Larry Adams
Larry Milton Adams passed away October 25, 2009.
Born in Kansas, he was the son of the late James and Alice (Anderson) Adams. Larry was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Bud Adams; and his sister, Donna (Adams) Brandenberg.
Larry was a member of London Bridge Baptist Church. He retired as a CWO4 from the U.S. Army after 29 years of distinguished service. Larry served as a helicopter pilot beginning in Viet Nam and honored as the Distinguished Member of the Regiment of the Transportation Corps in 1997. Larry was also a retired banker of ten years from Wachovia Bank.
Larry leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of sixteen years, Stacie Adams; three children, Matthew Adams (Shelly) of NE, Cassie Johnson (Mark) of OK, and Briggs Adams (Megan) of KS; five grandchildren, Blake, Caleb, Hailey, Kaitlyn, and Reagan; his brother, Harold Adams of KS; his sister, Jan Dorner of NE; and a vast number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family.
A Home Going Celebration will be held at 12 Noon Thursday, October 29, 2009, at London Bridge Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to Larry's family. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com
Larry Conyers
Larry Conyers, 71, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011, at Lexington Regional Medical Center in Lexington.
Larry was born December 16, 1940, at Minden, Nebraska to Cecil and Marie (Quadhamer) Conyers. He moved with this family to Lexington as a young boy. He attended elementary school at Lexington and was a 1959 graduate of Lexington High School.
Larry was united in marriage to Susan Rager on August 14, 1981 in Lincoln, Nebraska. One daughter, Denna, was blessed to this marriage.
Larry worked for Salisbury Ford from 1970 to 1980, he then opened his own shop, Conyer's Automotive in 1980, retiring in 2004.
Larry's love was racing late models at Dawson County Speedway. He raced from 1974-1979, then 1983-1993, and was the speedway promoter from 1984-1992.
He loved to play cards, NASCAR, talk about and work on cars, but, most especially, he loved having his daughter and family home to visit. The grandchildren were his world and he enjoyed sharing his knowledge and experience with others. Larry will be so missed.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years: Susan Conyers of Lexington, NE, One daughter and son-in-law: Denna and Kyle Dungan of Marshalltown, IA, Two grandchildren: Makenna and Jameson Dungan of Marshalltown, IA, One nephew: Darin Racek of Lexington, NE.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Tom Racek and niece, Theresa Racek.
Larry's last wishes were that his body be donated to scientific research. There will be no visitation.
Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverend Tess Hufford officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or the Donor's Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please direct online condolences to the family through: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
Philip Crowley
Philip O'Keefe Crowley, age 66, of Houston, Texas, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in Houston. A funeral mass was held at on Friday, April 25, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, in Houston, Texas. Philip O'Keefe Crowley, age 66, of Houston, Texas, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in Houston. A funeral mass was held at on Friday, April 25, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, in Houston, Texas.
Survivors include his mother, Edith Crowley of Lexington; his wife of 38 years, Ann; three daughters, Maggie (Corey Brown), Anna and Mary; and grandchildren, Tobias and Adelaide Brown. He was preceded in death by his father, A. Keefe Crowley, in December 1981.
Philip was born Nov. 5, 1941 in McCook, and grew up in Lexington. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1959, where he lettered in track and football. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Boy Scouts National Order of the Arrow. Philip served in the US Army as a Sergeant in military intelligence from 1961 to 1965. He received a B.A. in journalism in 1971 and J.D. in 1974, both from Creighton University in Omaha. He practiced law in Omaha and moved to Houston in 1986 with the merger of InterNorth and Houston Natural Gas that created Enron. He retired from Enron in 2001. Philip had a passion for reading, enjoyed politics and music, and was actively involved in youth sports.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Houston Area Parkinson's Society, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Suite 284, Houston, TX 77098 or Lewy Body Dementia Association, www.lewybodydementia.org.
Sally Esslinger
Marcella M. “Sally” Esslinger, 77 of Lexington passed away Monday, June 26, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Lexington after a ten year battle with cancer.
Sally was born in Ord, Nebraska, near the Loup River, to Milford and Myrtle (Bartos) Naprstek. She moved with the family to the Lexington area when she was six months old.
Sally was united in marriage to Wesley Esslinger on August 30, 1959 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington. Sally and Wes have always been very active in church activities.
Sally worked at Lexington Community Hospital and later Monroes. She then was co-owner of the Sale Barn Cafe before being a waitress at several Lexington businesses including Little Paris, the Leprechaun and The Vet’s Club. She was a great people person, so these jobs fit her to a tee. She enjoyed traveling, especially her trips to Daytona in February for many years with Wes and Sandie. She spent many nights watching racing at local tracks. In later years she enjoyed watching the Food Network, when racing wasn’t on TV. Sally and Wes enjoyed dancing for many years and Sally enjoyed bowling in league. Sally also always enjoyed being with her large family.
