Edna Lungrin, 87, of Farnam, passed away January 17, 2022 in Gothenburg, NE.

Visitation will be at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE, Sunday, January 23, 2022, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with family present.

Funeral Services will be at Farnam United Methodist Church, Monday, January 24, 2022, 11:00 AM with Pastor Duncan Iburri officiating.

Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Farnam United Methodist Church, 303 Caribou St. Farnam, NE

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642534122916.jpeg" alt="Ruth Lungrin" />
 <figcaption>Ruth Lungrin</figcaption>
 </figure>Edna Lungrin, 87, of Farnam, passed away January 17, 2022 in Gothenburg, NE.Visitation will be at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE, Sunday, January 23, 2022, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with family present.Funeral Services will be at Farnam United Methodist Church, Monday, January 24, 2022, 11:00 AM with Pastor Duncan Iburri officiating.Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.Memorials may be directed to the Farnam United Methodist Church, 303 Caribou St. Farnam, NE

Edna Ruth (Cox) Lungrin (1934-2022)

Arlo Ray Banzhaf, 85, of Cambridge, Nebraska, died January 15, 2022 at Tri-Valley Health in Cambridge.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Arlo was born February 22, 1936 in Cambridge, NE, son of Irene E. (Tridle) and Elbert J. Banzhaf.&nbsp; He grew up at Orafino, attended school there and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955.&nbsp; Arlo married LaVonne Aden on February 19, 1956 in Gothenburg.&nbsp; He grew up and lived on the family farm north of Cambridge and raised his three children there as well.&nbsp; He was a proud rancher all of his life.

Arlo was Baptized and confirmed at American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg and then later became a member of the Orafino Evangelical/Methodist Church transferred to St. John's Lutheran Church in Eustis.&nbsp; He raised Hereford Cattle, was a 4-H leader, Frontier County 4-H Council Member.&nbsp; He enjoyed attending cattle sales and cattle shows, his kids participated in.&nbsp; Arlo loved to visit with anyone and everyone he could.&nbsp;

Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, LaVonne&nbsp; Banzhaf of Cambridge, NE; two daughters, Kelly (Tom) Tirrill, Britt (Blaine) Hill; son, Justin Banzhaf; two grandsons, Matthew Tirrill, Dusty (Bobbi) Tirrill; great grandson, Jase Tirrill; brother in law, Dean (Gaylene) Aden; sister in law, Lynnette Gunnerson.

Arlo was preceded in death by his parents Elbert and Irene Banzhaf, grandparents Ralph and EffieTridle, great grandparents Charles and Gabrella Banzhaf, In-laws Emil and Judith Aden, sister, Lily Fern Wickham, great grandson, Eli Tirrill, brothers-in-law, Ron Aden and Dick Aden.

A Celebration of Life Dinner will be held from 11:00 am-1:00 pm on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Curtis Community Center in Curtis, NE.

The Family Requests No Flowers and Memorials may be given to the Farnam Rescue Squad or to the family for a memorial to be established.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642533986690.jpeg" alt="Arlo Banzhaf" />
 <figcaption>Arlo Banzhaf</figcaption>
 </figure>Arlo Ray Banzhaf, 85, of Cambridge, Nebraska, died January 15, 2022 at Tri-Valley Health in Cambridge.&nbsp;&nbsp;Arlo was born February 22, 1936 in Cambridge, NE, son of Irene E. (Tridle) and Elbert J. Banzhaf.&nbsp; He grew up at Orafino, attended school there and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955.&nbsp; Arlo married LaVonne Aden on February 19, 1956 in Gothenburg.&nbsp; He grew up and lived on the family farm north of Cambridge and raised his three children there as well.&nbsp; He was a proud rancher all of his life.Arlo was Baptized and confirmed at American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg and then later became a member of the Orafino Evangelical/Methodist Church transferred to St. John's Lutheran Church in Eustis.&nbsp; He raised Hereford Cattle, was a 4-H leader, Frontier County 4-H Council Member.&nbsp; He enjoyed attending cattle sales and cattle shows, his kids participated in.&nbsp; Arlo loved to visit with anyone and everyone he could.&nbsp;Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, LaVonne&nbsp; Banzhaf of Cambridge, NE; two daughters, Kelly (Tom) Tirrill, Britt (Blaine) Hill; son, Justin Banzhaf; two grandsons, Matthew Tirrill, Dusty (Bobbi) Tirrill; great grandson, Jase Tirrill; brother in law, Dean (Gaylene) Aden; sister in law, Lynnette Gunnerson.Arlo was preceded in death by his parents Elbert and Irene Banzhaf, grandparents Ralph and EffieTridle, great grandparents Charles and Gabrella Banzhaf, In-laws Emil and Judith Aden, sister, Lily Fern Wickham, great grandson, Eli Tirrill, brothers-in-law, Ron Aden and Dick Aden.A Celebration of Life Dinner will be held from 11:00 am-1:00 pm on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Curtis Community Center in Curtis, NE.The Family Requests No Flowers and Memorials may be given to the Farnam Rescue Squad or to the family for a memorial to be established.&nbsp;

Arlo Banzhaf (1936-2022)

Henry Robert Vogt, 90, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 16, 2022 at Hilltop Estates, Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;He was born September 15, 1931 in Gothenburg, NE,&nbsp; of Roy and Agnes ( Miller) Vogt of Gothenburg.

Henry married Donita Phillips in North Platte on May 12, 1957, after her passing,&nbsp; Henry married Betty Malcom on September 17, 2006 in Gothenburg.

