All Obituaries

Richard Eugene Bacon, 73, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born to Robert Lloyd and Viola (Rader) Oakley Ruby on February 5, 1947 in Auburn, Nebraska.  He received his early education in Brock until moving to Auburn in 1962 and graduated from Auburn High School in 1965.  Rich worked for Armstrong’s Dairy Queen in Auburn part- time through school.   He attended Peru State College where he received a Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts in Art and Industrial...

  Robert Reist October 7, 1931 - October 22, 2020 Robert Reist was born to Ed and Pauline (Hildebrand) Reist in rural Nemaha County Kansas, October 7, 1931. He passed away on Thursday  October 22, 2020 in Lincoln. He graduated from Bern High School in Bern, Kansas in 1949. He farmed with his father for three years after which he went to Navy boot camp in San Diego then to Jacksonville, Florida. He served during the Korean War from 1951-55. He attended electronics school...

Charles Wilford Wagner was born to John J. and Lois Mae (Morris) Wagner on December 1, 1934 in Pawnee City, Nebraska.  He grew up and worked on the family farm near Dawson, Nebraska.  Chuck attended Honey Creek Rural School.  He was united in marriage on August 18, 1956 to Charlotte Shoemaker in Auburn, Nebraska.  To this union two sons were born Randall and Craig.  Chuck worked for many years for the Campbell’s Soup Company in Tecumseh until retiring due to...

Geneva Pauline Lee, 101, formerly of Dawson, Nebraska was born on July 30, 1919 in Goff, Kansas to the late Santa Brammer and the late Sadie (Lancaster) Rhoades.  She was the first born of seven kids.  Geneva grew up on a Kansas farm moving to Nebraska in 1933.  She graduated from Honey Creek High School with the class of 1938.  On January 20, 1939, Geneva was united in marriage to William Virgil Lee.  To this union a daughter, Donna Kay, was born.  The couple...

David John Eisenhauer died at his home October 2, 2020 after battling cancer. David was born March 19, 1945 to Martin and Louise (Stutheit) Eisenhauer in Tecumseh, Nebraska. David completed the heating and air conditioning program at the Universal Trade School in Omaha, NE. He served in the Army Reserves.  He married Eleta Snyder June 23, 1967 in Cook, Nebraska. They enjoyed over 50 years of marriage.  David was a lifelong farmer and steward of the land. He was a member of...

Roger William Weakland was born to James “Leonard” and Deanna M. (Farrar) Weakland on July 15, 1956 in Pawnee City, Nebraska.  He grew up near Tecumseh and attended Tecumseh Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1974.  After high school, Roger continued his education at Milford Trade School in Auto Body.  Roger was the owner/operator of Roger’s Body Shop in Tecumseh for many years doing auto body repair. He was a member of the Tecumseh Country Club...

Dorothy Mae (Fellers) Gilbert was born October 8, 1924 in Table Rock, Nebraska to Victor and Grace (Johnson) Fellers. She passed away on September 23, 2020 at Pawnee City, Nebraska.   Dot attended school in Table Rock and graduated in 1942. She was married to Elmer (Pete) Gilbert on June 12, 1942 at Covington, Kentucky. They lived in Ohio for the first few months of marriage, but in November of 1942 Pete joined the Army during WW II.  After three years in the service,...

Glenn Orrin Hayward, precious child of God, went home to Heaven Monday, September 21, 2020, exactly one month shy of his 92nd birthday. Glenn was born October 21, 1928 to Mack and Geneva (Burr) Hayward, He was baptized and began a life-long walk with his Lord. Attending elementary school at Pine Ridge Country School, he learned to read and write and made life-long friends. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1946 and went on to study agriculture at the University of Nebraska, with the...

Carol Mae Elizabeth (Spier) Kean, 90, of Dawson, Nebraska was born on December 14, 1929, in Steinauer, Nebraska to Ferdinand and Marie (Eichenberger) Spier. She attended country school and graduated from Pawnee City High School with the class of 1947. After graduating, Carol began teaching in a country school, then took college courses to receive her teaching certificate at Peru State College.    On November 30, 1957, Carol was united in marriage to Philip Kean at St....

Senator Floyd P. Vrtiska, 93, died peacefully surrounded by his children and grandchildren on Tuesday (9/15/2020). Floyd was born at home on October 12, 1926 to Rudolph and Ida (Foale) Vrtiska of Table Rock. He attended Bunker Hill Country School and graduated from Table Rock High School in 1943. He began a farming/cattle operation with his twin brother and best friend Lloyd Vrtiska. Vrtiska Brothers operated successfully for 60 years until their retirement. Floyd met the love of his life...