- Date Posted: 2012-02-11
- Maiden Name: Wallace
Alice "Ruth" Wallace Nisley, 91, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Waverly Care Center in Waverly.
Ruth was born Easter Sunday April 4, 1920 in rural Lexington to Clay and Alice (Wright) Wallace. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1937 and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1941.
On February 7, 1942, she married Samuel (Sam) Nisley, her high school sweetheart, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington. They made their home south of Lexington. To this union, three children were born.
Ruth taught school in Lexington, Elwood, Tecumseh and Springfield, Nebraska. She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church serving as a deacon for many years, Southside Bible Study and Presbyterian Women. She was a 69-year member of Chapter AN P.E.O. and also served on the Dawson County Historical Society Board.
Survivors include daughter, Margaret (Jerold) Carlson of Lincoln; sons, Frederick (Andrea) Nisley of Elwood; and Robert (Candyce) Nisley of Fremont; four grandchildren, Erica (Chris) Jensen of Glyndon, MN; Clay Nisley of Waycross, GA; Travis (Ricci) Nisley of Omaha; Quinn Nisley of Wayne; two great-grandchildren, Reid and Boston Nisley of Omaha; a sister, Winnifred Talbott of Lexington; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Alice Wallace; her husband Sam on April 26, 2000; infant son; brother and sister-in-law, Niles and Orbia Wallace; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Don Griffith; brothers-in-law, Lyle Talbott and Rex Nisley; sister-in-law, Phyllis (Nisley) Fuller, a cousin who was raised with the family, Victor (Ruth) Wright.
The family has honored Ruth's wishes that her body be cremated and there will be no visitation. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Reverend Caroline Vickery officiating. Inurnment will be held prior to the Celebration of life in the Robb Cemetery south of Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church, Lexington; Dawson County Historical Society; or donor's choice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please direct online condolences to the family through: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2012-05-30
- Maiden Name: Wycoff
Mrs. Ruby Frances (Wycoff) Crandall died Wednesday evening, May 30, 2012 at the Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial at Kearney. Her age was 92 years, four months and one day.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Wilcox with Pastor Virginia Fleharty officiating. Interment will be at the Wilcox Cemetery in Wilcox. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Saturday from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. with the family greeting callers from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. and before service time Sunday at the church.
Ruby Frances Wycoff was born the second child of three children to Mrs. Ima Leila (Ruby) Wycoff and Ray Sheppard Wycoff, M.D. on Jan. 29, 1920 at Wapello, Iowa.
At the age of one and half years, Ruby moved to Hunacao, Puerto Rico with her parents who were medical missionaries. They returned to the United States when Ruby was four years old making their home in Lexington where her father set up his medical practice. Her parents had returned to the states to care for her three cousins, who were her mother Ima's brother's children, whose parents had passed away. She attended schools in Lexington where she graduated from high school with the class of 1937. She then attended and graduated from the Nebraska Wesleyan University with a B.A. degree in music.
On Nov. 2, 1940 Miss Ruby Frances Wycoff was united in marriage to George Rogers Crandall at the Methodist Parsonage in Sidney, Iowa. To this union four children were born: Georgene Kay, Robert Ray, Richard Keith and James Bert. The family made their home at George's current home west of Wilcox in 1941. After raising her children, Ruby attended Kearney State Teachers College where she received her teaching certificate. She taught the fifth grade for 20 years at the Wilcox Public Schools. She also gave piano lessons for many years. Ruby enjoyed playing the piano and the organ at the Wilcox Methodist Church for over 50 years. She also played the organ for a great number of funerals.
When Ruby's health began to fail, she moved to Northridge Assisted Living in Kearney in September 2009. She had been a resident of the Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial since April 2011. On Nov. 2, 2011 George and Ruby celebrated their 71st Wedding Anniversary.
Ruby was a member of the Wilcox United Methodist Church and the Nebraska State Education Association.
Ruby leaves to mourn her passing her loving and devoted husband George of their home west of Wilcox; one daughter, Georgene (Dale) Smidt of Wood River; three sons, Bob Crandall of rural Overton, Dick (Lani) Crandall of Alpine, Calif., and Jim (Leslie) Crandall of rural Holdrege; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her father; her mother; two brothers, Raymond Wycoff in childhood and Keith Wycoff and one granddaughter, Lori Smidt Webster.
