Stephen T. Knouse 70, of Lincoln, died on March 27, 2023.  He was born on June 12, 1952 in Des Moines, Iowa where he lived for several years.  He was an only child.  Stephen enlisted in the United States Navy in October 1970.  The Navy sent Stephen to the University of Nebraska where he graduated in 1975 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He was commissioned an Ensign upon graduation.  Stephen met his wife, Jane Brinkmeyer, at the University and they were...

Kenneth (Kenny) Paul Cast was born to Herbert Grant Cast and Velma Elizabeth (Geis) Cast on November 29, 1944, in Seward, Nebraska, and passed away at home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the age of 78 years, 3 months, 16 days, after a courageous fight with a glioblastoma brain tumor. Kenny attended school at Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, and graduated with the Class of 1963. He was a member of and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. He was baptized, received...

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Janis K. Schmieding, of Utica, was born on February 3, 1952 to Ralph and Helen (Svoboda) Hoelting in Hastings, Nebraska.  She attended Lawrence High School graduating in 1970. She went on to college at Grand Island School of Business.  She worked at The Telephone Company after college for 6 years.  On August 9, 1975 Janis was united in marriage to Merle A. Schmieding at St. Stephens Catholic Church near Lawrence, Nebraska.  She worked as support staff for Nebraska...

Kenneth Malcolm Middaugh was born on October 7, 1962 to William “Bill” and Carol (Craig) Middaugh in Sycamore, Illinois.  On December 16, 2017, Kenneth was united in marriage to Julie Ueding in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Kenneth was a career truck driver for more than 30 years.  Kenneth most recently with Carlton Transport out of Gretna NE, previously working at Omaha Direct and Seward Motor Freight for the first part of his career. Kenneth’s CDL was revoked due...

Joann Kay, our most wonderful sister and aunt, went to heaven on February 15, 2023.  After a 10-month battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer, our loving Jesus called her home.  Joann was born to Adolph “Bud” and Jane (Imig) Tonniges on July 26, 1949.  She attended school at Mount Calvary Lutheran in Omaha, Nebraska and St. John Lutheran School in Seward, Nebraska.  Joann graduated from Seward High School in 1967.  She had a strong work ethic and was...

Janet Doris Durlin, of Seward, was born on June 1, 1938 to William Curtis and Merlene (Buckley) Prout in Denver, Colorado. Janet spent her entire childhood and the majority of her adult life living in Denver and the surrounding foothill communities.  She graduated from South High School in Denver in 1956 and went on to attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado from 1957-1958. On June 14, 1959, Janet was united in marriage to Lawrence Durlin at Kirk of Bonnie Brae Church...

Linda Turek, of Circleville Ohio, was born on July 26, 1958 to Arnold and Maxine (Foster) Turek in Seward, Nebraska. Linda graduated from Seward High School in 1976. Linda worked for Walker Manufacturing in Seward for 24 years before moving to Myrtle Beach, SC to be closer to her sister. She worked at the Walmart in Myrtle Beach. She then moved to Circleville, OH working at that location. Linda was an avid reader of Steven King, Dean Koontz and other mystery novels. Linda loved...

James David Jorgensen was born on December 28, 1949 to Dennis A. and Francis Marie (Pollack) Jorgensen in David City, Nebraska.  He attended elementary school in Ulysses, Nebraska and graduated from Seward High School in 1968.  James enlisted in the United States Navy, serving during Vietnam.  He then attended Southeast Community College in Milford for four years earning his Machine Tool Technology and Electrical Mechanical Degrees.   He worked at numerous factories...

Debra Kay Day, of Utica, was born on February 4, 1953 to Loren and Ada (Armagost) McNeil in York, Nebraska. She attended Utica High School graduating in 1971. Debra served in the United States Marine Corps from January 6, 1972 to April 4, 1984, serving during Vietnam and Grenada. After Boot Camp, Debra attended Basic Administrative School and Service Record Book School. In 1978 she attended Personnel/Administrative School all at Parris Island, South Carolina. On August 8, 1981 Debra was...