Date Posted: 2014-05-06
Maiden Name: Hanson

Loretta J. Davis, 87, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Lexington Regional Health Center.

Loretta was born February 1, 1927, in Gosper County, Nebraska, to H.C. “Joe” and Nina B. (Richardson) Hanson. She was a 1945 graduate of Lexington High School.

Following graduation she went to work as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell, a position she held for 25 years. She was united in marriage to Everett E. Davis on February 12, 1956, in Lexington. Two children were blessed to this marriage; Larry Dean and Janet Louise.

Loretta loved being a mother, keeping a nice home for her family and before her health prevented her from doing so, enjoyed working in the yard with Everett. Everett and Loretta enjoyed traveling to Colorado when grandson Alexander came along and those memories will always be cherished. She will be so very missed.

She was a member of LexChristian Church in Lexington.

Loretta is survived by her children; Larry Dean Davis of Brady, Nebraska; and, Janet L. Davis of Morrison, Colorado; four grandchildren; Steven and wife Mary Davis of Brady, Nebraska; Justin Davis of Missouri; Angela Kathleen Davis of Maxwell, Nebraska and Alexander Joseph Leal of Morrison, Colorado; two brothers-in-law, Homer Davis, Jr. of Elm Creek, Nebraska and Howard and wife Erlene Davis of Arapahoe, Nebraska; one sister-in-law, Georgia Ashmore of Lexington, Nebraska; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett on November 8, 2013; and one sister, Marie Clemans.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 10, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at LexChristian Church in Lexington with Pastor K.C. BeDunnah officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will be in the Robb Cemetery south of Lexington.

Memorials are suggested to LexChristian Church or Lexington Volunteer Fire Department.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Date Posted: 2014-07-10
Maiden Name: Reynolds

Marjorie Jane Kopf, 87, of Lincoln, Nebraska, former Lexington resident, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014, at BryanLGH Medical Center in Lincoln. She had been a resident of Eastmont Towers in Lincoln since 2008.

She was born January 6, 1927, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Warren B. and Stella Mae (Watkins) Reynolds. She attended school at Lexington where she graduated in 1945. She then went onto further her education at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, graduating with a BA in Home Economics. She worked for a time at Hazel’s Town & Country in Lexington.

Marjorie was united in marriage to Harold W. Kopf on June 12, 1949, in Lexington. Three children were blessed to this marriage; Barry, Jodi, and Kris. The family lived on the farm northwest of Lexington for many years where the children were raised. Upon retirement Harold & Marge moved to town.

Marjorie was a lifetime Artist who won many awards; she was also an avid gardener. Always active, she was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, as well as the L.W.M.L., Investment Club, Studio 25, A.R.T., Lexington Painting Club, and helping bereaved women through art therapy. She mentored many young women as a 4-H leader and delivered Meals-on-wheels for years.

She always had a kind word and warm smile for all she came in contact with and taught her children and grandchildren the solid values she held near and dear to her heart. Marjorie will be dearly missed.

She leaves behind her children; Barry and wife Patricia Stevens-Kopf of Omaha, Nebraska; Jodi and husband Steve Neal of Wheatridge, Colorado; and, Kris Rosenow of Elmwood, Nebraska; five grandchildren; Kelli Kopf of Denver, Colorado; Ryan Rosenow of Lincoln, Nebraska; Tyler Rosenow of Elmwood, Nebraska; A.J. Gurule’ of Broomfield, Colorado; and, Andre’ and Cara Gurule’ of Denver, Colorado; three great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Reynolds of Lexington, Nebraska and Joan Kopf of Minden, Nebraska; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Harold; brother, Norman Reynolds; son-in-law, Robert Rosenow as well as brother-in-law, Delbert Kopf.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 14, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Rob Kuefner officiating.

Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery near Lexington.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 13, 2014, from 2-4 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.

