Recent Obituaries from Syracuse, Louisville, Elmwood, Weeping Water, Nebraska & Surrounding Areas

Jocie Skinner

Jocie Skinner

Sep 16, 2026

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Jocie Allen Skinner age 85 of South Bend, Nebraska passed away on September 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on July 25, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to T.J. and Vayden (Price) Brown.

In 1959, Jocie graduated from Fairfax Hall High School in Fairfax, Virginia. She would later further her education at the University of...

James H. Pierce

James H. Pierce

Sep 15, 2026

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In Loving Memory of James (Jim) H. Pierce

April 2, 1934 – September 15, 2026

James (Jim) H. Pierce, 92, of Syracuse, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Eventide Martha House in Lincoln. He was born on April 2, 1934, in Elkton, Michigan, to Harry and Elizabeth (Furness) Pierce.

Jim grew up during the Depression years, a...

Eldon Marvin Fuxa

Eldon Marvin Fuxa

Sep 10, 2026

Eldon Marvin Fuxa, age 93 of Cedar Creek, Nebraska passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center of Elkhorn on September 10, 2026. Born on November 19, 1932, in Ord, Nebraska to Leonard and Lydia (Toner) Fuxa,

Eldon graduated from Omaha South High School in 1950, and shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving honorably during the Korean...

Terry A. Ehmke

Terry A. Ehmke

Aug 27, 2026

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Terry A. Ehmke, 86 of Avoca, passed away on August 27, 2026, at the Waterford in Lincoln. She was born on February 9, 1940, to Harold J. & Margaret A. (Meyer) Gress in Nebraska City. On December 4, 1959, she married Harold H. Ehmke at the First Lutheran Church (North Branch).

Terry worked for the Avoca Elementary School as a...

Louis D. Bentzinger

Louis D. Bentzinger

Aug 27, 2026

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Louis Dean Bentzinger was born to Louis J. and Rosa (Riensche) Bentzinger on February 16, 1931 on the family farm near Cook, NE. He was baptized at home by Pastor Paul Mall of Helena and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cook. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church from its beginnings in 1949. He graduated from...

Birdean Young

Birdean Young

Aug 24, 2026

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Birdean M. Young, 82, of Syracuse, passed away on August 24, 2026, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. She was born on February 15, 1944, to Herman and Delores (Winters) Wilken at their home near Burr. Birdean graduated from Syracuse High School with the class of 1961.

On May 28, 1965, Birdean was united in marriage to Dale Young...

Victoria Belle (LeCure) Pickering

Victoria Belle (LeCure) Pickering

Aug 24, 2026

Victoria Belle (LeCure) Pickering

Passed away on August 24, 2026 after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s and Multiple Myeloma at the age of 92 at Syracuse Community Health Center. She was a part of a clinical trial through the Buffett Cancer in Omaha in hopes of finding a cure and was a 27 year breast cancer survivor.

Vickie was born to Lila...

Veronica "Roni" K. Garrison

Veronica "Roni" K. Garrison

Aug 17, 2026

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Veronica Kay “Roni” Garrison (Nickels), born on September 8, 1960, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, passed away on August 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of deep love for her family, rock ‘n’ roll, and life. Born to Judy and Glen Nickels, Roni grew up alongside her younger brother, Frankie. She was raised with the guidance and love of...

Scott D. Siebrass

Scott D. Siebrass

Aug 12, 2026

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Scott Siebrass, aged 72, of Springfield, Nebraska, passed away on August 12, 2026 at Bergan Mercy Hosptial in Omaha, Nebraska. Born on November 1, 1953, to Martin and Marilynn (Mowinkel) Siebrass.

After graduating from Louisville High School in 1972, Scott enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he proudly served from June 1972, until May 1976. Following his military...

Janice Lee (Helm) Thomson

Janice Lee (Helm) Thomson

Aug 12, 2026

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Janice Lee (Helm) Thomson left her earthly life August 12, 2026, at Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, NE where she resided.

