Obituaries

Norman Dean Johnson, 83

2 years ago By News Staff

of Callaway, passed away on May 15, 2024, surrounded by family. Norman was born on March 14, 1941, to Carl and Wilma Johnson of Callaway. He was the oldest of six siblings. Norman graduated from Callaway High School in 1959. He married Wanda Pracht on Dec. 5, 1961.

Nancy LaVonne (Cantrell) Willis

2 years ago By News Staff

of Callaway, died on May 17, 2024, at the Callaway District Hospital. She was born on Jan. 15, 1943, to Marion and Lucille (Cool) Cantrell. Nancy was born at her Grandpa Hiram and Grandma Hazel Cool’s home in Callaway. Nancy started school at Upper Lodi School, east of Callaway.

Nancy LaVonne (Cantrell) Willis

2 years ago By News Staff

Nancy LaVonne (Cantrell) Willis of Callaway, died on May 17, 2024, at the Callaway District Hospital. She was born on Jan. 15, 1943, to Marion and Lucille (Cool) Cantrell. Nancy was born at her Grandpa Hiram and Grandma Hazel Cool’s home in Callaway.

Norman Dean Johnson, 83

2 years ago By News Staff

Norman Dean Johnson, 83 of Callaway, passed away on May 15, 2024, surrounded by family. Norman was born on March 14, 1941, to Carl and Wilma Johnson of Callaway. He was the oldest of six siblings. Norman graduated from Callaway High School in 1959. He married Wanda Pracht on Dec. 5, 1961.

John Ira Pitkin

2 years ago By News Staff

John Ira Pitkin, age 72 of Cody, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Callaway Good Life Center in Callaway. John was born on Dec. 29, 1951, in Arnold to Ira and Georgia (Hansen) Pitkin.

Betty Ruth (Lichtenberger) Sergun, age 95

2 years ago By News Staff

of Arnold, died May 3, 2024, at the Callaway Good Life Center on her 95th birthday. What a great gift for her to see her Lord and Savior and her husband Al.

The Callaway Courier

2 years ago By News Staff

The Callaway Courier has received word of the passing of John Pitkin of Cody, Nebraska, who passed away at Callaway on May 1, 2024. A full obituary will follow in next week's paper..

DeWayne L. Thorell,

2 years ago By News Staff

DeWayne L. Thorell, 85, formerly of Ashland, passed away on April 17, 2024, in Lincoln. DeWayne was born in Holdrege to Raymond and Ruth (Burklund) Thorell on Oct. 11, 1938. He spent his life as an educator for many years including 25 in Ashland, five in Callaway, and two in Huntley.

Kaylea Jo Ray Thompson, 16,

2 years ago By News Staff

of Lincoln, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Lincoln on April 7, 2024. Kaylea was born on July 19, 2007, in Phoenix, Arizona to Whitney Neale and James N. W. Thompson. She spent her early years with her mother and grandmother in Phoenix.

Kaylea Jo Ray Thompson, 16

2 years ago By News Staff

Kaylea Jo Ray Thompson, 16 of Lincoln, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Lincoln on April 7, 2024. Kaylea was born on July 19, 2007, in Phoenix, Arizona to Whitney Neale and James N. W. Thompson.

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