- Date Posted: 2017-11-25
- Maiden Name: Wickard
Donna Jean Marshall, 87, of Kearney, formerly of Elm Creek, died at her home on Nov. 8, 2017, surrounded by family.
Memorial services will be held Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church at 1623 Central Ave., Kearney, with the Rev. Doug Gahn officiating. Private burial will be at the Williamsburg Cemetery prior to the service.
Donna’s family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home, 4115 Ave. N, Kearney.
Donna was born near Sumner on July 29, 1930 to Joyce Clair and Lucille (Thornton) Wickard, as the fourth of five children. She attended grade school and high school in Sumner and Lexington, graduating in 1948.
She went to Kearney State Teachers college before marrying the love of her life, Eugene Marshall in 1950. Eugene and Donna lived and raised their three children, Penny, Candy, and Jeff, in the Platte River Valley south of Elm Creek until they moved to Kearney in 2014.
Donna worked at her dad’s business, Wickard Service, in Lexington from childhood until 1952. After marrying Eugene, Donna embraced her new life as the wife of a farmer and auctioneer. She worked at Eugene’s side – managing the books and accounts for the farming and livestock business; working as the Office Manager for the Kearney Livestock Commission Company; and helping create a thriving auction business serving as the bookkeeper, cashier, clerk, chief bill collector – and doing whatever else was needed!
Donna’s work extended beyond the family businesses to professional associations supporting auctioneers and livestock owners. She became an active member in the Nebraska Auctioneers Auxiliary – serving on the Board of Directors and numerous committees, writing for the “Power Behind the Gavel” columns, and attending every convention until her retirement. In 2003, she was inducted into the Nebraska Auctioneers Auxiliary Hall of Fame. She also helped clerk the Buffalo County 4-H Auctions and was recognized in 1997 for her outstanding dedication.
Donna proudly supported and was recognized for her contributions to the beef industry by serving on the National Live Stock and Meat Board and the Nebraska Beef Council. Donna was an early and committed volunteer to the Cattlemen’s Classic where she led the sale clerking teams for over 10 years. She was inducted into the Cattlemen’s Classic Hall of Fame in 2016.
Donna’s commitment to her community was unfailing. With Eugene, she was part of the heart and soul of the Williamsburg Community. Donna was a member of the Williamsburg United Methodist Church for 65 years. Donna served as treasurer for the Church and was a member of almost every committee at one time or another. She chaired the Lord’s Acre Celebration Auction from its beginning, wrote many book reviews for the Church’s monthly newsletter, and led a non-denominational Bible study group. Donna also served on the Williamsburg Cemetery Association Board.
But most important to her in her life were her three children and their families. Donna supported her children and grandchildren through years of endless 4-H projects, shows, demonstrations, and speeches – along with many high school music concerts, theater productions, sports activities, and proms and homecoming events. No matter how busy her working life, she never missed an important performance or event. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was loved and will be missed by many.
Her survivors include a sister, Helen Nickel; three children, Penny Buettner, Candy Marshall and husband Jerry Stehlik, and Jeff Marshall and wife Becky; seven grandchildren, David Buettner, Jonathan (Shawna) Buettner, Madeline and Will Stehlik, Lacy Donald; Hannah (Blake) Hild, and Leah (Gavin) Kenney; and four great-grandchildren, Marshall and Jaxon Donald, and Birkley and Alyia Buettner.
She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene in April of 2017, brothers Morris and Dean Wickard, sister Fannie Joan Wickard, and grandson T.J. Buettner.
Memorials are suggested to the Williamsburg United Methodist Church or the Williamsburg Cemetery Association. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com.
- Date Posted: 2017-06-20
Norman L. Anders, 85, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died June 20, 2017, at his home. Norman L. Anders, 85, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died June 20, 2017, at his home.
Norman was born on September 13, 1931 in Cozad, Nebraska, to Lawrence E. and Sylvia F. (Murray) Anders.
Norman grew up on various farms in Dawson County, Nebraska, and graduated from Lexington High School in May of 1948. He graduated from the University of Nebraska where he attained an Ag. Degree in May of 1954.
Norman married Glenda Wolfe on January 2, 1954, and to this union three daughters were born, Patricia, Cynthia, and Michelle.
