Mike graduated high school and then enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 26, 1974 at Los Angeles, CA. He served as an air cargo specialist and was honorably discharged March 31, 1976 at Norton Air Force Base, CA. He served during Vietnam in Guam.

After his discharged he worked as a cook and then worked as a mental health profession and was a counselor at Kern County Mental Health Hospital and then worked at the Salvation Army for recovering addicts and then went to work for Home Depot. He married Rose Martinez on August 31, 2012 at Indian Cave State Park and they have lived in Falls City since.

Mike is survived by is wife, Rose of Falls City, daughter, Sarah Kreitzer of Falls City, grandchildren, Vickie Ann Kreitzer of Falls City, Conner L. Kreitzer of Wichita, KS, step-grandson, Garriden Brandt of Horton, KS. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Tucker, grandparents, Ruby and Ray Garvin and a sister, Jacci Ricardo.

It was Mike’s wish to be cremated and there will be no service held.

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In 1951, at the time Jean was working in Colorado Springs at May-Daniels & Fisher department store, she met her future husband, Charles Kenneth Sandfort, who was stationed there with the US Air Force.  Charles and Jean were united in marriage on December 8, 1951. They remained in Colorado until Charles completed his service with the Air Force in 1954. After leaving Colorado, they moved to Humboldt, Nebraska, to farm. Charles and Jean remained on the farm until both moved to Colonial Acres in 2022.

Jean worked tirelessly on the farm to help make it an award-winning dairy. In addition to her work with the farm, Jean was always gardening, canning, cooking, and sewing for her family. Jean loved to read, travel, and spend time with family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and follower of Christ. She will be sorely missed.

Jean is survived by her loving husband of nearly 75 years Charles “Chuck” Sandfort, four daughters: Carol Martin, Ann (Alan) Stevicks, Brenda (Keith) McKim, and Sally (Brett) Nanninga, her brother, Rich Ivie; sister, June (Bill) Bell; sister-in-law, Lorrie Spencer; 11 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and great-granddaughter Lydia Vallie Zost.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Humboldt (North) Cemetery in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Chris Hanley officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Wherry Mortuary, 207 N. Nemaha street in Humboldt, Nebraska. Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.

Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com

Services entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-207 N. Nemaha St-Humboldt, NE 68376 (402) 862-2915

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Mike was raised in Falls City and graduated from Falls City High School in 1972. He later went on to graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln with Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in 1979. He passed the CPA test and practiced accounting from 1978 until 2024. He served on the board of directors for ICC and VITELCO from 2000 until 2024. He enjoyed learning history and he was very loyal and shy. He loved his nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews dearly.

Mike is survived by his brother, Jeffrey and his wife Dawn, nieces and nephews, Adrian Prosser and his son, Lance, Michelle Springer and her husband Ryan and their children Tatum and Miles, Sybil Prosser, John Justin Prosser, Aunt, Elsie Jenkins, Ronald Park and James Allen. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Laura Prosser.

A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Jim Meysenburg officiating. Inurnment will be in Falls City Catholic Cemetery.

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

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Her early years spent on the family farm—surrounded by many pets, including a beloved goat and pig—helped shape a life marked by quiet resilience, practical wisdom, and an enduring appreciation for simple joys. Mary graduated from Honey Creek High School in 1960.  

In 1960, Mary married James Herman Tiehen. Together they built a family life first outside of Olathe, later retiring to Linn Valley Lake, where they enjoyed many years of lasting friendships, community activities, and lake adventures. In 2023, after James’s passing in 2016, Mary moved to Olathe where she resided until her death.  

Mary’s thoughtfulness was most evident in the way she loved her family, especially in her devotion to being a grandma. She found real happiness in baking for those she loved, quilting, gardening, and crafting, and she brought a warm, steady presence to everyday moments. She also delighted in cheering for the KC Chiefs and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and she enjoyed the familiar comfort and laughter of The Golden Girls.  

Mary is survived by her three children: Dawn Wake, Debbie Smith (Matt), and Cindy Rokoff (Oliver); six grandchildren: Josh Drury, Erin Boston (Gary), Lindsey Smith, Jamie Smith, Lyla Rokoff, and Sylvie Rokoff; and seven great-grandchildren: Kameron Boston, Quinn Boston, Merrick Boston, August Boston, Jackson Smith, Roman Brown, and Remington Brown.  

Funeral services were Saturday, August 29, 2026. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. and funeral service to begin at 10:30 a.m. First Christian Church of Olathe, 200 East Loula Street Olathe, Kansas. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery 9501 159th Street Overland Park, Kansas. 

The family extends sincere gratitude to the Intensive Care Unit of KU Medical Center and the Olathe Hospice House for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Olathe Hospice House, 15310 S Marion St Olathe KS 66061. 