After finishing the 10th grade of high school he went to work for Leonard Hood Construction. Henry served in the Navy for four years on the USS Pittsburgh, (CA- 72),&nbsp; after being discharged from the Navy.&nbsp; Henry&nbsp; farmed and ranched in Gothenburg and received an Outstanding Young Farmer Award, from Farm Bureau.&nbsp; He also owned H.R. Vogt Trucking and operated a small feed lot. He enjoyed buying cattle for D &amp; D and Hi-Gain Feedlots.&nbsp; He attended the Zion Lutheran Church most of his life. He enjoyed both dirt and road motorcycle racing and car racing and he loved classic cars. Henry served as County Commissioner, on the Zion Lutheran Church Council Church Board and also on District 81-R, School Board. Survivors include wife, Betty Vogt, Gothenburg, four sons, Henry Kirk Vogt, Gothenburg, Robert&nbsp; Roy (Mary) Vogt, Thedford, NE;&nbsp; Dave (Marilee) Malcom, Cozad, NE, Don (Gayla) Malcom, Sundance, WY; Daughter, Debbie (Alan) Barnett, Charleston, SC;&nbsp; 14 - Grandchildren, 15 great - grandchildren, three great - great Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Roy &amp; Agnes Vogt, in-laws Dell and Ellen Phillips,&nbsp; wife - Donita Vogt, 2-daughters, Dennette Vogt, Debbie ( Alan) Barnett, granddaughter, Natasha Vogt,&nbsp; grandson, Matthew Paulsen, sister-in-law, Virginia Vogt,&nbsp; two brothers, Johnny Roy Vogt, Jimmy Vogt, sister and brother in law Alice and George Hays, brother in law Del Tobey, brother and sister-in-law Delmond and Alta Phillips, sister and brother in law Janice and Kenny Phillips.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. with family present 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thursday January 20, 2022 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Jeff Cottingham officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial&nbsp; will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Trinity Lutheran Church 2002 27th Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138 , American Cancer Society Heartland Division 9850 Nicholas, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114, or American Heart Association 1540 South 70th Street Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68506.

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 <figcaption>Henry R. Vogt</figcaption>
 </figure>Henry Robert Vogt, 90, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 16, 2022 at Hilltop Estates, Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born September 15, 1931 in Gothenburg, NE,&nbsp; of Roy and Agnes ( Miller) Vogt of Gothenburg.Henry married Donita Phillips in North Platte on May 12, 1957, after her passing,&nbsp; Henry married Betty Malcom on September 17, 2006 in Gothenburg.After finishing the 10th grade of high school he went to work for Leonard Hood Construction. Henry served in the Navy for four years on the USS Pittsburgh, (CA- 72),&nbsp; after being discharged from the Navy.&nbsp; Henry&nbsp; farmed and ranched in Gothenburg and received an Outstanding Young Farmer Award, from Farm Bureau.&nbsp; He also owned H.R. Vogt Trucking and operated a small feed lot. He enjoyed buying cattle for D &amp; D and Hi-Gain Feedlots.&nbsp; He attended the Zion Lutheran Church most of his life. He enjoyed both dirt and road motorcycle racing and car racing and he loved classic cars. Henry served as County Commissioner, on the Zion Lutheran Church Council Church Board and also on District 81-R, School Board. Survivors include wife, Betty Vogt, Gothenburg, four sons, Henry Kirk Vogt, Gothenburg, Robert&nbsp; Roy (Mary) Vogt, Thedford, NE;&nbsp; Dave (Marilee) Malcom, Cozad, NE, Don (Gayla) Malcom, Sundance, WY; Daughter, Debbie (Alan) Barnett, Charleston, SC;&nbsp; 14 - Grandchildren, 15 great - grandchildren, three great - great Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Roy &amp; Agnes Vogt, in-laws Dell and Ellen Phillips,&nbsp; wife - Donita Vogt, 2-daughters, Dennette Vogt, Debbie ( Alan) Barnett, granddaughter, Natasha Vogt,&nbsp; grandson, Matthew Paulsen, sister-in-law, Virginia Vogt,&nbsp; two brothers, Johnny Roy Vogt, Jimmy Vogt, sister and brother in law Alice and George Hays, brother in law Del Tobey, brother and sister-in-law Delmond and Alta Phillips, sister and brother in law Janice and Kenny Phillips.Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. with family present 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thursday January 20, 2022 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Jeff Cottingham officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial&nbsp; will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Trinity Lutheran Church 2002 27th Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138 , American Cancer Society Heartland Division 9850 Nicholas, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114, or American Heart Association 1540 South 70th Street Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68506.

Henry Vogt (1931-2022)

Ella (E.) Joan Jones passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 9, 2022.

Joan was born on October 27, 1936 in Parks, NE to Martin and Ella Lutz and was the youngest of eight siblings. After graduating Parks High School, Joan married W. Dee Jones in a church wedding in Benkelman, NE on May 23, 1954 and went on to have four children Billy, Bobby, Brenda and Brad.

Joan and Dee made their living working together building a successful farm and ranch in Dundy County. In 1975, the Jones family relocated to North Platte, NE, where they continued to farm and ranch and opened up Big Johns restaurant. Joan spent countless hours at Big Johns and made it very successful. Joan loved people and developed close bonds with all her patrons. Her hospitality continued to the Cedar Bowl and her volunteer work with Nebraska Land Days for 15 years.

Joan was famous for her homemade margaritas, her immaculate yard and was an impactful member of the community. She will be remembered as a great neighbor and friend to many.

Joan enjoyed good health throughout her life and will be dearly missed by loved ones. Joan is survived by her husband, her children Bob, Brenda, and Brad, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Ella (E.) Joan Jones passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 9, 2022.Joan was born on October 27, 1936 in Parks, NE to Martin and Ella Lutz and was the youngest of eight siblings. After graduating Parks High School, Joan married W. Dee Jones in a church wedding in Benkelman, NE on May 23, 1954 and went on to have four children Billy, Bobby, Brenda and Brad.Joan and Dee made their living working together building a successful farm and ranch in Dundy County. In 1975, the Jones family relocated to North Platte, NE, where they continued to farm and ranch and opened up Big Johns restaurant. Joan spent countless hours at Big Johns and made it very successful. Joan loved people and developed close bonds with all her patrons. Her hospitality continued to the Cedar Bowl and her volunteer work with Nebraska Land Days for 15 years.Joan was famous for her homemade margaritas, her immaculate yard and was an impactful member of the community. She will be remembered as a great neighbor and friend to many.Joan enjoyed good health throughout her life and will be dearly missed by loved ones. Joan is survived by her husband, her children Bob, Brenda, and Brad, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

