Obituaries

Lexington NE Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area

Rhita Marie Hock

Rhita Marie Hock

Mar 21, 2019

Rhita M. Hock, 95, of Lexington, Nebraska died on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. Rhita was born December 16, 1923 in Elgin, Nebraska to Charles K. and Ida (Jouchum) Bode. At the age of 8, her family moved to Sutherland, Nebraska where she graduated with the class of 1942. Following graduation Rhita moved to...

June Marie Shubert

June Marie Shubert

Mar 21, 2019

June Marie McCready Shubert, 84, died March 21st, 2019 at Avamere Assisted Living in Lexington, NE. She was born on November 2nd, 1934, in Kearney, Nebraska to Nellie Marie (Kincaid) and Cecil Virette McCready. June attended school in Kearney, graduating from Kearney High School in the class of 1952. She went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in...

Paul J. Welliver

Paul J. Welliver

Mar 20, 2019

Paul J. Welliver, 90, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. Paul was born March 22, 1928 at his Grandfather Regouby’s farm house NE of Lexington. Paul was the 4th of eight children born to Pauline L. Regouby and Frank Welliver. Paul grew up working for his Dad farming and moving...

Jaroldlea "Jeri" Garton

Jaroldlea "Jeri" Garton

Mar 18, 2019

Jaroldlea “Jeri” Garton , 77, of Callaway, Nebraska formerly of Lexington passed Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Callaway Good Life Center in Callaway. She was born July 21, 1941 in Elwood, Nebraska to Keith and Eleanor (Harm) Leggott. She attended and graduated from Elwood High School. Jeri then went on to further her education at Lincoln School of Commerce...

Leopold (Leo) F. Mazanec

Leopold (Leo) F. Mazanec

Mar 15, 2019

Leopold (Leo) F. Mazanec, 96, formerly of Overton and Lexington passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. Leo was born October 8, 1922 in Lexington to Leopold J. and Louise A. (Coufal) Mazanec. Leo was united in marriage to Bernece F. Eby on September 25, 1946 in Norton, Kansas and they raised four children—Ronald, Cheryl, Carolyn and Steven. ...

Emilia Figueroa

Emilia Figueroa

Mar 14, 2019

 A Private Family Funeral Service was held at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.  

Patsy Lee Loschen

Patsy Lee Loschen

Mar 13, 2019

Patsy L. Loschen, 84, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Bryan Medical Center – East Campus in Lincoln. She was born June 5, 1934 in Sumner, Nebraska to Luther and Wilmetta (Hyslop) Wing. Patsy was a 1953 graduate from Lexington High School. She was united in marriage to Marvin O. Loschen on June 18, 1953...

Dale A. Bye

Dale A. Bye

Mar 9, 2019

Dale A. Bye, 77, of Overton, Nebraska passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy in Omaha. Dale was born August 30, 1941 in Lexington to Cecil and Mable (McCoy) Bye. Dale attended school in Overton and graduated with the class of 1959. Dale spent all of his working years as a farmer...

Ashlea Jean McFadden

Ashlea Jean McFadden

Feb 28, 2019

Ashlea Jean McFadden, 30, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at her home in Appleton. Ashlea was born March 10, 1988, to her father Jerry and mother Tonya in Kearney, Nebraska. Ashlea was then adopted by Betty Morris. After the death of Betty, she was raised by Duane and Jeri (MeMe) Garton. Ashlea attended school...

Dalen "Dale" Hilbert Kopf

Dalen "Dale" Hilbert Kopf

Feb 26, 2019

Dalen “Dale” Hilbert Kopf, 94, of Buffalo passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Cozad Community Hospital. Dale was born May 21, 1924 at the family home at Buffalo to Walter William and Mary (Neben) Kopf. He graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1942. Dale was baptized and confirmed in the Luther Church, Missouri Synod and...

