Jean Cope Craft

We pause to celebrate the long and wonderful life of Jean Cope Craft as she joins her family beside the heavenly father. Jean (Phyllis Jean) was the 2nd child born to Henry and Phyllis Kienitz in their Smithwick, S.D. home, on March 12,1932 and passed peacefully April 10, 2026.

Darwin Toof

Darwin Dee Toof, 68, passed away on November 23, 2025. Darwin was born May 29, 1957 in Rushville, Neb. to Ronald, Sr and Gleeh Toof. He spent his early years in Rushville where he developed a love for sports. In his youth he participated in football, wrestling and track/field.

Lana Hubbard

Lana J. Hubbard was born on January 24, 1951, and went to heaven on April 6, 2026, in Elm Creek, Nebraska, surrounding by her loving family. She was adopted by Merle and Vera (Young) McKee at birth, and she was their only child.

Bill Dohrman

August William (Bill) Dohrman, age 86, passed away March 24, 2026 at Gordon Country Care in Gordon, Nebraska. He was born to August Leonard and Ruth Marie (Turman) Dohrman on June 13,1939, and joined his older sister Delores (Elmer) Dreyer.

Gary Lahaye

Gary W. Lahaye, 86, of Livingston, MT, passed away on March 17, 2026, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. Gary was born on February 25, 1940 in Gordon, Nebraska to Willard and Frances Lahaye. He was the eldest of four children being raised in Gordon, Nebraska.

Mary Ann Wellnitz

Mary Ann Mae (Flessner) Wellnitz was born on her dad’s birthday, March 28, 1933, near Gurley, Nebraska, where she joined two older siblings, Lavern and Faetta. Parents Frank and Anna B.

Deen Johnson

Deen Earl Johnson, age 92, of Gordon, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, while fencing on his farm. He was born May 28, 1933, to Julius and Myrtle Johnson on a small farm southeast of Gordon. He attended Pleasant Hill rural school through 8th grade and graduated from Gordon High School in 1951.

Joan Colwell

In loving memory of Joan V. (Bolek) Colwell, who was born to Edward and Fern (Daniel) Bolek on November 20th, 1931, and passed on to heaven peacefully at the age of 94 on January 10, 2026, at Gordon Countryside Care. She spent her entire life in and around the Rushville, Nebraska area.

Nell (Joyce) Swigart

Nell (Joyce) Swigart age 92 of Rushville, Nebraska died peacefully surrounded by family on January 30, 2026 at Countryside Care Gordon, Nebraska. Born August 25, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa to Ernest Smith and Frances (McIlravy) Smith.

James Smith

James Lyle Smith was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on January 16, 2026. His life was characterized by his unwavering love of his wife and his devotion to his children and grandchildren. His quiet and gentle presence will be missed by all who knew him.