With his love of the farm and his Ag degree Norman became a farm and ranch loan officer for Farmers Home Administration and later John Hancock Life Insurance and Loan Company. In 1973, he opened his own real estate office in Kearney where he specialized in farm & ranch sales. In 1983, he became Vice President and Ag loan officer for Sherman County Bank in Loup City. He retired in 1997 and he and Glenda moved to Springfield, Missouri, enjoying time with family and friends and of course Branson. They returned to Nebraska in 2003, and settled in Lincoln, back where they began their married life together.
Norman was an avid Husker fan all his life, and worked for the Husker Event staff when he returned to Lincoln. Wherever they lived it was important for Norman to find a Church for his family.
Survivors include his wife Glenda of Lincoln; daughters and sons-in-law Pat and Bill Wood of Kearney, Nebraska, Cindy and John Wargo of Medina, Ohio and Michelle and Mike Slack of Lincoln, Nebraska; Six grandchildren; Eric and wife Andrea Wood, Jason and wife Angela Wood, Stacey Wood, Jessica and husband Adam Neill, Timaree and husband Adam Harris, McKenna Slack and fiance' Matthew Brady; two step-grandchildren are John and Hannah Wargo; five great-grandchildren are Caleb, Charis, and Josiah Wood, and Peyton and Piper Neill; sisters are LaVawn (Richard) Whitted and Sharlene (Paul) Belisle all of Nampa, Idaho; brothers-in-law are Alan (Cheryl) Wolfe of Colombia, Missouri, Roger (Myra) Wolfe of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Gordon Wolfe of Citrus Heights, California; also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Shirley Anders, and sister-in-law, Beckie Wolfe; brother-in-law Kenny Wolfe, and his in-laws Roy and Alma Wolfe.
Funeral Services will be Monday, June 26, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at LexChristian Church in Lexington, Nebraska with grandson Reverend Eric Wood officiating. In honor of Norman’s love of the Huskers please feel free to wear your Husker Red!
Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery near Lexington.
Visitation will be held Sunday, June 25, 2017, from 4-6 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to Southview Baptist Church of Lincoln, First Baptist Church of Kearney, and Pathways to Compassion Hospice in Lincoln.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences with the family, please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2006-01-21
- Maiden Name: Jensen
Barbara MacLean, 75, of Wymore died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2006, at the Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Wymore United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Richard Sykes officiating. Burial will be at the Blue Springs Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one hour preceding the service. Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Charles MacLean; three sons, Kemmit (Kimberly) MacLean of Sumter, S.C., Chauncey MacLean and his special friend Michelle Barden of Seattle, Wash., and Greg (Nancy) MacLean of Lincoln; a niece whom they raised, Jeneta (Chris) Smith of Lincoln; three grandchildren, Suzanna, Madison, and Jackson MacLean; two step grandchildren, Misty and Tanea Clover; four step great-grandchildren; a brother, Jeffrey (Sue) Jensen of Parker, Colo.; two sisters, Marilyn (Norman) Nelson of Springview; and Elaine Shanks of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sisters-in-law, Lin Jensen of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Dorothy Naugle of Hooversville, Pa.; along with nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Viola Jensen; a brother, Bruce Jensen; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Shanks.
Barbara was born Dec. 22, 1930, on a farm near Cozad to Uffe and Beuhla (Boggs) Jensen, where she spent most of her childhood.
She moved to Lexington when she was in the tenth grade and was a 1948 graduate of Lexington High School. She attended Grand View College in Des Moines and Kearney State College. She taught rural school in Dawson County.
On June 6, 1954, she married Charles MacLean at Lexington. They lived in Japan, Kearney, Lincoln, Alma, Pawnee City and moved to Blue Springs in 1964, where they established the Pinecrest Tree Farm. She served as the general manager until they moved to Wymore in 1995. She then assisted her husband in the Homestead Fence Company, which was operated from their residence.
Barbara was an active member of the Wymore United Methodist Church, where she served as president of the United Methodist Women, served as delegate to the Nebraska Annual Conference, and also served on every board and committee within the Wymore church. She was also district president of the United Methodist Women, served as district membership, nurture, and outreach chairman, was chairman of the district nominating committee, and served as a Nebraska delegate of the United Methodist Women national convention.
