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

Don Leroy Copley

Don Leroy Copley

Jan 19, 2009

Don L. Copley was born on September 3, 1926 in Panama, Nebraska to Ralph and Fern (Tilton) Copley. He passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse, Nebraska at the age of 82 years, 4 months, 16 days. After graduating from High School, Don joined the United States Navy in 1944 and served until...

Jessie M. Steinkuhler

Jessie M. Steinkuhler

Jan 15, 2009

Jessie Steinkuhler Jessie Margaritte Rider was born on August 27, 1917 at Syracuse, Nebraska to Fred Franklin and Lydia Margaret Harms Rider. She died on Thursday, January 15th in Tecumseh, Nebraska at the age of 91 years, 4 months, and 19 days. She lived all her life in the Syracuse and Douglas areas. Jessie was baptized on May 6, 1924...

Rosa E Grundman

Rosa E Grundman

Jan 15, 2009

Rosa Grundman was born on July 18, 1911 in Otoe, Nebraska to Andrew and Margretta (Dose) Burr. She passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse, Nebraska at the age of 97 years, 5 months and 27 days. She is survived by her daugher, Rosemary Whittaker of Omaha, NE; sons, Ron Grundman and wife...

James Sylvester Royal

James Sylvester Royal

Jan 14, 2009

James Sylvester Royal was born September 28, 1923, at home in rural Palmyra, Nebraska, to Herman and Elizabeth (Kempkes) Royal. He passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center, in Syracuse, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 17 days. Jim married Arva Wallen on January 9, 1945, at St. Leo's Catholic Church...

Jenny Woodward

Jenny Woodward

Jan 12, 2009

Jenny Woodward, 82, of Plattsmouth, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at Hospice House in Omaha. She was born Feb. 2, 1926, in Germany. On Aug. 28, 2006, she married Daniel Woodward in Plattsmouth. Jenny immigrated to America from Germany in 1955. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Woodward of Plattsmouth; son, Henry Dulon of Streator, Ill.; granddaughter, Betty Stieker; great-grandchildren, Ryan...

Joyce L. Speck

Joyce L. Speck

Jan 7, 2009

Joyce L. Speck was born on July 20, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska to James and Betty Miner. She passed away peacefully at her home in Murray, Nebraska on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the age of 51 years, 5 months and 16 days. She was united in marriage on June 16, 1978 to Jerome Speck, Sr. at the Murray Presbyterian...

Donna Jean (Janssen) Kehlbeck

Donna Jean (Janssen) Kehlbeck

Jan 7, 2009

Donna Jean was born August 24, 1929, in rural Syracuse, Nebraska, to Elmer and Anna (Post)Janssen. She passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at Bryan LGH West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 79 years, 4 months, and 14 days. Donna Jean married Bill Kehlbeck, on October 11, 1946, in Hanover, Kansas, and to this union they raised...

Maynard Geschke Sr.

Maynard Geschke Sr.

Jan 6, 2009

Maynard was born April 18, 1928, in Syracuse, Nebraska, to Arthur and Mamie (Ahrens) Geschke. Maynard is survived by his wife Malaine Geschke, of Syracuse, Nebraska, children Maynard Geschke, Jr. and wife Marla, of Lincoln, Nebraska, Barbara Lingle and husband Steven, of Weeping Water, Nebraska, Bernard Geschke and wife Cindy, of Papillion, Nebraska, Brian Geschke and wife Carolyn, of New...

Dora Upton

Dora Upton

Jan 6, 2009

Dora was born April 7, 1918, in Adams, Nebraska, to Thomas and Leona, (Shears), Attebery. She passed away January 6, 2009 at her home in Weeping Water, Nebraska, at the age of 90 years, 7 months, and 30 days. Dora is survived by her husband Arnold Upton, of Weeping Water, Nebraska, children Shirley Nutter and husband Jerry, Carole Cappen and...

