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Lexington NE Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area
Gale Anderson
May 16, 2026
Gale Anderson, age 70, of Lexington, Nebraska, peacefully passed away after battling lung cancer but unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Born on October 10, 1955, in Lexington, Gale was the son of Nyle and Alberta (Chapman) Anderson. He grew up in Lexington, attending public schools and graduating with the class of 1973 from Lexington High School. During...
Richard Lee Warta
May 16, 2026
Richard Lee Warta, of Omaha, Nebraska formerly of the Overton and Sumner area passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his home.
Richard Lee Warta was born to Emil and Eleanora Warta in Dawson County near Sumner Nebraska on February 19, 1934. He was the eldest of 4 children.
He attended local country schools and High School in Sumner Nebraska. At...
Pablo Barajas
May 14, 2026
Pablo Barajas, 69, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 14, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Pablo Barajas was born on July 10, 1956, in Tecalitlán to Flavia Barajas and Francisco Barajas.
He is survived by Laura Barajas and their children: Flavia Barajas, María Angélica Barajas, Pablo Barajas, Richard Barajas, Danny Barajas, and Laura (Gonzalez) Barajas.
Pablo is...
Miguel Angel Mendoza Rivas
May 14, 2026
Miguel Mendoza Rivas, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 14, 2026, in Kearney, NE.
He was born on May 7, 1959, in Sensuntepeque Cabañas El Salvador to Juan Jose Mendoza and Maria Reyes Rivas.
In September 1979 Miguel was united in holy matrimony to Maria Yolanda Mendoza Hernandez. Together they built a loving family and were blessed with five...
Harold Wilson Prosser
May 14, 2026
Harold Wilson Prosser, 102, of Picayune, Mississippi, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Elwood Care Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Harold was born on November 20, 1923, in Leota, Kansas, to Victor and Lulu (Smith) Prosser. The family later moved to Towner, Colorado, where Harold graduated from high school. Following graduation, he attended...
Patsy Fisher
May 9, 2026
Patsy G. Fisher, 79, of O'Neill, Nebraska, reunited with the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Care in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
She was born on July 5, 1946, in Eddyville, Nebraska, to James and Ada (Hopkins) Flint. She graduated from high school and later went on to attend Cosmetology school where she earned...
Billie E. Clements
May 8, 2026
Billie E. Clements, 94, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Ridgeway Senior Living.
Billie was born on January 28, 1932, in Westboro, to Eldon and Vida (Clark) Peck, Sr. She was the oldest of six children. Her family later moved to Holdrege, where she attended public schools and graduated from Holdrege High School with the Class of...
Gennivieve Kay Chrisman
May 7, 2026
Gennivieve Kay Chrisman, 76, formerly of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Elwood Care Center.
She was born on October 3, 1949, in Lexington, Nebraska. Her parents were Keith and Norma Jean (Luckett) Hanna. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1967. On February 5, 1971, Gennivieve was united in marriage to the love...
James Edward Zeleski
May 4, 2026
James Edward Zeleski, age 80, passed on May 4, 2026.
Jim was born on November 28, 1945, to Ed and Una Zeleski in St. Paul, Nebraska. He spent his early years on a farm outside of Farwell, Nebraska before his family moved to Lexington. Jim attended District 31 and graduated from St. Ann's High school in 1964. He continued his education...
Phil Davidson Kleppinger
May 2, 2026
Phil Davidson Kleppinger, 84, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at Elwood Care Center with his family by his side.
Phil was born on March 22, 1942, in Fort Knox KY, to Dr. Phil and Marguerite Kleppinger. He was a graduate of Beatrice High School in 1960 and Wentworth Military Academy for junior college.
He was married to Marlene Rowan on...
John Bischoff
Apr 26, 2026
John Bischoff, 87, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical Center.
He was born on November 21, 1938, in Rugby, North Dakota, to Paul and Katherine (Martian) Bischoff. He attended school in Rugby until the 8th grade. He would later receive his GED in Lexington in 1985. John went on to attend Central Community...
Janice Loghry
Apr 23, 2026
Janice L Loghry, 79, of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Callaway District Hospital, with her family by her side.
She was born March 8, 1947, in Callaway, Nebraska, the only child of Bernard and Harriet (Maze) Kolbo. She attended Callaway Public Schools and was a member of the Class of 1965. Janice was united in...
Stuart Charles Shreves
Apr 18, 2026
Stuart Charles Shreves, 74, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center.
He was born on February 1, 1952, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Otto and Elsie (Poppe) Shreves. Stuart graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1970.
After graduating from High School, Stuart began a diverse career path. Over the years, he...
LaVonne Harriet Kopf
Apr 10, 2026
LaVonne Harriet (Knaggs) Kopf departed this life in Cozad, Nebraska on Friday, the 10th of April 2026, at the age of 94 1/2.
She was the widow of the late Dalen Hilbert Kopf and mother to their five sons, two of whom survive her: Jack Kopf of Lincoln, and Fred Kopf of Tabor, SD.
LaVonne lived most of her life in Buffalo,...
Wilber "Bill" Benjamin
Apr 6, 2026
Wilber “Bill” Steve Benjamin, age 102, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Callaway, Nebraska.
Bill was born on August 11, 1923, in Hubbell, Nebraska, to Dorothy and George Benjamin.
He enlisted in the United States Army in June of 1942 and proudly served his country during World War II. After returning home, Bill went to work for the railroad loading boxcars....
Lana Hubbard
Apr 6, 2026
Lana J. Hubbard was born on January 24, 1951, and went to heaven on April 6, 2026, in Elm Creek, Nebraska, surrounding by her loving family.
She was adopted by Merle and Vera (Young) McKee at birth, and she was their only child. Lana was raised in Lexington and attended school at Bryan Grade School, Pershing Grade School, and District 7....
Marilyn Joanne Smith
Apr 5, 2026
Marilyn J. Smith, age 86 of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, surrounded by family.
Marilyn was born May 6, 1939, in Alma, Nebraska, to Ronald and Ethel (Metzger) Quinn. She attended Rock Island Country School and graduated from Gothenburg High School.
On September 28, 1959, Marilyn married Robert R. Smith. This union was blessed with two daughters in...
Charles Maze Myers
Apr 4, 2026
Charles Maze Myers went to be with his Lord on April 4, 2026, surrounded by his family, at the age of 101 years and 17 days. He was born on March 19, 1925 to Troy and Ruth (Maze) Myers at Callaway. He spent his entire life around Callaway. He graduated from Callaway High School in 1942. He farmed with his...
David L. Menke
Apr 3, 2026
David Lawrence Menke, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on November 17, 1938, to the late Theodore and Sarah (Hoy) Menke in Lexington, NE. He was a graduate of Cozad High School in NE and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska....
Richard E. Darby
Apr 3, 2026
Richard E. Darby, 81, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Lincoln.
He was born on May 31, 1944, in Lexington, Nebraska to John and Ruth (Stuckey) Darby. Richard grew up a country boy three miles east of Lexington. He attended District 3 and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1962....
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