Elaine Rose Luethke was born on April 28, 1936 to William and Anna (Schmersal) Luebbe in Malcolm, Nebraska.  She graduated from Seward High School in 1953.  On October 9, 1955 Elaine was united in marriage to Elmer Schellhorn at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Staplehurst, Nebraska.  Following Elmer’s passing in 1963, Elaine married Ralph Luethke on September 13, 1964 at Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Elaine enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family.  She...

Adeline Geis, 97 years of age, of Seward died on April 10, 2024.  Adeline was born on March 3, 1927 in David City NE and attended Kincaid Rural School, District #57 in rural Utica, where she graduated in 1940. Adeline farmed and ran a dairy with her husband Carl for over 50 years.  She was an active member of the St. Vincent De Paul Church in Seward and a charter member of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul St. Damien Conference.  She was a life member of the Seward...

Leonard Lee Hulse was born on July 1, 1946 to Riley and Mae (Miller) Hulse in Brush, Colorado. He spent his younger years enjoying the farm life and attending country schools.  After graduation from Utica High School, he joined the United States Navy serving for 4 years from 1965 to 1969, on the ships, U.S.S. America and U.S.S. Enterprise, going to many countries around the world including Viet Nam after which he received an honorary discharge.  Upon returning from the service, he...

Debora Kay McElravy was born on October 2, 1963 to Ronald and Elaine (Obermier) Battreall in Henderson, Nebraska.  She attended McCool Junction High School graduating in 1982, then attended Lincoln School of Commerce graduating with an Associates Degree in Accounting in 1983.  On June 25, 1988 Deb was united in marriage to Daniel McElravy at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York, Nebraska. She worked for Spectrum Reach as an Account Coordinator. She was very involved with the Bethlehem...

Elizabeth “Bette” Marie (Codr) Tomes was born on November 10, 1936 to Rudolph and Marie (Vogeltanz) Codr in rural Ulysses, Nebraska.  She attended Seward High School graduating in 1954.  On April 14, 1956 Bette was united in marriage to William E. Tomes at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Seward, Nebraska.  Bette was the Utica Postmaster for 24 years. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Altar Society, Utica Unit #49 American Legion Auxiliary, York Elks...

Ellen Lea (Downs) Singleton was born on April 1, 1937 to James and Dorotha (Sudduth) Downs in Weeping Water, Nebraska.  The family moved to Lincoln four years later.  The Downs family were members of the old Havelock Christian Church.  Ellen attended Lincoln Northeast High School graduating in 1955.  She then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.  Ellen met the love of her life, Paul Frances Singleton, in 1956 at a dance at Pla Mor.  Paul and Ellen...

Dave Lee Foster was born on October 29, 1948, to Clement “Bim” and Mildred “Millie” (Schneider) Foster in Seward, Nebraska. He attended school in Seward from Kindergarten through High School, graduating with the class of 1967. His first job was at the Seward Bakery, and he had many fond memories of working there. Dave served in the United States Army from 1967-1988, as a supply and parts sergeant. His tours overseas included serving in the Vietnam War, as well as...

Ralph Leland Hansen was born on March 2, 1927 to Chris Hans and Erma Faye (Martin) Hansen in Callaway, Nebraska.  He attended Callaway High School graduating in 1945. He then attended the University of Nebraska earning his Master’s Degree in Vocational Agriculture Education. Ralph proudly served during World War II in the United States Air Force from 1945 - 1947.  On May 22, 1955 Ralph was united in marriage to JoAnn Howe in David City, Nebraska. He taught at Seward High...

Edna Maye Price was born on September 24, 1942, to William T. and Lillian M. (Jones) Lowe in Springfield, Ohio.  She attended Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio where she excelled in academics and was a member of the synchronized swim team. She attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln earning her Bachelor’s’ Degree in Education. She had several careers across the United States, which she fought for persons with disabilities to receive the education and civil...

Audrey Laurine Althouse Janak, age 93, died March 8, 2024 peacefully with family and care givers by her side. Born November 7, 1930 in Seward, Nebraska to Laurine H. E. Frazer Althouse and Loren A. Althouse, Audrey was raised in Butler County. She graduated from the Surprise High School, at age 16, with her life long friend and brother, Jerry A. Althouse. Audrey married William (Bill) Anton Janak on August 23, 1949 in Lincoln. Audrey and Bill lived, farmed and raised their girls south of...