In loving memory of Florence Mary (Naber) Gruber who was born August 26, 1923 in York, Nebraska and passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026 in York, Nebraska at the age of 102. She was the beloved daughter of Arthur and Anna (Burhoop) Naber and grew up on a farm outside of Waco, Nebraska. As a child, she loved the outdoors, playing the piano and singing.  She attended District 51 Country School north of Waco. Florence helped her uncle and aunt at the Staehr Motel in York. Florence ...

Kenneth C. Owens was born on June 22, 1946, to Cleo and Constance (Pariset) Owens in Seward, Nebraska.  Kenneth was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. He attended high school at Utica, graduating in 1964.  Kenneth enlisted in the Air Force National Guard in August of 1964 and served until August of 1971.  On January 7, 1967, Kenneth was united in marriage to Sharon Winkelman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Utica, Nebraska.  He dedicated his life to ...

DeRoyce J. Jelinek was born on June 8, 1942 to Adolph “Murph” and Eleanor (Pospichal) Jelinek in San Diego, California. He attended high school at Northeast  in Lincoln then graduated from Ulysses in 1960. On September 7, 1963 DeRoyce was united in marriage to Loretta Janak at St. Francis Catholic Church in David City, NE. He worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber before retiring in 1996. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and most of all he enjoyed ...

Harvey Lee Mueller, age 86, died December 20, 2025 at Grace Homes in Granbury, TX. Harvey was born on April 24, 1939, in Seward, Nebraska, to Edwin and Sophie Mueller (Idhe). He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. He graduated from Seward High School in 1957, a year that marked the beginning of a life full of purpose and service. Shortly after, Harvey enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly completed his basic training and served with ...

Robert Dean Stivers March 23, 1940 – February 17, 2026 Robert “Bob” Dean Stivers was born at home on March 23, 1940, in Ulysses, Nebraska — and from the very beginning, he did life his own way. He passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, perseverance, laughter, and flight. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert; his sisters, Doris, and Kathy; his brother-in-law, Elvin Vachal; and his nephews, Douglas Stubbs and ...

Gregory H. “Greg” Voss was born on August 1, 1951 to Robert and Bonnie (Sohn) Voss in Worthington, Minnesota. He attended high school at Eldora, Iowa, graduating in 1969. He then went on to attend college at Concordia Teachers College, graduating in 1973, then later earning his master’s degree at The University of Nebraska in 1982. On June 19, 1999 Greg was united in marriage to Carla Radford at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward, Nebraska. Greg was an excellent science ...

David “Dave” Oetting, known affectionately to many as simply “O,” was a man of deep faith, fierce loyalty, quiet strength, and unmistakable humor. He lived a life marked by courage, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to the people he loved most. He was born on September 23, 1968, and adopted soon after by Eugene and Harriet “Peg” Oetting.  David was baptized and attended St. John Church and Elementary School. He graduated from Seward High School, ...

Marvin Gale “PeeWee” Schulz, 98, passed away peacefully into Heaven on February 12, 2026, in Seward, Nebraska. He was born on May 9, 1927 to Daniel and Martha (Tempel) Schulz in Seward and attended Goehner High School graduating in 1944. On August 31, 1952, PeeWee was united in marriage to Marilyn Smiley at United Methodist Church in Seward and were married for nearly 69 years. He and Marilyn were blessed with four children which they raised in a Christian home, for which they ...

Barbara Ann Brunken was born on August 1, 1936 to Frederick and Lydia (Heizenrader) Ninneman in Lincoln, Nebraska. She attended high school at Lincoln High. graduating in 1954.   Barbara married Jan Perrin at age 22 while attending UNL.  The union of Jan and Barbara produced Deborah Perrin July, 2 1959. On  July 15, 1971 Barbara was united in marriage to Donald Brunken in Lincoln, Nebraska. She worked as a Clerk Typist for the ...

Janet Kay Toogood was born on May 3, 1942 to John Adams and Bernice Adams Tichy in Niobrara, Nebraska. She graduated from Niobrara High School.  On August 28, 1971, Janet was united in marriage to Arthur Toogood in Seward, Nebraska. They lived in Hastings, Nebraska, until Art’s death in 2013, at which point she returned to Seward, Nebraska.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family. Janet passed away on January 30, 2026 in ...