Jean Ruth Larson, 93, of Lexington, Nebraska died Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at St. Johns Good Samaritan Society in Kearney, Nebraska. Memorial services will be at 11a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Pastor Anne Gahn officiating. A private family burial at the Overton Cemetery will precede funeral services. Visitation will be from 5-7p.m. on Sunday at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with family present.
Jean was born March 26, 1926 in Eddyville, Nebraska to Charles W. and Ethel Sherman Hatfield. On April 24, 1947 she married Clarence ‘Shorty’ Larson at her parent’s home.
Survivors include sons Robert of Overton, Jack of Hastings, Jay of Kearney and Tom of Lexington.
Additional survivors include daughters-in-law: Linda Larson of Overton, Cheryl Larson of Hastings, Sharlene Larson of Kearney and Deaetta Larson of Lexington; grandchildren: Judd Larson, Amy Mahony and husband Matt, Mark Larson, Sean Larson and wife Nina, Elizabeth Roberts and husband Jeremy, Chris Akeson and husband Eric, Jeff Larson and wife Amy, Brett Larson and wife Jess, Candice Katzberg and husband BJ, Jennifer Hall and husband Chris, Eric Larson and wife Rachel, Parker Larson and wife Heather, Tara Larson; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Jean graduated from Lexington High School in 1943. After graduation, she and her good friend, Lea Kufeldt Hays, went to Denver doing civil service work. They also worked with Delta Airlines in New Orleans. Jean returned to Lexington in 1946.
Jean and Shorty resided on the family farm east of Lexington raising their 5 boys. They always attended their son’s activities, but didn’t wander far until the boys left home. In later years they enjoyed travel; that could mean a Sunday drive around the country or an Alaskan cruise. Some years after Shorty passed, Jean moved to Brookdale (Avamere) independent living in Lexington followed by assisted living. Jean was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lexington. She enjoyed gardening, raising chickens and walking the farm. For many years, she was on a women’s bowling league. Jean was an avid reader and loved doing crossword puzzles. Mom was a sports fan. She loved Nebraska volleyball, the New England Patriots (especially Tom Brady), and the Kansas City Royals. An Alex Gordon signed baseball is one of her prized possessions.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and husband; son, Bill; grandson, Adam; great granddaughter, Mia; brother, Duane.
Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
LaVaughn Lauby, 93 of Lexington passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
LaVaughn was born July 7, 1926 in Elm Creek, Nebraska to Paul and Belva (McMichael) Brodine. Her family moved to the Lexington area in 1937 and she graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1943.
On June 4, 1945 she was united in marriage to Michael E. Lauby in Lexington. To this union five children were born: Gerald, David, Mike, Lynda and Michele.
LaVaughn was very active in the St. Ann’s Catholic Church where she served on the altar society, St. Ann’s booster Club and was a Lay Minister. She was also a American Red Cross Volunteer, a 4H leader and fair Chairman and served as a precinct election captain. She also served in various positions in the Catholic Church in state and national offices.
LaVaughn enjoyed watching sports, especially tennis and did extensive traveling all over the world. She was also known for her custom draperies that she made and her many quilts.
She is survived by three sons, Gerald and wife Cindy of Lexington, David and wife Lisa of Scottsdale, Az., and Mike and wife Judy of Phoenix, Az.; two daughters, Lynda and husband Rich Grandgenett of Tekamah and Michele and husband Mark Ferguson of Columbia, South America; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-five great- grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
LaVaughn was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Michael in 2001, and two brothers, Paul and Gordon.
A memorial mass will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Matt Koperski, officiating.
Inurnment will be in the St. Ann’s Cemetery prior to the memorial mass.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the St. Ann’s Cemetery.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
Kathryn Ann “Katie” Bourn, 93, of Lexington, formerly of Overton, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.
Katie was born September 22, 1925 in Overton, Nebraska to John J. and Anna (Ripp) Kearney.
Katie graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1943. She was united in marriage to Burrell Bourn January 29, 1945 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton. Three children were blessed to this marriage, Patricia, Phyllis and Pamela. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1982.
The couple lived in Overton for many years as Katie served as assistant manager, certified purchasing manager and served on the board of directors for Plectron in Overton for over twenty-seven years.
Katie was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton and VFW Auxiliary.
Katie is survived by her three daughters: Patricia and husband Larry Marsh of Ord, Nebraska, Phyllis and husband Ed Klima of Topeka, Kansas and Pam Bourn and Dennis Fellers of Lexington, Nebraska, Five grandchildren: JoAnna Klima Johnson and her husband, Colby, Cynthia Klima Richardson and her husband Joe, Jake and his wife Kris Klima, Kathryn Ann Marsh Green and her husband Tom and Megan Marsh Gilkey and her husband Tyler, eight great-grandchildren: Blair Klima, Ben Klima, Brooks Klima, Cooper Johnson, Bo Burrell Johnson, Tom Richardson, Sydney Richardson and Addison Gilkey.