Memorials are suggested to Dawson County Museum, Lincoln Public Libraries Home Services, Trinity Lutheran Church, or Eastmont Towers Foundation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. You may forward online condolences to the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Date Posted: 2014-09-26
Maiden Name: Stedman

Gaile June Stark, 86, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014, at Golden Living Center in Cozad.

Gaile was born February 20, 1928, in Ogallala, Nebraska, to Byon Gordon and Una May (Crawford) Stedman. She attended school in Ogallala and Roscoe, Nebraska. She moved to Lexington her junior year in high school, where she graduated in 1945. Gaile was married to Loren L. Stark on October 29, 1946, in Norton, Kansas. Four children were blessed to this marriage; Carol, Gerald, Kathy and Ronald.

The couple moved several times throughout their married lives; living in Ft. Collins, Colorado, Loveland, Colorado, Scottsbluff, Lexington, and Cozad. While living in Scottsbluff, she worked at Gas-A-Mat. Locally she worked at J.M. McDonald’s Clothing Store in Lexington and Monroe Auto in Cozad. While living in Lexington she was past president of the Eastlawn East Addition Resident’s Association.

Gaile enjoyed reading and bowling with the Sr. Citizen league, playing cards, scrabble and many other board games. Gaile was such a nice person with a wonderful sense of humor, brave. Strong, loyal and loved having family around. She had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. Gaile will be so very missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her children; Carol Gibson of Cozad, Nebraska; Kathy Stark of Cozad, Nebraska; and, Ronald and wife Carol Stark of Cozad, Nebraska; one brother, Robert and wife Sheila Stedman of Las Vegas, Nevada; eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Gaile was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loren in 2000; son, Gerald; two brothers; Gordon & Jack Stedman; three sisters, Jean Parks, Donna Nelson, Mary Ann Crawford; and one great-granddaughter, Jerica.

The family has honored Gaile’s wishes for cremation. There will be no visitation.

A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 3, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Cozad, Nebraska with Pastor Mike Parsh officiating.

Inurnment will be held that same afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Date Posted: 2016-05-05

David D. Cranford, 89, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Plum Creek Healthcare Community in Lexington.

He was born October 31, 1926 in David City, Nebraska, to Earl and May (Tichacek) Cranford. He lived his early years in Linwood, Nebraska before moving with his family to Lexington, Nebraska in 1935. He graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1945.

David entered the United States Army during WWII on December 19, 1945, and after going to artillery school in Oklahoma and Kentucky, he was sent to Occupied Japan. After his honorable discharge on February 4, 1947, he began custom farming with his brother, Dick, in the Lexington area. They also did custom haying and had a combine and truck they took to Texas and back for the wheat harvest. In the early 1970’s he acquired his own farm and continued to farm until 1995 when he retired. He continued to live on the farm until the last few weeks when illness required him to enter primary care.

Dave enjoyed motorcycles and coin collecting as a young man and then enjoyed fishing later on in life. But, his true love was farming.

Dave is survived by two nieces, Denise Kearney and Dee Crozier, and three nephews, Dana Crawford, Morry DeLap, and Merrill DeLap.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and May Cranford; sisters, Fay DeLap and Phyllis Cranford, and his brother, Dick Cranford.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Reverend Polly Deppe-Williams officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department.

Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery with Military Honors.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences with the family, please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Date Posted: 2010-09-08

Below is a list of deceased classmates provided by Barb Knapple:
(death date in parenthesis)