E. Joan Jones (1936-2022)

Johnnie Lira, age 60, of Ulysses, Kansas, took Jesus’ hand on Saturday, 
January 15, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children, at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born January 2, 1962, in North 
Platte, Nebraska, the son of Jesse and Delores (Vieyra) Lira. 
Johnnie grew up in North Platte, Nebraska, Wellington, Kansas, El Paso, 
Texas, Satanta and Ulysses, Kansas. He graduated in 1980 from Ulysses 
High School. He attended Dodge City Community College on a wrestling 
scholarship. Johnnie began working at KDOT in 1988 and was the District
 6 Area Superintendent. He married Marla Bushnell, his high school 
sweetheart, on December 14, 1984, in Ulysses. Johnnie was the best 
husband, dad and Grampo. His kids and grandkids were the light of his 
world and his purpose in life. Johnnie loved Jesus and it was very 
important to him that his family had accepted Jesus Christ as their 
Savior. He also had a heart and passion for helping kids, was a 
selfless man, and always put others first. He enjoyed being a coach for
 kids wrestling and baseball, and wrestling coach for Ulysses High 
School. He also served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, and 
children’s church leader. You could also find him fishing and playing 
golf. 
Johnnie is survived by his wife, Marla of the home; son, Kory Lira and 
wife Mallory of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter, Lesha Doyle and husband 
Sterling of Yukon, Oklahoma; parents, Jesse and Delores Lira of North 
Platte, Nebraska; sister, Valery (Lira) Crocker of North Platte, 
Nebraska; brother, Jeffrey Lira of Elwood, Nebraska; four grandchildren,
 Connor Doyle, Bennett Doyle, Kylee Lira and Kashton Lira; 
mother-in-law, Mary Bushnell of Ulysses; as well as many other family 
members and friends. 
Johnnie is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Delvan Bushnell; and 
grandparents, Manuel Vieyra, G.P. and Mary Gomez, and D.J. and Rosie 
Perez. 
Memorial service will be held Friday, January 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM at 
First United Methodist Church in Ulysses, Kansas with Reverend Todd Guinn and 
Pastor Kris Humphrey officiating. Memorial service will also be live 
streamed on Garnand Funeral Home Face Book page. Inurnment will follow 
at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be given to Johnnie
 Lira Grandchildren’s Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant
 Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Johnnie Lira</figcaption>
 </figure>Johnnie Lira, age 60, of Ulysses, Kansas, took Jesus’ hand on Saturday, 
January 15, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children, at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born January 2, 1962, in North 
Platte, Nebraska, the son of Jesse and Delores (Vieyra) Lira. 
Johnnie grew up in North Platte, Nebraska, Wellington, Kansas, El Paso, 
Texas, Satanta and Ulysses, Kansas. He graduated in 1980 from Ulysses 
High School. He attended Dodge City Community College on a wrestling 
scholarship. Johnnie began working at KDOT in 1988 and was the District
 6 Area Superintendent. He married Marla Bushnell, his high school 
sweetheart, on December 14, 1984, in Ulysses. Johnnie was the best 
husband, dad and Grampo. His kids and grandkids were the light of his 
world and his purpose in life. Johnnie loved Jesus and it was very 
important to him that his family had accepted Jesus Christ as their 
Savior. He also had a heart and passion for helping kids, was a 
selfless man, and always put others first. He enjoyed being a coach for
 kids wrestling and baseball, and wrestling coach for Ulysses High 
School. He also served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, and 
children’s church leader. You could also find him fishing and playing 
golf. 
Johnnie is survived by his wife, Marla of the home; son, Kory Lira and 
wife Mallory of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter, Lesha Doyle and husband 
Sterling of Yukon, Oklahoma; parents, Jesse and Delores Lira of North 
Platte, Nebraska; sister, Valery (Lira) Crocker of North Platte, 
Nebraska; brother, Jeffrey Lira of Elwood, Nebraska; four grandchildren,
 Connor Doyle, Bennett Doyle, Kylee Lira and Kashton Lira; 
mother-in-law, Mary Bushnell of Ulysses; as well as many other family 
members and friends. 
Johnnie is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Delvan Bushnell; and 
grandparents, Manuel Vieyra, G.P. and Mary Gomez, and D.J. and Rosie 
Perez. 
Memorial service will be held Friday, January 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM at 
First United Methodist Church in Ulysses, Kansas with Reverend Todd Guinn and 
Pastor Kris Humphrey officiating. Memorial service will also be live 
streamed on Garnand Funeral Home Face Book page. Inurnment will follow 
at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be given to Johnnie
 Lira Grandchildren’s Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant
 Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Johnnie Lira  (1962-2022)

Phyllis Guenin, 96, of Rapid City passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Rapid City.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Berean Lutheran Church near Chappell with Pastor Scotty Ray officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Berea Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

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>).

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Guenin family.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642439881618.jpeg" alt="Phyllis Guenin" />
 <figcaption>Phyllis Guenin</figcaption>
 </figure>Phyllis Guenin, 96, of Rapid City passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Rapid City.Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Berean Lutheran Church near Chappell with Pastor Scotty Ray officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Berea Cemetery.Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.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>).Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Guenin family.

Phyllis Guenin (1925-2022)

Robert J. "RJ" Caraway, 91, of Ogallala, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born on November 11, 1930 to William and Ethel (Chapman) Caraway at Beloit, KS. He attended school at Beloit High School, graduating with the Class of 1949. Robert was drafted into the United States Army from 1949-1953 and served in the Korean War. Robert moved to Ogallala in 1953 and&nbsp; worked&nbsp; for Arterburn Shoe Store in Ogallala. On October 30, 1955&nbsp; he married Audrey Moore, they were married for 52 years. To this union 4 children were born: Russell, Andrew, Robin and Jill. In 1962, Robert and Audrey moved to Colorado where he worked for several Ford dealerships selling cars and then worked for Brighton Ford until retirement in 1997 when they moved back to Ogallala. RJ loved fishing, hunting, bowling and generally just loved being around people. He loved to talk to everyone around him and made a new friend everywhere he went. He was one of the Nation's best car salesmen and was featured in Time Magazine for his accomplishments.&nbsp; Robert is survived by his daughter Jill (Ron) Plack of Northglenn, CO, son Andrew Caraway of Ogallala, and granddaughter Stephanie (Ryan) Prunk of Brighton, Colorado.&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by wife, Audrey Caraway (2007), parents William&nbsp; and&nbsp; Ethel&nbsp; Caraway, son Russell (2001), daughter Robin (1962) and grandson Joshua Plack (2003). &nbsp;&nbsp; Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 19, 2022&nbsp; at the New Hope Worship Center with Pastor Don Larreau officiating. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to New Hope. Online condolences can be given at www.drauckerfh.com and clicking the share a memory button. Services will be live streamed from www.drauckerfh.com&nbsp; and clicking the watch live button.&nbsp; Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642439149733.jpeg" alt="RJ Caraway" />
 <figcaption>RJ Caraway</figcaption>
 </figure>Robert J. "RJ" Caraway, 91, of Ogallala, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born on November 11, 1930 to William and Ethel (Chapman) Caraway at Beloit, KS. He attended school at Beloit High School, graduating with the Class of 1949. Robert was drafted into the United States Army from 1949-1953 and served in the Korean War. Robert moved to Ogallala in 1953 and&nbsp; worked&nbsp; for Arterburn Shoe Store in Ogallala. On October 30, 1955&nbsp; he married Audrey Moore, they were married for 52 years. To this union 4 children were born: Russell, Andrew, Robin and Jill. In 1962, Robert and Audrey moved to Colorado where he worked for several Ford dealerships selling cars and then worked for Brighton Ford until retirement in 1997 when they moved back to Ogallala. RJ loved fishing, hunting, bowling and generally just loved being around people. He loved to talk to everyone around him and made a new friend everywhere he went. He was one of the Nation's best car salesmen and was featured in Time Magazine for his accomplishments.&nbsp; Robert is survived by his daughter Jill (Ron) Plack of Northglenn, CO, son Andrew Caraway of Ogallala, and granddaughter Stephanie (Ryan) Prunk of Brighton, Colorado.&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by wife, Audrey Caraway (2007), parents William&nbsp; and&nbsp; Ethel&nbsp; Caraway, son Russell (2001), daughter Robin (1962) and grandson Joshua Plack (2003). &nbsp;&nbsp; Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 19, 2022&nbsp; at the New Hope Worship Center with Pastor Don Larreau officiating. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to New Hope. Online condolences can be given at www.drauckerfh.com and clicking the share a memory button. Services will be live streamed from www.drauckerfh.com&nbsp; and clicking the watch live button.&nbsp; Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Robert "RJ" J. Caraway (1930-2022)

