Pamela Sue Ridlen was born May 9, 1954, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Larry M. and Hertha (Ahrendsen) Holien. Pam grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and graduated from William J. Palmer High School in 1972. That summer, while attended one of the many rodeos, she met her soon to be husband. On November 17, 1972, Pam was united in marriage to David M. Ridlen, in Colorado Springs. In the spring of 1973, the couple moved to Imperial, Nebraska. Pam worked at John Deere, D&amp;G Liquors, Laker’s Delight, the Imperial Manor, Dundy County Sheriff’s Office and the Chase County Sheriff’s Office. Pam was also well-known cake decorator. For 47 years, she brought smiles, tears, and laughs, to many with her unmatched frosting and crazy candles. Pam was a 37-year member of the Imperial EMS Department and received many awards during her time there. She was also a member of the Community Players for several years while enjoying co-ed softball games at Enders, especially the snowball games. Pam loved her music: Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Alan Jackson. She enjoyed car racing, bowling, and rodeo. She especially enjoyed working with her sister, Pat, on the Imperial EMS Haunted House for many years. Pam loved her family and gave all her support to whatever they were involved in, but most of all, she loved her cats. Pam was known for her loving disposition, warm heart, and the long blonde reddish hair that never faded. Pam passed away Tuesday evening, February 8, 2022, at the Haxtun Hospital, Haxtun, Colorado. Pam was 67 years of age. Survivors include&nbsp;son, Dave Ridlen and wife, Amanda, of Haxtun, CO; grandson, Gage Palser of Chadron, NE; son-in-law, Troy Palser of Chadron, NE; brother, Larry “Rusty” Holien and wife, Cyndee, of Peyton, CO; and niece, Stacy Reasoner of Imperial, NE. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, husband David; son Dusty; daughter Debra; and sister Pat Hammel. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials, In Pam’s Memory, have been suggested to the Haxtun Community Credit Union, 229 N. Colorado Ave, Haxtun, CO 80731 Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Pamela Sue Ridlen was born May 9, 1954, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Larry M. and Hertha (Ahrendsen) Holien. Pam grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and graduated from William J. Palmer High School in 1972. That summer, while attended one of the many rodeos, she met her soon to be husband. On November 17, 1972, Pam was united in marriage to David M. Ridlen, in Colorado Springs. In the spring of 1973, the couple moved to Imperial, Nebraska. Pam worked at John Deere, D&amp;G Liquors, Laker’s Delight, the Imperial Manor, Dundy County Sheriff’s Office and the Chase County Sheriff’s Office. Pam was also well-known cake decorator. For 47 years, she brought smiles, tears, and laughs, to many with her unmatched frosting and crazy candles. Pam was a 37-year member of the Imperial EMS Department and received many awards during her time there. She was also a member of the Community Players for several years while enjoying co-ed softball games at Enders, especially the snowball games. Pam loved her music: Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Alan Jackson. She enjoyed car racing, bowling, and rodeo. She especially enjoyed working with her sister, Pat, on the Imperial EMS Haunted House for many years. Pam loved her family and gave all her support to whatever they were involved in, but most of all, she loved her cats. Pam was known for her loving disposition, warm heart, and the long blonde reddish hair that never faded. Pam passed away Tuesday evening, February 8, 2022, at the Haxtun Hospital, Haxtun, Colorado. Pam was 67 years of age. Survivors include&nbsp;son, Dave Ridlen and wife, Amanda, of Haxtun, CO; grandson, Gage Palser of Chadron, NE; son-in-law, Troy Palser of Chadron, NE; brother, Larry “Rusty” Holien and wife, Cyndee, of Peyton, CO; and niece, Stacy Reasoner of Imperial, NE. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, husband David; son Dusty; daughter Debra; and sister Pat Hammel. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials, In Pam’s Memory, have been suggested to the Haxtun Community Credit Union, 229 N. Colorado Ave, Haxtun, CO 80731 Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Pamela S. Ridlen (1954-2022)

WILLIAM RICHARD KLINE, 70, of Grant, NE, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE. Rich was born on January 13, 1952, in Atlantic, Iowa, to Merwyn and Angela Anne (Sandahl) Kline. Rich and his family moved often in his early youth, spending time in St Joseph, MO, West Des Moines, IA, Kansas City MO, St. Louis, MO and Wakefield, NE where he attended and graduated from high school. Many of his formative memories involved his brothers, cousins and friends in rural Wakefield and playing sports as a Wakefield Trojan. After high school, while attending UNL, Rich received an appointment to the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, from which he graduated on June 4, 1975. Shortly after graduating, Rich married the girl he'd loved since the beginning of high school, Mary E. Peterson. Rich successfully completed Army Ranger school and spent time serving his country throughout America and Europe. Rich and Mary were blessed with two daughters, Jennifer, born in Stuttgart, Germany, and later Tiffany, born at Fort Riley, Kansas. Rich moved to Papillion and worked in the early 1980s as an Army recruiter and ROTC instructor at Creighton University. He made Papillion-LaVista his community of great friends. He enjoyed supporting kids from all area sports and activities. Following his discharge from active duty, Rich continued his line of service with the Veterans Administration. He worked for the VA from 1992 until retirement. Until the day he died, he loved serving and talking to veterans. In the past ten years, he's enjoyed western Nebraska. Rich had many talents. He was a gifted athlete; starring in year-round sports, his favorite being baseball. He played at Army and later for Omaha teams, playing for nearly thirty years throughout the metro and in Midwest tournaments; finally giving up the grand game when his health (cancer and eventually a brain tumor) forced him to become a spectator. He loved the game and the brotherhood. Rich was also gifted with an engaging personality, which allowed him to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds. Perhaps a testament to this uncanny ability was the variety of nicknames he garnered from his many social circles; some knew him only as Duda, Captain, Hound-Dog, Cochise, and Papa Rich; others knew him as all of the above. He had an endearing way about him that was authentic, and he made people feel like they mattered. He was steady, forgiving, and sometimes positive to a fault. His quick wit and one-liners were a hallmark, some of which you would miss if you were not paying attention. He loved competition, friends, road trips, and telling stories. He didn't know a stranger and thrived on the unexpected. All of these things did not compare to the love he had for his family. He couldn't wait to car pool his kids, grandkids and their friends not just in Omaha or Nebraska but across many states. Automobiles were a passion and he enjoyed driving them, often test driving the latest models. Dealers were impressed with his knowledge and would invite him to take her for a spin. Rich beat the odds with many health challenges. Rich's life changed dramatically when his qualities of physical and cognitive strength began to diminish. But his loving heart and vibrant spirit were strong to the end. Rich leaves a beautiful legacy of love and memories that light up the dark moments of grief like the stadium lights on a twilight ball field; as if to invite everyone to keep playing ball. William was preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer E. Welch; parents, and stepfather, Robert Busby. Survivors include daughter, Tiffany Long and her son, Magnus Long of Grant; son-in-law, Dan Welch; grandchildren, Johanna "JoJo" Epp, Madeline Epp, Kennedy "Kate" Epp, Wyatt Welch, and Barrett Welch of Elkhorn; siblings, Kim (Debra) Kline of Papillion, Jono (Joni) Kline of Omaha, stepbrothers Mike (Lou) Busby of Alaska and Kirk (LuJuan) Busby of Colorado; along with many nieces, nephews, beloved cousins, other relatives, and friends. Arrangements are pending at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>WILLIAM RICHARD KLINE, 70, of Grant, NE, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE. Rich was born on January 13, 1952, in Atlantic, Iowa, to Merwyn and Angela Anne (Sandahl) Kline. Rich and his family moved often in his early youth, spending time in St Joseph, MO, West Des Moines, IA, Kansas City MO, St. Louis, MO and Wakefield, NE where he attended and graduated from high school. Many of his formative memories involved his brothers, cousins and friends in rural Wakefield and playing sports as a Wakefield Trojan. After high school, while attending UNL, Rich received an appointment to the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, from which he graduated on June 4, 1975. Shortly after graduating, Rich married the girl he'd loved since the beginning of high school, Mary E. Peterson. Rich successfully completed Army Ranger school and spent time serving his country throughout America and Europe. Rich and Mary were blessed with two daughters, Jennifer, born in Stuttgart, Germany, and later Tiffany, born at Fort Riley, Kansas. Rich moved to Papillion and worked in the early 1980s as an Army recruiter and ROTC instructor at Creighton University. He made Papillion-LaVista his community of great friends. He enjoyed supporting kids from all area sports and activities. Following his discharge from active duty, Rich continued his line of service with the Veterans Administration. He worked for the VA from 1992 until retirement. Until the day he died, he loved serving and talking to veterans. In the past ten years, he's enjoyed western Nebraska. Rich had many talents. He was a gifted athlete; starring in year-round sports, his favorite being baseball. He played at Army and later for Omaha teams, playing for nearly thirty years throughout the metro and in Midwest tournaments; finally giving up the grand game when his health (cancer and eventually a brain tumor) forced him to become a spectator. He loved the game and the brotherhood. Rich was also gifted with an engaging personality, which allowed him to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds. Perhaps a testament to this uncanny ability was the variety of nicknames he garnered from his many social circles; some knew him only as Duda, Captain, Hound-Dog, Cochise, and Papa Rich; others knew him as all of the above. He had an endearing way about him that was authentic, and he made people feel like they mattered. He was steady, forgiving, and sometimes positive to a fault. His quick wit and one-liners were a hallmark, some of which you would miss if you were not paying attention. He loved competition, friends, road trips, and telling stories. He didn't know a stranger and thrived on the unexpected. All of these things did not compare to the love he had for his family. He couldn't wait to car pool his kids, grandkids and their friends not just in Omaha or Nebraska but across many states. Automobiles were a passion and he enjoyed driving them, often test driving the latest models. Dealers were impressed with his knowledge and would invite him to take her for a spin. Rich beat the odds with many health challenges. Rich's life changed dramatically when his qualities of physical and cognitive strength began to diminish. But his loving heart and vibrant spirit were strong to the end. Rich leaves a beautiful legacy of love and memories that light up the dark moments of grief like the stadium lights on a twilight ball field; as if to invite everyone to keep playing ball. William was preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer E. Welch; parents, and stepfather, Robert Busby. Survivors include daughter, Tiffany Long and her son, Magnus Long of Grant; son-in-law, Dan Welch; grandchildren, Johanna "JoJo" Epp, Madeline Epp, Kennedy "Kate" Epp, Wyatt Welch, and Barrett Welch of Elkhorn; siblings, Kim (Debra) Kline of Papillion, Jono (Joni) Kline of Omaha, stepbrothers Mike (Lou) Busby of Alaska and Kirk (LuJuan) Busby of Colorado; along with many nieces, nephews, beloved cousins, other relatives, and friends. Arrangements are pending at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

William R. Kline (1952-2022)

Allen R. Cunningham, age 62, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away 
Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital. 
Allen was born in WaKeeney on December 28, 1959, to Samuel L. and Mary 
Jane (Aschenbrenner) Cunningham.

Allen graduated from the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, 
Kansas, and went on to be an automotive mechanic. He greatly enjoyed 
traveling, metal detecting, golfing, coin collecting, and was an avid 
Kansas City Chiefs fan as well as KU Jayhawks basketball.

Allen is survived by his mother, Mary Jane; sisters Lori Mahagan of 
Castle Rock, Colorado, and Julie A. Cunningham (Joseph Lupomech) of North
 Platte, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his father Samuel, and 
twin infant siblings.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, 
February 14, 2022, at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father 
Charles Steier as celebrant. Burial will then follow at the church 
cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ the King cemetery 
fund. Contributions may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas, 67672.

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 </figure>Allen R. Cunningham, age 62, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away 
Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital. 
Allen was born in WaKeeney on December 28, 1959, to Samuel L. and Mary 
Jane (Aschenbrenner) Cunningham.Allen graduated from the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, 
Kansas, and went on to be an automotive mechanic. He greatly enjoyed 
traveling, metal detecting, golfing, coin collecting, and was an avid 
Kansas City Chiefs fan as well as KU Jayhawks basketball.Allen is survived by his mother, Mary Jane; sisters Lori Mahagan of 
Castle Rock, Colorado, and Julie A. Cunningham (Joseph Lupomech) of North
 Platte, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his father Samuel, and 
twin infant siblings.A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, 
February 14, 2022, at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father 
Charles Steier as celebrant. Burial will then follow at the church 
cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ the King cemetery 
fund. Contributions may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas, 67672.

