Maiden Name: Weichel

 

Kimberley A. Stengel, 64 of Kearney passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Cornerstone Berean Church in Kearney with Pastor Kelly Larsen officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Kimberley was born March 8, 1959 in North Platte, NE to Edward and Patricia (Johnston) Weichel. She was raised in Lexington, NE where she attended Lexington High School, graduating with the class of 1977. She was united in marriage to Joe Stengel. Kim was employed at the Buckle Distribution Center in Kearney for over 20 years. She enjoyed making crafts, gardening and taking care of her many plants. Kim was also a proud “Gramma” and cherished the time spent with her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jack (Trina) Stengel of Lincoln, Jamie (Dan) Turner of Kearney, Kelsey (David) Capps of Kearney and Tanner Stengel of Lincoln; grandchildren, Savannah and Gabe Stengel, Emma, Eli, Isaiah and Noah Turner, Hunter, Conner, Tayler, Charlotte and River Capps and Skylar Stengel; brother, Mark Weichel of Elwood; special friends, Jami Roeder of North Platte and Kim Werner of Kansas City, MO; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Kim was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph and Mildred Weichel and Noah and Hazel Johnston.

Maiden Name: Clark

 

Tammy Bennett, age 63 of Raymond NE, formerly of Lexington NE, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Raymond on Sunday, September 18th.

Tammy was born on April 6th, 1959, to Roy and Betty (Rickertson) Clark in Lexington. Tammy attended school at Bryan Elementary, Lexington Jr. High and graduated from Lexington Senior High in 1977 with several honors and a scholarship to the Community College in Hastings.

On March 10, 1978, Tammy married Scott Bennett of Lexington and 2 children were born to this union, Amanda, and Jacob. Nothing was more important to Tammy than her kids and her grandkids. She made sure to make every holiday and birthday very special for them. Tammy and Scott made their home in Lexington until 2000 when they moved to Lincoln. In 2008 they bought an acreage with an old house built in 1887. That was also a dream come true for her to make the old house as beautiful of a home as possible and to plant many flowers and do landscaping.

Tammy worked for the Supreme Court in the office of County Court for 26 years in Lexington and in Lincoln. When she left there, she worked for 2 different Law Firms in Lincoln, eventually growing tired of office work, desks, and bosses. She started making crafts again and would go to craft shows to sell her very beautiful work and candles. She was most happy doing this. She retired on her birthday in 2021 to devote more time to making crafts. She did take on a part-time job at the NE Game and Parks with her husband that summer but wanted to spend this year with nothing but crafts.

When in Lexington many may remember her as a softball coach, a baseball coach, a soccer coach, a helper with cub scouts, boy scouts and girl scouts and Sunday School. You would also see her at every school and church event that her children were involved in. She loved to take her kids on camping trips nearly every weekend during the summers and several ski trips each winter to Colorado one with the kids and another one with friends. Just so you know, she didn’t just ski the bunny slopes, she was a black diamond skier.

Tammy was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Nancy Lindeman and brother-in-law Richard Lindeman both of Cozad.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Scott Bennett of Raymond; Daughter Amanda Rummel (Shawn Ruble) of Ceresco; son Jacob Bennett (Alenah) of Garland; 6 grandchildren Rebekah, Elijah, Trinity and Cecilia Rummel and Jack Ruble of Ceresco; Rollind Bennett of Garland; 2 step grandchildren Fenina Rummel of Chicago and Hayli Ruble of Ceresco who she loved as her own; three sisters, Karen (Frank) Loomer of Columbus, Susan (Chick) DeMoss of Lincoln, Judy (August) Daake of Lexington. Many cousins, nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastors Eddie Mariel, and Harvey Pierce officiating.

There will be no visitation as the family is honoring Tammy’s wish for cremation.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

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

 

Wendie Lee Hollibaugh, 62, formerly of Lexington, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at her home in Lincoln. Born September 4, 1959, to Bud and Patricia Hollibaugh in Lincoln, NE. Wendie will be remembered for the love she had for her children, Andy and Kaley, and for her grandsons, Brendan and Maxx. Through her many health struggles she always did her best to be a wonderful grandmother to the boys and bragged about them all the time. Wendie had a smile that was contagious and lit up a room. She will be deeply missed.