Phyllis J. Flynn

Phyllis J. Flynn

Feb 22, 2019

Phyllis J. Flynn, 87, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Plum Creek Healthcare Community. She was born November 22, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles and Anna Mae (Wagner) Bernhardt. Phyllis attended Chicago Public Schools through the 10th grade and then received her GED.  Phyllis was united in marriage to William E. “Bud” Flynn on February 3,...

Lois V. Anthony

Lois V. Anthony

Feb 16, 2019

Lois Wells Anthony, 93 of Lexington passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Plum Creek Health Care Community in Lexington. Lois was born February 22, 1925 on the family farm on the north side of the Lincoln Highway, northwest of Lexington to Vernon J. and Florence (DeLap) Wells. She joined a brother Stanley Wells. Lois obeyed the Lord’s command...

Elleanor H. Welliver Kelly

Elleanor H. Welliver Kelly

Feb 15, 2019

Elleanor “Ellie” Welliver Kelly, 90, of Lexington NE passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 in Lexington.   Ellie was born October 25, 1928 in Lexington to Millard and Cloreada (Selk) Dodge. Ellie was the eldest of five children, brothers Keith and Jim and sisters Sherry and Arlyn. She grew up in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the...

Walter Allen Flint

Walter Allen Flint

Feb 13, 2019

Walter A. Flint, 80, of Elwood, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 17, 1938 in Eddyville, Nebraska to James Clifton and Ada E. (Hopkins) Flint. Walter grew up in Eddyville where he attended school. Walter was united in marriage Verna Mae Hagan on May 16, 1966, at...

Lawrence (Lonnie) R. Bliven

Lawrence (Lonnie) R. Bliven

Feb 7, 2019

Lawrence (Lonnie) R. Bliven 68 years old of Lexington died Thursday, February 7 at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln following his brave and courageous battle with cancer. Lonnie was born August 3, 1950 at Lexington, Nebraska to Alfred (Mike) Bliven and Mary A (Stanford) Bliven. Lonnie had a great love for the outdoors where he enjoyed many hobbies. He loved...

LaRae Lou Hammond

LaRae Lou Hammond

Feb 7, 2019

LaRae Lou Hammond, 61, passed away February 7, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society St. John’s in Kearney. LaRae was born March 21, 1957, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Lee Hammond and Elvera “Pat” (Schnakenberg) Hammond. Her parents divorced and her mother married John Racek who became her father in every way for the rest of his life. When LaRae was born,...

Eldene Rosalie Norseen

Eldene Rosalie Norseen

Feb 6, 2019

Eldene Rosalie Norseen, 88 of Lexington passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Ridgewood Care Center in Seward.   Eldene was born November 17, 1930 to Joseph and Emma (Kerchal) Hybl.  She graduated from Grand Island High School with the class of 1948. On September 11, 1950 was united in marriage to Dean Norseen in Grand Island. Four children were...

John W. Wood

John W. Wood

Feb 4, 2019

Overton- John William Wood, 66 of Overton passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Kearney Regional Medical Center.   John was born July 1, 1952 in Kearney, NE to William Lonnie and Anna Mae (Nickel) Wood.   John graduated with the class of 1970 from Elm Creek High School where he enjoyed playing football. He went on to attend...

Eugene Louis Lauby

Eugene Louis Lauby

Jan 18, 2019

Eugene Louis Lauby, of Lexington passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home in rural Lexington. Eugene Louis Lauby was born May 6th, 1941 in Lexington, Nebraska to Louis and Marie (Jolliffe) Lauby.  He was 77 years old. Eugene was baptized into the Catholic faith and was a life-long member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. After completing...

Margy Ruth Hennek

Margy Ruth Hennek

Jan 11, 2019

Margy Ruth Hennek, 83, of Lexington, died Friday, January 11, 2019, at Lexington Regional Health Center. She was surrounded by family leading up to her death.   Margy was born June 17th, 1935, on the family farm in Lincoln County, northwest of Gothenburg, Nebraska, to Alton and Anna (Stevens) Peterson.  Margy attended country school in Gothenburg through eighth grade and graduated...