Les Allen
George L. “Lesley” Allen, 61 of Callaway formerly of Lexington passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Callaway District Hospital after a courageous four year battle with pancreatic cancer. 
Lesley was born June 21, 1959 in Lexington to George and Joan (Bauer) Allen. He attended school in the Lexington area and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1977. After graduation Les helped area farmers, worked for Shotkoski Hay Company and drove truck for Denny Fellers.
Les moved to the Oconto-Callaway area in 2012, where he was a small engine mechanic. On November 23, 2015 he was united in marriage to Angela Spencer.
Les enjoyed working on lawn mowers, and was known for his skill in putting together models of semi tractors that were often gifts from tucking companies to their employees. He also enjoyed gardening but most of all spending time with friends and family.
Les is survived by his wife; Angela of Callaway, step-son; Jeremiah Cranwell of Callaway, step-daughter; Rheanne Cranwell of Callaway, parents; George and Joan Allen of Lexington, mother and father-in-law; Harry and Connie Spencer of Julesberg, Colorado, one brother; Mark and wife Michelle of Lexington and two sisters; Jodi and husband Scott of Silverdale, Washington and Patti and husband Mike McGuire of Lexington.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oconto Community Center in Oconto with Pastor Dean Haidle, officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences, please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
Helen Altwine
Helen R. Altwine, 57, of Kearney, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 after undergoing open-heart surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 am Friday, December 9, 2016 at Countryside Christian Church in Kearney with Pastor Dean Pofahl officiating. O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Helen was born was born February 12, 1959 in Lexington, NE to Helen and Buss Gunnerson. She received her education from Lexington High School, graduating in 1977. On June 2, 1977, Helen was united in marriage to James Radcliffe.
She would later marry Rick Altwine on August 16, 2008.
Helen raised her family in Elm Creek and recently moved to Kearney to be closer to family and work. For the past 5 years, she has worked at Cabela’s. Helen enjoyed helping customers by learning more about them and making sure they were 100% satisfied. Helen was artistic, creative and enjoyed making crafty projects for the ones she loved. She was always willing to help her friends with anything they needed and enjoyed staying busy. She was best known as "motor mouth" as she always had something to say in every situation. Anyone that knew Helen knew that her grandchildren were the light and happiness in her life and she would tell anyone that would listen all about them. They were the "boys that make the noise" as she would say. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Rick Altwine of Alma; daughters Katie Radcliffe and significant other, Mike Langner of Seward, Tessa Bayne and husband Brent of Kearney; grandchildren Kaden, Coltin, Blake and Branson Bayne, Jack Langner, Carson, Carleigh and Cooper Altwine, Axton, Rowan and Gavin Altwine; step-son Josh Altwine and wife Brittney of Pella Iowa and Eric Altwine and wife Megan of Norfolk ; honorary daughter Mandi Quincy of Reeds, MO; siblings Bonnie Holbrook and husband Gene of Lexington, Ronnie Linden and wife Judy of Lexington, Roger Linden of Cozad, Bobby Linden and wife Janice of Cozad, Sandy Meisinger-Atkinson and husband Pat Atkinson of Sterling, CO, Danny Linden of Lincoln and Jimmy Linden of Nebraska; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Helen was preceded in death by his son Tyson Radcliffe, an infant son; grand-daughter Brianna Wolford; her parents; sister Donna Linden; brother Kevin Meisinger and sister-in-law Carol Linden.
- Date Posted: 2016-12-01
- Maiden Name: Linden
Tammy Bennett
Tammy Bennett, age 63 of Raymond NE, formerly of Lexington NE, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Raymond on Sunday, September 18th.
Tammy was born on April 6th, 1959, to Roy and Betty (Rickertson) Clark in Lexington. Tammy attended school at Bryan Elementary, Lexington Jr. High and graduated from Lexington Senior High in 1977 with several honors and a scholarship to the Community College in Hastings. 
On March 10, 1978, Tammy married Scott Bennett of Lexington and 2 children were born to this union, Amanda, and Jacob. Nothing was more important to Tammy than her kids and her grandkids. She made sure to make every holiday and birthday very special for them. Tammy and Scott made their home in Lexington until 2000 when they moved to Lincoln. In 2008 they bought an acreage with an old house built in 1887. That was also a dream come true for her to make the old house as beautiful of a home as possible and to plant many flowers and do landscaping.
Tammy worked for the Supreme Court in the office of County Court for 26 years in Lexington and in Lincoln. When she left there, she worked for 2 different Law Firms in Lincoln, eventually growing tired of office work, desks, and bosses. She started making crafts again and would go to craft shows to sell her very beautiful work and candles. She was most happy doing this. She retired on her birthday in 2021 to devote more time to making crafts. She did take on a part-time job at the NE Game and Parks with her husband that summer but wanted to spend this year with nothing but crafts.
When in Lexington many may remember her as a softball coach, a baseball coach, a soccer coach, a helper with cub scouts, boy scouts and girl scouts and Sunday School. You would also see her at every school and church event that her children were involved in. She loved to take her kids on camping trips nearly every weekend during the summers and several ski trips each winter to Colorado one with the kids and another one with friends. Just so you know, she didn’t just ski the bunny slopes, she was a black diamond skier.