Allen R. Cunningham

Seth Adam “Shaggy” Fuoss, 34, of North Platte, passed away February 8, 2022 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; He was born May 13, 1987 to Robert and Millie (Teall) Fuoss in Fort Hood, Texas. Seth grew up in North Platte and attended North Platte High School.&nbsp; He was a social butterfly and had many friends.&nbsp; Seth loved his nieces, nephews, and cousins and was very family oriented.&nbsp; He was a true believer in 420 and loved music, dancing, and singing.&nbsp; Seth loved to watch WWE, camping, fishing and looked forward to family reunions. The Fourth of July was a special holiday for Seth and his brothers.

Seth is survived by mother, Millie Teall of North Platte; father, Robert Fuoss of Lahaina, Hawaii; siblings, Jeremiah (Cassandra) Fuoss of North Platte, Bobbi Jo (Adam) Walker of North Platte, Aaron (Shasta) Fuoss of North Platte; special nephew, Dreyson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, honorary siblings and many friends. Preceding him in death were grandparents, Marilyn Teall, Sally Fuoss, Bruce Nuemann, Tim Epperson; nephew, Elijah Fuoss; numerous other family members.

Cremation was chosen and services will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements

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 </figure>Seth Adam “Shaggy” Fuoss, 34, of North Platte, passed away February 8, 2022 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; He was born May 13, 1987 to Robert and Millie (Teall) Fuoss in Fort Hood, Texas. Seth grew up in North Platte and attended North Platte High School.&nbsp; He was a social butterfly and had many friends.&nbsp; Seth loved his nieces, nephews, and cousins and was very family oriented.&nbsp; He was a true believer in 420 and loved music, dancing, and singing.&nbsp; Seth loved to watch WWE, camping, fishing and looked forward to family reunions. The Fourth of July was a special holiday for Seth and his brothers.Seth is survived by mother, Millie Teall of North Platte; father, Robert Fuoss of Lahaina, Hawaii; siblings, Jeremiah (Cassandra) Fuoss of North Platte, Bobbi Jo (Adam) Walker of North Platte, Aaron (Shasta) Fuoss of North Platte; special nephew, Dreyson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, honorary siblings and many friends. Preceding him in death were grandparents, Marilyn Teall, Sally Fuoss, Bruce Nuemann, Tim Epperson; nephew, Elijah Fuoss; numerous other family members.Cremation was chosen and services will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements

Seth A. Fuoss (1987-2022)

Jean McTygue, 93, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Overton passed away on Monday February 7, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society – St. John’s in Kearney. She was born on April 28, 1928 in Lexington, Nebraska to William and Lucille (Morgan) Saulsbury.&nbsp; Jean attended public schools in Overton and Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1946. Following high school, Jean started working at Lexington State Bank.&nbsp; On January 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to Bob McTygue at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton, Nebraska.&nbsp; They were the first couple married in the church after it was rebuilt.&nbsp; Three daughters were blessed to this union: Barbara, Sharlene and Peggy.&nbsp; The family made their home in Overton and Jean started working at the Overton National Bank full-time in 1961.&nbsp; Jean held several positions throughout the years at the bank and enjoyed working with her co-workers until she retired in 1990.&nbsp; Following her time at the Bank, she began a new career in making doll clothes.&nbsp; She was a very talented seamstress, which started many years ago when she made personalized quilts for her grandchildren.&nbsp; She made the clothes for American Girl Doll, which were sold by her and her daughter, Barbara in Kansas City.&nbsp; She sold the doll clothes all over the country.&nbsp; Bob passed away in 2013 and Jean moved to Kearney in 2014, living at Northridge before she moved to Good Samaritan Society – St. John’s until her passing. Jean was a role model of service to her community and church.&nbsp; For many years, she helped with the meals at the Overton Senior Center and other special events.&nbsp; She was a member of the Alter Society at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton, also being a past-president.&nbsp; Jean’s faith and church were always an important part of her life. Jean was an avid golfer and was a member of the Overton Golf Course for many years.&nbsp; In her young years, Jean and Bob enjoyed going dancing, traveling and playing bridge. &nbsp;Jean also got to accompany Bob on the Hero Flight which was a great honor.&nbsp; Family was very important to Jean and family get togethers were always a highlight.

Survivors include her daughters, Barbara (Ed) Scanlon of Kansas City, Missouri, Sharlene (Jay) Larson of Kearney and Peggy (Bob) Shaver of Dallas, Oregon; eight grandchildren, Matt (Melissa) Scanlon of Kansas City, Missouri, Bridget (Paul) Brion of Overland Park, Kansas, Molly (Richard Marquez) Scanlon of Kansas City, Missouri, Mike (Lisa) Scanlon of Kansas City, Missouri, Jennifer (Chris) Hall of San Francisco, California, Eric (Rachel) Larson of Lincoln, Becky Witmer of Overton and Katie Scriven of Atlanta, Nebraska; eighteen great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Nadia Saulsbury of Sequim, Washington, Gerda Saulsbury of Lexington, Leigh Saulsbury of Colorado Springs, and Dolores McTygue of Sumner; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Besides her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; grandson, Brian Witmer; four brothers, Keith, Larry, Ed, and Richard Saulsbury; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton with Father Joseph K. Joseph, officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 2-3 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton. Interment will be in the Overton Cemetery at Overton. Memorials are kindly suggested to the Overton Area Community Fund. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Jean McTygue, 93, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Overton passed away on Monday February 7, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society – St. John’s in Kearney. She was born on April 28, 1928 in Lexington, Nebraska to William and Lucille (Morgan) Saulsbury.&nbsp; Jean attended public schools in Overton and Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1946. Following high school, Jean started working at Lexington State Bank.&nbsp; On January 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to Bob McTygue at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton, Nebraska.&nbsp; They were the first couple married in the church after it was rebuilt.&nbsp; Three daughters were blessed to this union: Barbara, Sharlene and Peggy.&nbsp; The family made their home in Overton and Jean started working at the Overton National Bank full-time in 1961.&nbsp; Jean held several positions throughout the years at the bank and enjoyed working with her co-workers until she retired in 1990.&nbsp; Following her time at the Bank, she began a new career in making doll clothes.&nbsp; She was a very talented seamstress, which started many years ago when she made personalized quilts for her grandchildren.&nbsp; She made the clothes for American Girl Doll, which were sold by her and her daughter, Barbara in Kansas City.&nbsp; She sold the doll clothes all over the country.&nbsp; Bob passed away in 2013 and Jean moved to Kearney in 2014, living at Northridge before she moved to Good Samaritan Society – St. John’s until her passing. Jean was a role model of service to her community and church.&nbsp; For many years, she helped with the meals at the Overton Senior Center and other special events.&nbsp; She was a member of the Alter Society at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton, also being a past-president.&nbsp; Jean’s faith and church were always an important part of her life. Jean was an avid golfer and was a member of the Overton Golf Course for many years.&nbsp; In her young years, Jean and Bob enjoyed going dancing, traveling and playing bridge. &nbsp;Jean also got to accompany Bob on the Hero Flight which was a great honor.&nbsp; Family was very important to Jean and family get togethers were always a highlight.Survivors include her daughters, Barbara (Ed) Scanlon of Kansas City, Missouri, Sharlene (Jay) Larson of Kearney and Peggy (Bob) Shaver of Dallas, Oregon; eight grandchildren, Matt (Melissa) Scanlon of Kansas City, Missouri, Bridget (Paul) Brion of Overland Park, Kansas, Molly (Richard Marquez) Scanlon of Kansas City, Missouri, Mike (Lisa) Scanlon of Kansas City, Missouri, Jennifer (Chris) Hall of San Francisco, California, Eric (Rachel) Larson of Lincoln, Becky Witmer of Overton and Katie Scriven of Atlanta, Nebraska; eighteen great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Nadia Saulsbury of Sequim, Washington, Gerda Saulsbury of Lexington, Leigh Saulsbury of Colorado Springs, and Dolores McTygue of Sumner; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Besides her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; grandson, Brian Witmer; four brothers, Keith, Larry, Ed, and Richard Saulsbury; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton with Father Joseph K. Joseph, officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 2-3 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton. Interment will be in the Overton Cemetery at Overton. Memorials are kindly suggested to the Overton Area Community Fund. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Jean McTygue (1928-2022)

Jorge Samperio – Avila, 33, de Lexington, Nebraska falleció el martes 8 de febrero de 2022 como resultado de un accidente automovilístico al noreste de Lexington.

La misa de cristiana sepultura será el viernes 11 de febrero de 2022 a las 5:00 p. m. en la iglesia católica St. Ann en Lexington, oficiando el padre José Chávez.

El velorio se llevará a cabo el viernes 11 de febrero de 2022 de 1 a 4 p. m. en Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington.

Los memoriales se sugieren amablemente a la familia para una designación posterior.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington tiene el honor de ayudar a la familia con los arreglos. Comparta sus condolencias en línea con la familia visitando:&nbsp; reynoldslovefuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jorge Samperio – Avila, 33, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 as the result of a motor vehicle accident northeast of Lexington.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 1-4 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

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

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 </figure>Jorge Samperio – Avila, 33, de Lexington, Nebraska falleció el martes 8 de febrero de 2022 como resultado de un accidente automovilístico al noreste de Lexington.La misa de cristiana sepultura será el viernes 11 de febrero de 2022 a las 5:00 p. m. en la iglesia católica St. Ann en Lexington, oficiando el padre José Chávez.El velorio se llevará a cabo el viernes 11 de febrero de 2022 de 1 a 4 p. m. en Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington.El entierro será en México.Los memoriales se sugieren amablemente a la familia para una designación posterior.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington tiene el honor de ayudar a la familia con los arreglos. Comparta sus condolencias en línea con la familia visitando:&nbsp; reynoldslovefuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;Jorge Samperio – Avila, 33, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 as the result of a motor vehicle accident northeast of Lexington.Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating.Visitation will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 1-4 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.Burial will be in Mexico.Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Jorge Samperio-Avila (1988-2022)

On February 8, 2022, Norma Jean (Lyons) Simpson age 88 of Ogallala passed away at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE.

Norma was born September 19, 1933 to Carl and Zelda (Baxter) Lyons. She grew up in Arthur County and attended elementary and high school in Arthur, graduating with the class of 1951. During her high school years, she met the love of her life, Dean Simpson. They were married soon after her graduation. They made their home on the Simpson family ranch where they raised three children. Eventually, they moved to Lake McConaughy where they lived for more than forty years. She has resided in Ogallala for the past four years. Norma was a wonderful cook and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking big family dinners and sharing time with her children and grandchildren as well as many friends. She was also a great gardener. The family was always assured of lots of fresh vegetables on the table. During the winter, there was always a cellar full of canned fruit and vegetables. She also loved to give away tomatoes, strawberries, and whatever she had an abundance of, to friends and neighbors. Her love for her family and friends was evident in everything she did, but her love for the Lord was greater still. She so enjoyed reading her bible and sharing with others what she was reading.

Norma is survived by her son, Leroy Simpson and wife Becky of Paxton, daughter Eileen Williams and husband Lee of Sidney, grandson Michael Simpson and wife Jennifer of Cheyenne, WY; Shawna Queen of Loveland, CO and Stefanie and husband Cesar Juarez of Cheyenne, WY.&nbsp;&nbsp;five great grandchildren, Owen Scripter, Paige Queen, Mya Juarez, Juliana Simpson, and Mason Juarez, sister-in-law Irene Simpson of North Platte, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Randy Simpson, and husband of 65 years, Dean Simpson.

Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM&nbsp; in the Draucker Funeral Chapel, Ogallala, Nebraska.&nbsp; Services will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Draucker Funeral Chapel, Ogallala, NE. Memorial contributions may be made to Keystone - Lemoyne Fire Department.&nbsp;&nbsp; Online condolences may be sent by going to www.drauckerfh.com and clicking the share a memory button. The service will be live streamed and recorded and on the website at www.drauckerfh.com Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>On February 8, 2022, Norma Jean (Lyons) Simpson age 88 of Ogallala passed away at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE.Norma was born September 19, 1933 to Carl and Zelda (Baxter) Lyons. She grew up in Arthur County and attended elementary and high school in Arthur, graduating with the class of 1951. During her high school years, she met the love of her life, Dean Simpson. They were married soon after her graduation. They made their home on the Simpson family ranch where they raised three children. Eventually, they moved to Lake McConaughy where they lived for more than forty years. She has resided in Ogallala for the past four years. Norma was a wonderful cook and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking big family dinners and sharing time with her children and grandchildren as well as many friends. She was also a great gardener. The family was always assured of lots of fresh vegetables on the table. During the winter, there was always a cellar full of canned fruit and vegetables. She also loved to give away tomatoes, strawberries, and whatever she had an abundance of, to friends and neighbors. Her love for her family and friends was evident in everything she did, but her love for the Lord was greater still. She so enjoyed reading her bible and sharing with others what she was reading.Norma is survived by her son, Leroy Simpson and wife Becky of Paxton, daughter Eileen Williams and husband Lee of Sidney, grandson Michael Simpson and wife Jennifer of Cheyenne, WY; Shawna Queen of Loveland, CO and Stefanie and husband Cesar Juarez of Cheyenne, WY.&nbsp;&nbsp;five great grandchildren, Owen Scripter, Paige Queen, Mya Juarez, Juliana Simpson, and Mason Juarez, sister-in-law Irene Simpson of North Platte, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Randy Simpson, and husband of 65 years, Dean Simpson.Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM&nbsp; in the Draucker Funeral Chapel, Ogallala, Nebraska.&nbsp; Services will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Draucker Funeral Chapel, Ogallala, NE. Memorial contributions may be made to Keystone - Lemoyne Fire Department.&nbsp;&nbsp; Online condolences may be sent by going to www.drauckerfh.com and clicking the share a memory button. The service will be live streamed and recorded and on the website at www.drauckerfh.com Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Norma Jean Simpson (1933-2022)

Ricco Anthony Maldonado, 45, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1976 in North Platte, son of Debbie Maldonado-Radcliffe.

Ricco was his Senior Class President, and graduated with honors from St. Patrick’s High School in 1994. He then graduated with an Associate degree from Mid-Plains Community College in business and finance. He attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte. He enjoyed playing golf, watching NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon, football and camping. Ricco was very outgoing and never knew a stranger, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Surviving him are his mother, Debbie Maldonado-Radcliffe and step-father, Jesse Radcliffe of Kearney; spouse, Karen Maldonado of North Platte; children, Ricco Maldonado, Jr., Kaitlyn and Alexis; sister, Samantha Maldonado; and nephews, Jay Tiedje and Chase Stoddard.

He was predeceased by his great-grandma, Patricia Vieyra; grandma, Connie Elwood; and great-great-grandparents, Edward and Maria Hernandez.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Rev. Vidya Sagar Arikotla as celebrant. Burial will follow in North Platte Cemetery. The memorial book will be available to sign on Thursday, February 17th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at www.carpentermemorial.com

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644521211438.jpeg" alt="Ricco A. Maldonado" />
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 </figure>Ricco Anthony Maldonado, 45, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1976 in North Platte, son of Debbie Maldonado-Radcliffe.Ricco was his Senior Class President, and graduated with honors from St. Patrick’s High School in 1994. He then graduated with an Associate degree from Mid-Plains Community College in business and finance. He attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte. He enjoyed playing golf, watching NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon, football and camping. Ricco was very outgoing and never knew a stranger, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.Surviving him are his mother, Debbie Maldonado-Radcliffe and step-father, Jesse Radcliffe of Kearney; spouse, Karen Maldonado of North Platte; children, Ricco Maldonado, Jr., Kaitlyn and Alexis; sister, Samantha Maldonado; and nephews, Jay Tiedje and Chase Stoddard.He was predeceased by his great-grandma, Patricia Vieyra; grandma, Connie Elwood; and great-great-grandparents, Edward and Maria Hernandez.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Rev. Vidya Sagar Arikotla as celebrant. Burial will follow in North Platte Cemetery. The memorial book will be available to sign on Thursday, February 17th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at www.carpentermemorial.com

Ricco Anthony Maldonado (1976-2022)

Renate Irene Nordquist, 86, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away February 7, 2022 at Linden Court.&nbsp; She was born January 31, 1936 to Hans Paul and Ennie (Eisenblatter) Ifland, in Berlin, Germany. Renate survived WWII as a child in Germany, living through multiple bombings and air raids.&nbsp; After her high school graduation in Germany, she came to New York as an exchange student then returned to Germany.&nbsp; After she returned to Berlin, she met Paul Nordquist who was stationed there with the US Army.&nbsp; Renate returned to the U.S. and lived in Rochester, New York.&nbsp; Paul returned to the U.S. after his discharge, he reconnected with Renate, and took her to South Dakota for a visit.&nbsp; The couple were married on February 14, 1957 in Lake City, South Dakota.&nbsp; They moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1958.&nbsp; Renate was the catering manager at the Holiday Inn where she worked for twenty-one years.&nbsp; She always wanted a chef, had an opportunity to became a flight attendant, but married Paul instead.&nbsp;

Renate is survived by her husband Paul, North Platte; children, Rebecca Nordquist (Randy), North Platte, Joel (Mary Beth) Nordquist, Scottsdale, Arizona, Ryan (Kelsey) Nordquist, Phoenix, Arizona, and&nbsp; Rhett (Tessa) Nordquist, Omaha, Nebraska; brother, Hensel (Anette) Ifland, Passau, Germany; &nbsp;brother-in-law, Jerry Nordquist, St. Petersburg, Florida; along many other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Ennie Ifland, and a sister, Heidi Johnston.

Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic School Endowment or PAWS-itive Partners Humane Society of North Platte. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M., February 15, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, North Platte.&nbsp; Rosary will be at 10:00 A.M. prior to the mass with Father Karl Millis officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; The service will also be livestreamed via Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>&nbsp;Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Renate Irene Nordquist, 86, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away February 7, 2022 at Linden Court.&nbsp; She was born January 31, 1936 to Hans Paul and Ennie (Eisenblatter) Ifland, in Berlin, Germany. Renate survived WWII as a child in Germany, living through multiple bombings and air raids.&nbsp; After her high school graduation in Germany, she came to New York as an exchange student then returned to Germany.&nbsp; After she returned to Berlin, she met Paul Nordquist who was stationed there with the US Army.&nbsp; Renate returned to the U.S. and lived in Rochester, New York.&nbsp; Paul returned to the U.S. after his discharge, he reconnected with Renate, and took her to South Dakota for a visit.&nbsp; The couple were married on February 14, 1957 in Lake City, South Dakota.&nbsp; They moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1958.&nbsp; Renate was the catering manager at the Holiday Inn where she worked for twenty-one years.&nbsp; She always wanted a chef, had an opportunity to became a flight attendant, but married Paul instead.&nbsp; Renate is survived by her husband Paul, North Platte; children, Rebecca Nordquist (Randy), North Platte, Joel (Mary Beth) Nordquist, Scottsdale, Arizona, Ryan (Kelsey) Nordquist, Phoenix, Arizona, and&nbsp; Rhett (Tessa) Nordquist, Omaha, Nebraska; brother, Hensel (Anette) Ifland, Passau, Germany; &nbsp;brother-in-law, Jerry Nordquist, St. Petersburg, Florida; along many other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Ennie Ifland, and a sister, Heidi Johnston.Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic School Endowment or PAWS-itive Partners Humane Society of North Platte. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M., February 15, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, North Platte.&nbsp; Rosary will be at 10:00 A.M. prior to the mass with Father Karl Millis officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; The service will also be livestreamed via Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>&nbsp;Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Renate Irene Nordquist (1936-2022)

Jane Gress, 80, of North Platte, passed away at her home on February 8, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on August 29, 1941 in Gothenburg to Donald and Elsie (Allen) Joy. At a young age, the family moved to North Platte, where Jane grew up.&nbsp; She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1959.&nbsp; After high school, Jane worked as a secretary for a short time before starting her career in the cafeteria at the North Platte High School as well as working as a custodian for the First Presbyterian Church in North Platte.&nbsp; Jane married Charles Gress on April 31, 1975.&nbsp; She had two children, Brad and Melissa. Jane was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for many years.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing the piano as well as the organ.&nbsp; She liked to knit and needle point.&nbsp; Jane was known as a very simple woman, finding pleasures and joy in day-to-day activities.&nbsp;

Surviving Jane are her children, Brad Gress of North Platte, Melissa Gray of Chesterfield, VA; grandchildren, Brianna and Emmitt Gray; and brother, Lyle Joy of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and parents, Donald and Elsie.

Memorials are suggested to Fur the Love of PAWS Rescue.&nbsp; Online condolences are encouraged to be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>&nbsp;or sent to Melissa at 12650 Thoreau Drive, Chesterfield, VA, 23832. A graveside services are pending at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in care of arrangements.

Jane Gress, 80, of North Platte, passed away at her home on February 8, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on August 29, 1941 in Gothenburg to Donald and Elsie (Allen) Joy. At a young age, the family moved to North Platte, where Jane grew up.&nbsp; She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1959.&nbsp; After high school, Jane worked as a secretary for a short time before starting her career in the cafeteria at the North Platte High School as well as working as a custodian for the First Presbyterian Church in North Platte.&nbsp; Jane married Charles Gress on April 31, 1975.&nbsp; She had two children, Brad and Melissa. Jane was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for many years.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing the piano as well as the organ.&nbsp; She liked to knit and needle point.&nbsp; Jane was known as a very simple woman, finding pleasures and joy in day-to-day activities.&nbsp;Surviving Jane are her children, Brad Gress of North Platte, Melissa Gray of Chesterfield, VA; grandchildren, Brianna and Emmitt Gray; and brother, Lyle Joy of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and parents, Donald and Elsie.Memorials are suggested to Fur the Love of PAWS Rescue.&nbsp; Online condolences are encouraged to be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>&nbsp;or sent to Melissa at 12650 Thoreau Drive, Chesterfield, VA, 23832. A graveside services are pending at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in care of arrangements.

Jane Gress (1941-2022)

Donald Soller, 92 of Gothenburg, NE died February 8, 2022 at Hilltop Estates, Gothenburg, NE.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel with family present.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 14, 2022, 2:00 pm at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Boyd officiating.

Burial will follow at Gothenburg Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Gothenburg Honor Guard.

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 </figure>Donald Soller, 92 of Gothenburg, NE died February 8, 2022 at Hilltop Estates, Gothenburg, NE.Visitation will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel with family present.Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 14, 2022, 2:00 pm at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Boyd officiating.Burial will follow at Gothenburg Cemetery.Memorials may be directed to the Gothenburg Honor Guard.

Donald Soller (1929-2022)

Barbara Jean Burbach Waldschmidt passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022 in Omaha, NE with her favorite (and only) daughter, Heidi Waldschmidt Winters by her side.&nbsp; Barb was born May 5, 1946 in Yankton, SD to Reiny and Martha Burbach.&nbsp; Barb was the oldest of 6 and the designated ‘mini mom’ and organizer of her young siblings.&nbsp; Most of Barb’s childhood was spent in Hartington, Nebraska surrounded with cousins from the Burbach and Langerferman families. The family moved to North Platte Ne where Barb graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in 1964.&nbsp; Here she met the love of her life, Jim Waldschmidt.&nbsp; The two were married on May 20, 1967 at St. Patrick’s church in North Platte and were happily married for 48 years. They had one daughter, Heidi Winters who now resides in Omaha. Barb attended the College of St. Mary’s in Omaha for a year and graduated from the St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Radiological Technology in Lincoln, NE. &nbsp;Barb and Jim settled in North Platte and lived there until 2015. Barb worked as a Radiology Tech for over 30 years at Great Plains Regional Medical Center, where she helped to train and mentor many radiology students and made life-long friendships. She was known for her witty sense of humor and smart-comebacks.&nbsp; She was the life of the party and was the party planner extraordinaire, and loved social gatherings of all kinds, at least in her younger days. Barb enjoyed crocheting, and made many baby blankets for family and friends.&nbsp; She was known for her protective and nurturing nature (she worried constantly about everyone and everything).&nbsp; She would make sure that her daughter, nieces, and nephews were safe whether it was in taking precautions they wouldn’t choke on food or drown while playing at lake Maloney (if you know, you know).&nbsp; She was notorious for having detailed ‘post-it’ notes around to help her and everyone around her stay organized.&nbsp; In her later years, she developed a sweet tooth and loved chocolate candy bars, shakes, and cookies.&nbsp; She was lovingly called “Cookie Monster’ by many of her caregivers towards the end of her life. Even as she lost her language she could still convey her animated messages and would giggle at strongly worded words and phrases. Her face would light up to music from her youth and she would love to sing along to her favorites.

