All Obituaries

Janet Corning, 69, of Bennet, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Born to Robert and Loretta (Kussman) Jolly on August 13, 1950 in Independence, Kansas. Survivors include her children, Traci (Chris) Nelson, Aaron (Jessica) Nelson; grandchildren, Tristan (Clint) Mitchell, Jacob Nelson, Lucas Nelson, Adelyn Nelson, Makayla Nelson, Riley Nelson, Kennedy Nelson, and Josie Nelson; great grandchildren, Chance Mitchell, Emmie Mitchel, Rieker Frye, and Attikus Frye; sister Sandra...

Steven Herrmann, 64, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at his home in Lincoln. He was born on February 6, 1956, in Syracuse, Nebraska, to Fred and Elizabeth (Buck) Herrmann. He graduated from Lincoln East High School with the class of 1975. Steven married Jane Manthey in 1977. He worked for BNSF, Square D, and Teledyne ISCO. Steve enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. Steven is survived by his wife, Jane; children, Steven F. Herrmann, Danni Herrmann, and Mitchel (Alyssa)...

Jay Schmidt, 86, of Lincoln passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was born April 23, 1933 to Sigfried and Calista (Dougherty) Schmidt on a farm near Davey, Nebraska. The family eventually moved to Waverly, Nebraska where he graduated from high school. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and from Drew University School of Theology in Madison, N.J. While at the University of Nebraska for a year he served the Methodist Church at Palmyra. At Drew he met Barbara Powell and...

Tony L. Harrold, 61, of Lincoln, passed away March 8, 2020. Born September 5, 1958 to Mable & Lewis Harrold in Lincoln, NE. Tony is preceded in death by his father and brother-in-law Jerry Bartels. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Harrold; son, Nick Harrold; mother, Mable Harrold; Sister, Rhonda Bartels; Brother, Kim (Kris) Harrold and many nieces and nephews and friends. Visitation: Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 6-8PM at Lincoln Family Funeral Care (5844 Fremont...

Gary L. Shandera June 2, 1961 ~ March 4, 2020 Gary was born in Lincoln to Dennis and Gloria Shandera. He went to be with our lord on March 4, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. Gary is preceded in death by his Mother, Gloria. He is survived by his Father, Dennis; Brother, Bill (Denise); Sister, Cathy; Nephew, Justin; Nieces, Joslyn and Carli. The family wishes to thank Gary’s caregivers from Lancaster Rehabilitation Center & Tabitha Hospice for the care, love, and support...

Stacy T. Lenard, 55, of Beatrice passed away on March 1, 2020. Born to Stanley & Norma Lenard on August 31, 1964 in Topeka, KS  

Marvin Lee Gerritse, 58, of Lincoln, died February 26, 2020.  He was born to Evert and Grace (Jongejans) Gerritse on June 18, 1961, at Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital in Cherokee, Iowa. He was baptized July 1, 1979, at Emmanuel Mennonite Brethren Church in Onida, South Dakota. He attended Tri-County High School in DeWitt, Nebraska and graduated from Sully Butte High School in Onida, South Dakota in May, 1980. Marvin took great pride in both his science fiction memorabilia collection and...

Barbara Ann Coil, 79, of David City, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020.  Cremation has taken place.   

Leonard R. Wilhelm August 11, 1934- February 22, 2020 Leonard R. Wilhelm, 85, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, at CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, Nebraska. Leonard was born August 11, 1934, in Princeton, Nebraska, the son of Leonard and Gertrude (Fulle) Wilhelm. He served in the U. S. Airforce from 1953 to 1957. Leonard worked and retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad. He enjoyed the time spent at the Northeast Senior Center, camping, fishing, and trains. Leonard is...

Charles H. Jacobson “Chuck” “Jake” and “Pops” 2/11/1940 – 2/20/2020, 80 years old, Born to Clarence and Iloe (Schmitz) Jacobson in Custer Co. Arnold Nebraska. He was the third of four boys. Chuck was a rodeo cowboy (bulls, bareback, and saddle bronc), truck driver, and, very proud of the fact that he was a "self-taught" auctioneer. He successfully owned and operated "Jake's Auctions” Company for 40+ years. He was the...