Lincoln, NE Obituaries

Albert Herman “Bert” Hestermann from Eagle, Nebraska died on September 28, 2026 at Bryan West Hospice Unit in Lincoln Nebraska. Born February 26, 1955, to Margaret Joan and Wayne Hestermann at Fort C...

Carolyn Parde, 86, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, following a long, courageous battle with dementia. Carolyn grew up in rural Pawnee County, Nebraska, gr...

Gerald Wayne Hopp, 77, of Lincoln, died September 27, 2026. He was born September 6, 1949, in Nebraska City to Donald Harry Hopp and Glenis Maria (Holtgrewe) Hopp and was raised on the family farm 3 ½...

Oscar Edwin Blomstedt, born June 5, 1927, went to be with Jesus in the early hours of September 23, 2026. He lived a long and fulfilling life and was the last of his generation. His love for Jesus was...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael S. Matsukis, who passed away at home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as he wished. Mike was born on August 26, 1938, in Sioux City, I...

Randy Dean Arms, age 55, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away September 20, 2026. Randy was born March 20, 1971, in Cambridge, Nebraska, to Avon and Linda (Butter) Arms of Arapahoe, Nebraska, and ...

Jeanette, 80, formerly of Castle Rock, Colorado, and most recently of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away on September 20, 2026. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Jeanette was the daughter of Robert Clark At...

Jared Allen Norris, age 38, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, surrounded by his family. Jared was born on April 1, 1988, in Lincoln, Nebras...

Elaine Fern (Kirchhoff) Nelson, 85, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on September 15, 2026. She was born on a farm near Byron, Nebraska, on November 11, 1940, to Edwin and Ruth (Heitman) Kirchhoff. ...

Daniel (Dan) John Augustyn, 49, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 12, 2026, at home. Born in Temple, Texas, on Dec. 14, 1976, Dan was the beloved firstborn son of Charles an...

Richard Ralph Jensen, 94, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away September 11, 2026. Born March 13, 1932, in Wayne, Nebraska, Richard was the son of Ivar C. and Anna H. (Schroeder) Jensen and grew up as pa...

Ronald Dean Thornton, 81, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away September 11, 2026, after a short illness. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to his parents Jesse and Margaret (Hughes) Thornton, Jr. He ...

Irene H. Rorabaugh, 100, of Independence, Iowa, died Monday, May 11, 2026, at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Independence, Iowa. We will be gathering to celebrate Irene's life at Pitch Pizzeria and...

Audrey Haas, 94, of Fountain Hills, AZ passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. Audrey was born March 7, 1932, in Holdrege, NE to Fred and Katherine Reiss. She grew up on her parents' farm in Wilcox, NE...

Gloria Jean (Hergenrader) Dockery, 80, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away September 10, 2026. Born November 21, 1945, Gloria was the second of three children born to her parents, Harry and Helen (Tripple...

Laurence J. Fountain, 77, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away September 2, 2026. He was born December 11, 1948, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Al and Jo Fountain. Over the years, he became known to family...

Gladys Maxine Helm (Rolfsmeyer), known as Gladi, of Lincoln, NE passed away on September 2, 2026 at the age of 84. She is survived by her loving sons Scott (Lesley) Helm and Douglas Helm, and her thr...

Geraldine “Jerry” Bornemeier , 94, Lincoln, passed away on September 1, 2026. Born on March 18, 1932 to John and Emma (Michaelson) Spitz in St Edward, Ne. Jerry graduated from Columbus High School in...

Linda Roemmich, 86, died August 30, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born in Saint Edward, Nebraska, to Albert and Helga Peterson. She graduated from Saint Edward High School in 1957 and moved to L...

Bob, 98, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away in his home on August 28, 2026. Bob was born to Otto and Ilda (Wacha) in Schuyler, Nebraska. He graduated from Schuyler High School in 1946. He attended the ...

Carolyn Jo Weaver, 77, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Carolyn was born on July 29, 1949, in Alta, Iowa, to Doris Tierney and George Bekish. The second of four children...

Susan Marie (Ryan) Childress, 65, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on August 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on January 10, 1961. Sue was the daughter of Arthur and Sh...

Christy Dawn Coonrod came into the world on February 1, 1965, in Fairbury, Nebraska, welcomed with love by her parents, Linda Thelen (Atkins) and Monte Coonrod. Raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Christy at...

Marian K. Lepp of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on August 27, 2026. She was born in Lincoln Nebraska on January 21, 1930, to Bertram and Ethel Ellsworth. While Marian was a youth, her family moved to ...

John R. Graham, 79, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away August 27, 2026. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on December 8, 1946, John was the only child of Ralston and Jeanne (McQuiston) Graham. He graduated fr...

