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Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area
Virginia Alice Tracy
Feb 14, 2026
Virginia Alice Tracy, 78, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her home on February 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughter.
Born on February 21, 1947, in Valparaiso, Florida to Heinz and Carol Templin, Virginia. She was a dedicated individual who completed her high school education and pursued her passion for caring for others by earning a nursing degree.
She was...
Leonard Joseph Hofaker
Feb 13, 2026
On February 13, 2026, Leonard Joseph Hofaker, 93, formerly of Lexington, was carried into the arms of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. To the heavenly home his heart so longed for. So, though we mourn his death, we rejoice in the eternal life he now has. One day we will meet again in everlasting praises to God.
Leonard was born...
Thomas Ray Prasch
Feb 11, 2026
Thomas Ray Prasch, 78, formerly of Lexington, died in his sleep on February 11, 2026, at the Central Nebraska Veteran's Home in Kearney, with hospice care nearby. His brothers Steve and David, and daughter Katie had been with him just before.
He was born on July 26, 1947. He was the first of four boys born to Don and Betty Prasch...
Pamela Sue Johnson
Feb 11, 2026
Pamela Sue Johnson, 68, of Eustis, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 21, 1957, in Longmont, Colorado, to Alan and Esther (Abels) Debban. She attended public school in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1975. Pamela later went on to attend and graduate from...
Alice Jean Dreher
Feb 9, 2026
Alice Jean Dreher, 98, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Ridgeway Senior Living in Lexington.
Alice Jean was born on March 11, 1927, at her parent's home in Iroquois County, Illinois, to James Thomas and Susan Catherine (Elbert) Leggott. Alice Jean was the sixth of nine children.
She attended grade school at Leggottville, a rural school in...
Craig Leon Meads
Feb 8, 2026
Craig L. Meads, 83, of Kearney, formerly of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Kearney, Nebraska.
Craig was born on November 6, 1942, in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Marshall and Veneta Meads. He was raised south of Ainsworth on a ranch and attended rural schools until they moved to Callaway in 1957. He graduated in 1961 from Callaway...
Dorthy Fay Schultze
Feb 4, 2026
Dorthy (Dotty) Fay Schultze passed away February 4, 2026 in Corpus Christi, Texas
She was born on December 9, 1969 to Victor Roy and ruby Ellen (Brown) Schultze in Lexington, Nebraska. Dotty graduated from Lexington High School in 1989. She moved around and then called Corpus Christi, Texas home. Dotty loved her cats, her bike and her special friends she made in...
Roger Reutlinger
Feb 4, 2026
Roger Reutlinger, 80, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Lexington.
Roger was born on November 25, 1945, in Central City, Nebraska, to Samuel F. Reutlinger and Wauneta Moser Reutlinger. His parents moved to Lexington in 1952, where he began kindergarten at Pershing Elementary School. He graduated in 1964 from Lexington High School. While...
Paula Blodgett
Feb 2, 2026
Paula Sue Whittaker was born in Lexington Nebraska on May 24th,1940 to Mary and Luther (Paul) Whittaker. She was the 3rd of 4 children. Growing up as a child she was an excellent student and by all accounts very much of a tom boy.
On May 25th, 1958, she married the love of her life, Marvin Blodgett Jr. Quite literally, he...
Jane Marie Zeleski
Jan 26, 2026
Jane Marie Zeleski, 63, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Lexington, after a long battle with cancer.
Jane was born in Loup City, Nebraska on June 30, 1962, and was immediately adopted by Henry and Emily Janulewicz. She grew up on a farm and enjoyed every aspect of helping her parents with...
Marjorie Allison
Jan 22, 2026
Marjorie "Marge" Arlene (Edwards) Allison, 101 of Cozad, formerly of Lexington, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living in Cozad on January 22, 2026.
Marge was born to John and Donna Edwards on May 3, 1924, in her Uncle Charlie and Aunt Lulu's main floor bedroom in Oconto, NE. As the oldest of four children, hard work...
Ron Schultz
Jan 20, 2026
Ron Schultz, age 82, of Ulysses, KS passed away on January 20, 2026, at Western Prairie Senior Living, in Ulysses, KS. Born January 17, 1944, in Lexington, NE, the son of Lewis Edward and Anna Kristine (Bailey) Schultz.
Ron was born and raised in Lexington, NE, where he attended local schools and spent his early years working at the local grocery...
Daniel Matias
Jan 18, 2026
Daniel Matias, 41, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Lexington.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez officiating.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place in accordance with Daniel's wishes.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the family...
Hilda Lina Gonzalez Lopez
Jan 18, 2026
Hilda Lina Gonzalez Lopez, 69, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at her home in Lexington.
Mass will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington.
There will be a rosary at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Hilda's final resting place will be in Guatemala, in accordance with her...
Everett "Butch" Hagan
Jan 15, 2026
Everett “Butch” Wayne Hagan, age 84, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at CHI Health Good Samaritan West Tower in Kearney, Nebraska, surrounded by his loving family.
Butch was born on June 16, 1941, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Rawlin “Tuffy” Hagan and Lucille Irene “LeDroit” Hagan. He was a lifelong resident of Lexington and a man deeply devoted...
James Van Mark
Jan 13, 2026
James "Jim" Van Mark, 91, of Lexington, Nebraska, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Cozad, Nebraska, surrounded by his loving family.
James was born on March 25th, 1934, in Torrington, Wyoming, to John and Anna (Flurry) Van Mark. His family moved to Sidney when he was five years old. He met his future...
Betty Nelson
Jan 10, 2026
Betty R. Nelson, 92, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Brookdale Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
She was born on January 24, 1933, in Purdum, Nebraska, to Lewie and Anna (Haumann) Simonton. Betty grew up in Purdum, though graduated from Broken Bow High School with the class of 1950. On June 6, 1952, Betty was united...
Michael Dean Wescoat
Jan 6, 2026
Michael Dean Wescoat, 60, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on January 6, 2026, at his home in Lexington.
He was born on October 5, 1965, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Willis and Eileen (Schumm) Wescoat. He attended school in Lexington and graduated with the class of 1984.
He worked at various jobs during his life. He was an avid Alabama fan and enjoyed...
Konnie Kay Turner
Jan 2, 2026
Konnie Kay Turner, 68, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the CountryHouse Residence in Kearney.
Konnie was born on September 24, 1957, in Overton to Bob and Lillias (Gehle) Davenport. She attended Overton Public School and graduated with the class of 1976. On September 16, 1978, she was united in marriage to Kevin Jaye Turner. They...
Silke Dayke Laguna
Jan 2, 2026
Silke Dayke Laguna, 47, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Santos Ordonez officiating.
Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Lexington.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for...
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