Wilma Mae Hackney, 86 of North Platte passed away December 4, 2022 at Great Plains Health. Wilma was born on March 21, 1936 in Palisade, Colorado to Fred and Tina Donahoo Hollopeter. She grew up in Cherry County, moving to Omaha at the age of 19 where she attended secretarial school, and later on, beauty school. Wilma worked as a beautician. She was united in marriage to William Hackney November 17, 1957. The couple made their home in Omaha and later moved to Wood Lake, near Ainsworth. Bill and Wilma went to Bible College in Florida and went on Village Missions, serving churches without pastors. After retiring, they moved to North Platte to be closer to family. Wilma worked at Great Plains where the couple began their foster care life, taking care of 40 children through the years. Many of the kids they fostered stayed in touch and will forever be touched by the care of the Hackneys. Wilma was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and knitting, and taking care of her home.

Survivors include her sons, William Fred Hackney of North Platte and Chris (Mackenzie) Anderson of Omaha; daughters, Stephanie (Jesse) Sutphin of North Platte and Linda Holmes of Syracuse, Kansas; grandsons, Austin F. Hackney and Cody M. Hackney both of Kearney; grandchildren, Rawlins and Harlin Anderson, Jayna and Owen Sutphin, and Darrin Holmes; sister-in-law, Mary Hollopeter of North Platte; special friends, Jim and Roquelle Kemp; many other family members, children, and friends.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1998; and brothers, Jack Hollopeter and Willard Hollopeter.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Bethel Bible Camp in Wellfleet. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend John Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be noon to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Wilma Hackney</figcaption>
 </figure>Wilma Mae Hackney, 86 of North Platte passed away December 4, 2022 at Great Plains Health. Wilma was born on March 21, 1936 in Palisade, Colorado to Fred and Tina Donahoo Hollopeter. She grew up in Cherry County, moving to Omaha at the age of 19 where she attended secretarial school, and later on, beauty school. Wilma worked as a beautician. She was united in marriage to William Hackney November 17, 1957. The couple made their home in Omaha and later moved to Wood Lake, near Ainsworth. Bill and Wilma went to Bible College in Florida and went on Village Missions, serving churches without pastors. After retiring, they moved to North Platte to be closer to family. Wilma worked at Great Plains where the couple began their foster care life, taking care of 40 children through the years. Many of the kids they fostered stayed in touch and will forever be touched by the care of the Hackneys. Wilma was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and knitting, and taking care of her home.Survivors include her sons, William Fred Hackney of North Platte and Chris (Mackenzie) Anderson of Omaha; daughters, Stephanie (Jesse) Sutphin of North Platte and Linda Holmes of Syracuse, Kansas; grandsons, Austin F. Hackney and Cody M. Hackney both of Kearney; grandchildren, Rawlins and Harlin Anderson, Jayna and Owen Sutphin, and Darrin Holmes; sister-in-law, Mary Hollopeter of North Platte; special friends, Jim and Roquelle Kemp; many other family members, children, and friends.Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1998; and brothers, Jack Hollopeter and Willard Hollopeter.In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Bethel Bible Camp in Wellfleet. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend John Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be noon to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Wilma Mae Hackney (1936-2022)

Joan K. Teel, 85, passed away December 2, 2022, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska.

Joan was born in Lexington, Nebraska, on November 7, 1937, to Vernon and Irene (Wilson) French. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1956. Joan married Marlyn Teel on August 18, 1956, in Lexington, Nebraska, where they made their home. She worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years. Joan was a member of the Lexington Women’s Bowling Association for 50 years, a member of the Lexington Community Foundation, and was part of the Ladies Auxillary VFW Post 111. Joan loved bowling, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, crafting, playing board games, crossword puzzles, watching Husker games, and traveling.

Joan is survived by her husband, Marlyn Teel of Lexington, NE; sons, Mike Teel of Denver, CO, and Mark Teel of Lincoln, NE; daughters, Diana (Leonard) Rainforth of Doniphan, NE, Rhonda (J.L.) Spray of Lincoln, NE; sisters, Judy (Harry T.) Danner of Plattsmouth, NE and Jean (George) Holbrook of Lexington, NE; grandchildren: Travis (Teana) Rainforth, Jeremy (Brandi) Rainforth, Jessica Betz (Jon Bittick), Gretchen (Branden) Wagner, Cassie (Tony) Skarka, Nathan (Sandy) Betz, John “Jack” Spray, Emma (Mike) Woodall, Grace (Jonathan) Halstead; and great-grandchildren: Elizabeth, Ben, Brian, Jytt, Mia, Atley, Teddy, Sawyer, Lynden, Auggie, Gloria, Hank, and Reagan. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Janet Trupp, and a brother, Larry French.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 10am at Reynolds- Love Funeral Home. The service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 4-7pm with the family to greet friends at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home. Memorials are kindly suggested to Lexington Community Foundation in Joan’s honor. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences the family by visiting reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

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 <figcaption>Joan Teel</figcaption>
 </figure>Joan K. Teel, 85, passed away December 2, 2022, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska.Joan was born in Lexington, Nebraska, on November 7, 1937, to Vernon and Irene (Wilson) French. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1956. Joan married Marlyn Teel on August 18, 1956, in Lexington, Nebraska, where they made their home. She worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years. Joan was a member of the Lexington Women’s Bowling Association for 50 years, a member of the Lexington Community Foundation, and was part of the Ladies Auxillary VFW Post 111. Joan loved bowling, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, crafting, playing board games, crossword puzzles, watching Husker games, and traveling.Joan is survived by her husband, Marlyn Teel of Lexington, NE; sons, Mike Teel of Denver, CO, and Mark Teel of Lincoln, NE; daughters, Diana (Leonard) Rainforth of Doniphan, NE, Rhonda (J.L.) Spray of Lincoln, NE; sisters, Judy (Harry T.) Danner of Plattsmouth, NE and Jean (George) Holbrook of Lexington, NE; grandchildren: Travis (Teana) Rainforth, Jeremy (Brandi) Rainforth, Jessica Betz (Jon Bittick), Gretchen (Branden) Wagner, Cassie (Tony) Skarka, Nathan (Sandy) Betz, John “Jack” Spray, Emma (Mike) Woodall, Grace (Jonathan) Halstead; and great-grandchildren: Elizabeth, Ben, Brian, Jytt, Mia, Atley, Teddy, Sawyer, Lynden, Auggie, Gloria, Hank, and Reagan. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Janet Trupp, and a brother, Larry French.Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 10am at Reynolds- Love Funeral Home. The service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 4-7pm with the family to greet friends at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home. Memorials are kindly suggested to Lexington Community Foundation in Joan’s honor. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences the family by visiting reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Joan Kay Teel (1937-2022)

James W. “JJ” Block, 70, of Lexington, NE passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Cozad Community Hospital.

Jim was born August 15, 1952, in Gothenburg, NE to James O. and Harriet (Tickle) Block. Jim graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1970. He was united in marriage, to the love of his life, Peggy Barnes on April 14, 1984, in Eddyville, NE. The couple made their home west of Lexington, NE in 1980. Jim began his trucking career right after high school with Keiser Trucking. He then worked for Bud Small and Duane Schoneman, Justa Truck Trucking, Sunrise Trucking, Nebraska Salt and Grain, and MRK. He retired from trucking in 2018. After retirement, he did help Denkers and Reeds with harvest. On August 15, 2020, Jim lost his left arm in a horrific mowing accident. In April of 2022, Jim moved into Meadowlark Pointe’s Memory Care Unit, in Cozad. Jim enjoyed golfing, gardening, and watching the Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball and football games. You could always find him on Friday nights cheering on a niece or nephew in one of their sports.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of Lexington, NE; his two cats Dawson and County; sisters, Charlotte (Lyle) Sitorius of Brady, NE, and Cynthia Cary of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; sister-in-law, Sharon (Tom) Kammerlohr of Parker CO, and sister-in-law, Betty (Curtis) Sargent of Cozad, NE; Brother-in-law, Kevin (Donna) Barnes of Sumner, NE and copious nieces and nephews, Raymond and Mary Sitorius of Brady, Randy and Debbie Sitorius of Topeka, Kansas, Richard and Jolene Sitorius of Brady, Shawn and Roberta Karchner of Brady, Ryan and Rebecca Sterns of Brady, Brad and Rebecca Cary of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Nathan and Melita Cary of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Ron and Betsi Bogie of Padroni, Colorado, Kurt and Terri Lovitt of Sumner, Larry and Ann Kammerlohr of Parker, Colorado, Linda and Trent Trampe of Amherst, Nebraska, Ethan and Courtney Barnes of Sumner, Cy and Shelby Barnes of Miller, as well as special friends, Dawn and Dave Dobbins, Tami and John Reynolds, Nicole Thorell and Kerry and Cris Teetor. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Everett and Vivian Barnes, brother-in-law Jan Olsen, and a great nephew Talon Trampe.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 10am at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington.&nbsp;Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Lexington, NE.&nbsp;Visitation will be Monday, December 5, 2022, from 4pm-7pm, with family present to greet friends, at Reynolds and Love Funeral Home.&nbsp;Memorial donations are kindly suggested to Meadowlark Pointe’s Fun Fund for the Memory Care Unit. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

