OBITUARIES
Nov
05
2025
Ralph A. Carman • United States Army Veteran • Ord, NE Resident, 89
Ralph A. Carman of Ord passed away Mon., Nov. 3, 2025 at the Arbor Center in Ord, NE at the age of 89.
A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 7, 2025 at the Ord Memorial Chapel. Graveside Interment and Military Honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 11, 2025 at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Des Moines, IA. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Ord Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Ord Memorial Chapel is assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at ordmemorialchapel.com.
Ralph Arthur Carman was born June 25, 1936 in Des Moines, IA to Glenn H. and Esther N. Carman. He grew up in Woodward, IA and attended school at Gardner Consolidated, Woodward High School and graduated from Dawson High School.
Following high school, Ralph continued his education at a Railroad Telegraphy School in Omaha. In February of 1955, he joined the United States Army and did tours in Germany, Hawaii, Korea, Vietnam and stateside. He retired from the Army in March of 1975.
After the Army, Ralph first worked at the YDC in Kearney and was a Deputy for the Sherman County Sheriff’s Department. In 1979, he settled in Ord and was a police officer for the City of Ord until he retired in 1998.
Ralph was united in marriage to Winifred Ann Grantham on Feb. 29, 1960 in Manhattan, KS. Winnie passed away on July 15, 2008.
Ralph was a member of the IOOF, Patriarchs Militant, VFW and Association of the United States Army. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking and watching T.V.
Survivors include two stepsons, Richard D. Burns of Holden, LA and Lloyd E. (Christina) Blevins of Fayetteville, NC; a daughter, Michelle Carman of Ord; stepdaughter, Mary (Steven) Haynes of Bradenton, FL; stepdaughter-in-law Karen Burns; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Winnie; and a stepson, John E. Burns.
Jerome D. "Jerry" Bauer • United States Navy Veteran • Ord, NE Resident, 83
Jerome D. "Jerry" Bauer of Ord passed away from complications of Parkinson’s Disease Fri., Oct. 31, 2025 at the Valley County Health System hospital in Ord, NE at the age of 83.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tues., Nov. 4, 2025, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord. Father Mark Maresh was the Mass Celebrant. Graveside Interment Service was in the St. Michael's Cemetery at Spalding, NE, conducted by Father Lawrence Vadakkan. Military Honors were presented at the cemetery by the James Kessler American Legion Post #299. Memorials are suggested to the family’s choice for future designation. Ord Memorial Chapel was assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at ordmemorialchapel.com.
Jerome David Bauer was born Feb. 15, 1942 in Spalding, NE to Vincent J. and Mary A. (Krick) Bauer. He was raised on the family farm and received his early education at District #10 Country School and graduated from Spalding Academy in 1959.
Shortly after high school Jerry served in the United States Navy. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he attended Milford Tech School and became a diesel mechanic. He first worked at John Deere in Spalding then settled in Ord. While in Ord he worked at John Deere, then for Knight Trucking as a mechanic and drove a truck. Jerry’s career that gave him the most enjoyment was being a bus driver for Ord Public Schools; he loved his bus kids.
Jerry had many interests in the community. He was a pilot and loved the challenges of crop dusting. He was a rodeo clown and salesman for Texas Refinery, selling roofing materials.
Jerry was deeply devoted to his faith and was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church where he did volunteer maintenance within the church and St. Mary’s School. He belonged to the St. Stephen’s Ministry and Knights of Columbus.
Jerry was a man that had a gift of common sense and was willing to help anyone with anything.
Survivors include two sisters, Sr. Dolores Vincent Bauer of St. Scholastic Monastery, Fort Smith, AR and Carolyn Bauer of Denver, CO and many loving cousins, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Collette Bauer; and many aunts, uncles and relatives.
Harold E. Bartholomew • Taylor, NE Resident, 83
Harold E. Bartholomew of Taylor passed away Sun., Nov. 2, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society-St. John’s in Kearney, NE at the age of 83.
Harold Eugene was born on May 26, 1942, at Taylor, NE to Earl and Muriel (VanSlyke) Bartholomew. He was raised in Taylor where he received his education and graduated from Taylor High School in 1960. Following high school, he worked in construction and was a ranch hand.
On July 10, 1965, Harold and Judy Maxson were united in marriage at Taylor. To this union, two children were born, Brent and Shonna. Harold lived all his life in Taylor. In the early 1970s he began driving a truck which he spent most of his adult life working at.
Harold was very proud of his large garden and yard. He enjoyed watching westerns, especially "Gun Smoke." Family time and his grandchildren were his favorite pastimes.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judy of Taylor; son, Brent Bartholomew of Kearney; daughter and son-in-law, Shonna and Ty Behmerwohld of Kearney; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and June Bartholomew of Columbus; and a sister, Gloria Dunbar of Overland Park, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Cindy Bartholomew; grandson, Colby Bartholomew; a sister and two brothers-in-law, Sharon and John Ruzicka and Larry Dunbar; and a nephew, Brian Dunbar.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Fri., Nov. 7, 2025 at the Calamus Trinity Methodist Church in Burwell, NE. Pastor Alan Petersen will officiate. Private Inurnment will be in the Taylor Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Family’s Choice for future designation.
Still Waters Funeral Parlor is assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at stillwatersfuneralparlor.com.
Gwynevere "Gwyn" A. Walters • Wasilla, AK Resident, 20
Gwynevere "Gwyn" Alexis Walters, age 20, passed away on Oct. 19, 2025 in Wasilla, AK. Born April 11, 2005 in Grand Island, NE, Gwyn brought joy and light to those around her from the very beginning.
A recent graduate of McCool Junction High School in Nebraska, Class of 2024, Gwyn had already begun to leave a meaningful mark on the world through her compassion and dedication to others. She had a special gift for connecting with people of all ages and abilities. Her love for working with children with special needs and her devotion to caring for the elderly reflected a heart full of empathy and kindness.
Gwyn was known for her vibrant personality – quirky, joyful and full of life. She had a deep affection for turtles and found joy in playing video games, and her eccentric style and her amazing love of cooking. Her unique spirit made her unforgettable to those who knew her. She cared deeply about everyone she met and gave freely of herself in both life and death as an organ and blood donor.
She is lovingly remembered by her mother, Sally Schrader; father, Anthony Walters; her other father, Brandon Schrader; stepmother, Jackie Walters; boyfriend, Noah Haywood; brothers, Eric Jorgensen, Corey Schrader, and Oliver Walters; grandparents, Kent and Melinda Jorgensen and Bob and Vanessa Walters and Theresa Sharp; aunts and uncles, Penny and Chuck Harbourt, Josh and Brandy Schrader-Brown, DJ Schrader-Brown and Lindsey Schrader-Brown, Allan Brown; and numerous cousins and many friends.
Gwyn was preceded in death by her other mother, Carolyn Walters; great-grandmother, Shirley Jorgensen; grandfather, Rob Sharp; great-grandfather, George Brown; and great-grandmother, Selina Brown.
Though her time with us was far too short, Gwyn's legacy lives on through the lives she touched with her warmth, generosity, and unwavering compassion. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.
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