OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 13, 2025

Nancy Jo Torrison, 88, met the Lord Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Wahoo.

Born January 10, 1937 in Omaha, she was involved with the Order of Rainbow for Girls at the state level as a youth and continued involvement as an adult. She met the love of her life, Eldred, at Omaha University at a...

Feb 20, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SERVICE DAY AND TIME

Dorothy Klink, age 93, loving mother of three, passed away peacefully the morning of December 11th 2024. On October 27th 1931, she arrived into the world on a crisp fall day to her new home on the Swanson family farm. As the second of five children, Dorothy had plenty...

Feb 18, 2025

Rosemary Louise Shanahan, age 95 of Wahoo, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. Rosemary was born August 6, 1929 in Greenwood, Nebraska to Leo and Ferne (Dimmitt) Peters. She was united in marriage to John F. Shanahan on May 26, 1948 at First United Methodist Church in Wahoo.

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Feb 11, 2025

Noel Edward Bennett, 85 of Wahoo, NE passed away February 11th, 2025 at South Haven Nursing home in Wahoo NE. He was born October 26, 1939 in Wayne, NE to Earl and Marjorie (Austin) Bennett. He was baptized at the First Church of Christ in Wayne. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1957. He was united in marriage...

Feb 5, 2025

Wade Leming, age 53 of Elmwood passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 with his family at his side after his brief journey with ALS. He was born August 28, 1971 in Lincoln to John and Clinola (Westlake) Leming.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Wendy Leming; daughter and son-in-law...

Jan 18, 2025

Karen M. DeBoer, age 40 of Wahoo, died Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Omaha. She was born October 5, 1984, in Lincoln where she grew up and graduated from high school. As an adult, Karen enjoyed dancing and being a mom. Spending time with her family with whom she liked to play card games, especially Pitch, brought her great...

Jan 9, 2025

Douglas L. Vanicek, age 58 of Columbus, died Thursday, January 9, 2025 in Omaha. He was born June 3, 1966 in Lincoln to Reynold and Beth (Dickey) Vanicek. Doug grew up in Wahoo and graduated from Wahoo High School. He worked many years as a truck driver.

He is survived by his wife Kristina Williams...

Jan 6, 2025

Troy Randall Schwartz died on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the age of 42. He was born in Hettinger, North Dakota, June 30, 1982, to Randall and Bonnie (Johnson) Schwartz. Troy moved to Wahoo at the age of 11 and graduated from Wahoo High School where he played golf and made it to the state finals three years. He...

Jan 1, 2025

Michael C. Ruzicka, age 69 of Lincoln, died January 1, 2025 in Milford, Nebraska. He was born in Wahoo December 15, 1955 to Charles and Diane Ruzicka. Mike graduated from Wahoo High School in 1974. He is survived by siblings Debra Gorley, Barb Sukstorf and John Ruzicka, four nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 23, 2024

Irene Heineman, age 101 of Wahoo/Fremont died Monday, December 23, 2024, in Fremont. Irene was born February 23, 1923, in Auburn, Nebraska to Walter and Cora (Spradling) Larkin. She married Jean Heineman on June 30, 1947, in Verdon, Nebraska.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wahoo. She loved spending time with her...

Dec 20, 2024

Gloria J. Stroebel, age 67 of Wahoo, died December 20, 2024 in Wahoo. She was born September 6, 1957 in David City to Walter Barsell Sr. and Pansy (Poindexter) Barsell.

Gloria loved cooking and working in food service. Throughout her life she was employed by Region V Services and several fast-food restaurants. She...