Obituaries

Lexington NE Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area

Timothy A Taft

Timothy A Taft

Nov 16, 2021

Timothy A. Taft, 70, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Bryan Medical Center-East Campus in Lincoln.

He was born on October 7, 1951 to Joe L. and Phyllis Joyce (Geistlinger) Taft. He received his education from Lexington Public Schools and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1970. He then pursued higher education...

Samantha Ann Rasmussen-Rich

Samantha Ann Rasmussen-Rich

Nov 10, 2021

Samantha Ann Rasmussen-Rich, 53, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at her home.

Samantha was born on July 18, 1968, in Syracuse, New York, to Gary and Donna (Cole) Rasmussen. She attended public schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1987.  In 2005, Samantha graduated from Central Community College-Kearney...

Rita M. Hinds

Rita M. Hinds

Nov 9, 2021

Rita M. Hinds, 93, of Lexington, Nebraska, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the Lexington Regional Health Center.

Rita was born October 4, 1928 to Thomas & Margaret (Mittman) Cooney at the family farm southwest of Overton. She attended country school approximately ½ mile east of the family farm and graduated High School in Lexington in 1946.

After graduation,...

ShariGay Sommer

ShariGay Sommer

Nov 9, 2021

Lexington - ShariGay Sommer, 60, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.

Shari was born November 6, 1961, in Stoughton, Massachusetts, to Robert and Phyllis (Buxton) Carlson. At birth she wighed about 4 pounds.While at the hospital she lost a pound, but she survived through sheer stubbornness and determination traits that...

Adam David Bean

Adam David Bean

Nov 8, 2021

Adam D. Bean, 40, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 in Gosper County.

Adam was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska on May 4, 1981, to David and Patty (Munnell) Bean. At the age of 6, his family moved from Arnold, Nebraska to Eustis, Nebraska. Adam attended and graduated from Eustis-Farnam High School with the class of...

Robbin Mary Dennis

Robbin Mary Dennis

Nov 8, 2021

Robbin Mary Dennis, 65 passed away November 8, 2021, at her home in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born March 11, 1956, in North Platte, Nebraska to Larry and Viola (Pearce) Preston. She grew up in the Arnold area. She attended school in Arnold, graduating with the class of 1974. She graduated in 1975 from Mid Plains Voc. Tech. in North...

Carol Ann Spangler

Carol Ann Spangler

Nov 5, 2021

Carol Ann Spangler, 80, of Oconto, Nebraska passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney. Carol was born on September 30, 1941, in Callaway, to Edwin and Daisy (Neth) Estergard.

Carol grew up on a farm near Callaway and graduated from Callaway High School with the class of 1959. She married the love of...

Beverly Elaine Anderson

Beverly Elaine Anderson

Nov 2, 2021

Beverly Elaine (Hatcher) Anderson, 88, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home.

She was born October 24, 1933 to Corwin Glen and Esther Lucille (McNulty) Hatcher in Cozad, Nebraska. Beverly graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1950 and enjoyed getting together with classmates over the years. One of her first jobs...

Bertila Retana

Bertila Retana

Oct 26, 2021

Bertila Retana, de 63 años, de Lexington, Nebraska, falleció el martes 26 de octubre de 2021 en el Hospital CHI Health Good Samaritan en Kearney.

Los servicios funerarios serán el viernes 29 de octubre de 2021 a las 2:00 pm en Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington.

El velorio se llevará a cabo el viernes 29 de octubre de 2021 de...

Jerry Lee Porter

Jerry Lee Porter

Oct 26, 2021

Celebrating The Life Of Jerry Lee Porter May 21, 1947 – October 26, 2021 Jerry Lee Porter of Sumner, NE passed away October 26, 2021, in Lexington. Born May 21, 1947 in Callaway, NE to Lloyd and Margaret (Buschow) Porter. Jerry grew up on a farm near Sumner, NE where he was active in all high school sports. After graduating...

Susan Kay Murdock

Susan Kay Murdock

Oct 24, 2021

Susan K. Murdock, 68, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Lexington Regional Health Center.

She was born on January 8, 1953 in Lexington, Nebraska to Otto C. and Esther E. (Haworth) Murdock. Susan attended public schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1971.

On November 18, 1971, Susan enlisted...

Arthur Lynn Schwarze

Arthur Lynn Schwarze

Oct 19, 2021

Arthur L. Schwarze, 76, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Lexington Regional Health Center. Arthur was born on November 8, 1944, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, to Herman & Alice (Paronto) Schwarze. He attended public schools in Kekoskee and Mayville and graduated from Mayville High School with the class of 1963. Following High School,...

Georgia Mae Speak

Georgia Mae Speak

Oct 17, 2021

Georgia M. Speak, 91, of Kearney, Nebraska passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. 

She was born November 24, 1929 in Lexington, Nebraska to George and Ida (Hatfield) Hofferber. She lived in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1947.

She was united in marriage to Bill J Speak on December...

William (Bill) Kenneth Holen

William (Bill) Kenneth Holen

Oct 14, 2021

William (Bill) Kenneth Holen 73 of Cozad passed away Oct. 14, 2021 at home after being placed on hospice care for a short time.

He was born June 4, 1948, in Kearney Nebraska to the late Kenneth William & Lucille Ann (Miller) Holen.

 He attended grade school in Bertrand through the third grade.  Then moved to Lexington with his family,...

Kent L. Cole

Kent L. Cole

Oct 12, 2021

Kent L. Cole, 79, of Callaway, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Callaway District Hospital.

He was born on September 24, 1942 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Iver and Irene (Uhlig) Cole. Kent attended public schools in Gothenburg and graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1961.

On March 25, 1964, Kent enlisted into the...

Janice E. Lichtenwalter

Janice E. Lichtenwalter

Oct 5, 2021

Janice E. Lichtenwalter, 78, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska.

She was born on November 7, 1942 in Lexington, Nebraska to Clifford and Laura (Voss) Wilcox. She attended public schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1961.

Janice was united in marriage...

Sharon Kay Hite

Sharon Kay Hite

Sep 29, 2021

Sharon Kay Hite, 77 of Cozad passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 surrounded by her family in Cozad.

Sharon was born June 5, 1944 in Lexington to Marvin and Verna (Bacon) Blodgett.

She was united in marriage to Donald Hite on May 27, 1972 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple was blessed with three children: Debra, Gary and Vicki. The...

Norman Lee Lans

Norman Lee Lans

Sep 25, 2021

Norman Lee Lans, age 84, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021 at Lexington Regional Health Center. Norman was born on July 28, 1937, at their Harlan County farmstead, to Clare and Ethel (Anderson) Lans and grew up on the farm. Norm was the oldest of three siblings; his sister Carolyn recalls their younger brothers Larry and...

Jose Alberto Lopez-Ibarra

Jose Alberto Lopez-Ibarra

Sep 24, 2021

Jose Alberto Lopez-Ibarra, 30, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 24, 2021 in Lexington.

Jose was born on July 26, 1991 in Puruandiro, Michoacan, Mexico to Manuel Lopez-Mendez and Virginia Ibarra-de Lopez. When Jose was a 6th grader, his family moved to Lexington, Nebraska where he attended public schools. He graduated from Lexington High School with the...

Eddie Dean Bennett

Eddie Dean Bennett

Sep 23, 2021

Eddie Dean Bennett, 61, formally of Lexington passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home in Overton. Eddie was surrounded by his wife, youngest daughter, brother, niece, and best friend while receiving hospice care in his final days.  

Eddie was born January 13, 1960 in Lexington, NE to the late Robert and Donna (Hughbanks) Bennett. Eddie was the youngest of three...