Wendie is survived by her son Andrew Rowley (Rachell) and daughter Kaley Brewer (Robert) all of Lincoln; grandsons Brendan Rowley and Maxx Brewer; brothers Lloyd (Linda) Hollibaugh of Lincoln and Dale (Jamie) Hollibaugh of Milford; three nieces, many cousins and countless friends.

Wendie was preceded in death by her parents.

The family invites friends and loved ones to a time of remembrance on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln, NE.

 

George L. “Lesley” Allen, 61 of Callaway formerly of Lexington passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Callaway District Hospital after a courageous four year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Lesley was born June 21, 1959 in Lexington to George and Joan (Bauer) Allen. He attended school in the Lexington area and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1977. After graduation Les helped area farmers, worked for Shotkoski Hay Company and drove truck for Denny Fellers.

Les moved to the Oconto-Callaway area in 2012, where he was a small engine mechanic. On November 23, 2015 he was united in marriage to Angela Spencer.

Les enjoyed working on lawn mowers, and was known for his skill in putting together models of semi tractors that were often gifts from tucking companies to their employees. He also enjoyed gardening but most of all spending time with friends and family.

Les is survived by his wife; Angela of Callaway, step-son; Jeremiah Cranwell of Callaway, step-daughter; Rheanne Cranwell of Callaway, parents; George and Joan Allen of Lexington, mother and father-in-law; Harry and Connie Spencer of Julesberg, Colorado, one brother; Mark and wife Michelle of Lexington and two sisters; Jodi and husband Scott of Silverdale, Washington and Patti and husband Mike McGuire of Lexington.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oconto Community Center in Oconto with Pastor Dean Haidle, officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

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

 

Vickie E. Lien, (Eigenberg) age 59, of Omaha, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her home.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) at 10AM.

Memorials may be directed to the Nebraska Humane Society in Vickie's name.

Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel)

6505 S. 144th Street

Omaha, NE 68138

Greg R. Henderson, 60, of Kearney, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at his home.

Memorial services will be 2:00 pm, February 15, 2019. A time to visit with the family will follow until 4:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the family for Greg’s grandson’s education.

Greg was born January 3, 1959 in Cozad to Ross and Josephine (Cagler) Henderson. He grew up in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School in 1977. He attended Colorado State University.



Greg married Cathy Bisbal on April 11, 1987 in Santa Anna, California. They lived in Mission Viejo, California. They moved to Kearney in 2005. Greg worked as the quality insurance manager at Nebraska Aluminum Castings in Hastings.


Greg was a football player in his high school and college days. After a neck injury, and starting a family, he turned to coaching soccer. He was an outstanding soccer coach, and was a coach and mentor to hundreds of girls, including his daughter, for over 12 years.

He was an extremely dedicated and loyal man. Greg doted on his wife, Cathy, and their only daughter, Jessica. He cherished his sisters. He put his family above all else. He was a gentle soul, dependable, hardworking, and honest. Greg had many friends, all of whom he would do anything for. He will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know him. Greg enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.

Greg is survived by his daughter, Jessica Henderson-Byrd and husband Phillip of Kearney; sisters, Linda Mackessy of Sacramento, CA, Michelle Poppert-Poss and husband Roger, Jody Poppert-Foust and husband Joe, Kim Poppert-Davis and husband Al all of North Platte, NE; grandsons, Aiden, Jaxon, Gavin, and Christian Byrd of Kearney, step-father, Bob Poppert of North Platte, Ne, best friend Bob Wiese and wife Kim, of Wichita, Kansas.

Greg was preceded in death by his wife Cathy, and his parents.

 

Victor Jones - 21 December 1959 to 21 October 2018

Date Posted: 2018-07-24

Jeffrey John Glenn, 58, of Denver, Colorado passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at his home in Denver.

Jeff was born on October 11, 1959 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Keith and Iris (Van Dyke) Glenn. Jeff graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1977. He then attended Milford Tech in Milford, Nebraska.

Jeff lived in Phoenix, Arizona for a number of years before settling in Denver. Jeff was an electrician and owned Glenn Electric.

Jeff loved anything outdoors, he was happiest, when he was golfing, biking, fishing or hanging out with his beloved dogs, Brett and Payne. Jeff will be remembered for his smile and a great sense of humor.

