All Obituaries

Robert O. “Butch” Williams, 80 years of age, of Wymore passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. He was born on August 11, 1942 in Beatrice to Isaac and Audrey (Holmes) Williams. Butch grew up in Wymore and lived his entire life there. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Butch married Charlotte Nickeson on November 7, 1963 in Marysville, Kansas and to this union, two sons were born, Jeffery and Travis...

David “Dave” D. Ahlstrand, 66 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. He was born on January 23, 1956 in Lincoln to Lawrence and Lauretta (Staack) Ahlstrand. Dave grew up in Lincoln and moved to Beatrice in 2007. He worked for Nebraska Public Power for 30 years. Dave married Lucinda Hanks on October 27, 2010. He never met a stranger and loved flying, airplanes and his dogs, Daisy and Dixie. Dave is survived by his...

Aletha J. (Moore) Davison, 86 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation in Beatrice. She was born on September 26, 1936 in Beatrice to Walter and Olive (Burkholder) Moore. Aletha graduated from Liberty High School in 1954. She married Richard Davison on October 23, 1955 in Beatrice and to this union, four children were born, Michael, Becky, Ronda and Linda. Aletha worked as a CNA at the Mennonite Hospital, Beatrice Community...

Richard “Rick” G. Whittemire, 67 years of age, of Diller passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln. He was born on December 27, 1955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Richard and Sadie (Dement) Whittemire. Rick and Marla loved attending and participating in auctions and flea markets. Rick is survived by his significant other, Marla Weichel of Diller; sister, Diane Coudeyras (Gary), Lincoln; brothers, Eddie Hyatt, Douglas, Mike Hyatt and significant...

Dorothy A. (Benash) Appleget, 81 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. She was born on September 8, 1941 in O’Neill to Clarence and Florence (Wagner) Benash. Dorothy graduated from Beatrice High School in 1959. She married Richard “Dick” Appleget on June 12, 1960 and they spent their married life together in Beatrice except from 1969 to 1977 when they lived in Council Bluffs. Dorothy was actively involved...

Leota (Buss) Ingwerson Urbani, 98 years of age, of Lincoln passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was born on July 13, 1924 in Beatrice to Eilert and Emelie (Flesner) Buss. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Harman-Wright Mortuary in Beatrice with Pastor David Bigley officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Home Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Harman-Wright Mortuary & Crematory in Beatrice in charge of arrangements.

Michael “Grandpa” J. Calkin, 73 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at home surrounded by family. He was born on February 20, 1949 in Osceola to Fred and Ellen (Green) Calkin. Mike worked as a butcher for Umphenour’s IGA, Boogaarts and Farmland in Crete. He was recently employed with the City of Beatrice recycling grass. Mike enjoyed dancing, fishing, projects, woodworking and rock collecting. Mike is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bonnie;...

Thomas “Tommy” H. Hook, 69 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha. He was born on September 1, 1953 in Queens, New York. Tommy served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a jack of all trades and worked many jobs including at Brunswick Hospital in New York, Irwin Tools in DeWitt, Walmart in Lincoln and Beatrice, McDonalds in Beatrice and Roca Berry Farm. Tommy enjoyed Halloween, Christmas, helping neighbors,...

Lynn E. Wenzbauer, 72 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He was born on January 29, 1950 in Tecumseh to Melvin and Mary (Craig) Wenzbauer. Lynn graduated from Table Rock High School in 1969. He married Mary Puhalla in 1970 and they later divorced. Lynn operated heavy equipment for Northern Natural Gas. He then worked for several years with Nebraska Department of Roads from which he retired in 2015. He was a member of BMW Night Riders, Bear Creek Motorcycle Club...

Darlene Mae (Caldwell) Stalder, 90 years of age, of Wymore passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. She was born on May 3, 1932 in Goodrich, Kansas to Harry and Esther (Nickell) Caldwell. Darlene graduated from Valley Center High School in Valley Center, Kansas in 1950. She married Robert Stalder on December 30, 1951. Darlene was a homemaker all of her life. She enjoyed music, singing, playing the piano and accordion, cooking, baking, sewing,...