April Ann Stanley-Murphey
Jan 20, 2026
April Ann Stanley-Murphey, 52, passed away on January 20, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, aunt & devoted sister. A very dear friend to many.
Born in Lincoln, NE on October 6, 1973, April lived a life filled with love, laughter, kindness & loss. April is known & remembered for her warm smile, gentle demeanor, and her unwavering generosity...
Kenneth Wayne Badberg Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Badberg Jr., age 59, of Waco, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center.
Wayne was born on October 24, 1966, in Tecumseh, to Kenneth and JoAnn (Davison) Badberg. He graduated from Syracuse High School with the Class of 1985.
Wayne worked at Rocket Lanes in Syracuse for 20 years, where he...
Janice Marie Meadows
Jan 16, 2026
Janice was born on December 13, 1933, in Syracuse, NE to John and Anna (Harms) Hespen. She passed away on January 16, 2026, at her home in Syracuse.
Janice married Howard Meadows on February 14, 1952, in Syracuse. He passed away on September 30, 2002. Janice was a stay at home mom for many years, raising their six children, and helping...
Carole A. Lashley
Jan 8, 2026
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Carole Goodman Lashley, a lifelong beacon of faith, service, and spirited adventure, was born on February 22, 1935, and raised in Ohiowa, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, curiosity, and love. Her love of music emerged early—at just 14 she began playing piano for her church, a calling she...
Sharon K. Vollertsen
Jan 2, 2026
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Sharon K. Vollertsen, 70, of Syracuse, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln. Sharon was born on November 16, 1955, in Superior, to Leland & Lyda (Geiswinkler) Bargen. She was baptized on January 9, 1956, and confirmed on May 23, 1971, both at Salem Lutheran Church in Superior.
Sharon graduated as Valedictorian of Superior...
Mary L. Kastanek
Dec 31, 2025
Mary L. Kastanek, age 78, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on December 31, 2025.
Mary was born on May 27, 1947, in Lincoln, to William and Minnie (Dorsch) Schwartman. She grew up on the family farm near Eagle before moving to Syracuse. Mary experienced loss at a young age when her father passed away when...
Ronald "Ron" A Isaacson
Dec 27, 2025
Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Ronald A. Isaacson, 81, of Eagle, Nebraska, passed away on December 27, 2025. Known throughout his life as Ronnie, Ike, Clark, and Colonel, he was born on September 16, 1944, in Manhattan, Kansas, to Ivan and Arlene (Johnson) Isaacson.
Ron graduated from Randolph High School in 1962. While in High School, he met Sharon Williams and the two...
Richard W. Bruns
Dec 27, 2025
Richard W. Bruns, 79 of Syracuse, passed away on December 27, 2025, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln. He was born on July 22, 1946, to William & Rosiland (Jager) Bruns in Nebraska City.
Richard married Luanna Bassinger on November 20, 1970, in Fairbury. He was self-employed, owning and operating Richard Bruns Drywall Finisher. Richard enjoyed tinkering on his vehicles and...
Delmer H. Niebrugge
Dec 23, 2025
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Delmer H. Niebrugge, 91 of Syracuse, passed into the arms of his savior on December 23, 2025, at the Gately House in Syracuse.
Delmer was born on December 29, 1933, in Syracuse, to William Niebrugge and Emma (Schweppe) Niebrugge. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (Osage), where his faith and church involvement remained...
Shirley A Gaebel
Dec 22, 2025
Shirley Ann Gaebel, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 95 at the Oxbow Assisted Living in Ashland. She was born on August 26, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Frederick and Libby (Burka) Iske.
After graduating from Springfield High School in 1947, Shirley married William "Bill" Gaebel on June 18, 1950, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Louisville....
Delores "Dee" Stoner
Dec 21, 2025
Delores “Dee” L. Stoner, 96, of Syracuse, formerly of Mesa, AZ, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. She was born on April 25, 1929, in Burr, to Elmer & Minnie (Pahde) Moss. On April 15, 1954, she was united in marriage to Robert Stoner at the Hope Lutheran Church in Burr.
Delores worked as a...
Karen Kuenning
Dec 21, 2025
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Karen K. (Roettger) Kuenning age 80 was born on September 17, 1945, to Raymond and Sophie (Ruge) at home in Otoe, NE. She lived a blessed life until passing to eternity on December 21, 2025.
She was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Otoe, NE. She started playing for church at the age of 12...
Leroy W Langenberg
Dec 15, 2025
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Leroy W. Langenberg, 90 of Dunbar, passed away on December 15th, 2025, at the Ambassador Assisted Living in Nebraska City. He was born on August 13th, 1935, to Fred & Lillian (Bade) Langenberg at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City.
Leroy graduated from Dunbar High School and following graduation, joined the United States Army and faithfully served his country....
Richard "Rich" L. Roesener
Dec 7, 2025
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Richard “Rich” L. Roesener, 83 of Cook, passed away on Sunday, December 7th at the Johnson County Hospital. He was born on September 2nd, 1942, to Raymond Carl & Frieda (Spanjer) Roesener in Tecumseh. Rich graduated from Cook High School in 1960 before attending the Omaha Technical Institute where he would receive his mechanic certificate.
On August 22nd, 1965,...
Steven "Steve" A. Wilson
Nov 12, 2025
Steven “Steve” A. Wilson, 71, of Dunbar, passed away on November 12, 2025, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln. He was born on October 21, 1954, to Charlie & Carol (Churchill) Wilson in Lincoln.
Steve graduated from Crete High School and on April 21, 1990, he was united in marriage to his soulmate Cathy Bouse in Dunbar.
Most recently Steve worked in...
Teresa "Teri" Stander
Nov 7, 2025
Teresa "Teri" Stander, age 55, of Louisville, Nebraska, passed away on November 7, 2025. She was born on April 9, 1970, in Fremont, Nebraska to Tom and Sharon Fleeman.
Teri graduated from Fremont High School in 1988. She built her career with Noddle Companies, where she worked the majority of...
Mila Jean Pache
Oct 29, 2025
Mila Jean Pache, a beautiful and indomitable spirit, was born on October 16, 2025, at 9:29 pm weighing 5 pounds 13 ounces and measuring 18.2 inches long, in Omaha, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at the tender age of 13 days. Though her time with us was all too brief, Mila's impact on the lives...
Shirley O Dalby
Oct 27, 2025
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Shirley O. Dalby, 94 of Syracuse, passed away on October 27, 2025, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. She was born on May 3, 1931, to Bryan & Lola (Myers) Owens in Arcadia, NE. Shirley graduated from Arcadia High School in the class of 1949 and married...
Harvey W. Bornemeier
Oct 26, 2025
Harvey Bornemeier, passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born on December 19, 1953, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Willard and Edna (Fleischman) Bornemeier.
After graduating from Elmwood High School, Harvey attended trade school for two years, where he became a certified electrician and worked for LES. He eventually...
Nola K. Herman
Oct 23, 2025
Nola K. Herman, 74, of Lincoln, formerly of Unadilla, passed away on October 23, 2025, at The Grace Space in Lincoln. She was born on June 23, 1951, in Nebraska City, to Willard and Leola (Werner) Mohlman.
Nola graduated from Syracuse High School in the class of 1969. She was united in marriage to...