- Date Posted: 2016-11-20
Charles Arthur Margritz, 83, of Lexington, Nebraska, died peacefully, Sunday, November 20, 2016, at his home in Lexington.
Charles was born November 5, 1933, on the farm near Ravenna, Nebraska to Arthur Michael and Leota Mae (Killip) Margritz. He moved with his family to Lexington when he was 17. He was a 1951 graduate of Lexington High School, and continued his education at Colorado State University.
He was united in marriage to Julene Choquette on December 27, 1960, in Campbell, Nebraska. Four children were blessed to this marriage; Patrick Charles, Jan Marie, Mary Kay, and Brian Joseph.
Charles was a farmer through and through. He loved his job, even though there were tough times, he persevered and provided for his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and great-grandfather.
Charles was a faithful member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, a member of Knights of Columbus, where served as Grand Knight from 1958-1959, he served on District #17 school board for 8 years, he was a member of the Dawson County Cattleman’s Association, and served on that board for 4 years. He belonged to the Kiwanis Pinochle Club, and was a member of the Plum Creekers Horse Club.
He had many varied interests; most notably he enjoyed playing cards and getting together with family after church to play a few hands of 10-point pitch. He enjoyed playing cards at the Grand Generation Center, music was important to him, as he instilled that loved in his children, and doing word search puzzles kept him busy when he was unable to get around very easy. He enjoyed time with his neighbors, and wasn’t opposed to hearing a good story or two.
Charles is survived by his wife; Julene of Lexington, Nebraska; children; Patrick Charles and wife Susan Margritz of Lexington, Nebraska, Jan Marie and husband Jim Gunderson of Elm Creek, Nebraska, Mary Kay and husband Christopher Ice of Steubenville, Ohio, and Brian Joseph and partner Nick Margritz-Peters of Council Bluffs, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren; Keli Margritz of Aurora, Nebraska, Daniel and wife Tabitha Margritz of Holland, Michigan, Lance and wife Traci Gunderson of Pleasanton, Nebraska, Brandon Gunderson of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jenna and husband Bryan Fast of Kearney, Nebraska, Micala and husband Jaron Dempsy of Columbus, Nebraska, Rose Allen of Lincoln, Nebraska, Faith Gunderson of Elm Creek, Nebraska, Kathryn Ice of Steubenville, Ohio, Kassondra Ice of Lincoln, Nebraska, Nathan, Jacob, Michael, Therese’, and Julie Ice all of Steubenville, Ohio; three great-grandchildren; Emilie and Barrett Fast, and Ashlyn Gunderson; brother-in-law, Frank Mavetz of Canton, Illinois; sister-in-law, Virginia Margritz of Holdrege, Nebraska, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gerald and Leo; one sister, Catherine Mavetz; two grandsons, Joshua Joseph Ice and Joseph Christopher Ice; one granddaughter, Mary Dominique Ice; and sister-in-law, Donna Margritz.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 26, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Jose Chavez celebrating.
Burial will be held in the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 25, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. with Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. all at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Ann’s Catholic Church or the Grand Generation Center in Lexington.
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: 2018-09-03
- Maiden Name: Martin
Virginia Martin Alfredson (you probably know her as "Gina"), 85, of Aurora, entered into eternal life on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Her spirit is carried on by her three children, Sonja Giles, Helen Sauzek and Bill (Stacy) Alfredson, all of Aurora, CO.
Virginia was very close to her extended family, nieces, nephews and friends. We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Virginia during her 85 years, relating to life, love and happiness.
She was born on November 9, 1932, in Lexington, NE, the daughter of Grant and Alice (Neff) Martin. In 1951 Virginia graduated from Lexington High School. She attended Nebraska Weslyan College in Lincoln, NE for 1 1/2 years. She moved to Colorado at the age of 19. She worked as a loan officer in the banking industry, retiring from UMB. She sang passionately with the Lamp Lighter's Quartet and Sweet Adeline's both in Denver. She was always willing to turn up the radio and start a dance party in the kitchen. Virginia enjoyed needlework, sewing, gardening, swimming, dancing and cooking sweets.
She never forgot her roots, watching the Nebraska Cornhuskers was a must. Every Sunday, in the fall Virginia served as a loyal Denver Bronco's fan. Her love of sports grew as her children had babies of their own. Virginia stood on the sidelines as the number one fan during each grandchild's football, basketball, lacrosse, baseball games, cheer leading competitions and dance recitals.
