ᐅ Nebraska Death Notices 2009-2025
Ward, Harley, Gregg, Gloria, Gertrude, Gene, Garnet, Fredonia...

Harley, Gregg, Gloria, Gertrude, Gene, Garnet, Fredonia, Frank, Floretta...

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▰ Harley E Ward

Died May 13, … More Information
Harley E Ward, of Wauneta, Nebraska, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Harley May 13, 2008. Harley was 81.
Obituary published: May 14, 2008 in "MDG"

▰ Gregg Ward

Died July 14, … More Information
Gregg Ward, born May 13, 1944 passed from this world into the next July 14, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska. Gregg was 72. Tags: #Kathie
Obituary: Gregg was born on May 13, 1944 and passed away on , 14, 2016. Gregg was a resident of Omaha, Nebraska at the time of passing. Gregg was married to Kathie.

▰ Gloria J (Haven) Ward

Died February 16, … More Information
Gloria J (Haven) Ward, of Nebraska, born in Kansas City, Missouri, passed from this world into the next February 16, 2005. Gloria was 61.
Obituary published: February 17, 2005 in "Clay County News"

▰ Gloria J (Haven) Ward

Died February 10, … More Information
Gloria J (Haven) Ward, age 61 of Nebraska, born in Kansas City, Missouri, entered into eternal rest February 10, 2005.
Obituary published: February 11, 2005 in "Hastings Tribune"

▰ Gloria J Ward

Died February 09, … More Information
Gloria J Ward, of Hastings, Nebraska, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 9, 2005. Gloria was 61.
Obituary published: February 10, 2005 in "Hastings Tribune"

▰ Gertrude L (Jenkins) Ward

Died August 15, … More Information
Gertrude L (Jenkins) Ward, age 94 of Nebraska, born in California, Missouri, joined the Lord August 15, 2000.
Obituary published: August 16, 2000 in "Cal Dem (MO)"

▰ Gene F Ward

Died October 11, … More Information
Gene F Ward, born October 2, 1935 died on October 11, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Gene was 81.

▰ Garnet I Ward

Died July 11, … More Information
Garnet I Ward, born March 18, 1924 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 11, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Garnet was 95.

▰ Fredonia "Becky" Ward

Died May 16, … More Information
Fredonia "Becky" Ward, of Wakefield, Nebraska, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Fredonia May 16, 2005. Fredonia was 95.
Obituary published: May 17, 2005 in "Sioux City Journal (IA)"

▰ Frank B Ward

Died October 29, … More Information
Frank B Ward, of Alliance, Nebraska, passed from this world into the next October 29, 1999. Frank was 78.
Obituary published: October 30, 1999 in "Star-Herald"

▰ Frank B Ward

Died September 19, … More Information
Frank B Ward, age 78 of Box Butte, Nebraska, died on September 19, 1999.
Obituary published: September 20, 1999 in "Alliance T-H"

▰ Floretta Margaret (Sullivant) [Smith] [P Ward

Died January 06, … More Information
Floretta Margaret (Sullivant) [Smith] [P Ward, of Nebraska, born in Kentucky, joined the Lord January 6, 2016. Floretta was 88.
Obituary published: January 07, 2016 in "Grand Island D-I"

