Obituaries

Lexington NE Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lexington, NE area

Edward Robert Jenkins

Edward Robert Jenkins

Jan 25, 2025

Edward Robert Jenkins, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in his home at Johnson Lake, Nebraska, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering commitment to those he cherished.

He was born on June 18, 1940, in Sargent, Nebraska to Robert and Naomi (Nyberg) Jenkins. He attended school in Omaha and graduated from Omaha South High School with...

Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Perkins

Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Perkins

Jan 25, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Perkins, 90, of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Landing of O'Fallon Assisted Living in St. Charles, Missouri.

She was born on September 1, 1934, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Alva and Mabel (Hinton) Hagadorn. She graduated from Curtis High School with the class of 1952. Jackie...

Bernard A. Woodside

Bernard A. Woodside

Jan 20, 2025

Bernard Woodside, 82, of Holdrege, Nebraska passed away on January 20, 2025. 

Bernard Arthur Woodside was born September 24,1942 in Lexington, Nebraska to Harold and Rosa (Schwarz) Woodside. He was one of 12 children. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1962. Bernard earned 2 associates degrees, Architectural Drafting and Cabinetry, from Central Nebraska Technical College in Hastings. He was named...

Norman G. Taylor

Norman G. Taylor

Jan 19, 2025

Norman Gail Taylor, 85, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney. 

He was born on April 23, 1939, in his grandparents' home at Broadwater, Ne. Norm was the first born of the 4 children of John J. & Charline M. (Bruner) Taylor. His early years were spent on the families sandhills ranch,...

Jim Lee Grandon

Jim Lee Grandon

Jan 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmie Lee Grandon, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on January 19, 2025, at his home in Lexington, Nebraska. Born on June 8, 1956, in Grand Island, Nebraska, Jim’s journey through life was marked by his unwavering love for family and friends, as...

Wendy Leticia Ramirez

Wendy Leticia Ramirez

Jan 15, 2025

Wendy Leticia Ramirez, 42, of Kearney, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 2, 1982, in Guatemala, to Gerardo Ramirez to Olga Leticia Martinez. Wendy and her family moved to California when she turned seven to be reunited with relatives and also attended...

Matthew Johnson

Matthew Johnson

Jan 13, 2025

Matthew Johnson, 51, of Kearney, Nebraska passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Kearney Regional Medical Center.

He was born on November 28, 1973, in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Greg and Tammy (Neben) Johnson. He attended school at District 44R for kindergarten through sixth grade in Buffalo Nebraska, then junior high through high school in Callaway Nebraska. Matt participated in...

Julia Amanda Garcia de Chavez

Julia Amanda Garcia de Chavez

Jan 12, 2025

Julia Amanda García de Chávez, de 86 años, de Lexington, Nebraska, falleció el domingo 12 de enero de 2025, en El Buen Samaritano de CHI Health en Kearney, Nebraska. 

Con confundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de Julia Chavez. Nacida el 12 de febrero de 193, en San Salvador, El Salvador y fallecida el 12 de enero de 2025 en la ciudad...

Rita Marie Simpson

Rita Marie Simpson

Jan 10, 2025

Rita Marie Simpson of Overton passed away at home on Friday, January 10, 2025, after courageously fighting ALS for nearly two years.

She was born on October 29, 1953, in Pender, Nebraska, to Merlyn and Mary Sue (Schmiedeskamp) Weddingfeld. As a young child, her family moved to Hartington, Nebraska, where she attended Holy Trinity Elementary School, Cedar Catholic High School and...

Florence Natzke

Florence Natzke

Jan 9, 2025

On January 9, 2025, with her husband by her side, holding her hand, and singing her into heaven, our Heavenly Father wrapped Florence (Flo) Irene Natzke in His loving embrace and called her home.

In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if...

Claudio Perez Velasquez

Claudio Perez Velasquez

Jan 7, 2025

Claudio Pérez Velásquez, de 78 años, de Lexington, Nebraska, falleció el martes 7 de enero de 2025, en su casa en Lexington.

Visitación se llevará a cabo el lunes 13 de enero de 2025, de 5-7 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington con un rosario a seguir a las 7:00 p.m. 

La Misa se llevará a cabo el...

Edward "Ed" Jensen

Edward "Ed" Jensen

Jan 5, 2025

Edward "Ed" Jensen was born in Pampa, TX on May 23, 1939 to Soren Jensen, Sr. & Eula Nora Shapard Jensen.

He attended school in Pampa, graduating in 1957. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for 3 years, being honorably discharged in 1960. 

In 1962 he married Ruby Louise Burch. To this union, two daughters were...

Evan Alexie Phillips

Evan Alexie Phillips

Jan 5, 2025

Evan Alexie Phillips, 63, of Callaway, Nebraska, formerly of Alaska, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Callaway with Reverend Christopher Morris, officiating.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until...

Leif P Ostrom

Leif P Ostrom

Jan 3, 2025

Leif Paul Ostrom, 60, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Lexington Regional Health Center, after fighting a brave battle with cancer.

He was born on December 20, 1964, in Lexington, Nebraska, to John and Annette (Mann) Ostrom. He attended Lexington public schools and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1983. On May...

Janice Marie Hagan

Janice Marie Hagan

Jan 1, 2025

Janice Marie Hagan, 83, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Lexington Regional Health Center.

She was born on November 2, 1941, in Kearney, Nebraska, to James A. and Edna L. (Lammers) Williams. Janice and her family moved to Lexington when she was 12, where she later attended Lexington High School. She would go on to...

Irwin Garcia Gallardo

Irwin Garcia Gallardo

Dec 30, 2024

Irwin Garcia Gallardo, 16, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, as the result of a tragic accident.

He was born on June 30, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Carlos Garcia Munoz and Sandra Garcia Gallardo. At the age of 5, his family moved to Lexington, Nebraska, where he attended...

Melvin Divis

Melvin Divis

Dec 28, 2024

Melvin "Mel" Divis, 89, of Johnson Lake, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Lexington Regional Health Center.

He was born on October 30, 1935, in Schuyler, Nebraska to Zikmond and Julia (Racek) Divis. He attended public school in Schuyler and graduated from Schuyler High School with the class of 1954. Following high school, at the age of 17,...

Monty Charles Goin

Monty Charles Goin

Dec 28, 2024

Monty Charles Goin, 58, of Gothenburg, formerly of Kennewick, Washington, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Gothenburg Memorial Hospital.

He was born on February 28, 1966, in Baker City, Oregon, to Jess LaVern Goin, Sr. and Lola Turner. Monty and his family lived in Pasco, Washington, where he was active in 4-H until he turned twelve when...

Geraldine May Jorn

Geraldine May Jorn

Dec 27, 2024

Geraldine May Jorn, 91, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington.

She was born on May 10, 1933, in Gosper County, Nebraska, to John R. and Nellie May (Haworth) Michel. She attended school in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1951.

Geraldine was united in marriage...

Maria de Jesus Valtierra de Ramirez

Maria de Jesus Valtierra de Ramirez

Dec 27, 2024

Maria de Jesus Valtierra de Ramirez, 75, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney.

She was born on December 28, 1948, in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Merced Valtierra and Dolores Pacheco.

In September of 1967, Maria was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jose Carmen Ramirez Hernandez in Irapuato,...