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

Judy A Root

Judy A Root

Jul 22, 2021

Judith "Judy" Ann Root age 76 of Manley, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Midlands Hospital in Papillion, Nebraska.  She was born on October 25, 1944 in Bertha, Missouri to Elwood and Elva (Cooley) LeRoy.

She was united in marriage to James "Jim" Root on February 16, 1962 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska...

James "Jim" M. Jensen

James "Jim" M. Jensen

Jul 20, 2021

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James (Jim) Marinus Jensen, 89 of Avoca, passed into the hands of the Lord on July 20, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse, NE. Jim was born on November 29, 1931 in Weeping Water, NE to Hans Jensen and Edna (Salling) Jensen. He graduated from Avoca, NE high school in...

Philip "Phil" L Pankonin

Philip "Phil" L Pankonin

Jul 18, 2021

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Philip "Phil" L. Pankonin passed peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2021 in Omaha, NE. He was born August 5, 1958.

Phil is survived by his wife, Cathi; children Christopher (Cortnee), Andrew, and Katelyn; his sister, Roxanne (Alan) Nissen; brother David (Lori); In-Laws Chari (Larry) Kelley,...

Marilyn A. Seelhoff

Marilyn A. Seelhoff

Jul 16, 2021

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Marilyn A. Seelhoff, 79 of Syracuse, passed away on July 16, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse. She was born on June 25, 1942, to Paul & Edna (Bartels) Wagner in Tecumseh and was a 1960 graduated of Tecumseh High School.

On July 5, 1968, she married Lloyd...

Verne L. Dowding

Verne L. Dowding

Jul 16, 2021

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Verne Leroy Dowding, 90 of Eagle, was born December 19, 1930, at Palmyra to John & Falsom (Dwinell) Dowding. The youngest of eight siblings, all deceased. He went to rest on July 16, 2021, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln.

Verne graduated from Palmyra High School. He married Winifred Lanning...

Dennis D. Stubbendick

Dennis D. Stubbendick

Jul 5, 2021

Dennis Dale Stubbendick (75) died on July 5, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Denny was born on October 12, 1945, in Omaha to Dale and Bernice (Albers) Stubbendick, and soon brought home to the family farm in rural Avoca. Baptized as a beloved child of God on November 25, 1945, and confirmed in faith on April 10, 1960, Denny was...

William "Buster" M. Fisher

William "Buster" M. Fisher

Jul 2, 2021

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William Merle Fisher "Buster", 88 of Cook, passed away on July 2, 2021, at his home. He was born on June 24, 1933, to Merle & Roberta (Kovanda) Fisher in Cook. After graduating from Cook High School in 1951, he joined the Navy in 1952 and served during the Korean Conflict. After...

Linda Dockery

Linda Dockery

Jun 29, 2021

Linda Dockery lost her battle to cancer but not before touching thousands of lives and forever leaving her mark on those who loved her most and whose love she returned a thousand times over—her family.

Linda was a lifelong educator and while her bio highlights important milestones in her career, they do not reflect the many hugs...

Leona M. Ruhge

Leona M. Ruhge

Jun 21, 2021

Leona M. Ruhge, 90 of Avoca, passed away on June 21st, 2021 at the Ambassador in Nebraska City. She was born on July 9th, 1930 to August & Minnie (Johns) Brinkhoff near Otoe.

Leona attended Peru State College after graduation from Otoe High School. After receiving her teaching certificate, she taught country school at District 11 for...

Lee (Luke) Thimgan

Lee (Luke) Thimgan

Jun 20, 2021

Lee Roy Thimgan, of Cook Nebraska, was born on March 20 th , 1945, to Leo and Hazel Thimgan.  Lee (Luke) passed on June 20 th in Lincoln.  He was raised in Springfield and attended Platteview High School.  Luke farmed his entire life.

Luke loved living on the farm with his wife of 44 years, Patty Thimgan. ...

