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Alfred Dean Penkava

Wherry Mortuary of Pawnee City

Beatrice , NE

Alfred Dean Penkava 95, of Beatrice passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 8, 1928.

Graveside service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2024 the Czech Cemetery, east of Table Rock, Nebraska. Pastor Howard Blecha officiating and Jeanie Sedivy. Inurnment Czech Cemetery. Memorials to the Czech Cemetery, Table Rock, Nebraska.Register book signing on Wednesday,


William "Bill" Bruce Buethe,

Wherry Mortuary of Tecumseh

Rural Elk Creek , NE

William "Bill" Bruce Buethe, 86, of rural Elk Creek, Nebraska, went to be with his Lord, Monday, May 6, 2024.

He was born to Harold Carl and Erma Marie (Gottula) Buethe on February 14, 1938 in Pawnee City, Nebraska. Bill was baptized into the Christian Faith in 1938. He remained a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Bill attended District 59 (Hog Ridge), S


Charles Fritz

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha

Hiawatha , KS

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Charles (Charlie) E. Fritz, 87, of Hiawatha, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born on August 11, 1936 to William and Gertrude Fritz.

Charles was an Army veteran who spent his lifetime in rural southeast Nebraska as a farmer, loving husband, father, and friend to many. He enjoyed many year


Mary Ellen Cochren

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Whiting, KS

Mary Ellen Cochren, 98, originally from Whiting, KS, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Villa St. Francis Nursing Home in Olathe, KS. She was born February 20, 1926 in Whiting, KS, the daughter of B. Ernest and Kathryn R. (Snyder) Williams.

Mary attended Whiting High School until her Junior year and graduated from Topeka High School in 1943. She spent 64 y


Linda Sue Schultz

Wherry Mortuary of Humboldt

Auburn, a native of Humboldt , NE

Linda Sue Schultz, 64, of Auburn, Nebraska was born on August 20, 1959, in Humboldt, Nebraska to Homer August and Maxine (Harshbarger) Schultz. She was raised in Humboldt where she attended school and graduated from Humboldt High School with the class of 1978. Linda moved to Auburn, Nebraska where she worked for various restaurants. Linda was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church and wa


Inez Gebers

Hall Funeral Chapel in Auburn

Auburn , NE

Inez Anna Gebers of Auburn was born January 8, 1932, north of Johnson, Nebraska, to George and Minnie (Kanzmeier) Woerlen. Inez passed away May 4, 2024, at the Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn, having reached the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 26 days. Inez graduated with the class of 1950 from Johnson High School. On October 7, 1951, Inez was united in marriage to Loren Gebers. Loren and Inez


Orin Leo Edelman

Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha

Sabetha, KS

Orin Leo Edelman, 97, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

Orin was born October 31, 1926, in Sabetha, Kansas to Alphia and Emma (Stahl) Edelman. He grew up on the family farm west of Berwick, Kansas. Orin graduated from the eighth grade from National 107.

Orin worke


Michael James Dunn

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Michael James Dunn, 61, of Falls City, NE, passed away May 4, 2024 at Falls City. He was born September 25, 1962 at Omaha, NE to James and Joyce Irene (Strinz) Dunn.

Michael was raised in Omaha and graduated from Westside High School in 1981. He then attended nursing school at College of St. Mary-. He worked for Marriott Hotels for many years before become employed in the medical f


Dorothy Marie Rieke (Wilberger)

Hemmingsen Funeral Home

Auburn, NE

Dorothy Marie Rieke (Wilberger), 93, was born on October 19, 1930, in Julian, NE, in the house her grandfather helped build. Growing up on a farm meant raising chickens and riding horses, an activity she loved.

Dorothy graduated from Nebraska City High School and started teaching in a rural schoolhouse at age 16. Later, she received her bachelor's and master- degrees in second


Joyce ( Nitz) Klein

Arensberg Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison

Atchison , KS

Joyce Louise (Nitz) Klein, age 65, of Atchison, KS, passed peacefully on May 3, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO.