▰ Floretta M Ward

Died January 05, … More Information
Floretta M Ward, born April 9, 1927 departed this life Sunday January 5, 2016 in Nebraska. Floretta was 88. Tags: #Kentucky #Margaret #Geneva #Indiana #Daniel #Neal #Chicago #Floretta #Lynn #Smith #United #Navy #Diego #California #Laramie #Wyoming #Berlin #Whitefield #Hampshire #North #Grand #Nebraska #Ernest #Merrick #James #Omaha #Sperry #Holland #Data #Specialist #Treasury #Corvair #Central #Community #Scholarship #University #Sioux #South #Swensen #Friendship #Camp #Merrill #American #Linwood #Ward #Tranquility #Maplecrest #Trustee #Chairperson #Financial #Churches #Sunset #Baptist #Board #Trustees #Beta #Junior #Pamela #Michael #Lone #Marty #Pawnee #Sutker #Langhorne #Lisa #Schrier #Joan #Sandy #Utah #Nancy #Sheeley #Bowling #Mary #Jobe #Albuquerque #Mexico #Crosby #Chapel #Forest #Road #Share
Obituary: Ward, Floretta M. Apr 9, 1927 - Jan 5, 2016 Floretta Margaret Sullivant was born 9, 1927 at Sturgis (Sullivan), Kentucky, to George Marshall and Anna Judell (Holt) Sullivant. She was the eldest of 4 daughters. Floretta grew up on the farm in Kentucky until her father's death in 1937. She went to live with her paternal aunt, Margaret Rhoades, and her husband Tom, in Geneva, Indiana. In 1940, her mother married Daniel Conner Neal, and the reunited family moved to Chicago, where Floretta attended high school. In 1945, she married Lynn O'Neil Smith, who was in the United States Navy. lived first in Chicago, then in San Diego, California. Throughout their 23-year marriage, they also lived in Laramie, Wyoming, Berlin and Whitefield, New Hampshire, North Platte and Grand Island, Nebraska. had 4 children. In 1969, Floretta married Ernest E. Purdy. She moved to their farm in Merrick , and were married until his death in 1992. She married James S. Ward on 17, 1994, and moved to Omaha. Her beloved Jim died on 11, 1999. Floretta retired from Sperry New Holland in 1983. She started as a data entry clerk, and retired as a Data Preparations Specialist. She had also worked for the US Treasury Department in Chicago, Corvair in San Diego, and taught classes in data processing at Central Nebraska Community . She was an accomplished self-taught painter, and singer. Mrs. Ward leaves a legacy of financial giving. She endowed the James S. and Floretta M. Ward Scholarship at the University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Along with her dear friend Rev. Palmer Swensen, she made possible the building of Friendship Chapel at Camp Moses Merrill, the American Baptist camp in Linwood, Nebraska. The Ward Conference at Camp Moses Merrill is also part of her legacy. She also funded the Floretta Ward Tranquility Garden at Maplecrest in Omaha, and the Ward Lobby in the McDonald University at the University of Sioux Falls. She was a Trustee at the University of Sioux Falls, Chairperson of the Financial Board of the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska, a member of Sunset Hills Baptist Church, where she served on the Board of Trustees, a member of Beta Sigma Phi, and a past member of the Junior League of Laramie, Wyoming. In addition to her husbands Ernest and James, she was preceeded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Pamela Ann Smith on 2, 1953; and her special friend, retired Baptist Minister, the Rev. Palmer E. Swensen. She is survived by her son, Michael L. Smith (Lori), of Lone Tree, CO; daughters Marty (Mike) Pawnee, of Grand Island, NE, and Rev. Megan (Bradley) Sutker, of Langhorne, PA; 8 grandchildren, including Lisa (Alan) Schrier of Omaha; 10 great-grandchildren; her sisters Joan Glade of Sandy, Utah, Nancy (Lee) Sheeley of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Mary (Ronnie) Jobe of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews. VISITATION one hour prior to service. FUNERAL SERVICE at 10am at Crosby Colonial Chapel. Interment Forest Lawn . Memorial contributions can be made to any of Floretta's causes, or to the charity of one's choice.

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▰ Floretta M Ward

Died January 05, … More Information
Floretta M Ward, born April 9, 1927 departed this life Sunday January 5, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska. Floretta was 88.
Family members and close friends: , Richard And Beverly Holmen, Beverly Holmen, Stella Watts

▰ Esther R (Schmidt) Ward

Died March 31, … More Information
Esther R (Schmidt) Ward, age 83 of Nebraska, born in Montana, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 31, 2015.
Obituary published: April 01, 2015 in "BeatriceDS"

▰ Esther R Ward

Died March 30, … More Information
Esther R Ward, born July 19, 1931 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her March 30, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Esther was 83. Tags: #Kimberly #Fountain #Christina #Simmons #Virginia #Lewiston #Lincoln #Billie #Lorin #Tecumseh #Marvin #England #Florida #Richard #Fairmont #John #Grace #Steven #Celebration #Esther #Life #Susan #Foundation #American #Association
Obituary: Esther R. Ward, born 19, 1931 said her final goodbye to her family on 30, 2015. She was a mother to Kimberly (Ward) Fountain and Christina (Ward) Simmons. Esther grew up in the small town of Virginia City and later in Lewiston, where she graduated from high school. Jobs and her girlfriend lead her to the big city of Lincoln where she met her husband, Billie E. Ward; they were married 3, 1955, unto them, three children were born. She went peacefully surrounded by her daughter Kimberly and four of her eight grandchildren. She was deeply loved by her girls and grandchildren and will be missed by all.