Raymond Benjamin (October 1994)
James Brinker
Robert Coral
Rollin Clark (2007)
Norma Lee Dodge Uhler (2010)
Opal Draper Anderson (Oct. 1, 1980)
Paul Fagot (June 22, 1996)
Robert Fravel (2001)
Agnus Gruntorad Tomasek (March 8, 2003)
Wilford Hatch (April 6, 1992)
Robert Haworth (1995)
William Hibberd
Richard Keller
Neil Knapple (1999)
Mary Knutson Folkert
Harold Kopf (1992)
Gilbert Landercasper
Elizabeth Lemmer Smartwood (1994)
Robert McGuire (1998)
Betty Mazanec (2003)
Garnet Meister Erwin (2005)
Ivan Merick
Barbara Mueller Hartman (2005)
Merle Meyer (Dec. 3, 2000)
Lauretta Nimie Ballard (2005)
Eloise Prasch Warren (2010)
Wanda Rork Holderness (2005)
Robert Spuhler (2005)
Margaret Stewart (1978)
Iris Stock (2006)
Lorraine Struempler
Letitia Tallon Hall (2005)
Belva Velte Commins (2007)
John Warner
Cleone White Parks (1965)
Dareld Trautman
Marianna Zulauf Bussanich (1993)

George Charles Seberger was born Dec. 10, 1927. He died July 31, 2018.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Georgetown Methodist Church, 2853 Church Street, Georgetown, Calif. on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 12:00 p.m. Interment with military honors will be held at a later date at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery.

A graduate of Lexington High School, George joined the US Marine Corps and served in WWII and Korean Wars. In Korea, he received two Purple Hearts. In WWII, George was famous for diving from the flight deck of the USS Tarawa where he served as a Marine Corps Guard. He was also a Marine Corps Guard in the Redwing of the Pentagon serving Admirals Nimitz and Halsey.

For one week, he raised the flag at the White House where he met President Harry Truman. His picture, along with many other soldiers, is etched in the granite wall at the Korean War Memorial in Washington DC.

As a scout leader and baseball coach, George spent many hours with Mike and Dave teaching them to play golf, baseball, football, hunting and fishing. Mike went on to pitch for the Twins and Dodgers organizations. Dave played baseball and football in high school. George and Dee played golf into their eighties! They both were long-time members of the Cold Springs Country Club and George was active in the Georgetown SIRs and the Hangtown Marine Corps League. George loved his wife, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and he loved life.

George is survived by his beautiful wife of 69 years, Dee; son Michael (Mary) and granddaughter, Melody, and son David (Cheryl), grandson, Dustin (Sara) and great-grandchildren, Luka and Lina.

Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and leave condolence messages at chapelofthepinesfunerals.com.

Date Posted: 2018-01-13
Maiden Name: Tinglehoff

Rita Mae Tingelhoff Adams, 89, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 4, 2018, in her sleep at her residence in Cozad with her daughter, Marietta, granddaughter, Randi Cook, and three of her great-grandchildren by her side.

Rita was born August 31, 1928, on the Tingelhoff farm in rural Dawson County, Nebraska, to Henry A. and Clara (Ortmeier) Tingelhoff.

She was united in marriage to Billy C. Adams on June 10, 1953, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. The couple traveled with the Air Force for several years, but made their home in Overton in 1970. Rita then babysat for many years loving all the little ones who grew up who called her Aunt Rita and even Grammie.

Rita and her family raised rabbits, chickens, turkeys, and ducks. She loved to garden and can, filling her shelves as well as her children’s with goodies. Besides canned goods she loved to bake and could make the best pies and cookies. When she sat down she loved to play cards, especially pinochle, cribbage, and pitch. She enjoyed embroidery and many a girl received a set of pillowcases for their high school graduation.

She followed all sorts of sports on TV being a big Nebraska Husker and Minnesota Viking fan. She resided in her home in rural Overton until she moved in 2013, to her daughter Norma’s house where she continued to be found rocking babies, cutting vegetables, folding laundry, studying spelling words, coloring pictures, or playing card games on her tablet.

Rita was a faithful member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. She was a member of the Funeral Dinner Committee, and spent time collecting cakes and salads for funeral meals for many years.

She was a true angel on earth and will be so very missed by all who knew and loved her.