Barb joins her husband Jim and her mother, Martha, in her eternal home.&nbsp; Survivors include her father, Reiny Burbach; daughter, Heidi Winters, son in law, Stacy Winters and grandson Matthew (the apple of her eye); her siblings Bill (Sue) Burbach, Rosemary (Ron) Jones, Randy (Denise) Burbach, Kevin (Denise) Burbach, and Karlene (Dave) Hoedel and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Thursday February 10th&nbsp;at Adams and Swanson Funeral home from 2-5:30 pm with the family in attendance. A rosary will be held at 5:30pm on Thursday, February 10 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church in North Platte at 9:30am on Friday, February 11th. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson at 11 am and lunch to follow at the church. The family requests that all attendees take Covid precautions and wear masks while attending the services on Friday. Memorials should be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association –Nebraska chapter and to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Barbara Jean Burbach Waldschmidt passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022 in Omaha, NE with her favorite (and only) daughter, Heidi Waldschmidt Winters by her side.&nbsp; Barb was born May 5, 1946 in Yankton, SD to Reiny and Martha Burbach.&nbsp; Barb was the oldest of 6 and the designated ‘mini mom’ and organizer of her young siblings.&nbsp; Most of Barb’s childhood was spent in Hartington, Nebraska surrounded with cousins from the Burbach and Langerferman families. The family moved to North Platte Ne where Barb graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in 1964.&nbsp; Here she met the love of her life, Jim Waldschmidt.&nbsp; The two were married on May 20, 1967 at St. Patrick’s church in North Platte and were happily married for 48 years. They had one daughter, Heidi Winters who now resides in Omaha. Barb attended the College of St. Mary’s in Omaha for a year and graduated from the St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Radiological Technology in Lincoln, NE. &nbsp;Barb and Jim settled in North Platte and lived there until 2015. Barb worked as a Radiology Tech for over 30 years at Great Plains Regional Medical Center, where she helped to train and mentor many radiology students and made life-long friendships. She was known for her witty sense of humor and smart-comebacks.&nbsp; She was the life of the party and was the party planner extraordinaire, and loved social gatherings of all kinds, at least in her younger days. Barb enjoyed crocheting, and made many baby blankets for family and friends.&nbsp; She was known for her protective and nurturing nature (she worried constantly about everyone and everything).&nbsp; She would make sure that her daughter, nieces, and nephews were safe whether it was in taking precautions they wouldn’t choke on food or drown while playing at lake Maloney (if you know, you know).&nbsp; She was notorious for having detailed ‘post-it’ notes around to help her and everyone around her stay organized.&nbsp; In her later years, she developed a sweet tooth and loved chocolate candy bars, shakes, and cookies.&nbsp; She was lovingly called “Cookie Monster’ by many of her caregivers towards the end of her life. Even as she lost her language she could still convey her animated messages and would giggle at strongly worded words and phrases. Her face would light up to music from her youth and she would love to sing along to her favorites.Barb joins her husband Jim and her mother, Martha, in her eternal home.&nbsp; Survivors include her father, Reiny Burbach; daughter, Heidi Winters, son in law, Stacy Winters and grandson Matthew (the apple of her eye); her siblings Bill (Sue) Burbach, Rosemary (Ron) Jones, Randy (Denise) Burbach, Kevin (Denise) Burbach, and Karlene (Dave) Hoedel and numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will be on Thursday February 10th&nbsp;at Adams and Swanson Funeral home from 2-5:30 pm with the family in attendance. A rosary will be held at 5:30pm on Thursday, February 10 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church in North Platte at 9:30am on Friday, February 11th. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson at 11 am and lunch to follow at the church. The family requests that all attendees take Covid precautions and wear masks while attending the services on Friday. Memorials should be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association –Nebraska chapter and to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment.&nbsp;

Barbara Jean Waldschmidt (1946-2022)

Jack Harwager, age 75, of Arnold, NE passed away peacefully at his home in Arnold, NE on February 7, 2022.

Memorial service will be Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Arnold, NE with Pastor Rick Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Arnold Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to Arnold EMT’s or Arnold Cemetery. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Arnold are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>

Jack was born May 1, 1946, to Leo and Florence (Whipple) Harwager in Arnold, NE. Jack went to school in Arnold, then joined the U.S. Navy on January 27, 1964, served during Vietnam on the naval ship USS Tioga County (LST 1158). Jack was Honorably discharged on January 26, 1970. On July 23, 1968, Jack was united in marriage to LaVon Neal, to this union two children were born: Julie and Jim. Jack worked numerous ranches, and managed different ranches in multiple states for Timmerman and Sons for over 30 years. After retiring in 2015 and moving to Arnold in 2018, he then took full advantage of spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. They were the center of his life. In Jack’s younger years, he enjoyed Team Roping. Some of Jack’s hobbies were Road Trips with grandkids taking the “Scenic Route,” and time with his great grandkids. Jack faithfully followed his grandkids sports and rarely missed an event. Ranching was his way of life.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Florence Harwager, brothers: Bill Harwager and his wife Karen, Dan Harwager, and Dean Harwager, and a sister Marilyn Harwager. Jack is survived by wife LaVon of 53 years, children Julie (Jeff) Stenger of North Platte, and Jim (Cathy) Harwager of Arnold, three grandkids: Brandon (Brittney) Stenger, Kayla (Jeremiah) Keith, and Holly Harwager, three step grandkids: Ryan Kohler, Jake Kohler, and Kyle Kohler, great grandkids: Brinley Stenger, Jaxtyn Keith, and Julian Keith, sister Donna Rae (Jim) Story, sister-in-law Anita Harwager, many nieces, and nephews.

Heaven has gained an avid Nebraska Husker Volleyball fan .&nbsp; .&nbsp; .

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 </figure>Jack Harwager, age 75, of Arnold, NE passed away peacefully at his home in Arnold, NE on February 7, 2022.Memorial service will be Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Arnold, NE with Pastor Rick Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Arnold Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to Arnold EMT’s or Arnold Cemetery. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Arnold are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>Jack was born May 1, 1946, to Leo and Florence (Whipple) Harwager in Arnold, NE. Jack went to school in Arnold, then joined the U.S. Navy on January 27, 1964, served during Vietnam on the naval ship USS Tioga County (LST 1158). Jack was Honorably discharged on January 26, 1970. On July 23, 1968, Jack was united in marriage to LaVon Neal, to this union two children were born: Julie and Jim. Jack worked numerous ranches, and managed different ranches in multiple states for Timmerman and Sons for over 30 years. After retiring in 2015 and moving to Arnold in 2018, he then took full advantage of spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. They were the center of his life. In Jack’s younger years, he enjoyed Team Roping. Some of Jack’s hobbies were Road Trips with grandkids taking the “Scenic Route,” and time with his great grandkids. Jack faithfully followed his grandkids sports and rarely missed an event. Ranching was his way of life.Jack was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Florence Harwager, brothers: Bill Harwager and his wife Karen, Dan Harwager, and Dean Harwager, and a sister Marilyn Harwager. Jack is survived by wife LaVon of 53 years, children Julie (Jeff) Stenger of North Platte, and Jim (Cathy) Harwager of Arnold, three grandkids: Brandon (Brittney) Stenger, Kayla (Jeremiah) Keith, and Holly Harwager, three step grandkids: Ryan Kohler, Jake Kohler, and Kyle Kohler, great grandkids: Brinley Stenger, Jaxtyn Keith, and Julian Keith, sister Donna Rae (Jim) Story, sister-in-law Anita Harwager, many nieces, and nephews.Heaven has gained an avid Nebraska Husker Volleyball fan .&nbsp; .&nbsp; .Roof, Roof, Roof

Jack Harwager (1946-2022)

Candace Kay (Batt) Fagot, 71 of Lexington was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family in Gothenburg. Candace was born October 24, 1950 in Hastings, Nebraska to Richard and Kathryn (Anderson) Batt. She graduated from Hastings High school with the class of 1968. She then attended Hastings College. On April 2, 1971 she was united in marriage to Randal Fagot in Hastings, to this union six children were born: Susan, Michael, Kelly, Brooke, Jared and Tatum. The couple lived in Hastings until 1975 when they moved to Lexington.&nbsp; Candace then raised her family and taught piano lessons. In the early 1980’s, she opened Hands Of Time Piano Studio By Candy, where she taught many students to play. Candace then worked for the Lexington school system as an accompanist for many years and also for the University Of Nebraska at Kearney. Candace was a member of the St. Ann’s Church in Lexington. Candace lived a life that revolved around her family and her love for music. She shared her extraordinary talent and perceptive&nbsp;ear with her church,&nbsp;her piano students, and was always willing to play for weddings or funerals. Candace was very outgoing, caring and friendly,&nbsp;she loved her church and her Lord.&nbsp; &nbsp;She would share texts and pictures with her friends and family,&nbsp;especially those that would "keep you on the sunny side of life".&nbsp; We all looked forward to her awesome emojis and cards. Candace was the ultimate fun and loving grandmother. She developed a unique and special relationship with each of her grandchildren.&nbsp; She loved each in a special unique way and made sure that they knew they were loved.&nbsp;She was a role model for living and loving and will be deeply missed. We know that she was truly a guardian angel to all of us. She loved making and sharing music with her students, saying that " music comes from my heart." She knew how to inspire and encourage them to love making music for others.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Randy of Lexington, children: Susan (Tom) Schmiett of Gothenburg, Michael (Teresa) Buckley of East Moline, Illinois, Kelly (Matt) Rich of Kearney, Brooke (David Ruiz) Lloyd of Lexington, Jared (Keri) Fagot of Lexington and Tatum Fagot of Lexington, sister, Sandi (Lonnie) Smidt of Hastings, grandchildren: Kade Oburn, Alexandria Ward, Dustin Koubek, Lauren Schmiett, Chad Schmiett, Christiana Buckley, Trae Buckley, Braden Rich, Isabelle Rich,&nbsp; Isiah Starks, Jordan Starks, Jalen Starks, Kara Houlden, Jeremy Callahan, Jade Fagot, Jaxon Fagot, Klair Fagot, Jaryn Fagot, Jackson Oaks, Ian Oaks, Spencer Oaks and Lily Oaks, twelve great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Preceding her to heaven: her parents and a granddaughter, Katelynn Koubek.

&nbsp;A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with the Reverend Jose Chavez, officiating. There will be no visitation or rosary. Inurnment will be at a later date at the St. Ann’s Cemetery in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Candace Kay (Batt) Fagot, 71 of Lexington was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family in Gothenburg. Candace was born October 24, 1950 in Hastings, Nebraska to Richard and Kathryn (Anderson) Batt. She graduated from Hastings High school with the class of 1968. She then attended Hastings College. On April 2, 1971 she was united in marriage to Randal Fagot in Hastings, to this union six children were born: Susan, Michael, Kelly, Brooke, Jared and Tatum. The couple lived in Hastings until 1975 when they moved to Lexington.&nbsp; Candace then raised her family and taught piano lessons. In the early 1980’s, she opened Hands Of Time Piano Studio By Candy, where she taught many students to play. Candace then worked for the Lexington school system as an accompanist for many years and also for the University Of Nebraska at Kearney. Candace was a member of the St. Ann’s Church in Lexington. Candace lived a life that revolved around her family and her love for music. She shared her extraordinary talent and perceptive&nbsp;ear with her church,&nbsp;her piano students, and was always willing to play for weddings or funerals. Candace was very outgoing, caring and friendly,&nbsp;she loved her church and her Lord.&nbsp; &nbsp;She would share texts and pictures with her friends and family,&nbsp;especially those that would "keep you on the sunny side of life".&nbsp; We all looked forward to her awesome emojis and cards. Candace was the ultimate fun and loving grandmother. She developed a unique and special relationship with each of her grandchildren.&nbsp; She loved each in a special unique way and made sure that they knew they were loved.&nbsp;She was a role model for living and loving and will be deeply missed. We know that she was truly a guardian angel to all of us. She loved making and sharing music with her students, saying that " music comes from my heart." She knew how to inspire and encourage them to love making music for others.She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Randy of Lexington, children: Susan (Tom) Schmiett of Gothenburg, Michael (Teresa) Buckley of East Moline, Illinois, Kelly (Matt) Rich of Kearney, Brooke (David Ruiz) Lloyd of Lexington, Jared (Keri) Fagot of Lexington and Tatum Fagot of Lexington, sister, Sandi (Lonnie) Smidt of Hastings, grandchildren: Kade Oburn, Alexandria Ward, Dustin Koubek, Lauren Schmiett, Chad Schmiett, Christiana Buckley, Trae Buckley, Braden Rich, Isabelle Rich,&nbsp; Isiah Starks, Jordan Starks, Jalen Starks, Kara Houlden, Jeremy Callahan, Jade Fagot, Jaxon Fagot, Klair Fagot, Jaryn Fagot, Jackson Oaks, Ian Oaks, Spencer Oaks and Lily Oaks, twelve great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Preceding her to heaven: her parents and a granddaughter, Katelynn Koubek.&nbsp;A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with the Reverend Jose Chavez, officiating. There will be no visitation or rosary. Inurnment will be at a later date at the St. Ann’s Cemetery in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Candace Kay (Batt) Fagot (1950-2022)

Born August 15, 1959. Died February 7, 2022. He was 62 years, 5 months and 28 days old. Kent died suddenly and so unexpectedly on his beloved farm while doing chores. Kent had spoken earlier with his Mother and noted what a beautiful day it was - and it remained that way and we will remember that as we realize his death.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Lewellen Tiger Den with Pastors Seung Ho Park and Karen Garrison officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Ash Hollow Cemetery. Services will be streamed live and available to watch after the service on the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook page (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals">www.facebook.com/hbfunerals</a>). Visitation will be held Thursday afternoon 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Oshkosh.