Julia C. Perez, age 81, of North Platte, died January 14, 2022 at her home.&nbsp; She was born July 16, 1940, to Apolonio and Mary (Zavala) Vieyra, in Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Julia grew up in North Platte and was married to Robert Perez, Sr.&nbsp; The couple lived in North Platte where Julia worked odd jobs, but her main job was raising her family.&nbsp; She catered for many people and was known for her excellent cooking.&nbsp; Christmas goodies were one of her specialties, along with her delicious enchiladas.&nbsp; Julia was a very kind person, being a grandma to everybody.&nbsp; Family was the center of her life and she loved family gatherings.&nbsp;&nbsp; She also enjoyed garage sales, shopping, gambling trips and Fireball.&nbsp;

Survivors include her six children, Sarah (Claude) Williams, Galveston, Texas, Sylvia (Ron) Thomas, Irving, Texas, Rudy (Robyn) Perez, Robert Jr. (Lesa) Perez, Daniel (Hazel) Perez and Amberly (Jonathon Duran) Perez, all of North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren, Andrea Williams, Megan Williams, Phillip Perez, Silvia Alarcron, Jacqueline Perez, Carissa Perez, Cassandra Perez, Sabrina Perez, Kiana Eagleburger, Juana Abasolo, Joe Sanchez, Cora Skufca, Paige Loving, Schyler Kirbey, Jakeb KIrbey, Abel Ramos,. Anjel Ramos, Alesia Perez and Aiden Duran; numerous great-grandchildren; one sister Victoria Dominguez, Galveston, Texas; along with numerous other family members and friends.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Apolonio and Mary Vieyra; husband, Robert Perez, Sr.; siblings, Patricia Gonzales, Ramone Vieyra, Placido Vieyra, and Richard Vieyra; niece, Regina Matlock; nephews, Freddie and Davy Gonzales.

Memorials can be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, North Platte, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 A.M., Friday January 21, 2022 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church. Christian with Father Bernard Kimminau officiating. &nbsp;Wake services will be 7:00 P.M., Thursday January 20, 2022 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 12-7 Wednesday, January 19, 2022 with the family receiving friends from 5-7 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.&nbsp; Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

The service will be livestreamed via the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

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 <figcaption>Julia C Perez</figcaption>
 </figure>Julia C. Perez, age 81, of North Platte, died January 14, 2022 at her home.&nbsp; She was born July 16, 1940, to Apolonio and Mary (Zavala) Vieyra, in Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp;Julia grew up in North Platte and was married to Robert Perez, Sr.&nbsp; The couple lived in North Platte where Julia worked odd jobs, but her main job was raising her family.&nbsp; She catered for many people and was known for her excellent cooking.&nbsp; Christmas goodies were one of her specialties, along with her delicious enchiladas.&nbsp; Julia was a very kind person, being a grandma to everybody.&nbsp; Family was the center of her life and she loved family gatherings.&nbsp;&nbsp; She also enjoyed garage sales, shopping, gambling trips and Fireball.&nbsp;Survivors include her six children, Sarah (Claude) Williams, Galveston, Texas, Sylvia (Ron) Thomas, Irving, Texas, Rudy (Robyn) Perez, Robert Jr. (Lesa) Perez, Daniel (Hazel) Perez and Amberly (Jonathon Duran) Perez, all of North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren, Andrea Williams, Megan Williams, Phillip Perez, Silvia Alarcron, Jacqueline Perez, Carissa Perez, Cassandra Perez, Sabrina Perez, Kiana Eagleburger, Juana Abasolo, Joe Sanchez, Cora Skufca, Paige Loving, Schyler Kirbey, Jakeb KIrbey, Abel Ramos,. Anjel Ramos, Alesia Perez and Aiden Duran; numerous great-grandchildren; one sister Victoria Dominguez, Galveston, Texas; along with numerous other family members and friends.Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Apolonio and Mary Vieyra; husband, Robert Perez, Sr.; siblings, Patricia Gonzales, Ramone Vieyra, Placido Vieyra, and Richard Vieyra; niece, Regina Matlock; nephews, Freddie and Davy Gonzales.Memorials can be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, North Platte, Nebraska.Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 A.M., Friday January 21, 2022 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church. Christian with Father Bernard Kimminau officiating. &nbsp;Wake services will be 7:00 P.M., Thursday January 20, 2022 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 12-7 Wednesday, January 19, 2022 with the family receiving friends from 5-7 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.&nbsp; Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;The service will be livestreamed via the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

Julia Carmen Perez (1940-2022)

