Obituaries

“Carrie” Carolyn Casewell Leech

May 25, 1934- December 14, 2023 Carolyn was born in Pawnee City, Nebraska. She passed away at her daughters’ home in Mobile, Alabama. Her parents were Henry & Hilda Casewell. She attended Country School and graduated from Pawnee City High School in 1951.

Dolly Jane (Ford) Hunzeker

August 14, 1929 – December 1, 2023 Dolly completed her earthly journey and has entered God’s Kingdom for a world of eternity. Dolly Jane (Ford) Hunzeker 94 years old formerly of Pawnee City, Nebraska passed away on December 1, 2023, at Maple Heights in Hiawatha, Kansas.

James (Alfred) Rhodes

July 25, 1933 – December 2, 2023 James (Alfred) Rhodes of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the age of 90 at Colonial Acres in Humboldt, Nebraska. Jim was born in Pawnee City, Nebraska on July 25, 1933, to Alfred and Ila (Stoll) Rhodes.
Jack Bert McNealy

Jack Bert McNealy

Jack Bert McNealy

January 24, 1948 – December 4, 2023 Jack Bert McNealy, 75, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on January 24, 1948, in Humboldt, Nebraska to Verle “Sandy” and Helen (Kerns) McNealy. He was raised in Humboldt where he received his schooling.
Michael R. “Mike” Dusenbery

Michael R. “Mike” Dusenbery

Michael R. “Mike” Dusenbery

Michael R. “Mike” Dusenbery May 20, 1947 – December 3, 2023 Michael R. “Mike” Dusenbery, 76, of Beatrice, died on December 3, 2023, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln after a short battle with cancer. He was born on May 20, 1947, in Pawnee City to H. R.
Dianne M. Nevrkla

Dianne M. Nevrkla

Dianne M. Nevrkla

December 16, 1948 – November 25, 2023 Dianne M. Nevrkla, 74, of Kearney formerly of Ord passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023; at Good Samaritan Society-St. Luke’s in Kearney, Nebraska. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Russell E. Stolze

Russell E. Stolze

Russell E. Stolze

August 19, 1940 – November 21, 2023 Dianne M. Nevrkla, 74, of KearRussell E. Stolze, 83, of Pawnee City, NE, formerly of Emerson, NE, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at his home in Pawnee City, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.
Lori (Hoffman) Van Winkle

Lori (Hoffman) Van Winkle

Lori (Hoffman) Van Winkle

January 6, 1958 – November 13, 2023 Lori Jolene (Hoffman) Van Winkle, 65, of Steinauer, Nebraska passed away at home on Monday, November 13, 2023. She was born on January 6, 1958 in Lincoln, Nebraska to John “Jack” and Donna (Campbell) Hoffman.
Frances (Wenzl) Wolken

Frances (Wenzl) Wolken

Frances (Wenzl) Wolken

August 7, 1927 – October 29, 2023 Frances Jane Wolken was born August 7, 1927, to Clarence Michael and Anna Theresa (Christen) Wenzl on the farm north of Steinauer, Nebraska. She was the oldest of eleven children born to this union. Frances attended St.
Charles (Chuck) William Frank Havlicek

Charles (Chuck) William Frank Havlicek

Charles (Chuck) William Frank Havlicek

August 11, 1949 – September 18, 2023 Charles William Frank Havlicek (Chuck), age 74 of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.