Tammy was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Nancy Lindeman and brother-in-law Richard Lindeman both of Cozad.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Scott Bennett of Raymond; Daughter Amanda Rummel (Shawn Ruble) of Ceresco; son Jacob Bennett (Alenah) of Garland; 6 grandchildren Rebekah, Elijah, Trinity and Cecilia Rummel and Jack Ruble of Ceresco; Rollind Bennett of Garland; 2 step grandchildren Fenina Rummel of Chicago and Hayli Ruble of Ceresco who she loved as her own; three sisters, Karen (Frank) Loomer of Columbus, Susan (Chick) DeMoss of Lincoln, Judy (August) Daake of Lexington. Many cousins, nieces, nephews and many, many friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastors Eddie Mariel, and Harvey Pierce officiating.
There will be no visitation as the family is honoring Tammy’s wish for cremation.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com
- Maiden Name: Clark
Cindy Bliven
Cindy Bliven, 66, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 13, 1959, in Denver, Colorado, to Lucille Kleint and Leland Grassmeyer. The family made their home in Lexington, Nebraska in 1960, where Cindy attended public school and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1977. Over the years, Cindy worked various jobs such as being a cleaner at the Minuteman Motel in Lexington. She later on began working at Taco Johns when they first came to town, transitioning later to Reach Electronics. Cindy then went on to work at Parker Hannifin for over 25 years until her retirement.
Cindy was united in marriage to Don Bliven in 1979, and together they welcomed two sons, Nathan in 1980 and Eric in 1982. The couple later divorced, but remarried in 1991, continuing their shared commitment to family. They later divorced again. She then began a lifelong partnership with Daryl "Squid" Widholm, and the couple were blessed with 26 years together.
Cindy was a lover of crafts, dedicating her time to painting and creating dreamcatchers. She enjoyed surrounding herself with flowers and plants, even if they didn’t always thrive, and was quite the bowler, having competed in several competitions over the years. Her favorite pastime was spending quality time with her family—camping together and taking in sunsets at the lake. Cindy’s love for her family was unwavering. She played an active role in helping raise her grandchildren, always present, supportive, and full of encouragement. She never missed an opportunity to attend their sporting events, proudly serving as their biggest cheerleader. No matter the circumstance, Cindy was someone her family could count on—steadfast, caring, and always there when she was needed most.
Those left to cherish her memory is her partner, Daryl "Squid" Widholm of Gothenburg; her sons, Nate Bliven of Lexington, and Eric Bliven of Gothenburg; grandchildren, Amya Bliven and Alexis Bliven, both of Lincoln, Caleb Bliven of Lexington, Coby Bliven of Kearney, and Cayden Bliven of Lexington; great-grandchild, Azalea Bliven; her brothers, Rod Harmon of Lexington and Dan (Cindy) Harmon of Lexington; sister-in-law, Gloria Harmon of Arapahoe; nieces and nephews, Jamie (Brent) Goodell of Minden, Justin (Deidra) Harmon of Grand Island, Matt (Amy) Harmon of North Platte, Jeff (Michelle) Harmon of Holdrege, and Christopher (Shannon) Harmon of Arapahoe; great-nieces and nephews, Brynlee, Hunter, Carson, Thea, Marcus, Cadence and Tristan; her good friend, Melany Baxter of Aurora; as well as extended family and many friends.
Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and Leland Grassmeyer, her brother, Mike Harmon; uncle, Wilbur Kleint; aunt, Doris Meints; and great niece, Madysn Harmon.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Rob Kuefner officiating. The service will be livestreamed via the Trinity Lutheran Church website at tlclex.org.
Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington following the service.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.
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: Harmon
Craig Casper
Craig K. Casper, 48, of Lexington, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, the result of a car/train accident near Lexington.
Visitation was Friday, April 6, 2007, at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Services will be Saturday (today), April 7, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Megan Morrow officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home of Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Terri Casper of Lexington; three sons, Curt, Eric and Blake, all at home; his parents, Nick and Bonnie Casper of Lexington; one sister, Deb (Chuck) Jensen of Columbus; step-grandmother, Irene Darnall of Lexington; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eilene Wehr-Rath and Hugh Rath of Kearney; brothers-in-law, Doug (Marian) Wehr of Lexington, and Dave (JoEllen) Snyder of Loveland, Colo.; nine nieces and nephews; one great-niece; one grandnephew; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many, many friends.
Craig was preceded in death by his grandparents, father-in-law, six uncles and one aunt.
Craig was born Feb. 12, 1959, at Lexington, to Nicholas and Bonnie (Darnall) Casper. He grew up in Lexington, graduating from Lexington High School with the class of 1977.
Craig was united in marriage to Theresa "Terri" Snyder on May 26, 1985, at Lexington. He started working for Precision Bearing while in high school and worked there until 1988. He then worked several places, including Big "A" Auto Parts, J&S Oil, which he and Terri later bought and called Casper Oil, Wal-Mart, Orscheln's, GPLS, which changed to ELM, and was working at Electric Fixture and Supply Company at the time of his death.
To know Craig was to love him. He had an infectious laugh and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed attending his boys' activities and was a Cub Master for Pack #143 in Lexington. He enjoyed fixing cars, even model cars, restoring his 1959 El Camino, 4-wheeling in the mountains, camping, playing cards and board games, playing catch with the football and shooting hoops with his boys. He enjoyed NASCAR and Jeff Gordon was his favorite driver.
Craig was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Memorials are suggested to the family for an education fund for his boys.
- Date Posted: 2007-04-04