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Lexington NE Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area
Russell Allen Psota
Dec 26, 2025
Russell Allen Psota, 45, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home.
He was born on October 17, 1980, in Kearney, Nebraska, to Kirk and Janet (Spiegel) Psota. He attended school in Lexington graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1999. Russell then went on to attend the University of Nebraska- Lincoln where...
Barbara Jo Batie
Dec 25, 2025
Barbara Jo Bierman Batie passed away at home with family at her side on her favorite holiday, December 25, 2025.
She was born on September 6, 1958, to Clarence and Ruth (Spengler) Bierman at Norfolk, Nebraska. She was raised on a small crop and dairy farm outside Battle Creek, NE. As a child she was active in Madison County 4-H, cooking,...
Shawn Marie Saunders
Dec 18, 2025
Shawn Marie Saunders, age 54, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Kearney, Nebraska, surrounded by her children. Born in Elgin, Illinois, on November 29, 1971, she was the beloved daughter of J.R. and Peggy Saunders. Shawn grew up with a bright smile and a heart dedicated to the people she loved.
A longtime resident of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, Shawn devoted...
Dan L. Nichols
Dec 16, 2025
(As dictated by Dan in October 2025)
Dan L Nichols was born on 01/22/51 in Pender, Nebraska, to Lynn and Nila (Wellman) Nichols. Along with his older siblings, Darrell (Nick) and Carolyn (Nikki), and his younger brother, Larry, the family lived all over Northeast Nebraska, moving about every 2 years, because his parents were pastors with the Assemblies of God.
He graduated...
Kerry Lee Trautman
Dec 14, 2025
Kerry L. Trautman, 71, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2025.
Kerry was born on June 13, 1954, in Long Beach, California to Dwight and Shirley (Ransdell) Trautman. He was raised in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School in 1972.
After attending college in Hastings, he returned to Lexington and worked for Dennis Latter as a carpenter. Kerry...
Raymond Fred Henry Ehlers
Dec 10, 2025
Raymond Fred Henry Ehlers, 89, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Gateway Vista in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born on October 6, 1936, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to Louis and Letha Ehlers and was the second of five children.
Ray graduated from Syracuse High School in 1954, where he participated in football, basketball, track, and band....
Brad Dean De Groot
Dec 7, 2025
Brad De Groot, DVM, PhD
“Dying in one’s sleep is called a kiss of God, and dying on the Sabbath is a gift that is merited by piety.”
-Susannah Heschel
Bradley Dean De Groot entered into his eternal reward on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, December 7, 2025, after an eight-year trial with neuroendocrine tumors. Brad’s parents, Glenn and E. Joy De Groot welcomed...
Vernon Eugene Thompson, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Vernon Eugene Thompson, Sr.,78, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
He was born on December 30, 1946, in Savannah, Missouri, to Verne Washington and Beulah Fern (Ulmer) Thompson. The family moved to Malvern, Iowa where Vernon attended school and graduated from Malvern High School with the class of...
Thomas Joseph Kennedy, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Thomas Joseph Kennedy, Sr. 86, of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born in Rosebud, South Dakota, on December 7, 1938, to William and Susie Kennedy. He was one of 17 children. He left home at the age of 13. He started working ranch jobs around the Cody,...
Maureen Lauby
Dec 2, 2025
Maureen Lauby passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 79.
Maureen was born and raised in western Nebraska. She graduated from Mitchell High School. Maureen attended Chardon State College and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where she graduated with a Master's Degree. She was a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and practiced counseling in Lincoln,...
Lois Lorraine Karr
Nov 30, 2025
Lois Lorraine Karr, 94, of Grand Island, formally of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Riverside Lodge retirement community in Grand Island, Nebraska.
She was born on April 17, 1931, in Arapahoe, Nebraska to John and Nellie (Hayworth) Michel. She was born on a farm south of Elwood, Nebraska and in 1936, the family moved to Lexington....
Mary Ann Schinzel
Nov 30, 2025
Mary Ann (Wengler) Schinzel, 86, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Overton died November 30, 2025, at Broadwell Senior Living.
Born the youngest of six children on June 19, 1939, in Overton, Nebraska to William and Matilda (Bluel) Wengler, Mary Ann attended District 48 country school and graduated from Overton High School. She obtained a cosmetology license from Grand Island Beauty School....
Phyllis Jean Hollibaugh
Nov 29, 2025
Phyllis Jean Hollibaugh, 91, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 10, 1934, in Overton, Nebraska, to Herman and Helen (Jorgensen) Adams. She attended school in Overton and graduated from Overton High School with the class of 1952. On May 21, 1952, Phyllis was united in marriage to...
Jeremy James Udstrand
Nov 28, 2025
Jeremy James Udstrand, 48, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Lexington Regional Health Center.
He was born on July 30, 1977, in Riverside, California, to Jerry and Cathy (Key) Udstrand. He attended and graduated high school and went to college in Monroe, Utah, before making his home in Lexington where he lived with his fiancé...
Sarah Faith Louise Steele
Nov 26, 2025
Sarah Faith Louise Steele, 32, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Nebraska.
She was born on November 3, 1993, to Craig Steele and Angie Miller in Kearney, Nebraska. She grew up in Gothenburg where she attended school.
While in school Sarah played volleyball and thrived in choir. Music has always been a big part of her life. She...
Sharon Kay Spuhler
Nov 25, 2025
Sharon Kay Spuhler, 64, of Cozad, formerly of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad.
She was born on October 13, 1961, in Lexington, Nebraska to Robert and Mildred (Way) Spuhler. She attended public school in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School.
Sharon was in a long-term partnership with Robert Franklin "Frank" Dugger....
Maria La Paz Robles Ramirez
Nov 21, 2025
Mary Robles Ramirez, born Maria La Paz Sanchez, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at the age of 91.
She was born on May 4, 1934, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Pedro and Juanita (Torres) Sanchez.Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was married to Florentino Robles and later to Johnnie Ramirez, who both preceded...
John Richard Leroy King
Nov 19, 2025
John Richard LeRoy King, 74, passed peacefully at his home in Sumner, Nebraska on November 19th, 2025.
John was a Jack of all trades, if it was broken, he could fix it. He wore many hats and went by many name’s – Dad, Papa, Uncle fix it, Ditto, John boy (boy boy) and Cowboy King. He worked on the railroad and...
Brad Williams
Nov 19, 2025
Brad Williams, 82, of Johnson Lake, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Lexington Regional Health Center.
He was born on September 14, 1943, in Holdrege, Nebraska. His father was a pharmacist, so he went to school in several towns before moving to Lexington, Nebraska. He attended Lexington Public Schools and graduated from high school in 1961.
He moved to Lincoln,...
Maxine Feddersen
Nov 18, 2025
Betty Maxine Feddersen, age 104, entered the Heavenly Kingdom of our Father on November 18, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1921, in Buffalo, Nebraska, the seventh of ten children born to William and Effie (Wood) Koehn, growing up in a lively household of twelve.
Maxine often fondly recalled her childhood in an old five-room farmhouse with a wide porch...
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