Katie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters: Phyllis, Mary and Peggy and two brothers: Jack and Mick.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10:00 .am. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating.
A book singing will be held Friday, September 20, 2019 from 5-6 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. Following the book signing there will a time of remembrance and sharing at 6:00 p.m.
Inurnment will be at a later date at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, Nebraska.
Memorials are 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 visting:reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2015-03-11
Chris Charles Heine, 90, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney.
Chris was born January 31, 1925, to Chris and Kathryn (Wieland) Heine on a farm 12 miles northwest of Lexington.
Chris attended rural District #59 school through the 8th grade and was a 1943 graduate of Lexington High School. During his high school years he farmed with his dad, and worked for a neighbor putting up hay. Chris registered for the draft in February of 1943, and was classified with a farm deferment. On December 29, 1948, he was called to serve in the United States Army during WWII. He served in Japan until his honorable discharge on July 14, 1949. Upon his return he farmed in partnership with his brother, Gilbert from 1953-1961. During this time he continued to run the corn-sheller that they had helped their dad run. They also did custom farming and fertilizer applications to help make ends meet.
He was united in marriage to Shirley Haugh on November 27, 1960, in Lexington, Nebraska. Three children were blessed to this marriage; Kristin Sue, Shelly Jo and Jeffrey Chris. Chris continued to farm with his son Jeff after he graduated from college in 1988. He so enjoyed the time spent farming with his son.
Chris loved the farm. He enjoyed working the cattle, planting the fields, and being outdoors. His hobbies always included something that either needed fixing or repairing, jobs he thoroughly enjoyed. He also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, the Dawson County Fair, and going to the grandchildren’s activities. He was a kind, gentle man with an infectious smile who loved his wife, children and grandchildren very much.
Chris attended LexChristian Church, served two terms on the Lexington COOP Board and the Farm Bureau.
Chris gave his life to Christ at an early age while attending the Lutheran Church.
Waiting to join Chris in Heaven are his wife of 54 years, Shirley Heine of rural Cozad, Nebraska; his children, Jeff (Lauree) Heine of Lexington, Nebraska, Shelly (Dale) Henderson of Cozad, Nebraska, and Kristin Heine of Lexington, Nebraska; one sister, Twila Smith of Cozad, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Jacque Henderson of Kearney, Nebraska, Neil Henderson of Cozad, Nebraska, Amanda McCarter (Ben Jensen), and Samantha Shaw (Calvin “C.J.”); four great-grandchildren, Payton Pond, Lani Shaw, Dalton McCarter, and Hailey Jensen, as well as extended family members and friends.
Chris was greeted into Heaven by his parents, Chris & Katie, and one brother, Gilbert.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 16, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at LexChristian Church in Lexington with Pastor Daniel Sauer officiating.
Burial with Military Honors will be in the Hillside Cemetery northwest of Lexington.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 15, 2015, from 2-4 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in 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: 2018-03-30
- Maiden Name: Michel
Phyllis Loree Mueller, 92, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018, at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska.
She was born June 22, 1925, on the farm outside of Arapahoe, Nebraska to John R. and Nellie Mae (Hayworth) Michel. Four daughters, and one son were blessed to this marriage. The family moved to Lexington after a house fire took their home. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1943. Phyllis was united in marriage to Roger Mueller on August 15, 1945, at the Presbyterian Church in Lexington. Two sons, Kent born August 2, 1952, and Blaine born May 12, 1958, were blessed to this marriage. Roger and Phyllis always enjoyed spending time at their cabin at Johnson Lake with family and friends.
Throughout the years Phyllis worked at the Ration Board during WWII, dipped ice cream at Jack & Jill on Saturday nights, sold Avon, and Stanley Products door to door, as well as working at Barmore Drug.
Phyllis enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and vegetables, cooking her wonderful fried chicken, delicious Macaroni & Cheese, homemade Beef & Noodles, and Lemon Meringue pie as well as her beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers. She also loved being with the family, especially the grandchildren.
She was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church and the VFW Auxiliary.
Phyllis was a wonderful lady. She always had a smile on her face, a kind word for everyone, and will be very missed.
Survivors include her sons; Kent (Joni) Mueller of Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania, Blaine (Chris) Mueller of Lexington, Nebraska; three sisters, Lois Karr and Geraldine Jorn of Lexington, Nebraska; five grandchildren; Dave Kraft, Marc Mueller, Tonya Wiess, Amanda Zamudio, and Alaina Mueller as well as 6 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Peggy Michel of Kearney, Nebraska. Also surviving is a special local niece; LuAnn (Kurt) McBride of Lexington, Nebraska as well as other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, also all the family pets.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger who died 22 years ago the same day; brother, Eugene Michel; sister, Carol Lofscholt; and brothers-in-law, Bill Karr, Jerry Jorn, and Carl Lofshult.
It was Phyllis’s wishes there be no visitation.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Eddie Mariel officiating. The casket will be closed.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church or Lexington Volunteer Fire Department.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
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