Obituary Listing

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...

Jul 8, 2023

Kendy Marie (Ross) Darling was born on February 10, 1949, to Kenneth and Lola (Chrisp) Ross in Hastings, Nebraska and entered God's Kingdom on July 8, 2023, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 74.

Kendy graduated from Central City High School with the Class of 1967. She later met Richard Darling and...

Jul 4, 2023

Kane Michael Nordmeyer was born on October 19, 1977, in Seward, Nebraska to Darrell and Deb (Downing) Nordmeyer and passed away on July 4, 2023, in Broken Bow, Nebraska at the age of 45 years, 8 months and 15 days. He was baptized on January 15, 1978, and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Malcolm, NE....

Jul 3, 2023

Raymond E. Kohout was born on February 7, 1954, in Seward, Nebraska to Frank and Helen (Hromas) Kohout and passed away on July 3, 2023, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 69 years, 4 months and 26 days.

Ray grew up on the family farm. He was baptized at Assumption Catholic Church...

Jun 22, 2023

Kathryn Ann (Semrad) Codr was born on July 23, 1942, in Omaha, Nebraska to Anton "Zip" and Irene (Matous) Semrad and entered her heavenly home on June 22, 2023, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 30 days. Kathy grew up in Prague where she attended St. John's Catholic grade school and...

Jun 22, 2023

Dylon Wayne Blath, loving son, father, and brother, quietly passed away at his home on June 22, 2023, at the age of 25.

Dylon was known for his humor and quick wit. He had the biggest heart and touched the lives of so many. He loved music from the 40s all the way...

Jun 21, 2023

Brenda Sue (Canning) Royer was born on October 9, 1952, in Munden, Kansas to Virgil and Ruth (Corbit) Canning and passed away on June 21, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 12 days.

God blessed me with generations of Christian foundation on both sides of my...

Jun 21, 2023

Sharon Ann Kocian-Pelan was born on March 13, 1951, in Wahoo, Nebraska to Richard and Dorothea (Dickhute) Swartz and passed away on June 21, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 8 days. Sharon grew up near Weston on the family farm. She attended country school in Brainard and grade school...

Jun 21, 2023

Shirley Ann Meyer, 78, passed away in Seward, Nebraska on June 21, 2023, after complications from a stroke.

Shirley was born on August 14, 1944, in Waverly, Iowa to Lavern and Iva Mae Roettjer. She was the oldest of three children, including her younger brothers Steve and Duane Roettjer.

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Jun 12, 2023

"Papio" Blaine Burrier Miller was born on February 25, 1938, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Joseph and Gladys (Burrier) Miller and passed away on June 12, 2023, in Surprise, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 18 days.

Blaine was baptized and confirmed at the Utica Methodist Church. He attended and...

Jun 3, 2023

Virginia Clarke Cattle was born on September 21, 1920, in Seward, Nebraska to Dr. H.D. and Gladys (Gold) Clarke and passed away on June 3, 2023, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 102 years, 8 months and 13 days.

Virginia attended and graduated from Seward High School with the Class of 1938.  ...