Obituaries

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.

Shirley Ann Brannon, 87-- year-old Wyandotte resident, went to her heavenly home on October 5, 2022. Shirley was born in Union, Nebraska on August 27, 1935, to Thorton and Bernadine (Crawford) Lee. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bobby Brannon, in April of 1953 and together they raised 4 children. Shirley had many hobbies and interests. She loved attending and being involved at Elk River Baptist Church, enjoying the lake and boating, watching the birds at her bird feeders as well as the pelicans on her lake view. Shirley collected elephants and dolls and enjoyed hitting the flea markets. In her younger years she enjoyed cooking, camping with the family, traveling, and collecting antique cars and going to car shows with her husband. Above all the rest, she loved spending time with all of her grandchildren and family. Survivors include her children: Timothy Brannon and wife Diana of Thurman, IA, Tina Jones of Bella Vista, AR, Tony Brannon, and Perry Brannon of Wyandotte, OK, brother Gary Lee and wife Vicki of Nebraska City, NE, 14 grandchildren and 30+ great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Brannon, and brothers: Dee Lee, Ronnie Lee, and Roy Lee. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm., Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Worley Luginbuel Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Elk River Baptist Church with Pastor Ed Glasgow officiating. Interment will follow at Olympus North Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.honoringmemories.com or on the Worley Luginbuel

Douglas H. Wampler, age 56 of Omaha (formerly Nebr.

Jack Leroy Cook, age 76, passed away October 3, 2022, surrounded by family at The Ambassador in Sidney following an extended illness. Jack was born September 25, 1946 in Nebraska City to Charles and Ruth (Baker) Cook. Jack was united in marriage to Kathleen Juilfs on November 24, 1975. He worked for many years for Concrete Industries. Jack enjoyed fishing and was a talented artist. He never knew a stranger and seemed to always know someone wherever he went. His favorite pastimes included spending time telling stories to his grandchildren, enjoying a root beer float, and watching a good movie. Everyone who knew him can attest to his unwavering orneriness and ability to brighten a room with a goofy smile. His ability to keep alive the memories of those who passed before us will be treasured deeply as we continue to honor the memory of such a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lori Miller; granddaughter, Elizabeth Chapman; sisters, Iris Steckly, June McIntire and Charlene Patton; and brother, Charles Cook Jr. He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Sidney, IA; daughter, Becky Chapman of Shenandoah, IA; son, Shane of West Memphis, AR; grandchildren, Kevin Powell and Christopher Miller of Bellevue, Emma Chapman of Sidney, Elise Chapman of Washington DC and Ethan Chapman of Shenandoah; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 8, 2022held at Marshall Funeral Chapel in Sidney, IA with Pastor Jan Phillips officiating. Interment of ashes will follow at a later date with memorials directed to the family or to the Nebraska Parkinson’s Association. Online condolences may be expressed at www. marshallfuneral.com. Marshall Funeral Chapel of Sidney, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.

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George Thomas Holdsworth George Thomas Holdsworth, George Thomas Holdsworth, 93 of Lincoln, formerly 93 of Lincoln, formerly of Bennet, passed of Bennet, passed away on September 30, away on September 30, 2022. He was born on August 2022.

Ernest Weyeneth Ernest Weyeneth Ernest (Ernie) Weyeneth Ernest (Ernie) Weyeneth (75) of Lincoln passed (75) of Lincoln passed away on September 30, away on September 30, 2022. He was born on April 2022. He was born on April 20, 1947, in Red Willow 20, 1947, in Red Willow County where his Family County where his Family were Homesteaders. His were Homesteaders. His Parents were Leonard Parents were Leonard (Scoop) and Leila (Jolly) (Scoop) and Leila (Jolly) Weyeneth. Weyeneth. He grew up in McCook, He grew up in McCook, NE, graduating from NE, graduating from McCook High School. He McCook High School. He then then attended attended and and graduated from McCook Community College. Ernie graduated from McCook Community College. Ernie continued his education at the University of Nebraska -continued his education at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. While at the University he enlisted in the Lincoln. While at the University he enlisted in the Navy. He served as a hospital corpsman, assigned to Navy. He served as a hospital corpsman, assigned to the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. After the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. After returning from overseas service, he completed and returning from overseas service, he completed and earned a degree in Business Administration from earned a degree in Business Administration from UNL. UNL. Ernie spent his professional career, 49 years, in the Ernie spent his professional career, 49 years, in the investment business in Lincoln. He was Senior Vice investment business in Lincoln. He was Senior Vice President/Investments and Portfolio Manager at Stifel President/Investments and Portfolio Manager at Stifel for the past 9 years. For 15 years he was the Branch for the past 9 years. For 15 years he was the Branch Manager of the Shearson office in Lincoln. During this Manager of the Shearson office in Lincoln. During this time he also served on the American Express Foundation time he also served on the American Express