Recent Obituaries from Syracuse, Louisville, Elmwood, Weeping Water, Nebraska & Surrounding Areas
Daniel L Timm
Mar 15, 2026
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Daniel Lee Timm, age 65 of Manley, Nebraska passed away on March 15, 2026, at his home in Manley. He was born on June 17, 1960, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Leroy and Marilyn (Laughlin) Timm.
Dan was raised in Murdock, where he graduated from high school in 1978, standing out as an exceptional athlete. Dan continued his education at...
Ashley Marie Baehr
Mar 8, 2026
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Ashley Marie Baehr, age 42, took her final breath and found peace among the stars on March 8, 2026.
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on July 8, 1983, Ashley grew up attending Beatrice Public Schools before starting a family and settling in Syracuse, Nebraska. She later moved to Maricopa, Arizona, where she lived out her final chapter.
Ashley’s life was defined...
Linda Pauli
Mar 8, 2026
Linda (Adkins) Pauli, 84 of Elkhorn, Nebraska, passed away March 8, 2026. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa to John and Nora (Butts) Adkins on February 13, 1942. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High school in Council Bluffs. She began a career in the Federal Service, working for the Corps of Engineers in Omaha, Nebraska prior to becoming a...
Mildred L. Beckmann
Mar 8, 2026
Mildred L. Beckmann, 93, of Syracuse, NE, passed away on March 8, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Center. She was born on February 9, 1933, to Elvis and Virginia (Colson) Johnson in Pawnee City, NE. Mildred married Merlin Beckmann on December 19, 1948.
Mildred was a loyal employee of Campbell Soup for many years. She was also a lover of bowling,...
Robert "Bob" N. Breeling
Mar 7, 2026
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Robert “Bob” N. Breeling, 71, of Cook, passed away on March 7, 2026, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln. He was born on July 5, 1954, in Lincoln, to Jesse and Verna (Dodd) Breeling.
Bob graduated from high school and went on to serve his country in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. Over the years,...
Frederic "Fred" J. Zeiger
Mar 1, 2026
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Frederic “Fred” J. Zeiger, 71 of Syracuse, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Lincoln. He was born on December 6, 1954, in Winterset, IA to Clarence “Wayne” & Frances (Cary) Zeiger.
On December 20, 1974, Fred was united in marriage to Lee Ann Witt in Lincoln. Fred worked as a cardiovascular technician in the Cath/EP Lab at Bryan...
Melba "Bay" Reveillac
Feb 28, 2026
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Melba Jean "Bay" Reveillac age 83 of Louisville, Nebraska died peacefully at her home on February 28, 2026 (her husband Ron's Birthday). Bay was born in Brushy Knob, Missouri on April 22, 1942 to Ephy and Alice (Hopper) Heard, the fourth of nine children.
Bay attended Louisville High School and she and Ron Reveillac were married on May 24th,...
Duane "Dewey" R. Ehmen
Feb 27, 2026
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Duane “Dewey” R. Ehmen, 82 of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, February 27 at the Syracuse Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1943, to Ernest & Martha (Kleeman) Ehmen in Beatrice. Duane graduated from Syracuse High School with the class of 1960. After graduation he served his country in the Army Reserves and remained a member of...
Dale J Mueller
Feb 11, 2026
Dale J. Mueller, 81, of Gretna, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the Oxbow Living Center in Ashland. He was born on May 9, 1944, to William and Gretchen (Bargsten) Mueller in Dunbar. On February 14, 1965, Dale married the love of his life, Barbara “Bobbi” Doeden, at Grace Lutheran Church in Cook.
Dale proudly served his country in the...
James Melvin Keyser
Feb 11, 2026
James Melvin “Jim” Keyser, age 90, of Broken Bow, NE, passed away February 11, 2026, at Syracuse, NE.
Jim was born January 13, 1936, in a sod house west of Arnold in Logan County, NE, the son of Melvin Emmett and Clara (Schroeder) Keyser. He was the oldest of five boys. He attended Powell Canyon country school near Arnold through the...
Glen F Schweppe
Feb 5, 2026
Glen F. Schweppe, age 89, of Syracuse, passed away on February 5, 2026, at his home, as was his wish. He was born on September 2, 1936, at his parents’ home south of Syracuse, a place he cherished deeply and where he spent his entire life caring for the land and his family. Glen was the son of Henry W....
Gene Kraenow
Feb 4, 2026
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Herman Eugene "Gene" Kraenow, 98, of Syracuse, Nebraska, passed away on February 4, 2026. He was born on March 18, 1927, in Tecumseh, Nebraska, to Herman and Gladys (Ramsey) Kraenow. Gene graduated from Syracuse High School in 1944, laying the foundation for a lifetime of hard work, dedication, and community service.
Gene devoted 46 years as Parts Manager at...
Jack W. Stilwell
Jan 28, 2026
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Jack William Stilwell, 99 of Unadilla, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Syracuse Hospital. He was born October 13, 1926, in Unadilla, Nebraska to Burt Stilwell and Gladys (Wallen) Stilwell. He graduated from Unadilla High School in 1943. Jack played on the Unadilla Town Baseball and Basketball Teams. He entered the Army on March 1,...
Mark P. Weiler
Jan 28, 2026
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Mark Patrick Weiler, age 77, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the Gately House in Syracuse after a courageous battle following several strokes over the past couple of years. Born on March 17, 1948, to Robert and Gloria (Barr) Weiler in Nebraska City, Mark spent his childhood on the family farm on the west edge of Dunbar,...
April Ann Stanley-Murphey
Jan 20, 2026
April Ann Stanley-Murphey, 52, passed away on January 20, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, aunt & devoted sister. A very dear friend to many.
Born in Lincoln, NE on October 6, 1973, April lived a life filled with love, laughter, kindness & loss. April is known & remembered for her warm smile, gentle demeanor, and her unwavering generosity...
Kenneth Wayne Badberg Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Badberg Jr., age 59, of Waco, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center.
Wayne was born on October 24, 1966, in Tecumseh, to Kenneth and JoAnn (Davison) Badberg. He graduated from Syracuse High School with the Class of 1985.
Wayne worked at Rocket Lanes in Syracuse for 20 years, where he...
Janice Marie Meadows
Jan 16, 2026
Janice was born on December 13, 1933, in Syracuse, NE to John and Anna (Harms) Hespen. She passed away on January 16, 2026, at her home in Syracuse.
Janice married Howard Meadows on February 14, 1952, in Syracuse. He passed away on September 30, 2002. Janice was a stay at home mom for many years, raising their six children, and helping...
Carole A. Lashley
Jan 8, 2026
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Carole Goodman Lashley, a lifelong beacon of faith, service, and spirited adventure, was born on February 22, 1935, and raised in Ohiowa, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, curiosity, and love. Her love of music emerged early—at just 14 she began playing piano for her church, a calling she...
Sharon K. Vollertsen
Jan 2, 2026
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Sharon K. Vollertsen, 70, of Syracuse, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln. Sharon was born on November 16, 1955, in Superior, to Leland & Lyda (Geiswinkler) Bargen. She was baptized on January 9, 1956, and confirmed on May 23, 1971, both at Salem Lutheran Church in Superior.
Sharon graduated as Valedictorian of Superior...
Mary L. Kastanek
Dec 31, 2025
Mary L. Kastanek, age 78, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on December 31, 2025.
Mary was born on May 27, 1947, in Lincoln, to William and Minnie (Dorsch) Schwartman. She grew up on the family farm near Eagle before moving to Syracuse. Mary experienced loss at a young age when her father passed away when...
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