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

Gladys Snyder

Gladys Snyder

Mar 22, 2024

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Gladys Luella (Miller) Snyder was born in her parents' farm home near Crab Orchard, Nebraska, on August 15, 1926.  She was one of 5 daughters born to Neils and Maggie Miller.  Gladys attended Lewiston (Nebraska) Public School where she met the love of her life, Russell Snyder,...

Sharon K. Stalder

Sharon K. Stalder

Mar 20, 2024

Sharon K. Stalder, 77 of Syracuse, passed away on March 20, 2024.  She was born September 21, 1946 in Humboldt, Nebraska, to Louis & Marjorie (Baker) Rist.

Sharon married Jerry Stalder on September 23, 1966, in Humboldt, Nebraska, and to this union they raised 3 children; Brent, Jodi and Tammi.  She worked several jobs...

Mary E. Peterson

Mary E. Peterson

Mar 19, 2024

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On May 25th 1932, Mary E McLaughlin was born to Stella (Box) and Leonard McLaughlin on the family farm south and west of Elmwood.  Mary grew up in the Elmwood Area and has lived here all of her life except for 3 years.  Mary attended the country...

Leila M. Kruse

Leila M. Kruse

Mar 16, 2024

Leila M. Kruse, 99 of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Ambassador in Nebraska City. She was born on March 27, 1924, at home near Syracuse to Henry & Adala (Kuehn) Liesemeyer. On August 8, 1943, she married Virgil Kruse at St. John's United Church of Christ (McWilliams) near Talmage.

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James A Witte

James A Witte

Mar 13, 2024

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James August Witte was born on August 5, 1932 to Elmer and Esther (Nelson) Witte on the Witte family farm at 180th & Maple, east of Elkhorn.  He passed away at the age of 91on March 13,2024 at Louisville Assisted Living.

Jim attended Dist....

Karen Michelle Kimpel

Karen Michelle Kimpel

Mar 10, 2024

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Karen Michelle Kimpel, 54, of Syracuse, peacefully passed away after a courageous battle against cancer on March 10, 2024. She was born on October 15, 1969, to Lee & Paula (Williams) Pollard in Mount Carmel, Illinois.

A dedicated paraprofessional at Syracuse Elementary School,...

Bruce C. Gerking

Bruce C. Gerking

Mar 3, 2024

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Bruce C. Gerking, 80 of Burr, passed away on March 3, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 30, 1943, to Charles & Evelyn (Spanjer) Gerking in Tecumseh and graduated from Cook High School. On May 1, 1966, he married the love of his life,...

Thomas "Tom" W. Meyer

Thomas "Tom" W. Meyer

Mar 1, 2024

Thomas "Tom" W. Meyer, 89, of Manley, passed away at his home on March 1, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1934, to Paul & Mary (Sheehan) Meyer near Avoca. Tom grew up as a farm boy and learned a strong work ethic at a young age. By the time he was in high school, he was...

Rachel Karen Dirkse

Rachel Karen Dirkse

Feb 25, 2024

Rachel Karen Dirkse (April 1, 1940 - February 25, 2024) was a beloved resident of Holland and Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Fountain Hills, Arizona. She peacefully passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a rich legacy of love and service.

Rachel's dedication to education shaped her remarkable 14-year career as an educator,...

Helen L Luetchens

Helen L Luetchens

Feb 17, 2024

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Helen L. Luetchens, 80 of Murdock, passed away one day shy of her 81st birthday on February 17, 2024. She was born to Harry & Luella (Anderson) Nielsen in Omaha on February 18, 1943. Helen graduated from Benson High School in the class of 1961. After high...

Ruth E. Windhorst

Ruth E. Windhorst

Jan 24, 2024

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Ruth E. Windhorst, 97 of Syracuse, passed away on January 24, 2024, in Syracuse. She was born on January 23, 1927, to Arnold & Amanda (Eisenhauer) Watermeier near Burr. On January 31, 1945, she married Orville Windhorst at Hope Lutheran Church in Burr. Ruth was active at...

Douglas K Nielsen

Douglas K Nielsen

Jan 20, 2024

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Douglas Kyle Nielsen, age 57 of Louisville, NE, a dedicated and sincere family man, peacefully passed away on January 20, 2024, surrounded by the comforts of his home.   Born on March 29, 1966, in Omaha, Nebraska and raised by loving parents, Richard Lund and Melva Gene (Mussman) Nielsen.

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Barbara "Bobbi" Mueller

Barbara "Bobbi" Mueller

Jan 19, 2024

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara (Bobbi) Mueller, a beloved mother and friend. Bobbi peacefully left this world on January 19, 2024, at the age of 79.

Bobbi was born on December 15, 1944, and her life...

Myrna M. Warlick

Myrna M. Warlick

Jan 17, 2024

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Myrna Marie (Knake) Warlick was born March 29th, 1937 in rural Avoca, Nebraska to Henry and Mary (Berner) Knake. Myrna passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in Syracuse, Nebraska.

Myrna married Alfred Warlick on June 10th, 1955...

Alice E. Sheppard

Alice E. Sheppard

Jan 14, 2024

Alice E. Sheppard, age 97, died on January 14, 2024. She was born December 18, 1926, on a farm south of Syracuse, daughter of William and Alvina (Damme) Wellman. She married Ralph Sheppard on June 19, 1960, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Syracuse and was a lifelong member of that church. Her husband died on August...

Linda K. Lenker

Linda K. Lenker

Jan 13, 2024

Linda K. Lenker, age 81, of Omaha, passed away on January 13, 2024, at Echo Hills Assisted Living in Omaha. Linda was born on December 1, 1942, in Lincoln, NE, to Fritz and Rosie (Kehlbeck) Rohlfs.

After high school, Linda moved into Augustana in Omaha and attended a secretarial college. While she learned a...

Deborah M Knutson

Deborah M Knutson

Jan 12, 2024

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Deborah M. Knutson, age 69, of Cedar Creek, Nebraska, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home in Cedar Creek. She was born on May 10, 1954, at Eglin AFB in Florida to Shelley and Mary (Davis) Cosson. ...

Roger Martin Bornemeier

Roger Martin Bornemeier

Jan 11, 2024

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In loving memory of Roger Martin Bornemeier, a dedicated farmer who cultivated not just the land, but also bonds within his community.

Born June 28, 1933, to Alfred (Mike) and Bernice (Nickel) Bornemeier. Roger graduated from Murdock High School in 1951. He received...

Rodney R. Powell

Rodney R. Powell

Dec 23, 2023

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Rodney R. Powell, 76 of Syracuse, was born on March 25, 1947, to David and Lois (Grubaugh) in David City. He passed away on December 23, 2023, at The Grace Space in Lincoln. Rod attended UNL and graduated in 1969...

Gene H Meyer

Gene H Meyer

Dec 20, 2023

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Gene Henry Meyer (Butch), age 94, of Louisville, NE, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. He was born on November 10, 1929, in Wabash, NE, to George and Pearl (Jardine) Meyer.

Gene married the love of...

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