Together with her husband, they were members of the Nebraska Christmas Tree Growers Association and the National Christmas Tree Growers Association. She was a member of the Blue Springs Community Improvement. She worked with the Mother-To-Mother program, was a member of the Wymore Book Club, Friends of the Wymore Library, Break and Swing Square Dance Club at Wymore and the Rusty Gate Square Dance Club at Lexington, and was a past member of Chapter Q of P.E.O.Memorial to the establishment of an endowment fund for the Wymore United Methodist Church with Letha Boerrigter in charge.
- Date Posted: 2008-01-15
- Maiden Name: Young
Norma Louise Rickel, 77, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. She was born February 4, 1930, at Medicine Lodge, Kansas, to Gerald and Edith (Saal) Young. Norma moved to many different towns, because of her father's job, prior to coming to Lexington as a sophomore in high school. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. Following graduation, she worked at Cozad State Bank.
Norma was united in marriage to Richard Rickel on June 11, 1950, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. Three children were blessed to this union; Sue, Jim, and Jeri. Following the couple's marriage, Norma worked for Lessig's Tots & Teens and spent 25 years with the Platte Valley Collection Agency. Dick and Norma were licensed HAM Radio operators with the call letters, WD0CJH.
She was a member of Dawson County #33, Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Gopher Smokers. Norma enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, Nebraska football, going to McDonald's for her twice a day "coke fix" and people watching at Walmart. She enjoyed going for rides and being with friends at the Lexington Fitness Center. She will be so very missed.
Survivors include her husband: Richard Rickel of Lexington, Nebraska. One son: Jim (Natalie) Rickel of Lexington, Nebraska. Two daughters: Jeri (Dave) Jaixen of Grand Island, Nebraska Sue Hedges of Waterloo, Nebraska. One brother: Dr. Gerald, Jr. and wife, Lee Young of Barrington, Illinois. Seven grandchildren: Matt (Leslie) Irwin of Omaha, Nebraska; Becky (Rocky) Doerr of Andover, Minnesota; Carissa (Kyle) Stritt of Kearney, Nebraska; Beth Jaixen of Phoenix, Arizona; Brandon Howell of Lincoln, Nebraska; Josh Irwin of Des Moines, Iowa; and Trisha Rickel of Lexington, Nebraska. Three great-grandchildren: Abby and Kaitlyn Doerr and Avery Stritt.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents. Norma's body was cremated. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 21, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Todd Karges officiating. A Memorial Book Signing will be held Sunday, January 20, 2008, from 2-4 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to Dawson County #33, Order of the Eastern Star or the Lexington Fire Department. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
- Date Posted: 2008-05-18
- Maiden Name: Johnson
Lorraine Warner, 77, of Gothenburg, died on May 18, 2008 at Gothenburg. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg, with Lonna Grabenstein, PMA officiating. Burial will be in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Visitation was on Tuesday, May 20, at the American Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ben of Gothenburg; two sons Lonnie (Sandy) Warner; Brad (Michele) Warner, all of Gothenburg; three daughters, Patricia (Duane) Stevens of Sumner, Linda (Eldon) Rodine of Gothenburg, Pamela (Michael) Houchin of Gothenburg; one brother Marion Johnson of Curtis; one sister Elaine (Bill) Holliday of Lexington; ten grandchildren, Leigh Ann (Charles) Taylor, Derek Rodine, Kiel (Lacey) Stevens, Kasia Stevens, Adam and Caleb Warner, James (Mia) Houchin, Travis Houchin, Joseph and Raymond Warner; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Jerold; a sister-in-law Retha Johnson; and a grandson Joshua Dale Warner.
Lorraine Margaret was born on Oct. 15, 1930 at Freedom, to Knowles and Lillian (Johnson) Bush. She grew up on the family farm northwest of Bartley and attended school at Farnam. She lived at Farnam and Lexington. She graduated in 1948 from Lexington High School.
On Aug. 27, 1950, she was united in marriage to Ben Warner at Lexington, and to this union five children were born.
Lorraine worked at Evans Bakery, Slacks Nursing Home and Hilltop Estates. She was a member of the American Lutheran Church.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lutheran Church window fund, or Diabetes Research. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.blasestrauser.com
- Date Posted: 2008-05-24
William "Bill" Thomas Karr, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington, Nebraska, where he had been a resident for just a few days.
