posted: 2007-12-18
Dwayne Robert Morrison, 46, of North Platte died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at Gothenburg. Services were held on Saturday, Dec. 22, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel at Gothenburg with the Rev. Eric Meissner officiating. Burial was at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, at Maxwell.
Morrison was born on Oct. 27, 1961, at Lexington to Harvey E. and June F. (Burr) Morrison. He attended rural Lexington schools and Lexington and Overton senior high schools.
He served his country in the Army and worked at Gothenburg Feed Products Co. as a mill operator up until the time of his death.
Morrison had resided at Lexington, Overton, Torrington, WY, and was most recently lived in North Platte.
On May 3, 2005, he was united in marriage to Kimberly Kay Sherard at Elwood.
He enjoyed playing cards, watching football and phone calls to family, according to family members.
Morrison was preceded in death by: his grandparents—William and Loretta Burr, Byrdia Farr and George Morrison.
Survivors include: his wife, Kimberly Morrison of North Platte; a son, Jacob Allen Morrison of North Platte; a step-son, Scott James Sherard of Gothenburg; two daughters—Emily Nichole and Mariah Dawn Morrison, both of North Platte; his parents, Harvey and June Morrison of Lexington; three brothers—Phil (Deb) Morrison of Chaplen, SC, Mike (Kim) Morrison of Evans, CO, and Bill Morrison of Lexington; sister, Christina Morrison of Eddyville; sister-in-law, Tracy (Randy) Underwood of North Platte; brother-in-law, Robert (Judy) Sherard, Jr. of Gothenburg; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends—Darrel and Becky Fienner and Nick and Tony Canas.
Memorials are suggested to Morrison's children at: 310 Sixth St., Gothenburg, NE 69138. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blase strauser.com. Arrangements have been placed in the care of Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel of Gothenburg.
- Date Posted: 2009-03-23
Roy Alan Buchholz, 47, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 30, 1961, at Lexington, Nebraska to Wayne Benjamin and Margie Marie (Fellows) Buchholz. Roy grew up in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1980. He started working at Orthman Manufacturing during high school and later went to work for Monroe Auto at Cozad. At the time of his death he had spent more than 25 years at Monroe Auto as a Tool & Die machinist.
He was united in marriage to Whitney Deardorff on November 20, 1999, at Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church at Lexington.
Roy enjoyed woodworking, especially making wooden animals, welding and inventing ways to make every day chores easier to do. He also loved listening to music and being outdoors watching the eagles, target practicing and fishing.
Roy was a "fantastic dad" who loved being with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife: Whitney Buchholz of Lexington, Nebraska,
Four sons: Isaac Buchholz of Florida, Caleb Buchholz of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Kory Wattier of Hastings, Nebraska, Talbot Buchholz of Lexington, Nebraska. One brother: John (Brenda) Buchholz of Lexington, Nebraska Two sisters: Donna (Lenwood) Mobley of Lincoln, Nebraska Lois (Jim) Underwood of Lexington, Nebraska. Mother-in-law & father-in-law: Ralph & Charlene Ogier of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Sister-in-law: Nichole (Pat) Maez of Cozad, Nebraska, Brother-in-law: Tim Ogier of Gothenburg, Nebraska. Special Friends: Chris & Shelley Thompson of Elwood, Nebraska Jana Adams of Cozad, Nebraska. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Craig Deardorff; one brother, Jim; grandparents and two uncles.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 26, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church at Lexington, Nebraska with Ethel Fox, PMA and Reverend Karen Woo co-officiating. Burial will be in the Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Cemetery next to the church.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2009, from l-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to the family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
