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Eunice A. Adam - December 02, 1935 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Eunice Ann (Fritson) Adam of Franklin died April 17, 2022 in Kearney.  Services will be 10:00am Thursday, April 21st, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Macon with Pastor Marcia Dorn officiating.  Burial will be at Zion Lutheran cemetery in Macon.

Visitation with family will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Hutchins Funeral Home in Franklin. A prayer service for family and friends will be at 7:30pm.

Eunice was born December 2, 1935 in Macon to Carl & Lena (Schnuerle) Fritson.  Eunice grew up in the Macon area and was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church.  She attended Macon school and graduated from Hildreth high school in 1953.  Eunice was a secretary at the Franklin County Extension Service after high school and once married spent the rest of her life working on and supporting the family farm.

On June 5, 1955, she married Harold Adam at Zion Lutheran Church in Macon.  Unto this union, five children were born: James, Jane, Evonne, Donna & Robyn.  The family made their home farming in the Macon area. In 1989 they moved into Franklin.

Eunice was well known for her yard and gardening skills as well as her love for music.  Eunice played piano/organ, sang and played for numerous weddings and funerals throughout her life.  When she was not playing the organ at church she could be heard throughout the sanctuary singing the hymns (her beautiful voice carried). She spent her free time watching her grand and great grandchildren at their school and sporting activities.

Eunice was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Macon where she was actively involved throughout her life and will be most remembered as the church’s organist.

Survivors include her five children, James Adam (Tammy) of Franklin, Jane Kiker (Mike) of Kearney, Evonne Montgomery (Mark) of Kearney, Donna Bertrand (Mark) of Upland, and Robyn Jackson (Randy) of Kearney.  14 Grandchildren: Tora Knaus (Ryan), Randall Adam (Erin), Shaun Adam (Tiffany), Brett Adam (Teresa), Brooke Crawley (Evan), Jamie Kiker (Raymond Caceras), Adam Kiker, Taylor Fraser (Sean), Morgan Seger (Paul), Cheri Twohig (Corey), Christopher Bertrand (McKenzie), Nicole Dunker (Jon), Ryanna Jackson & Rydge Jackson.  23 Great grandchildren: Skye, Logan, Keya & Dax Knaus, Jackson, Ty, Emerson, Maddox & Adelyn Adam, Damian Kiker,  Ariyah & Raymond Junior (RJ) Caceras, Daisy Fraser, Mila & Kye Seger, Keller, Cauy & Kooper Twohig, Joshua, Bryson & Hadley Bertrand, Miles & Wesley Dunker; sister Sandra Kruse (Ron) of Kearney; sisters-in-law Marietta Blank (Denis) of Lincoln, Mildred Adam of Hildreth and Connie Adam.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Lena Fritson, husband Harold Adam, brothers Mervin (Ardyce) Fritson, Leon (Beverly) Fritson, sister Leona (Irvin) Albers; brothers-in-law Donald Adam and Herman Adam; sisters-in-law Myrna (Ralph) VanCamp, Caroline (Ray) Badsteen and Helen (Deryl) Bayne.

Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested.  Eunice requested memorials be donated to the Nebraska Kidney Foundation or the Zion Lutheran Church of Macon.  Eunice wanted to be an organ donor and encourages you to prayerfully consider this gift of life.

Service will be lived streamed on Hutchins Funeral Home Facebook page.

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April Nicole Schamp - November 09, 1994 - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: April's service of remembrance will be live streamed on Hutchins Funeral Home Facebook page.

April Nicole Schamp 27 of the Gibbon area passed away April 13th, 2022. Service will be held April 23, 2022 at 11am at Franklin Congregational Church with Pastor Jay Towell officiating. Visitation with family will be from 6-8pm Friday April 22, 2022 at Hutchinson's Funeral Home, Franklin. April's memorials are kindly suggested to the family to designate at a later date. Hutchinson's funeral home is in charge of the arrangements. April Nicole Schamp was born in Grand Island NE on November 9, 1994 to Gary and Deborah (Kahrs) Schamp. She was baptized and confirmed at the Congregational Church in Franklin, NE. She grew up in Franklin and graduated in 2013. She attended Central Community College in Hastings for a short time. She worked at Jimmy Johns in Hastings and Grand Island. She also worked at Texas Roadhouse as a waitress. She had a huge heart and could brighten up an entire room with her beautiful smile. She loved her corgi dog Max. April also liked to help her grandma plant flowers in the spring. School work came easy for April, she spent lots of time tutoring others. She is loved and will be missed by many. Left to cherish her memories are her parents Gary and Deborah Schamp of the Gibbon area, brother Bret Schamp and fiance Athena of the Gibbon area,  paternal grandparents Benny and Betty Schamp of Ord NE, maternal grandparents Jim and Susan Kahrs of Franklin NE, and an abundance of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska assisted the Schamp family with these arrangements.

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Evelyn J. Grabast - November 21, 1939 - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Family will not be present during the viewing at the funeral home. The casket will remain closed at the church Monday.

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Evelyn Joyce (Hollis) Grabast was born November 21, 1939 in Clarinda, Iowa to Ora and Faye (Meyers) Hollis. She passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the age of 82, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center, Kearney, Nebraska. She was eagerly waiting to meet her Lord and Savior and be joined again with three of her children in Heaven.

Evelyn met the love of her life, Leroy Grabast at the age of 14, and married him on July 21, 1955 at Kansas City, Missouri. This union was blessed with four children: Lucinda Faye in 1956, Timothy Leroy in 1959, Teresa Lynn in 1961, and Christopher Allen in 1963.

In 1956 Leroy and Evelyn moved back to Nebraska where Leroy took a job as a carpenter on the construction of irrigation canals. During the next ten years, Evelyn and Leroy lived in various communities in northern Kansas and all over Nebraska as Leroy continued to work on various canal projects. It was during this time their children were born. The couple moved their family to Franklin, Nebraska in the fall of 1965 where they have remained since that time in the same house where they raised their children.

Evelyn worked various jobs including Tilford’s Variety store and many years of janitorial services for homes and businesses, notably the Franklin Post Office and Valco Grain Elevator, both for nearly 20 years. In 1987 Evelyn and Leroy began a woodworking and crafting business which they enjoyed together for many years , most of those weekends spent at area craft shows.

Evelyn enjoyed baking, embroidery, crocheting, painting, gardening, and growing beautiful flowers in her yard. Evelyn was a member of the Franklin Evangelical Free church where she served many years in various roles (Kids Klub being her favorite), and she sang and enjoyed the Bible studies there.

She greatly enjoyed her grandkids and great grandkids and she loved Jesus with all of her heart. Her grandkids loved her Christmas cookies and candies, and especially her butterscotch dessert. She will be greatly missed on this side of Heaven; however, we rest easy knowing she is rejoicing with her children and all who have gone before her.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Ora and Faye Hollis; her mother and father-in-law Lawrence and Inez Grabast; daughters Lucinda Grube and Teresa Hlavac-Grabast; son Timothy Grabast; granddaughter Haley Grabast; and her brothers Don Hollis and Gerald Hollis.

