Jan 5, 2025

Janel Lichty, 91, of Davenport, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at Thayer County Health Services in Hebron. Janel was born on November 21, 1933, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Herman and Jessie (Hawkins) Wyndham. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.

Until four years ago, Janel was employed as a caregiver at...

Dec 31, 2024

Rachel Nadine (Hudson) Hoffmeyer of Deshler, Nebraska, the daughter of Max and Dixie (Ahrens) Hudson, was born April 8, 1943 in Belleville, Kansas.  She departed this life Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 81 years.

Rachel was baptized April 9, 1944 at Munden Methodist Church in Munden, Kansas...

Dec 25, 2024

Verlan Wilford Mussmann, known as Verlie, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at the age of 92 at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler. He was born on August 15, 1932, to Ben and Edna Mussmann on the family farm near Ruskin. Verlie attended country school until the 8th grade and later received an honorary high school diploma from...

Dec 19, 2024

Donna (Apley) Vieselmeyer, age 95 of Hebron, Nebraska, went home to Jesus peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

She was born on February 7, 1929 north of Hebron, Nebraska, to Clark and Esther (Marsh) Apley. She attended District 39 country school through her 8th grade year and then graduated from Hebron high school in 1947. Donna met...

Dec 6, 2024

Stanley Ray Baden passed away suddenly on December 6, 2024, at the age of 68 in Lincoln Nebraska.  He was born in Deshler to Christoph and Ella (Schmidt) Baden, one of eleven children on August 17, 1956.  Stan grew up on a farm near Hebron and was baptized and confirmed at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hebron, NE.  He...

Dec 1, 2024

Marcia A. Hunt, 56, of Ruskin, NE passed away December 1, 2024.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Memorials are requested to the family to assist with expenses, and may be sent to the family at 310 D Street, Ruskin, NE 68974.

Nov 21, 2024

Heaven received another Grandpa.

Leonard Thomas Heyen passed away on November 21, 2024.  He was born to George and Mary (Garrels) on September 8, 1933 in Deshler, NE one of 10 children.

Leonard spent most of his life around the Deshler area farming and in the agricultural industry.

Leonard served in the Army...

Nov 11, 2024

Delmer Fredrick Marquart of Deshler NE, son of Elmer and Gertrude (Duensing) Marquart was born August 12, 1943 and departed this life on November 11, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Delmer grew up on the farm helping his father and brother Verlen farm.  He went to the country school and later graduated from Byron High School. He...

Nov 10, 2024

Wayne Harvey Krenke was born to Mathilda and Theodore Krenke November 29, 1934 at Hebron, NE, and passed away November 10, 2024 at Thayer County Health Services hospital.  He was baptized and confirmed at rural Friedensau Trinity Lutheran Church in Thayer County.   He also received his education there and briefly in Deshler High School.

He helped on...

Nov 7, 2024

Judith K. Headrick Valentine aged 85, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, at Claridge Court Nursing Home of Prairie Village, KS.  She was born on November 25, 1938 in Alexandria, Thayer County, Nebraska to the parents of Benjamin “Ben” and Irma Headrick of Carleton, Nebraska.

She graduated from Daykin High School and later took courses at...

Nov 6, 2024

Richard (Dick) Dumler of Oak NE passed away on November 6, 2024, at the age of 92 following a short illness.  He was born in York NE on May 21, 1932 to Rev. Henry and Elsie Dumler.  Following graduation from Davenport NE High School he entered the US Air Force and completed over 20 years of service retiring as...

Oct 28, 2024

Ronda Juleen Frye, the daughter of Lloyd and Juleen (Hicken) Farnstrom was born on July 22, 1949 in Gothenburg, Nebraska.  She departed this life on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, NE.

Ronda’s early life was in Gothenburg, NE.  She attended school from K-10 in Gothenburg.  In 1965 Ronda and her parents moved...

Oct 11, 2024

Jack E. King of Hebron, Nebraska was the son of Herman and Emma King. He was born on April 5, 1932 in Riverton, Nebraska. He passed away on October 11, 2024, at Blue Valley Nursing Home in Hebron at the age of 92.

The youngest of four children, Jack grew up in Riverton,...

Sep 24, 2024

Velora M. King, age 88, entered into Eternal Life with her Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Thayer County Health Services, Hebron, Nebraska.   She was born on February 23, 1936, in Ottawa, Kansas to Raymond and Mattie (Fisher) Miskimon.

She graduated from Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Kansas.

She...

Sep 8, 2024

Davenport resident, Harry Lewis Sanner, 92, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, Nebraska.

Harry was born November 20, 1931, in Davenport, Nebraska to Lillian and Delbert Sanner.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Robert and Dean Sanner, and sister Doris (Sanner) Culbertson; and brother-in-law Harry...

Aug 30, 2024

Sheryl Lynn Templin was born 6/21/43 in Deshler, Nebraska, to Bud & Elnora (Pitts) Buhl.  She passed away 8/30/24 at the Fillmore County Hospital after becoming ill 3/17/24.

Sue was baptized and confirmed at the Christian Church in Hebron, Ne. She attended grade school in Hebron.   In 1953, shortly after the tornado, her family moved to Fullerton,...

Aug 9, 2024

James Larry Holtzen of Deshler, Nebraska, the son of Larry and Deanna (Cottam-Koerwitz) Holtzen was born in Hebron, Nebraska on October 12, 1959.  He departed this life on August 9, 2024 in Deshler, Nebraska at the age of 64 due to failing health.

Jim was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler where he was baptized...

Aug 2, 2024

Lori Ann Mitchell was born on February 24, 1957 in Delano, CA. She passed away peacefully on Friday August 2nd in Lincoln, NE at the age of 67. Lori was the daughter of Joseph Barton Williams and Jerry Ann (Ragsdale) Williams. She grew up in Bakersfield, CA with her three older siblings Philip, Keith and Diane. She graduated from...

Jul 26, 2024

Linda Groves, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on July 26th, 2024 at the age of 76.

She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Behavior in addition to many certifications and accolades that reflected her studious nature.

Linda had a passion for music, art, philosophy, and reading. She loved plants and animals. She...

Jul 22, 2024

Linda Kay Sterba (Deepe), 73, of Hebron, Nebraska, passed away peacefully in her home on July 22, 2024, surrounded by her children. Born on April 3, 1951, in Deshler, Nebraska, Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, cherished for her love of family and her skills in camping and cooking.

She was raised and schooled in...