Bill Callahan
William "Bill" P. Callahan, 73, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday May 27, 2025, at the Lexington Regional Health Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 6, 1951, in Grand Island, Nebraska to Jerome and Betty (Garrett) Callahan. At the age of six, Bill's family moved to Lexington where he attended school and graduated from Lexington High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy where he proudly served his country from 1969 to 1971. On February 9, 1974, Bill was united in marriage to the love of his life, Cynthia Ohlmann at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington. Two sons were blessed to this union: James and Derek.
Throughout the years, Bill worked in various locations including Monroe's, Lexington Animal Clinic, Cornland Dress Beef, Excel Meat Packing, and most recently, Eaton's where he dedicated 26 years before retiring in November of 2014. Bill was a devout member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, where his faith helped him persevere during the most difficult times. Bill was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending his time with his family and watching his grandchildren's sporting events.
Those left to honor his memory are his loving wife, Cynthia Callahan of Lexington; sons, James (Shannon) Callahan of Bertrand, and Derek Callahan of Lexington; grandchildren, Jeremy (Ashleigh) Callahan of Syracuse, Tessa Callahan of Bethany, Missouri, Tyler Callahan of Kearney, Logen Callahan of Lexington, Shane Callahan of Kearney, and Trista Callahan of Kearney; great-grandchildren, Greyson and Clay Callahan of Syracuse; siblings, Rhonda Smith of Grand Island, Sheila (Marlon) Grayer of Cleveland, Ohio, Kelly (Stan) Caras of Lexington, Rory "RJ" Callahan of Overton, Kristy (Ron) Harty of Oakville, Missouri, Curtis Callahan of Hudson, Colorado, and Misty (Lyle) Timmens of Minatare, Nebraska; brother and sister-in law, Bill and Jackie Ohlmann of Kearney, and Loren and Marilyn (Ohlmann) Sinsel of Wellfleet, Nebraska; as well as extended family and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Betty Callahan; father and mother-in-law, Otto and Verna Ohlmann; brother-in-law, Alan Ohlmann, and sister-in-law, Cindy Callahan.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Rob Kuefner, officiating. The service will be livestreamed via the Trinity Lutheran Church website at tlclex.org
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with family receiving guests from 5-7 p.m.
Burial with Military Honors will be held after the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the Dawson County Cancer Care Fund or Trinity Lutheran Church.
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
Terry Guillion
Terry J. Gullion, 63, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at CHI Health/Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 4, 1961 in Lexington, Nebraska to Charles E. and Louise E. (Miler) Gullion. Terry received his education from Lexington Public Schools. Following high school, Terry enlisted in the United States Army, where he proudly served his country until his honorable discharge. 
Following his discharge, Terry moved back to Lexington where he married the love of his life, Nancy Jean Rader. Two daughters were blessed to this union: Stacy and Lindsey.
Terry always kept himself busy. He worked for Cozad Services as a plumber; worked at the Holiday Inn/Kearney as a maintenance manager and worked for the State of Nebraska at Lexington.
He was a member of the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, was a CPR/1st Aid Instructor for Central Community College and training center faculty. Terry loved being involved and volunteering in the community. He was a past member of the Lexington Alumni Association, American Cancer Society, he also worked at the Raceways and ran the demolition derbies with competition plus.
Anyone who knew Terry knew he was passionate about many things. Including painting yard ornaments for his friends, which he was very meticulous with the details. He loved music, always working on his crossword puzzles and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, watching them play basketball. He was a homebody and loved keeping a routine. He was a big man with a soft heart.
He was always busy learning new things and enjoyed visiting with people. Terry was very giving and would help other in any way he could. Terry will long be remembered as the guy who always had a winning smile, a ready laugh, a joke or just a shoulder to all who loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy of Lexington; his daughters, Stacy (Bryan) Baker of Waverly and Lindsey Gullion of Lincoln; grandchildren, Carter, Miles, Mason, Callen, and Avery; sister, Connie (Denny) Miller of Panama, Nebraska; mother-in-law, Connie Rader of Lexington; brother-in-law, Bryce Rader of Cozad; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Besides his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his brother, David H. Gullion; father-in-law, Billy Rader and granddaughter, Larissa.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to Noon at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Graveside Services with Military Honors will take place following the visitation at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. A meal will follow at the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, Lexington Alumni Association, the Dawson County Cancer Fund, or Central Community College.
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
Steven Kirkpatrick
Steven Leroy Kirkpatrick, 65, of Cozad, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, passed away peacefully at Kearney Regional Medical Center on September 1, 2025.
