Pastor Phone

Pastor Norlyn Bartens (618) 553-9932
graceneligh@gmail.com
Worship times: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Saturday Evening before 1st and 3rd Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Baptism - Kimber Skye Christiansen

Heavenly angels rejoice with us as Christ pours out His gracious water of Baptism upon Kimber Skye daughter of Kyler and Alyssa Christiansen.  Sponsors are Dallus Christiansen and Zane Christiansen and witnesses are Perry and Leah Schaller.  May God in His good grace keep her in the true faith by His Holy Word.

Friday, December 8, 2017

+ Sydney Loofe + Memorial Service

Memorial Services for Sydney Loofe age 24 of Lincoln, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh, NE with Pastor David Kuhfal, Officiating.  Visitation with the family will be Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh, Nebraska.  Arrangements are being conducted by Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Neligh.  Condolences may be directed to the family at www.beyersnidermemorialfh.com

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that a monetary donation be made to be used for a memorial at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo.

Sydney Irene Loofe of Lincoln, NE was born in Broken Bow, NE on August 21, 1993 to George and Susie Loofe and lived in Arcadia, NE until she was 7 years old.  Her family moved to Neligh, NE where she went to Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools from 2nd grade until her graduation in May of 2011.  She was baptized in September 1993 at Grace Lutheran Church in Ord, NE and confirmed on May 6, 2007 at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh, NE.  She has now passed through heaven's pearly gates.

Sydney Loofe Obituary Photo

Sydney was a lover of the outdoors.  She loved to go fishing and also enjoyed a round of golf.  She was a caring individual who was known for having a loving, kind heart as many friends, Menards customers, and fellow employees would attest to.  Sydney was also extremely passionate about animals and leaves behind her cat, Mimzy.

Sydney is survived by her parents George and Susie Loofe of Neligh, NE, her brother Levi Loofe of Valentine, NE, her sister MacKenzie Loofe of Neligh, NE, and her grandmother Betty Johnson of Osmond, NE.  She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Sydney was preceded in death by her grandfathers George Loofe Sr., John Fuller, and Dwaine Johnson, by her grandmother Irene Fuller, and by her Uncle Danny Johnson.





Thursday, December 7, 2017

+ Danald A Reinke + Funeral

Funeral Services for Donald A. Reinke, age 93 of Neligh, Nebraska will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh, with Pastor David Kuhfal, Officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hills Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by Neligh American Legion Post #172 and VFW Post #5287 and Legion Riders. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Neligh. Donald passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Neligh Care and Rehabilitation in Neligh, NE. Arrangements are being conducted by Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Neligh.

Donald Arthur Reinke Obituary Photo

Donald Arthur Reinke was born on September 26, 1924 to Ferdinand and Meta (Schlecht) Reinke at Neligh, NE. He attended school at District #83 and later received his GED. He was enlisted in the United States Army on February 24, 1945 at Fort Levenworth, KS and served in Osaka, Japan for 8 months. Was discharged on December 9, 1946 at Camp Beale, CA. Awards and Medals during the services were Asiatic Pacific Campaign, Good Conduct, WWII Victory, Army Occupation. His highest grade held Tec. 5/Corporal. On August 26, 1951 he was united in marriage to Lois Hoefer at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Neligh. They celebrated 66 years together. He farmed North of Neligh and raised hereford cattle most of his life. He was a member of Farmers Coop, VFW Post #5287, School Dist #4, Farm Bureau, and very active in his church. He enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, and games.

He is survived by his wife, Lois. Daughters, Elaine (Jerry) Wallace of Spirit Lake, IA and Joyce (Larry) Kassebaum of Beatrice, NE. Granddaughter, Jessica (Adam) Juza of Dickens, IA.

Preceded in death by his parents and infant son James Lewis. Four brothers, Howard, Bernard, Elvin, and Wilbert. Two sisters, Elta Middleton and Iola Schacht.