Grant Beck
H. Grant Beck, 82, of Lexington, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at Bryan/LGH East Hospital in Lincoln. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Todd Karges officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation was Friday, Dec. 16, at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, which is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Beck of Lexington; a son, Lee (Carolyn) Beck of Hastings; two daughters, Roxie (Gary) Jasper of Columbus, and Marcia (Drew) Lepinski of Lincoln; three grandsons, Gary (Jennifer) Higbee of Parker, Colo., Kevin (Kammi) Beck of Parker, Colo., and Will Lepinski of Lincoln; two granddaughters, Shelly (Dustin) Everitt of Fremont, and Becky Lepinski of Lincoln; three great-granddaughters, Taylor, Madison and Emily; and one great-grandson, Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.
Grant was born Sep. 30, 1923, at Lexington to Howard and Fanny (Messersmith) Beck. He was raised on their farm northeast of Lexington and attended Lexington Public Schools. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1943.
On Oct. 15, 1944, he married Doris Holthus in Kansas. This fall marked their 61st wedding anniversary. Grant and Doris raised three children, Lee, Roxie and Marcia. They farmed north of Lexington until they retired in 1986.
Grant sold seed corn for over 25 years. They also raised livestock and did custom harvesting.
Grant may have been best known for his love of Shetland ponies. He used to drive teams of ponies with his stagecoach or covered wagon in various parades. Grant also raised peacocks and exotic animals. Friends and family were always welcome to come out and play with the ponies and stay for supper.
They also belonged to various card and supper clubs and enjoyed time visiting with friends. Grant and Doris also traveled extensively and had many fond memories of their trips.
Grant was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lexington. He belonged to the Plum Creekers and the Dawson County Cattlemen's Association.
Memorials are kindly suggested to First United Methodist Church or to the Beck family for later designation.
Katie Bourn
Kathryn Ann “Katie” Bourn, 93, of Lexington, formerly of Overton, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.
Katie was born September 22, 1925 in Overton, Nebraska to John J. and Anna (Ripp) Kearney.
Katie graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1943. She was united in marriage to Burrell Bourn January 29, 1945 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton. Three children were blessed to this marriage, Patricia, Phyllis and Pamela. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1982.
The couple lived in Overton for many years as Katie served as assistant manager, certified purchasing manager and served on the board of directors for Plectron in Overton for over twenty-seven years.
Katie was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton and VFW Auxiliary.
Katie is survived by her three daughters: Patricia and husband Larry Marsh of Ord, Nebraska, Phyllis and husband Ed Klima of Topeka, Kansas and Pam Bourn and Dennis Fellers of Lexington, Nebraska, Five grandchildren: JoAnna Klima Johnson and her husband, Colby, Cynthia Klima Richardson and her husband Joe, Jake and his wife Kris Klima, Kathryn Ann Marsh Green and her husband Tom and Megan Marsh Gilkey and her husband Tyler, eight great-grandchildren: Blair Klima, Ben Klima, Brooks Klima, Cooper Johnson, Bo Burrell Johnson, Tom Richardson, Sydney Richardson and Addison Gilkey.
Katie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters: Phyllis, Mary and Peggy and two brothers: Jack and Mick.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10:00 .am. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating.
A book singing will be held Friday, September 20, 2019 from 5-6 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. Following the book signing there will a time of remembrance and sharing at 6:00 p.m.
Inurnment will be at a later date at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, Nebraska.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visting:reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Maiden Name: Kearney
William Bowen
William Hanna Bowen, 84, Lincoln, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 18, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. at Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 'O' Street in Lincoln. Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Robb Memorial Cemetery, Lexington. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
William was born July 4, 1925 to Charles Hassell and Ella (Hanna) Bowen in Lexington. He grew up on the family farm southwest of Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School in 1943. He immediately enlisted in the Army Air Corps, earned his wings and was shipped to the 15th Air Force in 1945.
After the war, William stayed in Italy to transport troops home and was discharged in January 1946. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1950 with a degree in civil engineering. He was elected Dawson County Surveyor and was later appointed city surveyor of Lexington. He married Beverly Jean Bates in Lexington in 1955. His career took them to Omaha and then to Lincoln where he worked for Constructors, Inc.
William is survived by his children, David (Sherel) Bowen of Tucson, Ariz., Kelley (Orlando) Leyba of Albuquerque, N.M., Kathie (Greg) Titus of Leawood, Kan.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and many friends. He is preceded in death by wife, Beverly (Bates).
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 5733 South 34th, Suite 500, Lincoln, Nebraska 68516 or Cedars Youth Services, 620 North 48th, Lincoln, NE 68504. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com
Willard Brandenberg
Funeral services for Willard L. Brandenberg, 78, of Lexington will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2001, at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington, with Rev. Bracken Sheldon officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery near Lexington. Visitation will be Friday, June 15, 2001, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
He was born Nov. 22, 1922, at Lexington where he attended and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1943. He married Jean Root May 20, 1951, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington.
He spent his working years with his hands, building homes with Martin Hibberd and later working at Howell Lumber and with Neil Kugler.
Willard was a member of the United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and building things.
He is survived by two sons, Brad Brandenberg of Lexington and Dr. Greg (Cara) Brandenberg of Columbia, Mo., one brother, Ken Brandenberg of Lexington; five sisters, Lydia McKee of Lakewood, Calif., Gladys Phillips of Glendale, Ariz., Leota Schledewitz of Kearney, Leona Frey of Red Cloud and Eunice Gerken of Lexington; three grandchildren, Kyla, Trev and Jace Brandenberg of Columbia, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives.
He was prececed in death by his parents, his wife, Jean, in 1998, two sisters Goldie McKee and Lucille Gerken, and one infant brother, Clarence. Memorial are suggested to the Plum Creek Care Center or the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington Is in charge of arrangements.
Marjorie Hatting
Marjorie Ester (Dodge) Hatting, 89, was born in Darr, Nebraska on March 23, 1925 and died on April 9, 2014 at Park Avenue Estates in Lexington. She was the third of five children of Esther (Mosher) Dodge and Hugh Alonzo Dodge. Marjorie married William Hatting, Jr. on September 17, 1945 in Garden City, Kansas. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1943.
With husband, Bill, Marjorie owned and operated a farm south of Lexington raising Aberdeen Angus cattle for 29 years from 1945-1974 and subsequently farmed in South Dakota and Iowa in the late 1970s. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Marjorie served as a member and officer of the Dawson County District #31 School Board and as a Democratic Party poll inspector for local, state, and national elections. When Marjorie wasn't engaged in farming she was employed by Dawson County Feed Products, Platte Valley Products, Automated Systems, Overland National Bank, Grand Island, and Quitmeyer Tax Service. She worked for the Lexington Public Schools as a receptionist, payroll coordinator, and school bus driver until she retired in 1987.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Virginia Cumpston and Normalee Uhler and brother LeRoy Dodge.
Marjorie is survived by her husband, by brother Roger (Bernita) Dodge of Penn Valley, California, son Steven (Maurine) Hatting of St. Paul, Minnesota, three grandchildren (Michael, Sarah, Eloise), four great-grandchildren (Samuel, Abigail, Charlotte, Maxine), five nieces and eight nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials for Marjorie be made to the Dawson County Extension Service, 4-H Division.
Visitation will be from 3:00 - 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 13 at Reynolds-Love Funeral home. Funeral Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington on Monday, April 14 at 10:00 am with Dr. Dyton Owen officiating. Burial will follow at Robb Hill Cemetery south of Lexington.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Maiden Name: Dodge