Obituaries

83 of Callaway, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney. He was born on Nov. 1, 1939, in Omaha to Noah and Agnes (Sopcich) Tangeman. He attended Ralston High School where he graduated with the class of 1957. In 1957, Ronald was united in marriage and to this union four children were born. After graduation, Ron remained in Omaha where he worked for the Continental Can Company before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1958, where he proudly served his country for four years. In 1962, he returned to Omaha to work for Swift Company and in 1966, transferred to Grand Island.

90 of Lexington, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2023, at the Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad. Muriel was born on Dec. 20, 1932, in Rural Callaway, welcomed by her parents Ralph and Opal Anderson and two older brothers, Donald Gale and Dwight Ashley. In the following years, two siblings, Carolyn Colleen (Lichtenwalter) and Alan Andy joined the family. Her early years were in Roten Valley. She went through 8th grade in District 119 and graduated from Cozad High School in 1949.

James Richard Bryan, loving husband, and father of two, grandfather of four, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023, at the age of 77. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, at 2:00 p.m.

83 of Silverdale, Washington, passed away on April 28, 2023. Born to Dominick and Madeline (Romano) Dimeo in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Barbara went on to graduate from Sacred Heart High School in Vineland, New Jersey, and later from Glassboro State Teachers College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in education.

was born Aug. 4, 1930, in Wichita, Kansas. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 25, 2023, at age 92. She is survived by her children, Carol A. Ingram (James), Carl L Nickle (Marda), Charlene M. Saunders (Lenny), Cindy F. Nickle and Curtis E. Nickle (Summer); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild.

Linda S. Curia, 72 of Oconto, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Callaway District Hospital in Callaway. She was born on Jan. 3, 1951, in Lexington to Ralph and Lola (Badgley) Kirby. She attended Oconto Public Schools and graduated from Oconto High School with the class of 1969. Linda went on to further her education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she received a bachelor’s degree in interior design.

75 of Elwood, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Elwood Care Center. He was born on April 5, 1948, to William and Doris J. (Read) Underwood, Sr. Bill attended public schools in Eustis and graduated from Eustis High School with the class of 1968. He then went on to further his education at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte for Auto Body Mechanics. Following school, Bill enlisted in the United States Army on Dec. 3, 1968. He proudly served his country during Vietnam where he was promoted to Staff Sergeant. Following Vietnam, he was stationed in Germany and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. After his father’s death, Bill decided not to reenlist and was honorably discharged on July 28, 1976.

Joseph Dale Davenport, beloved son of proud parents Esther and Bernard, descendent of French, German and Irish immigrants/devout Catholics, was born April 27, 1931, and died Dec. 29, 2022. He was the oldest brother to Dick, Jerry and Don, generous Uncle to nieces and nephews, devoted husband of 62 years to his free-spirited bride Elizabeth, proud father to Lisa and Michele, enthusiastically proud Opa to Celeste and her husband Simon, and Ethan, and thrilled to learn of his first great-grandchild, A Girl! Baby Penelope was born March 23, 2023.

age 91 of Julesburg, Colorado and formerly of Arnold, passed away on March 16, 2023. She was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Overton, to Frank and Olga (Venhauer) Moritz. She was raised on various farms in the Lexington area. She and her brother, Glenn, helped to raise sheep and pigs while also working in the corn and beet fields. Ruth was well known and recognized for her ability to raise Nebraska (Aksarben) 4-H champion sheep.