She is survived by her children; her brother Bob (Glenda) Martin, Lexington, NE; and her grandchildren, Brittany (Jesse) Dittrich, Rawlins, WY, Tanner Giles, Aurora, CO, Tyler Giles, Aurora, CO, Robert Sauzek, Aurora, CO, Brody Sauzek, Aurora, CO, Cameron Alfredson, Aurora, CO, Caitlyn Alfredson, Aurora, CO, and Grant Alfredson, Aurora, CO.
She was predecesed by her parents and her sister Phyllis Fagot.
A Celebration of Life will be held at her daughter's, Sonja Giles home at 6307 S. Walden Way, Aurora, CO 80016, on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 1-4 p.m..
In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
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A loving tribute by a grandson:
As you all know my grandma passed away on Wednesday at 10:45 my mom and I were right by her side as the angels lifted her away.We both told her that she could go because we wanted her to do the things she loved like singing, dancing and swimming.This was the saddest day of my entire life although I knew she would be better up there looking over me and my family as our guardian angel.(Grandma I had the best time taking care of you for the last 5 weeks it meant so much to me I will never forget the times we shared and the laughter that we had❤🙏!!) I love you grandma forever and ever with all my heart ❤! - Tanner Giles
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- Date Posted: 2018-03-19
Marvin L. Dyer, age 86, passed away on March 19, 2018 at Longmont United Hospital in Longmont, CO. He was born on February 13, 1932 in Elwood, NE to Marion and Geneva (Harvey) Dyer.
Marvin grew up in Lexington, NE. He graduated from Lexington Senior High School in Lexington, NE in 1951. After high school he attended Hastings College in Hastings, NE and the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Europe 1953-1955 in between his college years. After college, Marvin worked as a Nebraska State Bank Examiner, and a U.S. Dept. of Treasury National Bank Examiner. He then worked as a Branch Manager for First Western Bank of Pinole, CA and then at Longmont National Bank in Longmont, CO for 20 years.
Marvin then owned a Hallmark store in Longmont, CO with his spouse Lois. He then started Dyer Realty and acted as Broker for 28 years until his passing.
Marvin married Lois E. Norman on March 16, 1958 in Wausa, NE. There were happily married for 60 years. Marvin was a member and past president of many local civic groups. His memberships included the Longmont Sirloin Club and the Longmont Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the Garfield Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite and the El Jebel Shrine. Perhaps his favorite longest term membership was the Longmont Rotary Club. He especially enjoyed the Longmont Rotary Club’s activities to blend the local business, professional and agricultural communities. Marvin greatly enjoyed college football as the charter president of the Longmont Buffs Club and lifelong interest in Nebraska football.
The common thread through his professional and volunteer life was his interest in building the community. He saw the primary path for that to be understanding and participating with everyone in the community to build a stronger community for the future. His career as a banker, as a real estate broker, and as a participant in many civic clubs was to connect people so the future would be be better for the next generation and beyond.
Marvin is survived by his spouse Lois of Longmont; his son and daughter-in-law Greg and Tracey Dyer of Longmont and his daughter Deanna Dyer of Longmont; his brother Dallas Dyer (Judy) of Salem, OR; his grandchildren Thomas and Benjamin of Longmont; eleven nieces and nephews and 30 great nieces and nephews. Marvin thoroughly enjoyed every visit in his life with these people and remembered the details of each conversation.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents William Marion and Geneva Ellen Dyer, his brothers Orin and Dale, and his sister Charlotte (Taylor) Dyer.
A funeral service will be held at Hocky Mountain Christian Church, Niwot CO at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018. A visitation will be held at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, Longmont, CO from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018. Burial will follow the funeral at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military rites in Brady, NE at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Longmont Rotary Charity Fund or the Longmont Habitat for Humanity.
- Date Posted: 2017-08-11
- Maiden Name: Triplett
Verla M. Heun, 84 of Kearney died Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 at Kearney Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at the Kearney Evangelical Free Church. The Rev. Brian Klein will officiate. Interment will be 2:30 pm at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.
Visitation will be 5-7 Tuesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.
Verla was born May 14, 1933 in Sumner, to Claris H. and Edna L. (Brittin) Triplett. She was married to John F. Heun on July 25, 1951 in Broken Bow. He died on Aug. 22, 1978.
The family moved in 1938 to the rural Lexington area where she was baptized at Fairhaven Baptist Church in 1943 and attended South 17 School. She graduated in 1951 from Lexington High School and 1985 from Mid Plains Community College in North Platte.
