Obituaries

Arlene M. Stegman passed away at home on April 16, 2020 with family at her side.

Mrs. Janet Elizabeth (Wessel) Behrens, 84, of Seymour, Ind., died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Lutheran Community Home. She was born in Brownstown (Wegan), Ind., the daughter of the late Virgil Wessel and Bertha (Redicker) Wessel. Shortly after birth she and her twin brother, James, were baptized in their home. She was confirmed in Redeemer Lutheran Church, Seymour, in December 1950. Janet graduated from Immanuel Lutheran School, Seymour High School, and Concordia Teachers College, Seward, Neb., on August 15, 1963. A Masters Degree in Communications was conferred on her at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in June 1971.

Stephen A. “Steve” Meier, 70, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at his home near Lincoln, Kan. He was born February 1, 1950 in Lucas, KS to Oscar and Frona (Kasiska) Meier. He was a proud member of the 11th Armored Cavalry Unit during the Vietnam War and a lifetime member of the VFW.

Daniel Hibner, 63, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020. He was born February 23, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a retired mechanic.

James Wesley Bunch, Sr., 83, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in Newton, Kan.. He was born April 6, 1937 in Lincoln, to James Jack and Marjorie (Doll) Bunch. James retired from the US Army after serving 25 years and fighting in the Vietnam War. After retiring from the Army, he spent many years as a hired man working at different farms and ranches. He was also a member of the VFW.

Doris Louise Elizabeth VonFange, 95, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 in Salina. She was born February 7, 1925 in Lincoln to Wilhelm Gottlieb and Edietha Karoline Friederika (Strathmann) Aufdemberge.