Jeff is survived by his mother, Iris Glenn of Lexington; brother, Gareth of Phoenix, Az; sisters, Jodee Haugh of Gothenburg and Melaine (Gus) Wurtzer of Catonsville, MD; nephews, Jeffrey Haugh of Grand Island and Stephen Wurtzer of Catonsville, MD, and many friends.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Keith Glenn.

A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Father Matt Kaperski, officiating.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 27, 2018 from 5-7p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Following the traditional visitation, the family is honoring Jeffrey’s wish for cremation and inurnment will be held Saturday in the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in Lexington.

Memorials In Lieu of flowers are suggested to the family for later designation.

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

Date Posted: 2017-03-23

Michael R. Ladwig, 58, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Thursday, March 23, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born July 27, 1958, in Lexington, Nebraska to William E. and Marilyn L. (VerMaas) Ladwig. He was a 1977 graduate of Lexington High School. During high school Mike worked for Electric Fixture & Supply and A&W. After graduating, he began his working career with his folks working at B&M Service, he then worked construction in Texas, he drove truck for Crete Carrier, and in 1990, he began work at IBP during the construction phase. This job he held for 20 years. He loved racing, and to support his racing habit, he worked part-time for Chuck Tilson, then Darr Feedlot, Orthman Manufacturing, and was working for Masterhand Milling when he became sick with ALS, being diagnosed in 2016. 

Mike was united in marriage to Colleen Wiley on February 24, 1996, at Lexington. One daughter was blessed to this marriage, Mandy. Mike welcomed Colleen’s son, Chris as his own. 

Mike had many interests throughout his life. Of course, racing was #1, working in his shop, fishing, bowling, working on motors, and just “putzing” around. He had a great sense of humor, he loved to tease, was a hard worker, a little “stubborn”, but had a fierce love of his family, and he will be so very missed.

Mike is survived by his wife; Colleen Ladwig of Lexington, Nebraska; daughters, Mandy Ladwig of Lexington, Nebraska and Holly Ladwig of Omaha, Nebraska; son, Chris Wescoat of Lexington, Nebraska; mother, Marilyn Ladwig of Lexington, Nebraska; two sisters, Cindy (Bob) Turner of Wichita, Kansas and Michele (Daryl) Divoky of Omaha, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Jason & Justice; sister-in-law, Chris (Dave) Luong of Seward, Nebraska; mother-in-law, Nancy Shepard of Lexington, Nebraska; father-in-law, Jerry (Patricia) Wiley of Youngsville, Louisiana; aunts & uncles; Ken, Sr. (Lola) VerMaas of Lexington, Nebraska, Susan (Ron) Gray of Lexington, Nebraska, Arthur Schiers of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Jim (Renata) Shepard of Clearwater, Florida; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, and his dad. Also preceding him in death were two aunts and one uncle.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Joshua Stibb officiating.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2017, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.

It was Mike’s wishes his body be cremated following the funeral service with inurnment to be held later in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.

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 by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Date Posted: 2016-12-01
Maiden Name: Linden

Helen R. Altwine, 57, of Kearney, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 after undergoing open-heart surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 am Friday, December 9, 2016 at Countryside Christian Church in Kearney with Pastor Dean Pofahl officiating. O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Helen was born was born February 12, 1959 in Lexington, NE to Helen and Buss Gunnerson. She received her education from Lexington High School, graduating in 1977. On June 2, 1977, Helen was united in marriage to James Radcliffe.

She would later marry Rick Altwine on August 16, 2008. 

Helen raised her family in Elm Creek and recently moved to Kearney to be closer to family and work. For the past 5 years, she has worked at Cabela’s. Helen enjoyed helping customers by learning more about them and making sure they were 100% satisfied. Helen was artistic, creative and enjoyed making crafty projects for the ones she loved. She was always willing to help her friends with anything they needed and enjoyed staying busy. She was best known as "motor mouth" as she always had something to say in every situation. Anyone that knew Helen knew that her grandchildren were the light and happiness in her life and she would tell anyone that would listen all about them. They were the "boys that make the noise" as she would say. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. 