Evelyn is survived by her loving husband of nearly 67 years, Leroy; son Chris (Lisa) Grabast, Baldwin, Kansas; son-in-law Wes Grube, Franklin; grandchildren Cassie Grube, Andy (Amy) Grube, of Franklin, Krista Sherrick (Kurt), Meghan (Derek) Hoshaw, Payton (Cameron) Berney, Ethan (Jasmine) Grabast all of Hastings, Jayme (Bobby) McCormick, Jackson, Illinois, Jackie (Travis) Sauer, Jessica (Chris) Larsen, Jared Hlavac all of Salina, Kansas, Dillion McBride and Jordan Grabast, Baldwin, Kansas. She is also survived by 25 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and dear friends whom she greatly treasured.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Monday, April 11th, 2022 at the Evangelical Free Church, Franklin, Nebraska with Pastor Bill Stearns officiating. Evelyn will be laid to rest by her daughter Teresa in Riverton City Cemetery. Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska assisted the Grabast family with these arrangements.

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Gary L. Frerichs - June 13, 1954 - March 21, 2022

Departed: 03/21/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Gary Leroy Frerichs, 67, rural Hildreth was born June 13, 1954 at the Franklin Memorial Hospital to Edwin J. and Evonne “Bonnie” Frerichs. He passed from this life Monday, March 21, 2022.

Gary was baptized at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church north of Bloomington. He was confirmed in his faith at Grace Lutheran Church, Franklin, by Pastor Ernstmeyer. He attended Bloomington and Wilcox Public schools.

Music was a big part of Gary’s life from a young age. He taught guitar lessons and played in several bands.

Gary combined his lifetime love of learning, his skills as a welder and a mechanic, and his love of row crop farming to continue to build the family farm he worked most of his life.

He loved his family well, caring for his mother the past few years and enjoying his nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews whenever they came to visit. He spent hours wrestling, playing, and working with them. They loved to ride on the tractor with him. He had endless patience with their stories and games, especially the game where they hid the pliers he always wore on his belt.

Gary was preceded in death by his father Edwin Frerichs, his sister Peggy Frerichs Covey and his brother Bruce Alan Frerichs. He will be greatly missed but forever remembered by his mother Evonne (Bartels) Frerichs; his brother Doug Frerichs and wife Susan, Omaha, Nebraska; nephews David (Erin) Frerichs, Bethesda, Maryland, Daniel (Kristin) Frerichs, Omaha, Nebraska, Christopher (Shanna) Frerichs, Delray Beach, Florida, and Jackson Frerichs, Charlotte, North Carolina; his nieces Luci (Alex) Parrish, Florham Park, New Jersey and Emory (Adam) Frerichs, Austin, Texas; as well as his ten grandnephews and grandnieces; other relatives and his many friends and neighbors.

Funeral services will be 10:30am Saturday, March 26th, 2022 at Grace Lutheran Church, Franklin, Nebraska with Pastor David Hutson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin. Viewing with no family present will be Friday, March 25th 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin. Memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date.

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Betty L. Wistrand - October 17, 1925 - March 18, 2022

Departed: 03/18/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Betty Wistrand, 96, passed away Friday, March 18th, 2022 at the Arbor Care Center, Franklin, Nebraska. She was born October 17, 1925 to Leo and Nellie (Hodges) Lucas in Dearing, Kansas.

Adventure came early in Betty’s life moving to Alaska and living in a log cabin where her dad worked for the Fish & Wildlife Service. She liked to tell how her dad rigged up a shot gun at the chicken house and killed a bear that was raiding the chickens. She liked to recall riding to school on a horse drawn sleigh with a wood stove on board for heat.

The family moved back to Dearing, Kansas living a typical small town life. Betty’s best friend was Reverend Brown’s daughter and one of their favorite misadventures was to sneak down to Onion Creek to skinny dip.

Betty graduated from Coffeyville High school working as a reporter for the Coffeyville Journal and later as a secretary at the US Army Training Command in Coffeyville where she met her husband Bob Wistrand. They were married on April 3rd, 1944 before Bob was shipped off to the Philippines. At the end of WWII, the couple moved to a farm in the Republican River Valley south of Franklin, Nebraska. In 1951 they bought a farm in the Missouri Ozarks near Noel, Missouri where she worked at Fort Crowder.

After returning to Franklin in 1964, Betty was active in the community serving as President of the Women’s Club and on the Library Board while managing the Community Action Center of Mid-Nebraska. She became an advocate for helping people obtain the resources necessary to improve their lives.

Betty was an avid reader, bridge player and never turned down a chance to visit the casinos. She also enjoyed traveling whether it was camping trips, south for the winter, cruises or fun filled trips to Europe with friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert W. Wistrand and two sisters Jeane Jones and Bonnie Goodson.

Betty is survived by children, Bob and Pam Wistrand, Franklin, NE and Patti Troutwine, Arcanum, OH; seven grandchildren: Rob Wistrand, Megan Sedersten, Suzanne Wistrand, Timothy Wistrand, Troy Troutwine, Antonia Baker, and Cody Troutwine; 16 great grandchildren: Psalm, Pascha and Lachlan Wistrand, Tyler and Chloe Sedersten, Asa, Eli, Isaiah, Rush, Sinachack, and Atlas Henderson, Brennen and Brycelin Troutwine, Caleb and Katrina Baker, Videssa and Elam Troutwine; her siblings Norma Posey, Amarillo, TX and Andy Lucas, Ft. Worth, TX; other relatives and friends.

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Robert D. Crouse - January 14, 1941 - March 16, 2022

Departed: 03/16/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Bob Crouse, a resident of Franklin, Nebraska, passed away on March 16, 2022 at his home with family present. Bob was born January 14, 1941, and raised in Bloomington. After graduating high school, he joined the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1964.

After the Navy, he returned to Bloomington and worked building the Harlan County Reservoir. He then moved to Colorado and helped to build the Dillon Dam, Ruedi Reservoir, and Eisenhower Tunnel, then moved to Craig, Colorado to help build Tri-State power plant, and then drove truck for the ColoWyo coal mine where he retired, and moved to Franklin.

Bob loved playing cards, golf, hunting, cooking, feeding the birds, and taking care of his yard. He was a member of the Bloomington American Legion.

He also had a soft spot for kids, with whom he was generous with time, patience, and a seemingly bottomless candy bowl.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Everett and Ruby May Crouse, his wife Sally, son Brian, brothers Ralphie, Frank, Jackie, Dale, Charles, James, and Merle, and sisters Shirley, Rosia, Pearl, Helen, Patricia, and Judy.

Bob is survived by his children Chris Runyan, Chuck Kistler, and Charlene Abdella, sisters Cecile Goebel and Betty Melton, brothers John William, and Russell and by his 9 grandkids, 6 great grandkids, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services 11:00am Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 The Wesleyan Church, Naponee, Nebraska with Pastor Scott Randall officiating.  Military Honors will be provided. Cremation will follow and family inurnment will be at a later date. The family will be greeting family and friends Friday, April1st 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Hutchins Funeral home, Franklin, Nebraska.

