Butch Atterberry
Gerald W. 'Butch' Atterberry, age 62 of Elwood, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, May 15th, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington, with Father Paul Colling officiating. Interment will be at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post #290 of Elwood. Viewing and visitation will be from 10:00am - 4:00pm, Friday, May 14th, at Elwood Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 7:00pm, Friday, at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Online condolences and personal reflections may be left at www.elwoodfuneralhome.com . Elwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gerald was born on July 6, 1947, at Lexington, Nebraska to Allie & Betty J. (Snider) Atterberry. He attended school at Lexington High School and graduated with the Class of 1965. He went on to McCook Junior College, McCook, Nebraska and received his Associates Degree.
He was drafted into the U.S. Marines and served from 1969 to 1971 in Vietnam. After his discharge from service, he went back to school at Kearney State College and graduated in 1975 with his business degree.
He worked for Banks Clothing, at Lexington, Nebraska in retail sales for many years.
He married Maria M. Bliven on October 21, 1977 at Pierre, South Dakota. They made their home in Lexington, Nebraska until 1998. They would then move to Elwood, Nebraska.
In 2003, he went to work for Walmart, in Lexington.
He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, in Lexington, Nebraska. He was a member and former Commander for the American Legion Post #290 of Elwood, Nebraska
He is preceded in death by parents, and sister Judy Brummett.
Survivors include his wife, Maria Atterberry of Elwood; daughters, Danielle (Benjamin) Clouse of Maxwell, Alison Atterberry of Kearney, Nicole Atterberry of Elwood, Megan (Wayco) Oaklund of Bertrand; 5 Grandchildren, Cala and Kianna Clouse, Brielle and Alyssa Schutz, Carina Atterberry.
Sheri Crawford
Sheri Elaine Crawford, 71, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Kearney Regional Medical Center after a difficult battle with cancer.
She was born April 6, 1947 in Lexington, Nebraska to Louis and Hope (Neal) Zimmerman. Sheri grew up in Lexington where she graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1965. She then went on to further her education at Lincoln School Of Commerce where she attained her Associates Degree.
Sheri was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart Terry Crawford on August 28, 1966 in Lexington, Nebraska. They made their home in Lincoln while Terry was finishing up school and moved back to Lexington in 1970. Three daughters were blessed to this union: Keri, Kelli and Ann.
In the early 70’s, Sheri was the secretary at the David Harum Mill. She then took over the bookkeeping at the Crawford Farming Operation until 1999. She also wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and helped out on the farm wherever she was needed. In 2003, Sheri began working as a Para-Educator for the Lexington Middle School which she thoroughly enjoyed until retiring in 2017.
Family was everything to Sheri. She loved spending time watching her children and grandchildren’s sporting events and many activities. The many, many horse shows probably topped her list of favorite activities, although watching her youngest daughter, Ann, run was a favorite for many years. Christmas was always an amazing time for the family because Sheri was the ultimate gift-giver and enjoyed giving much more than receiving. She was a voracious reader of literature with an incredible vocabulary and a talented piano player, though only a few were fortunate to get to enjoy listening to her play.
Survivors include her husband, Terry Crawford of Lexington, Nebraska; daughters, Keri (Scott) West of Lexington, Nebraska and Kelli (Corey) Bender of Lexington, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Giovanny) Rodriguez of Oak Grove, Kentucky, Mackenzie West, Kaden West, Braden Bender and Candice Bender all of Lexington, Nebraska; also surviving are nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Ann and brother, Dennis Zimmerman.
Funeral Services will be on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington with Pastor John Shields, officiating.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery south of Cozad, Nebraska.
Memorials are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, American Cancer Society or Lexington Community Foundation designated to Ann’s Scholarship.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Maiden Name: Zimmerman
Nancy Grayak
Nancy Lee Grayek, 65, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 30, 2012, at the Lexington Regional Health Center.
She was born August 2, 1947, near Eddyville, Nebraska on the family farm to James C. and Ada E. (Hopkins) Flint. Nancy attended school in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School.
She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Francis “Larry” Grayek on September 26, 1964, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. Three children were blessed to this marriage; Monte, Michelle, and Danielle. She spent the first few years of their marriage as a stay-at-home wife and mother, but then ventured into the working world and spent nearly 40 years with John Barron, DDS as his dental assistant. She would also work part-time at 6th Street Food Store, as an Avon Representative, a flower designer at Lee’s Flowers and Petals Floral Shop and she would eventually own and operate her own flower shop, Nancy Lee’s Flowers & Gifts.
