Howard Barta
Howard Barta died Friday, March 3, 2023, in Omaha.
Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2023, at McKown Funeral Home.
Howard Barta was born April 2, 1963, in Lexington, Nebraska to Donald and Helen (Ropers) Barta. He grew up in Lexington where he graduated from high school in 1981. He moved to Columbus in 1993. He worked at Behlen Mfg. for 14 years and later at CMI for 10 years. He served as a mechanic in the National Guard Company B 195 Armor Division from 1980-1989. He enjoyed camping fishing and crocheting. He was enjoyed animals and loved feeding the birds.
Howard is survived by his siblings:
Gladys (Greg) Johnson of Columbus
Zelda (Dennis) Wood of Duncan
Roger Barta of Lexington
Glen Barta of Mt. Washington, KY
Along with his nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Leroy Brown
Leroy Aaron Brown, 45, of Lakeland, Florida, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Todd Karges officiating.
Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery at Lexington.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2009, from 4-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
David Deal
David A. Deal, 58, of Vermillion, South Dakota, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota.
David was born on November 7, 1962, to Lyle “Bud” and Patricia “Pat” (Murdock) Deal. He received his primary education from Lexington Public Schools and graduated from Lexington High School, with the class of 1981. 
Following graduation, David worked at Cornland Dressed Beef and Darr Pack while living in the Lexington area. He then moved to South Dakota, where he worked for many years at MASABA Mining Equipment.
Survivors include his daughter, Jaden (Andrew) Wineinger of Omaha; two sisters, Dayna Deal of Cozad and Dawn (Chris) Colacci of Exeter; two grandchildren, Ava and Adalynn Wineinger of Omaha; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
A Memorial Book Signing will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 1-2 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
A Graveside Service will follow at Robb Cemetery, near Lexington with Reverend Eddie Mariel, officiating.
Memorials are kindly 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 visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com
Doc Stevenson
Douglas L ‘Doc’ Stevenson, 60, of Grand Island died on 7/26/2023 at CHI Health St Francis.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 5th, from 11am - 1pm at the Platt Duetsche. Casual dress requested. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to be given to the family for later designation.
He was born on 10/14/1962 in Broken Bow, NE to Lewis and Louise (Slingsby)Stevenson. He grew up in Lexington NE and received his education at Kearney State. He was united in marriage to Jana Gilley on 12/16/1996 in Grand Island, NE. After which the couple lived in Grand Island, where he owned and operated his own lawn service business.
Sports were a big part of Doug’s life. He played a never-ending amount of baseball, basketball, and football, before he transitioned to a coach. He coached both of his son’s baseball, basketball, and football teams. His accomplishments include, but are not limited to, being a founding member of the Grand Island Riverdogs organization, coaching Home Federal Senior Legion teams, Grand Island Central Catholic basketball teams, and was a player/coach in a professional basketball league overseas. Doc was also a familiar face on the basketball court as a long time official for the NSAA.
Survivors cherishing his memory include sons, Phoenix Stevenson (Ellie Deckert) of Lincoln, NE and Vann Stevenson of Grand Island NE; brothers, CL Stevenson (Chris Seberger) of Grand Island NE, Dan Stevenson of Newton KS; sister, Kay (Tim) Hansen of Seward NE; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, former players, coaches and a whole host of friends.
Preceded in death by mother and stepfather, Louise and Don Fiene; father, Lewis Stevenson; and sister-in-law, Jeanette Stevenson.
David Tomasek
David Roy Tomasek, 63, of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at his home in Lexington.
He was born on January 20, 1963, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Donald and Bonnie (Fellers) Tomasek. He was the youngest of 3 children. He attended school in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1981. During his high school years, David was very active in sports and excelled in basketball, and baseball. He went on to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for three years.
David moved to Arizona, where he worked in sales at Neutron Industries. After 25 years, he moved back to the Lexington area to be closer to his parents, working several jobs over the years, including the Ethanol plant, bartending at Lakeside, and working at U Save Pharmacy. He enjoyed playing poker with his friends and cooking. David was an animal lover at heart and adored his beloved bulldogs, Biscuit and Smokey.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Bev and Johnny Fellers, who took great care of David for many years and helped him often during difficult times.
Survivors include his siblings, Steve (Pam) Tomasek of Lexington, and Susan Dannehl of Lexington; nieces and nephews, Ty (Becky) Tomasek of Phoenix, Arizona, Tara (Dustin Young) Tomasek of Lexington, Jud (Melinda Rutledge) Dannehl of Omaha, Jessica (Steve) Bazis of Omaha, and Kevin (Abby) Dannehl of Omaha; seven great-nephews, Anthony (McKenna Velty) Rodriguez of Des Moines, Iowa, Benjamin Rodriguez of Kearney, Maxwell and Miles Tomasek of Phoenix, Arizona, Knox, Dax and Hendrix Dannehl of Omaha; as well as aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Bonnie Tomasek; his grandparents, Roy and Velma Tomasek, and Bill and Minnie Fellers.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Rob Kuefner officiating.
Inurnment will be held after the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
Memorials are kindly suggested to B & B Veterinary Services or to the family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.