Obituaries

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.

loving husband, father of two, and grandfather of four, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023, at the age of 77. Jim was born on May 24, 1945, to Mabel (Zoerb) and Richard Bryan in San Luis Obispo, California. He grew up in the Callaway/ Oconto area, raised by his

92 of Callaway, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Callaway District Hospital. She was born on Jan.

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.

99 of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Ridgeway in Lexington. He was born on Dec. 21, 1923, in Lodi, to Rollie and Cleta Faye (Boggs) Hendricks. Ken attended school in Callaway and graduated from Callaway High School with the class of 1941. Following graduation, Ken went on to further his education at the Lincoln Air Mechanic School before moving to Buffalo, New York. While in New York, Kenneth began working in the Curtis- Wright Airplane Factory Defense Plant. He met Ruth R. Aikin on a blind date, and the rest is history!

was born July 4, 1937, to William and Irene (Overgard) Robertson of Oconto. He passed away Tuesday, Nov.

Dorothy's wit and humor stayed with her through all her strokes and illnesses. Doctors, nurses, and EMTs commented on that and enjoyed caring for her. A large family and many friends will miss her sass and kindness, welcoming smile, big hugs, and laughter she so easily shared with everyone.