Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Plattsmouth Nebraska & Surrounding Areas

Elisabeth O Galbrecht

Elisabeth O Galbrecht

Mar 15, 2013

Elisabeth O. Galbrecht was born on April 5, 1925 in Heileburg, Germany. She passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 at her home in Bellevue, Nebraska at the age of 87 years, 11 months 10 days. She was united in marriage to William Galbrecht on May 11, 1957 in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. During William’s time in the Army, they traveled...

Helen A Nosky

Helen A Nosky

Feb 26, 2013

Helen A. Nosky was born April 4, 1922 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Rich) Heigl in Plattsmouth, NE. She passed away February 26, 2013 in Bellevue, NE. She survived by son Robert (Janet) Nosky of Bellevue, NE, grandchildren: Robert J. (Tina) Nosky of Oklahoma City, OK and Joshua A. Nosky and fiancée (Jill Vonseggern) of Omaha, NE, Her sister Lee (John)...

Hamiyyet Sampson

Hamiyyet Sampson

Feb 16, 2013

Hamiyyet Sampson, age 58 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away February 16, 2013. She was born May 9, 1954 in Izmir, Turkey to Hasan and Huriye Unlu. She was married to Richard Sampson on May 5, 1982 in Las Vegas, NV. Together they had 2 daughters Michelle and Richelle Sampson. She is survived by her husband, Richard of Plattsmouth; daughters, Michelle...

Lila A Mcknight

Lila A Mcknight

Feb 13, 2013

Lila A. McKnight, age 83 of Plattsmouth passed away February 13, 2013 in Bellevue, NE. Lila was born March 28, 1929 in Nebraska City to James Alden and Florence (Gardner) Barta. She graduated from Nebraska City High in 1946. Lila attended Nebraska Wesleyan University where she studied to become a teacher. On August 27, 1950 she was united in marriage...

Bobby L Embury I

Bobby L Embury I

Feb 7, 2013

Bobby Embury I of Plattsmouth died Thursday February 7 at the age of 78. Bobby Leah Embury I was born February 10th 1934, at Plattsmouth, NE, the son of Earl and Mildred (Allen) Embury. He grew up in Plattsmouth, attended Plattsmouth High School and Finlay Engineering College. Bob married Barbara Yenney on February 5, 1956 in Plattsmouth. Following their marriage...

C. Ethel Higgins

C. Ethel Higgins

Jan 27, 2013

C. Ethel Higgins age 104 Born 7/31/1908 Died 1/27/2013 Preceded in death by husband George Higgins, 3 step-children: Donald Higgins, Aileen Higgins and Paul Higgins. Survived by Step- daughter: Virginia Job and step-daughter-in-law: Marlene Higgins, numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was a longtime member and Past President of Social Order of the Beauceant #91. Services: Friday (2/1) at 10:30...

James S. Miner, Jr.

James S. Miner, Jr.

Dec 2, 2012

James “Jim” Stephen Miner, Jr. was born July 26, 1939 in Omaha, NE to James S. Miner, Sr. and Esther (Dixon) Miner. He passed away December 2, 2012 at the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Jim graduated from high school and attended technical school to become a mechanic. He spent his working life repairing John Deere tractors and heavy...

Don Holman

Don Holman

Nov 30, 2012

Donald “Don” D. Holman was born on February 17, 1931 in Hamburg, Iowa to Oscar and Leta (Leckenby) Holman. He passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 surrounded by family at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. He graduated from Hamburg High School in 1949. On March 24, 1951 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Liz” Matney in...

Joseph Lynn Knickerbocker

Joseph Lynn Knickerbocker

Nov 9, 2012

Joseph Lynn Knickerbocker was born on July 13, 1940 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Joseph LeRoy and Lucile Ardell (Griffiths) Knickerbocker. He passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 26 days. He was united in marriage to Judy Henricksen on September 9, 1978 in...

