OBITUARIES
Linda Ann Lemburg
Jul 24, 2026
Linda A. Lemburg, 75, of St. Edward, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Cloverlodge Care Center in St. Edward.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church - 1002 Elm Street, in St. Paul. Pastor John Doolittle will be officiating. A Private Graveside Service will be held at...
Richard D. Leamons
Jul 14, 2026
Richard D. Leamons, 75, of Palmer passed away peacefully at his home on July 14, 2026.
Richard was born on November 29, 1950 in David City, Nebraska to Harvey and Lucille (Pennington) Leamons.
Services are pending.
Raymond L. Hill
Jul 14, 2026
Raymond L Hill, of St. Paul (formerly of Scotia), passed away on July 14, 2026, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul at the age of 87.
A Celebration of Ray’s life will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held at...
Marcia D. Lemmerman
Jul 13, 2026
Marcia D. Lemmerman (Peterson), of Grand Island (formerly of Palmer) passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis Center, Grand Island at the age of 82.
Family will greet friends from 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home, 411 O St, St Paul, NE 68873. Commission Pastor Janet Rasmussen will...
Carol Lee Benson
Jun 26, 2026
Carol Lee (Burke) Benson, 75, of Grand Island, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lakeview in Grand Island.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Pastor Bob Carlson will be officiating. A Private Inurnment will be held in the Nysted Cemetery.
Carol was...
Alwilda "Arlene" Pirnie
Jun 3, 2026
Alwilda “Arlene” (Call) Pirnie, of Marquette, passed away peacefully at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
A Service to honor and celebrate Arlene's life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home, located at 411 O St, St Paul, Nebraska. Pastor Bill Sterns will be offering words of comfort....
Stephen "Steve" R. Dugger
May 31, 2026
Stephen “Steve” R. Dugger, 78, of Palmer, died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home in Palmer, Nebraska.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer, Nebraska. A Celebration of Steve’s Life will immediately follow at the American Legion Club in Palmer. In lieu of memorial...
Darlene Marie Rief
May 27, 2026
Darlene Marie (Jares) Rief, 94, of Dannebrog, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her home on the family farm in Dannebrog, Nebraska.
Funeral Services will held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Interment will be held in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Val...
Patricia "Pat" Mae Spotanski
May 12, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Mae Spotanski, 82, of Boelus, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home in Boelus, surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Pat’s Life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Family will greet friends from 9:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. prior to services on...
Kelley Elizabeth McKirahan Jordan
May 7, 2026
Kelley E. McKirahan Jordan, 55, of St. Paul, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from cancer, at her home surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul. Casual attire is suggested by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials are...
Jolene "Jody" R. Lehn
Apr 26, 2026
Jolene Rene Lehn (Jody) passed away peacefully at her home on April 26, 2026, at the age of 67.
Jody was born on November 13, 1958, to Kenneth and Elaine Thomas. She graduated from Benson High School in Omaha, Nebraska, where she was active in school plays and was known for her beautiful singing voice.
Jody married Gregg Lehn on June 6,...
Charlene “Char” Marie Lautenschlager
Apr 23, 2026
Charlene Marie Lautenschlager, 62, of Palmer, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2026, at Bryan LGH Hospital - West in Lincoln.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Palmer. Pastor John Doolittle will be officiating. Char will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer. Visitation will...
Vida Mae Verplank
Apr 17, 2026
Vida Mae Verplank, 94, of Grand Island, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Primrose Retirement Community in Grand Island.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Pastor Jerry Quandt and Rick Davison will offer words of comfort. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer. Visitation...
Russell W. Swigart
Apr 14, 2026
Russell W. Swigart, 92, of Omaha (formerly of St. Paul), passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Hillcrest Country Estates in Papillion.
As a final gift of service to others, Russ chose to donate his body to medical science, contributing to the healing and learning of future generations. A Celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on...
Robert "Bob" R. Rother
Apr 14, 2026
Robert "Bob" R. Rother, 71 of Genoa, passed away on April 14, 2026, at the Community Hospital - LTC in Genoa.
He was born November 4, 1954, in Wolbach, NE., to Henry and Ethel Rother. He was one of eighteen children born to Mr. and Mrs. Rother. He attended school in Wolbach and graduated from Wolbach High School. Bob worked for...
Donald Charles Jares
Apr 12, 2026
Donald Charles Jares, 92, of Kearney, formerly of Aurora and St. Paul, joined his loved ones in heaven on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Mr. Jares was residing at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney, Nebraska.
Funeral services for Donald will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul, Nebraska. Pastor Daniel...
James G. Couton
Apr 10, 2026
James G. Couton, 88, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Howard County Medical Center.
Family will greet friends from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Burial will be in the Austin Cemetery in Rockville. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.
James was born...
John L. Ingraham
Mar 25, 2026
John L. Ingraham, 67, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Douglas County Health Center in Omaha.
John was born on August 12, 1958, in Ord, Nebraska to John and Alice Garvel Ingraham. He was baptized at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Scotia, Nebraska, where he was confirmed and received communion. He graduated from North...
Ronald W. Wells
Mar 13, 2026
Ronald "Ron" W. Wells, 85, of Cotesfield, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.
Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in St. Paul. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. on Friday, March 20, 2026,...
Kenneth R. Porath
Mar 12, 2026
Kenneth Ruben Porath, 72, of Dannebrog, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21st 2026, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Dannebrog. Pastor Sheri Lodel will be officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21st 2026, at Our Saviour’s...
