Jan 6, 2021

Memorials for Roberta may be made to the UMW of the Franklin Methodist Church.

Roberta Ann Yelken, 89, of Franklin died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Franklin, NE.

Public viewing will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, January 9 at Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, NE.

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Dec 25, 2020

Leanna Joyce Dyer entered into eternal life with God on Friday December 25, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Village in Grand Island, NE. at the age of 73 years.

Leanna was born north of Franklin on a homestead on the Macon Prairie July 27, 1947 to Lloyd and Lois (Ramsey) Moore. Her family moved to a farm...

Dec 20, 2020

The family has selected direct cremation services. A graveside service will be announced later this spring.  These services will be announced by Hutchins Funeral Home at that time.

Carol Ann Haussermann, 65, of Fullerton, Nebraska died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Arbor Care Center in Fullerton from Covid.

Carol was born December 3, 1955 in...

Dec 20, 2020

Direct cremation services were prearranged by Mr. Donovan. The family is planning on a graveside memorial service later this spring. Services will be announced by Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska at that time.

Gail Donovan was born December 31, 1949 in Minden, Nebraska and departed this life on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the age of 70...

Dec 18, 2020

Judith Medina passed away at her home in Franklin, NE at the age of 76 on December 18, 2020.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday December 26, 2020 at the fairgrounds in Franklin, NE.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Judith Anne (Hogeland) Medina was...

Dec 11, 2020

Elwood Asay News Notice

Elwood E. “Woody” Asay, age 91, Franklin, NE passed away Friday, December 11, 2020.

Forever remembered by his wife of 71 years Sara (Sally) Asay of Franklin; son Timothy E. Asay, Phillipsburg, KS; daughter Kathleen Mayeux (Jim), Mesa, AZ; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Direct cremation services were chosen and an...

Dec 3, 2020

WE WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE TO THE PUBLIC THAT SONDRA'S FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON THE CHURCH'S FACE BOOK PAGE. WE THANK PASTOR KASEY AND THOSE WHO ARE MAKING THIS POSSIBLE.

Due to the recent virus related DHM, we encourage our families and friends to wear facial coverings and practice social distancing during...

Nov 28, 2020

Willalena Eckhoff, daughter of Lammert and Anna (Saathoff) Frerichs, was born December 19, 1930 on a farm northwest of Macon, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church south of Hildreth, Nebraska. On October 19, 1947 Willalena was united in marriage to J. Norman Eckhoff at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and to this union two daughters, Sharon and...

Nov 4, 2020

Carol Ann Kissinger, daughter of Willis and Cornelia Baldwin, was born April 25, 1945 in Coral Gables, Florida. Her father was in the US Air Force so Carol lived in various places while growing up.  In her teen years she began riding horses in Louisiana.  She became an accomplished rider, and even competed in many horse shows.  Her love...

Nov 2, 2020

Lyle David Johnson, 75 of Bloomington NE passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home.

Funeral Services will be Friday, November 6, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church in Franklin, Nebraska, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dave Hutson officiating. Interment will be held following services at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Bloomington NE with military rights....

Oct 25, 2020

Donald Dean Donovan, Sr., son of James and Verna (Sharp) Donovan was born March 13, 1943 at Encinitas, California. At the age of 77 years, he passed from this life Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his home in Naponee, Nebraska.

Following high school, Donald joined the US Navy. He served his country proudly upon the USS Valley...

Oct 24, 2020

Facial coverings and social distancing are strongly recommended when attending the memorial service. Bobby's Tribute Video can be found below his obituary, farther down on this page.

Robert James Brown (Bobby) of Bloomington passed away peacefully in Franklin Nebraska on Saturday, October 24, 2020, surrounded by his children and grandchildren after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer....

Oct 15, 2020

Marjorie Darlene Morgan age 88 of Republican City, Nebraska died Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Franklin County Memorial Hospital.  She will be forever remembered by her children: Ladena Thom (Thomas), Hastings, NE, Anita Webster (Dennis), Lincoln, NE, John Brumbaugh (Leasa), Republican City, NE, George Brumbaugh (Kimberly), Kearney NE, and John Morgan (Aisha) Hastings, NE; 8 grandchildren: Georgie Lehmkul,...

Oct 4, 2020

Walter Dean Butler was born March 6, 1923, the second son of Walter A. and Janet E. (Mackey) Butler at Franklin, Nebraska. Walter graduated from Franklin High School with the Class of 1940. He made the trip from California to Franklin to attend the Alumni reunion yearly for 79 years.

After high school,...

Oct 2, 2020

Jack Raymond Schriner, born June 11, 1956, died October 2, 2020. He is survived by his partner Kathy Carter, son Jon Schriner and wife Robyn Murray Schriner, son Joseph Schriner and wife Rochale Schriner, daughter Jade Everett and husband Nate Everett, his brothers Henry Schriner (Jill) and John Schriner (Linda), and sister Sandra Fegter. Jack had one grandson,...

Jul 14, 2020

Helen Ada Steinkruger was born June 6, 1929 to Hannah (Evers) and Charles Steinkruger on the family farm, 2 miles east and 4 miles north of Franklin, Nebraska. She was greeted by a sister, Norma, and two brothers, Wayne and Hervey. She attended grade school at District 34 near the family farm. Helen always told stories about having various...

Jun 22, 2020

Ritterbush, Jean L. (DeMoss)

May 15, 1927 – June 22, 2020

Jean passed away on June 22, 2020, age 93, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings.

Jean was born on May 15, 1927 to LaVerne and Ivah DeMoss in Almena, Kansas. She graduated from high school in Mascot, Nebraska in 1945 and attended...

Jun 4, 2020

Gene L. Kruse, 75, Franklin, Nebraska passed from this life Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born in Franklin on April 4, 1945 to John and Tobena (Tobiasson) Kruse. They have preceded in him in death.

Gene married his former wife Vaunceil Strassenburg in 1968 and they have three children who survive. Gene grew...

May 27, 2020

Jon Benjamin Webber of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Nebraska Heart Institute in Lincoln at the age of 44 years. He was born in Franklin, Nebraska to Donald and Catherine (Flax) Webber on March 4, 1976. Jon grew up in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School with the Class of 1994. He attended...

May 14, 2020

Judy Ann Mauler, daughter of Glenn L. and Dora M. (Knigge) Hiatt, was born November 18, 1948 at Superior, Nebraska. She passed from this life Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Arbor Care Center, Franklin, Nebraska. She was raised in the Superior community and attended the public schools.

Judy had three children from her first marriage; Barbara...