- Date Posted: 2010-10-24
Lawrence Henry Tingelhoff, 80, of Eustis, Nebraska, died Sunday, October 24, 2010, at his home in Eustis.
Lawrence was born on June 17, 1930 to Henry and Clara (Ortmeier) Tingelhoff on a small farm outside of Lexington. He grew up on the family farm with four sisters and one brother. He attended rural school at District #21 and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1947. After graduating high school, Lawrence joined the Marines and served during the Korean War. On November 23, 1960, he married Mary Lynn Kay Smith. Three children were blessed to this union, Sam, Sue, and Joe.
Lawrence farmed the home place and worked for a time at Dawson County Feeds. He enjoyed bowling as a young man, farming, football, hunting, fishing and gardening.
Lawrence was a lifetime member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his loving wife: Kay Tingelhoff of Eustis, Nebraska
Two sons: Sam (Pam) Tingelhoff of Lexington, Nebraska
Joe (Vicki) Tingelhoff of Lexington, Nebraska
One daughter: Sue (Scott) Nielsen of Eustis, Nebraska
Sisters: Rita Adams of Overton, Nebraska
Camille Campbell of Kentucky
Dorothy Bergstrausser of Smithfield, Nebraska
Delores (Jim) Saulsbury of Iowa
One brother: Mick (Phyllis) Tingelhoff of Minnesota
Five Grandchildren: Tiffany Tingelhoff, Tyler Tingelhoff, Brittany Nielsen, Adelynn Nielsen and Garhett Nielsen.
Lawrence will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law, Lyle Bergstrausser and Bill Adams.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 29, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Tom Mullowney officiating.
Burial with Military Honors will be in the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 28, 2010, from 1-3 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home with Rosary Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Tingelhoff Family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2015-12-29
- Maiden Name: Hanson
Lois May Hagan, 85, of Cozad, Nebraska, formerly of Sutherland, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Cozad, Nebraska.
Lois was born July 19, 1930, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Albert Roy and Hazel May (Richardson) Hanson. She attended school in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1947.
She was united in marriage to Clifford Hagan on June 19, 1948, in Holdrege, Nebraska. Four children were blessed to this marriage; Vivian, David, Mike, and Pat.
The family lived several places in Nebraska. After they were married they lived in Lexington, they then moved to Gothenburg until 1963, when they moved to Sutherland, they would then move to Hershey in 1985, and resided there until 1990. They then moved to Hallam, but settled back in Sutherland in 2000. Lois then moved to Cozad to Golden Living Center, where she resided until her death. She worked for over 10 years at the Neva Coker Café next door to the Co-op in Sutherland, and finished her working career at the Hershey Truck stop.
Lois and Clifford owned a camper and they loved to travel. She also enjoyed cross word puzzles, word-search games, sewing, reading, going to garage sales, and auction. Her most enjoyable times were spent with family and family get-togethers. She also enjoyed her four-legged fur babies.
She is survived by two sons; David (Sue) Hagan of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Pat (Ann) Hagan of Smithfield, Nebraska; seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford; son, Mike; daughter, Vivian; and, sister, Phyllis.
It was Lois wishes for cremation. The family honored those wishes.
A Graveside Memorial Celebration will be held at a later date at Robb Cemetery south of 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: 2016-09-20
William E. “Bill” Barrett, 87, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Brookdale assisted living facility in Lexington.
Bill was born February 9, 1929, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Harold and Helen (Stuckey) Barrett. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1947, and was a member of Lexington’s Class B State Championship football team in 1946. He graduated from Hastings College and served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in New London, CT, where he met and married Elsie Linnea Carlson.
Bill Barrett said: “Service to others is the best work of life.” He believed that public service was a high calling. Bill also had many varied interests. His love of music was noteworthy through high school, college, the military, and the Big Band days of the late 40’s and early 50’s. One of his fondest memories was traveling through the Midwest playing stand-up bass and trombone with dance bands, from Chicago’s Orchestra Hall to the beautiful Oak Ballroom in Estes Park, CO.
