Robert “Bob” Heng was born and raised in a tight-knit farming community populated by extended family just south of Nebraska City. He was the oldest son of a family of five (but with three older sisters) and grew up going to the proverbial one-

Virginia “Ginger” Roddy, age 78 passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh, NE. Virginia Irene Roddy (known as Ginger) was born on May 2, 1947 in Omaha, NE; the daughter of Carl Farrell and Dolly Irene (

Violet L. Berry, age 97 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Violet Lorraine (Powell) Berry was born on December 15, 1928 at rural Cook, NE; the daughter of Wade H. and Ethel D. (Rowe)

Wava Jean Shipley, 89. of Percival, Iowa, entered into eternal rest at Pleasant View in Rockport, Missouri, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. A celebration of life funeral service will be held at the Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Sidney, Iowa, on Friday, De

David F. Dunekacke, age 86 of Johnson, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law Amy and Darren Oestmann of Johnson, Anne and Tanner Parde of O’Dell; grandchildren Juli

Jerry Dean Reeves, 82, of Nebraska City passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Ambassador in Nebraska City. He was born on July 7, 1943, in Auburn, Nebraska to Daniel and Edith (Brennan) Reeves. He was raised on the family farm near Peru where

Leroy W. Langenberg, 90 of Dunbar, passed away on December 15th, 2025, at the Ambassador Assisted Living in Nebraska City. He was born on August 13th, 1935, to Fred & Lillian (Bade) Langenberg at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City. Leroy graduated

Michelle “Shelly” R. Rucker, age 67 of Syracuse, NE passed away on Friday morning, December 12, 2025 at her home with her loving family at her side. Michelle Rae (Storey) Rucker was born on August 27, 1958 in Council Bluffs, IA; the daughter o

Wayne A. Goering, age 78 of Nebr. City (formerly Auburn)

Mary Jo Olmer peacefully passed away on December 3,2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by love, at the age of 84. She was born on June 12, 1941, in Omaha, Nebraska to Howard and Louise (Colgan) Weigle. She graduated with the North Bend High Scho

Delbert D. Keene, age 80 of Union, NE passed away on December 2, 2025 at his home with his son DJ by his side. Delbert was born the 11th child on Sunday, July 1, 1945 in Union, NE at the family home on Rock Street; the son of Otis Arthur and Lena G. (Rake

William "Bill" Nichols was born April 10, 1947 in Fort Worth, TX to Troy and Grace (Bogan) Nichols. When he was about a year old his family moved to Mansfield, TX. All his education was received in Mansfield, where he graduated in 1965. Bill held various

Robert “Bob” Hutton, age 86 of Nemaha, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn. Survivors include his wife Deloris of Nemaha; daughters and son-in-law Robin Sudman of Nemaha, Laura and Bryan Gossman of Stella

Shirley A. Morris, age 92 of Nebraska City passed away on Friday; November 28, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Auburn, NE. Shirley was born on March 18, 1933 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City; the daughter of Robert “Bob”

Robert G. Housh, age 77 of Nebraska City

Charlene J. “Char” Gangel, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, after months of declining health. Born on August 26, 1930, in Grand Island, Nebraska, Char was the daughter of

Dale A. Grundman, age 65 of rural Union, NE passed away on Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025 at his home. Dale Arnold Grundman was born on September 3, 1960 in Nebraska City, NE; the son of Victor Walter and Mary Ann (Schomerus) Grundman. He attended sch

Patricia Ann (Hunt) “Patty” Draeger, age 91, formerly of Lorton and Dunbar, NE passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Syracuse, NE at the Gately House with Cindy Ann and Cindy Mae at her side. Patricia Ann Draeger was born August 2, 1934

Roger Galen Haack, born on the 11th of March, 1942, east of Elk Creek, Nebraska, passed away on the 22nd of November, 2025. Known for his compassionate and humble nature, Roger spent most of his life tirelessly serving his community. A supportive and thou

Jenny Christine (Lyons) Bruce, age 44 of Hamburg, IA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21, 2025. Jenny was born on November 9, 1981, the daughter of Mike and Kathy (Stenzel) Lyons. She grew up in Hamburg and graduated from Hambur