Janice, 89, was born August 6, 1937, at Syracuse, NE to Jacob and Minnie (Kutzner) Helm. She grew up in the Unadilla area. She graduated from Unadilla High School in 1955, where she enjoyed cheerleading and playing volleyball.

On June...

Betty M. Vogler

Betty M. Vogler

Aug 10, 2026

Betty Mae Vogler, age 97 of rural Louisville, Nebraska on August 10, 2026 at the Oxbow Living Community in Ashland, Nebraska. Betty was born on September 7, 1928, to William F. and Goldie H. (Thornton) Graham.

Betty was raised in Louisville, Nebraska, where she completed her education and became an integral part of her community. On June 8, 1947, she was...

Janice C. Reuter

Janice C. Reuter

Aug 5, 2026

Janice C. Reuter, 71 of Lincoln, passed away on August 5, 2026, at The Grace Space in Lincoln. She was born on August 9, 1954, in Denison, Iowa, to Edward L. and Mildred D. (Reeves) Meyers. Janice graduated from Milford High School.

On January 8, 1993, she was united in marriage to Ronald L. Reuter in Lincoln. She worked for 15...

Keith G. Weber

Keith G. Weber

Aug 5, 2026

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Born November 26, 1938, to Fred and Ruth (Horstmann)Weber in Cook Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Osage. He graduated from Cook High School in 1956. Keith passed away on August 5, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society, Syracuse, NE.

Keith was united in marriage to Eunice Behrens on December 8, 1957, at...

Todd G. Dorn

Todd G. Dorn

Aug 2, 2026

Todd Gregory Dorn, 62, of Cook, NE passed away on August 2, 2026. He was born March 14, 1964, in Tecumseh, NE. Todd was the youngest child of 6 and youngest son of George and Marie (Zimmerman) Dorn and grew up on the family farm southwest of Cook, NE.

Todd was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church, Cook, NE and...

Allen D. Roos

Allen D. Roos

Aug 2, 2026

Allen “Potsy” D. Roos, 80 of Lincoln, died on August 2, 2026, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln. He was born on March 7, 1946, in Nebraska City to Les & Ruby (Stillahn) Roos. Allen proudly served his country in the Army National Guard.

Allen worked as a salesman for the Kellogg Company. He loved cooking, trap & skeet shooting, as...

Bob J Cleary

Bob J Cleary

Jul 24, 2026

Bob Joseph Cleary, age 67 of Louisville, Nebraska passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on July 24, 2026. Born on February 6, 1959, in Omaha, Nebraska to Paul and Eva (Hastings) Cleary.

Bob graduated of South High School, class of 1977. He pursued further studies at the University of Nebraska Omaha before embarking on a distinguished 48-year career...

Albert L Ropers

Albert L Ropers

Jul 22, 2026

Albert Lee Ropers, age 66 of rural Elmwood, Nebraska passed away on July 22, 2026, in at his home. He was born on August 27, 1959, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Albert W and Merna (Kempke) Ropers.

Growing up on the family farm south of Elmwood, Albert was baptized on October 11, 1959, and later confirmed on April 15, 1973, at First...

Lois D. Chadwick

Lois D. Chadwick

Jul 22, 2026

Lois D. Chadwick, of Unadilla, Nebraska left us peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Joseph Chadwick, in June 1967 and they shared 56 years together. Together they built a life rooted in love and family, raising two sons. Her family...

Arlin J. Steinhoff

Arlin J. Steinhoff

Jul 16, 2026

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Arlin J. Steinhoff, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2026.

He was born on May 19, 1943, in Nebraska City, to John and Leta Steinhoff. After attending country school and graduating from Syracuse High School in 1961, he worked for American Stores in Lincoln before returning home to the family farm in 1968. Arlin was a lifelong...

Doris N. Knox

Doris N. Knox

Jul 7, 2026

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Doris N. Knox, 86, of Syracuse, was called home to her Savior on July 7, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on May 6, 1940, in Lincoln to Roy F. Karr and Myrtle Grace (Yarnall) Karr. She graduated from Southeast High School in 1958.

On June 26, 1959, Doris was united in marriage to Donald D. Knox in...

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