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

Marlene Weatherhogg

Marlene Weatherhogg

Oct 12, 2025

Marlene Weatherhogg, 86, of Palmyra, passed away on October 12, 2025. She was born September 5, 1939, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Harold and Maxine (Porter) Dowding.

Growing up, 4-H and its many activities were a central part of Marlene's life. She cherished holidays, family traditions, and the special moments spent with loved ones. These...

Janis M Wessel

Janis M Wessel

Oct 12, 2025

Janis M. Wessel, 94, of Syracuse, formerly of Avoca, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Syracuse. She was born on April 15, 1931, in Syracuse to Harvey J. Harms Sr. and Clara (Engelbrecht) Harms.

Janis graduated from Syracuse High School and was united in marriage to George...

Eunice E Weber

Eunice E Weber

Oct 8, 2025

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Eunice Elaine (Behrens) Weber, who left us on October 8th, 2025. Born on May 28th, 1939, to Melvin and Eileen Behrens in Cook Nebraska, Eunice was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church in...

Robert "Bob" L. Eggert

Robert "Bob" L. Eggert

Sep 25, 2025

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Robert "Bob" L. Eggert, 89, of Murdock, NE, passed away on September 25, 2025, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln. He was born on June 7, 1936, in Lincoln to Edwin and Agnes (Jirotka) Eggert. Bob graduated from Crete High School at the age of 16 in...

Kelly Joe Bender

Kelly Joe Bender

Sep 21, 2025

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Kelly Joe Bender, age 70 of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska.  He was born on  August 6th, 1955, in Geneva, Nebraska to Rodney and Mary Lou (Braun) Bender.

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Barbara "Barb" Miesbach

Barbara "Barb" Miesbach

Sep 20, 2025

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Barbara "Barb" A. Miesbach, 90, of Syracuse, passed away on September 20, 2025, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. She was born on January 22, 1935, in Burr, to Louis W. and Mary C. (Eisenhauer) Neemann.

Barb grew up in Burr...

Daryl L. Stubbendeck

Daryl L. Stubbendeck

Sep 13, 2025

Daryl L. Stubbendeck, 68, of Palmyra, passed away at his home on September 13, 2025. He was born May 31, 1957, in Syracuse, to Otto and Marie (Kimbell) Stubbendeck.

Daryl graduated from Palmyra High School and began his career with Dobson Construction before working for Lincoln Public Schools in building maintenance, where he dedicated...

Gene M. Carper

Gene M. Carper

Sep 12, 2025

Gene M. Carper, 76 of Burr, passed away on September 12, 2025, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln. He was born on April 30, 1949, in Nebraska City to Denzel and Ferne (Cameron) Carper. After high school, Gene joined the Army Reserve and served his country for six years.

Gene grew up on the...

Harlan H. Hillman

Harlan H. Hillman

Sep 12, 2025

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Harlan Hillman was born on June 6, 1943, to Henry and Emma (Knickman) Hillman. He was the youngest of three brothers, Lloyd and Dale Hillman. Harlan passed away on September 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Harlan and Kay first met in...

Cristina M. Douglas-Bergmann

Cristina M. Douglas-Bergmann

Sep 7, 2025

Cristina M. Douglas-Bergmann, 50 of Weeping Water, passed away on September 7, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1975, to Steven & Pamela (Criss) Douglas in Anaheim, CA. On January 23, 1993, she married Jeffrey Bergmann.

She is survived by her husband Jeff Bergmann, son Jacob (Missy) Douglas-Bergmann, Garrett (Danielle) Douglas-Bergmann, Jordyn Douglas-Bergmann...

Walter L. Hutchison

Walter L. Hutchison

Sep 4, 2025

Walter L. Hutchison, 87, of Lincoln, formerly of Louisville, passed away on September 4, 2025, at The Landing in Lincoln. He was born on February 26, 1938, in Omaha, to Manford and Lucille (Tlustos) Hutchison.

Walter grew up in Louisville, graduating from Louisville High School. He went on to attend the University of Nebraska–Lincoln,...

Dr. James L Hendrix

Dr. James L Hendrix

Aug 30, 2025

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Dr. James L. Hendrix

Dr. James L. Hendrix, 82, of Greenwood, NE, passed away on August 30, 2025, in Omaha. He was born on July 19, 1943, in Omaha to Lauris F. and June (Lukehart) Hendrix of Louisville, NE.

Jim grew up in Louisville,...

Linda Lockhart

Linda Lockhart

Aug 25, 2025

Linda Lockhart, age 64 of Elmwood, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.  She was born on August 27, 1960, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Lonnie and Sharon (Phillips) Rorie.

A proud graduate of the Elmwood High School Class of 1978. Following her graduation, she married Mike Stubbendeck, and together...

Keith P. Nash

Keith P. Nash

Aug 25, 2025

Keith P. Nash, 71, of Palmyra, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the Gately House in Syracuse. He was born on December 6, 1953, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Clinton P. and Ruth A. (Winkle) Nash.

Keith graduated from Palmyra High School in 1972 and went on to earn his Associate of Applied Art...

John W. Yurges

John W. Yurges

Aug 22, 2025

John W. Yurges, 82 of Talmage, passed away on August 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 29, 1942, in Alden, IA to Walter & Dorothy (Roosa) Yurges.

John's career started as a mechanical draftsman, and he later worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed socializing with his friends, especially at The...

Belva J. Kirchhoff

Belva J. Kirchhoff

Aug 15, 2025

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Belva Jean (Johnson) Kirchhoff, 90, of Avoca, Nebraska died peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 15, 2025, at Waterford Assisted Living in Lincoln, NE.  Belva was born on September 7, 1934, in rural Shubert, NE to Elmer and June (Barker) Johnson.

Belva was...

Russell Ellis Davis

Russell Ellis Davis

Aug 14, 2025

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Russell Ellis Davis was born in Palo Alto, California at Stanford Hospital on January 17, 1948 to Ellis Dave and Bertha Irene (Barker) Davis. Russ passed away suddenly at the family home on August 14, 2025. Russ is survived by his wife Liz,...

Marcee A. Brownlee

Marcee A. Brownlee

Jul 18, 2025

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Marcee A. Brownlee, 58 of Douglas, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, after a two year, hard fought battle with breast cancer. She was born on August 19, 1966, to Donald & Inez (Hartman) Brownlee in Syracuse.

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Betty J. Yant

Betty J. Yant

Jul 17, 2025

Betty Jane Yant January 21, 1948 – July 17, 2025

Betty J. Yant (Massahos), 77, of Lincoln, passed away July 17, 2025. Born January 21, 1948 in Munich, Germany. She was raised in Wilber, Nebraska by Inez (Shimerda) and Eddie Broz. Her death was the result of pulmonary/cardiac complications. ...

Kathleen B. Purcell-Westphal

Kathleen B. Purcell-Westphal

Jul 13, 2025

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Kathleen Beth Purcell-Westphal, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska, with family by her side. She was 85 years, 7 months, and 25 days old.

Born on November 18, 1939, to Howard and Mildred...

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