Obituaries

October 14, 1935 – December 16, 2022

Longtime Saronville resident, Verla Lee Alberts, 87, passed away at her home Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. She passed away just as she lived life, on her own terms, at her favorite place, and with family by her side.

Verla was born Oct. 14, 1935, in York County to Burdette and Hattie Wave (Hager) Jones. Verla graduated from Sutton in 1953 and went on to marry Robert “Pete” Alberts on July 2, 1955. Verla and Pete spent the beginning of their marriage living in a boxcar while Pete worked for the railroad. In the early ‘60s as their daughters Cynthia and Sandra grew closer to school age, they decided to return to the Saronville area to be near both their families. In 1964 they purchased their forever home in Saronville and ran their company, Alberts’ Electric, before farming with family. Verla spent much of her life as a homemaker, but in later years she worked and cultivated friendships at the Sutton Legion.

Nov. 14, 1947 ~ Jan. 5, 2023

Clay Center resident Delbert LeRoy Timmerman, 75, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings.

Memorial Services with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard were Monday, Jan. 9, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings, with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Oklahoma. Memorials may be given to the family. The service was live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s website. To view the service, go to Delbert’s obituary and click the play button shown towards the bottom of the page. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh. com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

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April 30, 1934 ~ Dec. 28, 2022

Former Sutton resident Betty R. Keenan, 88, was born to eternal life Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Legacy Square in Henderson.

July 27, 1950 ~ Dec. 20, 2022

Seward resident Don Darrel Kauk, 72, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at his home in Seward.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at the Federated Church in Sutton, with Pastor Mary Scott officiating. Interment followed at the Sutton Cemetery in Sutton. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be designated later. Condolences may be left at www.suttonmemorial. com Don was born July 27, 1950, in Hastings to Don and Darlene (Alberding) Kauk. He received his education at Sutton High School graduating in 1969. He furthered his education at Nebraska Technical College in Milford, receiving his Associates Degree in Architectural Drafting. Don was employed with Overhead Door in Grand Island and was also in retail in Grand Island. He was baptized on Nov. 20, 1964, at his parents’ home.

June 5, 1939 ~ Nov. 30, 2022

Glenvil resident Marlyn Duane Fike, Sr., 83, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings.

Jan. 3, 1946 ~ Nov. 28, 2022

Sutton resident Gertrude “Gerti” Nuss, 76, passed away from this earth to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at the Henderson Health Care Hospital in Henderson.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, with Pastor Carl Gobelman officiating. Interment followed at the Emmanuel Reformed Church Cemetery near Sutton. Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated later. Condolences may be left at www. suttonmemorial.com Gerti was born Jan. 3, 1946, in Aurora, to Carl C. and Clarice (Nuss) Griess; she was the youngest of their six children. On the family farm she found joy in riding their pony, playing with the cats, and especially loved the little terrier dog she shared with her dad.

Aug. 4, 1920 ~ Nov. 28, 2022

Funeral Services for Faye Oberlander were 2:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Horber Funeral Chapel, with Pastor David Wietzke officiating. Interment took place at the Grafton Cemetery in Grafton, on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at 9 a.m.

Faye Elaine Oberlander was born Aug. 4, 1920, to Henry Kleinschmidt and Greeta (Shroyer) Kleinschmidt. She passed away on Nov. 28, 2022, at the Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas, CO at the age of 102. Faye was an active and faithful member at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Las Animas, CO for over seventy years. Faye was united in marriage to Raymond Joseph Oberlander April 8, 1951, in Lincoln. They moved to their farm located northeast of Las Animas in 1951. She was a homemaker, helped with the farming operations, and raised three sons with Raymond. She was loved as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Dec. 5, 1937 ~ Nov. 24, 2022

Former Pauline resident Ethel “Lois” Mohlman, 84, passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at Azria Health, Blue Hill.

Graveside Service were 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Oak Creek Cemetery, Pauline. There was no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Lois was born Dec. 5, 1937, in Holdrege, to William Lewis and Ethel Lillian Gates. She married Donald Mohlman Oct. 31, 1982, at Pauline United Methodist Church; he preceded her in death Dec. 28, 2006.

Lois was a homemaker and a member of Pauline United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Platte Valley Antique Machinery Association and a lifelong member of the State Historical Society in Lincoln.

Sept. 17, 1917 ~ Nov. 22, 2022

Hastings resident Frederick J. Paulus, 105, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Premier Estates, Kenesaw.

A Celebration of Life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings, with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Trumbull. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the funeral home, and one hour before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, Frederick wanted memorials to be given to Habitat for Humanity and First United Methodist Church of Hastings. The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s website. To view the service, go to Frederick’s obituary and click the play button shown towards the bottom of the page. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Jan. 18, 1952 ~ Jan. 21, 2022