Jim passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23rd, at the age of 98. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Emma Fink of Crete; his sister, Helen Bazant of Albany, Oregon; and his daughter, ...

Gayle Ann (Johnson) Beach, 75, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on August 24, 2026. Born in Tecumseh, Nebraska, on July 28, 1951, Gayle was the daughter of Ronald and Norma Jean (Brott) Johnson. Whil...

Cynthia Ann Larson, known as Cindy to family and friends, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday August 22nd. Cindy passed at the age of 77. Cindy was a wife, mother, grandmother, grea...

Phyllis B Fulliton, age 96, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on August 22, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1930, in Loup City, Nebraska, to her parents William and Clara (Hunt) Weehler. She grew up...

Richard Gibbs Starr, 79, died August 20, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born November 5, 1946, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois to Chester G. and Gretchen Daub Starr. Rich often shared stories of c...

After a proud and inspired life, Aurelia “Ricki” Thomas passed peacefully in the hands of her family on the morning of August 21st, 2026, at the age of 92. To all who knew her, Aurelia’s unrivaled sen...

Beverly Kay (‘Bev’) Livengood was born February 28, 1939 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Ernest and Opal Beaty. She grew up in rural Iowa with her parents and two sisters, Verla Ann and Connie. They had a ...

Bruce Rauscher, 78, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Bryan Hospital as a result of heat stroke complications. He was born on September 27, 1947, in Lincoln...

LeRoy Van Thomas, 90, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on August 19, 2026. He was born May 26, 1936, in Bismark, North Dakota to his parents Charles and Mable (Bailey) Thomas of Fryburg, North Dakota...

Precious Josiah Anthony Soto was born into eternal rest on August 19, 2026, surrounded by his parents and by a love that began long before his parents ever had the chance to hold him. The name Josiah...

Timothy “Tim” Alan Thallas, 69, of Pleasant Dale, NE, passed away peacefully at home on August 18th, 2026. He was born on April 27th, 1957, to Robert Sr. “Bob” and Doris “Dorie” (Wolfe) Thallas in Lin...

Grace Walker was born February 17, 1932, in Bain, Minnesota; she was the ninth child in the family William and Ariel Baty. Survived by daughter Elizabeth (Beth) Pool and husband Eric Coley; son Robe...

Lila Jean Dearing, 92, passed away on August 15, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born on February 9, 1934, to Ancel W. and Leona (Blome) Lewis in Spencer, Nebraska. Lila Jean attended college in...

Marshal Duke passed on August 12th, 2026, at the age of 72. A celebration of life will take place on October 19th, 2026 from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm, at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St, Linc...

Graham Young April 11, 2003- August 11, 2026. Graham William Wilberforce Young, 23, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died on August 11, 2026. He was born on April 11, 2003, to Gary and Jennifer Young, the you...

Donald (Bear) Lee Kovar, 94 of Lincoln Nebraska., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026. Donald was born on December 28th, 1931, in David City, Nebraska to...

Linda Shepard, a vibrant, joyful soul who brought energy and creativity to everyone she met, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, surrounded by love. Born with an adventurous spirit and a boundless...

Marrion Blunt passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, joining his beloved wife, Judy A. (Churchill) Blunt, who preceded him in death on October 8, 2020, in Fairbury. Marrion was born on May 19, 19...

In Loving Memory of Gary Lee Staiert Gary Lee Staiert, 75, of Bennet, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Gary was a warrior who fought his battle until th...

Gerald Paul Splichal, a beloved resident of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the age of 69. Born on July 7, 1957, as a twin to Joseph Paul Splichal and Corrinne May Splich...

Mark A. Rouse, 62, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away August 9, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Mark was born October 20, 1963, in Lincoln, to Lawrence “Larry” and Charlene...

Shirley M. Hayne passed on August 5, 2026, at the age of 85. A Graveside Service will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park and Cemetery, 6700 S. 14th St., Lincoln, NE 68512, on August 21, 2026, at 1:00 p...

Sally A. Greenwalt, 84, of Lincoln, passed away August 5, 2026, after her fourth battle with cancer. Born July 9, 1942, in Chadron, Nebraska, Sally graduated from Chadron High School. A longtime resi...

Ronald Kay Self was born on December 30th, 1938 in Wilburton, OK to Roy and Eula Self. His early years were spent on the Choctaw reservation in Oklahoma, followed by time in Indiana. Ron joined the A...

Charline A Woodside, 91 of Lincoln, died August 3, 2026. She was born in Gilead on August 22, 1934. She retired from Federal Soil Conservation Service in Lincoln. She is survived by her son, Kale J...