James W. “JJ” Block, 70, of Lexington, NE passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Cozad Community Hospital.Jim was born August 15, 1952, in Gothenburg, NE to James O. and Harriet (Tickle) Block. Jim graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1970. He was united in marriage, to the love of his life, Peggy Barnes on April 14, 1984, in Eddyville, NE. The couple made their home west of Lexington, NE in 1980. Jim began his trucking career right after high school with Keiser Trucking. He then worked for Bud Small and Duane Schoneman, Justa Truck Trucking, Sunrise Trucking, Nebraska Salt and Grain, and MRK. He retired from trucking in 2018. After retirement, he did help Denkers and Reeds with harvest. On August 15, 2020, Jim lost his left arm in a horrific mowing accident. In April of 2022, Jim moved into Meadowlark Pointe’s Memory Care Unit, in Cozad. Jim enjoyed golfing, gardening, and watching the Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball and football games. You could always find him on Friday nights cheering on a niece or nephew in one of their sports.Jim is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of Lexington, NE; his two cats Dawson and County; sisters, Charlotte (Lyle) Sitorius of Brady, NE, and Cynthia Cary of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; sister-in-law, Sharon (Tom) Kammerlohr of Parker CO, and sister-in-law, Betty (Curtis) Sargent of Cozad, NE; Brother-in-law, Kevin (Donna) Barnes of Sumner, NE and copious nieces and nephews, Raymond and Mary Sitorius of Brady, Randy and Debbie Sitorius of Topeka, Kansas, Richard and Jolene Sitorius of Brady, Shawn and Roberta Karchner of Brady, Ryan and Rebecca Sterns of Brady, Brad and Rebecca Cary of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Nathan and Melita Cary of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Ron and Betsi Bogie of Padroni, Colorado, Kurt and Terri Lovitt of Sumner, Larry and Ann Kammerlohr of Parker, Colorado, Linda and Trent Trampe of Amherst, Nebraska, Ethan and Courtney Barnes of Sumner, Cy and Shelby Barnes of Miller, as well as special friends, Dawn and Dave Dobbins, Tami and John Reynolds, Nicole Thorell and Kerry and Cris Teetor. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Everett and Vivian Barnes, brother-in-law Jan Olsen, and a great nephew Talon Trampe.Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 10am at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington.&nbsp;Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Lexington, NE.&nbsp;Visitation will be Monday, December 5, 2022, from 4pm-7pm, with family present to greet friends, at Reynolds and Love Funeral Home.&nbsp;Memorial donations are kindly suggested to Meadowlark Pointe’s Fun Fund for the Memory Care Unit. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

James W. Block (1952-2022)

Bonita K Hollenhors, age 70, of Trenton, NE passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

Bonita was born April 6, 1952 in Imperial, NE to parents Fred Grant and Helen Elizabeth (Colling) Martin.&nbsp; She was one of five children born to this union.&nbsp; Bonita attended school in McCook, NE, graduating with the Class of 1970.&nbsp; On June 30, 1973 Bonita married Cary L. Hollenhors at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with four children.&nbsp; Bonita was very family-oriented, caring lovingly for Cary’s parents and her family.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, gardening and watching Nebraska Football.&nbsp; Bonita was preceded in death by her parents; Cary’s parents; and her brothers, James Bernard (Bev) Martin and Clifford Anthony Martin; and an half infant sister, Meredith Colling. Bonita is survived by her husband, Cary Hollenhors of Trenton; daughters, Tammy (Robert) Turpin and Michelle Lynn, both of Trenton; sons, Jeffrey (Amanda) Hollenhors of Colby, KS and Jerome (Sheree) Hollenhors of McCook; sisters, Frieda (Bernard) Goetze of Norcatur, KS, and Bernadette (LaVerne) Miller of Norfolk, NE; and sister in law, Carol Martin of Sharon Springs, KS. &nbsp;Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, and &nbsp;numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested in Bonita’s name to be designated at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5 to7:30pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7:30 at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton with Father Gary Brethour as Celebrant. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Wednesday December 7, 2022 at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton with Father Gary Brethour as Celebrant. Burial will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.

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 <figcaption>Bonita Hollenhors</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonita K Hollenhors, age 70, of Trenton, NE passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.Bonita was born April 6, 1952 in Imperial, NE to parents Fred Grant and Helen Elizabeth (Colling) Martin.&nbsp; She was one of five children born to this union.&nbsp; Bonita attended school in McCook, NE, graduating with the Class of 1970.&nbsp; On June 30, 1973 Bonita married Cary L. Hollenhors at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with four children.&nbsp; Bonita was very family-oriented, caring lovingly for Cary’s parents and her family.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, gardening and watching Nebraska Football.&nbsp; Bonita was preceded in death by her parents; Cary’s parents; and her brothers, James Bernard (Bev) Martin and Clifford Anthony Martin; and an half infant sister, Meredith Colling. Bonita is survived by her husband, Cary Hollenhors of Trenton; daughters, Tammy (Robert) Turpin and Michelle Lynn, both of Trenton; sons, Jeffrey (Amanda) Hollenhors of Colby, KS and Jerome (Sheree) Hollenhors of McCook; sisters, Frieda (Bernard) Goetze of Norcatur, KS, and Bernadette (LaVerne) Miller of Norfolk, NE; and sister in law, Carol Martin of Sharon Springs, KS. &nbsp;Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, and &nbsp;numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested in Bonita’s name to be designated at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5 to7:30pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7:30 at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton with Father Gary Brethour as Celebrant. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Wednesday December 7, 2022 at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton with Father Gary Brethour as Celebrant. Burial will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.

Bonita Hollenhors (1952-2022)

Jean Sehnert, age 93, of McCook, passed away Friday evening, December 2, 2022 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 10AM-7PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.&nbsp; The family will greet friends from 5PM-7PM.&nbsp;

Peace Lutheran Church of McCook was a second home to Jean; for this reason, the family will greet friends at the church beginning at 11AM, Friday morning, December 9, 2022 for a time of fellowship and community; refreshments and light snacks will be provided.&nbsp; Funeral services will follow beginning at 2PM, Friday afternoon, December 9, 2022 with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook.

Services will be livestreamed through the Peace Lutheran Church webpage for those unable to attend.

Memorials in Jean's name are suggested to the Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation of McCook, Community HealthCare and Hospice of McCook, or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Jean Sehnert</figcaption>
 </figure>Jean Sehnert, age 93, of McCook, passed away Friday evening, December 2, 2022 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 10AM-7PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.&nbsp; The family will greet friends from 5PM-7PM.&nbsp;Peace Lutheran Church of McCook was a second home to Jean; for this reason, the family will greet friends at the church beginning at 11AM, Friday morning, December 9, 2022 for a time of fellowship and community; refreshments and light snacks will be provided.&nbsp; Funeral services will follow beginning at 2PM, Friday afternoon, December 9, 2022 with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook.Services will be livestreamed through the Peace Lutheran Church webpage for those unable to attend.Memorials in Jean's name are suggested to the Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation of McCook, Community HealthCare and Hospice of McCook, or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.&nbsp;

Jean Kathleen Sehnert (1929-2022)

Lloyd Bennett “Bud” Keenportz, age 85, formerly of McCook, NE, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, NE. He was born September 18, 1937 in Dodge City, Kansas to Lloyd and Lena Keenportz. Bud graduated from Dodge City High School in 1956. After graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Judith Ann Anderson. They were married on August 15, 1956. They made their home in Dodge City, Kansas, where they started their family. During this time in Dodge City, Bud held many sales positions. He enjoyed selling Coca-Cola and during this time he worked for John Pressney Enterprises at the sugar warehouse. In 1976, he made his career with Cornbelt, which brought his family to McCook, NE. During his McCook years he worked off and on at Cornbelt and RSA Microtech. One of the highlights of living in McCook was owning and operating Barbe’s Marina at the Red Willow Lake. Bud was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church. He was a Deacon and held various other positions in the church. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his kids. As he grew older his hobbies included wood working, coin, gun, and various other antique collecting. Other hobbies that Bud enjoyed were smoking meat, barbecuing, and passing that love onto his sons and grandsons. Grandpa Bud was a grandpa to everyone including the staff and friends at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, NE, where he spent the last two years of his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his three sisters and brothers in law, one infant son, Lloyd Keenportz, and one infant granddaughter, Haley. He is survived by his children, Brian Keith of McCook, NE, Jon Bruce and wife, Gina of Beaver City, NE, Rebecca Ann of McCook, NE, Brent Wayne and wife, Tracy of Grand Island, NE. Grandpa Bud has eight grandchildren who he loved and adored: Steven, Jon, Zach, Jesse and Makayla, Josh and wife Darcie, Mekenzie and husband Roman, Hannah and Nathan, Myah and Alec. He has three great granddaughters Olivia, Hadley, and Jade; three great grandsons Jacob, Bently, and Cordell.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 5:00pm-7:00pm with family present. Funeral services will be Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11:00am at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel, McCook, with burial immediately following at Memorial Park, McCook. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be given in his name.

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 </figure>Lloyd Bennett “Bud” Keenportz, age 85, formerly of McCook, NE, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, NE. He was born September 18, 1937 in Dodge City, Kansas to Lloyd and Lena Keenportz. Bud graduated from Dodge City High School in 1956. After graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Judith Ann Anderson. They were married on August 15, 1956. They made their home in Dodge City, Kansas, where they started their family. During this time in Dodge City, Bud held many sales positions. He enjoyed selling Coca-Cola and during this time he worked for John Pressney Enterprises at the sugar warehouse. In 1976, he made his career with Cornbelt, which brought his family to McCook, NE. During his McCook years he worked off and on at Cornbelt and RSA Microtech. One of the highlights of living in McCook was owning and operating Barbe’s Marina at the Red Willow Lake. Bud was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church. He was a Deacon and held various other positions in the church. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his kids. As he grew older his hobbies included wood working, coin, gun, and various other antique collecting. Other hobbies that Bud enjoyed were smoking meat, barbecuing, and passing that love onto his sons and grandsons. Grandpa Bud was a grandpa to everyone including the staff and friends at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, NE, where he spent the last two years of his life.He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his three sisters and brothers in law, one infant son, Lloyd Keenportz, and one infant granddaughter, Haley. He is survived by his children, Brian Keith of McCook, NE, Jon Bruce and wife, Gina of Beaver City, NE, Rebecca Ann of McCook, NE, Brent Wayne and wife, Tracy of Grand Island, NE. Grandpa Bud has eight grandchildren who he loved and adored: Steven, Jon, Zach, Jesse and Makayla, Josh and wife Darcie, Mekenzie and husband Roman, Hannah and Nathan, Myah and Alec. He has three great granddaughters Olivia, Hadley, and Jade; three great grandsons Jacob, Bently, and Cordell.Visitation will be Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 5:00pm-7:00pm with family present. Funeral services will be Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11:00am at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel, McCook, with burial immediately following at Memorial Park, McCook. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be given in his name.

