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Luther Jacob (Jack) Frost was born on February 25, 1937 and died April 17, 2021. Jack is a native of Central Louisiana who retired in 2002 after 40+ years in television news. During his career he held many positions in radio, television, and newspaper. Jack graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette, LA, attended graduate school at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE and at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. He spent 1961-77 in media in Lincoln, NE and subsequently returned to Louisiana in 1977 to continue his long television career. He worked in New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles and Alexandria before retiring. He was honored by the Louisiana...

Walter Melvin Running, Jr., age 87 passed away peacefully on March 19 after a brief illness. He was born September 14, 1933 in Fargo, North Dakota, the only child of his parents Walter and Mildred Running. Growing up in Fargo he was taught to ice skate at an early age by his mother and enjoyed playing hockey at the local outdoor rinks. He also helped out at his father's Standard Oil gas station. He became an exceptional athlete in many sports. He was the MVP quarterback of Fargo High's football team. He was also the starting catcher for Fargo's American Legion baseball team that won the state championship. On that team Roger Maris played right field. His best sport however was hockey and he...

Virginia Lee (Yager) Lawrence (94) died January 27, 2021 in Lincoln, NE. She was born November 14, 1926 in Terre Haute, IN, to Sylvan and Lucille Yager. Virginia attended Indiana State University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Sorority. Virginia married Paul Richard Lawrence in 1946. They resided in Decatur, IL prior to moving to Pittsburg, KS in 1966. She graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1971 and was selected for Phi Upsilon Omega Honorary. Virginia worked for several years in the PPS reading program at Roosevelt Junior High. She was a homemaker who loved camping, quilting and traveling. She was an excellent cook; her potato rolls had an honored place at every family...

George "Tom" Ryan was born on May 12, 1946 in Loup City, NE to Frank and Marion Ryan and passed away on December 30, 2020 at the age of 74. Tom grew up in Loup City where he was active in athletics. He attended Kearney State College where he played baseball, and then attended the College of Automation in Des Moines, IA. In 1967 he was drafted into the Army where he served in Vietnam as a Clerk Typist; during his time in the military he also was awarded a Bronze Star. After serving for nearly 2 years, Tom returned to Nebraska where he worked at Omaha National Bank and then served various banks throughout Nebraska until he retired in 2018. On June 12, 1971 he married Janice Wiberg with whom...

Patricia Ann (Patty) Hughett, 85, passed away peacefully on December 21, at Lancaster Rehabilitation Center Lincoln, NE. Born Patricia Ann Mulinazzi, on May 11, 1935, in Ottawa, IL to Dominic and Christina Mulinazzi, she attended Ottawa High School. After graduating, she went on to receive her nursing degree, where she met her husband, Bob Hughett. They were married on June 30th, 1956 and in 1962, they settled in Lincoln, Nebraska where she lived for the past 58 years. Patty was a devoted wife, friend and mother of four children. When she wasn't shuttling her children to the golf course, music lessons or the stables, she loved playing bridge and belonged to several groups around town. And...

Dorothy Frances Jobes was born on July 21, 1928 in Douglas, NE to Lyman "Verne" and Frances Davis. She passed away on December 11, 2020 in Lincoln, NE. Dorothy graduated from Filley High School in 1946 and went on to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to earn a BS in Music Education in 1950. She worked as an accompanist at Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Island for 32 years. She also was an accompanist for Grand Island Sr. High for 4 years. Dorothy enjoyed golf, bridge, reading, crossword puzzles, and cooking; her desserts were the best! She was a member of Riverside Golf Club, PEO, Book Club, University of Nebraska Alumni, and Trinity United Methodist Church. She is survived by...

LaNae Gary, 59 of Lincoln, died way too soon Dec. 8, 2020. She was born May 10, 1961, to Harold and Myrtle (Carlson) Gary in Redfield, SD, and was a graduate of Kearney High School. LaNae had been a contract worker the last 13 years for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. She was a dedicated worker and friend. She loved sports and when younger, played and coached softball. But more recently, she let all know she was a Patriots football fan. LaNae was always learning. She loved reading, music, documentaries, podcasts and black and white movies. Her survivors are sisters, Myrna Liebig of North Platte and Melanie Gary of Lincoln; niece, Audra (Gordy) West, Black Hawk, SD;...

Ruth Esther (Reeves) Kemling passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 in her home. Ruth was born on February 23, 1929 in Fairmont, Nebraska to Roland and Esther (Bergstein) Reeves, the middle child with two brothers. She married Dwight Kemling on February 18, 1951. Ruth was a loving mother and wife who spent her earlier years as a teacher. She also worked for years with her children in the family computer business. She is preceded in death by her husband Dwight, and her brother Lloyd. She is survived by her brother Dale of New Hartford, New York, and four children: Mark of Omaha, NE; Heidi Heidemann of Lincoln, NE; Jon of Lincoln, NE; Neal of Colon, NE and a host of grandchildren and great...