Your presence and prayer is of great support, if you choose to gift a memorial, our family will determine that at a later time. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Leach family. Family and friends can view a memorial slideshow and leave condolences at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bondegardfunerals.com/">www.bondegardfunerals.com</a>.

The farm and ranch, which began with Kent’s ancestors and elders, continued to grow, develop, endure, survive and remain through Kent’s grit and vision. He took the lessons from his Father and Mother, his education through experience and self-growth and persisted through market fluctuations, weather hardships, financial strain and lack of man-hours - all typical of the farm and ranch industry - not all have been able to survive. He was well-respected by many for the businessman, crop, and cattle producer he became. His working/business relationships - friendships grew through mutual respect and good communication. This provided many opportunities to grow.

This life, his life, was lived and passionately enjoyed as he spent the majority of his time working within the family farm and ranch he loved - albeit for those he loved. Time spent was not an equivalent for the love known by his family.&nbsp; Kent proposed to Crystal (Lake) on a hot late July day with a beautiful ring and asked, “will you have me?” That was graciously accepted, and this marriage has lasted almost 26 years since March 23, 1996 and has built a beautiful home and family of three daughters, Courtney Lyn 24, Madeline Jo 20, and Kaylee Rae 18. As his daughters have grown, they have all become a part of living, working, and growing our farm and ranch. Building fence, corrals, working cattle (a sometimes not so pleasant display of our working relationships), haying, and harvest have all been special moments in their lives. Kent’s oldest daughter Courtney has returned to actively working on the farm full-time. Kent was grateful for Courtney’s marriage to Brodie - finally for a son (in-law) and their becoming relationship and impact from their presence. Madeline and Kaylee are still in educational pursuit and working when they are able and offer valuable input into our family farm and ranch. Kent knew their value, respected their time spent, and so looked forward to their future becoming. Special memories and thoughts about their father include working cattle, hunting, fishing, camping, being outdoors and being tough. They do not remember him crying. He taught them many things with few words, including how to be better and to learn from your mistakes.&nbsp; He was strong, happy, and Never gave up. He would do anything to help his girls succeed, he and Kent’s parents helped start each daughter’s cow herd. He was loud. It was hard to make him mad. He was a pro coyote hunter and pro cow caller. He was strong and kind, grounded, persevering, loving, nurturing, loyal, passionate and funny. He did what he loved no matter what anyone else thought. He never seemed to stop, but would take time to enjoy his coffee and a meat and eggs breakfast most mornings. He loved this way of life more than anyone they know, and he fought hard as he could for every ounce of everything he had. He loved his daughters as much and more than they maybe knew, but may they…

The farm and ranch has also endured and grew through the presence and efforts from our hired hand - more like family - Tracy Collins. Tracy has been a part of this operation and family for nearly 26 years. Kent valued greatly the time he has given. He (and his family) are chosen family to whom our family is forever grateful.

Kenny Barringer has made a great impact in the short amount of time he has spent and offered energy to our operation. Kent was able to relax and enjoy more with all of the great and capable hands working the farm and ranch he loved. He enjoyed traveling, although rare, it is something we looked forward to in the future…&nbsp; Kent held value to true working relationships which were also strong friendships. Kent really enjoyed shop and tailgate visits.

Kent loved his dogs and horses and they will miss his attention he so enjoyably gave. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and artifact hunting.

Kent, forever, was assessing the land, the earth, the crops, the cattle and equipment, noticing it all. He especially liked to tour right after a rainstorm, the greasier the roads the better! He loved seeing growth.

May we, remaining, carry forward from the life he led and the farm and ranch be continued to build. He is dearly missed by his Mother Doris, by his wife Crystal (Lake),Mother- and Father-In Law Dallas and Sharolyn Lake, Daughters Courtney Miklos (Brodie), Madeline, and Kaylee. His sister Karen Garrison (Len), Nieces, Heather Nguyen (Joe), Christy Cawthra (Skyler), Sarah Hotchkiss (Adam), Sister-In-Law Tamie Grauberger, Sister- and Brother-In-Law Donelle and John Pankowski. Nieces Lindsay Buck (Kevin), Britni Schmaltz (Eric), Bethany Ehrich (Danny), Emily Hubert (Braden), and Nephew Wyatt Pankowski (fiance’ Brittney Newkirk). Granddog Tank, and our Cowboy, Laska and Maggie will greatly miss Kent as well. Kent’s life lived through the land and work he loved - his legacy is our platform we must find our footing in and carry on. Kent was preceded in death by his father Jack Leach, Grandmother Adeline Nelson, Grandmother Pauline Leach, and Grandfather Erwin “Buck” Leach and his Uncle Ted Waltman.

Kent is everywhere and Kent is nowhere. Kent was a very decisive, a bit black and white thinker. It was a great part of the drive providing his endurance and success. Kent is nowhere here with us physically yet everywhere around us, and with Grampy and God. That is faith. May we all heal and grow throughout.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644424764248.jpeg" alt="Kent Leach" />
 <figcaption>Kent Leach</figcaption>
 </figure>Born August 15, 1959. Died February 7, 2022. He was 62 years, 5 months and 28 days old. Kent died suddenly and so unexpectedly on his beloved farm while doing chores. Kent had spoken earlier with his Mother and noted what a beautiful day it was - and it remained that way and we will remember that as we realize his death. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Lewellen Tiger Den with Pastors Seung Ho Park and Karen Garrison officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Ash Hollow Cemetery. Services will be streamed live and available to watch after the service on the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook page (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals">www.facebook.com/hbfunerals</a>). Visitation will be held Thursday afternoon 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Oshkosh.Your presence and prayer is of great support, if you choose to gift a memorial, our family will determine that at a later time. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Leach family. Family and friends can view a memorial slideshow and leave condolences at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bondegardfunerals.com/">www.bondegardfunerals.com</a>.The farm and ranch, which began with Kent’s ancestors and elders, continued to grow, develop, endure, survive and remain through Kent’s grit and vision. He took the lessons from his Father and Mother, his education through experience and self-growth and persisted through market fluctuations, weather hardships, financial strain and lack of man-hours - all typical of the farm and ranch industry - not all have been able to survive. He was well-respected by many for the businessman, crop, and cattle producer he became. His working/business relationships - friendships grew through mutual respect and good communication. This provided many opportunities to grow.This life, his life, was lived and passionately enjoyed as he spent the majority of his time working within the family farm and ranch he loved - albeit for those he loved. Time spent was not an equivalent for the love known by his family.&nbsp; Kent proposed to Crystal (Lake) on a hot late July day with a beautiful ring and asked, “will you have me?” That was graciously accepted, and this marriage has lasted almost 26 years since March 23, 1996 and has built a beautiful home and family of three daughters, Courtney Lyn 24, Madeline Jo 20, and Kaylee Rae 18. As his daughters have grown, they have all become a part of living, working, and growing our farm and ranch. Building fence, corrals, working cattle (a sometimes not so pleasant display of our working relationships), haying, and harvest have all been special moments in their lives. Kent’s oldest daughter Courtney has returned to actively working on the farm full-time. Kent was grateful for Courtney’s marriage to Brodie - finally for a son (in-law) and their becoming relationship and impact from their presence. Madeline and Kaylee are still in educational pursuit and working when they are able and offer valuable input into our family farm and ranch. Kent knew their value, respected their time spent, and so looked forward to their future becoming. Special memories and thoughts about their father include working cattle, hunting, fishing, camping, being outdoors and being tough. They do not remember him crying. He taught them many things with few words, including how to be better and to learn from your mistakes.&nbsp; He was strong, happy, and Never gave up. He would do anything to help his girls succeed, he and Kent’s parents helped start each daughter’s cow herd. He was loud. It was hard to make him mad. He was a pro coyote hunter and pro cow caller. He was strong and kind, grounded, persevering, loving, nurturing, loyal, passionate and funny. He did what he loved no matter what anyone else thought. He never seemed to stop, but would take time to enjoy his coffee and a meat and eggs breakfast most mornings. He loved this way of life more than anyone they know, and he fought hard as he could for every ounce of everything he had. He loved his daughters as much and more than they maybe knew, but may they…The farm and ranch has also endured and grew through the presence and efforts from our hired hand - more like family - Tracy Collins. Tracy has been a part of this operation and family for nearly 26 years. Kent valued greatly the time he has given. He (and his family) are chosen family to whom our family is forever grateful.Kenny Barringer has made a great impact in the short amount of time he has spent and offered energy to our operation. Kent was able to relax and enjoy more with all of the great and capable hands working the farm and ranch he loved. He enjoyed traveling, although rare, it is something we looked forward to in the future…&nbsp; Kent held value to true working relationships which were also strong friendships. Kent really enjoyed shop and tailgate visits.Kent loved his dogs and horses and they will miss his attention he so enjoyably gave. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and artifact hunting.Kent, forever, was assessing the land, the earth, the crops, the cattle and equipment, noticing it all. He especially liked to tour right after a rainstorm, the greasier the roads the better! He loved seeing growth.May we, remaining, carry forward from the life he led and the farm and ranch be continued to build. He is dearly missed by his Mother Doris, by his wife Crystal (Lake),Mother- and Father-In Law Dallas and Sharolyn Lake, Daughters Courtney Miklos (Brodie), Madeline, and Kaylee. His sister Karen Garrison (Len), Nieces, Heather Nguyen (Joe), Christy Cawthra (Skyler), Sarah Hotchkiss (Adam), Sister-In-Law Tamie Grauberger, Sister- and Brother-In-Law Donelle and John Pankowski. Nieces Lindsay Buck (Kevin), Britni Schmaltz (Eric), Bethany Ehrich (Danny), Emily Hubert (Braden), and Nephew Wyatt Pankowski (fiance’ Brittney Newkirk). Granddog Tank, and our Cowboy, Laska and Maggie will greatly miss Kent as well. Kent’s life lived through the land and work he loved - his legacy is our platform we must find our footing in and carry on. Kent was preceded in death by his father Jack Leach, Grandmother Adeline Nelson, Grandmother Pauline Leach, and Grandfather Erwin “Buck” Leach and his Uncle Ted Waltman.Kent is everywhere and Kent is nowhere. Kent was a very decisive, a bit black and white thinker. It was a great part of the drive providing his endurance and success. Kent is nowhere here with us physically yet everywhere around us, and with Grampy and God. That is faith. May we all heal and grow throughout.&nbsp;

Kent Leach (1959-2022)

