Obituaries

Lexington NE Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area

Joyce M Reil

Joyce M Reil

Sep 23, 2025

Joyce M. Reil, 83, formerly of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Providence Place in Hastings, Nebraska.

She was born on October 30, 1941, in Turlock, California to Harry and Fern (Smith) Lazar. The family moved to Nebraska where Joyce attended and graduated from Aurora High School with the class of 1959. Joyce was united in marriage...

Joyce M. Shatters

Joyce M. Shatters

Sep 20, 2025

Joyce M. Shatters, 81, of Kearney went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Brookestone Gardens in Kearney, Nebraska.

Joyce was born November 21, 1943 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska to Frank and Gladys (Sheldon) Denson. She was one of 6 children.

She grew up in Overton and graduated from Overton High School with the class of 1961. She married...

Jose Miguel Chavez

Jose Miguel Chavez

Sep 19, 2025

José Miguel Chávez, de 34 años, de Cozad, anteriormente de Lexington, falleció el viernes 19 de septiembre de 2025 en Great Plains Health en North Platte, Nebraska.

La visitacion se llevará a cabo el martes, 23 de septiembre de 2025, de 4-6 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington.

Misa de cuerpo presente se llevara a cabo el martes...

Jana Dee Ivey

Jana Dee Ivey

Sep 19, 2025

Jana Dee Ivey, 63, of Johnson Lake, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 4, 1962, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to Roy and Dorothy (Slaughter) Bentley. She attended grade school in Willow Island, later attending high school in Gothenburg. She graduated from Gothenburg...

Helvia Fierro Piñon

Helvia Fierro Piñon

Sep 16, 2025

Helvia Fierro Piñon, de 77 años, de Lexington, Nebraska, falleció el martes 16 de septiembre de 2025 en el Centro Médico de la Universidad de Nebraska en Omaha, rodeada de su amada familia.

Nació el 23 de diciembre de 1947 en McNary, Texas, hija de Manuel Fierro y María Ascensión Reynosa. Helvia comenzó una relación con David, y cuatro hijos fueron...

Luis Alberto Hernandez Zavala

Luis Alberto Hernandez Zavala

Sep 15, 2025

Luis Alberto Hernandez Zavala, de Lexington, Nebraska, de 39 anos, fallecio el lunes 15 de septiembre de 2025, como resultado de un accidente automovilístico.

El nacio el 24 de agosto de 1986, en Tres Cruces Zacualpan, Mexico, hijo de Mario Hernandez y Maricela Zavala. Luis se mudo a Lexington en el ano 2011. En seguida fue contratado para trabajar en el...

Mary Elizabeth Gleason

Mary Elizabeth Gleason

Sep 14, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Potter Gleason went to meet her Lord and Savior on September 14, 2025, at Brookstone Gardens in Kearney, Nebraska.

Mary's prayer service will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Northside Community Church, 4310 17th Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, with Pastor Steve Miller officiating at 10:30 a.m.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Northside Community Church,...

Terry J. Gullion

Terry J. Gullion

Sep 10, 2025

Terry J. Gullion, 63, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at CHI Health/Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 4, 1961 in Lexington, Nebraska to Charles E. and Louise E. (Miler) Gullion. Terry received his education from Lexington Public Schools. Following high school, Terry enlisted in the United States...

Jose Felix Pineda

Jose Felix Pineda

Sep 10, 2025

José Félix Pineda, de 59 años, residente de Lexington, Nebraska, falleció inesperadamente en su hogar el 10 de septiembre de 2025.

Nació el 21 de mayo de 1966 en Guatemala, hijo de Miguel Pineda y Clementina Alvizures.

José era conocido por su pasión por la pesca, el camping y los preciados momentos que pasaba con su familia. Disfrutaba mucho visitando la playa...

Lucille R. Grassmeyer

Lucille R. Grassmeyer

Sep 9, 2025

Lucille R. Grassmeyer, 95, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 19, 1930, on the family farm in Herndon, Kansas, to Adolph and Elizabeth (Grafel) Kleint. She attended school in Herndon and graduated from Herndon High School with the class...

