FULL OBITUARY TO FOLLOW.

Kenneth, born to Edward and Louise (Euhus) Timme on August 23, 1919 in Dodge County near Hooper, Nebraska. Baptized September 15, 1919. Confirmed May 20, 1934, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, Hastings, Nebraska. Graduated in 1937 from Holdrege High School. Started his career with JC Penney Co. on March 1, 1939 in Wahoo, Nebraska. Enlisted in the U.S. Army on November 27, 1942. Active service two years plus, discharged November 2, 1945. Returned to JC Penney Co. immediately...

James Allen Manke, of Seward, was born on November 10, 1954 to Theodore and Beverly (Fuchsberger) Manke in Lincoln, Nebraska.  He graduated from Milford High School.  James worked as clerk at Hinky Dinky grocery store in Seward for many years. He also worked as a security guard and janitor.  James lived at Ridgewood Care Center (formerly Sundermann Home) since December 24, 2004.  He passed away on July 23, 2021 in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 13...

Lois Jane Ehlers was born on September 1, 1936 to Henry P.C. and Marie (Schultz) Ficken in rural Milford, Nebraska.  She was baptized into God’s family on September 20, 1936 and confirmed on April 30, 1950.  She graduated from Seward High School in 1953.  On October 27, 1957, Lois married Rex E. Ehlers at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Milford, Nebraska.  To this union one son was born, Todd Ehlers.  Lois provided day care for many children in...

  Loyola "Oley" May Dvorak, of Utica, was born on November 23, 1932 to Melvin Cecil and Hazel Marie (Hurtie) Bridges in Beattie, Kansas.  She graduated from high school.  On July 15, 1950, Loyola was united in marriage to Joseph Anton Dvorak at Holy Family Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Loyola worked as a cook.  In her free time, she enjoyed baking, puzzles, gardening and playing cards.  She loved visiting and following her grandchildren’s and...

Doris Darleen (Gade) Suellwold Ahrens, of Seward, was born on February 5, 1927 to Albert and Helene (Luebbe) Gade in Superior, Nebraska.  She graduated from Seward High School in 1944.  On May 15, 1947, Doris was united in marriage to Floyd Suellwold in Seward, Nebraska.  Following Floyd’s death, Doris married Elwin “Al” Ahrens on December 20, 1997 in Seward.  She worked as a bookkeeper for Seward County Independent, a teacher’s aide for the Seward...

Susan Diane (Jacobson) Williams, daughter of Vincent C.E. and Viola (Lemmerman) Jacobson, passed away on July 13th 2021, at the age of 64 years, 9 months, and 17 days. She was born September 26, 1956, in Seward, NE. Susan was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward and attended school at St. John Lutheran School through the eighth grade. She graduated from Seward High School (1974), Lincoln School of Commerce (1974), and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in...

Mary Thompson of Ulysses Nebraska passed away July 11, 2021, at home from an extended illness with her loving husband by her side. Mary was born Oct 11, 1943 in Smithtown Pa. to Louis C. Weible and Mary Jane Meyers Weible. Mary was the fourth born of ten kids. And graduated from Brockway Area High School. Mom went on a trip to Nebraska. She met and married Kenneth L. Beedle. To this union came three boys Larry, Ronald and Donald. They later divorced.  Mom then met and married...

LaVerne Ann Wiese, of Seward, was born on July 5, 1930 to Frank and Johanna (Risse) Marksmeier in West Point, Nebraska.  She graduated from West Point Central Catholic High School (formerly Guardian Angels High School).  On May 21, 1952, LaVerne was united in marriage to Richard Wiese in West Point, Nebraska.  LaVerne was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.  LaVerne did painting and wallpapering.  She also babysat, many, many kids.  In her free...

James D. Mackie of Seward was born on July 31, 1928 to Toivo Mackie and Pansy Lillian (Johnson) Mackie in Highland Park, Michigan and was baptized into the Christian faith at Bethany Lutheran Church on May 9, 1929 in Kaleva, Michigan. He attended school, was confirmed at St Paul Lutheran Church and school, Farmington, Michigan and graduated from Clarenceville High School there. He attended the University of Michigan where he participated in the Michigan Marching Band, performing in the band...