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Joyce A. Pedersen - March 09, 1933 - March 14, 2022

Departed: 03/14/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: JOIN US THIS SATURDAY, 10:00 AM AT THE BLACK POWERD RESTAURAUNT FOR A CELBRATION OF JOYCE A. PEDERSEN'S LIFE AND A LUNCHEON AND DESSERTS FOLLOWING THE CELEBRATION. ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE FAMILY

Joyce Arlene Pedersen, 89, of rural Bloomington, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, March 14, at Arbor Care Center in Franklin, Nebraska, with loved ones by her side.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 9th at 10:00 A.M. at the old Black Powder restaurant in Franklin, NE with lunch following. A committal service will follow at 1:30pm at the Riverton cemetery.

Joyce was born March 9, 1933, in Riverton, Nebraska, to Henry and Helen (Overleese) Kness. A brother, Larry Dean Kness, joined their family nine years later.

Joyce had a very happy childhood with fond memories of visiting her father’s barbershop, helping her mother, who was a teacher, bake for neighbors and boarders, and spending time with her extended family. She shared great memories of picnics and outings along Thompson Creek near their home.

Joyce graduated from Riverton High School with the class of 1950. She married Norris Pedersen in the same year and to this union two children were born: Bonnie and Gary.

She and Norris raised their family in the rural areas of Riverton, Campbell and Franklin, Nebraska. After moving to a farm near Franklin in 1957 she started working at Gartin’s Grocery in Franklin and later purchased the Frosty Mug Drive In which she managed for nearly 30 years. Being the great cook that she was, many remember her homemade special dinners added to the menu each day and her grandkids remember lots of delicious ice cream. Joyce loved Nebraska sports, especially football and volleyball. She enjoyed taking her family to several out of state games, and shared so many great memories with her son, Gary and family, as they would attend games in Lincoln. She would pack a lunch with lots of goodies and off they would go!

She also loved playing cards and traveling with friends to more than eighty different countries. Joyce was delighted to be able to accompany Gary and his family on several volunteer trips to countries outside of the US where they provided eye care to those in need. Joyce was always up for her next adventure. She also enjoyed her many collectibles, especially her dolls, villages, and souvenirs found throughout her home, which she happily  lived in for nearly 50 years.

Joyce is survived by daughter, Bonnie Atwood (Steve) of Johnson Lake and daughter-in-law, Barb Pedersen of Grand Island, brother, Larry (Dee) Kness Apache Junction, Arizona.

Grandchildren, Trisha Otto (Dave) of Omaha, Travis Atwood (Jenna) of Kearney, Tyson Atwood (Beth) of Elwood, Tara Martin (Nick) of Grand Island and David Pedersen of Wisconsin. Great grandchildren, Alek Otto, Emry Otto, Jase Otto, Ivey Otto, Aden Atwood, Benton Atwood, Brecken Atwood, Ayla Atwood, Cole Martin, Dane Martin and Finn Martin.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Helen Kness, son Gary Pedersen, Norris Pedersen and special friend, Earl Osterbuhr.

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Crystal Mae Frerichs - April 19, 1943 - March 08, 2022

Departed: 03/08/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: According to the wishes of Crystal, cremation has taken place. The family wants those who plan to come to her Memorial service to dress casually.

Crystal's Memorial service will be streamed live on Hutchins Funeral Home Facebook page.

Crystal Mae Frerichs daughter of Albert E. and Laoma Ann (Nelson) Grube was born April 19, 1943 at Minden, Nebraska. She was the first child and was followed by five brothers: Steven G., Richard J., Stanley G., R. Wesley, and William J.

Crystal attended kindergarten thru 8th grade at Lone Star school District 34. This was the same school that her father and Grube grandparents attended. Crystal and her parents lived the first years with her grandparents and then moved ¼ mile west and one mile north to a farm her parents purchased. She loved farm life, the cattle, the fields and pastures. This love carried over from childhood to the end of her life. Crystal graduated from Franklin public school in May 1961. Following graduation, she worked at Mary Lanning Hospital for a few months.

Crystal wrote that the best day of her life was when she married Rodney L. Frerichs, Sr. on August 27, 1961 at Macon Methodist Church. They moved to the home and farm where Rodney grew up seven miles north of Bloomington. To this union four children were born:  R. Lee, Jr. Sept. 28, 1963, Danny J., Todd A. Feb. 24, 1969, Amber L. Nov. 3, 1970.

Crystal helped on the farm until 1979 then went to work at Franklin Nursing Home for ten years. She began as a personal care aide before becoming the social service coordinator. She worked for the NRD for several years then part time as a jailor at the courthouse then she worked full time as a dispatcher at the Franklin County Sheriff’s office. She worked there for over 20 years retiring on March 31, 2014.

Crystal was active in the area, serving on Franklin County Ag Society and was President two years. She was a member of Busy Homemakers Extension Club; was Sunday school superintendent, taught Sunday school and Bible school at Macon Zion Lutheran church and taught the Bethel Bible study for four years. She was a member of PEO Chapter P of Bloomington. Crystal enjoyed watching children of her friends. She especially enjoyed the cattle on their farm, helping with the cow herd. She helped milk their cows first by hand and then by machine for many years.

Crystal was baptized as an infant at the Methodist parsonage in Franklin. She attended and was confirmed at the Macon Methodist church by Reverend Robert Call in 1957. She was married at this church by Reverend R.A. Ragle. After marriage, they joined the Ash Grove Lutheran Church (Our Redeemer) where Rodney was a member. This church closed its doors and the family joined Macon Zion Lutheran Church. After many years they joined Franklin Missionary church. She was baptized by immersion in the Republican River south of Franklin. This church is now known as Crossgate Community Church.

Crystal will be forever remembered by her husband of 60 years, Rodney of their home; son Lee Frerichs, Bloomington and Rose Frerichs, their children Tiffany Hubrig and husband Adam, William, Timothy and wife Jaimie and their two great grandchildren, Anthony, Zachary, and Patrick; son Danny Frerichs and wife Lela, Holdrege and their children Brandon and wife Olivia and their two great grandchildren Javan and Viola; Skyler;  Raylen and fiancé Alyssa; and Layston; son Todd Frerichs and wife Courtney, Omaha and their children Kyley, Autstin and Ella; daughter Amber Baker and husband Robert, Franklin and their children, Ashley Debban and husband Brett, Brooke Baker, Belinda Baker, Haley Jaide and husband Josh, Sierra Miller and husband Austin, Tabby Pease and husband Nick, Jazmine Kautz and husband Levi, Braelyn Baker, Lina Shatters and husband Bret, Dayton Baker, Cecilia Baker, Levi Baker, Cody Baker, James Baker, Darion Baker, Grayson Baker, Gabriella Baker, Cynthia Baker, and Noah Baker and their 18 great grandchildren.

