Obituaries

Roland Luther Jensen, age 75 of Dunbar passed from this life into the waiting arms of his savior on October 18, 2022 at Syracuse Area Health in Syracuse. Roland was born December 21, 1946 in Friend to Carl and Martha (Hohnbaum) Jensen. Born and raised on the farm Roland spent his life either working the ground, helping other farmers tend to theirs through Farmer’s National Company and then helping local farmers bring in the harvest. Roland graduated from Exeter High School in 1964. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska receiving his bachelor’s in animal science. He enlisted in the Air force where he was extremely proud to aid in the delivery of 100 babies, one set of twins. Upon early discharge due to his father’s accident, he returned home to help on the family farm. Roland worked for Farmer’s National Company for 25 years. Soon after starting he went on a blind date with Carla Moell, 6 months to the day they were wed on March 6, 1976 at Carla’s home. Roland was baptized in the Methodist Church. He was a long-standing member of the Exeter and Nebraska City United Methodist Churches, and the Dunbar Presbyterian Church. He was a longtime member of the Dunbar Village Board serving in a plethora of capacities. Roland had a heart for service helping all who were in need. If there was a yard to mow, a pile to burn, a neighbor in need of two more hands, or kids to haul, Roland was there with an infectious smile on his face and usually the tool to get it done. He loved and lived for his family, his grandkids, and friends. He was an Alumnus of the University of Nebraska, American Legion, a longstanding participant of the Camp Creek antique tractor show. His favorite colors were Allis Chalmers orange, John Deere green and Husker Red. Roland leaves behind wife, Carla Jensen; children, Eric Jensen and special friend Jill Mayhew, Amy Jensen, and Megan Jensen; grandchildren, Caleb, Triston, Marley, Maddie, Will and Chloe; brother Lyle (Terry) Jensen,

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Alyce A. Hollesen, 75, passed away on October 12, 2022 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha surrounded by her daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Rosemary E. Schmitz, age 78, of Plattsmouth, NE, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE. Rosemary Elaine (Paben) Schmitz was born on May 15, 1944, in Nebraska City, NE; the daughter of William and Hilda (Kuessel) Paben. She attended school at St. Benedict’s Elementary. Her family later moved to Plattsmouth, NE, where she attended St. John’s Elementary and Plattsmouth High School. Rosemary also attended Bellevue College, and took art classes at a Bellevue studio. She worked for the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute (NPI) for some time before going to work at the Glenwood Resource Center in Glenwood, IA, as a programming tech working with clients on communication and daily living skill development for 17 years. After leaving full-time work, she worked part-time for Hallmark in Hawaii and Nebraska. Rosemary was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Schmitz on April 20th, 1996, at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth, NE. She was very involved with the Catholic Church and Catholic charities. She was a woman of deep faith and was always willing to help those in need. She was a member of various church women’s groups, such as the Catholic Daughters. She was a loyal contributor to Sienna Francis House in Omaha and taught CCD for many years. Outside of the church, she was a volunteer and organizer of community food pantries, clothing drives, and holiday food/gift box programs for those in need. She enjoyed genealogy and was a member of the Nebraska Genealogical Society. She researched and documented her family tree back multiple generations. She was a proud cancer survivor and a strong supporter of the American Cancer Society. Her greatest love was her family, and especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Kody Michael Berner, 23, of Ashland, NE, died October 5, 2022 in Lincoln, NE. He was born on May 1, 1999 in Ventura, CA to Jason and Lori (Rozmariek) Berner.