Georgianne Lynn Williams, age 70, surrounded by her loved ones, passed away on November 15, 2018, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.  She was the beloved mother of Heather Smith (Daryl) of Fishers, Indiana and Travis Williams (Crystal) of Sheridan, Indiana.  She was a proud grandmother to Marissa West (David), Kelby Smith, Trevor Williams and fiancé’ Hollie Bush, Haley & Evan Williams, Drew & Austin Whicker. Georgianne was born...

Velma Louise Sophia Kolling Koch was born to Henry and Katharina nee (Maschmann) Kolling on the family home near Ruskin, Nebraska, on December 7, 1920. She was baptized into the Christian faith on December 10, 1920 Pastor P.E. Lehmann. The following were her baptismal verses written in German on her baptismal certificate.  2 Thessalonians 3:16 “Now the Lord of peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.” Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore and teach all nations,...

Faith L. Bradbury Stierwalt, 82, passed away embraced and surrounded by the love of family Thursday, April 25, 2019. Faith was born west of Hebron, NE, August 5, 1936, where she attended school, lived her early years and loved to play sports. She married, Billy Stierwalt, July 27, 1952 in Belleville, KS. Faith loved and treasured her family very dearly. She also loved her many dogs, enjoyed bird watching, gardening, Nebraska Football, traveling off the beaten path, old classic cars, and...

Lila Janelle (Mussmann) Schroeder, the eleventh child of twelve children born to Bernard and Edna (Wegener) Mussmann, was born November 21, 1944 at the farm home rural Ruskin, Nebraska. She was called to her heavenly home Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Thayer County Hospital, Hebron, Nebraska at the age of 74 years, 4 months, 29 days. The Rite of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Davenport, Nebraska with Pastor Greg...

Mark Edwin Reinwald was born August 27, 1941, at Fairbury, Nebraska, to Edwin Henry and Rhoda Mary (Bower) Reinwald.  In September 1954, Mark went to live with Henry and Ida Virus and they became his legal guardians in 1957. He attended schools at Alexandria, Daykin, Fairbury, and Hubbell, Nebraska.  Mark was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church, Hebron, Nebraska, on November 17, 1954 and confirmed April 14, 1957, at Grace Lutheran by Rev. G.J. Meyer. His confirmation verse was John...

Joseph Eugene "Jo Jo" Staley Jr., 48, of Chester, Nebraska died Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was born December 4, 1970 in Atchison, Kansas to Joseph E Staley Sr. and Cynthia Lou Staley. After graduating Wymore Southern High, he worked as a butcher at the local grocery store, eventually he worked to get his CDL to become a truck driver before becoming disabled. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping along with photography. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Cynthia...

Ramon Luhn Mieth, 4th child of Everett and Augusta (Luhn) Mieth, was born at Cairo, Nebraska November 29, 1928. He passed from this life Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Hebron, Nebraska at the age of 90 years. Ramon attended Hall County rural schools and graduated from Cairo High School. His secondary education included a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hastings College, Master of School Administration from Colorado State College, and other graduate studies at Trinity University and San Antonio...

Patricia Carolyn Pumphrey, age 97 passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Hebron, Nebraska. She was born to the late William and Dorothy (Kimball) Preston of Hastings, Nebraska on October 18, 1921. Pat graduated from Hastings High School attended Hastings College and graduated from UNL with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. She enjoyed teaching for three years after college in Nelson, Geneva and McCook. Pat was joined in marriage to Dwight I. Pumphrey in 1945. The couple lived...

Peggy Lee Glass, daughter of Louis and Barbara (Jones) Benda, was born May 27, 1951 at Shelby, Nebraska. She had many fun times with her sister JoAnn and their friends. Growing up in the Shelby community she attended the public schools and graduated from Shelby High School with the Class of 1969.Peggy worked various jobs throughout her life. For many years she worked in production for Thermo King manufacturing. On October 7, 1978 she was married to Raymond L. Glass. Together they raised five...

DuWayne C Holtzen of Davenport passed away on March 2, 2019, at the age of 85 years and 13 days.  DuWayne was born on February 17, 1934, on a farm south of Davenport, to Walter and Alice (Rodenburg) Holtzen.  He was the oldest of four sons.  DuWayne was baptized on March 9, 1934, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Davenport NE by Rev. L E Ernst.  He was confirmed in the Christian faith on June 27, 1948, also at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Davenport NE by Rev G G...