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

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...

Wyatt Michael Douglas-Bergmann

Wyatt Michael Douglas-Bergmann

Dec 20, 2023

Wyatt Michael Douglas-Bergmann September 7, 1998 - December 20, 2023

25-year-old of Weeping Water. Born Sept. 7,1998 in Omaha Nebraska to Cristina Douglas-Bergmann and Jeff Bergmann.

Wyatt graduated from Weeping Water Public School. After graduating he earned a living in the food...

Shirley A. Johnson

Shirley A. Johnson

Dec 19, 2023

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Shirley A. Johnson, 92 of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. She was born to Hubert & Rowene (Schoessler) Wilken on February 25, 1931, in Carroll, IA. On July 29, 1951, she married Ralph A. Johnson in Wichita Falls,...

Patricia Ann Stander

Patricia Ann Stander

Dec 15, 2023

Patricia Ann Stander age 88 of Weeping Water, NE passed away on December 15, 2023. Born on November 5, 1935, in Julian, Nebraska, Patricia was the daughter of Ralph and Dora (Ramold) Schmitz.

Pat graduated from St. Bernard's Academy in Nebraska City in 1953.  While attending school at St. Bernard's she would ride with...

Isaiah Baehr

Isaiah Baehr

Dec 14, 2023

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Pvt. Isaiah Baehr age 21 of Ft. Liberty, North Carolina was born to Kris and Ashley Baehr on November 9th 2002.  He passed away on December 14, 2023 in Fort Liberty, NC.

He was the second born sibling to 5 amazing kids. He...

Alice M. Miller

Alice M. Miller

Dec 5, 2023

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Alice M. Miller, 89 of Alma, formerly of Weeping Water, passed away on December 5, 2023, at the hospital in Alma. She was born on December 12, 1933, on a farm near Murdock, NE to James Orvel & Lena C. (Weisheit) Noell. Alice attended country school west...

Mary Jeanette Tietjen

Mary Jeanette Tietjen

Dec 4, 2023

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Mary Jeanette Tietjen was born September 13, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska to Val and Florence Mayfield. She passed away peacefully at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Throughout her life, Mary was committed to her faith and her family.  She...

Marianne Stander

Marianne Stander

Nov 18, 2023

Marianne Stander age 93 of Louisville, Nebraska, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on November 18, 2023, at her home in rural Louisville, NE.  She was born on May 19, 1930, in Pilger, Nebraska to John and Ann (Theis) Steiner.

As a young child, she moved to Stanton and later South Omaha where she...

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