Rita is survived by her children; Marietta Adams of Henderson, Nebraska, Jolene Fischer of Cambridge, Nebraska, Norma (Gary) Yeutter of Cozad, Nebraska, Kellie (Brian) Anderson of North Platte, Nebraska, and Thomas Adams of Bellevue, Nebraska; nine grandchildren, Eric Fischer and (Michelle Doetker) and their children, Nick, Christina Aaliyah, and Hailea of Cambridge, Nebraska, Tyler Fischer of Grand Island, Nebraska, Brooke Fischer of Cambridge, Nebraska, Megan (Brad) Reed, of North Platte, Nebraska and their children, Kinlee and Brody, Clint Yeutter of Virginia, Randi (Justin) Cook and their children, Dakota, Carolyn, and Logan of Cozad, Nebraska; Myriah (Austin) Durner and their children, Montana, Monte, and Milee of Cozad, Nebraska, Chareese (Shawn) Daffer and their daughter Makenna of Indianola, Nebraska, Clarissa and Tim Hansen, of North Platte, Nebraska, Lew Marsolek and son Josiah of North Platte, Nebraska; sisters, Willie Campbell of Kentucky, Dorothy Bergstraesser of Smithfield, Nebraska, Dee (Jim) Saulsbury of Iowa, and brother, Mick (Phyllis) Tingelhoff of Minnesota; and sister-in-law, Kay Tingelhoff of Eustis, Nebraska, and Ellen Adams of Kansas.

Rita will also be missed by her numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and all the children she babysat through the years.

Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Adams; children, Connie, Joann, Marie Kathleen, Mary Elizabeth; her parents, Henry and Clara Ortmeier Tingelhoff; her brother, Lawrence Tingelhoff; brothers-in-law, Lyle Bergstraesser, Homer “Bud” Adams, James “Harold” Adams, Larry Adams, Kenny Brandenberg, John Dorner; and, sisters-in-law, Donna Brandenberg, Jeannette Dorner, and Carol Adams.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Jose Chavez celebrating.

Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 8, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. with Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington.

Memorials are suggested to St. Ann’s Catholic Church or to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Date Posted: 2010-03-10
Maiden Name: Prasch

Eloise Warren, 82, of Hastings, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings. Memorial services are 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at the All Saints Chapel at Good Samaritan Village in Hastings with the Rev. Dr. Judith Allen officiating. Visitation and book signing will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 14, 2010 at DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Hastings.    

Eloise was born on May 15, 1927 in Lexington, the daughter of Clement and Frances (Paul) Prasch. She attended school in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1945. Eloise married Alan L. Warren on Oct. 4, 1947 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington. They lived in Overton before moving to Grand Island for several years and later moved back to Lexington. Eloise moved to Hastings in 2000 after her husband died so she could be closer to her daughter.    

While living in Grand Island she worked for the Army Ammunition Plant and, after returning to Lexington, worked at Lexington Communications, retiring in 2000.  Eloise's hobbies included quilting, sewing, reading and gardening. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, leaving a legacy of strength, courage and love to her family.      

Eloise is survived by her son, Brent A. Warren of Kenesaw; daughter, Tana (Ron) Seymour of Hastings and granddaughter Melanie Kuehl of New Orleans, La. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and two sisters. Memorials are suggested to the Highland Park Arboretum or Mary Lanning Hospice. Condolences may be sent to www.dewittfuneral.com.

Date Posted: 2012-01-24

Frank F. Boyd, 84, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, at Gothenburg Memorial Hospital, Gothenburg. He was born June 7th, 1927, in Holbrook, Nebraska, to Fred and Agnes (Vantine) Boyd. Frank attended school at Curtis, Nebraska, until his family moved to Lexington, Nebraska. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1945. He was drafted on April 6th, 1946 and served his country in Japan in the occupation air force. He married Alice Heidebrink on November 9th, 1947. They lived in Lexington where Frank worked at the CO-OP until March 1st, 1949, when they moved to her family's farm north of Gothenburg. They lived there for 60 years until they moved into town to live at Stone Hearth Estates.     

Frank attended St. John's Lutheran Church then later the American Lutheran Church. Frank was confirmed in the first class in the new church. He took an active part in church. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War. Frank and Alice enjoyed getting together with family and square dancing.     