Memorials are suggested to the Wilcox United Methodist Church or to the Wilcox Community Foundation.
Banta-Torrey Funeral Home of Wilcox is in charge of the arrangements.
- Date Posted: 2013-01-13
G. Hanford Smith, 93, long-time Lexington Businessman, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Lexington Regional Health Center.
He was born September 21, 1919, in Lexington, Nebraska to Hanford D. and Katie (Pratt) Smith. Hanford grew up in Lexington where he attended school and graduated with the Lexington High School class of 1937. Following high school he worked in a local grocery store prior to going into the service. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII from July 12, 1941, until being honorably discharged on January 3, 1946.
Upon Hanford's return to Lexington after the service, he was united in marriage to Ardis Wilke on April 6, 1947, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. Four children were blessed to this marriage; Sheryl, Susan, Steve and Sally.
Hanford then went to work for his grandfather and father at the H.O. Smith Title Company. He would eventually buy out his father. His son Steve then joined the company and now his grandson, Cameron has also joined his father, making it five generations of Smiths in the Title Company. Hanford was extremely proud of this accomplishment.
Hanford was very active in the community; he was a member of the Rotary Club, American Legion, Masonic Lodge, #61,Tehama Shrine, and Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 75 years. Hanford enjoyed playing golf, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, bowling as a young man, and Monday night card club. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who always had a twinkle in his eye and a kind word for all he came in contact with.
Hanford is survived by his wife of 66 years; Ardis of Lexington; son, Steve (Mary) Smith of Lexington; daughters, Sheryl (Rex) Hunt of Lexington; Susan (Bob) Wallace of Kearney; and, Sally (Ed) Stuckey of Appleton, Wisconsin; ten grandchildren, Wendy (Stephen) Benge of Denver, Colorado; Stacey Hunt of Lexington, Nebraska; Sarah (Sean) Hickey of Denver, Colorado; Tracy (Colin) Parsons of San Diego, California; Tami (Eric) Wong of San Francisco, California; Kyle Smith of Lexington, Nebraska; Cameron Smith of Lexington, Nebraska; Rachel Stuckey and fiancé Erich Schwarz of Madison, Wisconsin; Ben Stuckey of Appleton, Wisconsin and Allyson Stuckey of Stevens Point, Wisconsin; six great-grandchildren; Jaden Hunt, Tate and O'Brasia Amos, and Olivia, Lily and Luke Parsons; one sister-in-law, Jean (Marvin) Gehle of Albert Lea, Minnesota, as well as nieces and nephews.
Hanford was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Geraldine Beardslee and Kathleen Bakewell.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverend Doug Smith officiating. Masonic Rites will be conducted at the church by Masonic Lodge, #61. Visitation will be held Friday, January 18, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church or Lexington Community Foundation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2013-02-25
- Maiden Name: Carroll
Marjorie J. Burnett, 90, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013, at Park Avenue Estates in Lexington. Marjorie J. Burnett, 90, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013, at Park Avenue Estates in Lexington.
She was born June 30, 1922, in Smithfield, Nebraska, to Charles and Elizabeth (Melosh) Carroll. Marjorie graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1937. Following graduation she worked for Smith Law Firm in Lexington. On September 19, 1942, she was united in marriage to James Burnett in Austin, Texas. Jim was serving his country in the military at the time of their marriage, and Marjorie would work for the government wherever Jim was stationed. They returned to Lexington in 1945.
Marjorie was an accomplished pianist and organist and played for many area weddings and funerals throughout the years. She was a founding member of the Lexington Christian Women's Club and past president of Chapter GR PEO. Always active in the First United Methodist Church, Marjorie taught Bible study as well as being on several church committees throughout the years.
The couple loved to travel and attended many conventions for Jim's work. They visited most of the state capitals as well as many of the Presidential libraries. They had a wonderful circle of friends and enjoyed get-togethers for coffee and Canasta. Many summer days were spent at their Johnson Lake cabin with good memories of being with family and friends. Marjorie's favorite times were spent with family who was so incredibly important to her.
