Kent J. Lavene passed away January 26, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 69 years. He was born February 28, 1954, in Lexington, Nebraska to Paul and Dorothy (Bonser) Lavene. He grew up on the family farm just outside of the Village of Bertrand.
Kent attended Bertrand High School, then attended Central Community College in Hastings, earning...
Holliece “Hollie” Fox, born November 27th, 1954, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home after a prolonged battle with cancer, on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the age of 69. She was surrounded by her family, friends and loved ones, then reunited in heaven with her parents Robert Powell and Connie (Powell) Wells as well as her beloved Pitbull mix,...
Susan Baker Green, 66, died January 25, 2024 at UNMC in Omaha, following a seven-month battle with Ovarian cancer. Sue, the youngest child of Harold and Mildred Baker, was born November 5, 1957 in Harlan, Iowa. She joined three sisters Marilyn, Joanne and Beverly and three brothers Charles, Russell and Randy. Sue attended school in Ashland, Nebraska and Manning, Iowa and received...
John attended the University of Virginia and Midland College, where he met and married Judy Christensen upon graduation. Both children, Jason and Heather, were born while John attended Creighton Law School, graduating in December 1972. John was so proud that Jason graduated Prep and Creighton Law School, and Heather graduated Duchesne and earned a Master's Degree. John was senior partner...
Lester T. Bell, 65, passed away on January 24, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on July 24, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lester Everett Boone and Beverly Jean (Bell) Boone. Lester got his GED at Metropolitan Community College and then went into the US Army. HE then worked at Tyson Food until his health failed.
Lester was a member...
Ricky Gardner Sr. October 25, 1957- January 21, 2024.He is survived by his son Ricky Gardner Jr, daughter in law Nadine Gardner, step sons Derrick and Darrius Murrell, and Tammy Gardner. Sister Mary Cook and brothers Michael Gardner and Carl Gardner. Mother-in-law Norma Hunter and host of nieces and nephews and cousins.Ricky was born to Dorothy Gardner on October 25, 1957...
James E. Snyder, Jr. passed away January 20, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 67 years. He was born June 2, 1956 in Lafayette, Indiana.
James loved music, radio, and Nebraska. He was a member of bands like Taxi Driver and ShurThing!, and spent many years as a radio personality known as "Lonesome Rhodes" and a program broadcaster throughout...
Larry Klingman, age 86, passed away on January 17, 2024.
Larry was born in Herreid, SD to Andrew Klingman and Albena Klingman. The family moved to McLaughlin, SD when Larry was about 8 years old. The family farm was located north of McLaughlin, SD. Larry married Karen Hepper of McLaughlin, SD on November 25, 1960. They made their home in Harrold,...
Mark Mayehama, age 61, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska, on January 15, 2024. He was born May 14, 1962 to father, Lavern Mayehama, stepmom, Margaret Mayehama and mother, Lana (Maltsberger) Rhodes in Omaha, NE.
In addition to his parents and stepmom, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Mayehama and Anthony Mayehama; granddaughter, Angel Riskowski; and...