The family lived in Lexington before moving to Greeley, Colo. They returned to Nebraska, living in Holdrege before moving in 1961 to Gothenburg. She retired and moved to Kearney in 2002.
She had been employed at Northwestern Bell and The Clipper-Herald in Lexington; The Family Life office in North Platte; Gothenburg Memorial Hospital, Gothenburg Family Practice and The Gothenburg Times.
She enjoyed genealogy and had been a volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. She also was a member of Friendship BibleStudy.
Survivors include three sons, David (Sherry) Heun, Steven (Karen) Heun and Michael (Jen) Heun, all of Kearney; daughter, Karen (Mike) Struss of Prosser. Additional survivors include 12 grandchildren, Philip (Ericka) Heun, Teresa (Wallace) Harwood, all of Kearney; Jennifer (Kayne) Musil of St. Joseph, Mo.; Brian (Jennie) Theesen of Hastings; Brant (Emily) Theesen of Maryland; Ryan (Karissa) Heun of Lincoln; and Lindsay, Logan, Lance, Mark, Courtney and Natalie Heun, all of Kearney.
She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Allison, Hayden, Josiah, Gabriel, Henry and Asa Heun of Kearney, Hallie, Elijah, Anna, Dylan and Emma Harwood of Kearney; Isaiah, Keilah and Saydee Musil of St. Joseph, Mo.; Reagan and Riley Theesen of Maryland; Allie Theesen of Hastings; and Kaden Schnable; a sister, Marlene (Earl) Kennedy of Broken Bow; nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials are suggested to the church or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared at osrfh.com.
O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney is in charge of arrangements.
DECEASED CLASSMATES
David Alkire - 01-02-16
Verla Triplett - 08-11-17
Marvin Dyer - 03-19-18
Virginia Martin - 08-30-18
Armelda Zwick - 08-27-19
Wayne Smith - 09-06-19
Kathleen O'Donnell - 10-09-19
Delores "Dee" Weber - 12-22-2019
Ann (Kopf) Andersen 10/11/16
Charles Margritz 11/20/16
Verla (Triplett) Heun 08/11/17
Marvin Dyer 03/19/18
Virginia (Martin) Alfredson 08/30/18
Roy Chadwick 12/07/18
Marvin Dyer 03/19/2018
Kenneth Young 03/06/80
Paul Casper 06-28-01
George Meyer 12/08/85
Sharolyn (Van Dyke) Hunke 11/04/82
David Warner 04/24/83
Delphia (Kugler) Milhollin 11/29/84
George Teetor 03/24/89
James Kring 08/28/91
Earl Commins 04/04/92
Ronald Thompson 08/07/93
Marilyn (Prasch) Streit 09/12/93
Charles Corder 02/23/94
Kay (Curley) Hampton 09/14/94
Richard Brown 08/04/95
Dennis Latter 07/10/96
Margrito Gomez 02/12/99
Marvin Roether 02/19/00
Marina Gomez 07/29/00
Sherry Belle (Welch) Bowden 08/27/00
Lester Neben 06/03/01
Janet (Anderson) Simonson 02/03/02
Carol (Huff) Haussler 06/18/04
Leonard Serviss 10/04/04
Jim Sherman 10/17/04
Delma (Mansir) Haskill 07/12/05
Sharon (Greenlee) Fisher 09/13/05
Harriet (Rickertsen) Calkins 09/22/05
Jack Sherman 07/11/06
Faye Maloley 10/05/06
Ronald Wickenkamp 2/4/07
Robert 'Bob' Tallon 4/10/07
Dorothy (Racek) Runyan 12/5/07
Beverly (Horn) Stark 1/24/08
Denzel D. Mills 03/06/08
Lois Jean (Haskill) Ashland 03/16/08
Leona (Major) McNulty 05/11/08
Darlene (Reichert) Whitlock 12/17/07
Bert McFadden 10/04/09
Bob Zapp 08/08/10
Donald Raymond Hennek 08/14/2012
Darlene (Reichert) Whitlock 12/17/07
Lou (Mary Lou Beardslee) McFadden 07/01/12
Peggy (Reynolds) Gleason 03/06/13
Harold Anders 10/17/13
Jon Oades 11/28/14
Jay (Janiece Gainsforth) Frickey 12/25/14
Cynthia (Washburn) Barnes 04/14/15
David Alkire 01/02/16
Marilyn (Delap) Rose 03/11/16
Janice Greenlee Brauer – 04/12/16
Tom Reed – 07/24/16
Ann Kopf Andersen – 10/11/16
Charles Margritz – 11/20/16
Added on February 15, 2021 - Thanks to Rose Hibberd Jelden:
Marvin Dyer - passed away - 03/19/18
Virginia Martin Alfredson - passed away - 08/30/18