&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes, it finally appeared… my obituary! Rather than having someone else write my obituary, I decided to be different (what's new?) and write my own. Way back on September 20, 1937, I was born to Loring and Marion Ziebarth at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I was their first child and remained the only child until twin boys Philip and Paul were born into our home on May 28, 1945. For the first seven years of my life we lived in Osseo, Minnesota, where I was surrounded by several cousins and we never missed a service at the Maple Grove Nazarene Church. When I was about seven years old, we moved to Robbinsdale, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. My twin brothers were born shortly after this move, and since I was the “big” sister, I spent many hours helping care for them. My childhood and teenage years were wonderful. About the age of 10, I began taking piano lessons for the next three years and started playing it church when I was about 12… and have never quit. I accepted Christ as my Personal Savior at the age of 12 during Vacation Bible School. These were wonderful years: Sundays at Grandma’s, church every Sunday, summer camp, summer vacations at White Fish Lake in northern Minnesota, piano lessons, great friends with whom I still keep in touch, good youth groups… what more could one ask for? My mother and I sang duets for many years… our favorite being “Day by Day.” After she passed away at the age of 59, and Cindy was old enough, we began singing together. Upon graduation from high school in 1955, it was time to make a decision about my future. I decided to attend Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, over a thousand miles from Minnesota. That first year was difficult and I wanted to go home many times, but I always remember what my dad said when he dropped me off at BJ… “Remember, you finish what you start!” Well, around October of my freshman year, as I was leaving the post office, a young, blonde man from Estherville, Iowa, whose brother I had met in Minneapolis, introduced himself to me and asked if I would be willing to attend the Thanksgiving festivities with him. Every girl wanted a date for Thanksgiving, so how could I decline… besides that, he was a handsome Norwegian from Iowa, and a preacher boy. My Grandpa Ziebarth, a preacher in northern Minnesota, had said to me for several years, “I hope you marry a preacher!” That first date led to many more, and Ole Refsell and I were married on August 29, 1959, at the Fourth Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after I graduated from Bob Jones with a BA degree in 1959.&nbsp; Since I was a radio/tv major at Bob Jones, I was fortunate to land a job at WCCO Radio in Minneapolis while my husband attended Central Seminary. Our first child, Cynthia Jean, was born August 12, 1962. Shortly thereafter we began pastoring the West Dallas Baptist Church in West Dallas, Wisconsin.&nbsp; 1963 took us to Bethel Baptist Church in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, where we led the people in a building program to enable further growth. During our ministry in Camp Douglas, our son, Mark, was born, September 15, 1966. Shortly after the building was completed, we received a call to a new ministry in Indianapolis, Indiana, Joy Baptist Church. Since they were meeting in a rented facility and the work was growing, once again we went through a building program. Our third child, Paula, was born during this time, May 19, 1969. So… we had three kids, each born in a different state. I used to joke that I didn't want to move again! Following two years as an assistant pastor at Colonial Hills Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana, we were called to the Normandale Baptist Church, Bloomington, Minnesota. This was especially exciting since we would have family and grandparents around for our kids. &nbsp;Things were really progressing at Normandale, but after less than a year there, the Lord chose to take my husband, Ole, my children’s father, and the pastor of this wonderful church, to live with him.&nbsp; On the night of July 27, 1973, we left the house about 6 p.m. I had planned to take the teenage girls on a bowling activity and then spend the night at the church. Well, it never happened. My husband was driving the church bus, which was hit by a car, he fell out the front door and was crushed to death immediately. He was 36 years old. By 9 p.m. that evening I was a 36-year-old widow and my kids were fatherless.&nbsp; Obviously, the last 40+ years have been very challenging. I became a widow, a single parent, the sole breadwinner and everything else in between. At the time of Ole’s death, Cindy was 11, Mark 6, and Paula 4.&nbsp; Needless to say, it was a very traumatic event in the lives of each one of us. One year after Ole died, my mother passed away from cancer. After Paula started school, Dr. Clearwaters, of Fourth Baptist Church called one day and asked if I would be willing to come and work at the church, and later at Central Seminary as the secretary to Dr. George W. Dollar.&nbsp; I accepted his invitation. While working at Central Seminary, I was privileged to write, produce, and host a daily radio program,&nbsp;Children’s Storytime, on WCTS-FM.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In 1980, Cindy graduated from Fourth Baptist Christian Day School, Mark was going into 8th grade, and Paula was still in elementary school. Dr. Joseph A. Rammel, President of Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, Owatonna, Minnesota, called and asked if we would consider moving to Owatonna because he was in need of a secretary. He said if I would come, he would see that my children, if they so desired, would be eligible for a free college education! How could I say no? Cindy was ready for college and Pillsbury was just the place for her. We sold our house in Minneapolis and moved to Owatonna, where we lived until 1987. Cindy graduated from Pillsbury in 1984 and began teaching school in Findlay, Ohio. Mark graduated from Owatonna High School and joined the army, and Paula graduated from Owatonna High School as well. We all loved those years in Owatonna… it was a “Normal Rockwell” type of town back then. In 1987, the leadership of Pillsbury College was changing, all the kids were out of high school, so once again it was time for a change. Dr. Greg Mutsch, Dr. Rammel’s assistant at Pillsbury, was called to pastor the Beth Eden Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. He asked if I would consider moving to Denver to become his office manager at Beth Eden. I accepted, sight unseen, and made plans to move. Cindy was in Ohio, Mark in the army, and Paula was the only one still living at home, so she moved with me.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dr. Mutsch was much respected and admired by the Beth Eden congregation, and I enjoyed my responsibilities at the church; however, in 1990, he was offered a position as Assistant to the President at Pensacola Christian College, in Pensacola, Florida. You guessed it… “Janice, would you like to work at PCC?” So… I moved to Pensacola where I worked as Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for five years. Since I was not a “hot weather” person, I decided to move back to Denver where Cindy and Mark were now living; Paula was back in Minnesota making wedding plans. My father died in the early 90’s and I really missed him since he was my “rock” following Ole’s death. Dr. Rammel, now the administrator of the day school at Beth Eden, hired me to come back and teach K-4. I did that for a couple of years and then moved back to the church office to work with Dr. James Efaw. In 2005 at the age of 68, I figured it was time to retire. Since that time, I have worked in the school lunch program at Brighton schools, done substitute teaching, and worked for pastor VanDenBos at the Community Baptist Church in Brighton, Colorado.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It certainly has been a most challenging life. There was really nothing I ever wanted to be but a good preacher's wife and mother. That desire was fulfilled, with many extras added on. I always loved a challenge.