Virginia L. (Preston) Peterson, of Seward, was born August 22, 1924 in Belden, Nebraska to J. George and Lillie (Gaskill) Preston. She passed away in Seward on May 20, 2022 at the age of 97 years 8 months and 29 days. When she was young, Virginia's family moved to Seward where she grew up on their family farm south of town. She attended Seward High School and graduated with the class of 1942. On June 27, 1943 Virginia was united in marriage to Donald H. Peterson. Three children were born...

Larry was born on August 12, 1955, to Melvin and Doris (Giebelman) Tonniges in York, Nebraska.  He was baptized on August 28, 1955, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and confirmed on March 30, 1969, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gresham, Nebraska.  He graduated from Gresham High School in 1973.  In 1986, Larry met his best friend, Susan Kamprath.  On Feb 18, 1989, they were united in marriage and together they blended their families into one large, amazing family and...

James David Schildt of Pleasant Dale, was born January 1, 1978 in Lincoln, NE to Carol (Viets) and Larry Schildt, also of Pleasant Dale. He was baptized, confirmed, married and a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church (Middle Creek) Seward, NE. He graduated from Seward High School in 1996.  Following high school he attended Southeast Community College in Milford, earning Associates Degrees in both Diesel Mechanics and Building Construction.  On August 17, 2002, James was...

The Reverend Richard Gudgel, pastor emeritus, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 78.   He now awaits the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.Richard was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska on May 23, 1943 to Andrew and Marie (Jochem) Gudgel.  He was made a child of God through Holy Baptism on September 5, 1943, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ainsworth, Nebraska.  On August 17, 1964, Richard married Bonita (Bonnie) Hesterberg.  God blessed...

Richard Dean “Dick” Greenwood, of Utica, was born on March 28, 1939 to farmers, Albert William and Rose Ethel (Boon) Greenwood in Utica, Nebraska.  He attended Utica High School graduating in 1957 and was the point guard on the Utica High School 1957 class D state championship basketball team.  On June 17, 1961, Dick was united in marriage to Verdayne Ellen Schaefer at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Staplehurst, Nebraska. Dick brought his bride home...

Delores Eileen (West) Nordmeyer, of York, was born on November 9, 1926, to William and Martha (Pflughaupt) Winkelmann in Staplehurst, Nebraska.  She received her GED from Seward High School.  On September 18, 1945, Delores was united in marriage to Carl G. West at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica.  Following Carl’s passing, Delores married Walter O. Nordmeyer on February 14, 1976, also at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica, Nebraska.  Delores was licensed as a...

David Alan Rathje, of Seward, was born on September 25, 1963 to Gerald and Roberta (Weir) Rathje in Seward, Nebraska. He attended Seward High School, graduating in 1981. He graduated from Southeast Community College in Milford. Dave’s working career included working for his dad at Jerry’s Service; Seward County Ford; City of Seward; and Napa Auto Parts in Seward. In his free time, he loved to bowl. He had Seward’s first 300 game in league play and was a member of the Seward...

Arlene Lois (Beckmann) Seevers was born on March 31, 1932, to George and Frieda (Hillmann) Beckmann in their farm house south of Seward, Nebraska. The second of three children, Arlene received the blessing of Holy Baptism on April 17, 1932, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ruby, NE, and confirmed her faith in the Triune God at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward on April 14, 1946. Arlene began her education at St. John South School, located just 200 yards north of her...

Roger Anthony Jirovsky, of Seward, was born on November 15, 1951 to Frank and Antonia (Bohuslavsky) Jirovsky in Seward, Nebraska.  He attended East Butler graduating in 1970.  On April 12, 1980, Roger was united in marriage to Lorie Odvody at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Seward. He worked for Henningsen Foods in David City, Seward Lumber and then at Tenneco automotive for 40 years while farming.  In his free time, he enjoyed farming with his brothers...

Arthur H. Fliege 84 of Lincoln, NE, died Monday, April 25, 2022 in his home with his wife present. Born June 22, 1937 in Springfield, IL, he was the son of the late William E. Fliege and Elizabeth C. Fliege.  Art, as he was known, was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Music was a large part of his life. He started playing the piano as a child and continued throughout his life, transitioning into organ as well. Music was so important to him that it became his...