Obituary Listing

Mar 22, 2026

Jodi Marie (Policky) Pelan was born on August 9, 1962, in Seward, Nebraska to Donald and Kathy (Anderly) Policky and passed away, surrounded by her family, on March 22, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 63 years, 7 months and 13 days.

Jodi was raised on a small acreage near Bee, Nebraska. She attended East Butler High School and...

Mar 17, 2026

Sandra “Sandi” Kay (Reynolds) Born, 77, of Lincoln, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 17, 2026. Known for her infectious warmth and famous hugs, Sandi lived a life defined by her faith, her family, and her joy for others.

Sandi was born February 2, 1949, in Ukiah, California, to Ralph and Inez Reynolds. A woman...

Mar 15, 2026

LaDonna Jean Craig was born on March 12, 1987, in Seward, Nebraska to Brian and Tami (Swogger) Craig and passed away unexpectedly due to a car accident on March 15, 2026, near Malcolm, Nebraska at the age of 39 years and 3 days.

LaDonna grew up in Seward where she attended and graduated from Seward High School with the Class of...

Mar 5, 2026

Gregory Robert Busler was born on May 10, 1957, in York, Nebraska to Robert and LaRene (Krupicka) Busler and passed away on March 5, 2026, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 23 days.

Greg attended Columbus High School and graduated with the class of 1975. He was united in marriage to Sheri Avery on June...

Mar 3, 2026

Lyle Lee Zimmer was born on February 4, 1933, in Seward County, Nebraska to Clyde and Marion (Lawson) Zimmer and passed away on March 3, 2026, in York, Nebraska at the age of 93 years and 27 days.

Lyle was baptized on April 16, 1950, at Beaver Crossing Christ’s Church, and confirmed on April 1, 1956, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church...

Feb 23, 2026

Tyler John Woolsey was born on June 10, 1987, in Seward, Nebraska to Kenneth and Linda (Cidlik) Woolsey and passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 38 years, 8 months and 13 days.

Tyler attended Surprise Public Grade School and graduated from Aquinas High School with the Class of 2005. Upon graduation he attended Southeast Community College in...

Feb 19, 2026

Joe Lukert was born on April 30, 1954, in Seward, Nebraska, the son of Lester Lee and Faye Fern (Hemsath) Lukert and passed away on February 19, 2026, in Rapid City, South Dakota at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 20 days.

Joe grew up in Seward where he attended and graduated from Seward High School with the Class...

Feb 15, 2026

Daryl Mark Stevens was born August 23, 1958, in Seward, Nebraska to David Merrill and Alice Angeline (Urbanovsky) Stevens. Dave was a long-distance truck driver, but decided to stay home after Daryl was born. The family then moved to the Urbanovsky farm on Haskell Creek Road N of Ord, NE. Daryl was soon joined by sisters, Karen, JoAnn and brother,...

Feb 15, 2026

Emily Jean Hill was born on March 24, 1986, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Thomas and Suzan (Spahn) Yearley and passed away on February 15, 2026, in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 39 years, 10 months and 22 days.

Emily was raised in Goehner, NE where she was homeschooled and graduated in 2005. She worked at Ridgewood Rehab and Care Center...

Feb 7, 2026

Randy Lee Peters was born on November 21, 1956, in David City, Nebraska to John and Norma (Dewispelare) Peters and passed away on February 7, 2026, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 69.

Randy grew up on a farm near Surprise, Nebraska. He attended grade school at Surprise 1R and graduated from...

Feb 2, 2026

 Glendora Rae (Sorensen) Duensing was lifted up to her heavenly father on February 2, 2026, at the age of 94 following a fruitful and blessed life. Glendora (Glennie) was born on February 28, 1931, to Otto and Stella Sorensen in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.  She grew up in Gering, Nebraska and went to McKinley Elementary School, Gering Middle School and Gering High...

Jan 31, 2026

Bonnie K. McCall was born on December 8, 1934, in Seward, Nebraska, the daughter of Lawrence Weldon and Katherine (Gladfelter) Alley, and passed away on January 31, 2026, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 91 years, 1 month and 23 days.

Bonnie grew up in Lincoln where she graduated from Lincoln High...

Jan 26, 2026

Neal Howard Kirkman was born on March 28, 1968, in Benkelman, Nebraska to Leslie Ivan and Phyllis Nadine (Howard) Kirkman. He passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026, at the Butler County Health Care Center with his wife, Britaney by his side at the age of 57 years, 9 months and 29 days.

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Jan 25, 2026

Joan C. Miers was born on November 10, 1937, in Seward County to Charlie and Margaret Frances (Coffey) Varner and passed away on January 25, 2026, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 15 days.

Joan graduated from Seward High School with the Class of 1956. She was...

Jan 23, 2026

Michael Kretzler was born on January 20, 1970, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Michael Kretzler, Sr. and Maggie Crisanti and passed away on January 23, 2026, in Pleasant Dale, Nebraska at the age of 56.

Michael attended Cannon County High School in Woodbury, Tennessee. He was an amazing horseman and trained racehorses as well. Michael was a jockey and very skilled exercise...

Jan 18, 2026

Chuck Rager, 82, was born on August 9, 1943, to Charles and Louise (Boyer) Rager in Hollister, California (where his father was stationed during WWII).  He passed away peacefully at his home in Seward, Nebraska on January 18, 2026.  Chuck had chosen to be on Tabitha Hospice for the last 8 months of his life.

Jan 16, 2026

Holly Ann Hostetler was born on February 10, 1952, in Seward, Nebraska to Burdette and Deloris (Stutzman) Boshart and passed away, surrounded by her family, on January 16, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 6 days.

Holly grew up in Milford, Nebraska and attended Milford Schools,...

Dec 30, 2025

Mark Alan Johnson was born on May 27, 1962, in Friend, Nebraska to Bernard and Ruth (Sheumaker) Johnson and passed away on December 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 63 years, 7 months and 3 days.

Mark grew up in Friend where he attended and graduated from Friend High School...

Dec 28, 2025

 Stephen "Deuce" Foster Smith II, age 51, passed away on December 28 at his home at Quality Living Inc. (QLI) in Omaha, Nebraska, leaving behind a legacy of courage, resilience, humor, and love. 

 Deuce was born on July 13, 1974, in Seward, Nebraska, to Susan Louise (Sahn) and Stephen Foster Smith. He was the youngest of their two children. Born and...

Dec 27, 2025

Gail Ann Hanseling was born on November 6, 1952, to Walter and Margaret Ann (Blacker) Miiller. She left this earth to be with her Savior on December 27, 2025, at the age of seventy-three.

Gail's childhood was spent on the family farm near Beaver Crossing with her four siblings, where she drove the...