A service to celebrate Joyce- life will be on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB, officiating. A visitation with the family will be for one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.


Thomas J. Kohake

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca

Seneca, KS

Thomas J. Kohake, 73, of Seneca, died on May 1, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Tom was born on March 11, 1951 in Seneca to Leonard “Duke” and Grace Bergman Kohake. He grew up on the Kohake farm southeast of Seneca and attended Sts. Peter and Paul School; graduating from high school in 1969.


Ronald G. “Ronnie” Masters

Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy

Union Star, MO

Ronald G. “Ronnie” Masters, 72, of Union Star, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024.

Ronnie was born on June 3, 1951, in St. Joseph, Missouri to George A. and Naomi Jean (Herren) Masters.

He graduated Troy High School in 1969 and earned his associate degree from Highland Community College. Ronnie worked vario


Harold Niedfeldt

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Harold Niedfeldt, 89, of Falls City, NE, passed away May 1, 2024 at Omaha, NE. He was born March 7, 1935 in Falls City to Albert and Anna (Grossoehmig) Niedfeldt, Sr.

He married Joann Krueger on May 27, 1956 at St. Paul- Lutheran Church, 6 miles north of Falls City.

Harold lived north of Falls City and moved southeast of Shubert


Judy Lee Armstrong

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Topeka and Holton, KS

Judy Lee Armstrong, 80, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Midland Care in Topeka. She was born December 10, 1943 in Ft. Bragg, NC, the daughter of Roy and Lelah (Truman) McKinsey.

Judy graduated from Holton High School in 1962; she was proud of her cheerleading and flute during her high school years. She also atte


Mary Ann Rieschick

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City

Falls City, NE

Mary Ann Rieschick, 79, of rural Falls City passed away with family and Minister at her side on Tuesday April 30, 2024. Daughter of Lawrence and Anna (Mack) Bierman she was born October 26, 1944, where she was raised on the farm. She attended District 25 Vaughn country school for grades 1st thru 8th grade. Then attended Falls City High School where she graduated in 1962. She was an active 4


Jamie Herrmann-Niehues

Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha

Wichita, formerly of Sabetha, KS

Jamie Jean Herrmann-Niehues, 46, of Wichita, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Jamie was born on December 4, 1977, in Sabetha, Kansas to Mark and Debbie (King) Herrmann. She attended Sabetha schools and graduated from Sabetha High School in the class of 1996. Jamie was employed for many years at Wilson Trailer Company in Sioux Ci


Orrel Berry

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

Hiawatha , KS

Orrel Edward Berry, beloved father, pops, and friend to all who knew him passed away on April 23rd, 2024 in Norfolk, Nebraska. Orrel was born on January 17th, 1970 in Atchison, Kansas, and leaves a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by those he touched.

Orrel- daughter, Cheyenne and grandson Adler were the lights of his life. He adored them


Rita Ferne Walder

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

Auburn, KS

Rita Ferne Walder, 81, of Auburn, passed away at Midland Care Hospice House Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Ferne was a fighter and beat cancer nearly 20 years ago, but this new illness was a battle she did not have the strength to win.

Ferne was born on April 13, 1943, in Fort Scott, Kansas to Carl and Rhoda (Claborn) Johnson. She attended Holton High School as a


Joseph R. Smith (Ronnie)

Dishon Maple Chaney Mortuary in Horton

Everest, KS

Joseph R. Smith (Ronnie), of Everest Kansas passed away on April 29, 2024, surrounded by his children. At the age of 81, he peacefully departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.

Ronnie was born to Joe and Ethel Smith on October 9, 1942, in Horton, Ka


Bernita Bee Hawley

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton

De Soto and Goff, KS

Bernita Bee Hawley, 91, of De Soto, Kansas, formerly of Goff, KS, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024. Bee was born January 7, 1933 in rural Ellis County, and was the second eldest of six children, to the parents of Earl and Bernadine Murphy. She and her siblings grew up in Covert, Kansas where Bee graduated from Covert High School. Bee attended Ft. Hays University where she took

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