Crystal is also survived by her brothers: Dick Grube and wife Ann, Tyler, TX, Stan Grube, Kearney, NE, Wes Grube, Franklin, and Bill Grube and wife Angie, Franklin; sisters-in-law Judy Grube, Cabot, ARK, Martha Patterson, Upland, NE, Barbara Frerichs, Idaho Falls; brothers-in-law Jake Frerichs, Franklin and David Frerichs and wife Sara, Idaho Falls, ID; many cousins, nieces & nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Steve Grube; and sisters-in-law Roma Grube and Lucinda Grube.

Memorial services will be held 2:00pm Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at the Crossgate Community Church, Franklin, Nebraska with Pastor Kasey Loschen officiating. The family suggests that those who attend dress casually. Family inurnment will be at a later time. Hutchins Funeral Home assisted the Frerichs family with these cremation services.

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Patricia L. Gifford - October 04, 1930 - March 05, 2022

Departed: 03/05/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: FAMILY WILL BE GREETING FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT HUTCHINS FUNERAL HOME, FRIDAY, MARCH 11TH FROM 6:00PM TO 8:00PM.

MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE LIVED STREAMED ON HUTCHINS FUNERAL HOME FACEBOOK PAGE.

Patricia Louise Gifford passed away on March 5, 2022 at Arbor Care Center, LTC in Franklin, Nebraska at the age of 91.

Pat was the daughter of Pete and Bessie (Auterburn) Thompson, born October 4, 1930 on a farm near Bladen, Nebraska.

Homer Gifford and Patricia Thompson were married on January 28, 1948 in Red Cloud, Nebraska. To this union they were blessed with five children: Peggy Land, Sheryl Bach, Susan Kahrs, Dennis Gifford and Homer Michael Gifford.

The first year of their marriage they lived south of Loop City, Nebraska on a farm. In 1954 they moved to Minden, Nebraska where they operated a Sinclair gas station and café. They relocated in 1956 to Central City, Nebraska where Pat worked as a waitress in Woody’s Café. They left Central City in 1958 and moved to Franklin, Nebraska where she once again worked as a waitress at Slim’s Café and later at Naden’s Pharmacy in the retail store and at the soda fountain. When Homer joined the Army Reserve 295th in 1966, they remained in Franklin for two more years, until Sheryl graduated from Franklin High, and then in 1968 they moved to Grand Island, Nebraska where Pat worked in an ammunition plant. When Homer returned from service in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, they moved to Topeka, Kansas where she worked in a warehouse for Flemings Drug Distributor. They moved back to Franklin in 1990 where she remained until the time of her death.

She enjoyed a challenge of a good puzzle, playing cards and Sudoku. She loved square dancing, traveling and RV camping with numerous friends and family. It was her delight to take her grandchildren and children on a camping experience with them. In the winter months, after retirement, they travel south to Zapata, Texas in the RV to become “Winter Texans”, until health no longer let them.

Preceded  in death are her husband, Homer Gifford (December 31, 2003); three sisters Denelda Conway, Betty Krueger and LaVon Meyers and her brother, Orville Thompson; son-in-law Wendell Land; and a host of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Patricia is survived by Peggy Land, Grand Island, Nebraska, Sheryl and Wayne Bach, Hastings, Nebraska, Susan and James Kahrs, Franklin, Nebraska, Dennis Gifford, Topeka, Kansas, and Homer Michael and Michelle Gifford, Spokane Washington. Thirteen grandchildren: Bryan Raber, Amy Raber, Colette Christiancy, Phil Bach, Charlene Unrein, Deborah Schamp, Angie Stokes, Mike Kahrs, Nathan Gifford, Libby Vance, Jessica Gifford, Dustin Gifford, and Jacob Gifford; 24 great grandchildren; 4 great, great grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, March 12th, 2022 at the First United Congregational Church, Franklin, Nebraska with Pastor Jay Towell officiating. Inurnment will be in Minden City Cemetery. Memorials to the family’s choice to be designated later. The family will be receiving family and friends on Friday, March 11th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska.

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Lonnie R. Bienhoff - August 15, 1953 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Lonnie Ray Bienhoff passed away Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 at the age of 68 years in his hometown of Bloomington, Nebraska. He was born in Minden, Nebraska to Elmer and Adeline (Frecks) Bienhoff on August 15, 1953. He attended school in Bloomington and graduated from Republican City High School in 1971.

Lonnie worked for many years at the Amman Sand and Gravel Company until retiring in 2015. Lonnie married Gloria Joan Wise on August 10, 1984. They made their home on an acreage west of Bloomington. Lonnie loved watching Husker football.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Joyce Cronin and his step-son Rusty McCarty. He will be forever remembered by his wife Joan; his children Jackie and Sam Bienhoff; step-daughter Roxy Stonerook and husband Bob; sister Sheryl Tegtman and husband Dennis; several grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Graveside service and interment will be held 10:00am Monday, March 7th,  2022 at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Bloomington, Nebraska. Pastor Scott Randall, minister of the Naponee Wesleyan Church, will be officiating. A Luncheon will be held at the Bloomington Community Center following the service. Viewing and signing of the register book will he held Sunday, March 6th, 2022 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska

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Wayne H. Parsons - December 13, 1935 - February 06, 2022

Departed: 02/06/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL IS SUGGESTED BY THE FAMILY.

THE CELEBRATION OF WAYNE'S LIFE WILL BE LIVE STREAMED THROUGH HUTCHINS FUNERAL HOME FACEBOOK PAGE.

Wayne Harold Parsons of Franklin, Nebraska was born December 13, 1935 in Hastings, Nebraska to Harold and Esther (Young) Parsons. He passed from this life to his Heavenly home early Sunday morning, February 6, 2022 at Franklin County Memorial Hospital. He was 86 years and 8 weeks.

Wayne attended Hastings schools and later received his GED. In August of 1954 Wayne joined the U.S. Air Force. He served four years. He was always glad for the experiences he had there.

Upon returning to Hastings, he worked construction for a short time. Wayne also worked a number of years at Debus/Metz Bakery. By accident, he started working for Bob Carroll to pay off the deductible from an accident. In time he began to learn auto body repair, later moving on to work for Laird’s Motor. After three years at Lairds, he came to the Franklin area opening his own shop in July of 1975. Franklin Body Works was known for quality work. Wayne treated the customer’s car like it was his own. After some time, he decided he would like to do something different. Connecting with Bislow’s Landing, Wayne drove semi, hauling grain and other products for several years.

In 1960 Wayne married Vernabeth Scheideman. They had no children, and later divorced.

In 1973 he was married to Margaret (Marge) Rust. To this union two children were born: Sara Marie and Nathan Wayne. Wayne and Marge were also foster parents to DeWayne Jackson and Nickhol and Jimmi Jo Andruss.  After a time, this marriage also ended.

In August of 1986 Wayne married his bookkeeper, Julie (Mankhey) Mall. To this union were added two step-daughters Saundra and Christie Mall.

