OBITUARIES

Philip D. Kliewer

Sep 26, 2023 (0)


Atkinson — Philip Daniel Kliewer,   73, of Atkinson, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 at his home in Atkinson.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson with...

Jessica M. Lenz

Sep 26, 2023 (0)


Wray, CO — Jessica Marie Lenz, 39, of Wray, CO, formerly of O'Neill, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Wray, CO.

A rosary was held Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Wray, CO.

Funeral services...

Helen P. Bohn

Sep 19, 2023 (0)


Helen Patricia Bohn, 84, of O'Neill, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 at Arbor Care Center in O'Neill.

Memorial visitation was held Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill.

Memorial...

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Lonnie J. Dwinell

Sep 19, 2023 (0)


Chambers — Lonnie John Dwinell, 77, of Chambers, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary...

Jaynell J. Schaaf

Sep 26, 2023 (0)


Atkinson — Jaynell Jean Schaaf, 76, of Atkinson died Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 at her home in Atkinson.

Visitation will be held from 8-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson.

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Randall "Randy" L. Chaney

Sep 12, 2023 (0)


Norfolk — Randall "Randy" Lee Chaney, 73, of Norfolk, formerly of O'Neill, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center in Norfolk.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Friday,...

Richard E. Schwager

Sep 12, 2023 (0)


Orchard — Richard Edwin Schwager, 74, of Orchard, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 at his home in Orchard.

A celebration of life visitation was held Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 at the Orchard Community Center in Orchard....

Orma J. Lang

Sep 19, 2023 (0)


Norfolk — Orma Jane Lang, 94, of Norfolk, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at the Heritage at Fountain Point in Norfolk.

Visitation will be held from 4-6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at the Westridge United Methodist...

Lloyd "Sunny" J. Alderman

Sep 6, 2023 (0)


Lebanon, OR — Lloyd "Sunny" James Alderman, 98, died on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 at the Oregon Veterans Home in Lebanon, OR.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth....

Nicholas "Nick" A. Hobbs

Sep 12, 2023 (0)


Ewing — Nicholas "Nick" Alexander Hobbs, 47, of Ewing, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 at his home in Ewing.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Funeral...

William "Bill" J. Koenig

Sep 12, 2023 (0)


Ewing — William "Bill" Joseph Koenig, 58, of Ewing, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 at his home in Ewing.

Visitation was held on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in...

Christyl Kelly

Aug 29, 2023 (0)


Battle Creek, Iowa — Christyl Kelly, 46, of Battle Creek, Iowa, formerly of O'Neill, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday,...

Elizabeth M. Matschullat

Sep 6, 2023 (0)


Elizabeth Marie Rone Ritter Matschullat, 93, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Omaha.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 the Pleasanton United Methodist Church   in Pleasanton.

Funeral services...

Joan M. Long

Sep 6, 2023 (0)


Joan Mary Long, 70, of O'Neill, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

A celebration of life service was held Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 at...

Jackie Murphy

Sep 12, 2023 (0)


Stuart — Jackie Murphy, 63, of Stuart, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.

Service information will be announced at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

Seger Funeral Home in...

Dale O. Dallegge

Aug 22, 2023 (0)


Dale Owen Dallegge, 94, of O'Neill, formerly of Bartlett, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 at Avera Creighton Care Center in Creighton to join his beloved Jo Ann in eternal life.

A private celebration will be held...

Rebecca L. Kohtz

Aug 29, 2023 (0)


Rebecca L. Kohtz, 64, of O'Neill, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 in Grand Island.  

Visitation was held Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Metz Mortuary in York.  

Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 26,...

Cory G. Wettlaufer

Sep 6, 2023 (0)

Nashville, TN — Cory Gerald Wettlaufer, 43, of Nashville, TN, formerly of O'Neill, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Nashville, TN.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary...

Dorothy J. Lambert

Aug 22, 2023 (0)


Ewing — Dorothy Joyce Lambert, 94, of rural Ewing, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 at Arbor Care Center in Neligh.