&nbsp; Larry Joe Gallentine Sr., 82 of Ogallala, passed away on February 8, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Larry was born September 15, 1939, on the homeplace outside Norcatur, Kansas, to William and Bernice Gallentine as one of seven children. On November 20, 1959, Larry married Ianth Fay Wright at Oberlin, Kansas. Their union was blessed with five children Larry Jr., Teresa, Rob, Shelley, and Randy. Larry and Fay moved to Ogallala over the summer of 1964. Larry worked for Charlie Robacker for many years. He later delivered bread for Old Home Bread before farming for Dave Keller in Big Springs. On January 21, 1992, Larry and his wife purchased High Plains Recyclers and expanded the business until they retired. Larry loved any type of fun, from minibikes, snowmobiles, go-carts, and four-wheelers for his children and grandchildren, to camping out at lake McConaughy with his family. Anyone who happened to walk by the campsite was asked to join in on a fun game of sand volleyball. Larry was tireless when it came to sand volleyball and water skiing. Larry loved to buy, sell, and trade in his retirement years. People would reach out from miles around to Larry to look for something they wanted to purchase or if they needed help selling something. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bernice Gallentine; brothers, Jerry and Gary Gallentine; sisters, Peggy Roe and Judy Casida; a son Randy Gallentine in infancy and a daughter Shelley Olsen. Survivors include his children and Larry Gallentine Jr. and his wife Brenda, Teresa Laflan and her husband Terry, Rob Gallentine and his wife Janet; grandchildren LJ Gallentine, Amber Enstad, Chris Laflan, Tylor Laflan, Jermey Olson, and Michele Wolfe; extended grandchildren, Josh Miller, and Ashley Miller; many great-grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Private interment was held in the Ogallala Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644424593585.jpeg" alt="Larry Gallentine" />
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 </figure>&nbsp; Larry Joe Gallentine Sr., 82 of Ogallala, passed away on February 8, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Larry was born September 15, 1939, on the homeplace outside Norcatur, Kansas, to William and Bernice Gallentine as one of seven children. On November 20, 1959, Larry married Ianth Fay Wright at Oberlin, Kansas. Their union was blessed with five children Larry Jr., Teresa, Rob, Shelley, and Randy. Larry and Fay moved to Ogallala over the summer of 1964. Larry worked for Charlie Robacker for many years. He later delivered bread for Old Home Bread before farming for Dave Keller in Big Springs. On January 21, 1992, Larry and his wife purchased High Plains Recyclers and expanded the business until they retired. Larry loved any type of fun, from minibikes, snowmobiles, go-carts, and four-wheelers for his children and grandchildren, to camping out at lake McConaughy with his family. Anyone who happened to walk by the campsite was asked to join in on a fun game of sand volleyball. Larry was tireless when it came to sand volleyball and water skiing. Larry loved to buy, sell, and trade in his retirement years. People would reach out from miles around to Larry to look for something they wanted to purchase or if they needed help selling something. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bernice Gallentine; brothers, Jerry and Gary Gallentine; sisters, Peggy Roe and Judy Casida; a son Randy Gallentine in infancy and a daughter Shelley Olsen. Survivors include his children and Larry Gallentine Jr. and his wife Brenda, Teresa Laflan and her husband Terry, Rob Gallentine and his wife Janet; grandchildren LJ Gallentine, Amber Enstad, Chris Laflan, Tylor Laflan, Jermey Olson, and Michele Wolfe; extended grandchildren, Josh Miller, and Ashley Miller; many great-grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Private interment was held in the Ogallala Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Larry Gallentine (1939-2022)

Stephen Jimenez, 53, of Lincoln, passed away February 7, 2022, at Bryan Medical Center East. Stephen was born on August 4, 1968, to Pete and Fanny (Ortega) Jimenez. He graduated from Brule High School with the class of 1986. Following his education, Stephen eventually made his way to Cadiz, Kentucky, where he had partnered in a restaurant for a time. It was here that Stephen met his future bride, Beverly Jones. On August 31, 2001, Stephen married Beverly at Lincoln. The couple made their home in Hickman, NE, for a brief time before moving to Lincoln, where Stephen partnered with his brother to open La Paloma Mexican Restaurante in Lincoln. Stephen was an avid outdoorsman, and when he wasn't working, he preferred to be in the woods, hunting. As he was a gifted cook, he took great pride in the way he could prepare the wild game that he brought home. Stephen treated people with great kindness, from his family to his extended family at La Paloma, to his little dogs. His memory will be cherished and remembered for many things, especially the way he loved others. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Fanny Jimenez, and his parents-in-law, Clay A. and Nancy Jones. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Jimenez of Lincoln; siblings, Pete (Marie) Jimenez of Clarksville, TN, Tim (Barb) Jimenez of Ogallala, Dora (Adam) Jara of San Angelo, TX, Emerald (Tim) Lauts of Atchison, KS, Art Jimenez of Lincoln, Margie Schilz of Ogallala, Frances (Mike) Legler of Columbus, Arnold (Molly) Jimenez of Albany, OR, Leonard Jimenez of Lincoln; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A memorial has been established in Stephen's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, February 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala with Fr. Bryan Ernest as Celebrant. Inurnment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Stephen Jimenez</figcaption>
 </figure>Stephen Jimenez, 53, of Lincoln, passed away February 7, 2022, at Bryan Medical Center East. Stephen was born on August 4, 1968, to Pete and Fanny (Ortega) Jimenez. He graduated from Brule High School with the class of 1986. Following his education, Stephen eventually made his way to Cadiz, Kentucky, where he had partnered in a restaurant for a time. It was here that Stephen met his future bride, Beverly Jones. On August 31, 2001, Stephen married Beverly at Lincoln. The couple made their home in Hickman, NE, for a brief time before moving to Lincoln, where Stephen partnered with his brother to open La Paloma Mexican Restaurante in Lincoln. Stephen was an avid outdoorsman, and when he wasn't working, he preferred to be in the woods, hunting. As he was a gifted cook, he took great pride in the way he could prepare the wild game that he brought home. Stephen treated people with great kindness, from his family to his extended family at La Paloma, to his little dogs. His memory will be cherished and remembered for many things, especially the way he loved others. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Fanny Jimenez, and his parents-in-law, Clay A. and Nancy Jones. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Jimenez of Lincoln; siblings, Pete (Marie) Jimenez of Clarksville, TN, Tim (Barb) Jimenez of Ogallala, Dora (Adam) Jara of San Angelo, TX, Emerald (Tim) Lauts of Atchison, KS, Art Jimenez of Lincoln, Margie Schilz of Ogallala, Frances (Mike) Legler of Columbus, Arnold (Molly) Jimenez of Albany, OR, Leonard Jimenez of Lincoln; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A memorial has been established in Stephen's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, February 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala with Fr. Bryan Ernest as Celebrant. Inurnment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

Stephen Jimenez (1968-2022)

&nbsp; Betty Jo Leonard of Elsie, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022, at the home of her son, Michael Leonard, in Alliance, Nebraska. She was 85 at the time of her death. Mrs. Leonard, daughter of George and Sylvia Huntley, was born December 15, 1936, in Arnold, Nebraska, and graduated from Brule High School. She married Richard (Dick) James Leonard in Ogallala, Nebraska, in November 1954. Early in their marriage, Betty Jo and Dick resided in a series of places in Nebraska and Colorado before permanently settling in Elsie in the mid-1960s, where together, they managed a farming/ranching operation and later the grain elevator and a seed sales business. Betty is survived by a brother, Bill Huntley of Ogallala. She is remembered and honored by her six children, Mike (Carol) of Alliance, Mark (Sherree) of Bayard, Rick (Denise) of Lincoln, Bill (Rosa) of Phoenix, AZ, Patty (Tom) of Great Falls, MT, and Susie of Phoenix, AZ; she also enjoyed the years she spent as grandmother to her many grandchildren. We remember fondly a strong woman who took great pride and care in her role as a wife and mother and who enjoyed the people and life of the community of Elsie. We ask our Lord Jesus Christ to welcome Betty Jo into the Kingdom of Heaven. A memorial has been established in Betty Jo's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com. Services will be on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home Chapel in Grant, with John Long officiating. Burial will be in the Elsie Cemetery. Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Betty Jo Leonard of Elsie, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022, at the home of her son, Michael Leonard, in Alliance, Nebraska. She was 85 at the time of her death. Mrs. Leonard, daughter of George and Sylvia Huntley, was born December 15, 1936, in Arnold, Nebraska, and graduated from Brule High School. She married Richard (Dick) James Leonard in Ogallala, Nebraska, in November 1954. Early in their marriage, Betty Jo and Dick resided in a series of places in Nebraska and Colorado before permanently settling in Elsie in the mid-1960s, where together, they managed a farming/ranching operation and later the grain elevator and a seed sales business. Betty is survived by a brother, Bill Huntley of Ogallala. She is remembered and honored by her six children, Mike (Carol) of Alliance, Mark (Sherree) of Bayard, Rick (Denise) of Lincoln, Bill (Rosa) of Phoenix, AZ, Patty (Tom) of Great Falls, MT, and Susie of Phoenix, AZ; she also enjoyed the years she spent as grandmother to her many grandchildren. We remember fondly a strong woman who took great pride and care in her role as a wife and mother and who enjoyed the people and life of the community of Elsie. We ask our Lord Jesus Christ to welcome Betty Jo into the Kingdom of Heaven. A memorial has been established in Betty Jo's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com. Services will be on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home Chapel in Grant, with John Long officiating. Burial will be in the Elsie Cemetery. Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Betty Jo Leonard (1936-2022)

Ardath “Ardie” L. Welch, 74, of North Platte, NE passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Great Plains Hospital.&nbsp; She was born on May 16, 1947 in Rosewell, New Mexico, daughter of C.H. McLeod and Mildred (Adams) McLeod. Ardie graduated from Gardena High School in Gardena, California in 1969.&nbsp; She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed raising her children and in later years spending time with her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was an avid life-long NE Husker fan, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Surviving her are sons, Michael Welch of Chesapeake, VA and Steven (Dee) Welch of Paradise, TX; daughter, Christina Welch of North Platte; grandchildren, Matthew Welch (Ingrid Peterson) of North Platte, NE and Krystina Davis of Paradise, TX. She was predeceased by her parents.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Friday, February 11th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at <a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.

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 </figure>Ardath “Ardie” L. Welch, 74, of North Platte, NE passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Great Plains Hospital.&nbsp; She was born on May 16, 1947 in Rosewell, New Mexico, daughter of C.H. McLeod and Mildred (Adams) McLeod. Ardie graduated from Gardena High School in Gardena, California in 1969.&nbsp; She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed raising her children and in later years spending time with her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was an avid life-long NE Husker fan, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.Surviving her are sons, Michael Welch of Chesapeake, VA and Steven (Dee) Welch of Paradise, TX; daughter, Christina Welch of North Platte; grandchildren, Matthew Welch (Ingrid Peterson) of North Platte, NE and Krystina Davis of Paradise, TX. She was predeceased by her parents.Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Friday, February 11th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at <a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.

Ardath "Ardie" L. Welch (1947-2022)

