Obituaries

Lexington NE Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area

Frank L Henigan

Frank L Henigan

Jan 10, 2024

Frank L. Hengian, age 82, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the Lexington Regional Health Center.

Frank was born on November 29, 1941, in Buckley, Michigan, to Robert and Ruth (Skellett) Henigan.

Frank was united in marriage to Glory Jo Eland, and the couple blended their two families. Frank enjoyed playing cards, dice and carving.

He was the...

James Richard Carlson

James Richard Carlson

Jan 9, 2024

James "Jim" R. Carlson, 84, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington after suffering a stroke at home in bed.

 Born May 5, 1939, to Rolf and Vesta Carlson, he grew up in Bertrand, NE, the third of four children (Fred, Pat, and Tim, all...

Miguel Angel Zamudio-Ceballos

Miguel Angel Zamudio-Ceballos

Jan 8, 2024

Miguel Ángel Zamudio-Ceballos, de 46 años, de Lexington, Nebraska, falleció el lunes 8 de enero de 2024 como resultado de un accidente automovilístico, afuera de Lexington, Nebraska.

El nació el 19 de diciembre de 1977 en Zamora, Michoacán, hijo de Carmelo Zamudio y Salud Ceballos. La familia se mudó a California durante unos años antes de hacer Nebraska su hogar...

Daniel Joseph Screws

Daniel Joseph Screws

Jan 7, 2024

 

Daniel Joseph Screws, 48, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Bryan Medical East Campus, in Lincoln, Nebraska, as a result of lingering health issues.

Daniel was born December 17, 1975, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he lived until his family moved to Lexington, NE, in 1991. Dan graduated from Lexington High School in 1994. ...

Gladys L. Hodgson

Gladys L. Hodgson

Jan 4, 2024

Gladys L. Hodgson, 96, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska.

She was born on March 24, 1927, in Valentine, Nebraska, to Charles and Blanche (Shulenberger) Clements. Upon the death of Charles, in 1931, Gladys and her family moved to Lexington where Blanche met and married Glenn Woodward...

Richard LaVern Zern

Richard LaVern Zern

Jan 1, 2024

Richard LaVern Zern, 63, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at his home in Overton.

He was born on July 6, 1960, in Minden, Nebraska, to LaVern and Glenna (Johnson) Zern. He attended Minden Public Schools and graduated from Minden High School with the class of 1979. After High School, Richard joined the United States Navy...

Shirley Ann Smets

Shirley Ann Smets

Jan 1, 2024

Shirley Ann Smets, 86, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on January 1, 2024, at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. She was born on February 22, 1937, to Harry and Marie (Heye) Sprague on the family farm near Huntley, Nebraska.

Shirley graduated from Huntley Schools with the class of 1955. She was united in marriage to William "Bill" Smets at...

Louis Gomez

Louis Gomez

Dec 29, 2023

 

Louis Gomez, 84, of Lexington passed away on December 29, 2023, at Kearney Regional Medical Center.

Louie was born on September 7, 1939, in Gothenburg, NE to Primo and Estefania (Martinez) Gomez.  He was the 7th of 8 children. His family moved to Lexington when he was a small child and he attended Lexington Public Schools, graduating with the...

Luis Morales

Luis Morales

Dec 28, 2023

 Luis Daniel Morales, 35, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, on December 28, 2023, at the Earl B. Hadlow Community Hospice Center, in Jacksonville, Florida.  

He was born on January 5, 1988, in Bakersfield, California. He moved to Lexington as a child from Chicago.

His goal was to at least make it to Christmas. He was happy to at least...

Cheryln Ruth Libal

Cheryln Ruth Libal

Dec 28, 2023

Cheryln Ruth Libal, 75, of Lexington passed away December 28th, 2023, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.  She was born December 29, 1947, at Lexington, the 3rd of 4 children born to Wilson Libal and Berenice (Velte) Libal.

Cheryln attended District 18 and Lexington High School where she was involved in band and pep club. She graduated from Lexington High School with...

Barbara Louise Herrmann

Barbara Louise Herrmann

Dec 22, 2023

Barbara "Barb" Louise Herrmann, 76, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at her home. Barb will be remembered as a stubborn, caring, and smart individual who had a tough love approach to life.

She was born on December 9, 1947, in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Tobey and Barbara (Lamb) Stull. Barb attended Gothenburg High School and later...

Gary Lee Hammond

Gary Lee Hammond

Dec 20, 2023

Gary Lee Hammond, 83, of Lexington, Nebraska, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska.

He was born on October 31, 1940, in Lexington, Nebraska to Walter Lee and Myrene (Kincheloe) Hammond. He graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1958. His first marriage...

Ronald August Stahla

Ronald August Stahla

Dec 18, 2023

Ronald August Stahla, 83, of Lexington, Nebraska went to Heaven on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington.

He was born on November 24, 1940, in Kimball, Nebraska to August and Sarah Stahla. He was the oldest of four children. August was a self-taught county surveyor. Ron helped his dad with surveying and farming. Ron graduated...

Phyllis Jean Hauptmeier

Phyllis Jean Hauptmeier

Dec 2, 2023

Phyllis Jean Hauptmeier, 84, of Kearney (formerly of Overton) died peacefully at her home on December 2, 2023, surrounded by family.

Phyllis was born on May 5, 1939, in Creston, Iowa, to Elmer and Beatrice (Wycoff-Abbott) Hetland. She attended Creston Public Schools and graduated in 1957. She then went on to attend Creston Junior College, graduating in 1959. She finished...

John L. Volk

John L. Volk

Nov 13, 2023

 

John L. Volk, 33, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away at his home surrounded by family and loved ones after fighting a brave battle with cancer.

He was born on August 21, 1990, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington to Charles J. and Beverly J. (Parker) Volk. John attended Cozad Public Schools where he was a proud Haymaker. He loved attending...

Ruth Eleanor Fagot

Ruth Eleanor Fagot

Nov 8, 2023

Ruth E. Fagot, 94, of McCook, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Nebraska with her loving family by her side.

She was born on November 22, 1928, in Milford, Nebraska to Roland and Harriet (Weaver) Miller. Ruth graduated from Milford High School with the class of 1946. She then moved on...

Kathy Yvonne Stark

Kathy Yvonne Stark

Nov 6, 2023

 

Kathy Yvonne Stark, 74, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

She was born on June 10, 1949, in Lexington, Nebraska, the 3rd of 4 children born to Loren Leith Stark and Gaile June (Stedman) Stark. Kathy attended grade school, junior high and through her junior year at Lexington Public...

Dawn Lee Joeckel

Dawn Lee Joeckel

Nov 5, 2023

 

Dawn Lee Joeckel, 68, of Callaway, Nebraska, formerly of Taylor, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 7, 1955 in Denver, Colorado, to Neil and Shirley (Schaffroth) Harmon. Her family lived in various places before she attended school in Clear Lake, Texas and graduated from Clear Lake High...

Andrew B. Krajewski

Andrew B. Krajewski

Nov 1, 2023

 

Andrew B. “Andy” Krajewski, 92 of Johnson Lake, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Elwood Care Center after a long, valiant battle with cancer.

Andy was born on August 14, 1931, in Ashton, Nebraska to Joseph and Agnes (Goc) Krajewski. At the age of 3, the family moved to Omaha where he attended Catholic grade schools...

Pat Post

Pat Post

Oct 29, 2023

Pat A. Post, 87, a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born on July 2, 1936, in Lexington, Nebraska to Marion Menke and Helen (Strauss) Menke. She attended rural grade school at District 16 until she went to...