Roy Chadwick - passed away - 12/07/18
Armelda Zwick Schreiber - passed away - 08/27/19
Wayne Smith - passed away 09/06/19
DECEASED SPOUSES
Joanne (Wiley) Reed 04/20/67(wife of Tom)
Robert Condon 01/18/68(husband of Jean Stuckey)
John F. Heun 08/22/78(husband of Verla Triplett)
George Schreiber 05/30/79(husband of Armelda Zwick)
Melba Commins 07/31/85(wife of Earl)
Robert Barnes 07/12/92(husband of Cynthia Washburn)
Lowell Rose 05/07/95(husband of Marilyn Delap)
Twila Neben 03/26/98(wife of Lester)
Marvin Bowden summer—07/00(husband of Sherry Belle Welch)
Janet Neben 06/03/01(wife of Lester)
Donald Madsen 06/25/02(husband of Nora Brown)
Oneal Adams 04/10/02(husband of Margaret Ann Kring)
Delores Latter 10/10/02(wife of Dennis)
Jose Carranza 07/02/04(husband of Emma Garcia)
Lee Chadwick 12/31/04(wife of Roy)
Beth Tallon 02/06/06(wife of Bob)
Darrel Stark 02/06/06(husband of Bev Horn)
Ken Bauer 07/26/06(husband of Janice Greenlee)
Larry Weber 09/07/06(husband of Dee Macke)
Shirley Anders 12/15/06(wife of Harold)
Erwin Eggers 12/08/06(husband of Darlene Mills
Paul Andersen 11/24/07(husband of Ann Kopf)
Don Cyriacks 02/03/09(husband of Ruth Struempler)
John Leopold 03/02/09(husband of Mary Gallardo)
Darlene Smith(wife of Wayne) 06/15/08
Mona Aten (wife of Jim) 01/06/11
Ted Scholl(husband of Veronica Fagot) 08/22/11
Dave Jelden(husband of Rosie Hibberd) 09/30/11
Mike Englert (husband of Mary Zeplin) 04/04/14
Norman Nelson(husband of Marilyn Jensen) 12/23/14
Ronald H. Lienemann(husband of Mary Lou Dixon) 02/24/2015
June Alkire (wife of David Alkire) 03/01/17
Thank you to Rosie Hibberd Jelden for sending the lists above.
- Date Posted: 2006-10-05
Fay M. Maloley, 74, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington. Services will be held Monday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Lexington, with Reverend Todd Karges, officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 8, from 2-5 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Maloley of Lexington; sons, Fred (Pam) Maloley of Lexington, Paul (Kim) Maloley of Gardendale, Ala., Mike Maloley of Lexington; daughters, Julie (Michael) Exstrom of Cheyenne, Wyo., Beth (Chris) Forcade of Omaha, Lori (Marc) Hock of Grand Island, Jennifer Maloley and Chris Leet of Lincoln; one brother, George Maloley of Lexington; one sister, Sally (Jim) Meehan of Denver; 15 grandchildren, Tasha (Ken) Hamilton, Stephanie Maloley, Neal Maloley, Isaac, Amelia Maloley, Eric, Darin and Melanie Exstrom, Nate and Drew Price, Ethan and Joseph Forcade, Miles and Logan Hock and Juniper Leet; two great-grandchildren, Madyson Maloley and Terran Hamilton.
Fay was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Donald and brothers, Esa and Anthony.
He was born March 21, 1932, in Lexington to Assad Fred and Julia (Sadd) Maloley.
Fay grew up east of Lexington where he attended District 17 country school and then Lexington High School.
Following his schooling, he farmed the Maloley ground and then entered the United States Army in October of 1952. He served in Korea and was honorably discharged in August of 1954. Upon his return to Lexington he continued to farm.
He married Kay Slater on April 13, 1957, at Grand Island. Seven children were blessed to this union. The family moved to Wyoming for one year while Fay worked at the State Training Facility for the Handicapped doing their gardening and farming. They returned to Lexington where they lived on the farm until his death.
Fay was a member of St. George Orthodox Church in Kearney and the First United Methodist Church in Lexington. He also was a past Commander of the VFW in Lexington and the Vice-Commander for the Disabled American Veterans.