Josephine Lillian (Gusman) Dauphin, 94, of Omaha, NE formerly of North Platte, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Brookstone Village in Omaha.&nbsp; Born on January 9, 1928 in Bridgeport, NE she was the daughter of Emery and Myrtle (Roberts) Gusman. Josephine was married on January 2, 1947 to William L. Dauphin in North Platte.&nbsp; She was a beloved mother who stayed at home and raised her children and cared for the home. She worked part time at the Telegraph Bulletin Newspaper in the circulation department.&nbsp; She loved to volunteer at the Camp Fire Girls Inc. and the North Platte Historical Society. Jo was an active member with the North Platte Extension Service.&nbsp;She enjoyed all art and crafts and was an excellent painter, wood carver and seamstress.&nbsp;Jo was impactful with creative art located on the carousel in Cody Park and painted a tile that can still be seen at the Veterans Memorial. Josephine was an amazing cook, loved her flowers during the summer and spending time with her family. Jo liked to fish and camp, particularly in Yellowstone, where they traveled as a family. Josephine and her husband took many trips touring US National Parks. She loved to exercise and keep active. You could always count on Jo being either on a walk, in a pool or in weight strengthening class. Her motto was "If you don't use it, you'll lose it!"&nbsp; Jo had many friends in North Platte that she enjoyed doing arts and crafts with as well as playing Mahjong.&nbsp; She celebrated every holiday by dressing up in costume, and was a member of the Red Hat Society.&nbsp; She also had many friends at Linden Estates that would walk together and play her favorite game Rummikub.&nbsp; Jo had a healthy and happy life and was the best Mom, Gramie, Great-Gramie, and Aunt Jo.&nbsp; She always had a smile and a hug for you, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by a daughter, Melinda Jo “Mindy” (David) Turner of Omaha; a son, Leslie E. Dauphin of CO; grandchildren, Jessica Cross, Sarah (Emery) Sievert, Jonathan (Sarah) Turner, Chris Dauphin and Michael Dauphin; great grandchildren, Lillian Cross, Sophia Cross, Mia Sievert, Ally Sievert, Max Turner, Josephine Turner and Bryan Dauphin; sisters, Patricia (Jack) Hollenbach of Morrisville, NC, LaDonna Loxterkamp of Bridgeport, Cecilia Sanchez of Bayard; brothers, Leo (Carolyn) Gusman of Bridgeport, and Ronald (Janet) Gusman of Sidney; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Emery and Myrtle; husband, William “Bill” Dauphin; daughter, Janet Irene Dauphin; sisters and their spouses, Maxine (Ronald) Roberts, Francis (Richard) Sturgeon, Phyllis (Donald) Shuler, and Kathleen (Marce) Vasquez; brother, James Riley Gusman; and brothers-in-law, Don Loxterkamp and Lawrence Sanchez.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Rev. Anne Durboraw officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up for the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at <a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Josephine Lillian (Gusman) Dauphin, 94, of Omaha, NE formerly of North Platte, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Brookstone Village in Omaha.&nbsp; Born on January 9, 1928 in Bridgeport, NE she was the daughter of Emery and Myrtle (Roberts) Gusman. Josephine was married on January 2, 1947 to William L. Dauphin in North Platte.&nbsp; She was a beloved mother who stayed at home and raised her children and cared for the home. She worked part time at the Telegraph Bulletin Newspaper in the circulation department.&nbsp; She loved to volunteer at the Camp Fire Girls Inc. and the North Platte Historical Society. Jo was an active member with the North Platte Extension Service.&nbsp;She enjoyed all art and crafts and was an excellent painter, wood carver and seamstress.&nbsp;Jo was impactful with creative art located on the carousel in Cody Park and painted a tile that can still be seen at the Veterans Memorial. Josephine was an amazing cook, loved her flowers during the summer and spending time with her family. Jo liked to fish and camp, particularly in Yellowstone, where they traveled as a family. Josephine and her husband took many trips touring US National Parks. She loved to exercise and keep active. You could always count on Jo being either on a walk, in a pool or in weight strengthening class. Her motto was "If you don't use it, you'll lose it!"&nbsp; Jo had many friends in North Platte that she enjoyed doing arts and crafts with as well as playing Mahjong.&nbsp; She celebrated every holiday by dressing up in costume, and was a member of the Red Hat Society.&nbsp; She also had many friends at Linden Estates that would walk together and play her favorite game Rummikub.&nbsp; Jo had a healthy and happy life and was the best Mom, Gramie, Great-Gramie, and Aunt Jo.&nbsp; She always had a smile and a hug for you, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by a daughter, Melinda Jo “Mindy” (David) Turner of Omaha; a son, Leslie E. Dauphin of CO; grandchildren, Jessica Cross, Sarah (Emery) Sievert, Jonathan (Sarah) Turner, Chris Dauphin and Michael Dauphin; great grandchildren, Lillian Cross, Sophia Cross, Mia Sievert, Ally Sievert, Max Turner, Josephine Turner and Bryan Dauphin; sisters, Patricia (Jack) Hollenbach of Morrisville, NC, LaDonna Loxterkamp of Bridgeport, Cecilia Sanchez of Bayard; brothers, Leo (Carolyn) Gusman of Bridgeport, and Ronald (Janet) Gusman of Sidney; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Emery and Myrtle; husband, William “Bill” Dauphin; daughter, Janet Irene Dauphin; sisters and their spouses, Maxine (Ronald) Roberts, Francis (Richard) Sturgeon, Phyllis (Donald) Shuler, and Kathleen (Marce) Vasquez; brother, James Riley Gusman; and brothers-in-law, Don Loxterkamp and Lawrence Sanchez.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Rev. Anne Durboraw officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up for the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at <a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp;

Josephine Lillian Dauphin (1928-2022)

&nbsp;Marie Ann Wiese gained her wings on Sunday, February 6th, 2022, at the age of 72, of Whitman, NE. Marie was born July 21st, 1949, to Robert (Bob) &amp; Shirley (Renick) Curtis in Alliance, Nebraska. She grew up in the country at Whitman and attended country school and then continued on at Mullen Schools where she graduated in 1967. Guy and Marie were united in marriage on June 14th, 1969, in Mullen, Nebraska. Two sons were born into this marriage, Thomas (Tom) and James (Jim). Marie was a wonderful wife, mother, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend to many. She was an exceptional cook, seamstress, and gardener. She loved her grandchildren, her chickens, and when she had them, her goats. She also loved to read.

Marie is survived by her husband Guy, sons Tom (Lucie) Wiese of Whitman, Jim (Crystal) Wiese of Hill City, SD. grandchildren Curtis &amp; Chloe Wiese and Riley, Mason &amp; Kelsey Wiese. sister Lorraine (Dan) Deibler, sisters-in-law, Jo Robinson of Lincoln, Rosemary (George) Tracy of Mullen, and Eva (Jim) Crawford of Mullen. aunt-in-law Fedora Groenewold of Hastings, her close circle of friends; Barbara McCully, Patsy Phipps, Bert Downing, Phyllis Phillips, Peggy Marsh and Tanya Storer. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert (Bob) &amp; Shirley Curtis, in-laws Art &amp; Grace Wiese, grandparents Bill &amp; Ethel Curtis, John Renick, and Marie &amp; Mike Brennen. brother-in-law Thomas Wiese, numerous uncles &amp; aunts.

Funeral service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Mullen on Thursday February 10th, at 10 am MT. The service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. &nbsp;Burial to following at the Whitman Cemetery with Pastor Shanon Williams officiating. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen are in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Whitman Cemetery, Community Center or your choice. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 9th&nbsp;from 5:00 to 7:00 pm MT at the Mullen Funeral Home in Mullen, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.coms/">www.govierbrothers.coms</a>.

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 </figure>&nbsp;Marie Ann Wiese gained her wings on Sunday, February 6th, 2022, at the age of 72, of Whitman, NE. Marie was born July 21st, 1949, to Robert (Bob) &amp; Shirley (Renick) Curtis in Alliance, Nebraska. She grew up in the country at Whitman and attended country school and then continued on at Mullen Schools where she graduated in 1967. Guy and Marie were united in marriage on June 14th, 1969, in Mullen, Nebraska. Two sons were born into this marriage, Thomas (Tom) and James (Jim). Marie was a wonderful wife, mother, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend to many. She was an exceptional cook, seamstress, and gardener. She loved her grandchildren, her chickens, and when she had them, her goats. She also loved to read.Marie is survived by her husband Guy, sons Tom (Lucie) Wiese of Whitman, Jim (Crystal) Wiese of Hill City, SD. grandchildren Curtis &amp; Chloe Wiese and Riley, Mason &amp; Kelsey Wiese. sister Lorraine (Dan) Deibler, sisters-in-law, Jo Robinson of Lincoln, Rosemary (George) Tracy of Mullen, and Eva (Jim) Crawford of Mullen. aunt-in-law Fedora Groenewold of Hastings, her close circle of friends; Barbara McCully, Patsy Phipps, Bert Downing, Phyllis Phillips, Peggy Marsh and Tanya Storer. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert (Bob) &amp; Shirley Curtis, in-laws Art &amp; Grace Wiese, grandparents Bill &amp; Ethel Curtis, John Renick, and Marie &amp; Mike Brennen. brother-in-law Thomas Wiese, numerous uncles &amp; aunts.Funeral service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Mullen on Thursday February 10th, at 10 am MT. The service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. &nbsp;Burial to following at the Whitman Cemetery with Pastor Shanon Williams officiating. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen are in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Whitman Cemetery, Community Center or your choice. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 9th&nbsp;from 5:00 to 7:00 pm MT at the Mullen Funeral Home in Mullen, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.coms/">www.govierbrothers.coms</a>.

Marie Ann Wiese (1949-2022)

Erling (Jim) Howell, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the Lexington Regional Health Center. He was surrounded by family when he left his earthly body to go to his heavenly home. He was born on October 14, 1939 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Calvin and Rosie (Cochrane) Howell. Jim attended public schools in Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1957. He then went on to further his education at Hastings College on academic scholarship for two years. Jim united in marriage to Barbara (Peck) Howell on November 16, 1961. Four children were blessed to this union: Laura, Theresa, Marsha, and Thomas. On March 26, 1962, Jim entered the United States Army and proudly served his country in the military working in a chemical laboratory at Fort Detrick in Maryland until being honorably discharged on March 25, 1965. Upon his discharge from the military, the family made their home in Cozad until their marriage would later end in divorce. Jim moved to Kearney where he was employed with Rockwell and Caldwell’s. He then moved to Lexington where he worked for Sperry New Holland until the plant closed. Jim then moved to Madison, Nebraska working for Emerson Electric (Appleton Electric) in the Manufacturing Plant in Columbus. Jim moved back to Lexington in 2000, where he worked at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods department which he thoroughly enjoyed working with his co-workers for three years before retiring. He was remembered for his knowledge of hunting and fishing equipment and never minded spending the extra time telling you fishing or hunting stories. That was, after all, his favorite thing to do. Jim remained single the rest of his days following his divorce and dedicated his life to raising his children, who were in his custody, teaching them the importance of letting your word is the most valuable gift you could give to another. His only distraction to life, outside of this or work was the fish calling his name from the Inlet, Young’s Check, to name a few, or an unfortunate deer that was caught in his rifle sight. The only thing that kept Jim from a fishing bank or canyon hunting deer was family. Jim was a middle child in a lineup of fourteen children, so he learned from an early age the value of family. He mastered this skill and spent the rest of his days honoring that legacy he learned, instilling it into every relationship, whether family, friend, or fellow fisherman on the bank. He. Loved. You. When his health allowed, he seldom missed a celebration of a birthday, graduation, family reunion, or any other important event you were hosting. If it was important to you, it mattered to him. You would find him there, whether he understood a gender reveals party or not. He understood what it meant to be present.

Survivors include his children, Marsha (Steve) Mars-McBride of Lexington and Tom (April) Howell of Lee Summit, Missouri; four grandchildren, Dustin (Miranda) Helmuth of Grand Island, Derrick (Sarah) Hopkins of Grand Island, Jimmy (Michelle) Hopkins of Hastings and Brittany (Calvin) Roberts of Phillips; six great-grandchildren, Haley, Emma, Kylie, Kaleb, Hannah and Beckham; three brothers, Marvin (Bonnie) Howell of Maxwell, Gary (Anna) Howell of Cozad and Terry (Aecha) Howell of Cozad; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda Howell of Cozad, Kenny Anderson of Cozad, Harvey Baker of Texas, Dean Zimmerman of Mesquite,Texas, and Merna Howell of Denver, Colorado; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Besides his parents, Jim was preceded in death by two daughters, Laura Ann (Frank) Wampole and Theresa Ann Howell; grandson, Richard Wample; brothers, Ronald Howell, Lloyd Howell and Johnny Howell; sisters, Barbie Anderson, Sherry (Dennis) Bartes, June (Harry) Woehrle, Marlene (Rodney) Sherman, Norma Jean Baker, Donna (Carl) Bell, and Kay Zimmerman. Sister in laws: Anna (Gary) Howell, Aecha (Terry) Howell, and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home, Luncheon to be served at Lexington Christian Church following the service. Family burial to be held at a later date. Military Honors will be provided by the United States Army Funeral Honors Team. Memorials are kindly suggested to your own cherished charity. A bench will be purchased in his honor and placed at Johnson Lake Inlet. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Erling (Jim) Howell, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the Lexington Regional Health Center. He was surrounded by family when he left his earthly body to go to his heavenly home. He was born on October 14, 1939 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Calvin and Rosie (Cochrane) Howell. Jim attended public schools in Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1957. He then went on to further his education at Hastings College on academic scholarship for two years. Jim united in marriage to Barbara (Peck) Howell on November 16, 1961. Four children were blessed to this union: Laura, Theresa, Marsha, and Thomas. On March 26, 1962, Jim entered the United States Army and proudly served his country in the military working in a chemical laboratory at Fort Detrick in Maryland until being honorably discharged on March 25, 1965. Upon his discharge from the military, the family made their home in Cozad until their marriage would later end in divorce. Jim moved to Kearney where he was employed with Rockwell and Caldwell’s. He then moved to Lexington where he worked for Sperry New Holland until the plant closed. Jim then moved to Madison, Nebraska working for Emerson Electric (Appleton Electric) in the Manufacturing Plant in Columbus. Jim moved back to Lexington in 2000, where he worked at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods department which he thoroughly enjoyed working with his co-workers for three years before retiring. He was remembered for his knowledge of hunting and fishing equipment and never minded spending the extra time telling you fishing or hunting stories. That was, after all, his favorite thing to do. Jim remained single the rest of his days following his divorce and dedicated his life to raising his children, who were in his custody, teaching them the importance of letting your word is the most valuable gift you could give to another. His only distraction to life, outside of this or work was the fish calling his name from the Inlet, Young’s Check, to name a few, or an unfortunate deer that was caught in his rifle sight. The only thing that kept Jim from a fishing bank or canyon hunting deer was family. Jim was a middle child in a lineup of fourteen children, so he learned from an early age the value of family. He mastered this skill and spent the rest of his days honoring that legacy he learned, instilling it into every relationship, whether family, friend, or fellow fisherman on the bank. He. Loved. You. When his health allowed, he seldom missed a celebration of a birthday, graduation, family reunion, or any other important event you were hosting. If it was important to you, it mattered to him. You would find him there, whether he understood a gender reveals party or not. He understood what it meant to be present.Survivors include his children, Marsha (Steve) Mars-McBride of Lexington and Tom (April) Howell of Lee Summit, Missouri; four grandchildren, Dustin (Miranda) Helmuth of Grand Island, Derrick (Sarah) Hopkins of Grand Island, Jimmy (Michelle) Hopkins of Hastings and Brittany (Calvin) Roberts of Phillips; six great-grandchildren, Haley, Emma, Kylie, Kaleb, Hannah and Beckham; three brothers, Marvin (Bonnie) Howell of Maxwell, Gary (Anna) Howell of Cozad and Terry (Aecha) Howell of Cozad; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda Howell of Cozad, Kenny Anderson of Cozad, Harvey Baker of Texas, Dean Zimmerman of Mesquite,Texas, and Merna Howell of Denver, Colorado; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Besides his parents, Jim was preceded in death by two daughters, Laura Ann (Frank) Wampole and Theresa Ann Howell; grandson, Richard Wample; brothers, Ronald Howell, Lloyd Howell and Johnny Howell; sisters, Barbie Anderson, Sherry (Dennis) Bartes, June (Harry) Woehrle, Marlene (Rodney) Sherman, Norma Jean Baker, Donna (Carl) Bell, and Kay Zimmerman. Sister in laws: Anna (Gary) Howell, Aecha (Terry) Howell, and several nieces and nephews.A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home, Luncheon to be served at Lexington Christian Church following the service. Family burial to be held at a later date. Military Honors will be provided by the United States Army Funeral Honors Team. Memorials are kindly suggested to your own cherished charity. A bench will be purchased in his honor and placed at Johnson Lake Inlet. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Erling "Jim" Howell (1939-2022)

