All Obituaries

Verna May Badberg, 83, of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at her home in Humboldt.  She was born on February 21, 1936, in Mulberry, Kansas to Henry and Rebecca (Crow) Ard. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.  A register book will be available to sign from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2020, at The Wherry Mortuary in...

William “Bill” Frank Taylor, 65, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on July 7, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska to Harvey H. and Phyllis Jean (Albin) Taylor.  He was raised in Omaha where he received all of his schooling.  After graduating high school, Bill enlisted the U.S. Navy and was stationed in San Diego, California.  He served his country during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged on December 8, 1975.  He then moved back to Omaha where he lived with his...

Byford Paul Metzger, longtime resident and businessman of Pawnee City, Nebraska, passed away at the age of 94 on January 12, 2020, at the Pawnee City Assisted Living, with family at his side.  Byford was a hardworking man who loved his family, his community, his country and his God. Byford was born September 11, 1925 to Leo and Erma (Vrtiska) Metzger at the Pawnee City Hospital annex.  He was raised on the family farm eight miles southwest of Pawnee City.  He attended the...

Betty Corinne (Buerstetta) Fink passed away on January 11, 2020 at the age of 91.  Betty was born at home to Lowell M. and Anna L. (Haney) Buerstetta in Tecumseh, Nebraska on May 19, 1928. Betty married Wilbur Glen Fink on March 2, 1948. They celebrated their 50 years of marriage just before Wilbur passed away on April 17, 1998. To their union were born three children, Robert Glen, Ruth Anne, and David Lee. Betty worked at the Tecumseh Building and Loan now the Tecumseh Federal...

Jack J Hinrichsen, 92 of Pawnee City, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home after a long hard fought battle with Kidney Failure. Jack was born on January 23, 1927 toJohn and Mildred (Reis) Hinrichsen at their farm home in Richfield, Nebraska. Jack grew up in Richfield attending school through the 8th grade; then he began working at thesandpits until he was called to the Military. Jack was drafted by the Army and served from 1945 to 1946 during WWII. He served in the...

Vincent S. Pella was born to Clemence and Ethelreda (Gottula) Pella on April 7, 1955 in Tecumseh, Nebraska.  He attended K-6 at St. Mary’s Catholic School in St. Mary, Nebraska and 7-12 at Tecumseh Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1973.   He was united in marriage to Rosemary L. Rauner on June 5, 1976 at the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tecumseh, Nebraska.  To this union were born two children, Russell and Angela.  Vince...

   Shirley Ann (Couchman) Honeywell was born to Harold and Opal (Storey) Couchman on October 6, 1943 at Unionville, Missouri.  She moved with her family and was raised in Omaha, Nebraska where she graduated from North High School in 1961.  Shirley continued her education at Grace University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.     Shirley was united in marriage to Larry L. Honeywell on May 19, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska.     She was a...

Dorothy Maxine Higgins, 88, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on July 28, 1931, in Humboldt, Nebraska to Lloyd and Katherine (Johnson) Moyer.  She was raised near Humboldt and attended country school through the 8th grade.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Jerry Higgins on April 14, 1951.  To this union three daughters, Penny, Connie and Cheryl were born.  The couple raised their family in Tecumseh, Nebraska before moving to Humboldt later in life.  Dorothy enjoyed...

  Mercedes Eileen (Kramer) Clifton was born February 25, 1931 to Ernest and Dorthy (Ottens) Kramer in Syracuse, Nebraska. She grew up in Nebraska City, and graduated from Nebraska City High School in 1949.       She was united in marriage to Ray Clifton on December 29, 1950 in Nebraska City, Nebraska.  To this union five children were born.  Ray was sent overseas January 18, 1951 during the Korean Conflict and Mercedes stayed with Ray’s parents...

    Sally Ann (Blessing) Hutt was born to Charles “Chuck” and Donita (Wiltfang-Stull) Blessing on March 8, 1952 in Tecumseh, Nebraska. She grew up in Tecumseh and graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1970.  Sally continued her education at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where she received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and later her master’s degree in special education.    She married her high school sweetheart,...