Visitation was held Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a prayer service....

Edward J. Boyle

Aug 16, 2023 (0)


Edward John Boyle, 93, of O'Neill, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 at his home in O'Neill.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a parish rosary.

Funeral services were...

Elise N. Kelley

Aug 22, 2023 (0)


Fremont — Elise Nicole Kelley, 48, of Fremont, formerly of O'Neill, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

Memorial visitation was held Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 at Moser Memorial...

Alberta 'Bertie' C. Mikkelsen

Aug 22, 2023 (0)


Chambers — Alberta "Bertie" Catherine Mikkelsen, 81, of Chambers, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 at Biglin's...

Richard E. Schwager

Sep 6, 2023 (0)


Orchard — Richard E. Schwager, 74, of Orchard, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at his home in Orchard.

Celebration of live visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 at the Orchard Community...

Darrel D. Carr

Aug 8, 2023 (0)


Amelia — Darrel Duane Carr,   86, of Amelia, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 at his home near Amelia.

Visitation was held Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a Knights of Columbus rosary....

James "Jim" B. Kirkpatrick

Aug 16, 2023 (0)


Lincoln — James "Jim" Burchell Kirkpatrick, 86, of Lincoln, formerly of Ainsworth and O'Neill,   died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 at High Plians Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Lincoln.

Visitation was...

Phyllis D. Preusker

Aug 16, 2023 (0)


Tilden — Phyllis D. Preusker, 92, of Tilden, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 at Brockhaus-Harlan Funeral Home in Tilden....

Elise N. Kelley

Aug 16, 2023 (0)


Fremont — Elise N. Kelley, 48, of Fremont, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

Memorial visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 at Moser Memorial Chapel...

Cecilia E. Hampton

Aug 1, 2023 (0)


Plattsmouth — Cecilia Elaine Hampton, 74, of Plattsmouth, formerly of Norfolk and Plainview, died Wednesday, July 19 at Page after a short battle with cancer.

Visitation was held Monday, July 24, 2023 at...

Audrey M. Colfack

Aug 8, 2023 (0)


Goodyear, AZ — Audrey M. Colfack, 95, of Goodyear, AZ, died Friday, July 21, 2023 at Goodyear, AZ.

Visitation was held Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater.

Funeral services...

Dorothy H. Summers

Aug 8, 2023 (0)


Dorothy Helen Summers, 87, of O'Neill, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 at Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk.

Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a parish rosary.

Funeral services...

Dorothy Lambert

Aug 16, 2023 (0)


Ewing — Dorothy Lambert, 94, of rural Ewing, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 at the Arbor Care Center in Neligh.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with...

Terry O. Bartak

Jul 25, 2023 (0)


Page — Terry Owen Bartak, 65, of Page, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill after a valiant fight with cancer.

A celebration of life service was held Saturday, July 22, 2023 at...

Blanche Ziska

Aug 1, 2023 (0)


Blanche Ziska, 88, of O'Neill, died Monday, July 24, 2023 at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill.

Visitation was held Friday, July 28, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Memorial funeral services were...

Doris G. Johring

Aug 8, 2023 (0)


Fort Collins, CO — Doris Gail Johring, 105, of Fort Collins, CO, died Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Pathways Hospice facility in Fort Collins with her family at her side.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m....

James Kirkpatrick

Aug 8, 2023 (0)


Lincoln — James Kirkpatrick, 86, of Lincoln, formerly of Ainsworth and O'Neill, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 at High Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Lincoln.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday,...

Mary J. Frahm

Jul 18, 2023 (0)


Amelia — Mary J. Frahm, 74, but one day from being 75, of Amelia, died peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023 with family by her side at her home in Amelia.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorials...

Raymond "Ray" P. Connot

Jul 25, 2023 (0)


Spencer — Raymond "Ray" P. Connot, 80, of Spencer, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation was held Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spencer.

Funeral...

Alexis R. Laible

Jul 25, 2023 (0)


Emmet — Alexis Rose Laible, 12, of Emmet, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 as the result of an ATV accident near her home in Emmet.