Lloyd "Bud" Bennett Keenportz (1937-2022)

Suzanne “Sue” Elizabeth McClelland Stoney, 73, of Herndon, Kansas, was 
born August 8, 1949, in Fairbury, Nebraska. She died on December 1, 
2022, at the age of 73 in Kearney, Nebraska. 
Sue was united in marriage with Lewis Stoney on May 7, 1966. To this 
union were born four children: Teresa, Daniel, Barbara and Elizabeth. Sue and Lewis made their forever home in Herndon, Kansas. Sue found her 
passion in geriatric care and spent many years providing facility care 
as well as in home care. Sue had a talent for crochet and created many 
beautiful afghans. She loved her flower garden and plants and enjoyed 
tending to them. 
Sue was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Stoney; her parents, 
George McClelland and Marian Garcia; her father-in-law and 
mother-in-law, Harvey and Roseanna Stoney; her brother, Robert 
McClelland; and two great-granddaughters. Sue is survived by her husband, Lewis, of the home; her children Teresa 
(Terry) Gotchall, of Ogallala, Nebraska; Daniel (Myra) Stoney of McCook,
 Nebraska and Elizabeth Stoney, Rexford, Kansas; granddaughters, 
Rosemarie (Tristan) and Haley (Jeron); grandsons Paul, Austin and 
Dalton, her brother Bill McClelland and sister Claudia McClelland; 
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. 
Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2022, with a 
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Herndon. &nbsp;Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and sent in care
 of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Suzanne “Sue” Elizabeth McClelland Stoney, 73, of Herndon, Kansas, was 
born August 8, 1949, in Fairbury, Nebraska. She died on December 1, 
2022, at the age of 73 in Kearney, Nebraska. 
Sue was united in marriage with Lewis Stoney on May 7, 1966. To this 
union were born four children: Teresa, Daniel, Barbara and Elizabeth. Sue and Lewis made their forever home in Herndon, Kansas. Sue found her 
passion in geriatric care and spent many years providing facility care 
as well as in home care. Sue had a talent for crochet and created many 
beautiful afghans. She loved her flower garden and plants and enjoyed 
tending to them. 
Sue was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Stoney; her parents, 
George McClelland and Marian Garcia; her father-in-law and 
mother-in-law, Harvey and Roseanna Stoney; her brother, Robert 
McClelland; and two great-granddaughters. Sue is survived by her husband, Lewis, of the home; her children Teresa 
(Terry) Gotchall, of Ogallala, Nebraska; Daniel (Myra) Stoney of McCook,
 Nebraska and Elizabeth Stoney, Rexford, Kansas; granddaughters, 
Rosemarie (Tristan) and Haley (Jeron); grandsons Paul, Austin and 
Dalton, her brother Bill McClelland and sister Claudia McClelland; 
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. 
Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2022, with a 
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Herndon. &nbsp;Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and sent in care
 of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Suzanne 'Sue' Elizabeth McClelland Stoney (1949-2022)

Donald Dean Brandt, age 88, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his home in Kinship Pointe.

Don was born April 10, 1934 in Beatrice, NE to parents Fred A and Tena (Grussing) Brandt.&nbsp; He was one of four children who grew up in Beatrice. Don attended school in both Beatrice and Hastings, NE, graduating from Beatrice High School with the Class of 1952.&nbsp;

Before leaving for the service, Don married the love of his life, Marilyn Brandt on August 21, 1954 in Beatrice.&nbsp; The couple became parents to four sons.

Following high school, Don attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where he played football for the Cornhuskers.&nbsp; In 1954, he enlisted in the United States Army. Don proudly served his country from 1954 until his Honorable Discharge in 1956.&nbsp; Upon his return, Don used his GI Bill to finish his education at the University of Nebraska, graduating in 1958. He then attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where he earned his master’s degree in Education in 1963. &nbsp;

Don was an educator for over thirty years, teaching in Aurora, Colorado public schools.&nbsp; He spent his summers working at area parks and golf courses, enjoying the outdoors.&nbsp;

Following Marilyn’s retirement in 1995, Don and Marilyn moved to McCook. Don worked at Heritage Hills Golf Course and volunteered at St. Alban’s Church and the Food Pantry.&nbsp;

Don was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ted Brandt; one brother, Delbert Brandt; his two sisters, Winifred (Dale) Workman and Florene Burton; and a granddaughter, Jolene Burns.

Those left to celebrate his life are his wife Marilyn Brandt of McCook; sons, James Brandt of McCook and Tim (Linda) Brandt, Kelly Brandt and John Brandt all of Colorado; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host of extended family members and friends.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald Dean Brandt, age 88, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his home in Kinship Pointe.Don was born April 10, 1934 in Beatrice, NE to parents Fred A and Tena (Grussing) Brandt.&nbsp; He was one of four children who grew up in Beatrice. Don attended school in both Beatrice and Hastings, NE, graduating from Beatrice High School with the Class of 1952.&nbsp;Before leaving for the service, Don married the love of his life, Marilyn Brandt on August 21, 1954 in Beatrice.&nbsp; The couple became parents to four sons.Following high school, Don attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where he played football for the Cornhuskers.&nbsp; In 1954, he enlisted in the United States Army. Don proudly served his country from 1954 until his Honorable Discharge in 1956.&nbsp; Upon his return, Don used his GI Bill to finish his education at the University of Nebraska, graduating in 1958. He then attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where he earned his master’s degree in Education in 1963. &nbsp;Don was an educator for over thirty years, teaching in Aurora, Colorado public schools.&nbsp; He spent his summers working at area parks and golf courses, enjoying the outdoors.&nbsp;Following Marilyn’s retirement in 1995, Don and Marilyn moved to McCook. Don worked at Heritage Hills Golf Course and volunteered at St. Alban’s Church and the Food Pantry.&nbsp;Don was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ted Brandt; one brother, Delbert Brandt; his two sisters, Winifred (Dale) Workman and Florene Burton; and a granddaughter, Jolene Burns.Those left to celebrate his life are his wife Marilyn Brandt of McCook; sons, James Brandt of McCook and Tim (Linda) Brandt, Kelly Brandt and John Brandt all of Colorado; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host of extended family members and friends.&nbsp;

Donald Dean Brandt (1934-2022)

&nbsp; Doris Jenkins, 85, of Ogallala, passed away November 30, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Doris was born on October 10, 1937, at Dunlap, Iowa, to Svend Aage and Doris Ellen (Price) Petersen. She graduated from Dunlap High School with the class of 1955. Doris graduated from Omaha Baptist Bible College, where she met the love of her life, Donald "Don" Jenkins. On March 18, 1962, Doris and Don were married at the First Baptist Church in Walnut, Iowa. Their union was blessed with five children: John, Mark, Brian, Jill, and Julie. Doris operated a daycare for many years out of her home. When her children were grown, she began working at the Kersenbrock Drug Store. She eventually went to work for Coast to Coast, later True Value, which was a job that she sincerely enjoyed. Doris had an ear and an eye for the beautiful as she cultivated a lifelong love of music and writing. She played the saxophone, and for a season of her life, she even enjoyed playing in the Ogallala Community Band. When Doris wrote, she expressed herself with a poetic style that allowed for an insightful gaze at her heart. Doris was a woman of deep faith. She committed her life to Jesus at the age of 8, and was subsequently baptized. Her life was undergirded by faith, which showed in her love for her husband, family, and the people with whom she interacted. Doris had the heart of a servant and knew where her grace and strength came from. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Donald, in 2021; brother, Ray Petersen; sister, Darlene Petersen; brothers-in-law, Henry Nash and George Nash. Survivors include her children, John Jenkins, of Boulder, CO, Mark Jenkins, of Costa Mesa, CA, Brian (Lori) Jenkins, of Kearney, Jill (Steve) Max of Ogallala, and Julie (Greg) Stokes, of Sidney; grandchildren, Lexi, Joshua, Hannah, Devon, &amp; Logan; Collin &amp; Miranda; Stephanie (Jon), Amber (Don), Conner (Rachel), &amp; Jade; Jonathon, Taylor, Natalie, Samantha, &amp; Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Elliana, Augustus, and Theodore; siblings, Pete (Phyllis) Petersen of Sahuarita, AZ, Em Nash of Kingman, AZ; along with many other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to New Hope Church or First Baptist Church in Oxford, NE, in Doris' memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live. Services will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 10:00 am at New Hope Church in Ogallala with Pastor Matt Waitley officiating. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2 pm until 4 pm, at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Doris Jenkins, 85, of Ogallala, passed away November 30, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Doris was born on October 10, 1937, at Dunlap, Iowa, to Svend Aage and Doris Ellen (Price) Petersen. She graduated from Dunlap High School with the class of 1955. Doris graduated from Omaha Baptist Bible College, where she met the love of her life, Donald "Don" Jenkins. On March 18, 1962, Doris and Don were married at the First Baptist Church in Walnut, Iowa. Their union was blessed with five children: John, Mark, Brian, Jill, and Julie. Doris operated a daycare for many years out of her home. When her children were grown, she began working at the Kersenbrock Drug Store. She eventually went to work for Coast to Coast, later True Value, which was a job that she sincerely enjoyed. Doris had an ear and an eye for the beautiful as she cultivated a lifelong love of music and writing. She played the saxophone, and for a season of her life, she even enjoyed playing in the Ogallala Community Band. When Doris wrote, she expressed herself with a poetic style that allowed for an insightful gaze at her heart. Doris was a woman of deep faith. She committed her life to Jesus at the age of 8, and was subsequently baptized. Her life was undergirded by faith, which showed in her love for her husband, family, and the people with whom she interacted. Doris had the heart of a servant and knew where her grace and strength came from. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Donald, in 2021; brother, Ray Petersen; sister, Darlene Petersen; brothers-in-law, Henry Nash and George Nash. Survivors include her children, John Jenkins, of Boulder, CO, Mark Jenkins, of Costa Mesa, CA, Brian (Lori) Jenkins, of Kearney, Jill (Steve) Max of Ogallala, and Julie (Greg) Stokes, of Sidney; grandchildren, Lexi, Joshua, Hannah, Devon, &amp; Logan; Collin &amp; Miranda; Stephanie (Jon), Amber (Don), Conner (Rachel), &amp; Jade; Jonathon, Taylor, Natalie, Samantha, &amp; Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Elliana, Augustus, and Theodore; siblings, Pete (Phyllis) Petersen of Sahuarita, AZ, Em Nash of Kingman, AZ; along with many other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to New Hope Church or First Baptist Church in Oxford, NE, in Doris' memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live. Services will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 10:00 am at New Hope Church in Ogallala with Pastor Matt Waitley officiating. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2 pm until 4 pm, at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Doris Jenkins (1937-2022)

Jeff Hulett, 73, of Thedford, passed away November 28, 2022.&nbsp; He was born on May 28, 1949 to Louise and Mildred (Wooteon) Hulett in Jacksonville, GA.

