Ronney Lee “Ron” Naumann, 81, of Lexington, passed away Oct. 23, 2017, at Plum Creek Healthcare Community in Lexington.

He was born on March 24, 1936, at the family home in Eustis, the third of four children born to Leonard and Esther (Pfeiffer) Naumann. The family lived in Eustis until 1945, before moving to Lexington. Ron received his primary education from Trinity Lutheran Parochial School in Lexington through the eighth grade, and then graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1954.

Following his education, Ron served his country in the United States Naval Reserves for four years, prior to his honorable discharge.

He was then employed in Chicago, Illinois, where he met Carol Jean Olszewski. On Nov. 2, 1963, they were united in marriage in Chicago, and to this union two daughters were born, Michelle and Lea. The family made their home in Lexington, where Ron was dedicated and passionate about his long career in carpentry. On Dec. 8, 1980, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol.

On July 6, 1985, he was united in marriage to Sondra K. Orcutt in Lexington. Ron welcomed Sondra’s daughters, Amanda and Ashley, into his life, and they blended two families into one. Ron continued to be involved in construction, and was proud of many projects throughout the community. On April 6, 2014, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sondra.

He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, where he served on the Trustee Committee in years past.

Ron enjoyed hunting and had a special way with dogs, especially his hunting dogs throughout the years. His keen sense of humor will always be remembered by his family and friends. His family, especially the grandchildren, always put a smile on his face, and hugs were given abundantly by Grandpa.

Besides his parents and his two wives, Carol and Sondra, Ron was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Cainey Childears; and one sister, Leola (Lee) German.

Ron leaves to celebrate his life his four daughters, Michelle (Corey) Matis of Omaha, Lea (Matt) Neil of Cozad, Amanda (Kent) Bauer of Lincoln and Ashley (Justin) Childears of North Platte; nine grandchildren, Taylor and Lauren Matis, Lindsey (Caleb) McKeever, Ty Rogers, Nate Neil, Blake and Morgan Bauer, and Celie and Ceiden Childears; one great-granddaughter, Leighton McKeever; two sisters, Ladena (Fred) Seger of Maine and Joyce (Dave) Wolfe of Overton; brother-in-law, Ron (Bonnie) Owen of Maui, Hawaii; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington. Online condolences may be shared at nelsonbauerfh.com.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Rob Kuefner officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today, Oct. 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home, Holdrege, is in charge of arrangements.

William Joseph “Bill” Wescott, 55, of Lexington, died Oct. 12, 2017, at his home.

Bill was born on April 27, 1962, in Ballston Spa, New York, to Donald Lee and Mary Elizabeth (Rooke) Wescott. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1980. Following graduation, he worked mainly as a manager in the restaurant field.

Bill spent his life bringing the joy of laughter to so many of his friends. You may have shared time with him dancing or bowling or in a game of cards. Just give him a fishing pole and his brother, Rick, and he were happy men.

He shared a special bond with his brother, Rick, as he did with each of his brothers, a trait that was instilled by his parents in all five of their boys.

Bill enjoyed playing Texas Hold ‘Em and bowling, and was “Uncle Bill” to all the kids. He loved music, anything from classical to rock ‘n roll. He was a member of the Lutheran faith.

His health did force him to retire as he suffered from diabetes. He will be so very missed.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, Donald; wife, Ollie; and brother, Carl.

Bill leaves behind his parents, David (Mary Elizabeth Rooke) Sederlin of Wyoming, Minnesota; brothers, Ricky (Tammy) of Lexington, Gerald (Chuck) of Richmond, California, David E. (Ellen) Sederlin of Champlin, Minnesota, Michael (Veronica) Sederlin of North Platte, Donald Wescott and Robert Wescott, both of New York; sisters, Rhonda Wescott of New York and Erica (Dan) Collins of Ballston Spa; and cousin, Roger (Tonya) Rooke of Ballston Spa, who was like a brother to Bill. He also leaves to mourn his passing numerous nieces and nephews who he loved dearly, and his sweet great-niece, Sadie Elizabeth Lewendowski, who lit up his life with her ability to debate at 3 years of age.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel, Lexington, with Pastor William Ohlmann officiating. It was Bill’s wishes that his body be cremated following the funeral service. A private family service with his ashes will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel, which is assisting the family with arrangements.

Helen Kilmer Pompian, 98, passed peacefully Oct. 10, 2017, in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

A longtime resident of Brady, she was born on Feb. 9, 1919, in western Nebraska, a small town south of Lincoln, and gifted her family by being born on her father’s birthday. The youngest of four children, Helen developed an early interest in learning, starting school at the age of 4½, and continuing throughout her life.

She graduated from high school in 1935, valedictorian of her class. After one year at the University of Nebraska, she accepted a teaching position at a school close to the family farm. Returning to the university the following fall, she majored in home economics, like her sister. She was elected into Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Upsilon Omicron and Omicron Nu, all honoraria recognized scholarships.

After graduation, she taught in high school in Nebraska before seeking employment in Detroit at several different companies, ending up with the Detroit Dairy Council distributing nutritional materials to schools.

It was during this period that she met and married Bertram Edwin Pompian on Nov. 3, 1954, a widower with two small children, Richard Owen and Lisa Suzanne. Their son, Mark Monroe, joined the family on May 10, 1953.

Bored as a stay-at-home mom, Helen returned to teaching for the Detroit Public Schools. She also continued her own education at Wayne State University, earning a master’s degree and then a doctorate in education.

On Sept. 21, 1976, Bert died from prostate cancer. With the children grown, Helen decided to move back to Nebraska to live with her mother and brother. Retirement allowed her to pursue other interests such as gardening, upholstery, woodworking, bridge and pet ownership with her beloved border collie, Mollie.

