All Obituaries

Marcella E. (Sally) Feser died on June 1, 2021 at her assisted living residence in Lincoln, NE. Born on October 28,1924, she was 96 years young. She married Charles Feser on April 24, 1950 at Defiance, Iowa. Charlie and Sally owned and operated Defiance Oil Company until their retirement in 1986. Sally was a master at crafts and loved to quilt and crochet. She also traveled throughout her retirement. She was an active member of St. Michael’s Church, St. Anne’s Guild and the...

Catherine Spires Malloy, who excelled as both a journalist and an accountant and was a 19-year resident of Fairbury, died on May 22 with her daughters at her hospital bedside. She was 64. The cause was respiratory failure after a brain hematoma. Born and raised in Athens, Ohio, Catherine was a keen stock-market investor, a skilled practitioner of Japanese calligraphy, a strong downhill skier and a fluent speaker of French, all before the age of 15. Fascinated by the Watergate scandal, she...

Keith E. Foss, 79, of Lincoln, NE, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the Journey House in Lincoln, NE. Born August 15, 1941, to Walt and Martha (Welsh) Foss. Keith joined the U.S. Army after High School. He married Kathleen Sand in 1962. Keith enjoyed riding motorcycles and camping. He was a member of the American Legion. Keith is survived by his sons, Robert Foss and Rodney Foss; grandchildren, Jordon Foss, Bronte Foss, Honor Foss, Colter Foss, Raelieann Walczyk, and Damian...

In the early morning hours of May 5, 2021 Hilda Katherine “Kay” Keister departed this realm just a few short weeks shy of her 105th birthday. Kay was the youngest of three children born to Friedrich and Katherine Weber. Being a number of years younger than her brother Ben and sister Edna, Kay spent a lot of time by herself reading about the outside world beyond the family farm near Friend, Nebraska.  She also learned handicrafts from her mother. Those skills would serve her...

Roger Duerr went to meet his Lord on May 3, 2021 at his home in Lincoln, NE as he wished.  He was born October 29, 1938 to Fred and Lucile Duerr in Seward, NE.  He graduated from Seward High School and Concordia Teachers College.  He taught in New Jersey and Lincoln NE, worked with his mother in business before starting his own appliance business. He was in sports in high school and college.  He was a good golfer, was an avid hunter, liked to travel, and was an avid...

Jackie Allen Weichel, 73 passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Omaha, NE.  Jackie was better known to his friends and family as Jack, Dad, or Grandpa.  Jack was born August 13, 1947 to John and Irene Weichel and was one of 5 children. Jack served as a Marine in the US Military for 4 years (1969-1974) and was stationed at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC.  After his honorable discharge, he moved his family back to Nebraska and soon...

Shawn B. Ring, 63, of Lincoln passed away April 30, 2021. Born November 14, 1957 in Lincoln, NE to Walter and Lola (Hachmeister) Ring. Shawn in preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Lorri; daughters, Ivy Ring and Skylar Eickhoff; Stepsons, Chadd Sewell and Travis Sewell; sister, Kandice Coleman; many other relatives and friends. A private family inurnment will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Lincoln.

Jennifer “Nichole” Walker, age 40, died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born August 20, 1980, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Sarah Lynn (Walker) Thomsen and Jeffrey Neil Sullivan. She was raised by her mother and former stepfather, Wade Bruce, in Jasper, Alabama, where she was a 1998 Curry High School graduate. Nichole went on to attend the University of Montevallo where she graduated with bachelor’s degrees in Biology...

Kenneth (Ken) G Southworth 65, passed on Monday April 19, 2021 at his home in Lincoln Nebraska Ken was born on July 14th 1956 in Ord Nebraska to Eugene D Southworth and Lucille L Southworth. Ken joined the Navy shortly out of High School. After an Honorable discharge, Ken became a truck driver and won many awards for his driving skills.  He is survived by his brother Eugene Southworth (Angela Cocco), step father Jim Roby and sister in law Paula Southworth.    Ken is...

Kirk A. Kilgore of Lincoln, NE left us surrounded by his family. He was a devoted and caring husband, father, and new grandfather. Kirk always had a witty comeback and loved getting a laugh out of anyone he would meet. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his personal and professional integrity, and his generous and caring personality. Kirk is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sandy; sons, Quin (Jaime) Kilgore and Cole (Kacie) Kilgore; granddaughter, Jorie Kilgore; parents, Don and...