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Lexington NE Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area
Brad Dean De Groot
Dec 7, 2025
Brad De Groot, DVM, PhD
“Dying in one’s sleep is called a kiss of God, and dying on the Sabbath is a gift that is merited by piety.”
-Susannah Heschel
Bradley Dean De Groot entered into his eternal reward on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, December 7, 2025, after an eight-year trial with neuroendocrine tumors. Brad’s parents, Glenn and E. Joy De Groot welcomed...
Vernon Eugene Thompson, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Vernon Eugene Thompson, Sr.,78, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
He was born on December 30, 1946, in Savannah, Missouri, to Verne Washington and Beulah Fern (Ulmer) Thompson. The family moved to Malvern, Iowa where Vernon attended school and graduated from Malvern High School with the class of...
Thomas Joseph Kennedy, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Thomas Joseph Kennedy, Sr. 86, of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born in Rosebud, South Dakota, on December 7, 1938, to William and Susie Kennedy. He was one of 17 children. He left home at the age of 13. He started working ranch jobs around the Cody,...
Maureen Lauby
Dec 2, 2025
Maureen Lauby passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 79.
Maureen was born and raised in western Nebraska. She graduated from Mitchell High School. Maureen attended Chardon State College and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where she graduated with a Master's Degree. She was a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and practiced counseling in Lincoln,...
Lois Lorraine Karr
Nov 30, 2025
Lois Lorraine Karr, 94, of Grand Island, formally of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Riverside Lodge retirement community in Grand Island, Nebraska.
She was born on April 17, 1931, in Arapahoe, Nebraska to John and Nellie (Hayworth) Michel. She was born on a farm south of Elwood, Nebraska and in 1936, the family moved to Lexington....
Mary Ann Schinzel
Nov 30, 2025
Mary Ann (Wengler) Schinzel, 86, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Overton died November 30, 2025, at Broadwell Senior Living.
Born the youngest of six children on June 19, 1939, in Overton, Nebraska to William and Matilda (Bluel) Wengler, Mary Ann attended District 48 country school and graduated from Overton High School. She obtained a cosmetology license from Grand Island Beauty School....
Phyllis Jean Hollibaugh
Nov 29, 2025
Phyllis Jean Hollibaugh, 91, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 10, 1934, in Overton, Nebraska, to Herman and Helen (Jorgensen) Adams. She attended school in Overton and graduated from Overton High School with the class of 1952. On May 21, 1952, Phyllis was united in marriage to...
Jeremy James Udstrand
Nov 28, 2025
Jeremy James Udstrand, 48, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Lexington Regional Health Center.
He was born on July 30, 1977, in Riverside, California, to Jerry and Cathy (Key) Udstrand. He attended and graduated high school and went to college in Monroe, Utah, before making his home in Lexington where he lived with his fiancé...
Sarah Faith Louise Steele
Nov 26, 2025
Sarah Faith Louise Steele, 32, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Nebraska.
She was born on November 3, 1993, to Craig Steele and Angie Miller in Kearney, Nebraska. She grew up in Gothenburg where she attended school.
While in school Sarah played volleyball and thrived in choir. Music has always been a big part of her life. She...
Sharon Kay Spuhler
Nov 25, 2025
Sharon Kay Spuhler, 64, of Cozad, formerly of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad.
She was born on October 13, 1961, in Lexington, Nebraska to Robert and Mildred (Way) Spuhler. She attended public school in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School.
Sharon was in a long-term partnership with Robert Franklin "Frank" Dugger....
Maria La Paz Robles Ramirez
Nov 21, 2025
Mary Robles Ramirez, born Maria La Paz Sanchez, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at the age of 91.
She was born on May 4, 1934, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Pedro and Juanita (Torres) Sanchez.Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was married to Florentino Robles and later to Johnnie Ramirez, who both preceded...
Brad Williams
Nov 19, 2025
Brad Williams, 82, of Johnson Lake, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Lexington Regional Health Center.
He was born on September 14, 1943, in Holdrege, Nebraska. His father was a pharmacist, so he went to school in several towns before moving to Lexington, Nebraska. He attended Lexington Public Schools and graduated from high school in 1961.
He moved to Lincoln,...
Maxine Feddersen
Nov 18, 2025
Betty Maxine Feddersen, age 104, entered the Heavenly Kingdom of our Father on November 18, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1921, in Buffalo, Nebraska, the seventh of ten children born to William and Effie (Wood) Koehn, growing up in a lively household of twelve.
Maxine often fondly recalled her childhood in an old five-room farmhouse with a wide porch...
Merlin W. "Butch" Richardson
Nov 17, 2025
Merlin W. "Butch" Richardson, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his home.
He was born on November 7, 1943, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Willis and Thelma (Wood) Richardson. He attended Morton Elementary until his 8th grade year. Butch was an incredibly hard-working man, dedicating many years to several companies, including driving truck for Stieb’s,...
Robert "Bob" Martin
Nov 14, 2025
Robert (Bob) Grant Martin, 84, of Lexington, NE, passed away Friday morning November 14, 2025, in his home after fighting a heart issue since January.
Bob was born February 19, 1941, to Alice Margaret (Neff) Martin and Grant Cundy Martin. He was the youngest of three children blessed to this union, having two sisters Phyllis and Virginia. He was baptized and...
Jack Ross Maxcy
Nov 14, 2025
Jack Ross Maxcy, 73, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha with his loving family by his side.
He was born on November 8, 1952 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Herald and Ellen (Hopkins) Maxcy. Jack was one of ten children, he received his education from Bayard Public Schools, graduating...
Kevin Jaye "KJ" Turner
Nov 14, 2025
Kevin Jaye "KJ" Turner, 68, of Overton, Nebraska, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska.
He was born on August 23, 1957, in Kearney, Nebraska to Harding and Helen Turner. He attended public school in Odessa and Elm Creek and graduated from Elm Creek High School with the class of 1975. Upon...
Arlin Dale Laughlin
Nov 9, 2025
Arlin Dale Laughlin was born on August 27, 1932, in Rockbridge, Ohio. He was welcomed into this world by his mother, Nona Bailey. He passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Cozad, Nebraska where he had lived the past few years to be near his daughter, Kristi. Arlin who went by the name "Dale" went to school and graduated...
Anita Loree Martin
Nov 8, 2025
It is with sadness, love, and gratitude for her life that we announce the passing of Anita Loree Martin (Trembly). A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God. Anita entered the gates of heaven on November 8th, 2025, at the age of 73.Born September 28th, 1952, in Wray Colorado, her family moved from St Francis, KS to Cozad,...
Kathleen Lynette (Darby) Garrelts
Nov 5, 2025
Kathleen Lynette Darby Garrelts, better known as Mom and Grandma to her family, Kay to her many friends, and Mrs. Garrelts to her many, many students, graduated this life on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.
Kay was born January 2nd, 1945, to Richard and Gwendolyn (Burton) Darby of Pleasanton, Nebraska. She was the 2nd of 12 siblings. On March 24, 1967 she...
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