Wayne enjoyed fishing, model trains, motorcycles, and lots of cars (including two trips to Indianapolis to drag race with his 58 Chevy; getting within .03 of a second of the national record for his division!) He very much enjoyed sharing Jesus, traveling and family time. He enjoyed being a part of Full Gospel Businessmen’s and sharing in the God-mobile, Word Teaching Center Church in Alma, God’s Lighthouse Church in Heartwell, Nebraska, of which he became pastor, Crossgate Church Bible study and prayer meetings in Franklin, and recently Bible studies at Valley Worship Center in Riverton.

Wayne was known by many as “Mr. Fix-It”. It seemed he could fix almost anything, or at least try. He would help, if he could. Many enjoyed his smile and his stories. Many felt at home in his presence.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Barbara and Joyce; son Nathan; sisters-in-law Bobbie Parsons and Mary Francis Parsons; brothers-in-law Don Adams and Dave Nicholas; and step-brother Al Misener.

He leaves to mourn his passing, wife Julie, Franklin; brother Glen, Filer, Idaho; daughter Sara (Tim) Crabtree, Sioux City, Iowa; daughters Saundra and Christie Mall, Franklin; foster son DeWayne Jackson, Sidney, Nebraska; foster daughters Nickhol and Jimmi Jo Andruss, Lincoln, Nebraska; brother-in-law David (Kyle) Mankhey of Kansas; step-sister Peggy McElroy, Anchorage, Alaska. Grandchildren: Michael, Rachael, Joshua, Jacob Crabtree, Sioux City, Iowa, Taylor and Hanna Parsons, Pratt, Kansas; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at Crossgate Community Church, Franklin with Pastor Kasey Loschen officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin with Military Honors by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.. Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin assisted the Parsons family with these arrangements.

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Gerald Ray Webber (Jerry) - June 01, 1948 - February 01, 2022

Departed: 02/01/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Gerald Ray Webber Known as Jerry/Dad/Grandpa

Gerald was born June 1, 1948 in Minden, Nebraska, the first child of Phil and Val Jean Webber. He passed away at his home Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Colby, Kansas at the age of 73. He grew up and graduated in Riverton, Nebraska with the Class of 1966. Gerald joined the Navy in 1967 where he served in Vietnam. While in the service he received letters from a young lady from Naponee, Nebraska. He fell in love. Gerald and Wanetta Jackson got married April 18, 1969. To this union eight children were born. Gerald worked multiple jobs and owned several businesses. He started at the Franklin County Sentinel, then was an outside maintenance man and bus driver for the school, he owned and operated a trash service, and worked for Franklin Motor Company. He always loved being involved in the community. He volunteered at the Fire Departments and joined the EMS. Gerald served in the National Guard 170th Maint. Unit. He also took on a “side job” building race cars. He had a friend who had a vehicle and he had an engine so he built a race car and drove it in a race. Unfortunately, his racing career never took him to NASCAR. He moved his family to Wilcox, Nebraska and worked as a janitor. The family moved to Gaylord, Kansas and he worked at the local school, was a city man and owned/operated a bar. Gaylord is a small town, population approximately 180 people where Gerald was a member of the FBI (Fat Boys Incorporated) along with Patrick Conrad and Robert Lark. This group was meant to help the citizens of Gaylord, earning them the first president’s award on Labor Day. Gerald moved his family to Kanorado, Kansas and while there, he was called to serve in the Desert Storm conflict in Iraq. In Kanorado he worked as a detention officer, city man, and with the EMS. At the time of his death, he was living in Colby, Kansas where he loved going to the B-hive along with spending time with his family. Gerald worked full time at the local Wal-Mart until he was called home. He was a husband, father, and grandpa. We say that Gerald has never met a stranger because when he met someone, he cared for the other and used the moment to build a relationship. We could count on him to be there when needed no matter the distance. He enjoyed going to every activity his grandchildren were in, taking road trips with fun “shortcuts” along the way, making sure he got his piece of cake out of the middle, and has made generations of the classic windmill game. He never really worked a day in his life because he always enjoyed everything he has done with his whole heart. He was preceded in death by his parents Phil and Val Jean, father-in-law Wayne Jackson, son Phillip Webber, infant son Gerald Webber, Jr., grandson Nathan Grabast, granddaughter Shanelle Padilla, nephews Jon Webber and Toby Spaulding, brother-in-law Val Reed, sister-in-law Elaine Jackson. Gerald is survived by his wife Wanetta Webber; six children: Vera Alewine, Jeannette Rust, Geri (Tom) Brown, Linda (Derek) Morse, Dawn Webber, Patrick (Charity) Webber; brother Don (Kathy) Webber; sisters Ellen (Gary) Davis and Joyce Weed; ten grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 5th, 2022 at Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska with Jerrell Gerdes officiating. Interment was in Riverton Cemetery with Military Honors provided by US Naval Honor Guard and American Legion Post No. 209, Franklin. Hutchins Funeral Home assisted the Webber family with these arrangements.

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Jody Jay Saathoff - November 24, 1960 - January 19, 2022

Departed: 01/19/2022 (Franklin)

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Larry L. Neitzke - February 13, 1951 - January 17, 2022

Departed: 01/17/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Larry Lee Neitzke of Bloomington, Nebraska, was born on February 13, 1951, in Norfolk, Nebraska. He was the son of Hilbert and Bernita Neitzke. Larry passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 70.

On August 24, 1969, Larry married Jeanine Neitzke, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Norfolk, Nebraska. He went on to farm for 24 years, and then moved to Granby, Colorado for 23 years. He and his wife went on to retire in Bloomington, Nebraska.

Larry enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting and four-wheeling.  He loved to travel with his wife and they enjoyed adventuring through life together from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the beaches of Belize and South Padre Island. Larry had an enormous love for his family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, son-Robert Neitzke of Bloomington, Nebraska, daughters - Holly Allison of Franklin, Nebraska and Becky and husband Newly Holmes of Naponee, Nebraska; his grandchildren - Tyler Neitzke and wife Rachael and Ashlynn Neitzke, Teagan and Tate Holmes; his great-grandchildren - Carson, Warden and Logan Neitzke and Bentley Neitzke; sister - Cheryl Mann and husband Dean of Winside, Nebraska; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanine; and his parents, Hilbert and Bernita Neitzke.

Larry’s wishes were for cremation following his death. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be 11:00am Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at Crossgate Church with Pastor Kasey Loschen officiating. Family inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin, Nebraska at a later time. Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska assisted the Neitzke with these services.

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Roger Schmidt - October 22, 1949 - January 14, 2022

Departed: 01/14/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Roger Schmidt, 72, of Topeka, Kansas formerly of Franklin, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.

He is survived by his former wife Zenaida Schmidt; two daughters, Kimberly Simpkins and Jaimi Schmidt; grandchildren Antonio Washington, Daja Burgee, Regina Simpkins, Tristan Simpkins; great grandson Kenneth Brown IV; his siblings Debra Lange and Brett Griffin. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Schmidt and Dora Griffin.