Jeff enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Germany and Viet Nam.&nbsp; He was good at fixing vehicles and knew what was wrong just by listening.&nbsp; Jeff was an animal lover and will be greatly missed by his chihuahua Bandit.&nbsp; Jeff loved his family very much.

Jeff is survived by wife, Nancy of Thedford; sons, Robey, Kevin and Tracy Hulett; sisters, Martha Boney, Jessie Smith, Maudlene Spires; brother, D.L. Hulett; and his grandchildren.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Franklin and Elcie Hulett.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Jeff Hulett, 73, of Thedford, passed away November 28, 2022.&nbsp; He was born on May 28, 1949 to Louise and Mildred (Wooteon) Hulett in Jacksonville, GA.Jeff enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Germany and Viet Nam.&nbsp; He was good at fixing vehicles and knew what was wrong just by listening.&nbsp; Jeff was an animal lover and will be greatly missed by his chihuahua Bandit.&nbsp; Jeff loved his family very much.Jeff is survived by wife, Nancy of Thedford; sons, Robey, Kevin and Tracy Hulett; sisters, Martha Boney, Jessie Smith, Maudlene Spires; brother, D.L. Hulett; and his grandchildren.Jeff was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Franklin and Elcie Hulett.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jeff Hulett (1949-2022)

Colleen&nbsp;Trisdale passed away November 30, 2022, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE, at the age of 62.

Colleen was born May 8, 1960, to Kenneth and Helen White in Alliance. She attended country school through the sixth grade, then school in Mullen where she graduated from Mullen High School in 1978. Colleen attended North Platte Beauty School and worked as a beautician for a number of years. She had many other jobs including bar tending, construction, food service, convenience stores and was a caregiver for the disadvantaged. Colleen was always willing to step up and help anyone out.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth White; infant sister, Kerry Ann White; her infant daughter, Jennifer Lea Cook; brother-in-law, Brent Miller; and her grandparents. Colleen is survived by her son, Brad Trisdale of North Platte; mother, Helen White of Thedford; sister, Deanna Miller of Clay Center; and her nieces, Amanda (Jesse) Furman and daughters, Emma and Miah, all of Gretna and Sheena Miller and children, Rhiannon and Hunter of Lincoln. She is also survived by her former husband, Harry Trisdale, her friend, Doug Siedschlag, and many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Cremation was chosen and services are planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Colleen&nbsp;Trisdale passed away November 30, 2022, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE, at the age of 62.Colleen was born May 8, 1960, to Kenneth and Helen White in Alliance. She attended country school through the sixth grade, then school in Mullen where she graduated from Mullen High School in 1978. Colleen attended North Platte Beauty School and worked as a beautician for a number of years. She had many other jobs including bar tending, construction, food service, convenience stores and was a caregiver for the disadvantaged. Colleen was always willing to step up and help anyone out.She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth White; infant sister, Kerry Ann White; her infant daughter, Jennifer Lea Cook; brother-in-law, Brent Miller; and her grandparents. Colleen is survived by her son, Brad Trisdale of North Platte; mother, Helen White of Thedford; sister, Deanna Miller of Clay Center; and her nieces, Amanda (Jesse) Furman and daughters, Emma and Miah, all of Gretna and Sheena Miller and children, Rhiannon and Hunter of Lincoln. She is also survived by her former husband, Harry Trisdale, her friend, Doug Siedschlag, and many cousins, aunts and uncles.Cremation was chosen and services are planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Colleen Trisdale (1960-2022)

&nbsp; &nbsp; Rodney Dean Sawyer was born on August 14, 1952 in McCook, Nebraska to Lorence E. and Dorothy (Offner) Sawyer.&nbsp; He attended school in McCook and graduated with the McCook High School Class of 1970.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Rodney was united in marriage to Andrea L. Svoboda on May 21, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp; She preceded him in death in 2006.&nbsp; They made their home in McCook where they raised their family and made countless friends.&nbsp; Rodney was an antique dealer which led him to a love of garage sales and thrift stores, always looking for a new treasure.&nbsp; He took part in IMCA racing and was a member of the American Pool Players Association.

&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life, Andrea; and brother Gary Sawyer.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Survivors include his son, Jason Sawyer of Portland, Oregon; daughters: Jessica and husband, Jason “Bo” Bowman of Omaha, Nebraska; Shelby and husband, Joel Baker of McCook; and Chantel Sawyer and fiancé, Garrett Miller of McCook; grandchildren, McKinnley and Phoenyx Bowman of Omaha and Jaxx Kalinski of McCook; brother, Donald and wife Shirley Sawyer of McCook as well as his mother-in-law, Thelma Svoboda also of McCook.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Rodney passed away at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska early Monday morning, November 28, 2022.&nbsp; He was 70 years of age.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and memorial services will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday morning, December 10, 2022 at the McCook Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Jeff Donelan officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow services in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Rodney Sawyer for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; Rodney Dean Sawyer was born on August 14, 1952 in McCook, Nebraska to Lorence E. and Dorothy (Offner) Sawyer.&nbsp; He attended school in McCook and graduated with the McCook High School Class of 1970.&nbsp; &nbsp; Rodney was united in marriage to Andrea L. Svoboda on May 21, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp; She preceded him in death in 2006.&nbsp; They made their home in McCook where they raised their family and made countless friends.&nbsp; Rodney was an antique dealer which led him to a love of garage sales and thrift stores, always looking for a new treasure.&nbsp; He took part in IMCA racing and was a member of the American Pool Players Association.&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life, Andrea; and brother Gary Sawyer.&nbsp; &nbsp; Survivors include his son, Jason Sawyer of Portland, Oregon; daughters: Jessica and husband, Jason “Bo” Bowman of Omaha, Nebraska; Shelby and husband, Joel Baker of McCook; and Chantel Sawyer and fiancé, Garrett Miller of McCook; grandchildren, McKinnley and Phoenyx Bowman of Omaha and Jaxx Kalinski of McCook; brother, Donald and wife Shirley Sawyer of McCook as well as his mother-in-law, Thelma Svoboda also of McCook.&nbsp; &nbsp; Rodney passed away at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska early Monday morning, November 28, 2022.&nbsp; He was 70 years of age.&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and memorial services will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday morning, December 10, 2022 at the McCook Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Jeff Donelan officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow services in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook.&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Rodney Sawyer for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Rodney Dean Sawyer (1952-2022)

Cathy Ann Diaz, 71, of North Platte, NE passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at her daughter Linda's home in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born on May 18, 1951 in Santa Monica, California the daughter of James Ray and Shirley Faye (Bright) Cordle. Cathy was a devoted member of the Salvation Army and volunteered as a soldier for them.&nbsp; She enjoyed listening to music and reading the bible every night.&nbsp; Cathy was a kind soul who talked with everyone she met and tried to treat everyone with respect. She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; Those left to cherish Cathy's memory are her daughter, Linda Popham; and son, Rob Sligar both of North Platte; grandchildren, Jordan and Katlin Sligar; great-grandson, Jaxon Rosenberg; and special nieces, Holly and Heather. Services are private.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted with Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

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 </figure>Cathy Ann Diaz, 71, of North Platte, NE passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at her daughter Linda's home in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born on May 18, 1951 in Santa Monica, California the daughter of James Ray and Shirley Faye (Bright) Cordle. Cathy was a devoted member of the Salvation Army and volunteered as a soldier for them.&nbsp; She enjoyed listening to music and reading the bible every night.&nbsp; Cathy was a kind soul who talked with everyone she met and tried to treat everyone with respect. She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; Those left to cherish Cathy's memory are her daughter, Linda Popham; and son, Rob Sligar both of North Platte; grandchildren, Jordan and Katlin Sligar; great-grandson, Jaxon Rosenberg; and special nieces, Holly and Heather. Services are private.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted with Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

Cathy Ann Diaz (1951-2022)

Marsha Ann Herbst, 75, of North Platte, passed away November 27, 2022 at Great Plains Health. She was born on December 5, 1946 to Edward Louis and Betty Jo (Weil) Herbst in North Platte. Marsha attended schools in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1964. She attended beauty school became a hairdresser. Marsha moved to Fort Collins, CO and lived there for several years. She worked various retail jobs and was a nanny. She later moved to Connecticut where she worked as a nanny for many years. Marsha eventually moved back to North Platte and worked in tele-marketing until she retired. She lived in the family home that was built by her father and cared for her mother until her death in 2008. Marsha is survived by three siblings, Judy Herbst Brown of North Platte, Michael (Corneilia) Herbst of Fort Collins, CO, Gary (Jackie) Herbst of North Platte and children; numerous cousins spread across the country. Preceding her in death were her parents, Edward and Betty.