Survivors include her oldest daughter, Kimberly (Richard W.) Fountain; and daughter, Christina (Norman D.) Simmons; eight grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Lorin Schmidt of Tecumseh; Marvin Schmidt of England and Florida and Richard Schmidt of Fairmont, NE; as well as nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Grace Schmidt; her husband of 56 years, Billie E. Ward, and baby son, Steven B. Ward.



A Celebration of Esther’s Life will be at 2:00 PM on 4, 2015 at Lincoln Memorial . Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on . Memorials in her memory may be directed to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or the American Heart Association.

▰ Esther R Ward

Died March 30, … More Information
Esther R Ward, born July 19, 1931 joined the Lord March 30, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Esther was 83.
Family members and close friends: , Gregory Simmons

▰ Elizabeth (Morales)[Ward] Ward

Died July 09, … More Information
Elizabeth (Morales)[Ward] Ward, age 48 of Nebraska, born in San Diego, California, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 9, 2006.
Obituary published: July 10, 2006 in "Kearney Hub"

▰ Elizabeth "Chris" (Morales) Ward

Died July 09, … More Information
Elizabeth "Chris" (Morales) Ward, age 48 of Nebraska, born in San Diego, California, passed away peacefully July 9, 2006.
Obituary published: July 10, 2006 in "Grand Island D-I"

▰ Eleanore Mae (Farstveet) Ward

Died August 04, … More Information
Eleanore Mae (Farstveet) Ward, age 90 of Nebraska, born in Missoula, Montana, entered Heaven's gates on August 4, 2013.
Obituary published: August 05, 2013 in "MDG"

▰ Eldon A "Smokey" Ward

Died July 13, … More Information
Eldon A "Smokey" Ward, age 83 of Omaha, Nebraska, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home July 13, 2009.
Obituary published: July 14, 2009 in "Omaha W-H"

▰ Elda June (Heath) Ward

Died January 08, … More Information
Elda June (Heath) Ward, of Nebraska, born in South Dakota, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 8, 2018. Elda was 87.
Obituary published: January 09, 2018 in "Kearney Hub"

▰ Elaine Delores (Harms) Ward

Died December 23, … More Information
Elaine Delores (Harms) Ward, of Grand Island, Nebraska, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 23, 2016. Elaine was 83.
Obituary published: December 24, 2016 in "Hastings Tribune"

▰ Elaine Delores (Harms) Ward

Died December 23, … More Information
Elaine Delores (Harms) Ward, age 83 of Grand Island, Nebraska, gained her wings on December 23, 2016.
Obituary published: December 24, 2016 in "Grand Island D-I"

▰ Elaine Delores Ward

Died December 21, … More Information
Elaine Delores Ward, born February 21, 1933 went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2016 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Elaine was 83.

▰ Edythe Joan (Tyler) Ward

Died December 23, … More Information
Edythe Joan (Tyler) Ward, age 91 of Kearney, Nebraska, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 23, 2020.
Obituary published: December 24, 2020 in "North Platte T"

▰ Edward L "Eddie" Ward

Died July 06, … More Information
Edward L "Eddie" Ward went into the presence of the Lord on July 6, 2015 in Madison, Nebraska.
Obituary published: July 07, 2015 in "Hastings Tribune"

▰ Edward L Ward

Died July 06, … More Information
Edward L Ward, born June 5, 1941 entered eternal life July 6, 2015 in Columbus, Nebraska. Edward was 74.

▰ Edith L Ward

Died May 19, … More Information
Edith L Ward died unexpectedly on May 19, 1996 at the age of 87 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Obituary published: May 20, 1996 in "Omaha W-H"

▰ Edith Amelia (Siebenneicher) Ward

Died November 04, … More Information
Edith Amelia (Siebenneicher) Ward, of Deshler, Nebraska, joined the Lord November 4, 2009. Edith was 99.
Obituary published: November 05, 2009 in "Superior Express"

▰ Edith A Ward

Died October 29, … More Information
Edith A Ward, age 99 of Deshler, Nebraska, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 29, 2009.
Obituary published: October 30, 2009 in "Hastings Tribune"

▰ Edith A Ward

Died October 28, … More Information
Edith A Ward, a resident of Deshler, Nebraska for decades, died October 28, 2009 in Deshler, Nebraska at the age of 99.
Obituary published: October 29, 2009 in "Hastings Tribune"

