O. N. Beck
O.N. Beck, husband of Janet Beck, 76, of Cozad died May 22, 2008, at Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln.
He was born Oct. 7, 1931, in Lexington to Howard and Fannie Messersmith Beck. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1949.
On June 21, 1950, he married Janet Render at Cozad. The couple made their home at the Beck family farm at Lexington. In 1951, they moved to a site northeast of Cozad where they farmed and ranched. In 1979, the couple moved to town.
Mr. Beck was a Past Master of the Masonic Meridian Lodge 188 of Cozad. He was a member of the Cozad Elks Lodge 2250.
He loved his work and everything that it entailed, especially his cattle. He enjoyed flying, dancing, riding horses and watching Westerns. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, always making time for their activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Beck of Cozad; three daughters, Sherry Lynn (Paul) Stoll of Yutan, Peggy Sue (Don) Butler of Cozad and Pamela Jo Smith and friend, Eugene Schneider, of Valley; seven grandchildren, Tiffany Stoll and friend, Jennifer, of Yutan, Paulette (Ivan) Tarkin of Pittsburgh and Brianne (Clint) Snider and Morgan Beck Butler, all Lincoln, Janelle Smith of Omaha, Justin Smith and friend, Nicki Jackson, of Elkhorn, and Catherine Schneider of Omaha; eight great-grandchildren, Jadyn Stuart, Lily O.N. Tarkin, Ashtyn Quinn Snider, Bryson Eugene Snider, Braiton Wayne Snider, Jonathan Lee Wojcinski, Tyler James Williams and Ava Mackenzie Jackson-Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.
Donna Brandenberg
Donna Lucille Adams Brandenberg, 64, of Lexington, died Sunday, July 16, 1995 following a brief illness.
Donna was born June 27, 1931 at Moline, KS, to James H. and Alice (Anderson) Adams.
She graduated from Lexington High School in 1949 and Married Kenneth A. Brandenberg on June 17, 1952 at Kearney, NE.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Lexington, the Lexington Genealogy Club and the V.F.W. Auxilliary. She had just retired from working 20 years for the Lexington Public Library. Donna loved to bowl on her bowling team and had her best year prior to her cancer diagnosis. She loved spending time with her family and especially with her grandchildren. To say she like reading is an understatement as she devoured her romance novels like no one else. Her hands were never idle and her friends and family were recipients of embroidered pillow cases and tea towels. She and Kenny loved their time together, taking rides in the countryside to visit friends and family, parking near a sandpit or canal and throwing in a fishing line.
Survivors include her husband Kenneth of Lexington; her mother Alice Adams of Lexington; two daughters, Brenda L. Buchholz (John) of Overton and L. Corrine "Corky" (Scott) Anderson of Lexington; one son George "Bud" Brandenberg of Cozad; four brothers, Bill (Rita) Adams of Overton, Bud (Ellen) Adams of Winfield, KS, Harold (Carol) Adams of Lexington and Larry (Stacy) Adams of Virginia Beach, VA; one sister, Jan Dorner of Omaha; grandchildren Sara and Christopher Buchholz and Lindsey Anderson and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, one daughter, Debra Lynette and two sisters, Zeila and Marsha Lynn.
Services will be held Thursday, July 20, 1995, at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Lexington with the Rev. Kenneth Fairbrother officiating.
Burial will be in the Robb Cemetery south of Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to the Library Large Print Book Program at the public library or the American Cancer Society.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of the arrangements.
- Maiden Name: Adams
Robert Brown
Robert Brown, age 91, of North Platte, NE, passed away at Great Plains Health on October 13, 2022.
Robert, the son of Fulton and Frieda Brown, was born in Lexington on August 18, 1931. After graduating from Lexington High School in 1949 he served in the Army Reserves from 1950-59.
On November 11, 1951, Robert was united in marriage to Ruth Beauchamp at the Methodist Church in Lexington where they made their home. The couple had five children and were married for nearly 71 years.
In 1974 the family moved to North Platte. Robert worked at Mid-Plains Community College as an automotive mechanic instructor for 21 years until retiring in 1995.
