Obituary Listing

Sep 10, 2023

Geraldine May Haase was born on May 19, 1936, in Garland, Nebraska to William and Luella (Herring) Schaefer and passed away on September 10, 2023, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 22 days.

Geraldine was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church on June 7, 1936, and later confirmed...

Sep 5, 2023

A private family service will be held.

Sep 3, 2023

Chad Richard Heser was born on May 16, 1975, in Seward, Nebraska to Thomas and Charma (Green) Heser and passed away on September 3, 2023, in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska at the age of 48 years, 3 months and 18 days.

Chad grew up in Beaver Crossing where he attended and graduated from Centennial...

Aug 31, 2023

Stanley Arthur Eberspacher was born on July 13, 1934, to Homer and Bernidene Eberspacher in Seward, Nebraska. He died on August 31, 2023, at the age of 89. He attended rural country schools graduating from 8th grade in 1948. He attended Beaver Crossing High School, graduating in 1952. He attended University of Nebraska in Lincoln, graduating in...

Aug 27, 2023

Richard D. Bohaty was born on August 6, 1936, on the family farm near Seward, Nebraska to Joseph and Emma (Barcel) Bohaty and passed away on August 27, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 87 years and 21 days.

Richard attended District #87 through grade school and graduated from Seward High...

Aug 24, 2023

Larry G. Zimbelmann was born on July 27, 1951, in Henderson, Nebraska to Gilbert and Velma (Roemmich) Zimbelmann and passed away on August 24, 2023, unexpectedly, at his home in rural Milford, Nebraska at the age of 72 years and 28 days.

Larry grew up in Sutton, Nebraska where he attended and was...

Aug 15, 2023

Helen Catherine (Kobza) Duffek was born on April 12, 1930, in Brainard, Nebraska to Emil and Elizabeth (Duhon) Kobza and passed away on August 15, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 93 years, 4 months and 3 days.

Helen grew up around the Brainard area and attended Brainard country school. After...

Aug 14, 2023

Diane Elizabeth (Young) Troyer was born on October 7, 1952, in Pender, Nebraska to Stanley and Darlene (Climer) Young and entered her heavenly home on August 14, 2023, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 7 days.

Diane was baptized as an infant at United Presbyterian Church and...

Aug 10, 2023

Anthony "Tony" William Seizys was born on September 8, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed away on August 10, 2023, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 85 years. He was the only child of Leo and Francis (Serutis) Seizys, both of Lithuanian descent. Despite the challenges of being raised in an urban environment, he graduated with...

Aug 10, 2023

Janice M. Makovicka was born on May 6, 1940, in Dwight, Nebraska to Frank and Martha (Navratil) Pavel and entered her heavenly home on August 10, 2023, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 4 days.

Jan grew up in Dwight where she attended Dwight Public Schools and...

Aug 1, 2023

Ladislav Benedict Liska was born on June 22, 1921, on the family farm east of Bee. The son of Anton and Mary (Vodicka) Liska, he was the youngest of four children. After attending country school, he was sent to board in Dwight where, at the Assumption Catholic school, he had many formative experiences including the development of...

Jul 27, 2023

Cory Daniel Ruzicka, age 48, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in the embrace of his wife and son, in their home in Seward, Nebraska. Cory was born on July 11, 1975, in Seward. He graduated from Seward Public High School in 1993 where he was involved in many sports activities, but his involvement in...

Jul 27, 2023

Dick Leslie Miers was born on October 17, 1937, in Seward, Nebraska to Leonard and Hazel Fern (Duffy) Miers and passed away on July 27, 2023, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 10 days.

Dick grew up in Seward where he attended and graduated from Seward High...

Jul 27, 2023

Helen J. Willard was born on July 14, 1926, in Hebron, Nebraska to George and Marie (Ross) Neemann and passed away on July 27, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 97 years and 13 days. Helen was baptized on August 22, 1926, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Gilead, Nebraska by Reverend Bangert.

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Jul 27, 2023

Jean D. (Lohmeier) Riley-Schultz, 76, Lincoln, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 27, 2023. She was a member of Holy Savior Lutheran Church in Lincoln.  Retired Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Accountancy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; formerly employed at First Commerce Bancshares; Deloitte & Touche; James A. Pett & Associates; Production Credit Association...

Jul 21, 2023

Barbara Elizabeth (Sturgill) Urbanek was born on March 27, 1950, in Columbus, Nebraska to William and Lorraine (Wise) Sturgill and passed away on July 21, 2023, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 73 years, 3 months, and 24 days.

Barb grew up in Primrose, Nebraska and graduated from Spalding Academy High School...

Jul 19, 2023

Kathy Ann (Nickeson) Hill was born on February 12, 1955, in Beatrice, Nebraska to William and Shirley (Brauch) Nickeson and passed away on July 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her family at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 7 days.

Kathy grew up on a farm south of Beatrice. She...

Jul 19, 2023

Elva Jean (Smock) Algya was born on May 15, 1930, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska to Alvin Lester and Catherine Jeanette (Stones) Smock and entered her heavenly home on July 19, 2023, at the age of 93 years, 2 months and 4 days. Jean, as most people called her, attended Plattsmouth Community Schools and graduated in 1948. While in...

Jul 10, 2023

Ryan Tyler Radford was born on January 20, 1993, in Fairbury, Nebraska to Jennifer Dawn Radford and passed away on July 10, 2023, at the age of 30 years, 5 months and 20 days.

Ryan grew up in the Seward, Garland and Milford areas and attended Milford schools. He was employed at Pizza...

Jul 8, 2023

Donna Mae Kruse was born on February 10, 1943, in Hartington, Nebraska to Hugo and Leona (Rupiper) Kathol and passed away on July 8, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 80 years,  4 months and 28 days.

Donna grew up in Hartington where she attended and graduated from Hartington Cedar Catholic...