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Richard L. Brummer of Omaha, NE passed away on January 26, 2021 in Omaha. Richard was born on Sunday, November 12, 1933 on a farm near Dunlap, Iowa to Leonard V. and Regina A. Brummer. He was baptized in the local Catholic church that same day. He graduated from Kennard High School and obtained his post-secondary associates degree in business before joining Bakers Manufacturing in Omaha. He married Rhea L. White on January 12, 1957 at St. Francis Borgia in Blair, NE. She was the love of his life and his "Queenie". They lived in Blair for 12 years and began raising their two daughters and two sons. They opened the city's first Dairy Queen and found time to play cards, cook-out, camp...

Wanda Fay Harbottle, age 74 of Blair, passed away January 23, 2021 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Memorial services will be held at 10:00AM Friday, January 29, at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday January 28, from 4:00 to 8:00PM with family receiving friends at the funeral home. Wanda was born on February 24, 1946 in Norfolk, Nebraska, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Cook) Harbottle. She attended and graduated from Albion High School in 1964. Wanda worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Desoto National Wildlife Refuge for 32 years before retiring in 2009. Wanda will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who was always...

Robert L. Frahm, age 73, passed away January 20, 2021 at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. Services will be held in April 18, 2021 at 1:00PM at the Rybin Community Building, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Bob was born on February 5, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of Edgar and Lorraine (Rasmussen) Frahm. He was raised on a farm southwest of Fort Calhoun and attend Plainview Country School through the 8th grade and then attended and graduated from Fort Calhoun High School in 1965. In August of 1966 he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and served until his honorable discharge in 1972. On February 11, 1967 he was united in marriage to Jane Nordgren in Omaha, Nebraska. After the...

Kay Sharon Bonneau Siegl was born July 2, 1941 in Oakland, Nebraska. She was the only child of Harold and Catherine (Mehrens). She attended school at Oakland, Pleasant View Country School near Blair, and graduated from Herman High School in 1960. She then attended Bohner School of Hair Styling in Fremont. Following completing beauty school, Kay then started and operated her own beauty shop in Herman for several years. Kay was confirmed and became a member of First Lutheran Church in Blair in November of 1961. On September 10, 1966, Kay married Hermann Siegl at First Lutheran Church in Blair. To this union two sons were born: Daniel Siegl and Joseph (Kristy) Siegl both of Lincoln. Also...

Kay Sharon Bonneau Siegl passed away January 18, 2021 at her home in Lincoln. Kay was born July 2, 1941 in Oakland, Nebraska. She was the only child of Harold and Catherine (Mehrens). She attended school at Oakland, Pleasant View Country School near Blair, and graduated from Herman High School in 1960. She then attended Bohner School of Hair Styling in Fremont. Following completing beauty school, Kay then started and operated her own beauty shop in Herman for several years. Kay was confirmed and became a member of First Lutheran Church in Blair in November of 1961. On September 10, 1966, Kay married Hermann Siegl at First Lutheran Church in Blair. To this union two sons were born: Daniel...

Kay Sharon Bonneau Siegl was born July 2, 1941 in Oakland, Nebraska. She was the only child of Harold and Catherine (Mahrens). She attended school at Oakland, Pleasant View Country School near Blair, and graduated from Herman High School in 1960. She then attended Bohner School of Hair Styling in Fremont. Following completing beauty school, Kay then started and operated her own beauty shop in Herman for several years. Kay was confirmed and became a member of First Lutheran Church in Blair in November of 1961. On September 10, 1966, Kay married Hermann Siegl at First Lutheran Church in Blair. To this union two sons were born: Danial Siegl and Joseph (Chris) Siegl both of Lincoln. Also...

Jeffrey Jon Dixon, age 64 of Omaha, passed away January 16, 2021. Private services will be held at a later date. Jeff was born on August 6, 1956 the son of James and Beryl (Weaver) Dixon. He was a graduate of Blair High School and the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Jeff taught at Metro Tech for 20 years and later retired from the United States Postal Service. He is survived by his sister Julianne Plugge, two nephews, one niece and their families.

William "Bill, Willy" Arthur Kermoade was born in Rulo, Nebraska on December 14, 1935, and died on January 10, 2021 at the age of 85. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Bill was the son of Clarence and Gertrude (Vinsonhaler) Kermoade and their last surviving of 11 children. He married Barbara Jean Bell on July 24, 1954 in Papillion, Nebraska. the Kermoade family moved to the Blair area in 1973. Bill retired in 1998 from the Lyman-Richey Corporation, where he was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed wood working projects, mushroom hunting, and a good beer with friends. Bill is survived by his wife Barbara Bell Kermoade; son William (Ginny) Kermoade, son John Kermoade,...

Valerie Jean Bolton, age 63 of Blair, passed away January 5, 2021 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Services are currently pending. Valerie was born on August 9, 1957 in Omaha, NE the daughter of Dan and Pauline Beauchamp. She is survived by her husband Pat; three sons: Tony, Adam, and Aaron; nine grandchildren; siblings: Gary Standley, Gloria Klavins, Kathy Haney, Deonne Penex, and Cindy Mott; stepson and daughter: Tyler and Michelle. She was preceded in death by her sister Jennie and her parents.

