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

Bob J Cleary

Bob J Cleary

Jul 24, 2026

Bob Joseph Cleary, age 67 of Louisville, Nebraska passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on July 24, 2026. Born on February 6, 1959, in Omaha, Nebraska to Paul and Eva (Hastings) Cleary.

Bob graduated of South High School, class of 1977. He pursued further studies at the University of Nebraska Omaha before embarking on a distinguished 48-year career...

Albert L Ropers

Albert L Ropers

Jul 22, 2026

Albert Lee Ropers, age 66 of rural Elmwood, Nebraska passed away on July 22, 2026, in at his home. He was born on August 27, 1959, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Albert W and Merna (Kempke) Ropers.

Growing up on the family farm south of Elmwood, Albert was baptized on October 11, 1959, and later confirmed on April 15, 1973, at First...

Lois D. Chadwick

Lois D. Chadwick

Jul 22, 2026

Lois D. Chadwick, of Unadilla, Nebraska left us peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Joseph Chadwick, in June 1967 and they shared 56 years together. Together they built a life rooted in love and family, raising two sons. Her family...

Arlin J. Steinhoff

Arlin J. Steinhoff

Jul 16, 2026

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Arlin J. Steinhoff, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2026.

He was born on May 19, 1943, in Nebraska City, to John and Leta Steinhoff. After attending country school and graduating from Syracuse High School in 1961, he worked for American Stores in Lincoln before returning home to the family farm in 1968. Arlin was a lifelong...

Doris N. Knox

Doris N. Knox

Jul 7, 2026

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Doris N. Knox, 86, of Syracuse, was called home to her Savior on July 7, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on May 6, 1940, in Lincoln to Roy F. Karr and Myrtle Grace (Yarnall) Karr. She graduated from Southeast High School in 1958.

On June 26, 1959, Doris was united in marriage to Donald D. Knox in...

Betty J. Dressen

Betty J. Dressen

Jun 28, 2026

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Betty J. Dressen, 92 of Syracuse, was born on September 9, 1933, in Mora, Missouri, to Mr. & Mrs. Walter Viebrock. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, MO.

Betty attended a rural school until high school, where she graduated from Cole Camp in 1951. She worked for Missouri Farmers Association for several...

Raymond Frederick Kuhlenengel

Raymond Frederick Kuhlenengel

Jun 21, 2026

Raymond Frederick “Ray” Kuhlenengel, 94, of Syracuse passed away peacefully in his home on June 21, 2026. Ray was born on June 19, 1932, to Carl “William” and Rosa “Rosie” (Behrens) Kuhlenengelken in Syracuse, Nebraska.

Ray was baptized and confirmed in the Rural Delaware Luthern church. He attended Syracuse High School and graduated with the Class of 1950. In 1952, he...

Joyce A. Stander

Joyce A. Stander

Jun 21, 2026

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Joyce Ann Hebert Stander was born June 29, 1938 in Omaha, NE to Mary E Carper Hebert and Raymond X Hebert. She died June 21, 2026 in Lincoln.

Joyce grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and attended St. Johns Elementary School on the Creighton Campus and St. Mary's High School, before graduating in the inaugural class for Mercy High. She...

Vicki Ella Huskey

Vicki Ella Huskey

Jun 21, 2026

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Vicki Ella (Vedvick) Huskey, 69, of Syracuse, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones after a courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a form of blood cancer. Vicki was born on November 14, 1956, in Tacoma to Verne and Helen (Whannell) Vedvick. She spent her life serving others with kindness,...

Zella Angeline (Clark) Goering

Zella Angeline (Clark) Goering

Jun 18, 2026

Zella Angeline (Clark) Goering

May 21, 1928 – June 18, 2026



In 1928, Zella, the 5th of 8 children, was born seven miles SW of Waverly, Nebraska to Raymond & Esther Clark.

The love of her life, John Goering, enlisted in the U.S. Army and before shipping off to Japan, asked Zella to come to the base where he was stationed. They were...

