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

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...

Henry "Hank" Mueller

Henry "Hank" Mueller

Jul 6, 2025

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Henry M. Mueller (Hank) November 15, 1932 – July 6, 2025 (92 yrs old) Survived son and daughter-in-law Alan and Melanie Mueller, 4 grandchildren - David Haveman and wife Jessica, Darrell Haveman and wife Allison, Darcee Andras and husband Hunter, Dean Haveman and Wife Peyton.  Great Grandchild...

Duane W. Teten

Duane W. Teten

Jun 26, 2025

Duane W. Teten, 90, of Talmage, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Cedar Creek of High Plains in Lincoln. He was born on November 29, 1934, in Talmage, to Reinhold Teten Sr. and Minnie (Kolsch) Teten. Duane graduated from Talmage High School in 1952.

Duane was united in marriage to Mary Johanna...

Randy G. Seybert

Randy G. Seybert

Jun 23, 2025

Randy "Warboss" G. Seybert, 70 of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at The Mulberry at Waverly. He was born on September 14, 1954, in Syracuse to Andrew C. Seybert Jr. & Eula (Stoner) Seybert.

Randy, known as "Warboss" by those in his gaming community, graduated from Syracuse High School and began...

Marion Dumer

Marion Dumer

Jun 16, 2025

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Marion Rose Dumer of Gretna, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 16th, 2025 at the age of 96.  She was born in Sandusky, Ohio on March 3, 1929 to Rudolph and Rosa Gierich.

Marion was baptized on June 23, 1929 and confirmed in June of 1943 at...

Janet E. Kage

Janet E. Kage

Jun 15, 2025

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Janet E. Kage, 79 of Cook, passed away on June 15, 2025, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. She was born on September 4, 1945, to Jesse & Verna (Dodd) Breeling in Lincoln.

On November 28, 1961, Janet married Danny L. Kage Sr....

Joyce J. Burke

Joyce J. Burke

Jun 13, 2025

Joyce Joanne Burke, 94, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln. She was born on May 28, 1931, to Oliver Scofield I & Jonybell (Nash) Scofield in Buffalo Mo. Joyce graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City and went on to attend a secretarial college.

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Sarah J. Lorensen

Sarah J. Lorensen

Jun 12, 2025

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Sarah Jean Lorensen, age 85, of Weeping Water, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.  She was born on August 5, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Willis G. and Ida E. (Cappen) Lorensen. Sarah...

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