Apr 28, 2026

Mary Cecelia Tipton, the only child of Ira and Cecelia (Wehrs) Forell, was born on February 28, 1931, in Lincoln, Nebraska, where Ira was serving in the Nebraska Legislature. The family returned to the farm in Thayer County, Nebraska, where Mary has since lived. Mary attended eight grades at District #58, and then attended Chester High School, graduating in 1948....

Apr 25, 2026

LaVern Alfred Bundy was born on October 14, 1938, in North Loup, Nebraska, the son of Alfred and Emma Bundy. He passed away on April 25, 2026, at his home in Davenport, Nebraska, at the age of 87.

LaVern attended school until he entered the workforce. On May 5, 1959, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Ann Bonin, and to...

Apr 18, 2026

LeAnn Margaret Fritzler was born on April 25, 1950, in Nelson, Nebraska, to Earl and Edna (Grummert) Petz. LeAnn attended country grade school in Nora, and later high school in Nelson, where she graduated with the class of 1968. Following graduation, she attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, where she obtained her degree in Home Economics. She then entered...

Apr 15, 2026

Apr 10, 2026

Rose Marie Rauner, the youngest daughter of Michael and Mary (Daringer) Hergott was born on a farm near Gilead, Nebraska, on September 25, 1929. She passed away in Hebron, Nebraska, on April 10, 2026, at the age of 96. She was married to Francis Rauner, Sr., for 58 years, who passed away in 2008.

She was baptized in the Catholic faith...

Mar 15, 2026

Larry Arnold Muhlenbruch, long-time resident of Deshler, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 68.

Born on July 29, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa, Larry was the son of the late Lawrence and Elvera (Toomsen) Muhlenbruch of Trumbull, Nebraska.

Larry enjoyed playing basketball and football in his youth and graduated from Trumbull High School in Trumbull,...

Feb 14, 2026

Robert James Mathiesen (Bob) was born on June 7, 1942 in Chester, Nebraska, to Theodore and Eveline (Fintel) Mathiesen. He left us on February 14, 2026, peacefully at his home of 50+ years in Hebron, Nebraska.

He was united in marriage to Cheryl Mussman, and to this union one son was born, Eric James Mathiesen.

Bob was baptized and confirmed at the...

Jan 15, 2026

Marilyn Ann Duffek was born on August 16, 1938, in Loma, Nebraska, the daughter of Edward and Roslyn (Pelan) Lavicky. She passed away on January 15, 2026, at Parkview Haven in Deshler, Nebraska, at the age of 87.

She was a homemaker, and also worked as a waitress.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond Duffek, her brothers...

Jan 10, 2026

Jimmy “Jim” Dale Durflinger, of Alexandria, Nebraska, was born February 16, 1948, in Fairbury, Nebraska, to Vinton and Shirley (House) Durflinger. He spent nearly his entire life in Alexandria and passed away on January 10, 2026, at Thayer County Health Services in Hebron, Nebraska, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim attended Alexandria Public School, where he graduated with the Class of...

Jan 4, 2026

Steven A. Meyer, 73, of Hebron, NE passed away on January 4th, 2026. After a short battle with cancer, an acute infection took his life unexpectedly. He passed away at Bryan Medical Center, West in Lincoln, NE surrounded by his immediate family.

Steve was born on March 31st, 1952 in Omaha, NE and raised in Deshler, NE by his parents Arthur...

Nov 6, 2025

Clara Marie Ough passed away on November 6th, 2025, at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Kearney, Nebraska, at the age of 104 years, 10 months, and 15 days.

Clara was born on December 22, 1920, in Chester, Nebraska, to Ralph and Marie Poppe. Her baptism took place on January 6, 1921, in Chester, and her baptismal certificate was in German. Her...

Oct 27, 2025

Helen Louise (Schaeffer) Buckles was born September 27th, 1923, on a farm near Oak, Nebraska. She passed from this life Monday, October 27th, 2025, at Parkview Haven, Deshler, Nebraska at the age of 102 years and 1 month.

Helen was one of 7 children born to W. Earl and Dina (Hespen) Schaeffer. Helen was baptized into the Christian faith at Bethlehem...

Sep 25, 2025

Leslie Elberta Huddleston was born on May 29, 1940, in Santa Ana, California, the daughter of Leslie Frank Sackman and Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” (Shane) Sackman. She passed away at her home in Davenport, Nebraska, on September 25, 2025, at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 27 days.

Leslie graduated from Garden Grove (California) High School. She was united in...

Sep 7, 2025

Bonnie Apley passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Ridgewood Retirement Center in Bennington, Nebraska, after a long illness at the age of 88.  She was born on January 9, 1937, in Hebron, Nebraska, to George and Irita (Hissong) Virus.  She was baptized as an infant at Grace Lutheran Church, where her lifelong faith journey began.

Aug 25, 2025

Loren Herman Bohling, Byron, Nebraska.

Loren passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, in Hebron, Nebraska, at the age of 92 years.  He was born on July 21, 1933 in Hebron, Nebraska to Herman J. Bohling and Frieda (Hoops) Bohling.  He was baptized on July 23, 1933 in Hebron.  He was confirmed on March 30, 1947.  His confirmation...

Aug 11, 2025

Amy Jo (McLaughlin) Lohmeier the daughter of Jackie McLaughlin and Bethine (Wright) Woudenberg was born April 13, 1956 in Hebron, NE. She departed this life Monday, August 11, 2025 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, NE at the age of 69 years. In her last selfless act on earth, Amy was an organ and tissue donor, giving others the...

Aug 2, 2025

Charles George Talarico, 76, of Hebron, passed away on August 2, 2025, at the Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home in Hebron.  He was born April 29, 1949 in Omaha.  Cremation has taken place.  

A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Hebron, Nebraska.

Jul 25, 2025

Steven Fred Brettmann was born April 27, 1955 to Alvin and Flora (Hofts) Brettmann.  He was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler on May 22, 1955.  Steve grew up on the family farm southeast of Deshler with his parents and younger brother Scott.  As a child he loved playing cowboys, Army, football and softball with Scott and cousins.  ...

Jul 8, 2025

Deborah Jane Pazder, 70, of Chester, passed away on July 8, 2025.  Cremation has taken place.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Jul 4, 2025

Justin Ray Boyce, 33, born September 23, 1991, went peacefully to be with our Lord on July 4, 2025. Justin was the son of Raymond Leroy Boyce. Lived most of his life in Hebron, NE, and last residing in Gilead, NE. He worked for the town of Carleton for over eight years. Loved his job and the town’s people....