He was born August 22, 1928, in Miller, Nebraska, to Guy Winfred and Mary Veronica (Curran) Karr. He attended his early elementary years in Overton, Nebraska until his family moved to Lexington where he attended public school until graduating in 1948. As a young adult he worked for his father in the hay business. On November 27, 1955, he married Kay Ruth Yeiter in Cozad, Nebraska. They moved to a farm south of Cozad where Bill farmed for 45 years. Bill was married to Kay for 32 years, until her death in 1987. He then married Lois Lorraine Michel in January of 1989. He retired from farming in 1999, and moved to Lexington.
Bill was active in 4-H and Sparerib Clubs. He held many offices in the Presbyterian Church through the years. He started Darr Packing in earlier years. He loved farm life, tending to the hogs and cattle. He was a caring and loving person all of his life. The family will really miss such a wonderful father, husband, and grandfather. "Farewell "Will".
Survivors include his wife: Lois Karr of Lexington, Nebraska. Sons: Mike & Leann Karr of Laguna Hills, California, Scott & Terry Tomasek of Omaha, Nebraska. Daughters: Nancy & John Abel of Montrose, Colorado, Kelly & Steve Schneider of Grand Island, Nebraska. Seven grandchildren: Kelsey, Jana and Matt Karr of California; Katie & Holly Abel of Montrose, California; Tucker Tomasek of Monroe, Washington; Trista Tomasek of Kansas City, Missouri. One great-grandson: Seth Karr of California. One sister: Vivian Grange of Hood River, Oregon. A Nephew: Jack Lhotak of Lexington, Nebraska. Bill was preceded in death, in addition to his first wife, by his parents and six sisters.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverends Caroline Vickery and Ron Roemmich officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2008, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or the Donor's Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. You may express your sympathy to the family by sending to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2009-03-02
- Maiden Name: McInturf
Doris J. Parks, 78, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday, March 2, 2009, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington. She was born January 17, 1931, at Oxford, Nebraska, to Leland and Hazel (Strever) McInturf.
Doris graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. She went on to further her education at Midwestern School of Evangelism in Ottumwa, Iowa. She returned to Lexington following college and worked at Baumgartner's 5 & 10.
She was united in marriage to Garner Parks on August 21, 1965, at the Church of Christ in Lexington, Nebraska. Garner was a widowed father of five children and Doris raised these kids as her own.
Doris was an excellent seamstress. She sewed the men's suits and ladies' dresses for several of the children's weddings. She was a wonderful cook and crocheted beautiful afghans for each member of the family.
Doris was a charter member of the Church of Christ. She was always very active in the church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and director of Vacation Bible School.
Survivors include three sons: David & Doris Parks of Owatonna, Minnesota, Ron & Ginn Parks of Lincoln, Nebraska, Dan & Terry Parks of Rockville, Maryland, Two daughters: Lanette & Mark Loseke of Kearney, Nebraska, Cheryl & David Eakins of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Fourteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren with one on the way.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Garner on April 28, 2008.
Funeral Services will be Friday, March 6, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Nathan Rhea officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 5, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2009-03-29
- Maiden Name: Zeplin
Zeplin, Jeanne M., Jun 9, 1930 - Mar 29, 2009, Lincoln, passed away peacefully at The Monarch.
She retired in 1985 after a life's work with U.S. West. Survived by sisters, Mary Ann Englert, CA, Pat Zeplin, Lincoln, Kathy Ramsey, AZ, Lois Carnes, CA; brother, Jim, Lincoln.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Nora Zeplin; sister, Maureen; brothers, Jack and Patrick.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Wed., 4/8/09, 10am Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3128 "S" Street, Lincoln. ROSARY Tues., 4/7/09, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street. BURIAL Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha. VISITATION Mon. 12 Noon-9pm, Tues. 9am-9pm at Funeral Home, Wed. 9-10am at Church. MEMORIALS The Monarch or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948.
- Date Posted: 2010-07-21
Harley A. Richardson, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday, June 21st, 2010, at Cozad Community Hospital.
He was born May 2nd, 1931, on the farm south of Lexington to Herbert and Matilda (Lantz) Richardson. Harley was a 1948 graduate of Lexington High School and a 1952 graduate of the University of Nebraska.
Harley was united in marriage to Jeanette Neville on November 10th, 1951, at Broken Bow, Nebraska. Following the couple's marriage Harley entered the United States Air Force and was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. After moving a few times with the military, they returned to the farm south of Lexington.