Following his service in the Navy during the Korean War, Bill returned to Hastings College where he recruited students and was vice president for student admissions and was involved in public relations. He later served on the College Board of Trustees for 32 years.
A seasoned traveler, Bill was also a voracious reader and enjoyed playing golf whenever and wherever he got the chance. He loved airplanes and flying and soloed as a senior in high school. He enjoyed flying with family and friends for many years and spent time at family cabins near Estes Park, CO, and at Jeffrey Lake.
He was president of Barrett-Housel & Associates, an insurance and real estate firm, a director of Farmers State Bank, the Pinnacle Bank & Trust, First State Savings Co., Lexington Community Foundation, where he served as director; the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA), and was co-founder and director of Midwest Holding Co. of Lincoln.
He was also a member of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International, and the American Legion and served on the Lexington Board of Education, Lexington Airport Authority, Lexington Urban Renewal Authority, the Greater Lexington Development Corporation, in which he was a director, was secretary-treasurer of Johnson Lake Development, Inc., and co-founder of the Nebraska Realtors Political Action Committee. Bill was also state president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Nebraska (Jaycees), a 6,000-member organization, which helped him realize that “Service to humanity is the best work of life.”
His church was important to him. He was active in the Presbyterian Church USA and served as an elder, deacon, and moderator of Platte Presbytery.
Bill served his community, state, nation and Republican Party for more than 50 years. He was chairman of the Nebraska Republican Party during Watergate and was state chairman of the Gerald Ford for President Campaign, leading both Ford’s primary and general elections in Nebraska.
He was a senator in the Nebraska Legislature from 1979 to 1990. His colleagues elected him Speaker, by acclamation, the last four years of his service.
In 1990, he continued his passion for public service by election to the U.S. House of Representatives where he served for 10 years. His increased seniority helped him to continue to work effectively for business, childcare, education, health care, rural development, agriculture, and other issues vital to Nebraskans. Bill served three terms as chairman of the Agricultural Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and became vice chairman of the full committee, which positioned him to write and pass two five-year Farm Bills.
He often presided over the entire House of Representatives and was elected president of the Republican Freshman Class, which he served for 10 years. In 1996, as Nebraska’s nominee to the Electoral College, and co-chairman of Nebraska’s delegation to the national convention in San Diego, he cast Nebraska’s vote for President.
While in Congress, Bill was president of a bipartisan prayer breakfast that met weekly. In 1997, he was appointed chairman of the National Prayer Breakfast, a yearly spiritual even that brings thousands of people from all over the world to Washington, D.C. and is broadcast around the world.
Bill retired from political life in 2000. During his lifetime, he has known/or met seven U.S. presidents. He received many honors and awards during his lifetime. He sums up his political experience with the quote: “The price of politics is high, but to think of all those people living normal, average lies, who never touch the excitement of it.” Bill felt blessed to have had “an armchair to history.”
In retirement, he continued following his passion to colleges and universities, sharing his insights into good government, and encouraging students to consider public service. Bill as quoted as saying:
“Aside from public service, I know of no profession, other than the ministry or perhaps medicine, that helps a person to be more closely involved in the welfare and well-being of his or her fellowman.”
Survivors include his wife, Elsie of Lexington; sister Marjorie (Jim) Hewitt of Lincoln; sons William Carlson (Karen) Barrett of Cupertino, CA, and David Harold Barrett of Omaha; daughters Elizabeth Ann Barrett of Gothenburg, and Jane Marie Sarnes of Lincoln; three grandchildren: Elizabeth (Betsy) Potter of Gothenburg; Darby and Noah Sarnes of Lexington; Steven Sarnes (father of Darby and Noah); P. Stephen Potter (father of Elizabeth Potter) as well as nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial Celebration of Life will be Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Reverend Polly Deppen-Williams and Reverend Chuck Olsen officiating.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington.
Private family burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, the Lexington Community Foundation, and the Dawson County Historical Museum.
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.