Memorials are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans or the VFW Scholarship Fund.Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
- Date Posted: 2005-09-13
- Maiden Name: Greenlee
Sharon Dee Fisher, 71, of Lexington died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at Berean Bible Church in Lexington. Pastor Glenn Johnson will officiate.
Inurnment was held prior to the memorial service in Evergreen Cemetery at Lexington.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Sharon was born May 30, 1934, at Lexington to Wrex A. and Ruth L. (McCarter) Greenlee.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Fisher of Lexington; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dan and Rebecca Weller of North Platte, and David of Lexington; a daughter, Barbara Perkins of Lexington; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Janice and Ken Brauer of Eustis, and Wanda Hopkins of Columbus, Ohio.
Other survivors include eight grandchildren, Angela Perkins, William Perkins, Abigail, Courtney, Katelyn, Ben, Jessica and Sandra Weller; and four great-grandchildren: Natalee, Blake, Jonis and Robby.
Sharon was a graduate of Lexington High School with the Class of 1951. She was united in marriage to Robert G. Fisher on March 7, 1951, at Lexington.
She was an employee and manager for Morris Press from 1978, until purchased by the present owners, Mid-Nebraska Printing in the spring of 2005, when her illness prevented her from going to work.
She was a member of the Berean Bible Church in Lexington, as well as the VFW Auxiliary.
For the past several years Sharon and Bob hosted a Bible study in their home with members of their church, as well as others not associated with the church.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, Larry and a sister, Rosalie.
Memorials are kindly suggested to Berean Bible Church, Maranatha Bible Camp or the American Cancer Society. Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
- Date Posted: 2005-09-26
- Maiden Name: Rickertsen
Rickie Calkins, 71, of Fort Collins, Colo., formerly of Lexington, died late last week at Fort Collins, Colo. Services were Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Fort Collins, Colo.
Rickie was born Harriet Anne Rickertsen in an Alliance farmhouse in 1934. She graduated in 1951 from Lexington High School.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Bob Calkins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Jerry Bodar of Dubois,Wyo., and Carol Calkins and Shawn Powell of Cheyenne, Wyo.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David Calkins and Anne Talbot of Scottsbluff and Bill Calkins of Denver; her stepmother Eva Rickertsen of Lexington; a sister, Mary Ruth Gauger of Raymond, Wash.; and a brother, Harold Rickertsen of St. Paul.
Other survivors include three grandchildren, Justin Eckland and his spouse, Heidi Eckland of Sterling Colo., Hannah Calkins of Scottsbluff, and Brooke Bodar of Dubois; and a great-grandchild, Ezra Eckland.During her life, Rickie lived in Lexington, Kimball, Omaha, Scottsbluff and Fort Collins, Colo.
A gifted musician and accomplished pianist who sang soprano and inspired many congregations with her mastery of the organ, she was also employed as a nursing instructor at Nebraska Western College, a medication nurse in a Fort Collins, Colo., nursing home, and as an advocate for disabled children through Head Start in Scottsbluff.
Accomplishments include the founding of a Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization called Friends Incorporated in Scottsbluff; advocating for all people on the Human Rights Commission of Fort Collins, and helping to found the Northern Colorado Parents and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgender Persons (PFLAG) group.
She was a prolific writer, having published a health care manual for children through the Nebraska Department of Health (Healthy Happy Me), and a very popular brochure for PFLAG, titled, "Could Your Precious Child Be Gay?" as well as many articles for magazines and newspapers through the years.
She was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) in Fort Collins and also a member of Chapter AL, P.E.O. for many years.
Memorial contributions are asked for the Plymouth Congregational New Organ Fund or any cause of the giver's choice.Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
- Date Posted: 2006-07-11
Jack D. Sherman, 72, of Johnson Lake died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Lexington with the Rev. Todd Karges and John Craig officiating. There will be Masonic rites at the church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington with military honors.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
He was born July 21, 1933, in Lexington to Ralph and Lottie (Brummet) Sherman.
On Sept. 4, 1955, he married Peggy Todd in Lexington.
Survivors include his wife; sons, Brad of Tucson, Jeff of Littleton, Colo., and Greg Sherman of Honolulu; daughter, Penny Emil of Huntington Beach, Calif.; brothers, Bob of Lexington and Dick of Phoenix; and sister, Donna Malone of Fremont.
Additional survivors include daughter-in-law, Lori Sherman of Littleton; son-in-law, Rich Emil of Huntington Beach; sister-in-law, Pat Sherman of Lexington; brother-in-law, Jim Malone of Fremont; and grandchildren, Nathan Sherman, Joey Sherman, Sammi Sherman and Sierra Emil.