He was a member of St. Peter's in the Valley Episcopal Church, the American Legion, Sparerib Club and Lakeside Country Club. Harley was a rural mail carrier for several years, helped deliver meals-on-wheels, enjoyed Nebraska Cornhusker football and was a member of the N Club.
Harley loved attending his children's and grandchildren's school activities and traveling with Jeanette.
Survivors include his son, Jeff (Amy) Richardson of Kearney, Nebraska; daughters, Terry (Scott) Tomasek of Omaha, Nebraska and Cindy Schmeeckle of Cozad, Nebraska; sister, Pauline Stoddard of Lincoln, Nebraska; eight grandchildren, Mindy Allen of Bellevue, Nebraska, Tucker Tomasek of Seattle Washington, Chad Schmeeckle of Phoenix, Arizona, Trista Tomasek of Kansas City, Missouri, Joe Richardson of Kearney, Chris (Chelsea) Schmeeckle of Springfield, Missouri, Gabby Schmeeckle of Cozad, Nebraska and Marcus Richardson of Omaha, Nebraska; three great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Jessica and Tommy Allen; one niece, one nephew, many cousins and friends.
Harley was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanette in 2009 and one brother-in-law, Glen Stoddard.
Burial was held prior to the Memorial Service at 1 p.m. at Robb Cemetery south of Lexington. Memorial Services were held Friday, June 25th, 2010, at 3 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with the Rev. Kay Knudson and the Rev. Caroline Vickery officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Central Plains Home Health & Hospice in Cozad, the Lexington Community Foundation or St. Peter's in the Valley Episcopal Church. Expressions of Sympathy or condolence may be sent to the family via: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington was in charge of arrangements.
- Date Posted: 2011-01-10
- Maiden Name: Johnson
Elaine F. Holliday, 80, of Lexington, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad. Funeral Services were Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with the Rev. Tess Hufford officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation was held Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
She was born Oct. 15, 1930, in Freedom to Knowles and Lillian (Bush) Johnson. She grew up on the family farm northwest of Bartley and attended school at Farnam. She lived at Farnam and Lexington. Elaine was a 1948 graduate of Lexington High School. She was united in marriage to Bill Holliday on Oct. 19, 1949, at Lexington. Two sons were blessed to this marriage, Rod and Dan.
Elaine spent much of her time taking care of other people. She so enjoyed her time working with the elderly at Westside Care Home and going into people's homes and taking care of them there. She loved her "patients" as if they were family. She loved being outdoors and growing her beautiful flowers. She collected crystal, stamps and made beautiful crocheted afghans.
For the past 30 years one could see Elaine helping Bill with their lawn business, mowing and weeding. They were the original "Keep Lexington Beautiful" couple.
Elaine was a 50-plus-years active member of the First United Methodist Church in Lexington.
Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Bill Holliday of Lexington; two sons, Dan Holliday of Lexington, Rod Holliday of Waxahachie, Texas; one brother, Marion Johnson of Curtis; one brother-in-law, Ben Warner of Gothenburg; three grandchildren, Stacey (Nate) Loose of Lincoln, Matt (Shayla) Holliday of Hastings, Rodney, Jr. (Suzanne) Holliday of Waxahachie, Texas and six great-grandchildren, Kyra and Riley Loose, Blake and Morgan Holliday and Ryan and Noah Holliday. Elaine is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jerrold; her twin sister, Lorraine Warner and sister-in-law, Retha Johnson. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or the donor's choice. Please direct online condolences to the family through reynoldslovefuneralhome.com. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
- Date Posted: 2010-12-18
James F. Roberts, 80, of Lincoln, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at Lincoln. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with the Rev. Caroline Vickery officiating. Private burial will be held prior to the memorial service at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation was Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Jim was born June 11, 1930, in Lexington, to John H. and Athea L. (Hines) Roberts. Jim was a graduate of Lexington High School, attended Wabash College in Indiana, and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
He was an outstanding leader and innovator in the beef industry at the state and national levels. He was founder and owner of Roberts Cattle Company in Lexington. He was a member of the University of Nebraska Foundation Board of Trustees, the Chancellor's Club at the University of Nebraska, Cattlemen, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
Jim was the Agricultural 2001 Committee Chairman, President of Ag Builders, a member of Lincoln Foundation Board of Directors, and was appointed to the Task Force for Higher Education in 1984, by Governor Bob Kerrey. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, the Lexington Masonic Lodge (Thistle Lodge) and the American Legion. Jim served his country as a staff sergeant in the Nebraska Air National Guard.
