Naomi Y. Dettman
Naomi Y. Dettman

Naomi Y. "Jinx" Dettman, a beloved pillar of her community, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Falls City Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on August 3, 1936, in Verdon, Nebraska, Jinx's life was one characterized by an unwavering passion for education, s

Nedra E. Eiserman
Nedra E. Eiserman

Nedra E. Eiserman passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Eldridge, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Nedra was born October 30, 1934, to Ed and Pauline (Hildebrand) Reist in rural Nemaha County, Kansas. Nedra

Jack W. Stilwell
Jack W. Stilwell

Jack William Stilwell, 99 of Unadilla, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Syracuse Hospital. He was born October 13, 1926, in Unadilla, Nebraska to Burt Stilwell and Gladys (Wallen) Stilwell. He graduated from Unadilla High School in 1943.

Mark P. Weiler
Mark P. Weiler

Mark Patrick Weiler, age 77, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the Gately House in Syracuse after a courageous battle following several strokes over the past couple of years. Born on March 17, 1948, to Robert and Gloria (Barr) Weiler in Nebraska City, M

Kim HW Hinkley
Kim HW Hinkley

A devoted father, son, partner, and grandfather, Kim Hinkley died peacefully in his home on Friday evening surrounded by all of his loved ones. An entrepreneur at heart, Kim owned and operated multiple businesses within the food industry over the course o

Mike "Doc" Speece, 78 of Auburn
Mike "Doc" Speece, 78 of Auburn

Mike “Doc” Speece, age 78 of Auburn, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Bryan Medical Center West Campus in Lincoln. Survivors include his daughters Heidi and Gretchen; grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law Linda and Dr. Bernie Hill

Pastor Hugh Giesbrecht, 71 of Lincoln
Pastor Hugh Giesbrecht, 71 of Lincoln

Hugh Jared Giesbrecht came into this world January 16, 1955 in Omaha, Nebraska. He left it for a better place on January 24, 2026. He was second of the four children of Alvin and Irene (Ewert) Giesbrecht. Hugh’s father believed the grass is always g

Don Holmes, 79 of Nebraska City
Don Holmes, 79 of Nebraska City

Don C. Holmes, age 79 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebr. City. Don Clair Holmes was born on October 18, 1946 in Ellensburg, WA; the son of Ivan and Gertrude Darlene (Ferry) Holmes. He graduat

Mary Boerner, 71 of Lincoln
Mary Boerner, 71 of Lincoln

Mary A. Boerner, age 71 of Lincoln, NE (formerly Nebr. City and Syracuse) passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln. Mary Ann Boerner was born on November 17, 1954 in Nebraska City, NE; the daughter of Dale E.

Peter Binder, 64 of Table Rock
Peter Binder, 64 of Table Rock

Peter David Binder, 64, of Table Rock, Nebraska was born March 31, 1961 to Minnie Louise (Parks) and Willard Binder. Peter joined the family as the fourth child with three older siblings: Jonathan, Rebecca, and Martha. The family grew to include Charles,

David L. Lierman, 75 of Neb. City
David L. Lierman, 75 of Neb. City

David Lee Lierman, aged 75, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a decade-long battle with dementia. He was born on April 3, 1950, in Fremont, Nebraska, the only child of Norris Johann Lierman and Wilma Viola Lierman (Langemeier). David&rsquo

Michael F. Callahan, 80 of Neb. City
Michael F. Callahan, 80 of Neb. City

Michael F. Callahan, age 80 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln, NE. Michael Francis Callahan was born on September 5, 1945 in Oakland, CA in a military hospital; the son of John Patrick a

LeRoy William "Red" Wagner of Vesta, NE
LeRoy William "Red" Wagner of Vesta, NE

LeRoy William “Red” Wagner was born to Alfred and Clara Belle (Rowe) Wagner on October 30, 1938 at Vesta, Nebraska. He lived his entire lifetime around Vesta. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1957. He was inducted into the U.S. Army o

Edward Bade, 89 of Neb. City
Edward Bade, 89 of Neb. City

Edward C. Bade, age 89 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Gately House in Syracuse, NE. Ed was born on June 8, 1936 near Dunbar, NE; the only child of Arthur and Irene (Smallfoot) Bade. He attended school in Lorton, NE an

William "Bill" Koehler, 86 of rural Tecumseh
William "Bill" Koehler, 86 of rural Tecumseh

William "Bill" Koehler, 86, of rural Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at his home. He was born to Herman and Carrie (Hoffman) Koehler. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the St. Paul's U.C.C. (Maple Gr

Amelia "Pat" Sudman, 92 of Brock
Amelia "Pat" Sudman, 92 of Brock

Amelia A. “Pat” Sudman, age 92 of rural Brock, NE passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026. Amelia Ann (Forker) Sudman, lovingly known as Pat, was born on April 10, 1933 in Thurman, IA; the daughter of George Oliver and Veola Marie (Fitzgerald)

Betty Snyder, 93 of rural Talmage
Betty Snyder, 93 of rural Talmage

Betty Louise (Keogh) Snyder, 93, of rural Talmage, Nebraska was born on October 27, 1932, in Stuart, Nebraska to James Joseph and Josephine Marie (Wahl) Koegh. She grew up in Stuart, North Platte, Oakland, York, and Omaha, Nebraska during her youth. Betty

Carol Elaine (Applegate) Parker, 77 of Auburn
Carol Elaine (Applegate) Parker, 77 of Auburn

Carol Elaine (Applegate) Parker, 77, of Auburn was born on August 13, 1948, in Nebraska City, Nebraska to Arnold “Clyde” and Ellen F. (Severs) Applegate. She attended school in Brock and graduated from Brock High School with the class of 1967.

Mark S. Matson
Mark S. Matson

Mark S. Matson, age 72 of Wills Point, TX passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the Ambassador in Nebraska City. Mark Steven Matson was born on February 21, 1953 in Sioux Falls, SD; the son of Otto and Janet (Wrege) Matson. He attended high school

Roger E. Smith of Nebraska City
Roger E. Smith of Nebraska City

Roger E. Smith, age 87 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 in Nebr. City. Roger Eugene Smith was born on December 13, 1938 in Mound City, MO; the son of Marlin B. and Ermil Evelyn Alkire. He grew up in the Mound City area, graduati

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