He grew up in Lexington where he attended school and graduated from Lexington High School in 1951. After graduation, he worked for Claussen's Shoe Store in Kearney. He entered the U.S. Army on Sept. 10, 1953, and was honorably discharged on Aug. 3, 1955.
He and his wife lived for a time in Kearney where he worked for Claussen's Shoe Store. They moved to Lexington where he worked for Todd Buick. It was at this time that he began selling insurance for Paul Revere. He moved to Omaha in 1965. He worked for National Traveler's Insurance Co., then became an independent broker. He semiretired in 1998 and moved to Johnson Lake.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, Tehama Shrine, Lakeside Country Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
He so enjoyed living at the lake where he fished, played golf, played pitch, visited with friends and traveled to visit the couple's children every winter. He will be terribly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim.
Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church or the donor's choice.
Obituary obtained from the Kearney Hub 2006
- Date Posted: 2007-02-04
Ronald Eugene Wickenkamp, 73, of Seal Beach, Calif., died Feb. 4, 2007.
Funeral mass was held Feb. 15, 2007, at St Pancratius Church in Lakewood, Calif. Burial was at All Souls Cemetery in Long Beach, Calif. Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline and her children, Michelle Lundvall, and Michael and Mark Powers; one sister, Ruth Wickenkamp Reed of Lakeland, Fla.; one brother, Paul (Betty) Wickenkamp of Holyoke, Colo.; one sister-in-law, Virginia Wickenkamp of Post Falls, Idaho; and by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Eunice; and his brother, Theodore.
Ronald was born July 30, 1933, at Elwood, to Walter and Ruby Moncrief Wickenkamp. He attended rural schools and graduated from Lexington High School in 1951. He was a member of the First Christian Church at Lexington.
He studied radio and electronics at Milford Trade School for one year then returned to Lexington to work.
Ronald served in the Army Signal Corps during the Korean War. After separation from the army he enrolled at the University of Nebraska. He returned to Lexington where he worked as a mechanic, then moved to California where he worked for his brother Theodore. He was employed by Douglas Air Craft Corp. of Long Beach, Calif. for many years.
Ronald married Jacqueline Walker Powers Nov. 13, 1965. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Pancratius Church of Lakewood, Calif.
Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
- Date Posted: 2007-04-10
Robert "Bob" Tallon, 73, of Lincoln, formerly of Lexington, died April 10, 2007, at Tabitha Health Care Services in Lincoln. Memorials are suggested to the Robert Tallon Memorial at Tier One Bank in Lexington or Lincoln. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington with the Rev. Paul Colling officiating. Burial will be at the St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery at Lexington prior to the memorial service at 10 a.m. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge.
- Date Posted: 2007-12-05
Dorothy (Racek) Runyan, age 73 of Fremont, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at the Fremont Area Medical Center.
A cremation will take place followed by a private service at a later date. A memorial has been established.
Survivors include a brother, Robert Racek, Connecticutt; children, Chuck Eggleston and Jean Squires, Friend, Neb.; Kathy (Gary) Burks, Nickerson, Neb., Annette (Bill) Lahner, Sheffield, Iowa; Vicky (Stewart) Mallett, Belton, Mo.; Laura (Denny) Jorgenson and Chris (Celesse) Runyan, all of Omaha; grandchildren, Shannon, Dustin, Eric, Katie, Mat (Nicole), Kelly, Josh (Crescent), Mikala, Alan, Jaxon, J. Paige, Nathan, Alex, Maria, Hollon, and Gage and great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mable Racek; brothers, Charles, Eugene, John, Tom and Raymond Racek; her sisters, Frances Sather, Mary Trittipo and Theresa Racek.
She was born March 26, 1934 on the Racek Homestead in Dawson County. She moved to Lexington, where she graduated from Lexington High School. After graduating, Dorothy taught multiple subjects at a one-room schoolhouse in the country outside of Lexington. She and James Eggleston married and had five children.
In 1970, she married Arthur Runyan and moved to Omaha. She gave birth to her sixth child in 1971. She worked in Omaha as a private secretary and bartender until retiring in 2005. Upon retirement, she moved to Fremont where she lived at Stanton Tower.
Please visit www.duganchapel.com to leave an online condolence.