Cremation was chosen and inurnment will take place at a later date. Adams &amp;amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marsha Ann Herbst, 75, of North Platte, passed away November 27, 2022 at Great Plains Health. She was born on December 5, 1946 to Edward Louis and Betty Jo (Weil) Herbst in North Platte. Marsha attended schools in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1964. She attended beauty school became a hairdresser. Marsha moved to Fort Collins, CO and lived there for several years. She worked various retail jobs and was a nanny. She later moved to Connecticut where she worked as a nanny for many years. Marsha eventually moved back to North Platte and worked in tele-marketing until she retired. She lived in the family home that was built by her father and cared for her mother until her death in 2008. Marsha is survived by three siblings, Judy Herbst Brown of North Platte, Michael (Corneilia) Herbst of Fort Collins, CO, Gary (Jackie) Herbst of North Platte and children; numerous cousins spread across the country. Preceding her in death were her parents, Edward and Betty.Cremation was chosen and inurnment will take place at a later date. Adams &amp;amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marsha Herbst (1946-2022)

Dennis K. Toberer of Eustis, Nebraska passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at the Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 78. Memorials are suggested to the Eustis Senior Center, Eustis United Methodist Church or American Legion Post #257. Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 2, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Eustis United Methodist Church with Pastor Duncan Ibuuri officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dennis K. Toberer of Eustis, Nebraska passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at the Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 78. Memorials are suggested to the Eustis Senior Center, Eustis United Methodist Church or American Legion Post #257. Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 2, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Eustis United Methodist Church with Pastor Duncan Ibuuri officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church.&nbsp;

Dennis Toberer (1944-2022)

Keith James Cook, 96, of Brighton, Tennessee, passed away on November 17, 2022, at his grandson’s home in Brighton, Tennessee.

&nbsp;Keith was born January 5, 1926, southwest of Litchfield, NE, in Custer County on a farm. He attended school in that area until he was called to World War II where he served to the end. When he came home, he later married Lourenia E. Van Matre on November 7, 1948. To this union were born 3 children: 2 daughters and 1 son. From there they moved out east and then to Chula Vista, California. From there he left for sea duty for the Korean conflict. At the beginning of the Vietnam conflict they moved to Escondido, California and there they stayed while he served in the Gulf of Tonken at Vietnam until retiring in 1970.

Keith was united in marriage to Josephine Beale in 2004 and she preceded him in death in 2014.

He leaves to mourn a son Keith, seven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two daughters; Joyce and Lowenn and two wives; Lourenia and Josephine.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 10:00 until noon at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Litchfield Cemetery in Litchfield, Nebraska with Pastor Dave Leraaen, officiating.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Keith James Cook, 96, of Brighton, Tennessee, passed away on November 17, 2022, at his grandson’s home in Brighton, Tennessee.&nbsp;Keith was born January 5, 1926, southwest of Litchfield, NE, in Custer County on a farm. He attended school in that area until he was called to World War II where he served to the end. When he came home, he later married Lourenia E. Van Matre on November 7, 1948. To this union were born 3 children: 2 daughters and 1 son. From there they moved out east and then to Chula Vista, California. From there he left for sea duty for the Korean conflict. At the beginning of the Vietnam conflict they moved to Escondido, California and there they stayed while he served in the Gulf of Tonken at Vietnam until retiring in 1970.Keith was united in marriage to Josephine Beale in 2004 and she preceded him in death in 2014.He leaves to mourn a son Keith, seven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by two daughters; Joyce and Lowenn and two wives; Lourenia and Josephine.Visitation will be held Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 10:00 until noon at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Litchfield Cemetery in Litchfield, Nebraska with Pastor Dave Leraaen, officiating.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Keith James Cook (1926-2022)

&nbsp; Young resident and former student of Chase County Schools, Jesse Krausnick passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, in Imperial. &nbsp;Jesse was 19 years of age. Survivors Include: Wayne and Chris Krausnick of Imperial, NE Brother: Wyatt Krausnick of Imperial, NE Grandparents: Larry and Diann Schilke of Imperial, Ne Betty Krausnick, of Wauneta, NE Great-Grandmother: Viola Krausnick of Wauneta, NE. Special Cousins: Brooke and Andrew Schilke Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning, December 1, 2022, 10:30 A.M. (MT) at Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, with Pastor Scott Adle officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial. Visitation will be held Wednesday afternoon, November 30th, 2022, 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. (MT) at Liewer Funeral Home, Imperial, NE A memorial, in Jesse’s memory, has been suggested to the Chase County 4-H Council or Donor’s Choice. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; Young resident and former student of Chase County Schools, Jesse Krausnick passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, in Imperial. &nbsp;Jesse was 19 years of age. Survivors Include: Wayne and Chris Krausnick of Imperial, NE Brother: Wyatt Krausnick of Imperial, NE Grandparents: Larry and Diann Schilke of Imperial, Ne Betty Krausnick, of Wauneta, NE Great-Grandmother: Viola Krausnick of Wauneta, NE. Special Cousins: Brooke and Andrew Schilke Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning, December 1, 2022, 10:30 A.M. (MT) at Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, with Pastor Scott Adle officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial. Visitation will be held Wednesday afternoon, November 30th, 2022, 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. (MT) at Liewer Funeral Home, Imperial, NE A memorial, in Jesse’s memory, has been suggested to the Chase County 4-H Council or Donor’s Choice. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jesse W Krausnick (2003-2022)

Edward Galen Johnson, 70, of North Platte passed away November 28, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident caused by a medical condition. Ed was born July 13, 1952 to Bud and Barb (Loftus) Johnson in North Platte. He attended North Platte Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1970. He started working for the Union Pacific Railroad as a machinist right out of high school, retiring in 2015 after a 43-year career. One of his biggest blessings in life was the birth of his children, Julie and Tony. Ed loved Julie and Tony and would do anything for them. He supported them in all things, even if it included MMA. On Feb 14, 1999 Ed married the love of his life, Pam and gained another son, Jason. Pam and Ed spent the next 23 years making a family together. He loved all types of music, his church and church family and his love of cars and racing. He and Pam drove millions of miles for cars, trailers and even an ashtray, or just to have lunch in Estes Park. His next biggest blessing were his 11 grandchildren. Never missing an opportunity for all of their events including coaching Corey’s little league games, softball or pee wee football. He enjoyed hunting, dance recitals, the duck blind, swimming, soccer and any events the grandchildren were involved in. He always had his ‘grandpa talks’ with all of the family as he was very proud of all of us and wanted the best for each of his family members. 8 months ago, Everly and Ryker gave him the privilege of the name great grandpa and he loved them dearly.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Ed is survived by his wife Pam; children Julie (Ben) Miller, Whitney (Jacob Harvey) Ryker and Everly Harvey, Natalie, Tobye, Corey, Lexi, Felicity Miller; Tony (Katharine), Ava and Kendil Johnson; Jason (Gina) Sommer and Janie. Grace (Ayden) Boller; mother-in-law Donna Kittle; sisters Marcia Collins and Carol (Donald) Dailey and families; in laws Russ (Rhonda) Tobey and family, Doug (Stephanie) Kittle and family; and special friend Theora Freeman along with many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law Dean Kittle; niece Michelle (Mike) and children Elli, Adilynn, Emma, Anniston Speer; special friend Bill Freeman.

Celebration of life will be held 11:00 am on Friday, December 2, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Maxwell with Pastor Tim Lyzenga officiating. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery in Maxwell. Visitation will be noon-6 pm on Thursday December 1, 2022 with family receiving friends from 4-6 pm at Adams and Swanson Funeral home who is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Edward Galen Johnson, 70, of North Platte passed away November 28, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident caused by a medical condition. Ed was born July 13, 1952 to Bud and Barb (Loftus) Johnson in North Platte. He attended North Platte Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1970. He started working for the Union Pacific Railroad as a machinist right out of high school, retiring in 2015 after a 43-year career. One of his biggest blessings in life was the birth of his children, Julie and Tony. Ed loved Julie and Tony and would do anything for them. He supported them in all things, even if it included MMA. On Feb 14, 1999 Ed married the love of his life, Pam and gained another son, Jason. Pam and Ed spent the next 23 years making a family together. He loved all types of music, his church and church family and his love of cars and racing. He and Pam drove millions of miles for cars, trailers and even an ashtray, or just to have lunch in Estes Park. His next biggest blessing were his 11 grandchildren. Never missing an opportunity for all of their events including coaching Corey’s little league games, softball or pee wee football. He enjoyed hunting, dance recitals, the duck blind, swimming, soccer and any events the grandchildren were involved in. He always had his ‘grandpa talks’ with all of the family as he was very proud of all of us and wanted the best for each of his family members. 8 months ago, Everly and Ryker gave him the privilege of the name great grandpa and he loved them dearly.Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.Ed is survived by his wife Pam; children Julie (Ben) Miller, Whitney (Jacob Harvey) Ryker and Everly Harvey, Natalie, Tobye, Corey, Lexi, Felicity Miller; Tony (Katharine), Ava and Kendil Johnson; Jason (Gina) Sommer and Janie. Grace (Ayden) Boller; mother-in-law Donna Kittle; sisters Marcia Collins and Carol (Donald) Dailey and families; in laws Russ (Rhonda) Tobey and family, Doug (Stephanie) Kittle and family; and special friend Theora Freeman along with many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law Dean Kittle; niece Michelle (Mike) and children Elli, Adilynn, Emma, Anniston Speer; special friend Bill Freeman.Celebration of life will be held 11:00 am on Friday, December 2, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Maxwell with Pastor Tim Lyzenga officiating. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery in Maxwell. Visitation will be noon-6 pm on Thursday December 1, 2022 with family receiving friends from 4-6 pm at Adams and Swanson Funeral home who is in charge of arrangements.