Visitation was held Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Funeral...

Willard B. Walton

Jul 25, 2023 (0)


Norfolk — Willard Barton Walton, 84, of Norfolk, formerly of O'Neill, died Monday, July 17, 2023 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk.

Visitation was held Friday, July 21, 2023 at Westridge United...

Jarod D. Bromwich

Jul 11, 2023 (0)


Stanton — Jarod Daniel Bromwich, 37, of Stanton, formerly of Chambers, died Friday, July 7, 2023 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk as the result of a car accident.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday,...

Jo Ann Howard

Jul 18, 2023 (0)


Elgin — Harold Rudy Heithoff, 87, of Elgin, died Monday, June 26, 2023 at his home in Elgin surrounded by his family.

Visitation was held Thursday, June 29, 2023 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Elgin with...

Cleone J. Snider

Jul 25, 2023 (0)


Butte — Cleone Jeannetta Snider, 99, of Butte, died Friday, July 14, 2023 at Butte Healthcare in Butte.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the Community Bible Church in Butte. Pastor Gary...

Donald J. O'Connell

Aug 16, 2023 (0)


Kearney — Donald "Don" Joseph O'Connell, 89, of Kearney, formerly of Atkinson, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney.

Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday,...

Harold R. Heithoff

Jul 5, 2023 (0)


Elgin — Harold Rudy Heithoff, 87, of Elgin, died Monday, June 26, 2023 at his home in Elgin surrounded by his family.

Visitation was held Thursday, June 29, 2023 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Elgin with...

Wesley F. Howe

Jul 11, 2023 (0)


Baton Rouge, LA — Phyllis "Jean" Calkins, 94, of Baton Rouge, LA, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 peacefully in her sleep in Baton Rouge, LA.

Visitation will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Broadmoor...

William O. Kelly

Jul 11, 2023 (0)


William Owen Kelly, 95, of O'Neill, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Norfolk Veterans' Home in Norfolk.

Visitation was held Monday, July 10, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuay in O'Neill with a Knights of Columbus rosary....

Donna M. Kruse

Jul 11, 2023 (0)


Seward — Donna Mae Kruse, 80, of Seward, formerly of O'Neill, died Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Lincoln.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington...

Blanche Ziska

Jul 25, 2023 (0)


Blanche Ziska, 88, of O'Neill, died Monday, July 24, 2023 at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 - 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Memorial...

Phyllis "Jean" Calkins

Jun 27, 2023 (0)


Baton Rouge, LA — Phyllis "Jean" Calkins, 94, of Baton Rouge, LA, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 peacefully in her sleep in Baton Rouge, LA.

Visitation will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Broadmoor...

Merle "Jim" J. Hickey

Jul 5, 2023 (0)


Manistique, MI — Merle "Jim" James Hickey, 84, of Manistique, MI, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 with his family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Garden Christian...

Marjorie M. Reynoldson

Jul 5, 2023 (0)


With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Sheila Rae Donohoe, 39. Sheila passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023.  

A private service to honor Sheila will be held at a later date.

She was born in Arlington,...

Grant A. Mlinar

Jul 11, 2023 (0)


Stuart — Grant Alex Mlinar, 20, of Stuart, died Sunday, July 9th in Atkinson.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Casual...

Melvin K. Roth

Jul 11, 2023 (0)


Fremont — Melvin Kenneth Roth, 85, of Fremont, died Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Wisner Care Center in Wisner.

Visitation will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2023 at Brockhaus-Howser-Fillmer Funeral...

Phyllis E. Waldo

Jul 11, 2023 (0)


Phyllis Elvera Waldo, 95, of O'Neill, died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary...

Terry O. Bartak

Jul 18, 2023 (0)


Page — Terry Owen Bartak, 65, of Page, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill after a valiant fight with cancer.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July...

Gaila J. Gilliland

Jun 20, 2023 (0)


Tacoma, WA — Gaila Jean Gilliland, 78, of Tacoma WA, died Saturday, April 22, 2023 at a care facility with family by her side.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the...