Roger D. Royal

Roger D. Royal

Jun 19, 2021

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Roger D. Royal, 71 of Syracuse, passed away on June 19, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 17, 1950 to Dennis & Dorothy (Pfeiffer) Royal in Nebraska City.

Roger graduated from Syracuse High School and then attended Milford Tech where he received an associates degree in diesel mechanics. He...

Patrick G. Cunningham

Patrick G. Cunningham

Jun 17, 2021

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Patrick G. Cunningham was born to George E. and Marie (Baker) Cunningham on August 18, 1966 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Pat died from a motor vehicle accident on June 17, 2021 at the age of 54 years, 9 months and 30 days. He graduated from Stanton High School in 1984. On January 2, 1988,...

Edith M. Petersen

Edith M. Petersen

Jun 16, 2021

Edith "Kaye" M. Petersen, 94 of Louisville, passed away on June 16, 2021 at the Oxbow Care Center in Ashland. She was born on January 16, 1927 to James P. & Iva Zora (Jarrell) Marshall in Lapoint, Utah.

Edith married Donald R. Petersen on September 23, 1950 in Hiawatha, KS. She loved being a mother and taking...

Jason Randall Zeorian

Jason Randall Zeorian

Jun 16, 2021

Jason Randall Zeorian was born on June 16, 1978 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He died at his home near Palmyra on June 16, 2021 at the age of 43.

Jason had many hobbies and interests. Some of the things he enjoyed include horses and horseback riding, motorcycles, and being a mechanic.  He was able to fix anything. Jason...

Dale F. Janssen

Dale F. Janssen

Jun 13, 2021

Dale Frederick Janssen, 90, of Syracuse joined his wife Leola and daughter Linda in their eternal home on June 13, 2021. He was the only child of Walter and Clara Janssen, born on February 24, 1931. He graduated as valedictorian from Syracuse High School in 1947 and joined his father in the John Deere Implement business.

Dale...

Les H. Hlavac

Les H. Hlavac

Jun 11, 2021

Les H. Hlavac, 74 of Louisville, passed away on June 11, 2021 in Omaha. He was born on December 3, 1946 to Harold & Fern (Tlustos) Hlavac in Omaha.

Les married Ruth Fischer on August 2, 1969 in Elmwood. He taught as an industrial arts (shop) teacher for over 40 years. Les also worked for Pankonin Implement...

James M Belter

James M Belter

Jun 5, 2021

James. M. Belter age 57 of Louisville, Nebraska passed away while vacationing at his cabin in Edwards, Missouri on June 5, 2021.  He was born on December 1, 1963, in Omaha, Nebraska to Hugo Belter, Jr. and Barbara Ellen (Shores) Belter.

James grew up in Elkhorn and graduated from Elkhorn High School.  He continued...

Robert "Bob" T. Schram

Robert "Bob" T. Schram

Jun 3, 2021

Robert (Bob) T. Schram, age 78, lifetime resident of Gretna, born on December 23, 1942 and passed away June 3, 2021. Survived by wife of 60 years, Ida Mae (Gans) Schram.

Preceded in death by parents, Philip and Laura Schram, sister Phyllis (Bill) Busekist and brothers Joe, Chuck, Jim and Jack and nephew Billy Busekist.

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Gary A. Hudson

Gary A. Hudson

Jun 2, 2021

Gary A. Hudson, 85, of Louisville, passed away June 2, 2021, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. He was born on July 4, 1935, to Roy and Ruzina (Colbert) Hudson in Altamont, KS. On February 26, 1965, Gary married his lovely wife, Doris. To their union, they added two sons, Gary and Roy.

For twenty...

Alan Lee Dickhute

Alan Lee Dickhute

Jun 1, 2021

Al "Bahka" Dickhute, 65 of Brock, NE, passed away on June 1st, 2021. Alan was born on June 15th, 1955, in Wahoo, NE to Marlene (Policky) Lowery and Norman Dickhute.

He was preceded in death by his father, stepfather dad: Kenneth "Pat" Lowery, and his grandparents: Adolph & Julia Policky.

He enjoyed tennis, pinochle, cooking...

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