He was born on May 1, 1960 in Lexington, NE to LeRoy Kirkpatrick and Bernice Reitzel Kirkpatrick Walton. Steve loved his family and his many friends. Steve graduated from Lexington High School. 
Steve worked at a variety of jobs over the years. He worked on maintenance at South View Manor, ran his own lawn mowing business, worked on a contract with Monroes through South Central Developmental Services, and he was employed by Hi-Gain Feedlot for over 30 years. He was proud of every position he held and valued the relationships he built with coworkers and supervisors.
Steve had many interests. He loved fast cars and attended national drag car events with friends. He went on several cruises and loved meeting people, seeing new sights and exploring the world.
Steve had a lifelong interest in his hometown football team, the Lexington Minutemen. He loved attending games and supporting his team. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed giving his friends who were Nebraska Husker fans a hard time. This interest extended into other sports. He attended pro-wrestling events, local football, basketball and volleyball games.
He was especially proud to be a part of the Cozad Fire Department. He felt the service they provide to the community was very important and was proud to be a part of the team. Steve was a proud member of People First of Dawson County for over 20 years. He served as President for the last 7 years. In 2022 People First of Dawson County received Chapter of the Year Award.
Nothing was too small to him. He gave it his all in relationships and throughout his life. He was generous with his belongings to others and was a benefactor to the community.
Steve as one of those people who never met a stranger. He was genuinely inte rested in the people he met and enjoyed learning about them. If he knew you, he cared about you, your family and was interested in your life. He will be missed by family and many friends.
Steve is survived by a brother, Thomas Yamada of Colorado; sisters Betty Jo (Roger) Knaggs of Ogallala, NE; Beverly (Jerrie) Slatter of California; Charlotte Brown of Georgia; Mary (Ken) Hines of Overton, NE; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation with closed casket will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, with family receiving guests from 5-7 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington with Pastor Keith Strasburger, officiating. The service will be live streamed via the Parkview Baptist Church website.
Robert Meyer
Robert Louis Meyer, 85, of Lexington passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska.
He was born on February 7, 1940, in Deshler, Ohio, to William and Iva (Firman) Meyer. The family later moved to Nebraska where Robert attended Lexington High School. On September 6, 1958, Robert was united in marriage to Carol Bringelson at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington. Four children were blessed to this union: Robert, Jr., Rex, Michelle, and Amy. 
In 1961, the family made their home in Lexington, where Robert and Carol owned and operated a local eatery named Park Place Sandwich Shoppe from 1988 until 1995. During this time, Robert also spent many years working for Tenneco Monroe until 1984. He also owned and operated Bob's Taxi, where he was the only taxi service in the area for many years.
Family was a big part of Robert's life, and he greatly enjoyed spending his days with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He also loved listening to the Grand Ole Opry on Saturdays. Bob was always making everyone smile and laugh and his grandkids adored him. He loved playing the guitar and watching NASCAR. He grew up as an outdoorsman helping his dad and his brother run the family bait shop and was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his children, Robert (Lori) Meyer, Jr., of Sioux City, Iowa, Rex Meyer of Lexington, and Amy Atwell of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Stacey (Ikrom) Artikov, Jessica Ennen, Trevor (Tisha) Meyer, Shannon (Jake) Lewis, Renee Atwell, and Mary Atwell; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Isaac, Easton, Ethan, and Tyler; brother, Jerry (Deb) Meyer of Blue Springs, Kansas; sister, Deanna Remmers of North Platte; brother,-in-law, John (Judy) Bringelson of Cozad, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Karen Luttrell of Gothenburg, Marilyn (Dick) Wellensiek of Golden, Colorado and Nancy Werner of O’Neill, Nebraska.
Besides his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife Carol Meyer, daughter Michelle Sentelle, brothers Harold Meyer, Bill Meyer, and Ronnie Meyer, sister Betty Kind, brother-in-law Duane Kind, as well as his brothers that died at birth named Gerald Allen Meyer and David Lee Meyer.
An informal gathering will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. with light pastries and coffee.
Graveside Services will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hillside Lutheran Cemetery north of Lexington, Nebraska.
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
Steve Sill
Steve Sill (77) of Wisner, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Tacoma, WA following a courageous battle with ALS.
A Celebration of Life and Christian Burial of Ashes will be held in Wisner on a later date. Condolences may be directed to his wife, Lynn Sill, at 5340 N Bristol Street, Tacoma, WA 98407 and/or daughter, Brittany McVicar, and husband, Andy, at 510 E Eagle Ridge Drive, Shelton, WA 98584.