Richard Helvey, 77, of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska.
Richard (Dick) Dennis Helvey was born December 13, 1945, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Wilbur and Adelaide (Naviaux) Helvey. He attended North 17 grade school and graduated from St. Ann’s High School in Lexington with the class of 1964. He graduated from Kearney State College in 1968 with degrees in math and accounting and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
Dick served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as an accountant and was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. After college, he was a bank examiner for the U.S. Treasury Department. Later he was an accomplished banker, entrepreneur, and real estate investor.
He married Carol Jean White from Ulysses, Nebraska on June 12, 1970, at the Kearney State College Campus Newman Center. They were the parents of Dori Anne, Jason Thaine, and Carmen Elizabeth. They raised their family in Lexington and moved to Johnson Lake in 2014. Dick and CJ both loved evenings with friends at Dance Club and playing cards. When their kids were young, many summer weekends were spent camping, canoeing and teaching the kids to water ski. They also enjoyed many trips to the mountains with friends where he spent countless hours teaching the kids to snow ski. Later, many fun days were spent teaching his eleven grandkids a variety of things from picking up sticks and branches for pennies to the importance of how to take care of vehicles and other household items.
He was incredibly involved in his community. His involvement included serving in various roles in the St. Ann’s Catholic Church parish community, Lexington Housing Authority Board of Directors, Lexington Council for Economic Development, Dawson County Veterans Service Board, Johnson Lake Area Development Board, Greater Nebraska Workforce Development Board, Sunridge Homeowners Association Board, the Paralyzed Veterans of America, as well as other community organizations.
Dick always had a trick to show, a story to tell, and a joke to make you laugh. He made the world a better place for his family, community, and the less fortunate among us. He had an innate kinship with and devotion to other victims of spinal cord injury. His life exemplified and raised the bar on overcoming adversity.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Adelaide; mother-in-law, Anita (Cordes) White; father-in-law, Morris White; younger brother, Al; brother-in-law, Con Ogden; and brother-in-law, Don White.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Jean of Johnson Lake; daughter, Dori Moomey and her husband, Travis, of Kearney; son, Dr. Jason Helvey and his wife, Sarah, of Omaha; daughter Carmen Pleskac and her husband, Steven, of Fremont; sister, Marjorie Ogden of Littleton, CO; and his grandchildren: Hallett and his wife, Sophie Moomey, Phillip Moomey, Jillian Moomey, Camille Moomey, Marigold Helvey, Marley Helvey, Wesley Pleskac, Lucia Pleskac, Jaxon Pleskac, Derek Pleskac, and Rosalie Pleskac. He is also survived by a niece, Laurie; nephew, Brett; aunt, Sr. Mary Helena Naviaux; and many other dear relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez officiating. Mass will be live - streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Facebook page.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m.
Burial with Full Military Honors will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in Lexington.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Maiden Name: Klauz
Betty J. (Klauz) Jensen, 64, formerly of Lexington, died Thursday, June 9, 2011.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gerald's Catholic Church at 96th and Q Streets in Omaha. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Omaha.
Visitation begins Monday at 4:00 p.m. with a Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. at the morturary, Korisko-Larkin- Statskiewicz at 5108 F Street in Omaha.
She was born September 26, 1946 to Joseph and Alice Klauz.
Survived by son Daniel (Stephanie); granddaughter Sarah Jensen; mother Alice Klauz; brothers, Robert Klauz, and Richard Klauz (Linda Guill); sister Merry (Larry) Johnson; many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by father Joseph Klauz.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
- Maiden Name: Large
- Maiden Name: Pierce
Sondra K. Naumann, 67, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Lexington Regional Health Center.
She was born October 9, 1946, in Lexington, Nebraska, to William and Ellen (Sage) Pierce. Sondra graduated from St. Ann’s High School in Lexington in 1964. She then went to Beauty School and worked as a Beautician for many years. She also did housecleaning, was the mortuary hairdresser for years and helped out wherever she was needed.