Robert loved gardening and his yard. Being a former high school athlete, he liked all sports but Husker football and the Minnesota Vikings were his favorite teams. Over the years Robert went by many names such as Bob, Brownie and Uncle Bob, but Dad and Grandpa were his favorites.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fulton and Frieda; brothers, Lloyd, Lawrance, Kenneth and Wayne Brown; sisters, Elnora Ryckman and Margaret Garcia; and his son, James.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; sons, Phillip (Polly) Brown of Phoenix, AZ, and Robert (Pam) Brown of North Platte; daughters, Rebecca (Mark) Ryan of Loup City and Nancy Zimmerman of Kearney; his sister, Evelyn Stelk of Grand Island; grandchildren, Matthew, Dennis, Chad, Colby, Austin, Jacob, Michele, Kelly and Jessica; as well as 15 great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren and other family.
Celebration of Life and inurnment will be at a later date. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the donor's choice.
Elaine Cantrell
Elaine A. Cantrell, 93, formerly of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Westfield Quality Care in Aurora, Nebraska.
She was born on February 26, 1931, in Lexington, Nebraska to Lloyd and Gladys (Orthman) Kring. She attended Lexington Public Schools and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1949. On November 20, 1949, Elaine was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert Cantrell in Lexington. Three children were blessed to this union: Linda, Tim, and Cheryl. In 1991, Elaine and her family were confirmed into the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Elaine spent many years working for Dawson County as the Deputy Treasurer. After working long hours, she enjoyed spending time with her children and cook them delicious meals. She taught them important life skills such as canning. She often spent her days crocheting, sewing, and working on word puzzles. Elaine loved spending Sunday afternoons with her family, having game nights, playing bingo and dominos. Once she moved to Aurora, Nebraska, she participated in as many activities as Westfield Quality Care had to offer her.
Survivors include her beloved children, Tim (Eunice) Cantrell of Beemer, Nebraska, Linda Fees of Lexington, and Cheryl (John) Culver of Milford, Nebraska; grandchildren, Josh (Susie) Cantrell, Erin (Adam) Davis, Andrew (Jessica) Cantrell, John (Beth) Culver, and Ann Schram; great-grandchildren, Avery, Harper, Archer, Finley, Adley, Collin, Gabriel, Makayah, Daniel and Lakin; brother, Duane Kring of Tyler, Texas and sister-in-law, Marilyn Kring of Lexington.
Besides her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cantrell, son-in-law, Chuck Fees, and brothers, James Kring and Kenneth Kring.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Rob Kuefner, officiating.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, with family receiving guests from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
Memorials are kindly suggested to Hospice of Tabitha in Aurora, Nebraska or Westfield Quality Care of Aurora.
- Date Posted: 2024-05-15
- Maiden Name: Kring
Nick Casper
Nicholas "Nick" Casper, 88 of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Emerald Care in Columbus.
Nick was born October 10, 1931 in Josselyn, Nebraska to Esper & Mary (Shada) Casper. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1949. Later, he graduated from the Grand Island Law Enforcement Academy.
Nick served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a Corporal in the Marines and was stationed in Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1954.
After coming back to Lexington, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Bee Darnall on September 16, 1954 in Lexington, and to this union two children were born; Debra & Craig.
They made their home in Lexington and Nick worked for the Union Pacific railroad. Then he went to work for Cornland Beef Packing Plant. And finally he was a jailor at the Dawson County Sheriff's Department before retiring.
Nick was a member of the V.F.W. and a lifetime member of the Eagles Club. He was also affiliated with the St. George Orthodox Church in Kearney, Nebraska.
Nick enjoyed playing cards with friends and his grandchildren.
Nick leaves to celebrate his life; his wife Bonnie; Daughter Deb (Chuck) Jensen of Columbus, grandchildren Alicia (Lee) Klein of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Tim (Ali) Jensen of Papillion, Curt Casper of Houston, Texas, Eric Casper (Melissa Wiederholt, fiancée) of Cozad, Nebraska and Blake Casper of Omaha, Nebraska. Great-Grandchildren; Kory Klein, Casey Klein, Charlie Jensen and Josephine Jensen. And daughter-in-law Terri Casper of Lexington, Nebraska. He has 3 sisters: Virginia Meyer of Lexington, Nebraska, Bobbie (Harry) Brunk of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Carol (Otto) Bihlmaier of Florida. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
Nick was preceded in death by his parents, son Craig, sisters, Georgia Hermann, Sophia Brown, and brothers George, Mose, Paul and Jack Casper.
Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Anne Gahn, officiating at 10:30 am.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 5 - 7pm at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Burial with Military Honors will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangement. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com