After two decades on the farm near Brady, Helen returned to Michigan and lived her remaining years in Sterling Heights, close to her daughter, Lisa.

She continued her love of the Bridge club and reading, and after the passing of Mollie, continued to enjoy the time she had with her daughter, and an affectionate cat, Nikki.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Bertram; parents, Maurice and Elizabeth Kilmer; children, Richard and Lisa; sisters, Mary and Kathryn; and brother, Donald.

She is survived by her son, Mark; nieces, Janice Schad and Marlyn Beery; and nephews, Donald and Michael Gibas.

Helen took great pride in her Scottish heritage, as well as the students whose lives she influenced, the animals she loved and the time she spent in her beloved Nebraska.

Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. The casket will not be open. The memorial book may be signed from 5-7 p.m. today, Oct. 19, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Kiana M. Meyer, 15, of Bellevue, passed away Oct. 12, 2017.

Kiana was born on Aug. 22, 2002.

Kiana is the most compassionate, loving, delightful, unique young lady. Every person who has been fortunate enough to be around her is drawn in by her smile, dimples and the amazing energy she has. Her Bubba and Baby cherish every single day with her. A solid, unique bond is held with the three of them. Julius and Constance can always look to the sky and know that she is smiling down. Her cousins look to Kiana for guidance and the love that she shares.

Kiana will continue to shine in our lives every single day. Her love will never leave our hearts. Eternal love.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Larry Nolda.

Kiana is survived by her mother, Mandy Nolda; father, Jeremy (Niccole) Meyer; brother, Julius Meyer; stepbrother, Blaise Kelly; sister, Constance Paige; grandparents, DeeDee (Dave Ladely) Nolda, Donna Meyer and Donnie (Kammi) Meyer; aunts, Misty (John Swingholm) Mantegna, Megan (Josh) Pesek and Niccole Meyer; uncles, Bryan (Erica) Nolda, Michael Meyer and Tyler (Kim) Meyer; and many loving great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, family members and friends.

Online condolences may be shared at bramanmortuary.com.

Services were on Oct. 17 at Braman Mortuary, Omaha.

Mary Lois Schell, 83, of Lincoln, died Oct. 17, 2017.

Mary was born on Jan. 26, 1934, in Central City to Bill and Grace (Cherry) Hall, residing at the time of her birth in a sod house near Ashby. She was raised in North Platte and was a former resident of St. Louis, Missouri, and Omaha.

She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and an avid bridge player. The sunshine of Mary Lois will be missed but never forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 64 years, George W. Schell.

She is survived by her sisters, Willa (Lowell) Fenster and Elaine Boyle; daughter, Teri (Roger) VanCleave; son, Brad Schell; grandchildren, Jack VanCleave, Joselyn (Adam) Luedtke and Andrew Schell; and great-grandchildren, August and Emily VanCleave and Brielle and Raelee Luedtke.

Memorials are suggested to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at Roperandsons.com. Condolences may also be sent to 4400 S. 80th St. No. 332, Lincoln, NE 68516.

Private memorial service will be at a later date, followed by burial at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Roper and Sons, Lincoln, is in charge of arrangements.

Kimberly Machell Melton-Reed, 55, of North Platte, passed away Oct. 16, 2017.

Kim was born on Sept. 25, 1962, in North Platte to Keith Dexter and Anna Marie (Montoya) Melton. She grew up in Virginia before the family returned to North Platte when she was a teenager.

She married Thomas Reed on Sept. 26, 1986, in North Platte.

She was an excellent mother, wife and homemaker, making her family the center of her life. She enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Anna Melton; brothers, Allen Melton and Keith “Bubba” Melton; sister, Kay Miller; and nephew, John Miller.

Kim is survived by her children, Shawn (Amberli) Melton and Mandy (Bill Woods) Reed, both of North Platte; siblings, Rick (Jolene) Melton of North Platte and Butch Pitchel of Portland, Oregon; grandchildren, Joel, Katie, Sam, Ben and Brena Melton, all of North Platte; special friends, Jim and Angie Bowyer and Reina and Eric Burke of North Platte; and several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com.

Private family services will be at a later date. Cremation was chosen. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marvin L. Peters, 87, of Henderson, died Oct. 21, 2017, at Henderson.

He was born on Dec. 28, 1929, in rural Hamilton County to George and Anna (Hiebert) Peters.

Marvin worked as a farmer for most of his life, and raised cattle in Hamilton County. He worked as a truck driver until retirement, and was a member of the Mennonite Brethren Church in Henderson, where he enjoyed running the sound system and sang in the men’s chorus.

On Feb. 28, 1951, Marvin was united in marriage to Elda Quiring in Henderson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Linda Regier; sister, Joan Peters; and brother, Richard Peters.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Elda of York; sons, Mike (Ruth) Peters, of Hampton, Kevin Joe (Robin) Peters of Los Angeles; daughter, Treva (Inderjit) Uppal of North Platte; son-in-law, Allen Regier of Omaha; and brother, Larry (Lu) Peters, of Livonia, Michigan; his grandchildren, Andrew Regier of Kansas City, Missouri, Jeff Regier of Lincoln, Kelli Peters of Aurora, Jessica Peters of Milford, Jesse Uppal and Samantha Uppal, both of North Platte, and Eliza Peters of Los Angeles; great-grandchildren, Holly Peters of Milford, Tyler Regier of Kansas City, Missouri, Blake Regier and Brooklyn Regier, both of Lincoln.

Memorials are suggested to the Mennonite Brethren Church. Online condolences may be shared at metzmortuary.com.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at Mennonite Brethren Church in Henderson, with the Rev. Luke Haidle and Aaron Phillips officiating. Visitation will be from 1-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, the family greeting friends from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at Metz Mortuary, Henderson, which is in charge of arrangements.