Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 7, 2025

Bernadine Frances Kohout was born on September 5, 1937, to Joe A. and Eva (Nemec) Kohout in Seward County and passed away on December 7, 2025, in David City, Nebraska at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 2 days.

Bernadine was raised on farms in Seward County, Colfax County, and Butler...

Dec 4, 2025

Bruce M. Kennedy, 84, passed away surrounded by friends and family, including all four of his children, on December 4, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska, after a short illness. He is now reunited with his wife in Heaven.

Bruce was born on January 13, 1941, in Lincoln, and lived his whole life in Lancaster...

Dec 1, 2025

Elaine Janet Vrana, 95, was born September 3, 1930, near Bee, Nebraska, and passed away in Seward, NE on December 1, 2025. The fourth child of Albert G. and Flora Flowerday, she grew up on the farm, helping with chores and playing with her brother Dale. She rode her horse to country school until starting high school...

Nov 29, 2025

Iva Mae (Burman) Roettjer was born on September 25, 1925, to John Charles and Edna Goldie (Jackson) Burman and passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the age of 100 at Ridgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center.

Iva Mae grew up on a farm in Iowa but decided to leave home at...

Nov 20, 2025

Maynard Keith Steckly, 88, of Seward, Nebraska, passed away on November 20, 2025. Born on December 3, 1936, in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, he was the son of Floyd and Agnes (Schweitzer) Steckly. Maynard grew up in Beaver Crossing and graduated from Beaver Crossing High School in 1954.

On August 3, 1956, he married...

Nov 20, 2025

Terry Duane Hafer, 77, of Louisville, Colorado, passed away peacefully on November 20th, 2025, after a period of declining health due to dementia.

Terry was born on April 13, 1948, in Seward, Nebraska to Leroy and Berdena (Martin) Hafer. He attended country school as a child and went to Utica High School.  He...

Nov 10, 2025

Emma Arlene Lutringer was born on February 13, 1931, in Minatare, Nebraska, to G. George and Julia (Richard) Schnell and passed away on November 10, 2025, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 94 years, 8 months, and 28 days.

Emma was baptized on May 3, 1931, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. She...

Nov 9, 2025

Ervin Dvorak was born on April 17, 1938, on Easter Sunday in Bee, Nebraska to Frank and Julia Dvorak and passed away on November 9, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas at the age of 87 years, 6 months and 23 days. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by family and friends. He loved his family...

Nov 5, 2025

Margaret Eleanor (Conkling) Eickmeier was born December 5, 1939, in Stromsburg, Nebraska, to Orley and Thelma (Donelson) Conkling. She was the second of five children, Katherine, Don, Donita, and Scott-And grew up on the family farm where the children attended county school #35, a one room schoolhouse taught by a single teacher for all grades.

Nov 3, 2025

Billy Wayne Snell was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28,1957, in Sutherland, NE, and passed away suddenly with Deb by his side at Seward Memorial Hospital on November 3, 2025. He died from complications after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer that he fought with faith, strength, and grace.

He attended school in...

Nov 3, 2025

Thulla Mae Edwards was born on March 27, 1946, to Harry and Thulla (Thompson) Shepard in Norfolk, Virginia, and passed away on November 3, 2025, in David City, Nebraska, at the age of 79 years, 7 months, and 7 days.

Thulla grew up in Loami, Illinois, where she attended school. In 1964, she...

Oct 17, 2025

Betty Alyce Rivers was born in Seward, Nebraska on January 13, 1928, to Carl and Pauline (Ashton) Hagemoser and entered the gates of Heaven on October 17, 2025, at the age of 97 years, 9 months and 4 days.

Betty attended school in Seward and graduated from Seward High School in 1945. She was a faithful member of Seward United Methodist...

Oct 16, 2025

Jane Elizabeth Riley was born to Elmer and Stella (Dainton) Danekas on December 15, 1937, at the doctor's office in Milford, Nebraska and passed away on October 16, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 1 day. Jane was baptized at home and later confirmed in 1954 at West Blue United...

Oct 11, 2025

Norma Aldine Brott was born on August 17, 1932, in Watseka, Illinois to Harry Albert and Wilhelmina Helena (Janssen) Scheiwe and passed away on October 11, 2025, in Seward Nebraska at the age of 93 years, 1 month and 24 days.

Norma was baptized on September 4, 1932, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church...