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Rick Altwine of Alma; daughters Katie Radcliffe and significant other, Mike Langner of Seward, Tessa Bayne and husband Brent of Kearney; grandchildren Kaden, Coltin, Blake and Branson Bayne, Jack Langner, Carson, Carleigh and Cooper Altwine, Axton, Rowan and Gavin Altwine; step-son Josh Altwine and wife Brittney of Pella Iowa and Eric Altwine and wife Megan of Norfolk ; honorary daughter Mandi Quincy of Reeds, MO; siblings Bonnie Holbrook and husband Gene of Lexington, Ronnie Linden and wife Judy of Lexington, Roger Linden of Cozad, Bobby Linden and wife Janice of Cozad, Sandy Meisinger-Atkinson and husband Pat Atkinson of Sterling, CO, Danny Linden of Lincoln and Jimmy Linden of Nebraska; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Helen was preceded in death by his son Tyson Radcliffe, an infant son; grand-daughter Brianna Wolford; her parents; sister Donna Linden; brother Kevin Meisinger and sister-in-law Carol Linden.

Date Posted: 2014-11-14
Maiden Name: Sautter

Linda E. Winslow, 56, of Arlington, Tennessee and formerly of Kearney died Saturday, November 15, in Arlington. 

Funeral services will be Monday, November 24, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at New Life Church in Kearney. Rev. Roger Wendt will officiate and burial will be at Kearney Cemetery. Visitation is planned Sunday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney or prior to services Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to New Life Church. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. 

Linda was born August 18, 1958 in Ord, NE to Kenneth and Betty (Burson) Sautter. She grew up and attended school in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School in 1977.

On March 26, 1983 she married David E. Winslow in Kearney. 

She worked at Coleman Powermate in Kearney for 30 years until moving to Arlington, Tennessee in 2008. 

While in Arlington she was employed as a purchaser for Grace Medical Equipment. 

Linda enjoyed cooking and baking. 

She is survived by her son, Joel of Arlington, TN; two sisters, Lois Doty and husband Ray of Somerville, TN and Becky Sautter Wagner and husband Ralph of Fremont, NE; two brothers, Gary Sautter and wife Shelley of Peru, IN and Alan Sautter and wife Donna of Central City, NE.

Date Posted: 2007-04-04

Craig K. Casper, 48, of Lexington, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, the result of a car/train accident near Lexington.

Visitation was Friday, April 6, 2007, at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Services will be Saturday (today), April 7, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Megan Morrow officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home of Lexington is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Terri Casper of Lexington; three sons, Curt, Eric and Blake, all at home; his parents, Nick and Bonnie Casper of Lexington; one sister, Deb (Chuck) Jensen of Columbus; step-grandmother, Irene Darnall of Lexington; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eilene Wehr-Rath and Hugh Rath of Kearney; brothers-in-law, Doug (Marian) Wehr of Lexington, and Dave (JoEllen) Snyder of Loveland, Colo.; nine nieces and nephews; one great-niece; one grandnephew; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many, many friends.

Craig was preceded in death by his grandparents, father-in-law, six uncles and one aunt.

Craig was born Feb. 12, 1959, at Lexington, to Nicholas and Bonnie (Darnall) Casper. He grew up in Lexington, graduating from Lexington High School with the class of 1977.

Craig was united in marriage to Theresa "Terri" Snyder on May 26, 1985, at Lexington. He started working for Precision Bearing while in high school and worked there until 1988. He then worked several places, including Big "A" Auto Parts, J&S Oil, which he and Terri later bought and called Casper Oil, Wal-Mart, Orscheln's, GPLS, which changed to ELM, and was working at Electric Fixture and Supply Company at the time of his death.

To know Craig was to love him. He had an infectious laugh and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed attending his boys' activities and was a Cub Master for Pack #143 in Lexington. He enjoyed fixing cars, even model cars, restoring his 1959 El Camino, 4-wheeling in the mountains, camping, playing cards and board games, playing catch with the football and shooting hoops with his boys. He enjoyed NASCAR and Jeff Gordon was his favorite driver.

Craig was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Memorials are suggested to the family for an education fund for his boys.

Date Posted: 2006-11-16
Maiden Name: Hasty

Kay Hasty Van Booven, 47, Atlanta, formerly Lincoln, died peacefully Thursday (11/16/06) with her friend, Ron Smith, by her side.

Born, Bridgeport.

Graduate, Lexington High School.

Earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Journalism, master's degree from Webster University in Kansas City.

Worked for the Phoenix New Times before moving to Atlanta to work for Ted Turner.

Loved dogs, music, Johnson Lake with all its activities, football and anything associated with Nebraska.

Survivors: sisters, Rebecca Hasty, Lincoln, Julie Hasty Cottrell, Scottsdale, Ariz.; nephews, Hamilton Hasty, Leo Ladely, Lincoln, Matthew Kramer, Tuscon, Ariz.; niece, Suzanna Cottrell, Phoenix.

Cremation in Georgia.

Obituary from Lincoln Journal Star

Date Posted: 2002-11-24
Maiden Name: Werts

Cynthia J. Wehtje - (1958-2002)

Osceola, NE

Memorial services for Cynthia J. (Werts) Wehtje, 44, Osceola, were Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002, at the Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home in Osceola. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Cindee died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, at the Annie Jeffrey Health Center  in Osceola from heart complications.

She was born June 15, 1958, to Howard and Eleanor (Anderson) Werts at Santa Barbara, Calif. Her father and stepmother, Jan, were former residents of Lexington, where Howard was a Dawson County deputy sheriff.

On May 3, 1980, she married Steven R. Wehtje at Lincoln. They had been residents of Osceola for the past six years.

She was a member of the Osceola Lions Club and had been a waitress in Osceola.

Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Steve, of Osceola; two daughters, Brandi and Stacy Wehtje, both of Lincoln; her stepmother, Jan, Coos Bay, Ore.; one sister, Julie Becker, Beaver City; one brother, Donovan Werts, North Bend, Ore.; and one step-brother, David Teachman of Canada; nieces and nephew, Lisa, Eric and Emily, all of Beaver City.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, and grandparents, Julien and Hazel Regouby.

Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home of Osceola was in charge of arrangements.

Date Posted: 1987-09-06

David L. Hunt, 28, Lexington died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1987 at Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte, the result of an ultra-light crash. He was born August 19, 1959 in Lexington to Marvin and Joellen Burns Hunt.

He was married to Jody Coryell in 1985. They had one daughter, Carly Lynn.

In addition to his wife and daughter he is survived by his parents, three brothers, Steve and Patrick in Tempe, Arizona, and Mark in Lexington; also his grandparents, Mrs. Sidney Hunt, Arcadia and Marion and Dorothy Burns of Loup City.

He is preceded by his sister, Theresa in 1969 and his grandfather.

Services are today (Thursday) September 10, 2 p.m. at the Berean Fundamental Church in Lexington with Rev. Arthur VanCampen officiating. Burial will be in the Arcadia Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the children's Hospital in Omaha.

Inscription on Headstone:

David L. Hunt
August 19, 1959 - September 6, 1987
Inscription on Headstone:"Husband of Jody Lynn, Father of Carly Lynn”
“I am not afraid of tomorrow for I have seen yesterday, and love today.”

 

Date Updated: 1981-11-30

Funeral services for a 23 year old Lexington man who drowned in a ship accident of the coast of Alaska where held Monday at Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.

Ronnie L. Newton was a crewman aboard the Saint Patrick, a scallop trawler based in Jacksonville, Florida. Shortly before 1 a.m. Monday November 30, a huge wave crippled the 138-foot vessel inthe Gulf of Alaska north of Kodiak.
Lt. Larry Hazel of the Coast Guard air station at Kodiak, reported "the skipper, believing the vessel would capsize without power, ordered the crew to abandon ship. Ironically, the ship remained afloat despite winds of 50-70 knots (88-91 MPH)".

As of Saturday, the Coast Guard had suspended the search for four crew members sill missing from the Saint Patrick. Of the 12-man crew, two survivors were rescued and six bocies were recovered.

Newton was born June 10, 1958 at Bloomfield to Harold and Jan Newton. He was baptized at Fairview Baptist Church at Fairview, MO, Feb. 11, 1970.

He attended Lexington schools and was a 1977 graduate and participated in football, wrestling and track while at LHS.

He attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha for two years and had planned on returning there for second semester.

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Rev. Charles Boren officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother Mrs. Frank Romeo and step-father Frank Romeo, Lexington; his father Harold Newton, Omaha; one brother Nickie and two sisters, Lori and Lisa, Lexington.