Roger was born October 22, 1949 and grew up in Franklin, Nebraska. He served in the United States navy for 24 years and for the State of California Correctional Office for another six years before retiring in Vista, California. From California he moved to Las Vegas for ten years before Settling in Topeka, Kansas.

Roger was a simple man who enjoyed road trips, roller coasters, NASCAR, drag racing, and vacationing on cruise ships.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, February 4th, 2022 at Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska. Family inurnment will be at a later time.

Memorials in his name may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

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George A. Schmidt - July 14, 1928 - January 03, 2022

Departed: 01/03/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Direct cremation services were chosen. A memorial service will be announced later in the spring.

George A. Schmidt July 14, 1928—January 3, 2022 Franklin, Nebraska.

George was the son of Emil and Katherine (Lauber) Schmidt. He was a life-long resident of Franklin County.

Following his graduation from Franklin Public School in 1946 George enlisted in the United States Marines and served until 1948. When he returned home George married Ruth Yelken on August 14, 1949. They have two children, a daughter Dianne and a son Steven. While attending Kearney State College George was called back to the Marines due to the Korean conflict and served from 1950 through 1953. He was honorably discharged with the rank of corporal with the specialty of antitank gunner. In 1956 George enlisted in the United States Navy serving on the USS. Bremerton and the USS. Herbert J. Thomas. He was honorably discharged in 1960.

For a number of years George worked as a semi-truck driver and also worked at Cole’s gas station. In 1982 George was elected Franklin County Sherriff and served eight years until his retirement. He also served several terms as Commander of the Bloomington American Legion/VFW Post 145. George and Ruth and children lived in Franklin and then Bloomington. In 1979 George and Ruth moved to their home north of Franklin.

George was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Gerald (Jerry) Schmidt, his sister Darlene Jelken and three nephews Jerry, Terry and Garry Jelken. He will be forever remembered by his wife Ruth, daughter Dianne and son-in- law Ray Miller of Grand Island, Ne; his son Steven and daughter- in-law Connie Schmidt of Franklin, Ne.  Granddaughter Michaela (Schmidt) Wallace and Husband David of Lincoln, Ne. Grandson Kyle Schmidt and wife Erica of Plainview, Ne. and Great Grand Children Sidney and Allison Wallace, Harper Riggins, and Khloe Schmidt, as well as several nieces and nephews.

George lived his life with integrity, a sense of humor, kindness and knowing the value of hard work. He was the happiest when he could be out doors working in the yard and garden, or fishing. George will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to know him.

Graveside Memorial services with military honors will be announced later this spring. George will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin. Memorials may be made in his honor to the Franklin Fire and Rescue in care of Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska.

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Mildred P. Ingram - April 15, 1924 - December 25, 2021

Departed: 12/25/2021 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Direct cremations services have been chosen by the deceased. A graveside memorial service will be announce later this spring.

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Florence M. Schriner - September 19, 1929 - December 15, 2021

Departed: 12/15/2021 (Franklin)

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Leland N. Wentworth, Jr. - September 03, 1967 - December 13, 2021

Departed: 12/13/2021 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Cremation services were requested. Leland's book will be available for signing at the funeral home. Service Saturday will be lived streamed on Hutchins Facebook page.

Leland Neal Wentworth, Jr of Franklin, NE passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021, at the age of 54.

Born September 3, 1967 at Red Cloud, Nebraska, he was the son of Neal and Gaylene (Kennedy) Wentworth. Leland married his longtime sweetheart Sally Decker in the fall of 2000. Together they had twin sons, Logan Neal and Spencer James.

Leland was a graduate of Franklin High School Class of 1985 where he played football and was involved in FFA. He attended University of Nebraska Lincoln and then worked at TO Haas Bandag until 2003. He, Sally and the boys then moved to Franklin where he carried on the legacy of Poppy as the best butcher in the area.  People traveled from all over to the Rightway grocery to purchase the very best of steaks from Leland.  In his final years, he worked in the parts department for Landmark Implement.

Leland was a Mason and a member of the First Plymouth Church. He was a proud supporter of the Franklin FFA and the Franklin County 4H program.

Leland had a fun-loving spirit that commanded a room, and a heartfelt jovial belly-laugh that filled it.  He was a comedian, jokester, prankster, and extraordinary storyteller. If a situation lacked fun, Leland was sure to provide his own.

He was a lover of history, music, Nebraska football, the Kansas City Royals and the Pittsburg Steelers, a good Nebraska baseball game with a Husker-red hot dog, and Sunday naps in his favorite recliner. He was also an artist who loved drawing with his sons, nieces, and nephews, and had a talent for creating snowflakes.

Even more than hunting, fishing, sports, and the great outdoors, Leland loved sharing his skills and knowledge with others. He served for years as a Cub Scout leader and Scout Master and enjoyed coaching the Alma Mudcats baseball team with his good friend Brian Lennemann. He was a patient coach and mentor with a knack for creating joy and fun in every situation.

Always a gracious host who made people feel important and welcome, Leland had a servant’s heart and selflessly lived his life for others. He was crazy in love with Sally and his boys, and he lived to be there for Logan and Spencer and all their adventures and activities.  Never to be missed in the crowd, Leland was a beautiful, exuberant soul who knew how to live life large.   Although he was entirely too humble to admit just how much he was loved and adored, we are honored and grateful to call him ours.

Leland is survived by wife Sally, sons Logan and Spencer, his parents Neal and Gaylene, his brothers Norm and family, Doug and family, Marvin and family, mother-in-law Sarah Decker, his brother-in-law Chris Decker and family, and an abundance of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his oldest brother Merlin Wentworth, grandparents Ray and Emma Wentworth and Caroline Kennedy, his father-in-law Dennis Decker and his “ultimate roommate” James (Poppy) Wilsman.

Leland’s services will be held Saturday December 18th at 2 o’clock pm at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Franklin, NE Pastor Jay Towell officiating.   Inurnment was in Greenwood Cemetery with Masonic Rites by Lodge No. 264 A.F. & A.M. Memorials can be made to the Leland Wentworth family.  Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin assisted the Wentworth family with these arrangements.

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Steve Christiancy - March 29, 1962 - November 28, 2021

Departed: 11/28/2021 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Memorial service for Steve will be live streamed on Hutchins Facebook page.

Steven Royal Christiancy was born on March 29, 1962, to loving parents, Kathryn and Bob Christiancy. When Steve turned five, he moved to Franklin, NE, with his brother Jim. His sister, Lisa was born a few years later. Steve loved being outdoors from the time he could walk, often exploring the river with his dad and brother. He also loved hunting for Indian arrowheads with his father.

Steve played football throughout high school with his favorite coach, Bob James. He also began working at the OK Tire Store with his brother and father. The Tire store became Steve’s second home and he spent most of his life creating deep friendships with people throughout the community of Franklin. He discovered hobbies he would continue to enjoy throughout life, including welding, building demo derby cars, stock car racing, trap shooting, and hunting.