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Janice Refsell, age 84, passed away of Covid 19 complications Thursday, January 13, 2022, in North Platte, Nebraska. She is preceded in death by her parents, Loring and Marion Ziebarth; brother, Philip Ziebarth; and husband, Ole Refsell. She is survived by her brother, Paul Ziebarth; daughter, Cindy Lamgo; son, Mark Refsell; and daughter, Paula Smalley; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes, it finally appeared… my obituary! Rather than having someone else write my obituary, I decided to be different (what's new?) and write my own. Way back on September 20, 1937, I was born to Loring and Marion Ziebarth at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I was their first child and remained the only child until twin boys Philip and Paul were born into our home on May 28, 1945. For the first seven years of my life we lived in Osseo, Minnesota, where I was surrounded by several cousins and we never missed a service at the Maple Grove Nazarene Church. When I was about seven years old, we moved to Robbinsdale, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. My twin brothers were born shortly after this move, and since I was the “big” sister, I spent many hours helping care for them. My childhood and teenage years were wonderful. About the age of 10, I began taking piano lessons for the next three years and started playing it church when I was about 12… and have never quit. I accepted Christ as my Personal Savior at the age of 12 during Vacation Bible School. These were wonderful years: Sundays at Grandma’s, church every Sunday, summer camp, summer vacations at White Fish Lake in northern Minnesota, piano lessons, great friends with whom I still keep in touch, good youth groups… what more could one ask for? My mother and I sang duets for many years… our favorite being “Day by Day.” After she passed away at the age of 59, and Cindy was old enough, we began singing together. Upon graduation from high school in 1955, it was time to make a decision about my future. I decided to attend Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, over a thousand miles from Minnesota. That first year was difficult and I wanted to go home many times, but I always remember what my dad said when he dropped me off at BJ… “Remember, you finish what you start!” Well, around October of my freshman year, as I was leaving the post office, a young, blonde man from Estherville, Iowa, whose brother I had met in Minneapolis, introduced himself to me and asked if I would be willing to attend the Thanksgiving festivities with him. Every girl wanted a date for Thanksgiving, so how could I decline… besides that, he was a handsome Norwegian from Iowa, and a preacher boy. My Grandpa Ziebarth, a preacher in northern Minnesota, had said to me for several years, “I hope you marry a preacher!” That first date led to many more, and Ole Refsell and I were married on August 29, 1959, at the Fourth Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after I graduated from Bob Jones with a BA degree in 1959.&nbsp; Since I was a radio/tv major at Bob Jones, I was fortunate to land a job at WCCO Radio in Minneapolis while my husband attended Central Seminary. Our first child, Cynthia Jean, was born August 12, 1962. Shortly thereafter we began pastoring the West Dallas Baptist Church in West Dallas, Wisconsin.&nbsp; 1963 took us to Bethel Baptist Church in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, where we led the people in a building program to enable further growth. During our ministry in Camp Douglas, our son, Mark, was born, September 15, 1966. Shortly after the building was completed, we received a call to a new ministry in Indianapolis, Indiana, Joy Baptist Church. Since they were meeting in a rented facility and the work was growing, once again we went through a building program. Our third child, Paula, was born during this time, May 19, 1969. So… we had three kids, each born in a different state. I used to joke that I didn't want to move again! Following two years as an assistant pastor at Colonial Hills Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana, we were called to the Normandale Baptist Church, Bloomington, Minnesota. This was especially exciting since we would have family and grandparents around for our kids. &nbsp;Things were really progressing at Normandale, but after less than a year there, the Lord chose to take my husband, Ole, my children’s father, and the pastor of this wonderful church, to live with him.&nbsp; On the night of July 27, 1973, we left the house about 6 p.m. I had planned to take the teenage girls on a bowling activity and then spend the night at the church. Well, it never happened. My husband was driving the church bus, which was hit by a car, he fell out the front door and was crushed to death immediately. He was 36 years old. By 9 p.m. that evening I was a 36-year-old widow and my kids were fatherless.&nbsp; Obviously, the last 40+ years have been very challenging. I became a widow, a single parent, the sole breadwinner and everything else in between. At the time of Ole’s death, Cindy was 11, Mark 6, and Paula 4.&nbsp; Needless to say, it was a very traumatic event in the lives of each one of us. One year after Ole died, my mother passed away from cancer. After Paula started school, Dr. Clearwaters, of Fourth Baptist Church called one day and asked if I would be willing to come and work at the church, and later at Central Seminary as the secretary to Dr. George W. Dollar.&nbsp; I accepted his invitation. While working at Central Seminary, I was privileged to write, produce, and host a daily radio program,&nbsp;Children’s Storytime, on WCTS-FM.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In 1980, Cindy graduated from Fourth Baptist Christian Day School, Mark was going into 8th grade, and Paula was still in elementary school. Dr. Joseph A. Rammel, President of Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, Owatonna, Minnesota, called and asked if we would consider moving to Owatonna because he was in need of a secretary. He said if I would come, he would see that my children, if they so desired, would be eligible for a free college education! How could I say no? Cindy was ready for college and Pillsbury was just the place for her. We sold our house in Minneapolis and moved to Owatonna, where we lived until 1987. Cindy graduated from Pillsbury in 1984 and began teaching school in Findlay, Ohio. Mark graduated from Owatonna High School and joined the army, and Paula graduated from Owatonna High School as well. We all loved those years in Owatonna… it was a “Normal Rockwell” type of town back then. In 1987, the leadership of Pillsbury College was changing, all the kids were out of high school, so once again it was time for a change. Dr. Greg Mutsch, Dr. Rammel’s assistant at Pillsbury, was called to pastor the Beth Eden Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. He asked if I would consider moving to Denver to become his office manager at Beth Eden. I accepted, sight unseen, and made plans to move. Cindy was in Ohio, Mark in the army, and Paula was the only one still living at home, so she moved with me.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dr. Mutsch was much respected and admired by the Beth Eden congregation, and I enjoyed my responsibilities at the church; however, in 1990, he was offered a position as Assistant to the President at Pensacola Christian College, in Pensacola, Florida. You guessed it… “Janice, would you like to work at PCC?” So… I moved to Pensacola where I worked as Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for five years. Since I was not a “hot weather” person, I decided to move back to Denver where Cindy and Mark were now living; Paula was back in Minnesota making wedding plans. My father died in the early 90’s and I really missed him since he was my “rock” following Ole’s death. Dr. Rammel, now the administrator of the day school at Beth Eden, hired me to come back and teach K-4. I did that for a couple of years and then moved back to the church office to work with Dr. James Efaw. In 2005 at the age of 68, I figured it was time to retire. Since that time, I have worked in the school lunch program at Brighton schools, done substitute teaching, and worked for pastor VanDenBos at the Community Baptist Church in Brighton, Colorado.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It certainly has been a most challenging life. There was really nothing I ever wanted to be but a good preacher's wife and mother. That desire was fulfilled, with many extras added on. I always loved a challenge.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Janice Refsell, age 84, passed away of Covid 19 complications Thursday, January 13, 2022, in North Platte, Nebraska. She is preceded in death by her parents, Loring and Marion Ziebarth; brother, Philip Ziebarth; and husband, Ole Refsell. She is survived by her brother, Paul Ziebarth; daughter, Cindy Lamgo; son, Mark Refsell; and daughter, Paula Smalley; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Janice Jean Refsell (1937-2022)