Murland Dwayne “Swede” Nelson, 91 of Lexington passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his home in Lexington. Swede was born October 5, 1930 on a farm near Westerville, Nebraska to Edward B. and Beulah L. (Glover) Nelson. He grew up in the Ansley area and worked at a gas station to help his parents and graduated from Ansley High School in 1948. &nbsp;After the death of his father, Swede, his mother and brother then moved to Broken Bow in 1949. He then drove and delivered bread to grocery stores, and one of them was in Purdum where he met Betty. He was united in marriage to Betty R. Simonton on June 6, 1952 in Broken Bow. To this union two children were born; Mickie and Steven. Swede and Betty then moved to Lexington in 1962. Swede worked for Custer Public Power for seven years and then Dawson Public Power for thirty years. Swede was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington where he served as a deacon and elder. He was very active in the Thistle Masonic Lodge #61 and the Tri County Shrine where he enjoyed driving the tin Lizzies in many parades. He served on the Lakeside Country Club board two different times and was a former Elks club member and served on the Lexington City Planning Commission for ten years. Swede served in the National Guard for nine years. Swede enjoyed playing golf, hunting and traveling, Betty and Swede took a cruise to Alaska, traveled to Europe and other destinations. He loved spending time with his two great-grandsons who called him “Old Grandpa.”

He is survived by his wife, Betty of Lexington, son, Steve of Kearney, daughter, Mickie and husband Jim Kircher of Littleton, Colorado, two grandchildren: Jennifer and husband Blake Michelsen and James and wife Melissa Kircher and there two children: Bowen and Lawson. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Marvin and his wife Iona Nelson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Reverend Eddie Mariel, officiating. The casket will be open prior to the service. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Shriner’s Hospital For Children, the First Presbyterian Church or the donor’s choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Murland Dwayne “Swede” Nelson, 91 of Lexington passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his home in Lexington. Swede was born October 5, 1930 on a farm near Westerville, Nebraska to Edward B. and Beulah L. (Glover) Nelson. He grew up in the Ansley area and worked at a gas station to help his parents and graduated from Ansley High School in 1948. &nbsp;After the death of his father, Swede, his mother and brother then moved to Broken Bow in 1949. He then drove and delivered bread to grocery stores, and one of them was in Purdum where he met Betty. He was united in marriage to Betty R. Simonton on June 6, 1952 in Broken Bow. To this union two children were born; Mickie and Steven. Swede and Betty then moved to Lexington in 1962. Swede worked for Custer Public Power for seven years and then Dawson Public Power for thirty years. Swede was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington where he served as a deacon and elder. He was very active in the Thistle Masonic Lodge #61 and the Tri County Shrine where he enjoyed driving the tin Lizzies in many parades. He served on the Lakeside Country Club board two different times and was a former Elks club member and served on the Lexington City Planning Commission for ten years. Swede served in the National Guard for nine years. Swede enjoyed playing golf, hunting and traveling, Betty and Swede took a cruise to Alaska, traveled to Europe and other destinations. He loved spending time with his two great-grandsons who called him “Old Grandpa.”He is survived by his wife, Betty of Lexington, son, Steve of Kearney, daughter, Mickie and husband Jim Kircher of Littleton, Colorado, two grandchildren: Jennifer and husband Blake Michelsen and James and wife Melissa Kircher and there two children: Bowen and Lawson. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Marvin and his wife Iona Nelson.Funeral services will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Reverend Eddie Mariel, officiating. The casket will be open prior to the service. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Shriner’s Hospital For Children, the First Presbyterian Church or the donor’s choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Murland Dwayne "Swede" Nelson (1930-2022)

Hope Muriell Williams, age 102, died Sunday, February 6, 2022, at WEL-Life Assisted Living in Kearney, Nebraska. Hope Muriell (Westerlin) Williams was born May 7, 1919, to David Westerlin and Rosetta (Muirhead) Westerlin on a farm nine miles north of Overton. She was raised in the Overton area and attended Bacon Grade School – District 42 and Overton High School. Hope helped with the farming in the Sumner area, owned and operated the Sumner Café, worked at SEM School with the hot lunch program, worked at Smith’s Grocery Store in Overton, was employed at Plectron in Overton, and worked in retail stores, including shoe stores in Lexington and True Value in Callaway. Hope married Silas Williams on January 19, 1968, and lived in Lexington until retiring in Callaway in 1979. They moved to Overton in 2001, and later relocated to Lexington. Her husband died December 26, 2002. Hope returned to Overton in 2005. She treasured time with her family (especially her grandchildren) and friends, and enjoyed her favorite pastimes of reading, crocheting, embroidery, gardening, canning, planting flowers, being an amazing cook, watching game shows (especially Wheel of Fortune – she was a winner!), and crossword puzzles (a quick solver). She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Sumner, a Thrivent member, and a member of Women of Grace – Sumner.

Survivors include daughters, Diane (Steve) Harger, Red Lodge, Montana; Debra (Tony) Hoos, Overton, Nebraska and son, Monte Williams, Grand Island, Nebraska. Grandchildren include Kresha (John) Rohde, Abbie and Allie, Eddyville, Nebraska; Kaitlyn (Shane) Sundquist, Skarlett and Skyler, Bertrand, Nebraska; Karmen (Joel) Meier, Brenden and Maeli Hope, Elm Creek, Nebraska; Stephanie (Joe) Domitrovich, Ella and Erik Silas; and Shane Harger, Melissa and Teagan, Missoula, Montana, and Paul Williams and Noah, Kearney, Nebraska. Also, sister-in-law, Audrey Naef, Winchester, Oregon. Hope was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers and their wives, Glen (Nadine “Deanie”) Westerlin and Dwayne “Bud” (Shirley) Westerlin. Seven brothers-in-law and spouses and three sisters-in-law and spouses also preceded her in death.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Sumner, Nebraska with Pastor Vic Rasmussen, officiating.&nbsp; The Service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page and will be broadcast live on 91.1 F.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Sumner, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Sumner Cemetery at Sumner.

Memorials are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church of Sumner, Nebraska or for later designation by the family. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Hope Muriell Williams, age 102, died Sunday, February 6, 2022, at WEL-Life Assisted Living in Kearney, Nebraska. Hope Muriell (Westerlin) Williams was born May 7, 1919, to David Westerlin and Rosetta (Muirhead) Westerlin on a farm nine miles north of Overton. She was raised in the Overton area and attended Bacon Grade School – District 42 and Overton High School. Hope helped with the farming in the Sumner area, owned and operated the Sumner Café, worked at SEM School with the hot lunch program, worked at Smith’s Grocery Store in Overton, was employed at Plectron in Overton, and worked in retail stores, including shoe stores in Lexington and True Value in Callaway. Hope married Silas Williams on January 19, 1968, and lived in Lexington until retiring in Callaway in 1979. They moved to Overton in 2001, and later relocated to Lexington. Her husband died December 26, 2002. Hope returned to Overton in 2005. She treasured time with her family (especially her grandchildren) and friends, and enjoyed her favorite pastimes of reading, crocheting, embroidery, gardening, canning, planting flowers, being an amazing cook, watching game shows (especially Wheel of Fortune – she was a winner!), and crossword puzzles (a quick solver). She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Sumner, a Thrivent member, and a member of Women of Grace – Sumner.Survivors include daughters, Diane (Steve) Harger, Red Lodge, Montana; Debra (Tony) Hoos, Overton, Nebraska and son, Monte Williams, Grand Island, Nebraska. Grandchildren include Kresha (John) Rohde, Abbie and Allie, Eddyville, Nebraska; Kaitlyn (Shane) Sundquist, Skarlett and Skyler, Bertrand, Nebraska; Karmen (Joel) Meier, Brenden and Maeli Hope, Elm Creek, Nebraska; Stephanie (Joe) Domitrovich, Ella and Erik Silas; and Shane Harger, Melissa and Teagan, Missoula, Montana, and Paul Williams and Noah, Kearney, Nebraska. Also, sister-in-law, Audrey Naef, Winchester, Oregon. Hope was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers and their wives, Glen (Nadine “Deanie”) Westerlin and Dwayne “Bud” (Shirley) Westerlin. Seven brothers-in-law and spouses and three sisters-in-law and spouses also preceded her in death.Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Sumner, Nebraska with Pastor Vic Rasmussen, officiating.&nbsp; The Service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page and will be broadcast live on 91.1 F.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Sumner, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Sumner Cemetery at Sumner.Memorials are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church of Sumner, Nebraska or for later designation by the family. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Hope M. Williams (1919-2022)

Ronald Eugene Magner, age 78, of McCook, NE passed away at his residence in McCook on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Ron was born September 23, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA to mother, Cynthis J. Stowers. Ron was a thirty-year veteran of the United States Marines.&nbsp; He enlisted in 1962 and earned the rank of Private First Class.&nbsp; His efforts in the Vietnam War awarded him a defense service medal, campaign medal, Presidential Unit Citation, multiple Purple Hearts and Marksman Badge Rifle.&nbsp; In 2016, Ron was awarded Marine of the Year for the First Marine Division, an award he received at the annual U.S. Marine’s Birthday Party.&nbsp; Ron was honorably discharged in 1993 as a Master Gunnery Sergeant. Ron enjoyed playing pool and made several trips to Vegas where he played competitively.&nbsp; He was also a race car driver.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brother; and other extended family members. He is survived by his close friend, Rick (Betty) Michaelsen of McCook; as well as extended family.

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 </figure>Ronald Eugene Magner, age 78, of McCook, NE passed away at his residence in McCook on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Ron was born September 23, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA to mother, Cynthis J. Stowers. Ron was a thirty-year veteran of the United States Marines.&nbsp; He enlisted in 1962 and earned the rank of Private First Class.&nbsp; His efforts in the Vietnam War awarded him a defense service medal, campaign medal, Presidential Unit Citation, multiple Purple Hearts and Marksman Badge Rifle.&nbsp; In 2016, Ron was awarded Marine of the Year for the First Marine Division, an award he received at the annual U.S. Marine’s Birthday Party.&nbsp; Ron was honorably discharged in 1993 as a Master Gunnery Sergeant. Ron enjoyed playing pool and made several trips to Vegas where he played competitively.&nbsp; He was also a race car driver.Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brother; and other extended family members. He is survived by his close friend, Rick (Betty) Michaelsen of McCook; as well as extended family.

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