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

Elda A. Boardman

Elda A. Boardman

Oct 25, 2026

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Elda “Ellie” Linquist Boardman, 88, of Syracuse, passed away on October 25, 2026, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. She was born on December 2, 1937, in rural Otoe County, Nebraska, to Paul and Ida (Doeden) Halm.

Elda was baptized on February 27, 1938, and confirmed on June 1, 1950, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Syracuse....

Michael B Dolan

Michael B Dolan

Oct 24, 2026

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Mike Dolan age 72 of Louisville, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 21, 1953, in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert and Monda (Friesel) Dolan.

Mike was married to Donna Dolan on March 14, 1980, at the Methodist Church in Louisville, Nebraska and was a loving husband and...

Walter "Junior" Oehlerking

Walter "Junior" Oehlerking

Oct 23, 2026

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Walter Henry Oehlerking, Jr., 93, of Elmwood, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on October 23, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 19, 1933 on the farm in Elmwood, NE. His life was an example of service to others with a great love for his family and the farm.

He graduated from Elmwood High...

Carol J. Wiebke

Carol J. Wiebke

Oct 22, 2026

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Carol J. Wiebke, 82, of Cook, passed away on October 22, 2026, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. She was born on May 28, 1944, to Wilard and Gertrude (Kicker) Feurer in Tecumseh. Carol graduated from Johnson High School with the class of 1962.

On June 2, 1963, Carol was united in marriage to Robert Wiebke at St. Matthews...

Janice Jo Keyser

Janice Jo Keyser

Oct 13, 2026

Janice Jo (Sinn) Keyser was born March 11, 1941, in Hebron, Nebraska, the daughter of Christian Carl and Ethel Maude (Wells) Sinn. She died October 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

She started school at District 14 in Thayer County, Nebraska. During 3rd grade, she began attending Alexandria Public Schools, graduating in 1958 as class valedictorian. She attended Fairbury Junior College for...

Jeremy Leroy Myers

Jeremy Leroy Myers

Oct 5, 2026

Jeremy Leroy Myers, age 51 passed away on October 5, 2026, at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. Jeremy was born on March 14, 1975, in Tecumseh, Nebraska to Gerald and Jo Carole (McCoy) Myers.Jeremy will be remembered for his kind heart and warm spirit. He found profound joy in spending quality time with friends and family, and he...

Janice M. Keen

Janice M. Keen

Sep 24, 2026

Janice M. Keen, 83, passed away September 24, 2026, at Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse, NE. She was born in Nebraska City, NE on May 27, 1943, to Herman C. & Caroline F (Schneider) Keen. She grew up on her parent’s farm northwest of Talmage and attended school through the 8th grade at Keen School, Dist. 88. She graduated from...

Jocie Skinner

Jocie Skinner

Sep 16, 2026

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Jocie Allen Skinner age 85 of South Bend, Nebraska passed away on September 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on July 25, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to T.J. and Vayden (Price) Brown.

In 1959, Jocie graduated from Fairfax Hall High School in Fairfax, Virginia. She would later further her education at the University of...

James H. Pierce

James H. Pierce

Sep 15, 2026

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In Loving Memory of James (Jim) H. Pierce

April 2, 1934 – September 15, 2026

James (Jim) H. Pierce, 92, of Syracuse, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Eventide Martha House in Lincoln. He was born on April 2, 1934, in Elkton, Michigan, to Harry and Elizabeth (Furness) Pierce.

Jim grew up during the Depression years, a...

Eldon Marvin Fuxa

Eldon Marvin Fuxa

Sep 10, 2026

Eldon Marvin Fuxa, age 93 of Cedar Creek, Nebraska passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center of Elkhorn on September 10, 2026. Born on November 19, 1932, in Ord, Nebraska to Leonard and Lydia (Toner) Fuxa,

Eldon graduated from Omaha South High School in 1950, and shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving honorably during the Korean...