On January 14, 2022, longtime resident of North Platte, Nebraska, Roy Hild, 101 years of age, slipped into eternity.

He was born July 16, 1920, at Brady, NE, to George and Sophie Hild, the second of three sons. His brother Ray was born in 1917 and Lloyd was born 1922. Roy and his brothers grew up on the farm at Squirrel Hollow, north of Brady, and Roy chose to sit out of high school to work on the farm in order for his younger brother to earn his high school diploma. Roy did return to Brady High School and graduated at age 21.

In 1942 Roy entered the U.S. military to serve in World War II. He attended cadet training and graduated a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corp. In September of 1944, Roy married Lily Lavine then left to serve in the Pacific Theater as a B-29 co-pilot. After serving over three years and 29 missions, Roy was honorably discharged in 1945.

Following the war, he returned to Brady and shortly thereafter moved to North Platte where he and Lily lived in the same home for the next 75 years. In September of 2021, Lily and Roy observed 77 years of marriage.

Roy began his career at Pearson Appliance where he learned the appliance and propane gas business. After nine years he left Pearson's to begin his own business in heating and air conditioning until 1961 when he formed a partnership with Gerald Cohen of Wallace, NE, to build Cohen-Hild L. P. Gas Company. Roy's son, Kent, returned to the North Platte area in 1981 and joined the business with his father, purchasing the Wallace propane business from the Cohens. Combining the two, the company changed its name to Hild Propane, which continues in operation today with Kent as proprietor.

Roy continued working actively until age 97 when his health prevented him from continuing. He loved his work and the long time association with customers whom he considered as friends, and he often declared that if he had it to do over again, he would do the same business.

Roy was a longtime member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church where he served in multiple capacities: building committee, elder, adult Bible class, and Laymen's League. He was proud of his service to our country, had a soft spot for children, and loved sports, especially baseball and football. Roy also played with the 'Hasse Hotshots'; he couldn't read music but he could play the piano and the fiddle. Roy enjoyed his life, faith, family and his Arby's coffee group.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sophie, and brothers, Ray and Lloyd Hild. Roy is survived by his wife, Lily, of North Platte; son, Kurt (Tammi) Hild, of Santa Clarita, CA, and grandson, Andrew, of San Diego, CA; son, Kent Hild, of North Platte, and former daughter-in-law, JoDee Hild, granddaughter, Katelynn (Kyle Clough), and great-granddaughter, Kollins Clough, all of Wallace; as well as his nieces, nephews and other family.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel Ramsey officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the church or donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

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 </figure>On January 14, 2022, longtime resident of North Platte, Nebraska, Roy Hild, 101 years of age, slipped into eternity.He was born July 16, 1920, at Brady, NE, to George and Sophie Hild, the second of three sons. His brother Ray was born in 1917 and Lloyd was born 1922. Roy and his brothers grew up on the farm at Squirrel Hollow, north of Brady, and Roy chose to sit out of high school to work on the farm in order for his younger brother to earn his high school diploma. Roy did return to Brady High School and graduated at age 21.In 1942 Roy entered the U.S. military to serve in World War II. He attended cadet training and graduated a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corp. In September of 1944, Roy married Lily Lavine then left to serve in the Pacific Theater as a B-29 co-pilot. After serving over three years and 29 missions, Roy was honorably discharged in 1945.Following the war, he returned to Brady and shortly thereafter moved to North Platte where he and Lily lived in the same home for the next 75 years. In September of 2021, Lily and Roy observed 77 years of marriage.Roy began his career at Pearson Appliance where he learned the appliance and propane gas business. After nine years he left Pearson's to begin his own business in heating and air conditioning until 1961 when he formed a partnership with Gerald Cohen of Wallace, NE, to build Cohen-Hild L. P. Gas Company. Roy's son, Kent, returned to the North Platte area in 1981 and joined the business with his father, purchasing the Wallace propane business from the Cohens. Combining the two, the company changed its name to Hild Propane, which continues in operation today with Kent as proprietor.Roy continued working actively until age 97 when his health prevented him from continuing. He loved his work and the long time association with customers whom he considered as friends, and he often declared that if he had it to do over again, he would do the same business.Roy was a longtime member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church where he served in multiple capacities: building committee, elder, adult Bible class, and Laymen's League. He was proud of his service to our country, had a soft spot for children, and loved sports, especially baseball and football. Roy also played with the 'Hasse Hotshots'; he couldn't read music but he could play the piano and the fiddle. Roy enjoyed his life, faith, family and his Arby's coffee group.He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sophie, and brothers, Ray and Lloyd Hild. Roy is survived by his wife, Lily, of North Platte; son, Kurt (Tammi) Hild, of Santa Clarita, CA, and grandson, Andrew, of San Diego, CA; son, Kent Hild, of North Platte, and former daughter-in-law, JoDee Hild, granddaughter, Katelynn (Kyle Clough), and great-granddaughter, Kollins Clough, all of Wallace; as well as his nieces, nephews and other family.Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel Ramsey officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the church or donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Roy Hild (1920-2022)