Jim was the recipient of the Ak-Sar-Ben Agriculture Achievement Award in 1983, and the Nebraska Hall of Agriculture Achievement in 1983. He was named the NCA's National Cattle Businessman of the Year in 1987, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Block and Bridle Club Honoree in 1988, Nebraska Builders recipient in 1989, and received the Business Leadership Award from the Alumni Association of the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Roberts of Lincoln; children, John (Darci) Roberts of Lincoln, Dan (Tempie) Roberts of Lexington, Steve (Cheryl) Roberts of Omaha, Chris (Lori) Hansen of Holbrook, Gini (Burlin) Germany of Las Vegas, Nevada, Lorrie (Brett) Scott of College Station, Texas and Cara (Norm Clarke) Roberts of Las Vegas, Nevada. Jim was always an active part of the children's lives. He often thought of his employees as family also. Jim will be very missed.
He was also survived by his former wife, Barbara Roberts of Tucson, Ariz., as well as 11 grandchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John and Athea.
Memorials are suggested to, in lieu of flowers, First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, People's City Mission in Lincoln or Westcliffe Foundation, Westcliffe, Colo. Please make online condolences to the family through reynoldslovefuneralhome.com. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
- Date Posted: 2012-03-16
- Maiden Name: Alkire
Jane Alkire Hibberd, 81, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington.
Jane was born on April 19, 1930, in Lexington, Nebraska to Leonard and Helen (Teets) Alkire. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1948 and attended Nebraska Wesleyan. After her children entered public school, she enrolled at Kearney State College and earned a BA followed by a MA in Elementary education (magna cum laude). Jane taught 2nd grade at Bryan Elementary for 24 years influencing the lives and education of hundreds of young people.
She was united in marriage to William C. Hibberd on May 12, 1951. This union produced three sons: Charles, Brian and James Hibberd.
Jane was a devoted mother to her children and grandchildren, always engaged in their education and activities. She inspired them to become better educated, more productive citizens and valued members of their communities. Jane was actively engaged in the First United Methodist Church in a variety of service roles including United Methodist Women, and ESL classes for new Lexington residents. Jane loved her friends and enjoyed her membership in Chapter GR P.E.O., the Lexington Investors group and strong supporter of the Lexington Community Foundation. She loved to travel and ventured to Eastern Europe, China and Alaska.
Survivors include three sons and their families: Chuck and Janel Hibberd of West Lafayette, IN and children Matt of St. Louis and Katie of West Lafayette, IN. Brian Hibberd of Bremerton, WA and children Jenni and Christopher of Minneapolis, MN. Jim and Marcia Hibberd of Longmont, CO and son Ben of Longmont, CO. Jane is also survived by her brother David and June Alkire of Matthews, NC and sisters-in-law Dee and Dale Kugler of Lexington and Rosie Jelden of Greeley, CO.
Jane is preceded in death by her husband, William C. Hibberd, brother Leonard Eugene Alkire, and parents, Leonard and Helen (Teets) Alkire. Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverend Tess Hufford officiating. Burial will be held prior to the memorial service at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation will be Sunday, March 18, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to Lexington Community Foundation, First United Methodist Church or the Donor's Choice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward condolences to the family via the funeral website at: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2012-03-24
- Maiden Name: Linn
Wilma Faye (Linn) Nansel, 81, of Lexington, Nebraska, died March 24, 2012 at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born November 22, 1930 in rural Lexington, Nebraska. She was the only child of Millard and Nellie (Peters) Linn. She attended rural school in Dawson County and graduated from Lexington High School in 1948 and Nebraska State Teachers College(University of Nebraska Kearney) in 1952. She taught high school business classes in Arnold, Nebraska for 1 year.
Wilma married Wayne Nansel on June 6, 1953, in Lexington, Nebraska. The couple lived on Wayne's family farm in Arnold, Nebraska until 1954 when they moved to her present home south of the Darr Bridge, the former Elmer Grafton farm.