- Date Posted: 2017-01-13
Eugene DeVoe Michel, 87, of Kearney, Nebraska, former Lexington resident, died Friday, January 13, 2017, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Care Facility in Kearney.
He was born March 16, 1929, in Gosper County, Nebraska, to John Roy and Nellie May (Haworth) Michel.
Eugene attended school and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1947. He was active in sports while in school, and was given the honor of being Homecoming King.
Eugene was united in marriage to Peggy Hofferber on April 23, 1948, in Lexington. They lived their entire married life in Lexington, spending their retirement years between their cabin on Johnson Lake and their home in Casa Grande, Arizona until 2014, when they moved to Kearney.
Eugene was employed by the United States Postal Service for 36 years.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy of Kearney, Nebraska; son, Eric (Donna) of Kearney, Nebraska; daughter, Gwen (Ken) Rittgarn of Lincoln, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Chad (Lisa) Michel, Mindi (Dave) Rasmussen, Nathan Rittgarn, and Amy Rittgarn; and five great-grandchildren; also surviving are his three sisters, Phyllis Mueller of Lexington, Nebraska, Lois Karr of Lexington, Nebraska, and Geraldine Jorn of Lexington, Nebraska, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, and youngest sister, Carol Lofshult.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Reverend Polly Deppen-Williams officiating.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church or Lexington Volunteer Fire Department.
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
- Date Posted: 2018-07-23
Dwight Trautman, 89, of Johnson Lake, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Dwight Trautman was born on July 11, 1929 in Sutton, Nebraska to Leon and Beaulah (Ransdell) Trautman. Dwight graduated from Lexington High School in 1947. He then went on to attend Hastings College where he was a record holder on the swim team. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the USS Endicott as a radio man during the Korean War.
He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Shirley Ransdell on August 22, 1952 in Lexington. Three children were born to this union: Kerry, Joni and Cathy. Shirley passed away on May 7, 1994. Dwight later married Darlene Hennek on March 8, 1996.
Dwight owned Sixth Street Locker and Grocery with his father-in-law, Clayton Ransdell which later became Trautman’s Meat Center.
He was a 50 year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington where he served as Elder, Past Master of the Masonic Thistle Lodge #61 in Lexington, and Past President of the Tri-County Shrine Club. He was very active with the Lexington Jaycees. When a group of friends aged out of Jaycees, they organized a social club called the B&S Club (Bent & Spent).
He was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing Cribbage and woodworking. Many family and friends cherish the beautiful wooden creations he made.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene of Lexington, Nebraska; three children, Kerry Trautman and Cathy (Scott) Sarnes of Lexington, Nebraska and Joni (Ed) Bennett of Lincoln, Nebraska; six step-children, Rod (Lynne) Hennek of Atlanta, Georgia, Tom Hennek of Providence, Rhode Island, Kris (Randy) Strohmyer of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Jayne (Mark) Meyer of Kearney, Nebraska, Patty (Mike) Mandelko of Lexington, Nebraska, and Mary (Scott) Hofferber of Tucson, Arizona; seven grandchildren, sixteen step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; niece, Susan (Wes) Hartman of Montrose, Colorado; nephew, Don McKean of Lewellen, Nebraska.
Dwight was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; parents, in-laws, Clayton and Melrose (Young) Ransdell; brother, Darrell Trautman and brother-in-law, Robert Ransdell.
Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Pastor Eddie Mariel, officiating. The casket will be closed at the church.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral home in Lexington.
Burial with Military Honors will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.
Memorials are suggested Johnson Lake Hike & Bike Trail, Johnson Lake EMS, Paws For Cause Or The Shrine Transportation Fund.
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
- Date Posted: 2007-09-03
Richard W. "Dick" Barmore, 78, of Lexington, Neb., died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, at his family's mountain cabin in Allenspark. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with the Rev. Caroline Vickery officiating. The body was cremated. Register book signing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
He was born Aug. 19, 1929, in Lincoln, Neb., to Fred and Grace (Staton) Barmore. On June 25, 1953, he married Wauneta Seaman in Fremont, Neb. She died May 15, 2001.