Surviving are wife, Alice May Boyd of Gothenburg; four sons: Robert (Lisa) Boyd of Hastings, Nebraska, David (Cynthia) Boyd of Lexington, Nebraska, Thomas (Janet) Boyd of Overton, Nebraska, Douglas (Mimi Schneider) Boyd of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren, Nichole (Erik) Wetjen, Leilani Boyd, Zachary Boyd, Sarah (Cesar) Hernandez, Matthew (Sara) Boyd, Shawn (Kendra) Boyd; 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Wilma Boyd of Kearney, Nebraska; along with nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.      

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim Boyd; brother-in-law, Westley Geiken; sisters-in-law, Vera Geiken and Mildred Jensen; and a great-grandson, Cain Hernandez.     

Frank deeded his remains to the Anatomical board humanitarian research division of Creighton Medical Center and UNMC.     

Memorial Services were held at the American Lutheran Church, Saturday, January 28th, 2012, at 3 p.m., with Pastor Matthew Groenke and Lonna Grabenstein PMA officiating.     

Memorials may be given to the American Lutheran Church, 1512 Avenue G, Gothenburg, NE 69138 or Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department, 602 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138.     

To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com. Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel of Gothenburg was in charge of arrangements.

Date Posted: 2012-07-19

H. Dale Kugler, 85, of Lexington, Nebraska died on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.   

He was born on June 22, 1927 to Henry and Georgia (Zimmerer) Kugler in Lexington. Dale attended rural school at District #52, and then attended high school from 1941-1942, but graduated with the class of 1945, due to enlisting into the United States Army Air Corps on October 28, 1944. Dale was sent to Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and later at South Dakota State College in Brookings, South Dakota. He served his country in Army of Occupation Germany and was honorably discharged on February 1, 1947.

Dale was united in marriage to Louise Nisley in Gothenburg, Nebraska on December 28, 1947. This marriage was blessed with four children. He then attended Nebraska Agriculture College and Nebraska Wesleyan, began farming, feeding cattle and raising hogs with his father in 1949.

Dale served on the University of Nebraska Agriculture Advisory Board, Nebraska Brand Committee, and various agriculture and livestock organization committees. He was also an Instrument rated pilot. Dale was a past member of the Masonic Lodge and the Tri-County Shriners. He enjoyed playing golf with friends and family. His other hobbies included restoring antique and classic cars, motorcycles and airplanes as well as metal artwork.

Dale was united in marriage to Delores "Dee" Hibberd-Stienmetz on March 3, 1995 Dee's two children blessed this union. Survivors include his wife Delores "Dee" Kugler of Lexington, Nebraska; son, John and wife Cyndi Kugler of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter, Becky Kugler of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter, Peggy and husband Brad Hurrell, of Charlotte, North Carolina; son, Lane and wife Peggy Kugler, of Plum Creek Canyon, Nebraska; 9 adored grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; step-daughter Julie and husband Gerald Polmateer and step-daughter, Jill Stienmetz; as well as a host of loved and admired friends, nationwide.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Delphia Edwards and Carol Peterson.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Rev. John Shields officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation as the family is honoring Dale's wish to be cremated. Memorials are suggested to Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington or to Eppley Institute for Pancreas Research c/o Ed Ramspott, Eppley Institute, DRC II Room 4002E, 985950 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-5950. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home of Lexington is in charge of the arrangements. Please forward online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Date Posted: 2010-01-18
Maiden Name: Dodge

Normalee Uhler, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday, January 18, 2010, at Park Avenue Estates in Lexington. She was born July 30, 1927, at Lexington, Nebraska to Hugh Alonzo and Esther Kathryn (Mosher) Dodge.

Normalee was a 1945 graduate of Lexington High School. She was united in marriage to Roy Uhler in February, 1950 at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. The couple moved to Ogallala in 1950, where they owned and operated Uhler Sand & Gravel. They owned the company until Roy's health declined in 1970. In 1987, following Roy's death, Normalee returned to Lexington to be near family and friends.