Sondra was united in marriage to Bill Orcutt on July 25, 1969, in Lexington, two girls were born to this marriage; Amy and Ashley. She was then married to Ron Naumann on July 6, 1985, in Lexington. She welcomed Ron’s daughters, Michelle and Lea to the family.
She enjoyed being active and was a member of the Jaycees for a time. Sondra loved gardening, reading, crafts, shopping, sewing, cross-stitching, and was always decorating. She enjoyed being busy and working with her hands. Her family, especially the grandchildren, always put a smile on her face and a sparkle in her eye. She fondly remembered her customers and many became life-long friends.
Sondra was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington.
Sondra is survived by her husband Ron of Lexington, Nebraska; daughters, Michelle and husband Corey Matis of Omaha, Nebraska; Lea and husband Matt Neil of Cozad, Nebraska; Amy and husband Kent Bauer of Lincoln, Nebraska; and, Ashley and husband Justin Childears of North Platte, Nebraska; nine grandchildren; Taylor and Lauren Matis; Lindsey and Ty Rogers; Nate Neil; Blake and Morgan Bauer; and, Celie and Ceiden Childears; uncle, Roger and wife Nancy Sage of Arizona; sisters-in-law, Chris and husband Pat Vieyra of North Platte, Nebraska; Joyce and husband Dave Wolfe of Overton, Nebraska; Ladena and husband Fred Seger of Maine; and, Leola German of Arizona; she is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Cainey Childears.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 10, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Rob Kuefner officiating. The casket will be closed at the church.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family. To share online condolences please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
Thomas Richard "Rich" Saulsbury was the youngest child of William "Bill"& Lucille "Morgan" Sauslbury. Richard was born in Lexington Nebraska and graduated from Lexington Catholic High School. Rich married Kathy Halmiton in Oct. 1969 they had one daughter. Rich married Leigh Campbell in 1979, they had 4 children.
On Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at around 3:00 PM, members of the Colorado Springs Police Department were sent to 2120 Cheyenne Canyon Road regarding the discovery of some bones. It was determined that personnel from the City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise were conducting a routine cleaning of a storm sewer catch basin at that location when they spotted what they believed to be some bones. They suspended their activities, and notified authorities.
As the investigation into developing the identity of the remains continued, they were determined to be male. Among many other activities, including DNA submissions and other investigative efforts, members of the El Paso County Coroners Office coordinated the preparation of a forensic "bust" with facial features. It was planned that this bust would be made public, and could perhaps lead to the identification of the individual. Once completed, detectives from the Violent Crimes/Homicide Unit viewed the bust. Detective Derek Graham, a tenured Homicide Detective since July of 1995, believed he recognized the bust from a missing persons case that was initiated in July of 1996. Further delving occurred, and in January of this year, the remains were positively identified through DNA as Thomas "Richard" Saulsbury of Colorado Springs. Mr. Saulsbury was 49 years old at the time of his disappearance/death.
Rich was buried Saturday August 7, 2010.
- Maiden Name: Van Cleave
Alice M. Vollmer, 74, of Kearney, Nebraska passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Kearney Regional Medical Center.
A book signing and time of remembrance will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Family inurnment will be held later at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
Alice was born September 29, 1946 in Lexington, Nebraska to Raymond and Agnes (O'Meara) VanCleave.
She was united in marriage to Larry Vollmer on December 31, 1966 in Lexington. To this union one son, Douglas was born.
Alice was a kind person who cared for others and was willing to help anyone in need. She enjoyed her retirement and tending to her flowers and her yard.
Survivors include her husband; Larry of Kearney, one son; Douglas of Kearney, two brothers; Thomas VanCleave of Warren, Ohio and James VanCleave of Blair; one sister; Mary and husband James Bliven of Lexington, sisters-in-law; Sandy VanCleave of Lordstown, Ohio, Pamela Vollmer of Lexington and Beverly and husband Mick Weaver of Lexington.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Dennis VanCleave and Robert VanCleave.
The family requests no flowers or memorials. Please donate to your favorite charity, if you wish.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com
