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

Harvey W. Bornemeier

Harvey W. Bornemeier

Oct 26, 2025

Harvey Bornemeier, passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born on December 19, 1953, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Willard and Edna (Fleischman) Bornemeier.

After graduating from Elmwood High School, Harvey attended trade school for two years, where he became a certified electrician and worked for LES. He eventually...

Nola K. Herman

Nola K. Herman

Oct 23, 2025

Nola K. Herman, 74, of Lincoln, formerly of Unadilla, passed away on October 23, 2025, at The Grace Space in Lincoln. She was born on June 23, 1951, in Nebraska City, to Willard and Leola (Werner) Mohlman.

Nola graduated from Syracuse High School in the class of 1969. She was united in marriage to...

Patricia Vogt

Patricia Vogt

Oct 23, 2025

  Patricia A. Vogt, age 78, of Elmwood, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 surrounded by her husband, children and family. She was born on August 18, 1947, in Washington, D.C.  

  Patricia graduated from Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, Maryland and built a successful career in banking, later retiring from First National Bank of Omaha in Wayne, Nebraska. In addition...

Dale W Kunz

Dale W Kunz

Oct 22, 2025

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Dale Willis Kunz, age 87, of Elmwood, NE, passed away on October 22, 2025, at Hillcrest Silver Ridge in Gretna, NE. He was born on February 23, 1938, in Lincoln, NE, to Joe and Ella (Bornemeier) Kunz.

After graduating from Elmwood High School...

Lavone G Stohlmann

Lavone G Stohlmann

Oct 17, 2025

LaVone G. Stohlmann of Louisville, Nebraska passed away Friday, October 17, 2025. LaVone was born on April 17, 1925, in Cedar Creek, Nebraska. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. LaVone was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Louisville.

Per her wishes there will be no funeral service, memorial service, or visitation. In...

Myron L Ondracek

Myron L Ondracek

Oct 16, 2025

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Myron Leon Ondracek, 83, of Cedar Creek, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born on June 20, 1942, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Anton and Agnes (Bohaboj) Ondracek.

Myron graduated from Columbus High School in 1960 and then attended UNO before being...

Douglas Willard Wells

Douglas Willard Wells

Oct 14, 2025

Douglas Willard Wells, age 61 of Ashland, Nebraska, passed away on October 14, 2025, at his home in Ashland. Born on November 27, 1963, in Omaha, Nebraska to W. James (Jim) and Paula M. (Broady) Wells.

Following his high school graduation in 1981 from Westside High School, Doug earned a B.A. in Business Administration with a minor...

Mitzi Rae Doan

Mitzi Rae Doan

Oct 14, 2025

Mitzi Rae Doan, age 63 of Nebraska City passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at Prestige Care of Nebraska City, NE. She was born on November 17, 1961, in Syracuse, NE, to Daniel and Melva Bernice (Jennings) Doan.

A proud veteran of the Army, Mitzi carried her dedication into her career as a guard at the...

James "Jim" A. Van Housen

James "Jim" A. Van Housen

Oct 13, 2025

James "Jim" A. Van Housen, 77, of Marengo, Iowa, passed away on October 13, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1948, in Lincoln, to Donald and Shirley (Lippold) Van Housen.

Jim grew up in Syracuse and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he earned a degree in Business and was a proud...

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.

A...

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,...

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