Wilma was a member of the Lexington First Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school and was a member of Presbyterian Women. She cherished any opportunity to enhance her extensive knowledge of the Bible and she lived by example of her strong faith in God. Playing rummy and joking around her family were favorite past times. She enjoyed farm life and especially gardening and raising chickens.
Survivors include: two sons, Alan and Lynda Nansel, Little Rock, Arkansas, Gene Nansel, Lexington, Nebraska; three daughters, Kathy and Kent Trembly, Wahoo, Nebraska, Marcia Nansel and Marty Russon, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Diane and Mark Hall, Johnston, Iowa; ten grandchildren, Melissa (Christo) Philip, Jennifer (Ryan) Gross, Kristina Trembly, David (Lacy) Trembly, Andrew Czapla, Alyssa Czapla, Ian Nansel, Daniel Nansel, Reed Zapf and Rachel Heft; four great-grandchildren Karuna, Luke and Vivek Philip and Hadlee Trembly; two step-granchildren, Alexandra Russon and Andrew Russon. Wilma was preceded in death by: her husband, parents, a son-in-law Thomas Czapla, brother-in-law Gary Bassett, sister-in-law Charlotte Nansel, niece Sandra Coleman and grandchild, Ryan Zapf.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Nebraska. A private family burial service will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery south of Cozad, Nebraska.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Lexington First Presbyterian Church, or the donor's choice.
- Date Posted: 2012-08-19
Henry W. "Hank" Barnes, 80, of Amarillo, Texas, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 at the LaGrone-Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Coulter Road Chapel with the Rev. Lance Herrington officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery with military honors.
The family received friends Tuesday evening at the funeral home at 8310 S. Coulter.
Henry, better known as Hank, was born Aug. 6, 1932 in Broken Bow, to Roy and Ella Barnes. He attended School in Callaway until his junior year in high school, when his family moved to Lexington, where he graduated from high school in 1948.
He married Della Pinkerton in Lexington on March 4, 1956. Hank enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954. Hank and Della moved to San Antonio in the spring of 1957 and moved to Amarillo in 1976. He spent his entire life working in the construction industry, working in almost all types of construction from highway to land leveling, pipeline work and finally building construction. He loved his work and was dedicated and loyal to his employers. Mr. Barnes was a loving and devoted Christian husband. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Della; a brother, Clifford (Mary) Barnes of Lexington; two sisters, Donna Mae (Larry) Crain of San Antonio, JoAnn (Richard) Woehrle of Lexington and many loving nieces and nephews.
Hank was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Mae Barnes and five brothers, Robert, LaVerne, Dean Brown, Raymond and Larry.
The family suggests memorials to Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105 or Thomas E. Creek VA Hospice, 6010 W. Amarillo Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.
Sign the online guest book at www.lagroneblackburnshaw.com. Arrangements were by LaGrone-Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors.
- Date Posted: 2014-01-20
Gilbert Walter Gierhan, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014, at Plum Creek Healthcare Community in Lexington.
He was born February 18, 1931, in York, Nebraska, to Walter and Alma (Struempler) Gierhan. He moved to the family farm northwest of Lexington when he was one. Gilbert attended rural school and then graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. He then went on to further his education at the University of Nebraska where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity.
On December 1, 1951, Gilbert enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged on October 31, 1959. His rank was Staff Sargeant; and he was a mechanic on the B-36 airplane, The Peacemaker.
Gilbert was united in marriage to Ethel Brodin on December 10, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Four children were blessed to this marriage; Steven, Brenda, Coleen, and Alan.
He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church, was a past member of the Dawson County Extension Board, Dawson County Feeder's Board, Lexington Co-op Board, 4-H Leader, and Plum Creek Area Barbershoppers. Gilbert enjoyed reading, visiting Air Force museums and air shows. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren; and talking farming with his sons and neighbors.
Gilbert is survived by his wife Ethel of 58 years; sons; Steven (Lori) Gierhan of Lexington, Nebraska; and, Alan Gierhan of Lexington, Nebraska; daughters; Brenda (Alan) Bucher of Allen, Texas; and, Coleen (Don) Pegler of Lincoln, Nebraska; three grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dennis Gierhan; and, sister Carolyn Fisher.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 24, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Rob Kuefner officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Hillside Cemetery northwest of Lexington. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 23, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or the Donor's Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family. Please share online condolences with the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
