Kevin Lee Shoemaker
Sep 11, 2026
Kevin Lee Shoemaker, age 69, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Eventide Journey House in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born on August 2, 1957, to Stanley (Stan) F. and Susan A. (Martin) Shoemaker in Wichita, Kansas.
Kevin was a 1976 graduate of Franklin High School, Franklin, Nebraska. A 1988 graduate of National Truck Driving...
Shirley Diane Kingsley
Aug 26, 2026
Shirley Diane (Steinkruger) Kingsley passed away at the age of 83. She was born in Franklin County, Nebraska to a German farming family, the middle of three children. When she was young, her mother had a series of strokes which required that Shirley, as the only girl, take over all of the household duties. This experience shaped her strong spirit...
James "Jim" Copley
Jul 20, 2026
James Copley (Jim) was born September 3rd,1942 in Franklin, Nebraska. He passed away Monday, July 20, 2026. Jim’s father Christian Copley (born in Franklin, Nebraska) and mother Audra Wistrand Copley (born in Wray, Colorado) both lived, farmed, and died in Franklin Nebraska. His parents were the recipients of Jim’s greatest love and admiration growing up teaching him the importance of...
Cynthia Joy Copley
Jul 12, 2026
THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR CINDY IS GOING TO BE LIVED STREAMED ON THE FRANKLIN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, YOU-TUBE PAGE.
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Cynthia Joy Copley, 80, passed away on Sunday, July 12th, 2026, at Bryan East Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska surrounded by her family. The daughter of James Robert and Evelyn M. (Schweitzer) Morrison. Cynthia was born on January 10, 1946, in Oregon City,...
Judith Anne Lammers
Jul 5, 2026
Judith Anne Lammers was born the youngest of two children to James Doyle and Martha (Brainard) Hamilton on May 15, 1944, in Minden, Nebraska. Judith attended school in Minden, Nebraska, where she graduated 12th Grade.
In 1965, Judith married Ronnie Lammers in Minden, Nebraska, and to this union six children were born: Mike, Steve, David, Robert, Stacy, and Amy.
Judith worked at...
Martin E. Brush
Jun 15, 2026
Martin E. Brush, age 47, Milford, Nebraska resident, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Bryan Medical Center East Campus, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Arrangements are pending with Hutchins Funeral Home in Franklin, Nebraska.
Rose Mae Hill
Jun 11, 2026
Rose Mae Hill was born on August 8, 1938 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was adopted by Benjamin Franklin Owens and Ollie May Owens and was raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was welcomed home by two older brothers, Charles L. Owens and Robert Ray Owens.
Rose married Norman Garris, together they had 2 children, Ida Mae Garris and Brenda Kay Garris. They...
Lloyd Allen Beach
May 30, 2026
Lloyd Allen Beach, 83, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 7, 1943, in Smith County, Kansas, the third of four sons born to Harold and Bonnie (Kelso) Beach. Lloyd grew up in Franklin, Nebraska, and graduated from Franklin High School, where he met...
Richard Dale Mauler
May 17, 2026
Richard Dale Mauler, formerly of Franklin, Nebraska and a dedicated city mail carrier in Minden and Navy veteran, passed away on May 17, 2026, at the Centre Ave Health & Rehab Facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was born on May 7, 1932, in Pleasanton, Nebraska to Julius and Tecla (Mendyk) Mauler, and throughout his life, he was known simply...
William "Bill" Michael Herrick I
Apr 17, 2026
William "Bill" Michael Herrick I, 86 years of age, of Franklin passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by family at Harlan County Hospital in Alma. He was born on December 23, 1939, in Guide Rock, Nebraska to Carold and Opal (Cramer) Herrick.
Bill graduated from Guide Rock High School with the Class of 1958, where he was known for his...
Elizabeth Lael Vauthrin
Mar 27, 2026
Elizabeth Lael Vauthrin, 99 years of age, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at Accura Healthcare of Franklin in Franklin, Nebraska. She was born on November 27, 1926 in Rigby, Idaho.
Lael's wishes were to be cremated and there will be a private family graveside service a later time where she will be buried in Meriden, Kansas next to Lloyd.
Condolences may be...
Charles "Bill" William Kahrs
Mar 22, 2026
Charles William (Bill) Kahrs was born March 16, 1940 on the family farm south of Bloomington, Nebraska to Kenneth and Emily (Douglass) Kahrs. He was the third child born of six children. He was baptized in the UCC Church in Franklin on April 18, 1943, and confirmed in the Methodist Church in Bloomington. He attended school in Bloomington, Nebraska for...
Danene Mae Tupper
Mar 20, 2026
Danene (Dani) Mae Tupper went home to Jesus on March 20, 2026, at the age of 91. The celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 27, at Delta Christian Church, 795 1600 Road, in Delta, Colorado. A family led graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 1, at the Maple...
Ugene Blank
Mar 17, 2026
Ugene Blank (yes that’s Ugene—with no “E”) was born July 8, 1933, in Franklin, Nebraska. He passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Kearney, Nebraska, at the age of 92.
He was the fourth of five sons born to Tommy and Lila (Sargent) Blank. Ugene was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High...
Amy Lynne Graham
Mar 4, 2026
Amy Lynne Graham, 54 years of age, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her mother’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 29, 1971, in Denver, Colorado to Lloyd Cason and Linda (Osenbaugh) Allen.
She graduated from Horizon High School, Thornton, Colorado in the Class of 1990.
She received her Cosmetology license and was a...
Douglass Eugene Kahrs
Feb 26, 2026
Douglass Eugene Kahrs was born March 13, 1936, on the family farm south of Bloomington to Kenneth and Emily (Douglass) Kahrs.
He attended Bloomington Public Schools, graduating in 1953. He then attended The University of Nebraska at Lincoln for one semester before returning home to farm with his dad.
He was the Substitute Postal Clerk in the Bloomington Post office in 1954...
Jerry Lee Ingram
Feb 16, 2026
Jerry Lee Ingram was born August 31, 1932, in Franklin, Nebraska to Calvin Clair and Ardess Mary Yates Ingram. Jerry was the third of three boys and was born at home. Jerry spent his early years in Franklin but because of the Depression the family moved several times in 1937 and 1938, first to Callaway, then to Scottsbluff, then Rushville...
Avis Janice Hayes
Feb 15, 2026
Avis Janice (Grothaus) Hayes, a devoted wife, mother, and daughter, peacefully departed this life on February 15, 2026 at the age of 86. Avis was born in rural Smith County Kansas on July 29, 1939 to Orval and Irene (Kindred) Grothaus. She grew up with a strong faith and a love of learning. She attended White Eagle rural school (Smith...
Myrtle Marie Worley
Jan 31, 2026
Myrtle Marie Worley, age 91, of Campbell, Nebraska, took Jesus’s hand and passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Bethany Home in Minden, Nebraska.
She was born on June 23, 1934, in Bloomington, Nebraska, to George and Gladys (Bear) Crouse. Myrtle was the fourth of eight children. She grew up on a farm south of Bloomington with her parents, brothers,...
Dennis "Denny" Dean Hamilton
Jan 29, 2026
Dennis “Denny” Dean Hamilton, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his farm in Riverton, Nebraska. He was born on December 7, 1947, to Kenneth D. and Pauline G. (Schmidt) Hamilton.
Denny grew up in Riverton with dirt on his boots and a deep love for the land that stayed with him throughout his life. As a...
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