Edward G. Johnson (1952-2022)

Judith M. Cason (Etl) Blair, 90, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away November 27, 2022 at North Platte Care Center in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born October 2, 1932 in Denver, Colorado to Clyde and Ellen (Wilson) Cason.

She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Ellen and her husband’s Joseph I Etl and Theodore Blair.

Judith is survived by her children, Mike (Paula) Etl, Sterling. Colorado, Mary (Ken) Tidyman, Maywood, Nebraska, John Etl, Yuma, Colorado and Jane (Tom) Ware, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tom Etl, Maywood, Nebraska; many grandchildren and great -grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Dorothy Gum, Clyde Cason, Jr., Herbert Cason and Iris Guerra.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. (Mountain), Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Fleming, Colorado.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.

Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Judith M. Cason (Etl) Blair, 90, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away November 27, 2022 at North Platte Care Center in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born October 2, 1932 in Denver, Colorado to Clyde and Ellen (Wilson) Cason.She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Ellen and her husband’s Joseph I Etl and Theodore Blair.Judith is survived by her children, Mike (Paula) Etl, Sterling. Colorado, Mary (Ken) Tidyman, Maywood, Nebraska, John Etl, Yuma, Colorado and Jane (Tom) Ware, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tom Etl, Maywood, Nebraska; many grandchildren and great -grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her siblings Dorothy Gum, Clyde Cason, Jr., Herbert Cason and Iris Guerra.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. (Mountain), Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Fleming, Colorado.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Judith Blair (1932-2022)

Dale Grint, age 87, of Sargent, NE passed away November 26, 2022, in Ord, NE.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 2, 2022, at 10:00 am at the Sargent Community Center in Sargent, NE with Pastor Don Schauda officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Sargent. Memorials are suggested to Bulldog Education Foundation. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Dale is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen Gaylene Grint, children Jerry Grint of Sargent, and Debra (Luis) Chanady of Sargent, grandchildren: Louis Chanady IV of Sargent, Tracie Chanady of Sycamore, IL, Nicole Wetgen, Kayla Gehring, three great grandchildren: Trevor, Brooke, and Colton Wetgen, a brother Dean (Judy) Grint of Murray, UT.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents Sydney and Josephine Grint, brothers: Kenneth, Donald, Garold, and Leland.

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 </figure>Dale Grint, age 87, of Sargent, NE passed away November 26, 2022, in Ord, NE.Funeral services will be Friday, December 2, 2022, at 10:00 am at the Sargent Community Center in Sargent, NE with Pastor Don Schauda officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Sargent. Memorials are suggested to Bulldog Education Foundation. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Dale is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen Gaylene Grint, children Jerry Grint of Sargent, and Debra (Luis) Chanady of Sargent, grandchildren: Louis Chanady IV of Sargent, Tracie Chanady of Sycamore, IL, Nicole Wetgen, Kayla Gehring, three great grandchildren: Trevor, Brooke, and Colton Wetgen, a brother Dean (Judy) Grint of Murray, UT.Dale is preceded in death by his parents Sydney and Josephine Grint, brothers: Kenneth, Donald, Garold, and Leland.

Dale Grint (1935-2022)

Lillian Welden, 99 ¼ , of North Platte, Nebraska passed away November 28, 2022 at Sutherland Care Center, Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born July 25, 1923 to Bob Jones and Maggie (Thurman) Johnson in Crystal Springs, Mississippi.&nbsp;

Lillian graduated from Crystal Springs High School.&nbsp; After graduation she worked in New Orleans at a steakhouse.&nbsp; While she was working, she met Donald Welden.&nbsp; They were married October 23, 1944 in Tallahassee, Florida where Don was stationed at the time.&nbsp; To this union five children were born, Donna Lou, Jay Robert, Lee Maynard, Lynnell, and Crystal Kay.&nbsp;&nbsp; After Don was discharged from the service the family moved to Minnesota.&nbsp; Then they moved to North Platte, Nebraska to raise mink.&nbsp; Lillian always had a job, a mink ranchers’ wife, was a waitress at Joe’s Supper Club for several years, was a top saleswoman for Superior Insurance and, original Comcast Cable salesperson across America.&nbsp;&nbsp; She could sell anything to anyone.&nbsp; Lillian was always surrounded by friends, because no one was a stranger to her.&nbsp; She was proud of her age and the life she lived.&nbsp; She loved to dance.&nbsp; Her favorite dancing partner was Bob Lineback.&nbsp; She was a strong woman both physically and mentally.&nbsp; Lillian was a good Christian woman; she loved reading her Bible and she had a deep abiding faith in her Lord.&nbsp; Her greatest accomplishment was raising five children that are all strong in their faith.&nbsp; She was the biggest supporter of all her children growing up.&nbsp; She did everything to make sure she was at every event her kids participated.&nbsp; She loved to shop and her biggest hobby was socializing.&nbsp; Lillian will always be remembered as making the best fried chicken and French fries.&nbsp; You could always see her excitement about life in her eyes.

Lillian is survived by her children, Jay (Sandy) Welden, North Platte, Nebraska, Lee Welden, North Platte, Nebraska, Lynnell Welden, Copperas Cove, Texas, and Crystal (Bill) Stewart, Evansville, Indiana; grandchildren Greg Collins, Brandon Collins, and Bradley Welden, Christine Butterfield, Joshua Welden, Seth Welden, Donnelle Pegram and JT Stewart; nine great grand-children and 6 great-great grandchildren; son-in-law Wayne Collins; along with many other family members and friends.

Preceding her in death; her husband Donald; parents Bob and Maggie; daughter Donna Collins; daughter-in-law Gerri Welden; siblings, Ruby, BJ, Walter, Hugh, Nellie and Jimmy.

Memorials are suggested to Meals on Wheels of North Platte.&nbsp; On line condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 P.M., Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Wing officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be prior to the service on Thursday at 11:30 A.M.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. following the service at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

For those who are unable to attend the service will be live streamed on our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>

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 </figure>Lillian Welden, 99 ¼ , of North Platte, Nebraska passed away November 28, 2022 at Sutherland Care Center, Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born July 25, 1923 to Bob Jones and Maggie (Thurman) Johnson in Crystal Springs, Mississippi.&nbsp;Lillian graduated from Crystal Springs High School.&nbsp; After graduation she worked in New Orleans at a steakhouse.&nbsp; While she was working, she met Donald Welden.&nbsp; They were married October 23, 1944 in Tallahassee, Florida where Don was stationed at the time.&nbsp; To this union five children were born, Donna Lou, Jay Robert, Lee Maynard, Lynnell, and Crystal Kay.&nbsp;&nbsp; After Don was discharged from the service the family moved to Minnesota.&nbsp; Then they moved to North Platte, Nebraska to raise mink.&nbsp; Lillian always had a job, a mink ranchers’ wife, was a waitress at Joe’s Supper Club for several years, was a top saleswoman for Superior Insurance and, original Comcast Cable salesperson across America.&nbsp;&nbsp; She could sell anything to anyone.&nbsp; Lillian was always surrounded by friends, because no one was a stranger to her.&nbsp; She was proud of her age and the life she lived.&nbsp; She loved to dance.&nbsp; Her favorite dancing partner was Bob Lineback.&nbsp; She was a strong woman both physically and mentally.&nbsp; Lillian was a good Christian woman; she loved reading her Bible and she had a deep abiding faith in her Lord.&nbsp; Her greatest accomplishment was raising five children that are all strong in their faith.&nbsp; She was the biggest supporter of all her children growing up.&nbsp; She did everything to make sure she was at every event her kids participated.&nbsp; She loved to shop and her biggest hobby was socializing.&nbsp; Lillian will always be remembered as making the best fried chicken and French fries.&nbsp; You could always see her excitement about life in her eyes.Lillian is survived by her children, Jay (Sandy) Welden, North Platte, Nebraska, Lee Welden, North Platte, Nebraska, Lynnell Welden, Copperas Cove, Texas, and Crystal (Bill) Stewart, Evansville, Indiana; grandchildren Greg Collins, Brandon Collins, and Bradley Welden, Christine Butterfield, Joshua Welden, Seth Welden, Donnelle Pegram and JT Stewart; nine great grand-children and 6 great-great grandchildren; son-in-law Wayne Collins; along with many other family members and friends.Preceding her in death; her husband Donald; parents Bob and Maggie; daughter Donna Collins; daughter-in-law Gerri Welden; siblings, Ruby, BJ, Walter, Hugh, Nellie and Jimmy.Memorials are suggested to Meals on Wheels of North Platte.&nbsp; On line condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.Funeral services will be held at 12:30 P.M., Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Wing officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be prior to the service on Thursday at 11:30 A.M.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. following the service at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.For those who are unable to attend the service will be live streamed on our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>

Lillian Welden (1923-2022)

Donna Lee Brewster, age 83, passed away November 25, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Village in Hastings, NE.&nbsp;

Donna was born March 7, 1939 in Cameron, WI to Lee Kenneth Hill and Madge Merna (Fleharty) Hill.&nbsp; She&nbsp;graduated from Arapahoe High School in Arapahoe, NE with the Class of 1957.

On March 11, 1961, Donna married Ronald Lee Brewster in Arapahoe. To this union two children were born.

Throughout her lifetime Donna enjoyed reading, tending to her vegetable and flower gardens, fishing and watching NASCAR. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Memorial United Methodist Church, both of McCook.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.

Donna is survived by son Johnnie (Linda) Brewster and their son David of McCook; daughter Kathy VanBoening of Juniata, NE and her children Chris (Amanda) VanBoening and children Jackson, Xander and Phoenix of Hastings, NE and Andrea Loudon and her daughter Savannah Peterson of Juniata; brother Kenneth (Cheryl) Hill of Grand Island, NE; as well as many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.

