Obituaries

Lexington NE Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area

Richard "Dick" DeWayne Schnacker

Richard "Dick" DeWayne Schnacker

Jun 13, 2022

Richard “Dick” DeWayne Schnacker, 85, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.

He was born on December 23, 1936, in rural Amherst, Nebraska to Richard John and Velma (Labs) Schnacker.  His family made their home on the farm near Amherst and he attended public schools in Amherst.  When Dick was...

Robert Henry Stern

Robert Henry Stern

Jun 6, 2022

Robert H. Stern, 88 of Lexington passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Cozad Community Hospital. Robert was born January 25, 1934 near Sykeston, North Dakota to Henry and Lydia (Heimbuck) Stern. He enlisted in the United States Army on August 12, 1954 and served his country until being honorably discharged on July 30, 1956. Robert spent most of...

William Warren Stevens

William Warren Stevens

Jun 6, 2022

William “Bill” Stevens, 71, of Overton, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, in his home.

William was born on September 9, 1950, in Kearney, Nebraska to Warren and Betty June (Livingston) Stevens. William lived his whole life on the home place north of Overton. He would soon meet Roberta Schutt and was united in marriage on September 12,...

John C Johnson

John C Johnson

Jun 6, 2022

John C. Johnson, 100, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

He was born on April 3, 1922, in Cozad, Nebraska to John and Anna E. (Johnson) Johnson.  John attended public schools in Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1939.

John was inducted into the United...

Willa Jean Roeder

Willa Jean Roeder

Jun 4, 2022

Willa Jean Roeder, 75, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 3, 1947 in Neodesha, Kansas, to William and Doris Jean (Reed) Underwood.  Willa attended public schools in Eustis, Nebraska and graduated from Eustis High School with the class of...

Greta D Menke

Greta D Menke

May 16, 2022

Greta D. Menke, age 84, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Kansas City, MO on October 15, 1937, she was the daughter of Jacob and Bernice (Rowe) Lundstrom. Greta was a graduate of Northwestern University and earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology. She started her career in...

Elvira Ramirez Villegas

Elvira Ramirez Villegas

May 16, 2022

Elvira Ramirez Villegas, 70, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating. The Mass will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.

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Barbara E. Golden

Barbara E. Golden

May 13, 2022

Barbara E. Golden (Peck), 79, of Lexington, Nebraska passed from this life on Friday, May 13th, 2022 at Plum Creek Care Center.

 She was born on October 23, 1942 in Blue Island, IL to Charley and Nellie (Bullis) Peck. Most of her childhood was spent in the Dawson County area of Nebraska. She graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1961....

Billy R. Rader

Billy R. Rader

May 11, 2022

Billy R. Rader, 87, of Sumner passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska. Billy was born on August 26, 1934 in Farnam, Nebraska to George and Clara (Wickencamp) Rader. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Sumner, Nebraska. His family moved to Overton, where he attended school and...

Georgiann Rapp

Georgiann Rapp

May 11, 2022

Georgiann Rapp, 85, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Avamere in Lexington surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 18, 1936, in Omaha, Nebraska to George and Florence (Cave) Thomas. Georgiann attended public schools in Omaha and graduated from Omaha Central High School with the class of 1954. Georgiann earned her bachelor’s degree...

Richard E Frerichs

Richard E Frerichs

May 10, 2022

Richard E. Frerichs, 66, of Elwood, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his home.

He was born on April 25, 1956 in McCook, Nebraska to Elmer and C. LeArdis (Keith) Frerichs.  At a young age his family moved to Lexington where he attended public schools.

Following High School, Richard worked for the Hay Mill in Lexington....

John Pierre Sanchez

John Pierre Sanchez

May 8, 2022

John Pierre Sanchez, 57, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at his home south of Lexington.

John was born on August 12, 1964, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Alphonse and Irene (Barker) Sanchez. He was a big fan of fishing and adored working on cars. John is known to his family as having one of the...

Joseph "Joe" Hernandez

Joseph "Joe" Hernandez

May 6, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Hernandez, 87, of Lexington passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. 

Joe was born on January 3, 1935 in Lincoln, Nebraska to John and Lydia (Mickel) Hernandez.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lincoln where he also attended school. At the age of 15, Joe...

Donald Keith Landis

Donald Keith Landis

May 3, 2022

Donald Keith Landis, 87, of Lexington, Nebraska went home on Tuesday May 3, 2022 at the Lexington Regional Health Center. My forever sweetheart passed from an aneurysm bursting in his head.

Donald was born on April 18, 1935, in Mobridge, South Dakota to Rudolph and Christine Katherine (Bauman) Landis. He was the fourth of seven children. He was in the...

Francisco Hernandez Morales

Francisco Hernandez Morales

Apr 25, 2022

Francisco Hernandez Morales, de 63 años, de Cozad, Nebraska, falleció el lunes 25 de abril de 2022 en CHI Health Good Samaritan en Kearney.

La Misa de Entierro Cristiano será el martes 3 de mayo de 2022 a las 4:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington con el Padre José Chávez, oficiando.  La misa se transmitirá...

Clifford D Hemenway

Clifford D Hemenway

Apr 23, 2022

Clifford D. Hemenway, 81, of Sumner, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Kearney Regional Health Center.

Clifford was born on December 24, 1940, to Eddie E. Hemenway and LeEtta (Wolf) Hemenway in North Platte, NE. He grew up on the Pawnee Springs Ranch at Maxwell, NE. He graduated from North Platte High School with the class of...

Barbara A. Calder

Barbara A. Calder

Apr 18, 2022

Barbara Ann Calder, 88 of Lexington formerly of Ogallala passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 at Avamere in Lexington.

Barbara was born October 3, 1933 in Grove City, Pennsylvania to John and Dorothy (Campbell) Allison. She graduated from high school in Naperville, Illinois and the attended Northern Illinois University and Miami Of Ohio in Oxford, Ohio.

Barbara was united in...

Carolyn Jean Boyd

Carolyn Jean Boyd

Apr 18, 2022

Born March 25, 1954, in Lexington, NE to James Eugene Boyd and Wilma Vernell (Shuler) Boyd. She is survived by her brother John and Carrie Boyd of Stilwell, KS, sister-in-law Mary Boyd of Pauls Valley, OK, nephew Jesse Boyd and Sierra Littrell of Scottsdale, AZ, niece Kristina and Chad Weaver, great niece Hadleigh Weaver and great nephew Brecken Weaver of...

Gary C. White

Gary C. White

Apr 17, 2022

Gary C. White, 67, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. No services are planned at this time. 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

Freddie Manuel Ramirez

Freddie Manuel Ramirez

Apr 15, 2022

Freddie Manuel Ramirez was born in Granada Hills, California on March 25, 1987. Freddie was 35 years old and sadly passed away in Kearney, Nebraska on the night of Friday April 15, 2022.

Freddie is the child of Jorge and Griselda Ramirez he was also the brother of Jorge Jr Ramirez.

Freddie was united and married with Ana Ramirez on...