Survivors include her husband of 70 years; Jim Burnett of Lexington, Nebraska; sons, Dennis (Irene) Burnett of Springfield, Virginia; Terry Burnett of Lexington, Nebraska; David (Sue) Burnett of Danvers, Massachusetts; daughter, Vicki (Loren) Danhauer of Lincoln, Nebraska; sister, Carolyn (Harry) Dorwart of Reedsport, Oregon; sister-in-law, Marilyn Weissner of Green Valley, Arizona; nine grandchildren; Carolyn (Todd) Hudson of Caines, Australia; Christopher (Kristin) Burnett of Durango, Colorado; Corrie Kielty of Lincoln, Nebraska; Erika (Jim) Pearl of Lincoln, Nebraska; Thad Danhauer of Arlington, Texas; Andrea (Rao) Gutta of Omaha, Nebraska; Beth (Shawn) Nault of Somersworth, New Hampshire; Kate Burnett of Danvers, Massachusetts; and, Adam (LeAnne) Burnett of Ipswich, Massachusetts; thirteen great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Sandra; two brothers and sisters-in-law; Delbert (Doris) Carroll; Jean (Alice) Carroll; sister and two brothers-in-law; Geraldine (Virgil) Berryman and Dick Weissner, as well as sister-in-law, Harriet Onstott.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 2, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverend Doug Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Friday, March 1, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family through: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2014-03-15
Vernon William "Bill" Kloepping, 93, of rural Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family, in the same house he was born.
He was born June 25, 1920, in the Lexington area to David R. and Hazel Mae (Doughty) Kloepping. Bill attended primary school at District #59 and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1937. He was united in marriage to Evangeline "Van" Lindblade on October 22, 1944, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. One son and three daughters were blessed to this marriage; Douglas William, Sally Jolene, Janelle Sue, and Lisa Diane.
Bill was then called to serve his Country in the United States Navy for almost two years. He took his basic training at the Great Lakes and then served on the largest tanker in the world, at that time, the USS Tolovana and attained the rank of Fireman 1st Class. He was in the South Pacific area and experienced many typhoons, but enjoyed being in China and Japan. Upon his return to the states he farmed for the rest of his life.
Always active and wanting to serve he spent 75 years as a 4-H leader and mentor; he was a faithful member of Calvary Assembly of God Church. He served on many boards throughout the years; namely, the Dawson County Fair Board for 32 years; Farm Bureau Board, District #59 school board, the Coop Board, Treasurer of the Heritage Tour, and on the board for over 35 years of Central Plains Home Health & Hospice.
Bill also assisted Don Lahm in his auctioneering business. He never knew a stranger, was a loving, kind, and considerate man who treasured his family above all things. His family was his life and his love and he will be so very missed.
Survivors include his wife of almost 70 years, Van of Lexington, Nebraska; son, Douglas and wife Barb Kloepping of Lexington, Nebraska; daughters, Sally and husband Doug Nichols of Kearney, Nebraska; Janelle and husband Jim Hawks of North Platte, Nebraska; and, Lisa and Husband Jim Davis of Thornton, Colorado; eleven grandchildren, Shon Kloepping of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Jason and wife Dannette Kloepping of Bartley, Nebraska; Trent and wife Brandi Kloepping of Gothenburg, Nebraska; Chad and wife Jenny Fischer of Grand Island, Nebraska; Shannon and husband Jeff Anderson of Littleton, Colorado; Shiloh Nichols and fiancé Josh Martinez of Littleton, Colorado; Collin and wife Kate Nichols of Kearney, Nebraska; Matt and wife Briana Hawks of North Platte, Nebraska; Nate Hawks of North Platte, Nebraska; Jed Davis of Ft. Collins, Colorado; and, Kayla Davis of Thornton, Colorado; nineteen great-grandchildren; Kirsten, Austin, Jayden, Kinsley, Ryann, Hadley, Zaveri, Mike, Landon, Lucas, Carson, Kyler, Corinne, Case, Siahna, Aiden, Macie, Ellie, and Leila.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Roy; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Harold Fagot and Lindy and Gene Curtis.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington with Pastor Rex Adams officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Greenwood Cemetery Lexington.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 17, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested in his memory to the Dawson County 4-H Scholarship Fund or Central Plains Home Health and Hospice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