On May 1, 2004, he married Nova Workman in Lexington.
Survivors include his wife; sons, Rick of Lexington and David of Omaha, Neb.; daughter, Kerry Madigan of Lakewood; and stepdaughters, Alice Hinkle of Beaver City, Neb., and Sondra Becker of Lexington. Additional survivors include his daughters-in-law, Mary Barmore of Lexington and Deb Barmore of Omaha; son-in-law, Thomas Madigan of Lakewood; stepsons-in-law, Leo Hinkle of Beaver City and Layne Becker of Lexington; grandchildren, David Barmore and Denise, Deanna and Danielle Barmore; stepgrandchildren, Fletcher and Jillian Becker, Brian and Scott Hinkle and Jennifer and Richie Workman; brother-in-law, Russell Greathouse of Lexington; local cousin, Brad Staton and his wife, Robin, of Cozad, Neb.; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He moved to Lexington as a young man with his family, and his father was a teacher/coach. His father then went back to school to become a pharmacist and opened Barmore Drug in 1933. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1947. He then attended Doane College in Crete, Neb., for one year and graduated in 1955 from the University of Nebraska. He spent two years in the U.S. Navy. Upon his return to Lexington, he began his work as a well-respected pharmacist, a career that lasted for more than 50 years.
He was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as elder and trustee. He was always active in the church choir singing tenor. Always an advocate for Lexington, he served on many boards, committees and organizations. He was a member of Lexington Rotary, Lions Club, Lexington Jaycees, the Bent & Spent Club (B&S Club), Lexington Diplomats, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
He was always active in the National Democratic Party (his mother served as national committee woman). He was active in the American Pharmacy Association, the Nebraska Pharmacy Association and the National Community Pharmacists Association. He and his second wife were both involved in the Jail Ministry as well as serving as royalty for the previous Plum Creek Days in Lexington.
Friends describe him as compassionate, caring, charming, a delightful personality with a great sense of humor and very sympathetic to the less fortunate. Lexington has truly lost a treasure.
In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother; grandson, Steven; and stepson, Chuck.
Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church, Lexington Community Foundation or the Grand Generation Center.obituary obtained from Lexington Clipper-Herald Online at www.lexch.com
- Date Posted: 2007-03-07
- Maiden Name: Norton
Ida Oma Kearney, age 79, of Windsor, Colo., formerly of Lexington, died Friday, March 7, 2008 at Windsor Health Care in Windsor.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, March 11 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton with Father Jose Chavez officiating. Burial was in the St. Ann's Cemetery in Lexington.
Visitation was on Monday, March 10 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton with Rosary following at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton.
Survivors include one son, Marty (Jean) Kearney of Sparta, Tenn.; one half-brother, Milan Phelps of Holdrege, one half-sister, Suzette (Richard) Deisch of Windsor, Colo.; two sisters-in-law, Marge Kearney and Katie Bourn both of Overton; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Oma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mick, a brother, Bob; and two sisters, LoAnn Rader and Yvonne Auten.
She was born Dec. 8, 1928 at Elwood to Marvin and Susan (Lobdell) Norton. She grew up in the Lexington area graduating from Lexington High School in 1947. She then attended St. Charles Beauty School in Denver. Oma was the owner/operator of Kut & Kurl Beauty Shop in Lexington for many years.
On Feb. 3, 1951, she married Michael N. "Mick" Kearney at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton. To this union, one son was born, Martin. The couple made their home on a farm near Overton, where they lived until Mick's death. Oma then resided at Plum Care Center in the assisted living part and then moved to Windsor, Colo., to be near her half-sister, Suzette.