- Date Posted: 2008-01-24
Beverly Darlene Stark, age 74, of Lexington, formerly of Bertrand and Loomis, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Visitation will be at Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege on Sunday, Jan. 27, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the family greeting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Following the visitation, the family is honoring Beverly's wish for cremation. Memorial services will be conducted from the First United Methodist Church in Holdrege, on Monday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Connie Karr, officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, at 3 p.m.The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include, Darla (Edwin) Cohagan of Gothenburg, Daniel (Lisa) Stark of Plainview, Darrie (Rick) Streeter of Holdrege, Dawn Glinsmann of Kearney, Della (David) Ehlers of Smithfield and Dora (Walter) Tappan of Odessa; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eunice Shepard of North Platte, and Wanda Howell of Cozad; four brothers, Glenn Horn of Lexington, Ronald (Jean) Horn of California, Gary (Kathy) Horn of Elwood, and Clifton (Karen) Horn of Lexington; sister-in-law, Shirley (Glenn) Stombaugh of Eustis; brothers-in-law, John (Doris) Stark of Holdrege and Jerry (Betty) Stark of Hays, Kan.; and sister-in-law, Kathryn Shield of Kearney.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Tyler Ehlers; son-in-law, Bob Glinsmann; one sister, Phyllis Shepard and her husband, Eldred; one brother, Dwight Horn; brothers-in-law, Ronald Howell and Ike Shepard and sister-in-law, Betty Horn.
Beverly was born Feb. 11, 1933, west of Oconto in Custer County, the fourth of nine children of Gerald and Velma (Garringer) Horn. She received her primary education in Custer County and then attended Lexington High School, graduating with the class of 1951. She then pursued higher education at Kearney State College. Beverly then taught school in Custer, Dawson and Phelps Counties for three years.
On Nov. 3, 1952, she was united in marriage to Darrel "Dee" Stark and to this union six children were born, Darla, Daniel, Darrie, Dawn, Della and Dora. The family made their home north of Loomis, where Dee fed cattle and farmed until 1976. Beverly drove school bus for the Loomis Public School for many years. Beverly and Dee treasured the bonds formed through the years caring for several foster children. On Feb. 6, 2006, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dee.
Beverly was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church and served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years, was a 4-H leader when the children were young, member of the American Legion Auxiliary and enjoyed volunteering at the Bertrand Nursing Home. She enjoyed embroidering, jigsaw puzzles and word find puzzles. Beverly's attended her grandchildren's activities and enjoyed family get-togethers.
A memorial has been established in her memory and will be designated at a later time.Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com
- Date Posted: 2008-03-06
Denzel D. Mills, 74, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington.
Denzel was born August 24, 1933, at Eustis, Nebraska, the only child of Walter and Verla (Johnson) Mills. He lived in the Eustis and Cozad area until 1944, when the family purchased the farm east of Lexington where he lived until his marriage. He attended rural schools and graduated from Lexington High School in 1951. In 1955, he graduated from the college of Agriculture at the University of Nebraska and then served in the United States Army for two years.
On December 1, 1967, Denzel married Janet Brummet in Lexington. They were blessed with two sons; Mark and Ross. He held various sales positions before purchasing and operating Ace Termite and Pest Control. Denzel worked as a C.N.A. at Plum Creek Care Center for several years, and later drove the Lexington HandiBus where he enjoyed helping the people whom he transported.
Denzel enjoyed gardening and loved cultivating flowers. He never could seem to wait for the winter to be over so he could start working on his garden and flower beds. This interest led him to volunteer as a board member of the Keep Lexington Beautiful campaign for a number of years, as well as taking care of the yard and flower beds at the Lexington Evanglical Free Church where he was a regular attender. Denzel also volunteered as an ESL helper for the local community college.
Survivors include his wife: Janet Mills of Lexington, Nebraska. Sons: Mark (Ann) Mills of Pella, Iowa Ross (Holli) Mills of Bellevue, Nebraska. Five grandchildren: Eric, Stephen, and Justin Mills of Bellevue, Nebraska and Emily and William Mills of Pella, Iowa. Mother-in-law: Vera Brummet of Lexington, Nebraska. Sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Geraldine and William Powell of Gordon, Nebraska. Cousins and other family members. Denzel was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held Monday, March 10, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lexington Evangelical Free Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Duane Russell officiating.Visitation will be Sunday, March 9, 2008, from 2-4 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Evangelical Free Church or another organization of the Donor's Choice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences or personal reflections may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Date Posted: 2008-07-11
- Maiden Name: Major
Leona McNulty, age 74 of Lexington, formerly of Cozad, died May 11, 2008 at Lexington. Services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ on Newell in Cozad with Mike Dennis and K. C. BeDunnah officiating. Burial will be in the Cozad Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 14, from 1-8 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.
