She married William “Bill” Woods, Sr. on November 25, 1966 at Wise, VA. He passed away May 28, 2024.

Sheala was raised in Greenup, KY. When married the coupled lived in various places due to her husband’s military service. She was a homemaker most of her life. The couple first moved to Falls City in 1990 and then to Florida in 1996 and back to Falls City in 2011, where she has lived since. She enjoyed playing bingo at the casino, playing cards with friends, spending time with her family and volunteering at church. She was a member of Valley Avenue Baptist Church.

Sheala is survived by her children, William “Woody” Woods, Jr. and his wife Tina of Escondido, CA, Rana Frenzel and her husband Jeff of Falls City, Delp and her significant other Michael “Rose” Turner of Falls City, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and a sister and a grandchild, Kendell Delp.

Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Valley Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Chad Berry officiating. Inurnment will be in Steele Cemetery.

Friends may sign the guest registry during regular business hours at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

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He owned and operated Hell Creek Cabins at Wilson Lake. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Rex spent his retirement collecting antique toys. 

Rex is survived by his daughters, Jenny (David) Helmick of Salem, NE, Melody Haupt, Broken Bow, NE; sons, Justin (Kristy) Martin of Holyrood, KS, John (Felicia) Martin, Salem, NE, Matt (Makooshla) Usher, Holyrood, KS; mother, Sherryn Rist, Humbolt, NE; mother-in-law, Norma Alford, Fayetteville, AR; brother, Mark (Connie) Usher of Auburn, NE; sisters, Ronda (Justin) Vaughan of Bennet, NE, Rebecca (Adam) Stanley of Stella, NE; grandchildren, Dalton and Derek Helmick, Karlee and Gracie Haupt, Victoria Reyna and Chandler Martin, Addy, Auroara and Jonnie Martin, Matthew and Patrick Usher, Ronnie Rogers; many nieces and nephews.  

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Brynn Martin, brother, Russell Usher, father, Gary Usher and wife, Kathy Usher. 

Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 2 PM, at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Wilson. Burial will follow at Wilson City Cemetery. Dinner will follow at the American Legion in Dorrance. Visitation will be held Friday, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the funeral home in Wilson. 

Memorials are suggested to Ellsworth County Cancer Fund and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com  

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In 1957, Jerri was united in marriage to Bobby Garland and to this union five daughters were born. The couple lived in Oregon and Arizona, visiting Falls City in the summers. They founded a fishing lure business “Garland Lures”, making bass and crappie jigs. The couple would later divorce in 1979.  Jerri remarried Murphy McDonald and the couple moved back to Falls City where they bought the blue house next to the Water Tower.  They enjoyed attending auctions and renovating their house.  Jerri had prolific garage sales which turned into her owning a small antique shop.

Jerri is survived by her daughters: Dawn Smith of Falls City, Diana Meyers of Falls City, Danelle Brown and husband George of Falls City, Dorena Spitler and husband Mark of Peoria, AZ; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her brother James Titus of Falls City, her sister Julie Houser and husband Randy of Florence, AZ; and many other relatives and friends.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Bobby Garland and Murphy McDonald, daughter Debra Blair, and sister-in-law Joyce Titus.

A Celebration of Jerri’s Life will be held by the family at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family’s choice with a later designation.

Condolences can be shared online at www.hallfuneral.net

Services entrusted to Hall Funeral Home-2403 Harlan ST-Falls City, NE 68355 (402) 245-3131

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Following his military service, he followed his entrepreneurial spirit that led him down many paths. From owning a hotel to serving as President of Sales at Cedar Hollow Foods, he approached each role with determination and vision. In later years, he dedicated his days to creating Cedar Hollow Alpaca Farm alongside his wife, Nancy, and Cedar Hollow Farm & Building – ventures that reflected both his work ethic and his love for building something lasting. He also served as Chaplain of the Homer White American Legion Post 66 and was a member of the Brown County Veterans Honor Guard. He was known for his humor and generosity, and was a light to all he met. 

He is survived by his wife; Nancy Sines, children; Daniel (Deb) Sines and Amy (Rick) May, grandchildren; Dutch Sines, Sarah May, Katlyn Howard, Lauren Paine, Jackson May, great grandchildren; Henry and Harper Paine, and his beloved dog, Sadie. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard Sines and parents.

Family will meet with friends from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, April 9th, Bethany United Church of Christ, Hiawatha, followed by a Celebration of Bob’s life at 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions suggested to Bob Sines Memorial Fund sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

He will be remembered for his service to his country and all the love he gave to those around him. May we honor his legacy by carrying forward the values he lived by.