Nancy had a wonderful sense of humor and shared it often with her loving family whom she loved spending time with. She came from a large, close family and where one sister or brother was, you’d find another! She so adored her children and grandchildren and enjoyed attending all of their activities. The Cornhuskers was another of her enjoyments as well as gambling at the boats! She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and the “Roundtable” coffee club.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years: Larry Grayek of Lexington, NE; children, Monte Grayek of Lexington, NE; Michelle (Brad) Brandenberg of Lexington, NE; and, Danielle (Sterling) Huff of Gering, NE; four grandchildren; Craig Grayek, Heidi Walker, Teyla & Bristol Huff; Four brothers, Ralph (Carol) Hopkins of Eddyville, NE; Walter Flint of Elwood, NE; Charles (Vicky) Flint of Overton, NE; Gary (Cindy) Flint of Lexington, NE; five sisters, Bonnie Flint of Kearney, NE; Peggy (Ed) Sarr of Elwood, NE; Betty (Jack) Hinds of Lexington, NE; Patsy Fisher & Rick Hendricks of Atkinson, NE; and, Dana (Marv) Thornburg of Lexington, NE. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, extended family, many, many friends and “The Roundtable coffee club”.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Donna and brother, Jim.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, October 4, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Neal Nollette officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2012, from 4-6 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home with Wake Service at 7 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, the Donor's Choice or a Memorial Trust Fund has been set up at the Lexington Community Foundation by the LHS class of 1960.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Maiden Name: Flint
Kathy Hendricks
Kathleen Ann (Kathy) Hendricks, 61, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2009, surrounded by her loving family at the home of her parents.
She was born August 26, 1947, at Callaway, Nebraska, to Rollie Kenneth and Ruth Renee (Aikin) Hendricks.
Kathy grew up in Callaway until she was in the 5th grade, when the family moved to Lexington. She was baptized at Morningstar Evangelical Church near Callaway.
Kathy finished her education in Lexington, graduating from Lexington High School with the class of 1965. She then attended a semester at Kearney State College, but decided work was more important at the time and went to work for Lexington Community Hospital. In 1981, she went back to school at Kearney State College where she received her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree. She worked at Tri-County Hospital until her illness forced her to leave.
She loved her work at the hospital and the patients and co-workers loved her. She had a no-nonsense way about her nursing that left her patients feeling safe and secure. Kathy loved being out in the yard doing yard work and gardening. She enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing and bowling. She considered her co-workers her “second family” and her cats were the loves of her life.
Survivors include her parents: Ken & Ruth of Lexington, Nebraska
Two sisters: Bonnie Lee and Ron Rowand of Berthoud, Colorado
Deb & Bernie Petersen of Bastrop, Louisiana
One brother: Kenneth Wayne Hendricks of Cozad, Nebraska
Her Loving Cats: Russell & Dodger
One Niece: Corrin & Lance Goudzwaard of Littleton, Colorado
Two nephews: Keith Sladky of Ogallala, Nebraska
Jim & Dawn Sladky of Oxford, Nebraska
Nine grand nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Three uncles: Walter & Doris Hendricks of Broken Bow, Nebraska
Orin & Della Hendricks of Cozad, Nebraska
Richard & Joyce Hendricks of Callaway, Nebraska
Kathy was preceded in death by her grandparents; one aunt and one cousin.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 19, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Megan Morrow officiating.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 18, 2009, from 4-8 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to U.S. Humane Society or Tri-County Hospital Hospice.
It was Kathy’s wishes her body be cremated following her funeral service and Inurnment will be held later with family present at the Evergreen Cemetery in Lexington.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences or guest book signatures may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Maiden Name: Hendricks
Darold Hibbs
Darold D. Hibbs, age 66, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013,at his home in Lincoln following a battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease.
He was born on February 2, 1947, to Oren Dean and Helen Louise (Binning) Hibbs, in Lexington, Nebraska. He was a 1965 graduate of Lexington High School.
Darold served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 as a gunner in a heavy artillery battery. He also served in the Army Reserve as a chaplain's assistant while attending and eventually graduating from Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio. He married Eunice Schutz on November 18, 1989, in Kearney, Nebraska.
When younger, Darold worked at a variety of jobs to include carpentry work at Back to the Bible and at Child Evangelism Fellowship headquarters in Switzerland.
He volunteered for Campus Crusade for Christ and the Waikiki Beach Chaplaincy in Hawaii.
Darold enjoyed restoring antique cars, hot rod shows and plein air painting. After employment as a graphic artist at Morris Press in Kearney, Nebraska, he moved with his new bride to Lincoln working in the maintenance department of Gold's Galleria for almost 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice Hibbs of Lincoln; their daughter Phoebe Noel Hibbs of Lincoln who was adopted from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, China; sister, Nancy Filkin and husband Robert of Columbus, Nebraska; brother Dwayne Hibbs and wife Jill of Kearney, Nebraska; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Funeral Services will be Monday, October 21, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Berean Bible Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating.
Burial with Military Honors will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 20, 2013, from 2-4 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the ALS Association.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward online condolences to the family through: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com