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Jean married Glenn Niedfeldt on April 5, 1953.  Jean and Glenn enjoyed 40 years of marriage before Glenn passed away in 1993.  They were blessed with 3 children.  The family farmed near Stella before moving to the Verdon area in 1979.  In 1991 they moved to their final residence in Falls City.

Jean was a life-long member of St Paul Lutheran Church, six miles north of Falls City, where she was baptized, confirmed and married.  She was an avid member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and held various offices of the League.

Jean was a homemaker helping with the farm and raising three sons.  She helped out at school functions and attended music, sports and other activities her sons were involved in.  She enjoyed quilting and spent many hours at church making quilt tops for World Relief.  She also took up the hobby of painting china and shared her work with others.  Later in life she loved following her grandchildren spending countless hours supporting and attending their school events.

Jean will be forever missed by her three children and their spouses, Gary and Kay Niedfeldt of Stella, Neal and Julie Niedfeldt of Grand Island and David and Nancy Niedfeldt of Beatrice; her 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Joann Niedeldt of Falls City, Sisters-in-Laws Eileen Hall and Elaine Nispel of Lincoln and many nieces and nephews.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband Glenn, an infant daughter, parents Fred and Ethel Kruger, and twin sister Janice Niedfeldt.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, six miles north of Falls City, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 with Pastor Ken Humphrey officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

The family will greet friends on Monday, August 31, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Dorr and Clark Funeral Home in Falls City.

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He married Mary Jane Shaffer on May 29, 1976 at Falls City/

Dick was raised in Falls City and graduated from Falls City High School in 1965. He then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and studied accounting and later transferred to Missouri Western College in St. Joseph. Following his education, he worked for his grandfather at Martin’s Sinclair Oil Company as a bookkeeper. In 1975, he began employment at the City of Falls City as the City Administrator, working in the capacity for 32 years, achieving multiple accomplishments on behalf of the city, most notably; securing the purchase of power from the Nebraska City power plant, the Falls City Library and Arts Center and the Falls City Aquatic Center just to name a few. In 2009 he started working for the Sac and Fox Tribe and was the Chief Financial Officer for the Casino, working up until the time of his death. He enjoyed golfing with friends, his coffee buddies and attending his grandson’s games. He was a member of Falls City Elks Lodge #963, Masons and Falls City Golf Course.

Dick is survived by his wife, Mary Jane of Falls City, son, Thomas of Falls City, brother, Joe and his friend Hope Schawang of Rulo, grandsons, Beckett and Graham, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

His memorial service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Jim Meysenburg officiating. Inurnment will be in Steele Cemetery at a later date.

Now viewing or visitation. Friends may sign the guest register at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home during regular business hours.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Family Choice for later designation.

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Her early years spent on the family farm—surrounded by many pets, including a beloved goat and pig—helped shape a life marked by quiet resilience, practical wisdom, and an enduring appreciation for simple joys. Mary graduated from Honey Creek High School in 1960.  

In 1960, Mary married James Herman Tiehen. Together they built a family life first outside of Olathe, later retiring to Linn Valley Lake, where they enjoyed many years of lasting friendships, community activities, and lake adventures. In 2023, after James’s passing in 2016, Mary moved to Olathe where she resided until her death.  

Mary’s thoughtfulness was most evident in the way she loved her family, especially in her devotion to being a grandma. She found real happiness in baking for those she loved, quilting, gardening, and crafting, and she brought a warm, steady presence to everyday moments. She also delighted in cheering for the KC Chiefs and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and she enjoyed the familiar comfort and laughter of The Golden Girls.  

Mary is survived by her three children: Dawn Wake, Debbie Smith (Matt), and Cindy Rokoff (Oliver); six grandchildren: Josh Drury, Erin Boston (Gary), Lindsey Smith, Jamie Smith, Lyla Rokoff, and Sylvie Rokoff; and seven great-grandchildren: Kameron Boston, Quinn Boston, Merrick Boston, August Boston, Jackson Smith, Roman Brown, and Remington Brown.  

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 29, 2026. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. and funeral service to begin at 10:30 a.m. First Christian Church of Olathe, 200 East Loula Street Olathe, Kansas. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery 9501 159th Street Overland Park, Kansas. 

The family extends sincere gratitude to the Intensive Care Unit of KU Medical Center and the Olathe Hospice House for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Olathe Hospice House, 15310 S Marion St Olathe KS 66061. 

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Gerry was born April 26, 1962, in Humboldt, NE. She attended Humboldt Public Schools, K-11th grade. Her family moved to Lander, Wyoming, where she completed high school at Lander High in 1980. She attended Oregon University. While there, she gave birth to her son. After her son’s birth, Gerry moved herself and her son back to Lander. Gerry graduated from Riverton College in Riverton, Wyoming with a Registered Nursing degree.