Doris M. Dowling

Doris M. Dowling

Jun 17, 2026

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Doris M. Dowling, 87, of Syracuse, Nebraska, passed away at home on June 17, 2026. She was born on May 22, 1939, in McLean, Nebraska, to Forest Schreiner and Marjorie Wostrel.

On February 27, 1954, Doris married Vernon Dowling in Yankton, South Dakota. Together they raised their seven children: Douglas, Pamela, Steven, Dale, Dave, Curt, and Troy. Unfortunately their...

Terri L. "Dolly" Sheldon

Terri L. "Dolly" Sheldon

Jun 15, 2026

Terri Lynn “Dolly” (Barton) Sheldon passed away June 15, 2026, at her home in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 71 years. She was born to Dennie and Pat (Renner) Barton on March 25, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up in Omaha and Springfield, graduating from Platteview High School in 1973.

After graduating, she worked hard to raise her children...

Earl J Hrabik

Earl J Hrabik

Jun 5, 2026

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Earl Joseph Hrabik, age of 96 passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at Nye Summit in Louisville, Nebraska. Born on April 30, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Earl and Loretta M. (Krakowski) Hrabik.

Earl spent his formative years along the Platte River outside of Louisville, where he developed a deep appreciation for the great outdoors, particularly through his...

Donna I. McWilliams

Donna I. McWilliams

Jun 5, 2026

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Donna I. McWilliams, 66, of Syracuse, passed away at home on June 5, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1960, to Ross & Frances (Royal) McWilliams in Syracuse. Donna graduated from Syracuse High School in the class of 1978.

Donna worked at the First National Bank in Syracuse for 40 years in various positions. She later ran a...

Mary C. Klingsick

Mary C. Klingsick

Jun 4, 2026

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Mary C. Klingsick, 79, of Fremont, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on June 4, 2026, at Methodist Fremont Health.

Mary was born on April 17, 1947, in Pawnee City, to Leonard and Adelaide (Rucker) Gyhra. She was united in marriage to Ervin Klingsick on January 22, 1977, in Steinauer.

Mary dedicated her career to caring for others as a nurse...

Joel E Bornemeier

Joel E Bornemeier

Jun 4, 2026

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Joel Bornemeier was born on June 22,1945 to his loving parents Chester and Valda Bornemeier. His sister, Diane, was excited to have a little brother to share life with. 

Raised on the family farm in Elmwood, Nebraska, the rhythms of rural life were woven into him from the start. As he told it, his love of flying was seeded...

Arloe D. Crawford

Arloe D. Crawford

Jun 1, 2026

Arloe D. Crawford, 79, of Cook, passed away on June 1, 2026, at the Syracuse Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1947, in Atkinson, NE to William & Bessie “Betty” (Mitchell) Crawford.

On June 15, 1968, Arloe was united in marriage to Mary Corkle at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill, NE. Arloe’s greatest joys in life came from raising...

Kelly Marie Chriswisser

Kelly Marie Chriswisser

May 29, 2026

Kelly Marie Chriswisser, 38, of Omaha, passed away May 29, 2026, at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. She was born September 21, 1987 to Wayne and Theresa (Hobbs) Chriswisser.

Kelly grew up in the Louisville area, attending Louisville Public Schools for both elementary and high school, graduating with the class of 2005. After high school, Kelly attended cosmetology school and...

Shirley A. Obermeyer

Shirley A. Obermeyer

May 26, 2026

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Shirley A. Obermeyer, 86 of Syracuse, passed away on May 26, 2026, at the Syracuse Hospital. She was born on October 22, 1939, in Nebraska City to Lawrence G. & Helen A. (Griepenstroh) Ramold.

On September 22, 1959, she married LeRoy “Butch” Obermeyer, Sr in Sidney, IA. Shirley operated an in-home daycare as well as being a full-time mom....

Eddie Harms

Eddie Harms

May 11, 2026

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Eddie Harms, 102 of Syracuse, passed away on May 11, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Center. He was born on December 22, 1923, to John and Adeline (Schmidt) Harms at Adams, Nebraska.

Eddie attended Hooker rural school near Adams. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church and was confirmed at Adams Lutheran Church. Eddie married Mildred Straube at St....

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