OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Wahoo, Nebraska.
Roger D. Gonnerman
Apr 9, 2014
Roger Dean Gonnerman, eternal optimist, lived a wonderful life. He was born to Raymond D. and Evelyn (Schlueter) Gonnerman on April 16th, 1938. He died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9th, 2014. Roger was raised on a farm outside of Gresham, NE where he cultivated a love for the outdoors and developed a thirst for adventure. After graduating from Gresham...
Nathaniel Paul Earl Wolff
Mar 23, 2014
Nathaniel is survived by his parents Nick and Emily of Omaha; siblings Joshua and Ellie; grandparents Christy Brinkley of Savoy IL, Charles Brinkley of Gibson City IL, Sharon Wolff of Glen Ellyn IL, Patrick Wolff of Rock Hill SC, uncles and aunts Eric and Sarah Wolff of Carol Stream IL and Chuck and Julie Brinkley of Fischer IL.
Leslie G. Deboer
Mar 19, 2014
Leslie G. DeBoer, age 67 of Weston, died at his home on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. He was born in Lincoln, NE on July 3, 1946 to Delbert and Shirley (Gross) DeBoer. Leslie grew up in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High School. He received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 1969. He went...
Raymond A. Rousseau
Mar 18, 2014
Raymond A. Rousseau, age 81 of Ceresco, died Tuesday, March 18th 2014. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Joseph and Lorette Rousseau on June 26th, 1932. Ray obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bradford-Durfee Textile School in New Bedford. He earned his Master of Engineering Management degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA....
Milton D. Eichmeier
Mar 14, 2014
Milton D. Eichmeier, age 90 of Ithaca, died Friday, March 14, 2014 in Wahoo. He was born July 8, 1923 on the Eichmeier farm near Ithaca to August H. and Ida (Witte) Eichmeier. His mother passed away when he was 5 years old. His grandmother Margretha Eichmeier took responsibility for helping Milton's father parent him for 5 years. Milton...
Margaret A Bement
Mar 1, 2014
Margaret Ann Modeen Bement, age 69 of Wahoo, died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Holmes Lake Manor Care Center in Lincoln. She was born September 4, 1944 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Marvin Oliver Modeen and Clara Jean Shriver. Her siblings are Marvin Oliver Modeen, Jr and Nels Hale Modeen. Margaret graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School, Eau...
Douglas F. Hutmacher
Feb 22, 2014
Douglas Frank Hutmacher, age 68 of Mead, died February 22, 2014 while travelling in Thailand. He was born December 7, 1945 in Wahoo to Frank and Joan (Pearson) Hutmacher. Doug was the first born of two children, followed by his brother, Randal. He attended Jackson Elementary School in Omaha where he lived for many years. Doug graduated from Omaha...
Lora P Nungesser
Feb 17, 2014
Lora P. Nungesser, age 91 of Mead, died Monday, February 17, 2014 in Wahoo. She was born November 9, 1922 at Casey, IA to Carl and Bertha (James) Jensen. On November 28, 1940, Lora married Francis Nungesser in Des Moines, IA. They lived in Eagle Rock, Missouri where they were members of All Faith Methodist Church for 22 years....
Alvin M. Wilson
Feb 5, 2014
Alvin M. Wilson, age 82 of Wahoo died Wednesday, February 5, 2014 in Wahoo. He was born May 10, 1931 in Omaha to Fred and Mabel (Eggers) Wilson. Alvin worked as an accountant for the Union Pacific Railroad for many years. He was an avid trap shooter and golfer, and was the current member of the Yutan American Legion...
Ruth H. Aufenkamp
Jan 30, 2014
Ruth H. Aufenkamp, age 87 of Wahoo, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 in Lincoln. She was born May 27, 1926 in rural Ashland to Charley and Tena (Bloom) Aufenkamp. Ruth grew up on a farm near Ashland. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1943 and then attended the University of Nebraska where she was a member of Gamma...
