Obituaries

Lexington NE Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area

Jolene Marie Fischer

Jolene Marie Fischer

Aug 23, 2023

Jolene Marie Adams Fischer, 64, of Grand Island, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

She was born on August 23, 1959, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, to Billy C and Rita Mae (Tingelhoff) Adams. She lived and traveled to different countries while her father was in the Air Force. This is where she began collecting coins....

Glenda Kay Debban

Glenda Kay Debban

Aug 22, 2023

Glenda Kay Debban, 81, of Kearney, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side.

She was born on September 7, 1941, in Cozad, Nebraska, to William D. and Doris Ora (Peden) Armagost. She graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1960. In 1960, she moved to Lexington. On October...

Alfred Lee Carr

Alfred Lee Carr

Aug 18, 2023

Alfred "Al" Lee Carr, 83, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023, at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska.

He was born on November 25, 1939, in Platteville, Colorado to Robert and Elizabeth (Stieb) Carr. In his youth, he spent many years working with his father at his Hay business. Al was united in marriage to Carol...

Sharon Marie Booth

Sharon Marie Booth

Aug 16, 2023

 

Sharon Marie (Owings) Booth, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at her home in Lexington, Nebraska.

Sharon was born on September 27, 1938 in Gothenburg, Nebraska along with her twin sister, Sherrill to Faye (Slack) and Leslie Owings.

Sharon attended Gothenburg High School. She worked various jobs prior to meeting Roger Booth. She was united in marriage...

Peter T. Ellingson

Peter T. Ellingson

Aug 14, 2023

 

Peter Thane Ellingson passed away in the home that he loved with family by his side on August 14, 2023. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on December 13, 1940, to Elmer Torger Ellingson and Marcella Bernice (Carpenter) Ellingson. He grew up with his parents and older Sister, Sallie, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. While quite young Pete felt a...

Vicente Huerta

Vicente Huerta

Aug 13, 2023

 

Vicente Huerta, 74, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lexington.

Services are pending.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.  Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Robert L. "Bob" Hoing

Robert L. "Bob" Hoing

Aug 12, 2023

 

Robert L. “Bob” Hoing, 63, of Overton, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Bob was born on May 2, 1960 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Earl Leroy and Janice Marie (Koester) Hoing. Bob attended public schools in Grand Island and graduated from Grand Island Northwest with the class...

Cindy Callahan

Cindy Callahan

Aug 10, 2023

Cindy Callahan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 10, 2023, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska.

She was born on June 17, 1960, in Omaha, Nebraska to Jens and Moira (Rushforth) Skovbo. She graduated from Ansley High School with the class of 1979. On January 12, 1980, Cindy married the love of her...

Rodney R. Swanson

Rodney R. Swanson

Aug 1, 2023

Rodney Ray Swanson, 87, of rural Overton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and friends.   Rod was born September 10th, 1935, in Lexington, NE to Kenneth and Evelyn (Young) Swanson.    He was an only child and lived in Gosper County until he was 4 years old. They moved to Dawson County...

Sharon Kay Jeffrey

Sharon Kay Jeffrey

Jul 30, 2023

Sharon Kay Jeffrey, 80, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Lexington, NE died July 30, 2023 at The Gardens Nursing Home.

She was born October 10, 1942 in Columbus, NE to Arthur & Wanda (Dowling) Schack.

Sharon graduated with the class of 1960 from Spencer High School. From there she attended business school in Omaha, NE where she met her...

Brian Mejia Paxtor

Brian Mejia Paxtor

Jul 24, 2023

Brian Mejia Paxtor, 12, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on July 24, 2023, in Gosper County as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born on August 18, 2010, in Lexington, Nebraska to Jesus Mejia and Ana Paxtor Mejia. Brian touched the lives of those around him with his infectious laughter, kind heart, and love for adventure. Brian...

Patricia Ann Larsen

Patricia Ann Larsen

Jul 21, 2023

Patricia Ann Larsen was born to Shelby and Dorthy (Blanks) Winingham on May 9th, 1943, in Versailles Missouri. Pat received her wings and went home to her Savior on Friday July 21st, 2023, in Cozad Nebraska. 

Pat’s early years with her parents and siblings were spent living in and attending school in Versailles, Peru and Decatur. She graduated from Decatur,...

Maria Paola Herrera

Maria Paola Herrera

Jul 20, 2023

 

 María Paola Herrera, de 73 años, de Lexington, Nebraska, falleció el jueves 20 de julio de 2023 en el Centro de Salud Regional de Lexington rodeada de su amorosa familia.

Nació el 26 de enero de 1950 en Usulután, El Salvador, hija de Teodoso Montana y Rosa Herrera. En 1989, María se mudó de El Salvador a California antes...

John H Ostrom

John H Ostrom

Jul 17, 2023

John H. Ostrom, 85, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 6, 1938, in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Harry H. Ostrom and Hazel S. Pettijohn. He grew up and attended school in Gothenburg, graduating from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1955. On January...

Dea J Morton

Dea J Morton

Jul 10, 2023

Loving wife and mother, Dea Jannine Morton of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on July 10th, 2023.

Dea was born August 5th,1959, in Redwood City, California to Albert and Oletta (Miles) Engelhart.

Dea’s quiet sweetness and selfless love for her family and pets was unmatched and will be so deeply missed.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 37...

Charlene J Holbein

Charlene J Holbein

Jul 7, 2023

Charlene J. Holbein, 72, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society – St. John’s in Kearney surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 4, 1951 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to James and Vera (Murray) Houchin. Charlene attended public schools in Gothenburg and graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1969....

Daniela Aguirre Carrillo

Daniela Aguirre Carrillo

Jun 28, 2023

Daniela Aguirre Carrillo, 51, de Lexington, Nebraska, fallecio el miercoles, 28 de junio de 2023, en el hospital de CHI Health Good Samaritan en Kearney, Nebraska.

Un tiempo de reunión con familia y amigos sera el domingo, 2 de julio de las 5-7 p.m. con un rosario a las 7 p.m en la funeraria de Reynolds-Love en Lexington.

La familia está...

Clara Bell Lantz

Clara Bell Lantz

Jun 26, 2023

 

Clara Bell Lantz, 95, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Lexington Regional Health Center.

She was born on March 28, 1928, in Cozad, Nebraska to Lynn and Francis (Newhouse) Hemphill. She attended public school in Cozad.

Clara was united in marriage to Victor Houser in 1944 and two children were blessed to this...

Floyd Edward Martin Sr.

Floyd Edward Martin Sr.

Jun 25, 2023

Floyd Edward Martin Sr, 88, of Oconto, Nebraska, passed away on June 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

He was born on November 6, 1934, in rural Custer County near Oconto, Nebraska to Leo and Tillie (Mason) Martin. He farmed south of Kearney and had numerous other jobs in the area. He ran the Martin Gulf Service Cycle and Auto Shop...

Sandra Sue Schnacker

Sandra Sue Schnacker

Jun 13, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” S. Schnacker, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Lexington Regional Medical Center in Lexington.

She was born on July 15, 1943, in Cozad, Nebraska, to Virgil Victor and Sophie Elnora (Weiland) Peden. Sandy attended Cozad public schools and Cozad High School. On January 10, 1964, she was united in marriage to James...