She was a member of Holy Rosary Church in Overton as well as attending St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation or Donor's Choice. Reynolds Love Funeral Home of Lexington and Overton is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be directed to reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2009-05-10
- Maiden Name: Williams
Bonnie Knuth, 79, of Lexington, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, Elwood, following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with the Rev. Todd Karges officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 12, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
Survivors include one son, Chris (Debbie) Adams of Eagle, Colo.; one daughter, Marcia Joye of Bellingham, Wash.; four grandchildren, Nathan and Shawna Adams of Eagle, Colo., Joshua Joye of Salt Lake City, Utah, Heather Joye of Conway, Ark.; three stepsons, Greg Knuth of Des Moines, Iowa, James Knuth of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Robert Knuth of Kansas; one stepdaughter, Lori Knuth of Iowa and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husbands, Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents.
She was born May 11, 1929, at Wood River to Edward P. and Mattie Ellen (Likes) Williams. Bonnie moved to Lexington as a young girl and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1947.
Bonnie was united in marriage to Clyde James Adams on May 2, 1948, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. Two children were blessed to this marriage, Chris and Marcia. He preceded her in death in 1971. She then was married to Robert Knuth on July 7, 1973, at Lexington. Bob also preceded her in death.
Bonnie was always active and involved. She worked in the Dawson County Assessor's office for many years, a legal secretary for attorney Hugh Stewart and a clerk at Barmore Drug Store. At the time of her death she worked part-time at Kitabee Book Store.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the VFW Auxiliary and Order of the Eastern Star.
Bonnie's interests varied greatly; she enjoyed music, playing the piano, reading, dancing, visiting with people as she was a "people person" and always smiling. She also loved flowers and birds. Bonnie loved to cook and bake and considered her neighbors as part of her family. She will be so missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorials are suggested to the VFW Auxiliary or the Lexington Public Library.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2010-05-28
Keith LaVerne Anthony, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Friday, May 28, 2010, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington, Nebraska.
He was born to Charles Mathias Anthony and Leona Faye Barrett Anthony on May 24, 1928, in Cozad, Nebraska. They moved to the Anthony family farm north of Lexington when he was three. He was confirmed in the First Presbyterian Church and was a lifelong member. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1947.
He was inducted into the United States Army on December 6, 1950, served in Korea as a sergeant in the Quartermaster Corps and was honorably discharged on November 23, 1952.
Keith married Delphine Leilla Bick on June 20, 1954, at the Methodist church in Farnam, Nebraska. Two sons were blessed to this union, Scott L. Anthony and Thomas C. Anthony.
He worked at the Ford Garage and then as a chemist for the National Alfalfa Company of Lexington. They moved to the Anthony family farm in 1959. He farmed and ran Keith's Farm Shop until his retirement. They received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award in 2002.
Keith served in the Civil Air Patrol, was a member of the Lexington Jaycees, was a Trustee of First Presbyterian Church and served on many committees including the Agriculture Stabilization Committee Service. He served on District 7 school board, on Mount Hope and Hewitt Cemetery boards and on the Dawson County Historical Society board where he served as president. The couple were lifetime members of the Dawson County Historical Society and of the Golden Rod Antique Car Club, a supper club, and a pinochle club. Keith enjoyed his family, friends, and was happy being close to nature on the farm and working on antique cars.
Survivors include his wife Delphine Anthony of Lexington, Nebraska. Sons: Scott (Jo) Anthony of Sacramento, California, Thomas (Tina) Anthony of Chandler, Arizona, Grandchildren: Thomas C. II and Kira Anthony of Seward, NE, Andrew (Andrea) Anthony of Chandler, Arizona. Three Sisters: Patricia (Floyd) Beans and Kathleen (Verl) Hatch both of Chandler, Arizona, Charlaine "Toni" Mays of Hastings, Nebraska, Sister-in-law: Ardyce Bick of Moorefield, Nebraska. He was also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law, Harold Bick and Robert Mays.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Caroline Vickery officiating.
Inurnment will be held prior to the Memorial Service at Hewitt Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested, in lieu of flowers, to the Dawson County Historical Society, the First Presbyterian Church or the Donor's Choice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is In charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2012-01-10
Howard L. Daiss, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood.