Survivors include her husband, Barney McNulty of Lexington; four daughters, Bonnia (Robert) Morris of Anchorage, Alaska, Wendy (Michael) Judy of Hastings, Kristie (Greg) Wagner of Lexington, and Tami (Kal) Orr of Marcus, Iowa; three sisters-in-law, Bev Major of Omaha, Judith (Oran) Smock of Cozad, Mary Major of Lexington; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Cleo Eaves; two brothers, Bobby and Gary.
Leona was born Nov. 30, 1933 at Lexington, to Raleigh and Dorothy (Brooks) Major. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1951. She attended Kearney State College where she attained a teaching certificate.
On Nov. 14, 1953, she married Barney McNulty, Jr. The couple made their home in Cozad. To this union, four daughters were born. She was a rural school teacher at the District 34 school North of Cozad; and later, District S. 3 east of Lexington. In 1961, she began working at the Monroe Auto Equipment Company, retiring in 1997.
She was a member of the Church of Christ on Newell, where she was a choir member. She was a member of the Rural Teacher's Association where she had served as an officer. She was also a member of the King's Daughters.
A memorial has been established in her memory. Condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneral-home.com.
- Date Posted: 2012-08-14
Donald Raymond Hennek, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.
Don was born October 9, 1932, at Lexington, Nebraska to Claude F. and Rosey K. (Hofreiter) Hennek. Don attended primary school in Lexington and graduated with the class of 1951, where he was active in football, basketball and track. Some of his closest friends from school remained a part of his life up until the end. Don also loved playing little league baseball and enjoyed playing city league ball.
Following graduation from high school, he attended a two year program at the Radio Engineering Institute and was also a part of the Nebraska National Guard at the same time. He was united in marriage to Margy Peterson at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington on September 3, 1956. Seven daughters blessed this marriage; Deb, Kim, Karla, Kyle, Jennifer, Lisa and Lori.
Don was always an active part of the Lexington community. He owned and operated Don's TV for 5 years and then went into business with his brother, Gene. They owned Hennek and Company Furniture and Hardware, until the store closed in 1979. Following the closing of the store, Don ran a sporting goods store, worked for the True Value store in Cozad, Midway Supply in Lexington, Napa in Lexington and Barmore Drug.
Don was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, the Lion's Club, founding member of the Lexington Diplomats, and former President of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, repairing fishing tackle, spending time at the lake, boating and anytime his girls were home, was a special time for him.
His fellow classmates from the class of 1951 were so important to him, and his last class reunion in 2011, will always be cherished with memories.
Survivors include his wife: Margy Hennek of Lexington, Nebraska; Seven daughters: Deb (Jim) Tuepker of Lexington, NE; Kimberly Hall (late John Hall) of Bellevue, NE; Karla (David) Zlatkovsky of Lexington, NE; Kyle (Mike) Andersen of North Sioux City, SD; Jennifer (David) Bennett of Omaha, NE; Lisa (Craig) Mears of Keller, TX, and Lori (Kurt) Weinberg of Lake Crystal, MN. One sister: Joanne Winter of Papillion, Nebraska.
Seventeen wonderful grandchildren: Beth (Jeff) Daake of Lincoln, NE; Clinton Lauby of Columbia, MO; Jake Zlatkovsky of Lincoln, NE; Danielle Tuepker of North Plate, NE; Emily Bennett of Blue Springs, MO; Ethan Bennett of Omaha, NE; Katie & Abbie Hall of Bellevue, NE; Matthew Bennett of Omaha, NE; Jennifer Tuepker of Keller, TX; Marc (Michelle) Tuepker of Minneapolis, MN; Chris Hall of Binghampton, NY; Phillip (Angelina) Hall of Boaz, AL; Kevin, Kyle & Chris Mears of Keller, TX, and Dylan Andersen of Sioux City, SD; and four cherished great-grandsons; Miles Tuepker, Broc, C.J., and Ethan Hall. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Eugene Hennek and two sons-in-law, Terry McCoy and John Hall.
The family has honored Don's wishes that his body be cremated. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012, at 12:00 Noon, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Neal Nollette officiating. Inurnment will be held prior at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery.
Family will be greeting friends from 6-7 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church Friday, August 17, 2012, with a Wake Service to follow at 7:00 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, St. Ann's Catholic Church or the Lexington United Way.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward your online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
