OBITUARIES

Nov 6, 2025

Lavona Joyce Lanik, age 90 years, 10 months, 17 days of Wahoo, Nebraska went home to be with her Lord on November 6, 2025. She was a devoted wife to Lloyd Donald Lanik and beloved mother to Daniel Roy Lanik and Glenda Jean Lanik, who are her gifts from God, and later a cherished grandmother to Rachel Lanik Whelan.

Lavona was...

Nov 2, 2025

Dorothy A. “Dottie” Bern, age 88, of Wahoo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Wahoo. She was born on March 13, 1937, in Wahoo, Nebraska, to Percy and Dorothy (Kuhlman) Blair. Dottie grew up in Wahoo and graduated from Wahoo High School.

On October 23, 1955, she was united in marriage to Don L. Bern at the Presbyterian...

Oct 29, 2025

Jacqueline Ann Barr-Nielson was born on December 3rd, 1967, and passed away peacefully on October 29th, 2025, at the Josie Harper Hospice Home in Omaha, Ne at the age of 57 from her courageous fight with cancer.

Jacqueline was born in Omaha, Ne to Lonnie and Rita Barr. She attended Karen Western Elementary School and Ralston Middle and High School. Jackie...

Oct 25, 2025

Judith “Judy” K. Gray, 77, of Weston, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Judy was born on December 18, 1947, in Dunlap, Iowa, to Robert and Evelyn (Timm) Schlensig. She grew up in Dunlap, where she graduated from high school and built many lifelong friendships.

Judy married the love of her life, Thomas “Tom” Gray on July 8,...

Oct 19, 2025

Chad G. Darling, 47, of Wahoo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Lincoln. He was born on November 15, 1977, in O’Neill, Nebraska, to Ed Walnofer and Cynthia Darling.Chad grew up on a farm, where he learned the value of hard work early on and discovered a lifelong love of tinkering with engines and equipment. That curiosity...

Sep 5, 2025

Avery Tobias Leroy Hays, beloved son of Kelsy Luers and Tyler Hays, was born on January 29, 2025, and passed unexpectedly in his sleep on September 5, 2025, at 7 months and 7 days old.

In his short time on earth, Avery filled the hearts of those around him with immeasurable love and...

Aug 9, 2025

Dorothy H (Straube) Johnson was born May 13, 1933 to Godfrey and Agnes (Rulla) Straube in Sterling, NE. She was the youngest of 5 children.

She was baptized on June 18, 1933 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sterling and confirmed March 30, 1946 at Hope Lutheran Church on Burr, NE. Dorothy was a faithful member of...

Aug 6, 2025

Inez Barrett, age 89, of Mead, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Wahoo, Nebraska.

Inez was born on April 2, 1936, in Millard, Nebraska, to John and Norma (Riecken) Grebe. She was raised in the Elkhorn area and graduated from Fremont High School with the Class of 1953.

She married Renald...

Aug 1, 2025

James S. Craft, 49, of Wahoo, NE left this earth much too soon on Aug. 1, 2025. James was born in Anderson County, S.C., and lived there for most of his life. He is proceeded in death by his Stepfather, Jimmy Maddox, his In-laws, Lewis & Betty Lyda and nephew, Zachary. James is survived by his loving wife of...

Jul 27, 2025

Edward R. Morris, age 89, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, formerly of Fremont, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Konstanty and Mary (Wyborska) Morris. After graduating from high school in 1953, Edward enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving diligently at Lincoln Air...

Jul 26, 2025

Mark William Kemsley, beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend, entered into eternal rest on March 10, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Illinois. He passed peacefully, surrounded by the love and presence of his family.

Born on July 30, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, Mark was the son of the late George and Grace...

Jul 19, 2025

Larry L. Swanson, age 92 of Colon, died Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Wahoo. He was born November 15, 1932 in Colon to Lloyd and Ethel (Carlson) Swanson. He attended District 55 Grade School near Colon and graduated from Wahoo High School in 1950. He was confirmed in the Marrietta Presbyterian Church in Colon, where he had attended Sunday...

Jun 20, 2025

Caroline R. Nelson, 87, of Wahoo, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her home on June 20, 2025.

Caroline was born June 3, 1938, in Prague, Nebraska, to Adolph and Albina (Chromny) Ourada. She graduated from Prague High School in 1956 and attended business school in Omaha for two years. Caroline was a lifelong member of St. Wenceslaus...

Jun 18, 2025

Randall J. Holtorf, age 72, of Malmo, Nebraska, passed away on June 18, 2025, in Lincoln. He was born on April 30, 1953, in Wahoo, Nebraska, to Dale and Shirley (Andersen) Holtorf.

Following high school, Randall worked at Lincoln Carpet Mills and later contributed to bridge construction projects throughout Saunders County. He spent more than thirty years...

May 30, 2025

Roxane M. Heiser, 60, of Weston, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Wahoo, Nebraska.

Born on July 5, 1964, in Schuyler, Nebraska, to Raynold and Pauline Thege, Roxane grew into a woman known for her boundless heart, quiet strength, and deep devotion to her family and home.

A proud and diligent mail...

May 12, 2025

Robert C. “Chris” Knudsen, 63, of Mead, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2025. Chris was born October 12, 1961, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Earl H. “Bud” and Eileen E. (Lohr) Knudsen. He was baptized at St. Robert’s Catholic Church and attended St. Robert’s Catholic School through eighth grade. He continued his education at Roncalli High...

Apr 21, 2025

Dennis E. Jeppson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on December 4, 1941, on the family farm near Bancroft, Nebraska, to Theodore and Laura (Morse) Jeppson. He was the youngest of four brothers and grew up on the family farm. He attended country school and graduated from Bancroft High School in 1960.

After graduating...

Apr 14, 2025

Kay J. Sagert, age 90 of Wahoo, passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2025 in Omaha. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandma and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Kay was born on November 24th, 1934 in Holdrege, Nebraska to Larry and Ann (Pouk) Johnson, where she attended Holdrege High School...

Mar 28, 2025

Theodore Leo Parsons III

April 3, 1953 – March 28, 2025

Theodore Leo Parsons III, known to all as Ted, passed away peacefully at his home in Bruno, Nebraska, on March 28, 2025. He was 71 years old.

Born on April 3, 1953, to Theodore Leo Parsons II and Catherine Schultz, Ted grew...

Mar 13, 2025

Jimmy “Jim” Wilkinson, age 74 of Waverly.

Born

July 30, 1950

Beatrice Nebraska

Died

February 13, 2025

Waverly Nebraska

Owner of Honey Creek restaurant. Survived by daughters Wendy Leming of Eagle, Jennifer (James) Bartels of Waverly, JJ Washburn of Waverly; previous son-in-law (Dan...