▰ Earnie T Ward

Died December 15, … More Information
Earnie T Ward passed away December 15, 1997 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Obituary published: December 16, 1997 in "Grand Island D-I"

▰ E Glynn "Glynn" (Hahn) Ward

Died September 18, … More Information
E Glynn "Glynn" (Hahn) Ward went into the presence of the Lord on September 18, 2020 in North Platte, Nebraska.
Obituary published: September 19, 2020 in "North Platte P"

▰ Donna S (Wilson) Ward

Died February 28, … More Information
Donna S (Wilson) Ward, age 53 of Ralston, Nebraska, died on February 28, 2009.
Obituary published: March 01, 2009 in "Omaha W-H"

▰ Donald Robert Ward

Died December 03, … More Information
Donald Robert Ward, age 82 of Nebraska, born in Kansas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Donald December 3, 2009.
Obituary published: December 04, 2009 in "Lincoln Star"

▰ Donald R Ward

Died October 07, … More Information
Donald R Ward, born April 10, 1934 entered Heaven's gates on October 7, 2017 in Nebraska. Donald was 83.

▰ Debra Renee Ward

Died June 24, … More Information
Debra Renee Ward, born January 8, 1963 died June 24, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska. debra was 53.

▰ Dean Edwin Ward

Died February 19, … More Information
Dean Edwin Ward, born March 10, 1936 entered into eternal rest February 19, 2016 in North Platte, Nebraska. Dean was 79. Tags: #Glynn
Obituary: Dean was born on 10, 1936 and passed away on , 19, 2016. Dean was a resident of North Platte, Nebraska at the time of passing. Dean was married to Glynn.

▰ David Ward

Died January 09, … More Information
David Ward, age 39 of Grand Island, Nebraska, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home January 9, 2002.
Obituary published: January 10, 2002 in "Kearney Hub"

▰ David Ward

Died January 03, … More Information
David Ward, of Grand Island, Nebraska, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home January 3, 2002. David was 39.
Obituary published: January 04, 2002 in "Kearney Hub"

▰ Darrell Ward

Died June 17, … More Information
Darrell Ward, age 88 of Deshler, Nebraska, passed away peacefully June 17, 2021.
Obituary published: June 18, 2021 in "Hastings Tribune"

▰ Connie Ward

Died June 05, … More Information
Connie Ward, born June 23, 1952 departed this life Sunday June 5, 2017 in Pocahontas, Nebraska. Connie was 64.

▰ Clarice Anne "Katie" (Barrett) Ward

Died August 06, … More Information
Clarice Anne "Katie" (Barrett) Ward, age 86 of Nebraska, born in Kansas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 6, 2018.
Obituary published: August 07, 2018 in "Grand Island D-I"

▰ Clarice Anne "Katie" Ward

Died August 05, … More Information
Clarice Anne "Katie" Ward, age 86 of Grand Island, Nebraska, entered Heaven's gates on August 5, 2018.
Obituary published: August 06, 2018 in "Grand Island D-I"

▰ Cherie Rae (Neuenburg) Ward

Died January 22, … More Information
Cherie Rae (Neuenburg) Ward, 49, of Lincoln, Nebraska, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 22, 2003.
Obituary published: January 23, 2003 in "Kearney Hub"

▰ Carl T Jr "Cotton" Ward

Died May 01, … More Information
Carl T Jr "Cotton" Ward, of Nebraska, born in Topeka, Kansas, entered into eternal rest May 1, 2006. Carl was 69.
Obituary published: May 02, 2006 in "Omaha W-H"

▰ Carl T Jr "Cotton" Ward

Died May 03, … More Information
Carl T Jr "Cotton" Ward, of Nebraska, born in Topeka, Kansas, died on May 3, 2006. Carl was 69.
Obituary published: May 04, 2006 in "Topeka C-J (KS)"

▰ Carl T Ward

Died April 30, … More Information
Carl T Ward, age 69 of Nebraska, born in Topeka, Kansas, passed from this world into the next April 30, 2006.
Obituary published: May 01, 2006 in "Omaha W-H"

▰ Calr T Jr "Cotton" Ward

Died May 02, … More Information
Calr T Jr "Cotton" Ward, age 69 of Nebraska, born in Topeka, Kansas, passed away May 2, 2006.
Obituary published: May 03, 2006 in "Topeka C-J (KS)"
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