Sheila R. Donohoe

Jun 27, 2023 (0)


With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Sheila Rae Donohoe, 39. Sheila passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023.  

A private service to honor Sheila will be held at a later date.

She was born in Arlington,...

Donald 'Don' W. Hoffman

Jun 27, 2023 (0)


Sutton— Donald Warren Hoffman, 80, of Sutton, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Legacy Square in Henderson.

Visitation was held Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton.

Funeral services...

Patricia Cummins

Jul 5, 2023 (0)


Parkville, MO — Patricia Cmmins, 85, of Parkville, MO, formerly of O'Neill, died Friday, March 11, 2023 at Northland Care Facility in Kansas City, MO, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held from...

Lorraine G. Ernst

Jun 13, 2023 (0)


Lorraine Gail Ernst, 95, of O'Neill, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Arbor Care Center in O'Neill.

Visitation was held Friday, June 9, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Funeral services were held Saturday,...

Blake V. Strong

Jun 20, 2023 (0)


Fremont — Blake V. Strong, 39, of Fremont, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Fremont.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Chaplain Scott...

William 'Bill' J. Klabenes

Jun 27, 2023 (0)


Lincoln — William "Bill" Joseph Klabenes, 64, of Lincoln, died Thursday, June 15, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.

Visitation was held Monday, June 19, 2023 at Butherus-Maser & Love Funeral Home in...

Erna E. Liermann

Jun 27, 2023 (0)


Amelia — Erna E. Liermann, 96, of Amelia, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society in Atkinson.

Visitation was held Friday, June 23, 2023, at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

A private burial...

Marjorie Reynoldson

Jun 27, 2023 (0)


Marjorie Reynoldson, 80, of O'Neill, died Sunday, June 25, 2023 at UNMC in Omaha.

Visitation was held Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...

Mark A. Simons

Jun 27, 2023 (0)


Rawlins, WY — Mark Anthony Simons, 70, of Rawlins, WY, died Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Casper, WY.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Central Wyoming Hospice at 319 Wilson,...

Jeanne Dugan

Jun 6, 2023 (0)


Prosper, Texas — Jeanne Dugan, 95, of Prosper, Texas, formerly of O'Neill, died Friday, May 26, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in...

Larry E. Lewis

Jun 13, 2023 (0)


Brandon, FL — Larry Edward Lewis, 80, of Brandon, FL, died Thursday, May 18, 2023 after a two-month struggle with a debilitating illness.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran...

Lawrence "Larry" O. Easton

Jun 13, 2023 (0)


Atkinson ­— Lawrence "Larry"   Orland Easton, 82, of Atkinson, died Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Visitation was held Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson with a prayer service.

Funeral...

James T. Meyer

Jun 13, 2023 (0)


Orchard — James Theodore Meyer, 96, of Orchard, died May 29, 2023 at Arbor Care Center in Neligh.

Visitation was held Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Orchard.

Funeral services were...

Brian M. Richter

May 31, 2023 (0)


Norfolk —Brian M. Richter, 75, of Norfolk, formerly of O'Neill, died on Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, accelerated by Covid.

Visitation was held Tuesday, May 30,...

John A. Hladky

Jun 6, 2023 (0)


Duncan — Michael Wayne Kopejka, 60, of Duncan, formerly of O'Neill, died Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the...

Carla R. Peters

Jun 13, 2023 (0)


Ewing — Carla Rae Peters, 69, of Ewing, died Saturday, June 10, 2023 at her home in Ewing.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7 p.m. prayer service....

Zula A. Salers

Jun 13, 2023 (0)


Zula Ann Salers, 56, of O'Neill, formerly of Hickory, MS, died Monday, June 5, 2023 at her son's home south of Long Pine.

Visitation was held Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Funeral services...

Gene K. Sisson

May 31, 2023 (0)


Ewing — Gene Keller Sisson, 83, of Ewing, died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk.

Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in...

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