Steve Adams

Steven Michael Adams, 68, of Kearney, Nebraska, died Thursday, March 22, 2018, at CHI Good Samaritan – Kearney. 

He was born May 22, 1949, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Marion Miles and Lois Helen (Keohn) Adams. He was a 1967 graduate of Lexington High School.

Steve served his country during the Vietnam War from April 1, 1969, until his honorable discharge on April 7, 1971. He was united in marriage to Linda Yost in the summer of 1974. Two children were blessed to this marriage; Sara and Gus. The marriage later ended in divorce.

He lived in several places for a time; including, Lexington, Johnson Lake, Loomis, and Kearney. He held several jobs throughout his lifetime. His most recent job was a paper distributor for the Omaha World Herald and Lincoln Journal Star.

Steve enjoyed football, watching the Stock Market, hunting, fishing, gambling, but perhaps his greatest enjoyment was spending time with the kids, and grandkids. He loved to Facetime on the computer with the grandchildren.

Survivors include his children; Gus (Dawn) Adams of Kearney, Nebraska; daughters, Michelle Stahl and her children from Colorado Springs, Colorado; and, Sara (Leo) Gil from Lexington, Nebraska; one brother, Bob (Diane) Adams of Kearney, Nebraska; five other grandchildren; Camron, Michael, Sasha, and Liliana Gil, and Louie Adams. Also surviving are three nephews; Mike, Andy, and Scott.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Roger.

It was Steve’s wishes for his body to be cremated. A family memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Brian Buckley

Brian Lane Buckley was born on November 8, 1948, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Wilma B. Chadwick and Herschel H. Buckley. He grew up in Cozad, Nebraska, and attended Cozad High School through his junior year. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1967.

After serving in radio communications for the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1972, he met the love of his life, Charlotte DeLap, and they enjoyed 51 wonderful years together. In 1975, they moved to Cozad, where they made their home until 1986, when they returned to Lexington. They were blessed with three children: Michael, Blane, and Megan.

In his younger years, has was very active in the Jaycees, loved hunting, fishing, camping, running 5K and 10K races, and attending Husker football games. He also enjoyed writing and drawing in his free time.

He worked for Paulsen's for 33 years as the Warehouse Manager. After retiring in 2016, he enjoyed golfing with his buddies at almost every course in Lincoln, riding golf carts, and watching the Golf Channel. Some of his hobbies included carpentry, following Husker and Kansas City Chiefs football, fishing, writing, and sketching. His happy shopping place was Cabela's.

Brian passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on July 22, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Herschel, his mother, Wilma, and his brother, Lonnie. 

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Charlotte; his sister, Robin Gibson of Colorado; his sons, Michael (Teresa) of Illinois, and Blane (Sarah) of Lincoln; his daughter, Megan (Clay) Thyne of Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Christiana Buckley, Trae Buckley, Emma Thyne, Mathew Thyne, Sydney Thyne, Braxton Buckley, and Dominic Buckley; six great-grandchildren, Leila Buckley, Aspen Buckley, Tyler Buckley, Emirson Buckley, Kennedy Buckley, and Lincoln Buckley; and one great-great-grandchild, Zora Navarro.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at 2:00 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 8701 Adams Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorials may be sent to the family at 2841 Tierra Dr, Apt 313, Lincoln, NE, 68516.

Genny Chrisman

Gennivieve Kay Chrisman, 76, formerly of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Elwood Care Center.

She was born on October 3, 1949, in Lexington, Nebraska. Her parents were Keith and Norma Jean (Luckett) Hanna. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1967. On February 5, 1971, Gennivieve was united in marriage to the love of her life, KC Chrisman, in Lexington. Three daughters were blessed to this union: Charity, Caprice, and Kacey Anne.

Genny moved to California after high school and lived with her Aunt for one year. When she came back to Nebraska she worked for Reach Electronics where she met KC. Later, she enjoyed working for her parents at their antique shop. She was able to bring her younger children to work with her there. Gennivieve had a lot of love in her heart, which she shared for many years with the children that she cared for while running her own daycare until her retirement. She enjoyed art and crafts. She created beautiful greeting cards for her friends and family. She enjoyed sewing and later in her life sewed bags for a children's home in Roswell, NM. She displayed an unwavering faith in her Lord and was a member of the First Christian Church in Lexington for several years. Family was also a large part of her life, adoring her daughters, her husband, and animals - especially her dog, Fancy.

Those left to honor her memory are her daughters, Charity (Lue III) Allan of Kearney, Caprice (Brian) Barnes of Lincoln, and Kacey Anne Chrisman of North Platte; grandchildren, Liberty (Syd) Horken of Lincoln, Nathaniel Allan of Lexington, Genna Allan of Kearney, Tyler Barnes and Kealy Barnes, both of Lincoln; brothers, Thomas (Judy) Hanna of New Mexico, and Michael Hanna of Ainsworth; as well as extended family and many friends.

Gennivieve was preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Norma Jean Hanna; and her beloved husband, KC Chrisman.

Graveside Services will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington with Lay Minister Sarah Neben officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Animal Clinic, 1301 W Pacific Ave, Lexington, Nebraska, 68850.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Donald Coover

On September 29, 2018 Donald Lynn Coover Sr. loving husband and dad to four grown children passed away at the age of 70 at the Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington.

Donald was born on May 18,1948 in Gothenburg to Dale and Pauline(Hemphill) Coover. Donald drove truck after graduating from Lexington Sr. High School. He was drafted into the Army in 1968 and then was in the National Guard where he served until 1992. During his career outside the military he was an over the road truck driver until taking a job with the Nebraska Department of Roads. He retired in 2016 after 26 years of employment with the Nebraska Department of Roads.

On February 21, 1968 he married June Jeanette Marie Kugler. They raised four children Donald Jr., Lavennia, Raebecca and Dale.

Donald had a passion for working on cars, mud drags, playing pool and fixing things in the family home of 40+ years. He was dearly loved by family and friends. He was one to help when family or friend was in need.

He was known for his infectious smile and his kind and compassionate heart.

Donald was preceded in death by his father Dale, mother Pauline and two brothers Jerry and Franky.

He is survived by his wife, June of 50 years, his four children: Donald Jr. (Ann) of Holdrege, Lavennia Coover of Denison Iowa, Raebecca Coover of Lexington and Dale (Debrina) of Overton. Thirteen grandchildren: Donald III (Donnie), Jessa, Mickala, Natosha, Colby, Skyler, Tyler, Zachary, Morgan, Noah, Michael, Katriena, and Damion. Eight great grandchildren: Brantlee, McKenzie, Madison, Parker, Payten, Travis, twins Andy and Anthony and Scarlett. Sister in-laws: Pauletta Gardner of Texas, Deborah Tobaben of Kansas and Marilyn Twehous of Arizona and one nephew, Jeff Owen of Texas. Maternal Aunts: Clara Lantz and Kay Naylor and several cousins.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Rev. Anne Gahn, officiating.

Interment with military honors will be in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, Nebraska.

Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the family.

Reynolds-love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

SERVICES
Funeral Service
Friday, October 05, 2018
9:00 AM

First United Methodist Church
201 E. 8th Street
Lexington, NE. 68850