She resided at Park Avenue Estates since 2005.

Normalee had many interests; including, antiques, collecting Red Wing Crockery, bells, reading and doing puzzles. She was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed visiting with her family. Normalee so enjoyed her faithful companion, Buffy.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include one daughter: Kathryn Joan Uhler & Terry Harimon of Kelso, Washington, Two brothers: Roy & Mimi Dodge of Desert Hot Springs, California, Roger & Bernita Dodge of Penn Valley, California, Two sisters: Marjorie & Bill Hatting of Lexington, Nebraska, Virginia Cumpston of Lexington, Nebraska, Two grandchildren: Joni Kathryn (Chad) Cowan of Gering, Nebraska, McKenna Wynn Jessen & fiance' Nate James and his children, Taylor & Shayleigh all of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Three great-grandchildren: Dillon & Madison Hrasky and Briana Kathryn Cowan.

Normalee was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Roy.

It was Normalee's wishes that her body be cremated. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Normalee's Life will be held in the near future. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Date Posted: 2007-01-14

Belva Marion Commins, 79, of Lexington, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington.Belva Marion Commins, 79, of Lexington, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington.

She requested to be cremated and have her ashes spread on the farm that she loved so much as were her husband's ashes. At her request, there was no service. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home of Lexington was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include two sons, Michael (Virginia) Commins of Lexington, and Scott Commins of Beatrice; a sister, Berenice Libal of Lexington; two grandchildren, David and Beth Commins of Lexington; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy; and three sisters, Ruth Qualley, Mary Downey and Luella Lueck.

Belva was born June 1, 1927, to Benjamin and Edna (Simmons) Velte. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1945, and from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a major in home economics and child development. She married Roy R. Commins on May 11, 1946, in Marysville, Kan. Following her graduation they moved to her parents' farm northwest of Lexington where she grew up, later inherited, and was her home until her death.

Belva was a member of the Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church, had been a member of the Women's Circle and for many years taught Sunday School and did the crafts for Vacation Bible School.

For many years she lead the rhythm band at District #59, and was a 4-H leader for the Happy Maids and Wonder Bugs 4-H clubs.

When she became unable to walk easily she spent her time cutting quilt blocks and making quilts. Belva gave away hundreds of quilts, lap robes, and baby quilts. Over 100 of her quilts were sent to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Quilts also went to the police and fire departments and Veteran's Home in Grand Island.

Memorials are suggested to Lexington Fire and Rescue Department, the Buffalo Grove Church or the Donor's Choice.

Date Posted: 2010-07-01

Below is a list of deceased classmates provided by Barb Knapple (received circa 2010):
(death date in parenthesis)

Raymond Benjamin (October 1994)
James Brinker
Robert Coral
Rollin Clark (2007)
Norma Lee Dodge Uhler (2010)
Opal Draper Anderson (Oct. 1, 1980)
Paul Fagot (June 22, 1996)
Robert Fravel (2001)
Agnus Gruntorad Tomasek (March 8, 2003)
Wilford Hatch (April 6, 1992)
Robert Haworth (1995)
William Hibberd
Richard Keller
Neil Knapple (1999)
Mary Knutson Folkert
Harold Kopf (1992)
Gilbert Landercasper
Elizabeth Lemmer Smartwood (1994)
Robert McGuire (1998)
Betty Mazanec (2003)
Garnet Meister Erwin (2005)
Ivan Merick
Barbara Mueller Hartman (2005)
Merle Meyer (Dec. 3, 2000)
Lauretta Nimie Ballard (2005)
Eloise Prasch Warren (2010)
Wanda Rork Holderness (2005)
Robert Spuhler (2005)
Margaret Stewart (1978)
Iris Stock (2006)
Lorraine Struempler
Letitia Tallon Hall (2005)
Belva Velte Commins (2007)
John Warner
Cleone White Parks (1965)
Dareld Trautman
Marianna Zulauf Bussanich (1993)