O. Merle Hennings
Jan 26, 2014
O. Merle Hennings, age 83 of Omaha, formerly of Wahoo and Fremont, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Hospice House in Omaha. He was born December 21, 1930 to Elmer and Frances (Gauer) Hennings at Weeping Water, NE. Merle grew up in Avoca, NE and graduated from Avoca High School. He then attended business college in Omaha....
Barbara L Gerlach
Jan 26, 2014
Barbara Gerlach, age 60 of Wahoo, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 in Omaha. She was born April 14, 1953 in Broken Bow, NE to Donald and Marva (Best) Gerlach. Barbara grew up in Aurora, NE and graduated from high school there. She had been employed at the Wahoo Heritage Inn where she was a secretary/business manager. Barbara is survived...
Shirley M. Hoy
Jan 7, 2014
Shirley M. Hoy, age 88 of Wahoo, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in Lincoln. She was born December 27, 1925 in Fairmont, NE to Thomas and Anna (McCluskey) Green. She graduated from high school in Lincoln, NE and began work at Russell Stover Candies in Lincoln. Shirley married Ray E. Hoy in Lincoln on December 8, 1948 and, soon...
Elsie M. Barry
Dec 26, 2013
Elsie Marie Barry was born November 23, 1925 on a farm south of Lake Park, Iowa to Martha W. Finnern and Peter F. Gosch. She passed away December 26, 2013 at the Saunders Medical Center, Wahoo, Nebraska. Her family moved to a farm near Harris, Iowa in 1932 where she had her Lutheran confirmation and graduated from high school...
Megan Joanne Houghton Bigelow
Dec 14, 2013
Megan JoAnne Houghton Bigelow Born Jan 25, 1977. Passed away Dec 14, 2013 at 4:20 am Survived by husband Scott; son Brian Alfery; daughter Lillie; step sons Scott Jr., Devin; step daughter Tayler; mother Holly Strum; father Dewey Houghton; step mother Cheryl Houghton; sisters Angelica, Tanya, Trudie; step brother Christopher; aunts, uncles nieces and nephews.
Ferd E. Anderson
Nov 9, 2013
Ferd E. Anderson, Jr. was born February 27, 1925 in Wahoo at the family's home at 10th and Orange Streets, the son of Ferd E. and Helga (Torell) Anderson. He grew up in Wahoo and graduated from Wahoo High School where he excelled in academics and music and was a good athlete. He was appointed to USMA by Congressman...
Evie M. Ellis
Nov 9, 2013
Evie Myrle Ellis was born April 2, 1939 in San Augustine County Texas and died on November 9, 2013 in Wahoo, Ne. Evie was the daughter of Reverend A.J. Gibson and Effie M. Ray-Gibson (deceased) of Kirbyville, Tx. Wife for 30 years to Jackson W. Ellis (deceased). Evie was the mother of six children: Larry J. Gibson of Kirbyville,...
Wayne E. Vermeline
Nov 4, 2013
Wayne E. Vermeline, age 85 of Malmo, died Monday, November 4, 2013 in Wahoo. He was born April 12, 1928 in Malmo to Victor and Adeline (Sorenson) Vermeline. Wayne attended country school at District 85 through the eighth grade and graduated from Malmo High School in 1945. He was baptized and confirmed at Edensburg Lutheran Church and remained a...
Drew S. Staskiewicz "Cheeto"
Nov 1, 2013
Drew was born November 30, 1992 in Omaha, the son of Steve and Karen (Morgan) Staskiewicz. He was a Track and Field standout at Millard North High School. Drew holds the Nebraska Association USATF records for hammer throw in the Intermediate Boys and Young Men's age groups. He qualified for USA Junior Nationals in the hammer throw during the...
Donna L. Hall
Oct 25, 2013
Donna L. Hall was born June 2, 1927 at Kennard, NE to Adolph and Pearl (Milton) Thege. She died October 25, 2013 in Omaha. Donna was a long-time bank teller at Wahoo State Bank. She is survived by her husband Merlin Hall of Wahoo, and two daughters. Memorial Services are being planned for Spring 2014.
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