Howard was born May 21, 1929, at Elwood, Nebraska to Frank and Marie M. (Hess) Daiss. He was a 1947 graduate of Lexington High School and was united in marriage to Betty Brockway on June 21, 1953, at Lexington. In 1963, the couple moved to Fremont, Nebraska until 1970, when they moved to Minnesota. In 1991, the couple returned to Lexington following Howard's retirement. He worked as a Natural Gas Distributor for over 40 years.
Howard was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, an Honor Roll member of the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as President in 1961. He and Betty were also active in the Kiwanis Pinochle Club. He loved woodworking, stained glass creations and quilting.
Survivors include two sons: Michael (Sarah) Daiss of Sheridan, Indiana, Daniel Daiss of Lexington, Nebraska, One daughter: Michelle Daiss of Rochester, Minnesota, One sister: Shirley Bonser of Bertrand, Nebraska, Three grandchildren: Linden, Lauren & Loche Daiss.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty in 2010; two sisters, Frances Matera and Bonnie Porter and two infant brothers, Marion and Daniel.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 14, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastors Dean Hanson and Craig Whitson officiating. There will be no visitation and the casket will be closed.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to the family through: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2013-02-19
Genaro "Sharkie" Munoz Jr., 83, of Greeley, Colo., died Feb. 19, 2013 in Greeley.
Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013 at St. Ann's Catholic Church with inurnment to follow at St. Ann's Cemetery. Sharkie was born to Genaro Sr. and Filiverta (Godinez) Munoz on April 18, 1929 in Lexington.
He graduated from Lexington High School in 1947. He married Delores Hernandez on Dec. 10, 1948. Together they enjoyed three sons: Louie, Steve and Mike and a daughter, Laurie.
Sharkie was a gentleman of strong work ethic and principle, working for only two companies in the tire industry for 45 years. He began at Dawson County Motors at the age of 18. He worked for Nebraskaland Tire Service and then transferred to Greeley with Coloradoland Tire Service in 1986. It was then that he met his current wife Esther. They were married on Jan. 16, 1991 in a beautiful ceremony at sunset on the beach in Mazatlan, Mexico. Shark then inherited two sons: Joseph and Mike Moralez and a daughter, Annette Erebia.
He retired in 1992 from Coloradoland Tire at the age of 63 in order to enjoy his love of sports and fishing. Shark was an avid sports enthusiast and although he enjoyed watching the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos. His true love, besides Esther, was the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
He was a member of the Vets Club in Lexington and the Rodarte Senior Group in Greeley. He also spent much of his retirement watching his grandchildren participate in both recreational and school athletics.
He will forever be remembered for his kind words, generous nature, and gentle spirit. He led with his smile and left with a handshake or a hug. Sharkie is loved by many and will be missed by all.
Sharkie is survived by his loving wife, Esther Munoz; three sons, Dr. Louis (Jayne) Munoz, Steve (Norine) Munoz, Mike (Joan) Munoz: daughter, Laurie (Bob) Harders; three step-children, Annette (Paul) Erebia, Joseph (Lori) Moralez and Mike (Stacie) Moralez; grandchildren, Derek (Judy) Munoz, Alicia (Dave) Hutton, Jeremy (Lisa) Munoz, Jeff Munoz, Stephanie (Josh) Zoucha, David Munoz, Tim Munoz, Christopher Munoz, Chelsea Munoz, Megan (Trevor) Brown, Danielle Harders, Jordan Harders, Brandon (Brittany) Euresti, Telly Euresti, Rachel Moralez, Sterling Moralez, Madison Moralez ; great-grandchildren, Evan Munoz, Alexis Munoz, Darren and Gracie Euresti; sister, Angie (Joe) Hernandez; sister-in-law, Helen (Isabel) Ramirez and his brother-in-law, Herb Mettenbrink.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Salvador, Louie and Jim Munoz as well as three sisters, Victoria and Margaret Munoz and Mary Mettenbrink.
