OBITUARIES
Aug
13
2025
Joan L. Collier • Former Ord, NE Resident, 93
Joan L. (Hanson) Collier, of Lincoln, NE, (formally Ord, NE), passed away peacefully June 28, 2025 at the age of 93.
Joan lived a life marked by her intelligence, wit and loving nature. Joan graduated from Ord High School and went on to build a successful career as a legal secretary, tax preparer and in the insurance sector, where her hardworking and motivated character shined through. She was highly respected in her professional community for her dedication and expertise.
Joan was an avid seamstress, traveler and enjoyed her time working. These hobbies brought joy to her life, allowing her to express her caring and creative side.
Joan was the beloved mother of Jon and Jan. She is survived by one sister, Annabel Bulger of Norfolk, NE; her son, Jon and his children, Christopher, Cortney, stepdaughter, Ashley, and grandson, William; and her daughter, Jan (Joe) McCarville, and their children, Justin and Brendon.
Joan was proceeded in death by her husband, Maynard Collier, her brother, Roger Hanson, and her daughter-in-law, Janis.
Joan will be remembered for her loving and motivated spirit, her ability to bring laughter and joy to those around her, and her love for her family and friends. Her legacy will live on through her children and grandchildren.
In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.
Joan’s life was one of engagement and quiet personal strength, and will be missed by all that knew her.
Delta L. Orthman • Scotia, NE Resident, 92
Delta Lea Orthman of Scotia passed away peacefully Tues. Aug. 5, 2025 at Arbor Care Center in Ord, NE at the age of 92.
Funeral services were held Sat., Aug. 9, 2025 at the Scotia United Methodist Church. Pastor Bruce Phillips and Pastor Arsene Lumami officiated. Interment was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Scotia, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Family’s Choice. Ord Memorial Chapel was assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at ordmemorialchapel.com.
Delta Lea was born April 8, 1933 in Gosper County, southeast of Elwood, NE, to Edward and Margaret (Mauck) Wildman. She attended rural schools in Gosper and Furnas counties and graduated in 1951 from Wheeler Central High School in Bartlett.
Following high school, Delta taught in a rural school south of Red Cloud, NE. On July 11, 1952, Delta and David “Alvie” Orthman were united in marriage at Red Cloud. To this union, two children were born, David and Debra.
Mr. Orthman was serving in the U.S. Marine Corp when the couple was married. Delta accompanied Alvie to the different bases, living in Columbus, GA, Louisville, KY and Oceanside, CA. Following the service they returned to Nebraska and lived on a ranch in Wheeler County. In 1967, they purchased a farm north of Scotia where they resided until 1995, when they moved into Scotia. Alvie passed away on Aug. 29, 2000. Delta remained living in her home until her passing.
Delta was a member of the Scotia United Methodist Church where she was very active and taught Sunday School and Bible School and a charter member of the Scotia Garden Club.
She enjoyed working with children and was a Head Start teacher for over 13 years. She also helped with Cub Scouts and Girls Scouts.
Delta raised a large garden which she used for canning and sharing the fruits of her labor. Family was especially important to her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Debra Orthman of North Loup; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Gary Cadek of North Loup; five grandchildren, Shawn Orthman, Danielle (Ross) Knott, Jason Cadek (Nick Kramer), Cory (Megan) Cadek and Cyle Cadek; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters-in-law, Marge Wildman and Jenny Wildman.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alvie; Rick Baker; two brothers, Jerry and Whitey Wildman and a sister, Madeline Schaepler.
Aug
06
2025
Michael W. Gregory • United States Marine Corps, Army National Guard and Air Force National Guard Veteran • York, NE Resident, 68
Michael W. Gregory, 68, of York, formerly of Ord, passed away unexpectedly in York, NE.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 8, 2025 at the Ord Veterans Club. Private Inurnment will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Military Honors will be presented at the graveside by the U.S. Marine Corp Honor Guard, Ord VFW Post 7029, American Legion Post #38, and Sons of the American Legion Post #38. Memorials are suggested to Vets Got Pets through the Nebraska VA or encourage others to adopt a vet and help their neighbors.
Ord Memorial Chapel is assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at ordmemorialchapel.com.
Michael Wayne was born Nov. 16, 1956, at Lincoln, NE to Wayne W. and Audrey K. (Caselton) Gregory. He was raised on the family farm near Ord where he received his education and graduated from Ord High School in 1975. During his high school years he excelled in football and boxing.
Mike married Bernadette Ryan in 1976, and had two children, Sandra Kaye and Nicholas Joseph. He later married Debra Sonne in 1991, and was blessed with two more children, Sarah Lynn and Joseph Wayne.
In 1976, Mike enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served during the First Gulf War and was involved in artillery training, jungle combat and received numerous achievements. Following the Marines, he returned to Nebraska where he worked as a policeman in St. Paul and Grand Island.
Mike continued to serve in the Army National Guard and Air Force National Guard. While in the Air Force National Guard, Mike completed Biomedical Equipment Repair in 2000. He lastly served overseas as a Military Policeman for the United Nations in Kosovo and Afghanistan until he retired from the military. Mike regained civilian life in 2005 and returned to his hometown of Ord. He later moved to Omaha where he worked for Terracon. Following retirement, he settled in York.
Mike was a man of many talents, he knew a lot about a lot and was always willing to help anyone in need. He spent time shooting, hunting, four-wheeling, watching old history and western shows and listening to his large music collection. Mike enjoyed his family and hanging out with his cat, Austin.
His memberships included VFW, American Legion and NRA.
Survivors include two sons, Nicholas Reynolds (Kimber) of Salida, CO and Joseph Gregory of Ord; one daughter, Sarah Gregory (Nick Hay) of Wahoo; five grandchildren; two sisters, Rebecca Dawson (James) of Lincoln, and Laura Reurink (Jeff) of Sioux Falls, SD; a brother, Scott Gregory (Nancy) of Plattsmouth; and six nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Sandra Gregory.
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