Irene Schulte

Irene Schulte

Dec 30, 2008

Irene was born June 27, 1923, in Sterling, Nebraska, to William and Mary (Monroe) Giesmann. She passed away, Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at Bryan LGH Hospital, at the age of 85 years, 6 months, and 3 days. Irene married Orval Schulte, on December 17, 1944, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sterling, Nebraska. To this union they raised 2 daughter Linda...

Lanny Lenker

Lanny Lenker

Dec 27, 2008

Lanny Lenker was born on January 17, 1942. He passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the Louisville Care Center in Louisville, Nebraska. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. at the First Lutheran Church (North Branch) in Rural Avoca, Nebraska. Visitation will be Sunday, December 28, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00...

Terri Harris

Terri Harris

Dec 24, 2008

Terri Harris was born on October 30, 1957. She passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at her home in Syracuse, Nebraska. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, January 2, 2008 from 2:00 - 3:30 P.M. at the Fusselman-Wymore Funeral Home in Syracuse, Nebraska. Family and friends are encouraged to gather for a time of remembrance. Visitation will...

Sterling H. Hespen

Sterling H. Hespen

Dec 15, 2008

Sterling Harm Hespen was born on February 23, 1920 in Rural Syracuse, Nebraska to William E. and Gesina M. "Sena" (Juilfs) Hespen. He passed away on Monday, December 15, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse, Nebraska at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 22 days. Sterling was raised and lived his entire life in the Syracuse...

Lorraine M. Keckler

Lorraine M. Keckler

Dec 12, 2008

Lorraine was born July17, 1922, in Irvington, Nebraska to Rudolph and Zulma (Decock) Vervaecke. She entered into heavenly rest on Friday December 12, 2008, at the Louisville Care Center at the age of 86 years, 4 month, and 25 days. Lorraine married Herbert Keckler, on January 19, 1946, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, and to this union they raised 4 children, Marilyn,...

Tony Aksamit

Tony Aksamit

Dec 9, 2008

Tony was born July 22, 1936, in Crete, Nebraska, to Anton and Gladys (Koop) Aksamit. He passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Center, in Syracuse, Nebraska, at the age of 72 years, 4 months, and 17 days. Tony married LaVern Linhart, on June 16, 1954, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and to this union they raised 3 children...

Bruce Allan Hillman

Bruce Allan Hillman

Dec 8, 2008

Bruce Hillman was born February 14, 1964, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to Duane and Edith (Poppe) Hillman. He passed away, Monday, December 8th, 2008, at St. Elizabeth's Regional Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 44 years, 9 months, and 24 days. Bruce worked for Sampson Construction, in Lincoln, as a Crane Operator. He was a member of Isaac...

Glenn R Wentz

Glenn R Wentz

Dec 8, 2008

Glenn R. Wentz, 51, of Plattsmouth died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He was born Sept. 1, 1957, in Omaha to James M. and Mabel E. (Post) Wentz. Glenn was a 1975 graduate of Plattsmouth High School. He worked as a woodworker and cabinet maker. Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Pointer of Omaha; Jamie Chambers...

Annette Fitzpatrick

Annette Fitzpatrick

Dec 4, 2008

Annette was born August 13, 1916, in Springfield, Nebraska, to Tom and Lora (Ellis) Nicholson. She passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the Hooper Care Center at the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 21 days. Annette married Wilbur Fitzpatrick, on October 13, 1934, in Glenwood, Iowa, and to this union they raised 3 daughter, Susie, Denise,...

Doris "Pauline" Lawson

Doris "Pauline" Lawson

Dec 1, 2008

Doris "Pauline" Lawson was born October 21, 1961, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to Delmar and Jean (Studey) Lawson. She passed away at her home in Weeping Water, Nebraska, at the age of 47 years. Pauline loved her dogs, playing cards, collecting Barbie's, Beanie Babies, growing flowers, and was Artistic, painting and drawing. Pauline is survived by her daughter Sarah LaFond...

Sheila E Paro

Sheila E Paro

Nov 30, 2008

Sheila E. Paro was born on July 30, 1938 in Grand Island, Nebraska, she departed this life on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 70 years and 4 months. Sheila grew up in the Grand Island area and graduated from High School. She went on to College and took courses in...

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