Friends may sign register book a funeral home during office hours starting Monday.

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Betty and Cliff were married 64 years. They farmed throughout their marriage; the first five years on a farm south of Verdon, and the remainder on the farm south of Pawnee City. They had two sons, Lawrence (Larry) and Kevin Spitser.  After her marriage, Betty worked for a short time at the Cambell Soup Company and later for many years at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital.

Betty was active in The First Christian Church of Pawnee City, was an accomplished quilter, an ardent reader, and an avid fan of Nebraska’s Women’s College Volleyball team. Most of all, she cherished her time with family and friends.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Clifford, son Kevin, and siblings Roland, Raymond, Mary, George, Dean, and Bill.

Betty is survived by one brother, Charles McKinsey, sisters-in-law, Marilyn McKinsey and Pearl Schulenberg, one son, Lawrence (Cathi) Spitser, four grandchildren: Kirsten (Jeff) Swanson, Tracy (Tony) Lollmann, Azure Edwards, and Scott (Sarah) Spitser, as well as nine great grandchildren, one great-great grandson, several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the First Christian/United Presbyterian Church in Pawnee City, Nebraska.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 3, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m.

Interment will be in the Pawnee City Cemetery, Pawnee City, Nebraska.

The family is deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided to Betty by Hospice. As a way to honor her memory, consider donating to a local Hospice Care Center or to the Pawnee City Library.

Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com.

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Harold passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Falls City Nursing and Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Falls City having reached the earthly age of ninety-years, three months, and twenty-three days.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Doris (Arthur) Simpson, niece Debra Hoggat, and nephew Terry Bryan.

Harold is survived by his niece Rene Chandler of Bee, NE; 8 great-nieces and nephews, numerous great-great-nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Steele Cemetery in Falls City with Pastor Joanne Kathol officiating.  Full military honors will be conducted by the Nebraska Army Honor Guard and Falls City American Legion Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from noon-8 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Hall Funeral Home, 2403 Harlan Street in Falls City.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Falls City Public High School Shop Class.

Condolences can be shared online at www.hallfuneral.net. Services entrusted to Hall Funeral Home-2403 Harlan ST-Falls City, NE 68355 (402) 245-3131

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Jason was raised at Shubert and later moved to Cozad, NE where he graduated Cozad High School in 1991. Following graduation he worked various factory jobs. He became involved with Wendy in April of 2009 and they formed a loving partnership for the last 17 years. In September of 2025 he became employed by Alphia in Pawnee City working in the Maintenance Department. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Jason is survived by his wife, Wendy Last of Shubert, children, Breana Last and her partner Blake Amador of Parker, CO, Logan Last of Lexington, NE, brother, Rob Last and his wife Karen of Sandia Park, NM, sisters, Jackie Last House and her husband John of Fairview, KS, Jodi Hild and her husband Adam of Cozad, NE, grandchildren, Jax-Andrue, Julian Joel and Blake, Jr. Amador, Laney and Lenox O’Grady, Avery and Etta Last, nieces and nephew, Sasha Hatfield, Adam and Aliesha Walker, great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Taylor Last and a granddaughter, Charlie in infancy.

Jason has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2026 at the Shubert Hall in Shubert, NE from noon until 2:00 PM.

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In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his wife Sarah Johnson.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his children Michael (Elizabeth) Johnson of Firth, Nebraska, Corey Johnson of Festus, Missouri and Nicole Welch of Hastings; grandchildren Logan Welch, Keegan Johnson, Makenna (Jason) Phillips, Reece Johnson, Deacon Pfohl, Kloey Johnson and Paige Johnson; sister Barbara (the late Sam) Colvin of Hastings; brothers Bill (Jennifer) Johnson of Sutton, Nebraska and Rod (Tamme) Johnson of Almena, Kansas; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Rodger worked as a machine operator for over 36 years for Burlington Northern Railroad.  He was a 1971 graduate of Bloomfield High School.  He loved spending time with his family.  He enjoyed watching football, especially the Huskers and Kansas City Chiefs, old western shows and game shows.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in the hospitality building, 2901 Douglas Ave., Yankton, South Dakota with inurnment immediately following at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton.