Steve began building demo cars in the early eighties and loved being behind the wheel as he competed in local races. He spent many hours building the “perfect” demo derby car before moving on to stock car racing. Steve’s first stock car was a Pontiac LeMans he built with Dave Duncan, a life-long friend. Later in life, Steve would enjoy attending demo derby races as he watched his nephew and niece race in their own demo cars.

In 1997 Steve bought forty acres of land outside Franklin. He was happiest when his family surrounded him as they built campfires or looked for the next big buck. The farm became his favorite place to escape the stress of life. He often came home to excitedly report about the bobcat or the quail he saw that day.

Steve was also a hunter who enjoyed going to Colorado to hunt elk with his friends and family. His hard work ethic carried over into every aspect of his life. He wanted to do everything to the best of his ability and felt a lot of pride in the success of his elk hunts.

He was also involved with the 4-H Trap Shooting Club, The Young Guns and helped form the Valley Gun Club. He spent many hours mentoring the youth who participated, taking joy in seeing them perform at the Mid-Nebraska Trap Conference and Cornhusker State Shoot.  He formed many friendships at the trap range throughout the years. He was a generous, giving person who would never hesitate to help anyone who asked.

He also loved going to Estes, Colorado on family vacations. He would look forward to taking ATVs along some mountain trails or sitting next to the river helping his nieces and nephews catch trout. Even in Estes Park, Co. the racer in him came out and he would challenge his family to race him at the go kart track.

Steve was also a devoted son who had a close relationship with his mother and father. He recalled memories of watching his father make Sunday morning pancakes or camping by the river. One of his greatest joys in life was spending countless hours hunting with his father and brother, Jim. Steve enjoyed sharing trap shooting with his mother later in her life. He was always a loving person who valued his family more than anything else in life. Steve worked at the O.K. Tire Store until 2012. In 2011, Steve met his future wife, Linda Whiteside. He married her on Sept. 8, 2012.

Steve was a loving husband who never forgot a birthday or a Valentine’s Day. He enjoyed going to flea markets and antiques looking for the next treasure. He also loved going to Colorado with his wife and enjoyed seeing the elk at Rocky Mountain National Parks. He continued to enjoy hunting, spending what he always called quality time looking for deer. He also loved dutch oven cooking and spent many hours perfecting the perfect upside-down pineapple cake or apple cobbler.

In 2012 he worked at Royal Air Composites, making new friends. He continued to enjoy hunting deer with his friends and elk in Colorado. In 2019, he decided to retire and immediately rediscovered his love for wielding. He enjoyed creating horseshoe art for his wife and nieces. Steve also spent more time trap shooting at the Minden Gun Club with his nephew and brother. In February of 2020, Steve had the blessing of attending the wedding of his nephew.

As a young man, he was devoted to his family, taking pride in building his dad’s business. He loved being an uncle and often teased his niece about kanagacorns and made sure they always “found” quarters when they went camping. Steve was a loving uncle and husband who touched so many lives for the better. He spread the gift of kindness wherever he went. He was a gentle soul who always found excitement in seeing tracks of deer or a turkey during one of his many long drives along country roads. Steve passed from this life unexpectedly Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the age of 59 years. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Steve is survived by his wife, Linda Christiancy; brother Jim and wife Colette; sister Lisa Hoffman; and his nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Steve’s Life was held Friday, December 3rd, 2021 at Crossgate Community Church, Franklin with Pastor Kasey Loschen officiating. Family inurnment will be held privately.

Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska assisted the Christiancy family with these cremation services.

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Teresa E. Carlson - April 14, 1949 - November 21, 2021

Departed: 11/21/2021 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Wife of Gordon Carlson. Memorial services will be live streamed on Hutchins Facebook page.

Teresa Elaine (Snodgrass) Carlson was born in Gilstrap, Kentucky on April 14, 1949 to William Ralph and Emma Rose (Stewart) Snodgrass. Teresa went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Sunday, November 21, 2021 after a long illness.

Teresa fervently loved her family and friends. She loved to cook, garden when she was able, and vacation with her husband Gordon. She also became an avid bird watcher from her back porch. She always made sure the birds had food and a place to bathe for her enjoyment. Teresa was a collector of butterflies, humming birds, cardinals and clowns, having many figurines of each.

At the age of 16, she met and married William Caldwell of Cement, Oklahoma and together they built a home and a family for 25 years. Together they had two children, Andreia Rose and Bradley Leon. During this time she was a stay at home wife and mother while babysitting at times.

In her 40’s, Teresa went back to school to obtain her GED, then proceeded to earn her LPN license in 1995 in Pampa, Texas after which she became the night charge nurse for the Erick Nursing Center in Erick, Oklahoma for many years.

In 2000, she met Gordon Carlson and they were married in Branson, Missouri on November 22, 2000. She loved and lived with Gordon in their home in rural Franklin, Nebraska until her death.

Teresa will be forever remembered by her husband Gordon John Carlson of their home; her daughter Andreia Caldwell and husband Tom Enarson; her grandchildren Matthew Enarson and wife Kelsi, Samuel Enarson and wife Alyssa, Dokken Caldwell, Jaycob Caldwell, Memory Caldwell and Keatley Coniglio; great grandchildren Braxton and Rose Enarson. Also her brothers and sisters:  Monni Zahn (Richard), Devonna Nobles (Jim), Karen Melton, Marianne Greer (James), Glenda Crosby (Jerry), William Snodgrass, and Anthony Snodgrass; sisters-in-law Jeannene Olson (Brian) their son Jon, Nancy Carlson, Arlene Carlson; and a plethora of nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be 2:00pm Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the United Methodist Church, Franklin, Nebraska with Pastor Rodney Heilbrum officiating and eulogist Jerrell Gerdes. Inurnment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bloomington, Nebraska.

Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska assisted the Carlson family with these cremation services.

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Mariann L. Davisson - February 24, 1931 - November 17, 2021

Departed: 11/17/2021 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: We will attempt to live stream the service for Mariann on Hutchins Funeral Home Facebook page.

Mariann Lee Davisson, daughter of August and Anna (Adam) Jesse, was born on February 24th, 1931, near Wilcox, Nebraska. She was one of seven girls. She passed from this life Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home in Franklin, Nebraska at the age of 90 years.

Mariann was baptized on March 15, 1931 at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wilcox by Pastor Paul W. Ludwig. Her baptism verse was Matthew 28:19, “Go ye, therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” She was confirmed on April 2, 1944 at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wilcox by Pastor C.A. Noffe. Her confirmation verse was John 6:68, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.” At the time of her death, she was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Franklin.

Mariann lived on a farm near Wilcox while growing up. She attended Pleasant View Country School, Wilcox High School and graduated from Kearney State College.

Mariann was united in marriage to Delbert Westley Davisson on August 16, 1953 at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wilcox by Pastor E.L. Wittenburg. They had no children. After marrying, Delbert and Mariann made their home in Franklin, Nebraska. She taught school for 12 years, was part time clerk for the County Treasurer for 25 years and she and her husband ran a Jewelry Store in Franklin for 37 years. She and Delbert were very supportive of their town. She played the organ at church for 20 years and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She also enjoyed boating, roller skating, ping-pong, and dancing.