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 </figure>Donna Lee Brewster, age 83, passed away November 25, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Village in Hastings, NE.&nbsp;Donna was born March 7, 1939 in Cameron, WI to Lee Kenneth Hill and Madge Merna (Fleharty) Hill.&nbsp; She&nbsp;graduated from Arapahoe High School in Arapahoe, NE with the Class of 1957.On March 11, 1961, Donna married Ronald Lee Brewster in Arapahoe. To this union two children were born.Throughout her lifetime Donna enjoyed reading, tending to her vegetable and flower gardens, fishing and watching NASCAR. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Memorial United Methodist Church, both of McCook.Donna was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.Donna is survived by son Johnnie (Linda) Brewster and their son David of McCook; daughter Kathy VanBoening of Juniata, NE and her children Chris (Amanda) VanBoening and children Jackson, Xander and Phoenix of Hastings, NE and Andrea Loudon and her daughter Savannah Peterson of Juniata; brother Kenneth (Cheryl) Hill of Grand Island, NE; as well as many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.

Donna Lee Brewster (1939-2022)

&nbsp;Lester “Les” N. Snowden, age 93, lifelong resident of McCook, passed away at the community Hospital in McCook on November 23, 2022. He was born on March 16, 1929, to W. W. (Bill) Snowden and&nbsp;Denicie&nbsp;(Olmsted) Snowden.&nbsp;Les attended school in McCook graduating in 1948.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; As a teen he enjoyed football, water skiing, track, &amp; basketball, and he raised prized pigeons. Also as a teenager he started a job as lot attendant with Manning Motors. Little did he know at the time that the car business would be the backbone of his life.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; In 1949, he met the love of his life, Ilah L. Shreffler.&nbsp;They were&nbsp;joined in marriage on November 5, 1950, just recently celebrating their 72nd&nbsp;Anniversary. To this union, two daughters were born: Debra Jo and Lisa Anne.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Shortly after their marriage in March of 1951, Les was drafted into the Army. He served his country as a Staff Sargent. He oversaw the Motor Pool during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan.&nbsp;He was Honorably discharged in March of 1953 but was considered Active Reserve until 1957.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He returned to McCook then attended the General Motors Training Center in Omaha. He worked as the Service Manager for Cobb Motors, becoming partner in 1968, selling and servicing Cadillac, GMC trucks, Pontiac, Airstream. In 1970, they added Honda, becoming one of the first 25 Honda Dealers in America. Les then bought&nbsp;Mr. Cobb out of the business in 1982, changing the name to Snowden Motors.&nbsp;He sold the business in 1990. He then worked at Wagner Ford, before finally retiring in his late 70’s.&nbsp;He missed the day-to-day interaction with all his past clients and customers, so he took a part-time position with Schmick’s Market.&nbsp;Les was a true gentleman and always had a good word for all he knew. He was a kind soul, humble,&nbsp;loyal,&nbsp;and always thankful. He loved his wife immensely.&nbsp;He&nbsp;loved children without conditions and loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren even more.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; As an adult, he enjoyed skeet shooting,&nbsp;hunting,&nbsp;fishing, enjoyed the occasional round of golf. He always kept busy with long walks, reading and word games. Until recently, he would walk up to the Bison Football stadium to watch every Friday night home game.&nbsp;He only sat doing nothing when he was watching the&nbsp;Huskers play.&nbsp;He and Ilah traveled when possible. A few of their favorite trips included Hawaii, Acapulco, and Italy. He&nbsp;genuinely enjoyed&nbsp;working in his yard and garden.&nbsp;His yard was always perfectly manicured. He and Ilah loved their garden, that come Spring was in full bloom throughout the Summer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents: Bill and&nbsp;Denicie; 3 siblings: Queen (John) Joseph, William Snowden; Helen (George) Sutton.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ilah, of McCook; 2 Daughters: Debra (Jim) Powell of North Platte, NE; Lisa (Rick) Felice of Gilbert, AZ; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Funeral Services will be held at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Wednesday November 30, 2022, at 2 pm with Pastor Jeff Kelly Officiating.&nbsp;Burial&nbsp;will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 29,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Friends may leave online condolences at Herrmannfh.com. In Lieu of Flowers, the family request memorials be addressed to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel&nbsp;entrusted&nbsp;with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;Lester “Les” N. Snowden, age 93, lifelong resident of McCook, passed away at the community Hospital in McCook on November 23, 2022. He was born on March 16, 1929, to W. W. (Bill) Snowden and&nbsp;Denicie&nbsp;(Olmsted) Snowden.&nbsp;Les attended school in McCook graduating in 1948.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; As a teen he enjoyed football, water skiing, track, &amp; basketball, and he raised prized pigeons. Also as a teenager he started a job as lot attendant with Manning Motors. Little did he know at the time that the car business would be the backbone of his life.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; In 1949, he met the love of his life, Ilah L. Shreffler.&nbsp;They were&nbsp;joined in marriage on November 5, 1950, just recently celebrating their 72nd&nbsp;Anniversary. To this union, two daughters were born: Debra Jo and Lisa Anne.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Shortly after their marriage in March of 1951, Les was drafted into the Army. He served his country as a Staff Sargent. He oversaw the Motor Pool during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan.&nbsp;He was Honorably discharged in March of 1953 but was considered Active Reserve until 1957.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He returned to McCook then attended the General Motors Training Center in Omaha. He worked as the Service Manager for Cobb Motors, becoming partner in 1968, selling and servicing Cadillac, GMC trucks, Pontiac, Airstream. In 1970, they added Honda, becoming one of the first 25 Honda Dealers in America. Les then bought&nbsp;Mr. Cobb out of the business in 1982, changing the name to Snowden Motors.&nbsp;He sold the business in 1990. He then worked at Wagner Ford, before finally retiring in his late 70’s.&nbsp;He missed the day-to-day interaction with all his past clients and customers, so he took a part-time position with Schmick’s Market.&nbsp;Les was a true gentleman and always had a good word for all he knew. He was a kind soul, humble,&nbsp;loyal,&nbsp;and always thankful. He loved his wife immensely.&nbsp;He&nbsp;loved children without conditions and loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren even more.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; As an adult, he enjoyed skeet shooting,&nbsp;hunting,&nbsp;fishing, enjoyed the occasional round of golf. He always kept busy with long walks, reading and word games. Until recently, he would walk up to the Bison Football stadium to watch every Friday night home game.&nbsp;He only sat doing nothing when he was watching the&nbsp;Huskers play.&nbsp;He and Ilah traveled when possible. A few of their favorite trips included Hawaii, Acapulco, and Italy. He&nbsp;genuinely enjoyed&nbsp;working in his yard and garden.&nbsp;His yard was always perfectly manicured. He and Ilah loved their garden, that come Spring was in full bloom throughout the Summer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents: Bill and&nbsp;Denicie; 3 siblings: Queen (John) Joseph, William Snowden; Helen (George) Sutton.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ilah, of McCook; 2 Daughters: Debra (Jim) Powell of North Platte, NE; Lisa (Rick) Felice of Gilbert, AZ; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Funeral Services will be held at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Wednesday November 30, 2022, at 2 pm with Pastor Jeff Kelly Officiating.&nbsp;Burial&nbsp;will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 29,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Friends may leave online condolences at Herrmannfh.com. In Lieu of Flowers, the family request memorials be addressed to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel&nbsp;entrusted&nbsp;with arrangements.&nbsp;

Lester N. Snowden (1929-2022)

&nbsp; Lela Deloris Fortkamp went home to her maker on November 26th, 2022, at Bird City, Kansas in her second home, her beloved motor home, while celebrating the holiday and her birthday with family. Lela was born to Sallie (Ellis) and Merl Teeter on November 27th, 1934, in Benkelman, Nebraska. She grew up on the farm with her parents and sister, Vada, in rural Benkelman, where she helped her mother and learned how to cook the excellent food that she was known for. She was baptized and raised in the Christian faith. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran church in Palisade and current member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church of Wauneta. She married Donald Fortkamp May 6, 1951, and made her home south of Wauneta. When Don entered the US Army and was eventually sent to Germany, she followed him with their infant son, Dee, where they lived with a German family in Berlin and enjoyed seeing Europe as a young couple. After Don’s time in the service, they returned home to a farm north of Palisade where their daughter, Tina, was born and she spent her life. She was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, farm helper, truck driver, jewelry saleswoman, card player, cake decorator, she loved to dance, and was an active member of her community over her lifetime. In 1976, they remodeled a home in Palisade and once retired, she and Don spent their winters in southern Texas where she and Don made many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merl and Sallie Teeter, sister Vada Manning, and great-grandson, Shepherd Glasco. She is survived by her husband, Don, son Dee and wife Jennifer of Lincoln, daughter Tina and husband, Denny Vrbas of Benkelman, brother in law Harold Manning of Stratton, granddaughter, Tifany and husband Terry Glasco of Bird City, KS, granddaughter, Brenna Fortkamp of Lincoln, grandson, Austin Vrbas of Denver, granddaughter, Jolie and husband Ryan Ricenbaw of Lincoln, and seven great-grandchildren; Kenneth, Harper, Faith, Landry, Valor, Honor, and Morri and special exchange student, Margarita Calleja of Guadalajara, Mexico, who was like a daughter to her. A celebration of life service will be held at the farm in the spring. Memorials may be written to the Palisade Fire Department. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; Lela Deloris Fortkamp went home to her maker on November 26th, 2022, at Bird City, Kansas in her second home, her beloved motor home, while celebrating the holiday and her birthday with family. Lela was born to Sallie (Ellis) and Merl Teeter on November 27th, 1934, in Benkelman, Nebraska. She grew up on the farm with her parents and sister, Vada, in rural Benkelman, where she helped her mother and learned how to cook the excellent food that she was known for. She was baptized and raised in the Christian faith. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran church in Palisade and current member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church of Wauneta. She married Donald Fortkamp May 6, 1951, and made her home south of Wauneta. When Don entered the US Army and was eventually sent to Germany, she followed him with their infant son, Dee, where they lived with a German family in Berlin and enjoyed seeing Europe as a young couple. After Don’s time in the service, they returned home to a farm north of Palisade where their daughter, Tina, was born and she spent her life. She was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, farm helper, truck driver, jewelry saleswoman, card player, cake decorator, she loved to dance, and was an active member of her community over her lifetime. In 1976, they remodeled a home in Palisade and once retired, she and Don spent their winters in southern Texas where she and Don made many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merl and Sallie Teeter, sister Vada Manning, and great-grandson, Shepherd Glasco. She is survived by her husband, Don, son Dee and wife Jennifer of Lincoln, daughter Tina and husband, Denny Vrbas of Benkelman, brother in law Harold Manning of Stratton, granddaughter, Tifany and husband Terry Glasco of Bird City, KS, granddaughter, Brenna Fortkamp of Lincoln, grandson, Austin Vrbas of Denver, granddaughter, Jolie and husband Ryan Ricenbaw of Lincoln, and seven great-grandchildren; Kenneth, Harper, Faith, Landry, Valor, Honor, and Morri and special exchange student, Margarita Calleja of Guadalajara, Mexico, who was like a daughter to her. A celebration of life service will be held at the farm in the spring. Memorials may be written to the Palisade Fire Department. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Lela D Fortkamp (1934-2022)

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Callaway Hospital District Foundation or to American Legion Bryson-Booker Post 59 at Callaway. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Services will be Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kathy Gundell officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.

