All Obituaries

Joshua M. Neemann was born on March 19, 1985 in Omaha, NE and passed away on August 7, 2022 in Omaha. Josh was preceded in death by his dad Steve Neemann, grandparents:  Jr. and LeAnn Wurtele and Merlin and Phyllis Neemann and Avis Neemann and uncle Ken Teten. Josh is survived by his mom Jolene Neemann and brother Nic Neemann of Omaha as well as his special niece Evie Marchant of Iowa.  Aunts and uncles:  Tim Wurtele and Sandy of Syracuse, NE, Pam Gruber and Doug of...

Belvia P. Petry, lovingly referred to as "Bub" or "Bubbles" by her family and friends, age 85 of Hamburg, IA passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, IA. Belvia Pauline Petry was born on September 9, 1936 in Atchison County Missouri; the daughter of Frank C. and Essie Lillian (Wheeler) Shelton.  She graduated from Hamburg High School with the Class of 1954. In November of 1968, Belvia was united in marriage to William...

Norman (Cork) Leon Martin Vander Kuur, age 64, of Talmage, NE passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home. Norman Leon Vander Kuur was born on August 9, 1957 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City, NE; the son of Norman G. Vander Kuur and Jacqueline E. Eloge Vander Kuur.  His family later moved to California where he graduated from Eastside Union High School in San Jose, CA.  Following his high school graduation, he attended college and received his Associates...

Vernon L. Brooke of Nebraska City passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the age of 97. He was born on October 29, 1924 to Harry and Lena (Herbst) Brooke at McCool Junction NE. He graduated from the McCool Junction High School in 1942.  Right after high school, he enlisted with the Army Air Corp and served his country in the Pacific Theater, receiving several medals for his proud service during World War 2. After his honorable discharge, he was a member of the Nebraska Civil Air...

Floyd J. “Buck” Kreifels, age 86, of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the High Plains Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Lincoln, NE. Floyd Joseph Kreifels, known affectionately as “Buck”, was born on February 18, 1936 in Nebraska City, NE; the son of Eugene G. and Rosalia (Ramold) Kreifels.  He grew up and attended school in Nebraska City at St. Bernard’s Academy, where he graduated with the Class of 1954.  He then...

Colleen M. Schreiter, age 85 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Ambassador in Nebraska City. Colleen Marie Schreiter was born on September 27, 1936 in Nebraska City, NE; the daughter of Otto O. and Cecelia C. (Heng) Fitzekam.  She attended St. Benedict’s School through the 8th Grade and then finished her schooling at Nebraska City Public Schools, where she graduated with the Class of 1954. On September 27, 1955, Colleen was united in marriage to...

Rick C. Haith, age 65 of Nebraska City passed away on Wednesday evening, Aug. 3, 2022 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE. Ricky Carl Haith was born on December 4, 1956 in Omaha, NE; the son of Carl Junior and Catherine Clara (Asmus) Haith.  He attended school in Omaha and graduated from high school there. In 1975, he entered the United States Navy and honorably and faithfully served his country until his honorable discharge on March 18, 1983. Rick was a Welder and a member of the...

Cynthia S. Driscoll, age 81 of Syracuse, NE (formerly Neodesha, KS) passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Syracuse, NE. Cynthia Sue Driscoll was born on November 24, 1940 in Nebraska City, NE; the daughter of Harold “Hap” and Martha “Nooky” (Dresher) Israel.  She grew up and attended school in Nebraska City, graduating from Nebraska City High School with the Class of 1958.  She worked many years in nursing homes and home...

Doris M. Gherman, age 89, of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Prestige Care Center in Nebraska City.  Doris Marie Gherman was born on December 7, 1932 in Ashton, NE; the daughter of John T. and Agnes V. (Trubl) Wall.  She started her schooling in 1938 and attended Ashton Public Schools.  She later attended school in Loup City, NE and graduated from Loup City High School with the Class of 1951. On November 2, 1965, Doris was united in marriage to...

Geneva M. Wurtele, age 97 of Nebraska City passed away on Saturday; July 30, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 8, 1925 at Lake Odessa, MI; the daughter of Donald and Hazel (Ansbaugh) Allerding.  When Geneva was only two years old, her mom passed away and she was raised by her grandparents Milo and Ellie Ansbaugh.   She attended school and graduated from the Woodland High School, Woodland, MI with the Class of 1943. She was united in marriage to Earl Roy Wurtele on July...