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Ken was born on May 23, 1939, in Morrill, Kansas, to George and Nellie (Wardlow) Herbster.  He attended a one-room country school north of Morrill and then transferred to the Morrill Public Schools in the third grade.  He graduated from Morrill High School in 1957.  He then attended Kansas State University, where he was a member of the livestock judging team.  He graduated from Kansas State in 1961 with a degree in animal science and returned to the family farm.  As Cold War tensions escalated, in conjunction with the early days of the Vietnam conflict, he was drafted into the United States Army in the fall of 1961.  After basic training at Fort Carson, Colorado, and MP training at Fort Gordon, Georgia, he was stationed in Germany.   Following his honorable discharge from military service, he returned to the family farm in late 1963.  

In 1972, Ken married the love of his life, Margaret “Mardy” Edwards, along with their three children, Jeff, Betsy, and David.  In 1979, a fourth child, Judd, was added to this union.   Ken will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was always there for his family. Until the final day of his life, Ken remained by Mardy’s side as she battled numerous health issues.  

Ken and Mardy lived and raised their family on a farm north of Morrill.  Ken farmed and raised livestock until his retirement.  In 2017, Ken and Mardy moved to the Apostolic Christian Retirement Apartments in Sabetha.  During his retirement, Ken continued to work delivering mail for the United States Postal Service.  

Ken lived a life of service to his community.  He served on the Sabetha Unified School District Board of Education from 1982 to 1994, including a term as President, and was a member of the building committee that oversaw the planning and construction of the new Sabetha Middle School. He later served on the Prairie Hills USD 113 Foundation Board. Ken served multiple terms on the church council of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Falls City, Nebraska, where he was a lifelong member.  He also served on numerous other boards, including the Northeast Kansas Rural Development Association, the Morrill Alumni Association, Morrill Township, and as a leader of the Morrill Tip-Top 4-H Club. 

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Brenna Herbster; and his sister-in-law, Bonnie Edwards. 

Ken is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mardy; his daughter, Betsy (Paul) Tedman; his three sons, Jeff (Vicky) Herbster, David (Connie) Herbster, and Judd (Kelly) Herbster; his nine grandchildren, Cody (Andie) Herbster, Maggie (Alex) Mueller, Matt (Michelle) Tedman, Meganne (Evan) Lamprecht, Madeline (Al) Burnes, Kevan Herbster, Lauren (Tanner) Baumgart, Tyler Herbster, and Blake Herbster; his 16 great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Michael, Mary, Matthias, Margaret and Malachi Tedman; Kellen, Landon, and Joelle Lamprecht; August Burnes; Rhett and Zade Herbster; Knox, Dax and Hux Mueller; and Taylor Baumgart; his brother, Robert (Mary) Herbster; his sister, Jan (Danny) Hay; his brother-in-law, Robert Edwards; and his sister-in-law, Mary Lou Gibbs; and his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  

The family extends a special note of gratitude to the staff at the Apostolic Christian Home, Sabetha Community Hospital, Sabetha EMS, and Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice for their exceptional kindness and care provided to their parents over the past few years. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Falls City, Nebraska.  A visitation will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha, Kansas.  Interment will be made in the Morrill Cemetery in Morrill with military honors.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Sabetha EMS, Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice in Sabetha, and St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Falls City, Nebraska, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, Kansas 66534. Condolences can be shared online at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

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He married Judy Lanning on March 1, 1964 at Seneca, KS.

Louis was raised at Verdon and graduated Dawson-Verdon High School in 1961. He earned a degree in education at Peru State Teachers College where he excelled at cross country and track as a distance runner. Following his graduation, he taught physical education and health at Dawson-Verdon High School for three years before teaching at Falls City High School. He taught for twenty-nine years at Falls City, retiring in 1998. He spent his retirement raising various livestock and continued running, he ran 72 marathons over his lifetime and was a three-time participant in the Bike Ride Across Nebraska. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6 miles north of Falls City and the Peru State College Hall of Fame.

Louis is survived by his wife, Judy of Verdon, children, Darin and his wife Kerry and Jason and his special friend Stephanie Portman both of Verdon, Mara Dungan and her husband Craig of Falls City, brother, Phil and his wife Cindy of Verdon, sisters, Martha Owens of Elwood, NE, and Pamela Fritz of Sterlington, LA, nine grandchildren, Levi and Emily Campbell, Abby Fritz, Cody Bahr, Jordan Schwarzer, Brittany Graves, Cedree, Eddie and Gretchen Fritz and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Edward, daughter, Melissa Stevenson, brothers, Eugene and Lyle, sisters, Elaine Browne and Marie Parsons.

His funeral will be held Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6 miles north of Falls City with Reverend Ken Humphrey officiating. Interment will be St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

Viewing will begin on Tuesday afternoon.

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