Obituary Listing

Dec 6, 2022

Charles Edward Hoger was born on January 22, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to Theodore and Inez (Schwendt) Hoger and passed away on December 6, 2022, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 14 days.

Chuck was baptized and confirmed at...

Dec 1, 2022

Betty Jean (Goldsmith) Menze was born on March 13, 1931, in York, Nebraska, to Mervin and Myrdith (Watson) Goldsmith and passed away on December 1, 2022, in Seward, Nebraska, at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 18 days.

Betty attended school in Seward where she graduated with the Class of 1949....

Nov 26, 2022

Arnold James Vachal, 85, of Lincoln, passed away on November 26, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Arnold grew up in Ulysses, Nebraska. After retirement from Goodyear, Arnold enjoyed working on John Deere tractors, gardening and traveling with his wife to Texas and Florida during the winter months. Arnold is survived by his wife, Janice; brother, Dale Vachal;...

Nov 26, 2022

Wendy Sue Lohmeier was born to Ivan "Hyle" and Donna (Jantze) Cook on June 21, 1959 in Friend, Nebraska, and went to her Heavenly home Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the age of 63.  Wendy attended schools in Friend, Milford, Douglas, Lincoln and graduated from Malcolm High School with the class of 1977.  She was employed at...

Nov 25, 2022

Bernard Frank Kastl was born on May 13, 1921, near Bee, Nebraska to John A. and Frances (Halvolic) Kastl and passed away on November 25, 2022, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 101 years, 6 months and 12 days.

Bernard grew up in the Bee area on the family farm where he...

Nov 13, 2022

Velma Bernice Nealy was born on August 22, 1929, in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Percy Henry Ray and Nellie Mae (Swank) Gardner and passed away on November 13, 2022, in Gilroy, California at the age of 93 years, 2 months and 22 days.

Velma worked as a pediatric nurse for 18 years. On December...

Nov 9, 2022

Elsie Pauline Pirrie entered the joys of eternal life with her Savior Jesus on November 9, 2022, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 89 years, 1 month, and 4 days. Jesus promises, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10).

Elsie was born on...

Nov 6, 2022

Marna Marie (Jessen) Grubb was born on June 17, 1932, in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Chris and Esther (Wiggen) Jessen and passed away on November 6, 2022, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 90 years, 4 months and 20 days. Marna was baptized on May 26, 1935, at the Union Congregational Church in Green River, Wyoming....

Oct 31, 2022

Thomas H. Langevin, age 100 years, of Venice, Florida passed away October 31, 2022, in Venice, Florida. He was born in 1922 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by Pearl in 2009, his wife of 70 years. They shared a commitment of basic service to the Lutheran Church, both having been trained as Lutheran...

Oct 27, 2022

Edmund Rudolf Martens was born on November 30, 1928, in Buhl, Idaho to Rudolf and Henrietta (Becher) Martens and passed away on October 27, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 93 years.

Edmund grew up on the Clover Tract in Buhl, Idaho where he attended Clover Lutheran School and Buhl High...

Oct 26, 2022

Leona (Ruzek) Soucek was born on January 5, 1927, in Prague, Nebraska to James and Frances (Sousek) Ruzek and passed away on October 26, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 95 years, 9 months and 21 days. Leona grew up on a farm near Prague where she attended grade school and graduated from high school....

Oct 24, 2022

Gladys Marie (Kovar) Roebke was born on December 20, 1934, near Garland, Nebraska to Cyrill and Bessie (Hromas) Kovar and passed away on October 24, 2022, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 4 days surrounded by her family. Gladys attended school in Garland and graduated with the Class of 1952.

Oct 23, 2022

Benedict Joseph Kouma was born on March 3, 1939, in Dwight, Nebraska to John and Alice (Nekuda) Kouma and passed away on October 23, 2022, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 20 days.

Ben attended and graduated from Assumption School in Dwight with the Class of 1957...

Oct 21, 2022

Roger Lee Gomez was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 18, 1947, to Cecil and Ilene (Farmer) Gomez and passed away in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 21, 2022, at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 3 days.

Roger and his family lived in various places until he was older. He loved...

Oct 16, 2022

Audrey Mae (Graham) Kilzer was born on April 25, 1926, near Staplehurst, Nebraska to Howard and Barbara (Wolfe) Graham and passed away on October 16, 2022, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 96 years, 5 months and 21 days.

Audrey grew up on a farm west of Staplehurst and attended country school. ...

Oct 14, 2022

Galen Craig Stuhr was born on April 23, 1957, in York, Nebraska to Ralph and Flora (Kruse) Stuhr and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 14, 2022, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 21 days.

Galen grew up in Bradshaw, Nebraska where he attended...

Oct 12, 2022

Fred A. Vanis was born on June 13, 1934, in Butler County, Nebraska to Vincent and Julia (Pekarek) Vanis, Sr. and passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in David City, Nebraska at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 29 days.

Fred was the youngest of 13 children.  He attended David...

Oct 12, 2022

Mary Katherine closed her beautiful brown eyes the final time on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, having lived nearly 93 years. She was born to Nicholas and Helen (Sheehan) Pretti in Oak Creek, CO. The young family moved to a small farm southwest of Seward, NE, where she grew up. Mary Katherine enjoyed helping raise chickens, fruits and...

Oct 5, 2022

Randall Irl "Randy" Anspach was born on February 25, 1949, in Hastings, Nebraska to Irl and Dora (Reynolds) Anspach and passed away on October 5, 2022, at his home with his wife by his side in Malcolm, Nebraska at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 10 days.

Randy was baptized at...

Oct 5, 2022

Robert Clayton Holland was born on October 16, 1954, in Jetmore, Kansas to Patsy Eugene and Wanda Winnona (Finley) Holland and passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2022, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 67 years, 11 months and 19 days.

Rob grew up in Kinsley where he attended and...