Memorials are suggested to the Munoz family for a later designation. To extend condolences to the family go to www.adamsonchapel.com Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services of Greeley is in charge of the arrangements.
- Date Posted: 2012-04-22
- Maiden Name: Commins
Hastings resident, Ruth E. Macomber, 83, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska.Hastings resident, Ruth E. Macomber, 83, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Services will be Thursday, April 26, 2012; 10:30 A.M. at Grace United Methodist Church, Hastings with Rev. Dr. Lee R. Wigert officiating. Burial will be Thursday, April 26, 2012; 1:30 P.M. in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Island, Nebraska. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 24, 2012; 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 25, 2012; 9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Tehama Shrine Auxiliary, c/o Nancy Stenger, 1617 Morningside Drive, Hastings, Nebraska 68901. Condolences may be sent to www.lbvfh.com. Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth was born July 10, 1928 in Lexington, Nebraska to Richard R. & Adelaide E. (Yeo) Commins. She graduated from Lexington High School. Ruth married Oscar L. Macomber on July 30, 1950; he preceded her in death on July 15, 2000. She worked for Jack and Jill in Lexington, and in 1972 they moved to Hastings where Ruth worked for the Gibson Greeting Card Company. Ruth was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where she was very active in the Duos Sunday School Class, bible study, and helped with the newsletter. She was a member of the Tehama Auxiliary in Hastings, sewing for the Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. Ruth liked playing bingo, playing the slots, and singing at Good Samaritan Village with the residents at Perkins Pavilion. Ruth was a 16 gallon Red Cross blood donor.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oscar L. Macomber; and siblings, Roy Commins, Jane Peters, Earl Commins, and Martin Commins.
Survivors include:
Children & Spouse:
Nancy Stenger – Hastings, NEJudy Macomber – Norfolk, VA, Jerry & Amy Macomber – Rockville, MD
Grandchildren:
Brian Macomber, Mark Macomber, Sean Macomber
Brother & Spouse: Dean & Ethel Commins – Warsaw, MO
- Date Posted: 2014-04-26
- Maiden Name: Hibberd
Delores B. "Dee" Steinmetz-Kugler, 83, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Plum Creek Healthcare Community in Lexington.
She was born May 14, 1930, in Gibbon, Nebraska, to Martin and Marie (Haug) Hibberd. The family moved to Lexington in 1940. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1947. Following graduation she went on to receive her Registered Nursing Degree at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Omaha. In 1955, she was united in marriage to William Steinmetz, who passed away in October of 1988. Two daughters, Julie and Jill, were blessed to this marriage.
Dee lived in Santa Barbara, California, from 1960 until returning to her hometown of Lexington in 2005. While in California she worked as a nurse at Goleta Valley Community Hospital in Goleta, California. She loved nursing, taking care of her patients and comforting their families. It was her true calling in life. On September 3, 1995, she was united in marriage to H. Dale Kugler. The couple enjoyed a wonderful marriage until Dale's death in July of 2012.
Dee was a remarkable woman who enjoyed life. She had her private pilot's license; played golf; refinished furniture; enjoyed snow skiing, cooking, andsewing; and treasured the time spent with her granddaughter, Emily.
She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington where she enjoyed attending Sunday school and Bible studies and helping those in need. Dee's family wishes to give special thanks to Plum Creek Healthcare Community for the excellent, compassionate care Dee received while living there.
Survivors include her daughters; Julie (Gerald) Polmateer of Gillette, Wyoming; and, Jill Steinmetz of Santa Barbara, California; one granddaughter, Emily Polmateer of Wall, South Dakota; one sister, Rosie Jelden of Greeley, Colorado; and extended family and friends.
Dee was preceded in death by her husbands, her parents; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Jane Hibberd; and one brother-in-law, David Jelden.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington with Pastor John Shields officiating.
Interment will be held prior to the memorial service at 9:30 a.m. in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 30, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Lexington Grand Generation Center, Plum Creek HealthCare Community Memorial Fund, or the Alzheimer's Association.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences with the family, please visit reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