Gerry loved going to Com-a-cons and concerts. She was famous for her brownies, which were requested for all potlucks. She was an animal lover and her life was filled with many pets, both dogs and cats. Her final gift was that she was a bone and tissue donor.

Survivors are aunts, Marcia Blanton (Hiawatha) and Nancy Rowland (Falls City); uncle, Glen Hogue (Peru) and many cousins. 

Preceding her in death were her son, Jordan Peck; parents, Jerry and Shirley (Hogue) Fryer; grandparents; aunts; uncles; and cousins. 

A Memorial in Lander is being planned in the next couple of months. A Memorial in Humboldt is being planned for spring of 2027.

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Kenny, as he was commonly called, was born August 18, 1939 in Falls City, NE to Bernard and Dorothy (Stokes) Schawang.  He was a lifelong resident of the Barada area.  He was baptized as an infant at St. Mary’s Arago Parrish and attended schools in Richardson County.  Kenny was a lifelong farmer in Richardson County.  In addition. he was employed by A& K Railway Supply in Overland Park, KS for several years as a heavy equipment operator.  He was also employed by Sur-Gro Plant Food for 10 years, Scholl Fertilizer for 10 years and the Post Office for 10 years.  He served eleven years in the Nebraska National Guard Company B.

He was married to Linda Halterman in 1961 and they were later divorced.  On October 28, 1973 he was united in marriage to Elaine Thomas.  They were blessed to have been married over 52 years.  They lived in Overland Park, KS for one year and then returned to the Falls City area where they resided ever since. Kenny loved to hunt, play cards and attend school sporting events for his kids and grandkids.  He loved being outside and every aspect of farming.  He took pride in being from the Barada area and considered it the best place in the world to live. Kenny was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Falls City Elks Lodge and the American Legion where he had served as Chaplain. He was also a member of the Falls City Rural Fire Department for many years and also enjoyed coaching Pee Wee baseball.  During the last several years he became an avid reader of over 600 books from the Falls City Library.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Elaine, of the home.  Children include Tammy (Gary) Bruns of St. Joseph, Mo., Kenneth (Michelle) Schawang of Falls City, NE, Korey (Alysia) Schawang of Falls City, NE, Glenn (Shawntay) Schawang of Lincoln, NE, Kiley (Taylor) Weisbeck of Omaha, NE, Joseph Hoak (Katie) of Pocahontas, TN, Helen Gauchat, Bill Hoak of Omaha, NE.  He is survived by many amazing grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren.  He is also survived by brothers, Steve (Cheryl) Schawang, Ralph Schawang and Leon Schawang all of the Falls City area.  In addition, he is survived by his precious dog, “Poppy” who he lovingly referred to as his youngest daughter.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Patty Schawang, his beloved grandson, Will Maddux, and brother-in-law, Tom Gappmayer.

Funeral services for Kenny will be held on August 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Joanna Kathol officiating.  Burial will be at Steele Cemetery.  Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Dorr and Clark Funeral Home from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Honorary Pallbearers will be “The Barada Boys” Dan Scholl, Darren Eickhoff, Jim Schawang, Dan Schawang, Stan Duerfeldt, Scott Handley, Tom Georges and also Brad Smith of Omaha, NE.  Dorr Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Jim was raised in Richardson County Nebraska and graduated from Falls City High School in 1967. Following graduation, Jim enlisted and served in the Nebraska National Guards from 1969 to 1975.  Jim then attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He was a lifelong member of the Falls City Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Jim farmed and raised cattle in Richardson County until the mid-1980’s. He then followed a different career path in which he owned and operated an over the road trucking company. Jim was an avid Husker football fan and held season tickets for over 40 years. He logged thousands of miles traveling to Husker football games, always driving, and awake most of the time.   

Jim was proceeded in death by his parents, brother David, sister Holly Granger and his aunt Mary Hunter.  

Jim is survived by his wife Shirley of 33 years, sons Dr. David (Alicia) Jones of Council Bluffs Iowa, Dan (Stephane) Jones of rural Salem Nebraska, daughters Sara (Brian) Ross of St. Joesph Missouri, Hope (Greg) Mischlich of Shawnee Kansas and son Mike Swartz of White Coud Kansas, brothers Gary (Judy) Jones of North Platte Nebraska, Tom Jones of Collinsville Oklahoma, sister Peggy (Frank) Sandelin of Long Prairie Minnesota, 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

His funeral will be held on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM at First Christian Church with Pastor Grant Speece officiating. Interment will be in White Cloud Cemetery. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 4-6:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

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