FREMONT TRIBUNE OBITUARIES

By Silvy Joanne • 08/04/2026

Welcome to the Fremont Tribune Obituaries section, where we provide a dedicated space to honor and remember the lives of those who have passed away in the Fremont community. This page serves as a valuable resource for families and friends seeking information about recent deaths, funeral arrangements, and obituaries published in the Fremont Tribune newspaper.

Here, you will find a comprehensive list of obituaries, carefully curated and organized for easy access. Each obituary offers a glimpse into the life of the deceased, including their names, ages, and a brief description of their achievements and legacy. We understand the importance of preserving memories and paying respects, and our goal is to facilitate this process for the Fremont community.

In addition to the obituaries, this section also includes related information such as funeral services and tribute messages from loved ones. These messages provide a heartfelt way to express condolences and share fond memories of the departed. The Fremont Tribune Obituaries page aims to be a central hub for all the necessary details, ensuring that the community can come together to mourn and celebrate the lives of their loved ones.

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Introduction
Gallery
Charlotte Westermann Obituary (1943 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Harold Francois Obituary (1941 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Irene Heineman Obituary (1923 - 2024) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Janice Menking Obituary (1952 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Nancy Wortman Obituary (2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Deborah Hegstrom Obituary (1961 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Esther Bechtel Obituary (1932 - 2024) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Bertha Cowles Obituary (1945 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Myrna Niewohner Obituary (1937 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Doloris Popken Obituary (1926 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Doug Coleman Obituary (1957 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Jean Wilson Obituary (1927 - 2024) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Douglas Haynes Obituary (1957 - 2025) - Cedar Bluffs, NE - Fremont Tribune
Brice Wood Obituary (1974 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Meredith Hansen Obituary (2023) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Janice Menking Obituary (1937 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Fremont Tribune Obituary Submission
Duane Brand Obituary (1932 - 2024) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Mark Meyer Obituary (1948 - 2025) - Kearney, NE - Fremont Tribune
Alice Stibor Obituary (1925 - 2025) - Scribner, NE - Fremont Tribune
Richard Schlenker Obituary (1934 - 2025) - Arlington, NE - Fremont Tribune
David Schroeder Obituary (1932 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Cheryl Lamme Obituary (1943 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Arlene Vyhlidal Obituary (1939 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Richard Eklund Obituary (1936 - 2025) - Lodi, CA - Fremont Tribune
Mark Scott Obituary (1954 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Guy Hoff Obituary (1943 - 2021) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Milo Polacek Obituary (1934 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
James Grasmick Obituary (2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Anna Tonjes Obituary (1924 - 2020) - Scribner, NE - Fremont Tribune
George Klabunde Obituary (2011) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Frances Bird Obituary (2007) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Helen Uhing Obituary (2010) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Frederick Longwith Obituary (2009) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Vern Raabe Obituary (2007) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Merna Glaubius Obituary (2011) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Donald Rikli Obituary (2020) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Dean Taege Obituary (2007) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Cheryl Beam-Callaway Obituary (1952 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Vernita Baumgartner Obituary (1932 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Frances Tranmer Obituary (2009) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Violet Smith Obituary (2013) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Maxine Barnhill Obituary (1927 - 2024) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune
Marrion Christiansen Obituary (1932 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

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Gallery

Charlotte Westermann Obituary (1943 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A somber funeral procession winds through a quiet neighborhood. The procession includes a hearse, followed by mourners in black, their faces somber. The scene captures the solemnity of a community grieving.

Harold Francois Obituary (1941 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A vibrant floral arrangement sits at the center of a funeral service. The flowers, in shades of purple and pink, stand out against a black backdrop. The image conveys a sense of beauty and remembrance.

Irene Heineman Obituary (1923 - 2024) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A close-up of a hand holding a funeral program. The program features a black background with a delicate, hand-drawn border. The image captures the intimate and personal nature of funeral rituals.

Janice Menking Obituary (1952 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A group of friends, all dressed in black, stand together at a graveside. The setting sun casts a warm glow on their faces, creating a sense of unity and support. The image conveys the importance of companionship during difficult times.

Nancy Wortman Obituary (2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A lone figure walks along a deserted street, their footsteps echoing in the silence. The cityscape, bathed in a soft, golden light, adds a sense of loneliness and reflection. The image evokes a sense of solitude and contemplation.

Deborah Hegstrom Obituary (1961 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A family gathers around a table, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight. The table is set with a simple meal, and the image captures the intimacy and warmth of a shared meal during a difficult time.

Esther Bechtel Obituary (1932 - 2024) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A close-up of a hand placing a small bouquet of flowers on a grave. The flowers, in shades of white and green, stand out against the dark soil. The image conveys a sense of respect and remembrance.

Bertha Cowles Obituary (1945 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A funeral director, dressed in a formal suit, stands beside an open casket. The casket is adorned with a simple, elegant floral arrangement. The image captures the professionalism and compassion of funeral services.

