Mark Alan Johnson was born May 27, 1962, in Friend, to Bernard and Ruth (Sheumaker) Johnson and passed away Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 63 years, 7 months and 3 days. …

Jeanne Ackles of Seward, formerly of Ord passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Ridgewood Care Center in Seward at the age of 87. Jeanne Thomsen Ackles was born to Emory and Minnie (Zikmund) …

Gail Ann Hanseling was born Nov. 6, 1952, to Walter and Margaret Ann (Blacker) Miiller. She left this earth to be with her Savior on Dec. 27, 2025, at the age of 73.  Gail’s childhood was …

Doretta Jane (Roth) Schweitzer was born April 5, 1932, the second of six children born to Ezra and Mattie (Eicher) Roth. She was surrounded by her family when she went to meet Jesus on Feb. 2, 2026, …

Dale Ivan Anderson was born Feb. 17, 1934, to Duane and Ruth (Heyen) Anderson in Milford. He attended Seward High School, graduating in 1951. On July 19, 1952, Dale was united in marriage to …

Dennis Martin Berens was born March 24, 1945, in Charter Oak, Iowa, and died Dec. 30, 2025. He graduated from Concordia College in Seward, where he met Charlyne Radke. They were married June 18, …

Katherine M. "Kathy" Mitchell, 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. She was born Oct. 15, 1947, in Seward, the daughter of Herbert Ross and Ruth Marie (Behrens) Downing. She was a …

Helen Joan Schluckebier, 90, passed away Dec. 20, 2025. She was born   July 8, 1935, in Beaver Crossing, to Melvin and Nina (Rediger) Burkey. Helen was a very strong, loving, and incredible …

Donald Robert Brandt, born March 19, 1931, to the late August and Matilda (Gade) Brandt, passed away peacefully on Dec. 5, 2025. Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marlene, …

Mary Kosek, 68, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away Dec. 14, 2025. She was born May 12, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, and lived a life rooted in love, kindness, and deep devotion to her family. …

Carl A. Plautz, age 74, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. He was born Jan. 22, 1951, in Seward County, to Reinold and Mildred (Pieper) Plautz. Carl was raised on the …

Carroll E. “Tex” Eberspacher of Friend, was born Oct. 6, 1938, to Floyd and Ruth (Myers) Eberspacher in Seward. Tex, the youngest of 5 children, grew up on the home farm. He went to …

Michael Allen Fitzsimons was born March 6, 1960, to George and Mildred (Einspahr) Fitzsimons in Grand Island. He attended Grand Island High School, graduating with the class of 1978. On April …

Gerald Ralph Eigsti, the son of Ralph and Leota (Burney) Eigsti was born Feb. 15, 1939, in Milford, and passed away Nov. 28, 2025, in Sun City, Arizona, at the age of 86. Gerald grew up in …

Russell G. Hans was born Nov. 28, 1941, in Seward, to Gilbert and Thelma (Reynolds) Hans and passed away peacefully Dec. 5, 2025, in Seward at the age of 84 years. Russell grew up in Seward …

Robert “Bob” Alan Koch was born Dec. 12, 1948, to Alton and Euretha (Meyer) Koch in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He attended Mt Pleasant High School, graduating in 1967. He then attended …

Kenneth Lee Luebbe was born Oct. 28, 1945, to Lester and Esther (Ahrens) Luebbe in Seward. He attended Seward High School, graduating in 1963. Kenneth served in the United States Navy from …

Bernadine Frances Kohout was born Sept. 5, 1937, to Joe A. and Eva (Nemec) Kohout in Seward County and passed away Dec. 7, 2025, in David City, at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 2 days.  …

Glenda "Jeannie" J. Glines, 91, of Central City, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Litzenberg Memorial Long Term Care Center in Central City. Glenda was born July 20, 1934, to Glen and …

Scott M. Rosowski was born Oct 14, 1971, and passed away Dec. 4, 2025. A full obituary can be found and condolences left for the family online at www.volzkefuneralhome.com.