All Obituaries

Dorothy A. Glenn, age 86 of Nebr. City (formerly Hamburg) passed away on Thursday morning; January 16, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City.  She had resided at Morton House in Nebraska City since November of 2018. She was born on January 9, 1934 at rural Percival, IA; the daughter of Harold Henry and Grace Elizabeth (McElroy) Foster.  She attended school and graduated from the Sidney High School with the Class of 1951. Shortly after her graduation, Dorothy began...

Ike Speakman, 98, formally from Nebraska City, peacefully passed away January 8, 2020 surrounded by family in Geneva, IL. He was born on June 15, 1921, the son of Harry and Mabel (Stotler) Speakman. During WWII, Ike proudly served as a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps. He earned several medals and recognitions during his service.  Ike took part in an Honor Flight to Washington DC as well as being honored during Veteran’s Weekend at a Chicago Blackhawk’s game. He retired...

Linda J. Major, age 72 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home. Linda was born on August 31, 1947 in Maryville, MO; the daughter of James M. and Jackie (Combs) Major.  She graduated from Hamburg High School in 1965.   Linda worked at Pendleton Woolen Mills in Nebraska City as a Sewing Machine Operator for some 10 years.  She had been a member of the former Church of Christ in Hamburg, IA since 1970. She enjoyed many hobbies, and loved to...

Eunice A. Navrkal, age 86 of Nebraska City passed away on Saturday; Jan. 11, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1933 in Nehawka, NE ; the daughter of Henry Relise and Mary Edna (Jordon) House.  She attended school and was a member of the Dunbar, NE Class of 1952.  She was united in marriage to Leonard A. Navrkal on March 1, 1952 at the former St. Paul Catholic Church in Dunbar, NE; and to this union four children were born:  Dan, Darrell, Marcy and Mike. Eunice...

Jane B. Maybee, age 81 of Nebraska City passed away on Tuesday evening; January 7, 2020 at her home.   She was born on May 25, 1938 near Thurman, IA; the daughter of Thomas Lawson and Florence (Sheard) Walters.  She was one of 12 children in the family.     She was united in marriage to Leo Ray Maybee on March 19, 1959 in Nebraska City, NE.  He preceded her in death on April 30, 2003.  At a young age, Jane worked at American Meter Company.  She then...

Lupita Moreno de Manriquez, age 86 of Nebr. City passed away on Friday; January 3, 2020 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 12, 1933 in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco Mexico; the daughter of Agustin Moreno and Maria Gabriela Lopez.  She was united in marriage to Timotoe Manriquez Falcon on May 29, 1947 at Leon, Guanajuato Mexico and to this union 12 children were born - she was preceded in death by an infant son at birth and a two...

Edwin R. “Snuff” Thompson, age 69 of Lincoln, NE (formerly Nebr. City) passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Tabitha Martha House in Lincoln. He was born on April 3, 1950 in Nebraska City, NE; the son of Arthur Dewey and Ruth Lucille (Chaney) Thompson.  He attended school in Nebraska City and then went on to Lincoln Nebraska Technical Community College where he studied Auto Mechanics. On April 20, 1970 he entered the United States Army and proudly served his...

Janice L. “Jan” Neeman, age 74 of Nebraska City, NE passed away early Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Ambassador in Nebr. City.   She had resided at the Ambassador since 1999. She was born on November 13, 1945 in Nebraska City, NE; the daughter of Walter L. “Pete” and Hazel Lorraine (Dilley) Weddle.  She attended school at Lourdes Central Catholic, graduating with the Class of 1964.  She then went on to attend Southeast Community College where...

Miayar Gak Bol, stillborn infant of Peter Gak Bol and Nura Panom Gach passed away on December 23, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Nebraska City. He leaves behind his parents and three siblings; all of Nebraska City. A funeral service will be held Tuesday (12/31) at 2:00 p.m. at Gude Mortuary with burial to follow in the Wyuka Cemetery at Nebraska City.

Irma C. Kreifels, age 86 of Dunbar, NE passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her home. Irma was born on September 15, 1933 at rural Dunbar, NE; the daughter of Bernhardt “Ben” Jacob and Clara F. (Rossow) Ganzel.  She grew up and attended school in Dunbar, graduating from Dunbar High School with the class of 1951.  Irma then went on to Peru Normal School for two years where she obtained a degree to teach.  She taught at District #74 Country School for a few...