Byron Schuckman
Byron Joseph Schuckman, 68, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington.
He was born on December 27, 1954 in Lexington, Nebraska, to Edward and Martha (Golka) Schuckman. He graduated from St. Ann’s High School, where he was an exceptional athlete, with the class of 1973. After graduation, he worked briefly for Dawson County Roads Department. He then began working for the City of Lexington where he stayed for the next 20 years. Wanting a change, he began working for the Lexington Area Solid Waste Management where he worked for several years before his health declined. Byron was a big fan of Husker football, riding his Harley and spending quality time with his beloved cat, Moxie.
Survivors include his brother, Barry (Dee) Schuckman of Lincoln, Nebraska; nephews, Derek (Abby) Schuckman of Fontana, California, Brady (Rebecca Gilbert) Schuckman of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Brynn Schuckman of Scottsdale, Arizona; great nieces and nephews, C.J., Emily, and Erica of Fontana, California , and his faithful cat, Moxie.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents.
There will be no visitation as the family is honoring Byron’s wish for cremation.
A Graveside Service will take place on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery with Father Jose Chavez, officiating.
Memorials are kindly suggested to Lexington Regional Health Center or St. Ann’s Cemetery.
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
Cole Welliver
Cole Wayne Welliver, 70, of Ogallala, formerly of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, Nebraska.
He was born on April 16, 1954, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Vernon "Doc" and Elleanor "Ellie" (Dodge) Welliver. He attended school in Lexington and graduated from St. Ann's High School with the class of 1973. Cole lived in Lexington his entire life until 2021, when he moved to Ogallala.
Cole was an avid sports fanatic, with his favorite teams being the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the New York Yankees. If he wasn't watching sports, he was watching some of his favorite old cartoons. Cole loved going to the local bowling alley, where he spent over 18 years as scorekeeper for the bowling leagues.
Survivors include his niece, Samantha (Shad) Mann of Brady, Nebraska; nephew, Travis (Chrystal) Welliver of Valentine, Nebraska; great niece and nephews, Trevor Mann of Brady, Nebraska, Mariah Welliver of Lead, South Dakota, and Andrew Philbrick of Valentine, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Phyllis Welliver of Lead, South Dakota; special friends, Larry and Tish Daugherty of Lexington, and his Bowling Alley buddies.
Besides his parents, Cole was preceded in death by his brother, Craig Welliver.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
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