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

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...

Leota Wohlers

Leota Wohlers

Nov 29, 2008

Leota Anna Dora Wohlers was born, September 26, 1924, in Otoe, Nebraska, to Dietrich and Aline (Sporhase) Kastens. She passed away, November 29, 2008, at the Monarch House, in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 84 years, 2 months, and 3 days. Leota married August Wohlers, on September 15, 1943, at First Lutheran Church, North Branch, rural Avoca, Nebraska, and...

Ervin J Hansen

Ervin J Hansen

Nov 23, 2008

Ervin John Hansen was born on July 14, 1916 in Sarpy County, Nebraska to Peter & Marie Hansen. He passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Brookestone Meadows in Elkhorn, Nebraska at the age of 92 years, 4 months and 9 days. After graduating from High School, Ervin met Edna Carlburg at a local dance, they were married a...

Nadine Whiting

Nadine Whiting

Nov 19, 2008

Funeral Services for Nadine Whiting age 83 of Plattsmouth, Ne will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. at Fusselman-Wymore Funeral Home in Plattsmouth with Monsignor Paul Witt officiating. Burial will follow immediately following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Plattsmouth. Fusselman-Wymore Funeral Home, Plattsmouth, NE 296-4445

Jessie E Johnson

Jessie E Johnson

Nov 11, 2008

Jessie E. Johnson was born on December 11, 1950 in Houston, Texas to Yancy & Pearl Johnson. He entered the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 after a long fought battle with cancer. Jess had obtained the age of 57 years and 11 months. Jess grew up in the Houston area and at age 17, he entered...

Lester G. Wellensiek

Lester G. Wellensiek

Nov 10, 2008

Lester Wellensiek was born August 6, 1926, in Cook, Nebraska, to Edwin and Dora (Doeden) Wellensiek. He passed away Monday, November 10, 2008, at Belle Terrace Nursing Home, in Tecumseh, Nebraska, at the age of 82 years, 3 months, and 4 days. Lester married Vivian Blessing on January 10, 1963, in Geneva, Nebraska. He lived on the Farm North of...

Pat Cross

Pat Cross

Nov 4, 2008

Funeral services for Pat Cross who was born in Louisville, to Bernar and Marold (Conley) Voigtman, on April 27, 1938. She passed away on November 4, 2008 at her home, at the age of 70 years. Pat married James Cross, in Topeka, Kansas, on July 5, 1963. Together they raised Jim and Jeff. She worked for 15 ½ years as...

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