Survivors include her husband, Wes of Lexington; children, Sandie and husband Bob Anderson of Lexington, Rick and wife Jill Esslinger of Cozad and Sherry and husband Shane Area of Overton; three brothers: Milton (Arla) Naprstek of Minden, Melvin Naprstek of Metter, Georgia and Milford (Loretta) Naprstek of Lexington; four sisters, Marilyn Fuqua of Kearney, Mary Ann Todd of Simi Valley, California, Martha Dory of Lexington and Marjorie (George) Trent of Columbus, Nebraska; ten grandchildren, Katie Rhodig, Lynn Forster, Korey Forster, Seth Area, Brett Area, Andrew Area, Amanda Area, Samantha Area, Steven Area and Mica Esslinger. Nine great-grandchildren, with baby girl Area on the way. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
The family would like to extend special gratitude to Vesta Liehs, Karen Latter, Diana Underwood, Trudy Svoboda and Char Barron & Elaine Peck, affectionately known as the Elves.
Sally was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Sharon Forster, two brothers, Marvin and Marion and two sisters, Maxine Rieker and Marsha Pearson, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws and extended family.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 1, 2018 from 3-5 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Funeral services will be Monday, July 2, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastors Rob Kuefner and Bill Ohlmann, officiating.
Interment will be in the Elwood Cemetery in Elwood, Nebraska.
Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church or the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences, please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Maiden Name: Naprstek
A Funeral Service for Deannah K. Fetters will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Holdrege, Nebraska, with Pastor Kenton Birtell, officiating. Interment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, Nebraska.
Deannah Kay Fetters, 85 years of age, of rural Bertrand, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly following a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska. Deannah was born on May 20, 1941, in Kearney, Nebraska, the youngest of two children born to Lyle F. and Elaine L. (Sweny) Burkey. She was a talented singer and in grade school, she was selected to sing during the Uncle Mike Show on KRVN Radio and was then asked to return each Saturday. She attended Lexington Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1959. 
In June of 1958, Deannah was united in marriage to Ronnie Rogers at the Methodist Church in Lexington. The union was blessed with five children: Ronda, Debra, Randall, Ryan, and Jeffrey. The family made their home in Lexington, where Deannah helped build the family business as well as raise a busy family.
In December of 1992, she was united in marriage to Rodney Fetters at Longmont, Colorado, and they made their home in Kearney, where Deannah worked as a cook at Park Elementary School in Kearney. In later years, she worked as a seamstress at The Bridal Isle in Loomis, Nebraska. She loved that she was able to help her granddaughters select their wedding gown.
In her free time, Deannah enjoyed tending her garden and then canning the many “fruits of her labor”! She was an excellent cook, especially her homemade tomato soup.
Deannah was a member of the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Holdrege, and will be remembered for her selflessness and was a true lady, in how she carried herself, dressed, and cared for others. She could also be quite onery and determined.
Deannah enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially following their many activities on Facebook.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Larry Burkey and wife, Eileen; and mother-in-law, Darlene Fetters.
Deannah leaves to celebrate her life: her husband, Rodney Fetters of rural Bertrand; her children: Ronda Maloley and her husband, Mike of Johnson Lake; Debra Klein and husband, Chub of Fremont; Randy Rogers and his wife, Beth of Lexington; Ryan Rogers and wife, Stacy of Alma; and Jeff Rogers and wife, Sara of Lexington; a step-son, Michael Ray Fetters of Loomis; 14 grandchildren: Travis Maloley (Katie) of Lexington; Torri (Jared) McCracken of Lexington; Terah (Connor) Williams of Elm Creek; Desiree (Tyler) Kenney of Kearney; Dawn (Ben) Hansen of Fremont; Dustin (Gentry) Klein of Fremont; Ross Rogers of Lincoln; Haley (fiancé, Jacob Brown) Rogers of Callaway; Lindsey (Caleb) McKeever of Wymore; Ty (Emily) Rogers of Wisner; Skylar (Will) Price of Goldsboro, North Carolina; Colby Rogers of Cozad; Jakeb (Isabelle) Rogers of Ashton; and Kaden Fetters of Broken Bow; 22 great-grandchilden; father-in-law, Floyd Fetters; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws: Bob Fetters of Dunning, Nebraska; Randy (Sandy) Fetters of Jetmore, Kansas; Rich (Virginia) Fetters of Loomis; Mary Lambrecht of Holdrege; and Roger (Teri) Fetters of Holdrege; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, with the family greeting from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Memorials are kindly suggested to: The Shriners International; Tunnels to Towers; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; or the Wounded Warrior Project.
- Maiden Name: Burkey