Terry A. Ehmke

Terry A. Ehmke

Aug 27, 2026

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Terry A. Ehmke, 86 of Avoca, passed away on August 27, 2026, at the Waterford in Lincoln. She was born on February 9, 1940, to Harold J. & Margaret A. (Meyer) Gress in Nebraska City. On December 4, 1959, she married Harold H. Ehmke at the First Lutheran Church (North Branch).

Terry worked for the Avoca Elementary School as a...

Louis D. Bentzinger

Louis D. Bentzinger

Aug 27, 2026

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Louis Dean Bentzinger was born to Louis J. and Rosa (Riensche) Bentzinger on February 16, 1931 on the family farm near Cook, NE. He was baptized at home by Pastor Paul Mall of Helena and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cook. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church from its beginnings in 1949. He graduated from...

Birdean Young

Birdean Young

Aug 24, 2026

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Birdean M. Young, 82, of Syracuse, passed away on August 24, 2026, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. She was born on February 15, 1944, to Herman and Delores (Winters) Wilken at their home near Burr. Birdean graduated from Syracuse High School with the class of 1961.

On May 28, 1965, Birdean was united in marriage to Dale Young...

Victoria Belle (LeCure) Pickering

Victoria Belle (LeCure) Pickering

Aug 24, 2026

Victoria Belle (LeCure) Pickering

Passed away on August 24, 2026 after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s and Multiple Myeloma at the age of 92 at Syracuse Community Health Center. She was a part of a clinical trial through the Buffett Cancer in Omaha in hopes of finding a cure and was a 27 year breast cancer survivor.

Vickie was born to Lila...

Veronica "Roni" K. Garrison

Veronica "Roni" K. Garrison

Aug 17, 2026

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Veronica Kay “Roni” Garrison (Nickels), born on September 8, 1960, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, passed away on August 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of deep love for her family, rock ‘n’ roll, and life. Born to Judy and Glen Nickels, Roni grew up alongside her younger brother, Frankie. She was raised with the guidance and love of...

Scott D. Siebrass

Scott D. Siebrass

Aug 12, 2026

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Scott Siebrass, aged 72, of Springfield, Nebraska, passed away on August 12, 2026 at Bergan Mercy Hosptial in Omaha, Nebraska. Born on November 1, 1953, to Martin and Marilynn (Mowinkel) Siebrass.

After graduating from Louisville High School in 1972, Scott enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he proudly served from June 1972, until May 1976. Following his military...

Janice Lee (Helm) Thomson

Janice Lee (Helm) Thomson

Aug 12, 2026

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Janice Lee (Helm) Thomson left her earthly life August 12, 2026, at Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, NE where she resided.

Janice, 89, was born August 6, 1937, at Syracuse, NE to Jacob and Minnie (Kutzner) Helm. She grew up in the Unadilla area. She graduated from Unadilla High School in 1955, where she enjoyed cheerleading and playing volleyball.

On June...

Betty M. Vogler

Betty M. Vogler

Aug 10, 2026

Betty Mae Vogler, age 97 of rural Louisville, Nebraska on August 10, 2026 at the Oxbow Living Community in Ashland, Nebraska. Betty was born on September 7, 1928, to William F. and Goldie H. (Thornton) Graham.

Betty was raised in Louisville, Nebraska, where she completed her education and became an integral part of her community. On June 8, 1947, she was...

Janice C. Reuter

Janice C. Reuter

Aug 5, 2026

Janice C. Reuter, 71 of Lincoln, passed away on August 5, 2026, at The Grace Space in Lincoln. She was born on August 9, 1954, in Denison, Iowa, to Edward L. and Mildred D. (Reeves) Meyers. Janice graduated from Milford High School.

On January 8, 1993, she was united in marriage to Ronald L. Reuter in Lincoln. She worked for 15...

Keith G. Weber

Keith G. Weber

Aug 5, 2026

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Born November 26, 1938, to Fred and Ruth (Horstmann)Weber in Cook Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Osage. He graduated from Cook High School in 1956. Keith passed away on August 5, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society, Syracuse, NE.

Keith was united in marriage to Eunice Behrens on December 8, 1957, at...

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