Tom Bader

Thomas James Bader, 45, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012, at the Cozad Community Hospital, the result of a motorcycle accident in Cozad.
He was born August 20, 1967, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Donald and Margaret (Waldmann) Bader. As a baby Tom moved with his family to Lexington where he attended elementary school, junior high and graduated in 1985, from Lexington High School. While in school, Tom was involved in track and football. He was also a member of the Honor Society. Following graduation, he furthered his education by attending the University of Nebraska and Kearney State College.
Tom had a diverse working career as he was talented in so many areas of his life. He worked at Lexington COOP, Nebraskaland Tire, and at the time of his death worked as a Material Handler with Tyson Fresh Meats.
He met and married the love of his life, Amy Chapman, on June 12, 2010, in a beautiful ceremony in Estes Park, Colorado.
Tom's interests were as varied as his personality, but his favorites were riding his motorcycle, waterskiing, jet skiing, sports and music. He never knew a stranger and could carry on a conversation about anything with anybody. He had a smile that could light up the room and had a true "heart of gold". His nieces and nephew, extended family, friends and neighbors all meant the world to him.
Survivors include his wife: Amy Bader of Lexington, Nebraska, Mother: Marge Bader of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, Brother: Jerry (Shelly) Bader of Arvada, Colorado, Father-in-law & mother-in-law: Randy & Judy Chapman of Lexington, Nebraska, Sister-in-law: Sara (Vic) Gomez of Kearney, Nebraska, Nieces & Nephew: Madison & Lauren Bader of Arvada, Colorado, Katie & Sam Gomez of Kearney, Nebraska, Aunts: Connie Cormany of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Rita (Craig) Osborn of Omaha, Nebraska; Karen Erikson Waldmann of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Tom was preceded in death by his grandparents; dad, Don in 2002; and two uncles, Larry Waldmann and Bill Cormany.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverends Neal Nollette, Jorge Canela and Paul Colling con-celebrating.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington with Wake Service to follow at 7 p.m. also at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation.
The family has honored Tom's wishes that his body be cremated following the Mass with his ashes inurned at a later date at Robb Cemetery south of Lexington.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Chris Burmood

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved family member, Christopher Shawn Burmood, 59, on August 6, 2026. 

Chris was born on April 14, 1967, in Lexington, Nebraska, the second of three children born to Dennis and Jo (Milhoan) Burmood. He was preceded by his older sister, Kimi Jo, and followed by his younger brother, Ben. 

Chris graduated from Lexington High School in 1985 and attended the University of Nebraska in Kearney and later the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he studied Landscape Architecture. He spent his career in construction and was considered an excellent framer and contractor, taking great pride in his work. On February 2, 1991, Chris married his high school sweetheart, Deanna Beth Jordening. During his senior year, they were honored as their school's Homecoming King and Queen. Together, they had three beautiful children: Hali, Zach, and Jaden.

 Chris will be remembered as a fun-loving, adventurous, and caring person who brought energy and laughter wherever he went. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and golf, and he had a special passion for horse racing. Chris loved sports and was an accomplished motocross racer and skier/ slalom skier. His adventurous spirit and enthusiasm for life will be deeply missed. 

Chris is survived by his son, Zach of Lincoln; his daughter, Jaden of Lincoln; his mother, Jo of Lexington; his sister, Kimi of Lexington; his brother, Ben (Laura) of Lincoln; his niece, Frankie Jo, and nephew, Blake, both of Lincoln; and his longtime companion, Julie of Lincoln. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends.

 He was preceded in death by his daughter, Hali; his father, Dennis; and his grandparents, Bobby and Sheridan (Tex) Burmood and Vera and Beverly (Bud) Milhoan. Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

 The family sincerely appreciates the love, support, and prayers extended to them during this difficult time. Chris will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Chaplain Holden Barry, officiating.

Inurnment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery 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

Dana Dallan

Dana Diane (Kreft) Dallen, 43, died January 29, 2010 at Aberdeen, Maryland. She was born December 1, 1966 at Port Hueneme, California, the daughter of Leonard and Diane (Abbott) Kreft. She married Richard Dallen November 12, 1993 at Aurora, Colorado. She was secretary in the medical field for many years, and later was a government services employee as a budget analyst for the Department of Defense.
Mrs. Dallen was of the Lutheran faith. She was very active with children's activities and her children were the love of her life. She also loved to travel, having traveled most of the European continent.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Dallen, APG, Maryland; one son, Taylor Dallen, Blairsville, Pennsylvania; two daughters: Krista Dallen, APG, Maryland and Brittny Dallen, San Antonio, Texas; two step-sons, Justin Dallen and Austin Dallen; parents, Leonard and Diane Kreft, Great Bend, Kansas; one brother, Terry Kreft and wife Amy, Claflin, Kansas; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Marsha Dallen, Great Bend; sister-in-law, Jennifer Wilson and family, Chanute, Kansas; and niece and nephew: Alyssa and Trustin Kreft, Claflin. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2010 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. The Reverend Gary Dassow will officiate. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are requested to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Cancer Institute at Franklin Square, in care of the funeral home.

Phil Kopf

Philip L. Kopf, 53 of Buffalo passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Lexington Regional Health Center.

Phil was born January 20, 1967 in Lexington to Dalen and LaVonne (Knaggs) Kopf. Phil graduated with the class of 1985 from Lexington High school.

Phil worked for Larry Mustard, the Snider family, Darr Feedlot and Hal Mustard before he returned to the family farm to ranch and farm. Phil was united in marriage to Jana Braun on August 13, 1994 the couple were blessed with two children: Jessica & Seth.

Working cattle and farming was Phil’s life but his other hobbies included hunting, fishing, playing pitch, roping, camping and worrying about the weather. Phil loved to laugh and loved making people laugh, he was a true “people person”. Just ask anyone. If there was ever anyone needing help, he would always say, “Give me a time and a day, and I’ll be there.” Phil also loved spending time with his family and friends and most recently his granddaughter, Olivia.

Phil leaves to cherish his memory his mother, LaVonne of Buffalo, his wife, Jana of Buffalo, one daughter, Jessica and husband Nick Mares of Lincoln and their daughter, Olivia, one son, Seth and his wife Michaela of Buffalo, two brothers: Jack and wife Marlea of Lincoln and Fred of Overton, sister-in-law Linda Kopf of Buffalo, his mother and father in-law, Al and JoAnn Svajgr of Cozad, sister-in-law Joan and husband Randy Tigges of Carroll, Iowa, brother-in-law, Jeff Svajgr of Omaha, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Phil is preceded in death by his father Dale, brothers Darrell and Robert, and father-in-law Jerry Braun.

A celebration of his life will be held Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. the First Lutheran Church at Buffalo with Pastor Victor Rasmussen, officiating.

The service will be streamed on FM 91.1 which will be available near the church.

A book signing will be Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Buffalo.

 Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the Oconto Fire Department, First Lutheran Church At Buffalo or to a 4-H scholarship to be established by the family at a later date.

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