Myrna Niewohner Obituary (1937 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A somber portrait of a young woman, her eyes filled with tears, standing in front of a graveside. The setting sun casts a warm, golden light, creating a sense of peace and acceptance. The image conveys the raw emotion of grief.

Doloris Popken Obituary (1926 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A group of children, dressed in black, stand together at a graveside. The image captures the innocence and vulnerability of youth, as they pay their respects to a loved one. The setting sun adds a sense of solemnity.

Doug Coleman Obituary (1957 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A close-up of a hand holding a small, delicate cross necklace. The necklace is made of silver and features a simple, elegant design. The image captures the personal and intimate nature of funeral rituals.

Jean Wilson Obituary (1927 - 2024) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A somber scene of a lone figure standing at the edge of a cemetery, gazing at a vast, starry night sky. The moonlight casts a soft, ethereal glow, creating a sense of peace and reflection. The image evokes a sense of the universe's vastness.

Douglas Haynes Obituary (1957 - 2025) - Cedar Bluffs, NE - Fremont Tribune

A family, dressed in their Sunday best, gathers around a graveside. The image captures the importance of family unity and support during a time of loss. The setting sun adds a sense of warmth and comfort.

Brice Wood Obituary (1974 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A funeral director, dressed in a black suit, places a small, delicate bouquet of flowers on a grave. The flowers, in shades of red and white, stand out against the dark soil. The image conveys a sense of respect and remembrance.

Meredith Hansen Obituary (2023) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A somber portrait of a couple, their hands clasped, standing in front of a graveside. The image captures the strength and support of a loving partnership, even in the face of grief. The setting sun adds a sense of tranquility.

Janice Menking Obituary (1937 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A close-up of a hand holding a small, delicate book. The book features a black cover with a gold-embossed title. The image captures the personal and intimate nature of funeral rituals, as well as the importance of remembrance.

Fremont Tribune Obituary Submission

A group of friends, all dressed in black, stand together at a graveside, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight. The image conveys the importance of companionship and support during a difficult time.

Duane Brand Obituary (1932 - 2024) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A funeral service in a historic church, with a large, ornate chandelier casting a soft, golden light. The image captures the grandeur and solemnity of the setting, as well as the importance of community in funeral rituals.

Mark Meyer Obituary (1948 - 2025) - Kearney, NE - Fremont Tribune

A somber scene of a lone figure walking through a forest, their footsteps leaving imprints in the soft, fallen leaves. The image evokes a sense of solitude and reflection, as well as the beauty of nature in the face of loss.

Alice Stibor Obituary (1925 - 2025) - Scribner, NE - Fremont Tribune

A family, dressed in black, gathers around a table, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight. The image captures the intimacy and warmth of a shared meal, even during a difficult time.

Richard Schlenker Obituary (1934 - 2025) - Arlington, NE - Fremont Tribune

A close-up of a hand holding a small, delicate cross pendant. The pendant is made of gold and features a simple, elegant design. The image captures the personal and intimate nature of funeral rituals.

David Schroeder Obituary (1932 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A somber portrait of a young man, his face illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight, standing in front of a graveside. The image conveys the raw emotion of grief and the importance of remembrance.

Cheryl Lamme Obituary (1943 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A group of children, dressed in black, stand together at a graveside, their faces illuminated by the soft, golden light of the setting sun. The image captures the innocence and vulnerability of youth, as well as the importance of community.

Arlene Vyhlidal Obituary (1939 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A funeral director, dressed in a formal suit, places a small, delicate bouquet of flowers on a grave. The flowers, in shades of blue and white, stand out against the dark soil. The image conveys a sense of respect and remembrance.

Richard Eklund Obituary (1936 - 2025) - Lodi, CA - Fremont Tribune

A somber scene of a lone figure standing at the edge of a vast, open field, gazing at the horizon. The image evokes a sense of solitude and reflection, as well as the beauty of nature in the face of loss.

Mark Scott Obituary (1954 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A family, dressed in their Sunday best, gathers around a graveside, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight. The image captures the importance of family unity and support during a time of loss.

Guy Hoff Obituary (1943 - 2021) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

Milo Polacek Obituary (1934 - 2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A funeral service in a modern, minimalist chapel, with soft, neutral lighting. The image captures the simplicity and elegance of the setting, as well as the importance of reflection and remembrance.

James Grasmick Obituary (2025) - Fremont, NE - Fremont Tribune

A somber portrait of a couple, their hands clasped, standing in front of a graveside. The image captures the strength and support of a loving partnership, even in the face of grief.

Anna Tonjes Obituary (1924 - 2020) - Scribner, NE - Fremont Tribune

A group of friends, all dressed in black, stand together at a graveside, their faces illuminated by the soft, golden light of the setting sun. The image conveys the importance of companionship and support during a difficult time.