Mariann will be forever remembered by her sisters, RoJean Nelson, Wilcox, twin sister Marilyn Heimsoth, Omaha, Augusta Johnsen, Wilcox, and Betty (Ron) Hunt, Hildreth; brother-in-law Leon Sanders, Columbus, NE; many nieces and nephews; significant friends, Jim Leising, Jody & Mary Saathoff, Doug & Lucille Plank, Lester & Marilee Shalz. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Delbert in 1997; sisters Doris Jesse, Barbara Sanders; brothers-in-law Ward Nelson, Dale Johnsen, Gary Heimsoth; significant friends, Linda Liesing, Don Prusia, Mary Ann Kumke, Lenora Kumke, Milton Steinkrueger, Lavon Fritson, and Gene Beach.

Funeral services were held 11:00am Monday, November 22, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church, Franklin with Pastor David Hutson officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin.

Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska was in charge of these arrangements.

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Don Overleese - April 27, 1937 - November 16, 2021

Departed: 11/16/2021 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Direct cremation services were selected. The service will be live streamed on Hutchins Face Book Page.

Don Eugene Overleese was born April 27, 1937, at the Webster County Hospital in Red Cloud, NE.  He was the second child of Claud and Mae (Kness) Overleese.

He attended grade school at District 18 just east of the family home.  He attended Franklin High School where he was in FFA serving as President and receiving his State Farmer award.  He received a Hereford heifer to show at the state fair and returned the first calf to the FFA for another member.

Don helped his folks build their family home in 1948-49 and he farmed with his father for several years.  He enlisted in the National Guard Unit at Smith Center, Kansas, where he was called for active duty, but peace was declared before he activated.

Don and Laura (Lehmann) from Smith Center dated for two years before marrying on April 17, 1966.  Although no children were born to their union, they were grandpa and grandma to many.  Laura passed away December 28, 2004.

He became a member of Macon Lutheran Church and served on the council and other positions in the church.  He also served on the Franklin City Council, Cemetery Board, and Golden Age Village Board.

In August 2006, he invited Barb Goosic to supper. On October 8th, they were wed after church services.  They enjoyed attending concerts and following Barb’s children and their grandchildren’s activities.  After contracting COVID, they spent time recovering in Bethany Home. Don will be forever remembered by his wife Barbara Overleese of their home; stepchildren:  Monica (Stacey) James of Franklin; Veronica Goosic (Kim Pearson) of Minden; Amy (Tim) Schmidt of Minden; Andy (Jessica) Goosic of Franklin; and Eli Goosic of Minden; grandchildren:  Jenna (Kyle) Pritchard; Logan (Megan) James; Miranda (Tanner) Teel; Travler, Brylee, Gage (Kristen) Pearson, and Nicholas (Taylor) Pearson; Tanner, Tucker, Sylvia, and Turner Schmidt; Drew (Tana), Emma, Ava, Alexa, Audra, and Archer Goosic; Merissa (Dylan) Weaver and Clayton Weaver, Keitan and Hartleigh Bienhoff;

Great Grandchildren:  Rykan, Sawyer, Waylon, and Hayes Pritchard; Huxley and Braysen James; Dierks and Vivian Teel; Whit Goosic; and Cooper and Raelynn Jensen; nephews: Roger (Ann) Overleese; Tom (Lisa) Overleese; Mike (friend Carol) Overleese and their families and his niece Pat (Fernando) Reyes and family, as well as a host of other relatives and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Mae Overleese, wife: Laura, brother: Robert Overleese, sister-in-law: Darlene Overleese and sister-in-law: Susan Collins.

Memorial services were held Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Zion American Lutheran Church, Macon Nebraska with Pastor Marcia Dorn officiating. Family inurnment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin. Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska assisted the Overleese family with these arrangements.

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Judy A. McWilliams - February 28, 1954 - November 15, 2021

Departed: 11/15/2021 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Judy A. McWilliams.

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Peter W. Lawn - November 01, 1943 - November 11, 2021

Departed: 11/11/2021 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Peter's wishes were for cremation services. A private family inurnment will be some time in the future.

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A typical obituary includes the person's full name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. It may also include information about funeral services, memorial donations, and any other relevant details.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from a few sentences to a short paragraph. Some online platforms may allow for longer, more detailed obituaries.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a great way to personalize the tribute and make it more engaging.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a more detailed tribute that provides additional information about the person's life and legacy.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department or visit their website for submission guidelines. Be prepared to provide the necessary information and payment for publication.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, there are many online platforms that allow you to publish an obituary, such as Legacy.com, Tributes.com, or funeral home websites. These platforms often offer more flexibility and space than traditional newspapers.

Is it possible to edit or correct an obituary after it's been published?

If you need to make changes to an obituary after it's been published, contact the publication or platform where it was posted. They may be able to make corrections or updates for you.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The publication timeline varies depending on the newspaper or platform. Online platforms may publish immediately, while newspapers may take several days or even weeks to print.

Can I request a correction or retraction if there's an error in the obituary?

If you find an error in an obituary, contact the publication or platform immediately. They will work with you to correct the mistake and republish the revised obituary.

Are there any specific guidelines for writing an obituary?

While there are no strict rules, it's generally recommended to keep the tone respectful and professional. Avoid using overly sentimental language or controversial topics.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include meaningful quotes, poems, or lyrics in an obituary to add a personal touch and reflect the personality of the deceased.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If you're unsure about sharing certain details about the deceased's life or circumstances surrounding their death, consult with family members or close friends before publishing the obituary.

Can I include charitable donation information in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include information about memorial donations in lieu of flowers. This allows friends and family to make a meaningful contribution in memory of the deceased.

What is the purpose of an online guestbook?

An online guestbook allows friends and family to leave condolences, share memories, and pay tribute to the deceased. It can be a comforting way for loved ones to express their feelings and connect with each other during a difficult time.

How long do online obituaries remain available?

The duration varies depending on the platform or website. Some online obituaries may remain available indefinitely, while others may be archived after a certain period.

Can I create a memorial webpage for my loved one?

Yes, many online platforms offer tools to create a memorial webpage where you can share stories, photos, and memories of your loved one. These pages can become a lasting tribute and resource for friends and family.

What is the role of social media in sharing obituaries?

Social media can be a powerful tool for sharing news of a loved one's passing and connecting with others who want to pay their respects. Many funeral homes and online platforms offer social media integration features to help spread the word.

How do I ensure that my loved one's legacy lives on through their obituary?

By including personal anecdotes, stories, and achievements in the obituary, you can help preserve your loved one's memory and legacy for years to come.

Are there any cultural or religious considerations when writing an obituary?

Yes, cultural and religious traditions may influence the content and tone of an obituary. Be respectful of these differences when writing an obituary for someone from a diverse background.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?