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Gerald L. Schiermeyer, 98, of Seven Lakes and formerly Warrenton, Virginia, died at the FirstHealth Hospice House on Friday, Feb. 2. Born in Superior, Aug. 6, 1925, he was the son of the late William and Martha (Grummert) Schiermeyer. After his high school graduation from a one room schoolhouse, Gary went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to the family farm in Nebraska and soon attended the University of Nebraska, earning his bachelor of science in agriculture in 1956. Gary...
Velene Sporhase, the daughter of Dale and Minnie (Root) Stall, was born on May 6, 1947, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She died on Feb. 3, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society’s Superior, Nebraska, home at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 28 days. Velene grew up in Eagle, Nebraska. She was a high school graduate and attended college. Family was her life, she truly loved spending time with them and also finding that favorite fishing hole. For a time, she lived in Eagle. She entered the Superior Good Samaritan Society in 2022 where she lived until her d...
Elizabeth "Lomeata" Higer, was born Dec. 14, 1929, in Clarkville, Tennessee, to Herman and RB (Eads) Suiter and died Jan. 29, 2024, at Jewell County Hospital Long Term Care in Mankato, Kansas, at the age of 94. On Feb. 13, 1952, in Fairbury, Nebraska, she was united in marriage to Gaylord Higer. This union was blessed with three children: Linda, Steve and Daniel. She enjoyed playing bingo and time with her family. Lomeata is survived by daughter, Linda (Rodney) Payne and son, Daniel (Janet)...
Morris Marvin Lewis, age 92, died Jan. 22, 2024. Marvin, the youngest of four children, was born at home near Ruskin, Nebraska, on April 17, 1931, to Morris Earl Lewis and Lena Adeline (Holly) Lewis. Marvin attended school in Ruskin graduating in a class of seven in 1948. Upon graduation, he began his farming career. On July 27, 1957, he married Dorothy Swanson of Bertrand, Nebraska. She was ill when they married. They had hopes of a full recovery, however she died from cancer on March 9, 1958....
Helen D. Boatman, 82, formerly of Hebron, until she moved to rural, Nelson, died Jan. 24, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 201 North Maple Avenue in Davenport with Pastor Beth Roegner officiating. Interment will be at the Smith Cemetery north of Nelson.. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 1), at the Urbauer Funeral Home Chapel, in Davenport. Urbauer Funeral Home of Davenport is assisting the family with arrangements. www.priceurbauer a...
John Michael Beam (JB) was born Dec. 31, 1961, in Beloit, Kansas. He was the son of James Beam and Wyonna (Houdek) O'Connell. John died Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at his home in Washington, Kansas. John was raised on the farm north of Cuba, Kansas, by his grandparents, James and Delphene Houdek, along with his brothers and sister. He attended Hillcrest Schools in Cuba graduating high school in 1980. He began his love for roping during his high school years participating in calf and team roping,...
Former Superior resident Jeanine Wheeler died Dec. 3, 2022, in England, Arkansas, following a long illness. She is survived by her husband, James, children and grandchildren. While living in Superior, Jeannie did cleaning for the United Methodist Church along with other businesses and individuals. James did construction work before moving from Superior in 2021....
Elaine K. Thayer, the daughter of Willis and Neva (Ross)Thornberry, was born on Jan. 3, 1946, in Nelson, Nebraska. She died on Jan. 20, 2024, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital at Hastings, Nebraska at the age of 78 years, and 17 days. Growing up, Elaine attended school in Nelson graduating from Nelson High School. After graduating, Elaine attended Aliene School of Hairdressing, and became owner and operator of her own business in Nelson which she had for several years. She was united in...
Mary Lou Brockman, 83, Deweese, Nebraska, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Providence Place, Hastings, Nebraska. Rosary was at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19. Mass was at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Deweese, with Father Jamie Hottovy officiating. Burial was in Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Deweese. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday at the Church. Memorials may be directed to the Our Lady of Assumption Altar Society. The service was live-streamed on Mert...
A loca man, Mike Walker, husband, father and friend, died doing something that was his passion on Jan. 13, 2024, while in Dallas, Texas. He was with his family attending an arena motocross. Makayla Payne of Lincoln said, “I can’t say that I’ve ever found someone who came across Mike and didn’t like him. He was kind, friendly, and just an all-around amazing person.” He enjoyed being on his dirt bike any chance he could get. He also liked to share his knowledge around riding and teaching the younger generation when he could. Mike left this worl...
Michael "Mike" Walker, age 40 and 10 days, of Hardy, Nebraska, crossed the finish line on Jan. 13, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, leaving behind a trail of cherished memories. Born on Jan. 3, 1984, in Superior, Nebraska, to his parents Michael Walker and Debra (Fuller) Walker. Mike was a true ray of sunshine in everyone's lives. With his uplifting spirit and contagious smile, he could light up the gloomiest room. He lived his life with a sense of adventure and had a warm and gentle demeanor that made...
Larry Dean Cheney was born Feb. 11, 1947, in Salina, Kansas. He died Jan. 18, 2024. He was the first born to Anthony and Phyllis (Spence) Cheney. The family grew rapidly and he was soon big brother to three sisters-Linda, Nancy and Diana. He grew up and attended school in the rural Ash Grove community of Lincoln County. He graduated from Hunter High School. Later attending college at Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Cloud County Community College, and Beloit Vo-Tech,...
Marvin Lewis, 92, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly Ruskin, died Monday at Lincoln, Nebraska. The family will hold a memorial service at 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at First St. Paul Lutheran Church, 501 N. Burlington Ave., Hastings, Nebraska. A local service will be held at a later date.Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior, Nebraska, in charge of local arrangements....