Dean Richard Ogle, formerly of Blair NE, passed away on 12/2/2020 at the age of 92. Dean was born June 2, 1928 to David and Opal Ogle in Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. The family later moved to the Stewart/Casey IA area where Dean grew up on the farm as the oldest of four brothers. After graduation from Stewart High school Dean entered the Air Force and served in the Korean war. Dean returned home from the service and went to work for Bob Hunt. He retired from a distinguished career at Great Plains Communications in Blair NE. Dean married Winnifred Truhlsen on July 21, 1957 and resided in the Blair Nebraska area where they raised three sons, Steven, Mark and Kent. Dean volunteered and...

Paul Nathanael Thoren, 85, of Lincoln, died Monday, November 23rd 2020. He was born 22 July 1935 in Hooper, NE to Rev. Arnold Victor Nathanael Thoren and Clara Christine Holtorf Thoren. Paul grew up in Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and graduated from high school in Lindsborg, Kansas. Paul enjoyed raising Hereford cattle, and had a love for horses throughout life. Paul attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. Paul then joined the United States Marine Corp in April of 1957 serving four years as an aviation machinist mate aboard the USS Boxer. Paul spent the majority of his life as an owner operator driving for Morgan Driveaway INC. Paul was a member of First Lutheran Church in...

Al was born in Center, North Dakota on June 17, 1941 to Arnold (Buck) and Elma (Singer) Borchardt. Al attended New Salem High School and in 1965 he graduated from Omaha University with a business degree. In 1956, he met Marilyn M. Dettmann and they were married August 6, 1961. To their love three children were born, Mark, Michelle, and Lisa. Al began his business career as a highly successful sales representative with Aloe Medical, out of St. Louis, residing in Billings, MT, and Omaha, NE. Al was part of the very first Xerox training program. Thereafter, his career continued on a successful path with the help of a good friend and others, when he began Midland Medical Supply Company in 1970....

Janet Jean (Schimmer) Swanson was born in Webster, South Dakota July 15th, 1932 as an only child to Myrtle and Edward Schimmer. Janet grew up in Genoa, Nebraska. It was here that she became an excellent clarinet player and played for Hastings College. After college, Janet entered the teaching field. Her first job was at Hawthorne Elementary School in Lincoln, NE. After teaching one year in Lincoln another opportunity opened, and at the age of 21, not knowing a single person in California she boarded a train with all her worldly possessions and set out on a new adventure. What an adventure that turned out to be as this is where she met her future husband. On Friday, July 13, 1956, Loran and...

John Bennett of Lincoln passed away on May 30, 2020 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife Patricia, children Mike (Beverly Rymer) Bennett, Marc Bennett, Chris (Bill) Ramaekers, Jim (Nola Derby-Bennett) Bennett; grandchildren Chelsea (Matthew) Krastel, Nicole Ramaekers, Matt Ramaekers, Cole Schinstock, Stella Bennett; and his sister Ann Bennett. Family will be having private services. If you wish to offer a memorial, they can be directed to St. John the Apostle Church in Lincoln. Online condolences can be left at www.bmlfh.com.

John Bennett of Lincoln passed away on May 30, 2020 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife Patricia, children Mike (Beverly Rymer) Bennett, Marc Bennett, Chris (Bill) Ramaekers, Jim (Nola Derby-Bennett) Bennett; grandchildren Chelsea (Matthew) Krastel, Nicole Ramaekers, Matt Ramaekers, Cole Schinstock, Stella Bennett; and his sister Ann Bennett. Family will be having private services. If you wish to offer a memorial, they can be directed to St. John the Apostle Church in Lincoln. Online condolences can be left at www.bmlfh.com.

Kathleen Mary Goerlitz, 77, of Elmwood, NE (formerly Dexter, ME & Monroe, NY) died May 7, 2020 in Lincoln, NE. Born October 12, 1942 in New York, NY to Charles Joseph & Margaret Christina (McCormack) Smith. Retired from Highland Telephone (Monroe, NY) after 22 years of service and from Walmart (Palmyra, ME) after 17 years of service. Kathy was a life member and past president of both the Monroe Volunteer Ambulance Corp and the Mombasha Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary. Kathy was the first New York State Ambulance Relay Chairperson, served on the board of Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft, ME and with the Dexter, ME Sunrise Kiwanis. Kathy is survived by her sons Charles J....

Born on December 21, 1917 to Daisy and William Edwards in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa where she resided until 1995 when she moved to Lincoln to join her daughter. On October 18, 1941 she married Glenn Camerer. Together they spent their time working on the farm, tending chickens and her garden. They enjoyed traveling all over North America including Alaska in the back of a camper. Dorothy was a member of the Methodist church in Sergeant Bluff for many years. Her hobby was her family, she had a knack for loving them through all of the highs and lows of life. Glenn and Dorothy celebrated 41 years of marriage prior to his death in 1982. She was an incredible cook and prepared meals throughout her life...

Genevieve E. Rettke (Genni) was born February 8, 1923 and passed away January 26, 2020 just shy of her 97th birthday. She was born in Moline, Illinois, graduated from Rock Island High School in 1942 and married Julius Rettke (Bud) in 1944. Bud was in the Navy during World War II and Genni worked in New York City and Key West, Florida (among other places) while he was away. She loved to talk about all of her adventures during that time! Bud & Genni raised their daughters, Cyndy (Harkins) and Nancy (Whitten) primarily in the Rock Island, Illinois area where she was involved in many organizations, including Eastern Star. In 1980, Bud & Genni moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to be near their...