Darlene Mae Young, age 83, passed away on December 31, 2020 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Darlene was born January 17, 1937 to Walter and Birdie Helen (Loftis) Lorsch. She graduated from Blair High School in 1954. Darlene married her childhood sweetheart, Franklin D. Young, on August 15, 1954, and were blessed with two children, Cindy Sue Young and Jeffery Lee Young. Darlene worked at Chapman Plumbing, Howard Thompson Agency, Blair Supply, owned the Western Auto in Millard, Nebraska, and OPPD where she spent 15 years before retiring in 2000. She was also a member of the Blair Fireman's Auxiliary. She loved garage sales, plants and especially her animals. Darlene is survived by...

Lucille A. M. (Madsen)Wulf, 92, died Thursday December 31, 2020, at Hillcrest Country Estates in Papillion. Private graveside services will be held at Orum's Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery. Lucille Anna Mae Madsen was born May 6, 1928 to Albert S. and Anna (Andersen) Madsen. She attended Glendale and Brodersen elementary schools, New England School (9th and 10th Grade) and graduated from Herman High School in 1945. After attending summer school at Midland College, for the next 7 years she taught school at Hewitt and Crawford country schools. In the 1960's she again was in the classroom as a long-term substitute teacher in a number of Washington county rural schools. On June 29th, 1952 she...

Shirley Eileen (Backhuus) Wrich, age 91 of Blair, passed away December 27, 2020 at her home. Public visitation will be held Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home from 3 to 8 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. Private services will be held. Shirley Eileen (Backhuus) Wrich was born on August 28, 1929 on the Backhuus family farm outside of Bennington, Nebraska to Peter and Pearl (Sumner) Backhuus. She was baptized at Kountze Memorial Church in Omaha and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bennington. She attended Bennington Public Schools and Graduated at the age of 16. Shirley worked for Mutual of Omaha in Omaha for six years before getting married....

Jeanette E. Reilly, age 79, formerly of Minnesota, passed away December 27, 2020 at her home in Blair. Jeanette was born on February 12, 1941 the daughter of Walter and Gladys Ryan. Over the years she lived in Minnesota, Arizona, Colorado and Nebraska. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Joseph Reilly. Jeanette will always be remembered for her dedication to her family. She is survived by her daughters: Julie, JoAnn, and Shirley; grandchildren: Michelle, Angela, Jason, Jennifer, Jonathan, Joseph, Jessica and Jolene; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister Joyce, as well as her niece and nephews. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph Reilly...

Jeanette Reilly, age 79 of Blair, passed away December 27, 2020. Services are currently pending. Campbell Aman Funeral Home.

Shirley E. Wrich, age 91 of Blair, passed away December 27, 2020. Services are currently pending. Campbell Aman Funeral Home.

Milford "Moe" Rines, age 85 of Kennard, NE, passed away December 24, 2020 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair. Services will be held Monday, January 4, 2021 at 2 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to services. Moe was born on October 2, 1935 in Gardiner, Maine, the son of Clarence and Stella Rines. After his graduation from Gardiner High School in 1954 he joined the United States Navy until 1957 when he was honorably discharged. Moe worked in the Navy shipyards until moving to Nebraska in 1959. On April 6, 1963 he was united in marriage to Ina Mehlhop. Moe worked as a millwright for Local #1463 and then went to work for General Electric in 1978 as a...

Frederick "Arthur" Colegrove Jr. , age 82, passed away December 24, 2020. Services are currently pending. Campbell Aman Funeral Home.

Georgiann Paulsen (Frank), age 85 of Blair, passed away December 24, 2020 in Omaha. Due to current conditions, and at Georgiann's request, family will hold a private burial at a later date. Georgiann was born November 10th, 1935 in Blair, the daughter of George and Hertha Frank. She attended and graduated from Blair High School in 1955. In 1981 she was united in marriage to Harold Paulsen. She lived a very full and wonderful life. Most days you could find her hard at work on the farm helping with chores or tending her garden and lilac trees. She also loved helping with her grandchildren who couldn't get enough of spending time with their Meme. Georgiann was a faithful member of the...

Milford "Moe" Rines, age 85 of Kennard passed away December 24, 2020. Services are currently pending. Campbell Aman Funeral Home.

P.J. Vogt, age 71 of Blair, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 2 to 7 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. P.J. was born on January 8, 1949 in Council Bluffs, Iowa the daughter of Don and Josephine (Maddox) Breeden. She attended and graduated from Council Bluffs Schools before going on to Iowa Western for two years. On September 1, 1984 she married Duane J. Vogt. In 1989, they became foster parents. They then later adopted 3 siblings on November 12, 1991. P.J. is survived by her husband Duane Vogt; sons Dustin and Matthew Vogt, daughter Nikki Vogt; along with two sisters: Peggy and Cheryl. She was preceded in death by her...

Patricia "PJ" Joanne Vogt passed away December 23, 2020 in Omaha. Services are currently pending. Campbell Aman Funeral Home.