Obituaries

NEBRASKA CITY - Leonard D. Bassinger, age 94 of Nebr. City passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk, NE. Leonard was born on June 25, 1927 southeast of Nebraska City; near the former town of Minersville; the son of Dwight and Julia Marie (Kleineweber) Bassinger. He entered the United States Army on January 19, 1951. He proudly served his country during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on October 18, 1952 receiving the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, the United Nations Service Medal and the Army Occupation Medal.

RIVERTON - Earl T. “Scrump” Randolph, age 95 of Riverton, IA passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City. He was born Earl Tolbert Randolph on March 1, 1926 in Fremont County, Iowa; the son

NEBRASKA CITY - Kenneth E. Ramold, age 85 of Nebraska City passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the Tabitha Care Center in Lincoln, NE.

Gerard H. Timothy, age 95 of Nebr. City passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. On September 23, 1926, Cosmas and Kathleen Timothy welcomed their ninth child in Falls City, NE. They named him Gerard Henry Timothy. He grew up and attended school in Falls City, graduating with the Class of 1944.

SHENANDOAH - Ralph E. Shaffer, age 79 of Shenandoah, IA passed away on Monday evening; November 22, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Villisca, IA.

NEBRASKA CITY - Robin C. Smallfoot, age 67 of Nebraska City passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at St.

Hunter James Baker was born in Nebraska City to Randi Baker on December 26, 2002. Hunter was Randi’s first-born child, a first grandchild, a first great-grandchild, and a first nephew, he has always been something special. Hunter graduated from Nebraska City High School in May, 2021 and had plans to marry his girlfriend, Payton, this summer and attend Missouri Welding Institute this fall.

NEBRASKA CITY - Andrew Dean Grotheer, age 53 of Nebraska City died November 26, 2021 at Bryan LGH East Medical Center in Lincoln. Andrew was born April 28, 1968 in Omaha, the son of Philip K. and Elsie Marie (Garman) Grotheer. Andrew grew up in Omaha and moved to Nebraska City in 1981 and he graduated from Nebraska City High School in 1986. He worked at Wordsmith Book Store for six years and worked at the Pendleton Outlet in Nebraska City for 26 years. Andrew was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with family and getting together with friends for role playing games. Survivors include his father, Kurt Grotheer of Nebraska City; brother Tim (Kim) Grotheer of Omaha; sister, Beth Williamson and aunt, Ruth Huston, both of Nebraska City; brother in spirit, James Zank; nieces, Dianne Heiman, Danielle (Taylor) Hoskinson; great nieces, Olivia Grandizio and Riley Hoskinson; great nephew, Rawlings Hoskinson; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie and brother, Richard. Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday,

UNION - Loreen Joan Haupt, age 87 of Union died November 21, 2021 at CHI St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City. She was born December 15, 1933 to Albert & Mollie (Sieber) Weber at their family farm home near Ohiowa, NE. Loreen worked at Ocoma Foods and Pendleton Woolen Mills and was active in the community. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marcella and husband, Frank Bulin; two stepfathers, Bill Rickels and Art Peter; grandson, Albert Haupt Jr., and son in law, Barry Kastens. Survivors include her husband, Jack Haupt; sons, Albert (Brenda) Haupt Sr, Carl (Debra) Haupt, John (Beth) Haupt; daughter, Vicki Kastens; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, De