May 6, 2024

Diane Marie (McKenzie) Currey was born at home in Hebron, Nebraska on January 16, 1943.  She was the 2nd of 4 children of Richard McKenzie and Delma (Brewer) McKenzie. She died on May 6, 2024 at the age of 81. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary school with some of her life-long friends. She graduated from Hebron High School in...

Apr 14, 2024

William Edward “Bill” Johnson, 85, of Hebron, died Sunday April 14, 2024, at Thayer County Health Services surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born July 8, 1938 to Fredrick and Avis (Richardson) Johnson in Boise, Idaho.  He graduated from Boise High School and joined the US Navy in 1956.  Bill married the love of his life,...

Apr 13, 2024

Murray Gene Johnson was born to Eldon and Edna Johnson on March 10, 1955 in Deshler, Nebraska.  On April 13, 2024 at the age of 69, Murray passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He loved God, his family, and his country.

Murray attended Davenport Community School where he graduated in 1973....

Apr 11, 2024

Kevin Meester, 63, of Hebron, passed away on April 11, 2024, at the Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home in Hebron.  He was born on February 10, 1961.

A Graveside Service will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Hebron, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.   Price Funeral Home of Hebron is assisting with arrangements....

Apr 8, 2024

Leonard Henry Wortman passed away on April 8, 2024 peacefully at home, at the age of 93 years, 9 months 17 days.  He was born to Henry & Johanna (Stolnow) Wortman on June 22, 1930 at the family farm at Ruskin, NE.

Leonard served in the Marines and was stationed in California.  He was united in marriage...

Mar 28, 2024

James Arthur Glaze Jr., a dedicated Navy Chaplain's Assistant and retired member of the US Navy, passed away on March 28, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on July 16, 1953, James lived a life marked by service, love, and devotion to his country and family.

Throughout his esteemed career in the Navy, James exemplified honor,...

Mar 25, 2024

Orville L. (Bill) Coady was born at home on December 8, 1936, in Stamford, Nebraska, to Wm. Orville and Ruth (Clawson) Coady. He died on March 25, 2024, at Harbor Senior Care in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 87.

Growing up, he was busy being a student, an athlete, and an equal parts protective and teasing...

Mar 24, 2024

Joseph Gerald Hergott Jr. of Gilead, NE. the 5th child of Joseph G. and Beverly (Darling) Hergott, Sr. was born in Fairbury, NE. on October 10th, 1962. He departed this life late Sunday night, March 24, 2024, at Jefferson Community Health and Life in Fairbury, NE. He was 61 years old.

Joey grew up on a farm...

Mar 6, 2024

Avianna Camari Lively was born asleep on March 6, 2024, at Thayer County Health Services in Hebron.

She is survived by her parents, Anthony D. Lively and Brittany M. Miller of Hebron, siblings Aiden Maxwell, Aunisti Lively, Ainslie Lively, and Aniah Lively. She is also survived by her paternal grandmother Terri Reynolds, paternal great-grandparents Steven Lively and...

Mar 5, 2024

Kurtis Todd Wiemers was born August 7,1971 in Lincoln, Nebraska at St Elizabeth Hospital.  He passed away on March 5, 2024, in Hebron, Nebraska.   At the age of 4 days old he was adopted by Merle and Marilyn (Will) Wiemers of Beatrice, Nebraska.   On December 19th, 1971 he was baptized into the Christian faith at the First Christian Church...

Mar 1, 2024

Jerry Rodney Lahners was born November 22, 1946 to Wayne and Thelma (Leff) Lahners at Mountford Hospital in Davenport, Nebraska. He departed this life suddenly on March 1, 2024 at Republic County Hospital in Belleville, Kansas at the age of 77 years, 3 months, and 10 days. Jerry grew up on a farm south of Carleton and had 1...

Feb 15, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" John Sterba, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on May 17th, 1936, in Chester, NE, to John Sterba, Jr. and Libbie Irene (Trzicky) Sterba, Jerry spent his early years on a farm halfway between Chester and Munden. Jerry was born during the great depression and...

Feb 15, 2024

Kenneth Allen Hofts (Age 74) passed at home on February 15, 2024, from complications of cancer.

He was born June 29, 1949 in Deshler, Nebraska to Victor and Bonnie (Williams) Hofts. He was the oldest of 5 children, who survived him; Linda (Allen) Hillgren, Barbara (Gene) Seipel, Roger (Theresa) Hofts, and Nancy (Phil) Prater, numerous Nieces and...

Feb 15, 2024

Gladys Willmore, age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Gladys was born, Gladys Matilda Harms, in Deshler Nebraska on August 13, 1940. She graduated from Hebron High School and married Max Willmore. She spent her life working several personal assistant and office jobs in legal, corporate, and church offices. She traveled with her family living in Hebron...

Feb 9, 2024

Ronald Raymond Hintz (80), of Hebron, NE, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home in Hebron, NE.

Ron was born on the family farm near Belvidere, NE, to Raymond and Marie (Nichols) Hintz on February 25, 1943. Upon the passing of his mother Marie, Raymond later married Marie’s sister Ina, who raised Darrell...

Feb 7, 2024

Kenneth Eugene Degenhardt, age 73, of Hebron, Nebraska, went to be with his heavenly Father on February 7th, 2024 after a 2 year battle with cancer.

He was born on September 12, 1950 to Max and Gladys (Bartling) Degenhardt at the family farmstead South of Hebron, Nebraska. He grew up the second oldest of 7 children: Denny...

Jan 24, 2024

Helen Darlene (Kling) Boatman, daughter of Ruben and Esther (Stark) Kling, was born on September 21, 1941 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. She passed away after a short battle from lung cancer on January 24, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 3 days.

Helen was the oldest of five children.  ...

Jan 18, 2024

Don LeRoy Betten, son of Bernard Betten and Anita (Meyer) Betten, was born on December 29, 1955, in Deshler, Nebraska.  He departed this life on January 18, 2024 at the age of 68 years.  Don was one of four children.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Ruskin, Nebraska.  His confirmation verse was Joshua 1:9....

Dec 12, 2023

On October 24, 1980, a baby boy was born in Belleville, Kansas. He was God’s answer to many prayers. His parents named him Matthew John: Matthew, because he was a “Gift of God”, and John after both his grandpas: John Hofts and John Zucker.

Matt was welcomed into God’s family through Holy Baptism at Peace Lutheran Church...

Nov 25, 2023

Christopher Bruce Pavelka Sr., beloved husband, father, Papa, and friend, passed away on November 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 22, 1967, in Fullerton, California, Chris’ life was filled with laughter and love. His loud, belly-laugh was a rememberable characteristic that those who knew him will not soon forget. Chris had an unwavering good spirit and...