Steve Joseph Ordich, the son of Steve and Rita (Russell) Ordich, was born June 25, 1971, in Superior, Nebraska. He died Jan. 13, 2024, at the Brodstone Healthcare Hospital at Superior, at the age of 52 years, 6 months, 19 days. Joe, along with his siblings, grew up in Superior and attended school in Superior. He was a graduate of Superior High School. He also attended three years at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. After college, he worked for his grandpa, Charlie Russell, and Arden...
Larry Dale Persinger was born on Feb. 17, 1953, in Superior, Nebraska, to Wesley N. and Evelyn (Mahan) Persinger. He died Jan. 10, 2024, at his home in Belleville, at the age of 70 years, 10 months, and 24 days. Larry attended school in Superior, and worked various jobs in the Hutchinson, Kansas, area, including detailing cars for Shep Chevrolet in Haven, until he returned to Belleville. He also enjoyed working in landscaping and lawn care and listening to country music. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Persinger and Evelyn...
Michael “Mike” Walker, 40, of Hardy, Nebraska, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at Dallas, Texas. His funeral will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, at Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior, Nebraska....
Joseph Peroutek was born to Emil “Peck” and Sarah “Leona” (McCarty) Peroutek on the old homestead south west of Esbon on Dec. 17, 1938. He died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at the age of 85. He was in Boy Scouts as a child and attended the Mt. Zion Country school and then Esbon High School, graduating with the Class of 1956. After graduating high school, Joe attended radio and television school in Wichita for six months before joining the U.S. Navy a few days before his 18th birthday. While in the Navy, he served in the Naval Air and was station...
Deanna Kathleen Gardner, 74, the daughter of Lynn and Edena (Eakins) Garman was born March 25, 1949, in Superior, Nebraska. She died Jan. 4, 2024, at her home in De Soto, Kansas. She enjoyed being a cheerleader and playing softball during her educational years at Burr Oak schools. After graduation in 1967, she attended Manhattan Bible College and later took classes at Brown Mackie and Washburn of Topeka. Deanna was united in marriage to William Kerr. They resided in Salina, Kansas. To this union was born Andrew and Laura. They later divorced...
Lloyd LeeRay Falk, 87, the son of Lloyd M. Falk and Ethel V. (Anderson) Falk, was born April 5, 1936, on the family farm northwest of Jamestown, Kansas. He died Jan. 10, 2024, at Holiday Resort Health & Rehab, Salina, Kansas. LeeRay grew up in the Jamestown area, attending Prairie Gem School and later James-town High School before graduating from Montrose High School. He attended Fort Hays State University for three years, receiving an assoc-iate's degree. LeeRay was a lifetime farmer and also...
Keith Hiatt Rogers was born on Jan. 5, 1926, in Montrose, Kansas. He was the youngest of 11 children born to Oscar and Inda (Hiatt) Rogers. Keith was a WWII veteran, serving in the Pacific and earning numerous medals including the Purple Heart. After returning from war, Keith married the love of his life, Doris Leona Lamb, of Northbranch, Kansas on Aug. 6, 1950. Keith had three children, Rose Rogers, Deanna Walters and Keith Eugene Rogers, all of Abilene; grandchildren Shawn Walters (Mindy) of B...
Michael E. Peters, the son of Michael N. Peters and Theo (McCune) Peters, was born Feb. 16, 1940, in rural Beloit, Kansas, and died Dec. 28, 2023, at his home in Formoso, Kansas, at the age of 83. Mike grew up in Jewell County, attending school in Formoso, and several rural country schools. Following his schooling, he helped his dad with the custom silage business. He and his father were also contracted to help remove the trees before the construction of the Lovewell and Waconda lakes. He went...
Arthur (Archie) Leroy Thompson, age 70, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. He was born to Glen S. and Iris A. (Maley) Thompson on Aug. 2, 1953, in Beloit, Kansas. Archie married Donna Mallory on Oct. 26, 1973. To this union they were blessed with three sons; Shane, Curtis and Kevin. After the Dubuque Packing Plant closed in Mankato, Archie started his career on June 24, 1974, at the Randall Farmers Co-Op Union. He started as a feed truck driver and over...
Elizabeth Arlene (Betty) Schott, the daughter of Marcellus and Agnes (Heigh) Gilsdorf, was born on Feb. 28, 1940, in Sandpoint, Idaho. She died Dec. 27, 2023, at the Parkview Haven Nursing Home at Deshler, Nebraska, at the age of 83 years, 9 months, 29 days. As a young girl, Betty moved with her family to Lawrence, Nebraska, where she attended parochial school and graduated from Lawrence High School. She was baptized on March 5, 1940 in Sandpoint and confirmed in 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Barry Dean Thayer, 60, of Silver Lake, Kansas, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. He was born April 26, 1963, in Hebron, Nebraska, the son of Mervin and Ramona (Bohling) Thayer. He graduated from Ruskin High School in 1981. Barry married Janet Thayer on July 3, 1992, in Belleville, Kansas. They welcomed two children, Kayla and Travis. Barry was employed by Coca-Cola Industries as a route driver in Topeka for nearly 30 years. He was a member of the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Barry was an avid Nebraska football fan and enjoyed attending and...
Donald Ray Baumbach, the son of Delos and Elsie (Roberts) Baumbach, was born on Oct. 25, 1954, in Superior, Nebraska. He died on Jan. 1, 2024, at the Brod-stone Healthcare Hospital at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 69 years, 2 months, 7 days. Don attended school at Superior. He was united in marriage to Tina Curry on July 14, 1990. Don was a friend to all and he never knew a stranger. He was an avid card player, loved his Husker football, enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Through the...