Betty Jo Powell

Betty Jo Powell

Nov 5, 2012

Betty Jo Powell, age 78 of Plattsmouth, NE was born January 30, 1934 near Clearfield, IA to Rolley and Jean (Gardner) Keller. She graduated from Clearfield High School. Betty started her working career at Mutual of Omaha and then went to work at Offutt for the base exchange doing inventory and bookkeeping. She then went on to work for Offutt...

Judy Ann Owens

Judy Ann Owens

Oct 30, 2012

Judy Ann Owens was born on March 8, 1942 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Harold and Vera (Walker) Payne. She passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 22 days. She was united in marriage on September 7, 1962 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Richard Owens....

William "Al" Albert Hewett

William "Al" Albert Hewett

Oct 27, 2012

William "Al" Albert Hewett was born on October 9, 1929 in Hazlehurst, Georgia to JAmes E. and Daisy (Partin) Hewett. He passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Bellevue Medical Center at the age of 83 years and 18 days. He is survived by his : Wife: Evelyn Hewett of Plattsmouth, NE; Son: W. Curtis Hewett and wife...

Judith D Johnson

Judith D Johnson

Oct 19, 2012

Judith D. “Judy” Johnson was born on February 15, 1947 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City, Nebraska to Clark and Dorothy (Meyers) Balfour. She passed way on Friday, October 19, 2012 at the Bellevue Medical Center at the age of 65 years, 8 months and 4 days. She was raised in the Nehawka area and graduated from Nehawka High...

Larry L Clark

Larry L Clark

Oct 5, 2012

Larry Lee Clark, 59, of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, born July 20th, 1953, passed away on October 5th , 2012 at the home of his former wife, Bobbie Fletcher Clark, surrounded by his children; son, Scott C. Clark and wife Sarah, daughter, Jamie J. Grego and husband, Ricky Jr., and his eight grandchildren; Skye, Kirkland, Drake, Jessica, Nolan, Cartney, Bryce and Teegan....

James "Woody" Albert Woodall

James "Woody" Albert Woodall

Oct 1, 2012

James Albert “Woody” Woodall was born on October 13, 1945. He passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 66 years, 11 months and 18 days. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Living Water Church in Plattsmouth, NE with Dr. Allan...

Ralph M Payton

Ralph M Payton

Aug 15, 2012

Ralph Monroe Payton was born on July 13, 1924 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska to Willard and Effie (Fullerton) Payton. He passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Grand Island Veterans Home in Grand Island, Nebraska at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 2 days. Ralph was raised in Plattsmouth where he graduated from Plattsmouth High School. He...

Geraldine A. Tobin

Geraldine A. Tobin

Jun 4, 2012

Geraldine A. Tobin was born July 2, 1922 in Elmo, MO to George and Bertha (Vulgamott) Bloomfield. She passed away June 4, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Plattsmouth, NE at the age of 89 years , 11 months and 2 days. In 1949 she married Richard Tobin in Clarinda, IA. To this union was born a daughter Codonna....

Cora Nell Woodward

Cora Nell Woodward

Jun 1, 2012

Cora N. Woodward was born February 3, 1940 in Sudan, TX. and passed away June 1, 2012 in Bellevue, NE. Her parents were Robert and Willie Mae(Clemens) Heckey. She graduated from high school, married and became a homemaker. She married Frank S. Steele on April 21, 1962. After the death of Frank she married Dariel Woodward on July 10, 2010...

Loretta M Cottle

Loretta M Cottle

May 23, 2012

Loretta M. Cottle known to all as Retta was born September 28, 1943 to John W. & Violet (Whipple) Sinkhorn at their home in Forest City, MO. She passed away May 23, 2012 in Papillion, NE. at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 25 days. Retta’s childhood was spent in Missouri growing up and graduating from high school....

Lowell R Johnson

Lowell R Johnson

May 11, 2012

Lowell R. Johnson was born on June 25, 1936 in Pawnee City, NE to Homer and Eileen Johnson. He passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at his home in Plattsmouth, NE at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 16 days. Lowell’s early years were spent in Pawnee City where he attended and graduated from Pawnee City High...

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