All Obituaries

JW (Jim) Wagner, 89, Beatrice went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Beatrice Community Hospital. JW was born July 29, 1930 near Strawberry, AR to Elmer and Dortha Wagner. The oldest of 8 children. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the military. Serving in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force. While in the Navy he served aboard the USS Valley Forge, USS Preston, USS McDermut, and the USS Higbee. As a Korean War Veteran, he proudly served his country for over 20...

Wilma Faye Sawyer, 101, of Concordia, KS formerly of Beatrice, NE passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Mount Joseph Senior Living Center in Concordia, KS.  She was born in rural Chester, NE on May 18, 1919 to Joseph “Chester” and Mabel (Throne) Sawyer. Wilma was baptized and confirmed in the Chester Methodist Church. She graduated from Chester High School in 1936 and later received a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from UNL. Wilma taught in the Nebraska...

Aubrey Grace Tietjen, infant daughter of Alex and Chelsea (Piitz) Tietjen, was born at rest at Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center in Beatrice on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 after complications from Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Aubrey is survived by her parents, Alex and Chelsea Tietjen of DeWitt; sister, Hailey Tietjen; twin sister, Alyssa Tietjen; maternal grand parents, Leon and Nancy Piitz of Brainard; paternal grandparents, Kim and Joan Tietjen of DeWitt; maternal great...

Jerry Joseph Gose Sr., 78, of Beatrice, NE died on Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home.  He was born on March 19, 1942 in Blue Rapids, KS. He served in the US Navy.  Jerry worked as an assistant foreman for the City of Marysville, KS from the 1960’s until he retired in 1984. He was a bricklayer with his father.  He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, drawing, writing poems and spending time with family.  He is survived by son, Jerry J. Gose, Jr. and fiancé Lacy of...

Gerald Clifford Smith, 93, Beatrice, NE, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Beatrice Health and Rehab Center. He was born May 14, 1927 in Marinette, WI to George and Myrtle (Arseth) Smith.  Gerald graduated from school in Marinette, WI in 1945, and entered the US Army after graduation. He married Alta (Schaeffer) Gresham, July 15, 1967 in Hebron, NE, they moved in 1970 to Abilene, KS & Beattie, KS, moving to Beatrice in 1988. Gerald was a member of the American Legion in...

Ronald L. Wiens, 82 years of age, of Beatrice passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 31, 1938 in Beatrice to Ernest and Doris (Thimm) Wiens. Ron spent his early childhood growing up on the family farm and attending District 21 Freeman School. He graduated from Beatrice High School in 1956. After graduating high school, Ron attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Agriculture. On June 14, 1959, Ron married Kay Mann...

Eunice B. (Evers) Oltmans, 83 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. She was born on September 30, 1936 in Beatrice to Harm and Helen (Cramer) Evers. Eunice attended Townsend Elementary, Pickrell High School and graduated from Adams High School in 1954. She married Louis Oltmans on December 14, 1956 at Christ Lutheran Church near Pickrell. After Louis’ time in the military, they settled on a farm southwest of Beatrice in...

Melvin Eugene Weers, 79 of Diller, NE passed away Saturday June 20, 2020 at Beatrice Community Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1940 in Fairbury, NE. Melvin graduated from Diller High School in 1958.  He still holds the Diller High school scoring record for scoring, 45 points in a basketball game. On July 30, 1961 he married Jean Krebs at the Hope Reform Church in Harbine, NE. To this union 3 children were born, Gayle, Mark, and Julie. Melvin...

J.D. Lowe, 58 of Fairbury, NE died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Fairbury Hospital. He was born September 9, 1961 in Scottsbluff, NE. J.D. was a jack-of-all trades: construction, welding, heavy equipment and etc. He enjoyed riding his Harley, spending time with his family and was Papa to his grandchildren.  J.D.’s mom was his #1.  He was a dedicated friend, and always looked after others.  Survivors include his mom, Betty Lowe of Fairbury; daughters, Glenda Morales and...

Ronald D. Fielder, 77 years of age, of Beatrice went to be with his Saviour on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Tabitha Journey House in Lincoln. He was born on June 8, 1942 in Beatrice to Foreman and Luella (Findling) Fielder. Ron grew up in Ellis, attended Ellis Country School and graduated from Beatrice High School in 1959. On February 22, 1964, he married Phyllis Claassen. Ron was employed in route sales working for Snack Time (Kitty Clover) for 19 years, then became an independent distributor...