Alex W. Schneider of Callaway died Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the Callaway District Hospital in Callaway, Nebraska at the age of 89. Alex was born July 15, 1933 to Alex Schneider, Jr. and Katherine (Harmony) Schneider at his paternal grandparents’ home in Cozad. Alex was the oldest of four sons. He attended school in Cozad and was a standout football player, earning all Southwest Conference and Class B all state honorable mention recognition his senior year. Alex graduated from Cozad High School in 1951. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and saw action in the Korean War. In Korea, Alex served as a wire chief for a tactical squadron of a Marine air wing. His job was to maintain 14 miles of telephone wire from the main control center to a radar position in the hills. Staff Sergeant Schneider and his crew came under fire as they patrolled and repaired the telephone lines. Alex was awarded the Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean PUC (Presidential Unit Citation) and a Good Conduct Medal. Alex was honored by Governor Ricketts in 2018 with the Republic of Korea Peace Medal in gratitude for his service during the war.

Following his return from Korea in December of 1953, he worked in Lincoln for the telephone company. He returned to Cozad to work for the Dawson County Farm Service Agency as a surveyor. He met his wife, Marjorie Smith, who was teaching at an elementary school in Cozad. They were married August 11, 1956 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway and made their home west of Callaway on the farm where Marjorie was raised. Alex farmed and ranched from 1956 to 1985 and worked for the Custer County Farm Service Agency as a surveyor. Alex also sold seed for Northrup King. In 1985, Alex retired from farming and ranching to work for Dornberger Berry &amp; Co and Hartford Insurance Agency as a crop insurance claims adjuster until he retired in 1993.

Alex served his community of Callaway with heart and grit. Alex was the Chairman of the Callaway District Hospital Board for 27 years. Following Dr. Chaloupka’s retirement in 1972, the Callaway Hospital closed. Alex and other devoted community members worked to recruit Dr. Ron Sheppard to come to Callaway. Thanks to their determination, the Callaway community passed a bond and built a new hospital which opened in 1974. It wasn’t easy as Alex and other community members sought assistance from Nebraska Governor Jim Exon who thankfully overturned the Nebraska State Health Agency’s decision to deny their new hospital application, because they believed such a small town couldn’t support a hospital. Alex remained committed to quality health care in Callaway and retained his leadership role on the Callaway District Hospital Board until 2000. Alex said that there was nowhere else he would rather spend his final days than at the Callaway Hospital with their outstanding staff and quality care. In addition to his service on the hospital board, Alex was also the president of the Callaway Chamber of Commerce from 1974-75.

Alex loved to hunt and fish. He particularly enjoyed fishing and socializing with Marjorie and their friends at Van’s Lakeview at Lake McConaughy until 2019. Alex and Marjorie enjoyed traveling across the United States as well as to Mexico, El Salvador, Rome and Germany. Alex enjoyed reading as well as watching old westerns on TV, especially movies with John Wayne. Alex also enjoyed watching Husker volleyball and football. Alex and Marjorie attended many polka dances and in their later years liked to watch the Mollie B Polka Party on TV. Alex liked playing cards and computer games. Most of all, Alex enjoyed attending his children’s and his grandchildren’s activities. He loved his wife dearly and his family was his pride and joy.

Alex was a permanent Nebraska member of the American Legion Bryson-Booker Post 59 serving as the Post 59, Custer County and District 6 Commander. Alex was also a lifetime member of the Broken Bow Elks Club, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), and DAV (Disabled American Veterans).&nbsp;

In 1986 Alex and Marjorie received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award from Knights of AK-SAR-BEN honoring the Edward Smith Homestead, whose family owned the same farm for 100 years thus contributing a century of loyal service to the development of Nebraska agriculture.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; son, Alex James (Jackie) Schneider of Lincoln: daughters Sheri (Jack) Chittenden of Paxton and Connie Holz of Ogallala; brothers, Milan (Sandy) Schneider of Gibbon and Tim Schneider of Epping, NH; grandchildren Jon (Kelsey) Chittenden of Yutan, Leanne (Jeremy) Orlowski of Lincoln, Jessica (Matt) Deaver of Grant and Alex (Addison) Schneider of Lincoln; seven great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Alex was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jerry, and his son-in-law Denton Holz.

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 </figure>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Callaway Hospital District Foundation or to American Legion Bryson-Booker Post 59 at Callaway. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Services will be Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kathy Gundell officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.Alex W. Schneider of Callaway died Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the Callaway District Hospital in Callaway, Nebraska at the age of 89. Alex was born July 15, 1933 to Alex Schneider, Jr. and Katherine (Harmony) Schneider at his paternal grandparents’ home in Cozad. Alex was the oldest of four sons. He attended school in Cozad and was a standout football player, earning all Southwest Conference and Class B all state honorable mention recognition his senior year. Alex graduated from Cozad High School in 1951. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and saw action in the Korean War. In Korea, Alex served as a wire chief for a tactical squadron of a Marine air wing. His job was to maintain 14 miles of telephone wire from the main control center to a radar position in the hills. Staff Sergeant Schneider and his crew came under fire as they patrolled and repaired the telephone lines. Alex was awarded the Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean PUC (Presidential Unit Citation) and a Good Conduct Medal. Alex was honored by Governor Ricketts in 2018 with the Republic of Korea Peace Medal in gratitude for his service during the war.Following his return from Korea in December of 1953, he worked in Lincoln for the telephone company. He returned to Cozad to work for the Dawson County Farm Service Agency as a surveyor. He met his wife, Marjorie Smith, who was teaching at an elementary school in Cozad. They were married August 11, 1956 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway and made their home west of Callaway on the farm where Marjorie was raised. Alex farmed and ranched from 1956 to 1985 and worked for the Custer County Farm Service Agency as a surveyor. Alex also sold seed for Northrup King. In 1985, Alex retired from farming and ranching to work for Dornberger Berry &amp; Co and Hartford Insurance Agency as a crop insurance claims adjuster until he retired in 1993.Alex served his community of Callaway with heart and grit. Alex was the Chairman of the Callaway District Hospital Board for 27 years. Following Dr. Chaloupka’s retirement in 1972, the Callaway Hospital closed. Alex and other devoted community members worked to recruit Dr. Ron Sheppard to come to Callaway. Thanks to their determination, the Callaway community passed a bond and built a new hospital which opened in 1974. It wasn’t easy as Alex and other community members sought assistance from Nebraska Governor Jim Exon who thankfully overturned the Nebraska State Health Agency’s decision to deny their new hospital application, because they believed such a small town couldn’t support a hospital. Alex remained committed to quality health care in Callaway and retained his leadership role on the Callaway District Hospital Board until 2000. Alex said that there was nowhere else he would rather spend his final days than at the Callaway Hospital with their outstanding staff and quality care. In addition to his service on the hospital board, Alex was also the president of the Callaway Chamber of Commerce from 1974-75.Alex loved to hunt and fish. He particularly enjoyed fishing and socializing with Marjorie and their friends at Van’s Lakeview at Lake McConaughy until 2019. Alex and Marjorie enjoyed traveling across the United States as well as to Mexico, El Salvador, Rome and Germany. Alex enjoyed reading as well as watching old westerns on TV, especially movies with John Wayne. Alex also enjoyed watching Husker volleyball and football. Alex and Marjorie attended many polka dances and in their later years liked to watch the Mollie B Polka Party on TV. Alex liked playing cards and computer games. Most of all, Alex enjoyed attending his children’s and his grandchildren’s activities. He loved his wife dearly and his family was his pride and joy.Alex was a permanent Nebraska member of the American Legion Bryson-Booker Post 59 serving as the Post 59, Custer County and District 6 Commander. Alex was also a lifetime member of the Broken Bow Elks Club, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), and DAV (Disabled American Veterans).&nbsp;In 1986 Alex and Marjorie received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award from Knights of AK-SAR-BEN honoring the Edward Smith Homestead, whose family owned the same farm for 100 years thus contributing a century of loyal service to the development of Nebraska agriculture.Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; son, Alex James (Jackie) Schneider of Lincoln: daughters Sheri (Jack) Chittenden of Paxton and Connie Holz of Ogallala; brothers, Milan (Sandy) Schneider of Gibbon and Tim Schneider of Epping, NH; grandchildren Jon (Kelsey) Chittenden of Yutan, Leanne (Jeremy) Orlowski of Lincoln, Jessica (Matt) Deaver of Grant and Alex (Addison) Schneider of Lincoln; seven great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.Alex was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jerry, and his son-in-law Denton Holz.

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