Ila F. Yung

Ila F. Yung

Sep 6, 2025

Ila F. Yung, 93, formerly of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Bailey Pointe Assisted Living at Van Dorn in Lincoln, Nebraska, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 9, 1931, in Inavale, Nebraska, to Otto and Elsie (Lambrecht) Skjelver, the youngest of four girls. She attended school at District 66 and graduated from Red...

Ronald Ray Jewett

Ronald Ray Jewett

Sep 5, 2025

Ronald Ray Jewett, 74, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2025, at his home in Overton.

He was born on May 26, 1951, in Lexington, Nebraska, to T. Rufus and Mary (Brown) Jewett and was one of twelve children. He attended school in Overton and graduated from Overton High School with the class of 1969. After graduation,...

Rosa D. Gonzalez Acevedo

Rosa D. Gonzalez Acevedo

Sep 5, 2025

Rosa D. Gonzalez Acevedo, 72, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Lakeview in Grand Island, Nebraska.

She was born on August 30, 1953, in Havana, Cuba, to Reynolds Gonzalez and Mirta Acevedo. She attended public school and received her bachelor's degree in Cuba, before moving to the United States.

She loved listing...

Steve L Kirkpatrick

Steve L Kirkpatrick

Sep 1, 2025

Steven Leroy Kirkpatrick, 65, of Cozad, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, passed away peacefully at Kearney Regional Medical Center on September 1, 2025.

He was born on May 1, 1960 in Lexington, NE to LeRoy Kirkpatrick and Bernice Reitzel Kirkpatrick Walton. Steve loved his family and his many friends. Steve graduated from Lexington High School.

Steve worked at a variety of jobs over...

Emiliano Alfado Benitez

Emiliano Alfado Benitez

Aug 29, 2025

Emiliano Alfado Benitez, born on August 27, 2025, in Omaha, touched our lives for the briefest of moments. With a joyful spirit that seemed too vast for his small frame, he illuminated the hearts of his family and friends during his time with us.

His journey on this earth was short, spanning only two precious days, marked by love and hope....

Isaias Rafael Pop

Isaias Rafael Pop

Aug 23, 2025

Isaias Rafael Pop, 24, of North Platte, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in North Platte.

He was born on October 30, 2000, in El Monte, California, to Ernesto Pop Hernandez and Sonia E. Villa de Leon. At four months old, his family moved to Lexington, Nebraska. Isaias attended public schools in Lexington, where he took...

Larry J. Puls

Larry J. Puls

Aug 23, 2025

Larry J. Puls, 77, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away peacefully in his sleep from cancer on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Ridgeway Senior Living in Lexington.

Larry was born on February 15, 1948, in Elwood, Nebraska to Leonard and Evelyn Puls, the third of four boys. He attended school in Elwood. Larry worked several construction jobs in his youth, settling at...

LaDonna Sue Kwiatkowski

LaDonna Sue Kwiatkowski

Aug 19, 2025

LaDonna Sue Kwiatkowski, 73, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on July 9, 1952, in Lexington, Nebraska to Raymond and Leola (VonLoh) Fahrenbruch. The family moved to Bertrand, where she attended school, and graduated from Bertrand High School with the class...

Joan Joyce Novak

Joan Joyce Novak

Aug 19, 2025

Joan Joyce Novak, 81, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Lexington Regional Health Center.

She was born on April 27, 1944, in Cozad, Nebraska, to William and Vera (Earll) Brock. She attended public school in Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1962. After graduation, Joan began working at Tenneco,...

Angelina Navarrete Chavez

Angelina Navarrete Chavez

Aug 18, 2025

Angelina Navarrete Chavez, 19, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Monday, August 18, 2025, in Lexington.

She was born on October 7, 2005, in Fresno, California to Francisco and Maria (Chavez) Navarrete. The family later made their home in Lexington, Nebraska, where she graduated from Lexington High School with the class of...