Gerald 'Jerry' Weir, age 80, formerly of Hershey, Nebraska, died at his home in North Platte on January 14, 2022. Jerry was born to John and Ethel Weir on May 20, 1941, at Sutherland where he grew up. After graduating from Sutherland High School in 1959, Jerry moved to Denver to work. He then moved to North Platte where he worked at the Tomahawk Truck Stop and McKay Motors until hiring on with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1967. Jerry started as a Pipefitter and worked until retiring in 2002. On December 26, 1962, Jerry was united in marriage to Carol Clark in North Platte and they made their home in Hershey. They raised five children and were married for 55 years when Carol passed away. Jerry served with the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years. He loved playing cards, fishing, gardening and going to coffee with his friends. Jerry especially loved his family and enjoyed watching his grandkids in their sporting activities. He had a heart of gold and would do anything to help others. Along with his wife, Carol, Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ethel; brother, Edward Weir; sister, Kathleen Dikeman; and brothers-in-law, Lane Dikeman, Marlin Clark, Dwight Siebler and Gene Jameson. Jerry is survived by his children, Terry (Lisa) Weir, of Wahoo, Myron (Stephanie) Weir, of Hershey, Greg Weir, of Charlotte, NC, and Jed (Trisha) Weir and Brenda Anderson, of North Platte; his brother, Roger (Deborah) Weir, of Ohio; sisters-in-law, Verlaine Weir, of Wallace, Betty (Larry) Smith and Caryn Siebler, of Omaha, and Virginia (Terry) Tyma, Mabel Clark, Dona Jameson, Erma Johns and Sandra Clark, all of North Platte; as well as 14 grandkids, 10 great-grandkids and many other family. In keeping with Jerry's wishes, cremation was chosen. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor John Sexson officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery at Hershey. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department.

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 </figure>Gerald 'Jerry' Weir, age 80, formerly of Hershey, Nebraska, died at his home in North Platte on January 14, 2022. Jerry was born to John and Ethel Weir on May 20, 1941, at Sutherland where he grew up. After graduating from Sutherland High School in 1959, Jerry moved to Denver to work. He then moved to North Platte where he worked at the Tomahawk Truck Stop and McKay Motors until hiring on with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1967. Jerry started as a Pipefitter and worked until retiring in 2002. On December 26, 1962, Jerry was united in marriage to Carol Clark in North Platte and they made their home in Hershey. They raised five children and were married for 55 years when Carol passed away. Jerry served with the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years. He loved playing cards, fishing, gardening and going to coffee with his friends. Jerry especially loved his family and enjoyed watching his grandkids in their sporting activities. He had a heart of gold and would do anything to help others. Along with his wife, Carol, Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ethel; brother, Edward Weir; sister, Kathleen Dikeman; and brothers-in-law, Lane Dikeman, Marlin Clark, Dwight Siebler and Gene Jameson. Jerry is survived by his children, Terry (Lisa) Weir, of Wahoo, Myron (Stephanie) Weir, of Hershey, Greg Weir, of Charlotte, NC, and Jed (Trisha) Weir and Brenda Anderson, of North Platte; his brother, Roger (Deborah) Weir, of Ohio; sisters-in-law, Verlaine Weir, of Wallace, Betty (Larry) Smith and Caryn Siebler, of Omaha, and Virginia (Terry) Tyma, Mabel Clark, Dona Jameson, Erma Johns and Sandra Clark, all of North Platte; as well as 14 grandkids, 10 great-grandkids and many other family. In keeping with Jerry's wishes, cremation was chosen. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor John Sexson officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery at Hershey. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department.

Jerry Weir (1941-2022)

Janice Elizabeth Roche, age 60, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on&nbsp; Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Blue Valley Lutheran Home in Hebron, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beloved daughter, sister and aunt, Janice was always quick to help whether it be an abandoned animal or a person in need. Janice was born July 22, 1961 in Hempstead, Long Island, NY to Robert and Joyce (Tinaro) Roche. She attended school at Wantagh High School graduating with the Class of 1979. She then attended Farmingdale Agricultural and Tech College and obtained an associates degree. A long time volunteer at the Wantaugh animal shelter, she spent many a day helping to make life a little easier for neglected and stray animals.

Janice moved to Ogallala with her mother Joyce in 2006. Both enjoyed and loved their time in Ogallala. Janice spent the last 2 1/2 years at Blue Valley Lutheran Home in Hebron NE and we shall be forever in the debt to the staff there for their kindness, generosity and patience. We would also like to thank the people as AseraCare Hospice for all their help, concern and kindness during Janice's illness. We are forever grateful to all who cared for Janice and who were part of her daily life. Janice died peacefully and now sits comfortably in God's loving arms. She will be missed by all who know her.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janice is survived by her brothers, Robert (Chery) William Roche, Jr.of Ogallala,; Frank (Sandy) Roche of Wantagh New York, nieces and nephews Michael (Nichole) Roche of Hildreth Nebraska; Elizabeth Roche and significant other Grant Hibbard of Westminster Colorado; Jeffrey Roche,&nbsp; Alexandria (Michael) Prisco and 2 great nieces.

Family Services will be held at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with&nbsp; arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by going to www.drauckerfh.com.

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 </figure>Janice Elizabeth Roche, age 60, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on&nbsp; Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Blue Valley Lutheran Home in Hebron, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;Beloved daughter, sister and aunt, Janice was always quick to help whether it be an abandoned animal or a person in need. Janice was born July 22, 1961 in Hempstead, Long Island, NY to Robert and Joyce (Tinaro) Roche. She attended school at Wantagh High School graduating with the Class of 1979. She then attended Farmingdale Agricultural and Tech College and obtained an associates degree. A long time volunteer at the Wantaugh animal shelter, she spent many a day helping to make life a little easier for neglected and stray animals.Janice moved to Ogallala with her mother Joyce in 2006. Both enjoyed and loved their time in Ogallala. Janice spent the last 2 1/2 years at Blue Valley Lutheran Home in Hebron NE and we shall be forever in the debt to the staff there for their kindness, generosity and patience. We would also like to thank the people as AseraCare Hospice for all their help, concern and kindness during Janice's illness. We are forever grateful to all who cared for Janice and who were part of her daily life. Janice died peacefully and now sits comfortably in God's loving arms. She will be missed by all who know her.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janice is survived by her brothers, Robert (Chery) William Roche, Jr.of Ogallala,; Frank (Sandy) Roche of Wantagh New York, nieces and nephews Michael (Nichole) Roche of Hildreth Nebraska; Elizabeth Roche and significant other Grant Hibbard of Westminster Colorado; Jeffrey Roche,&nbsp; Alexandria (Michael) Prisco and 2 great nieces.Family Services will be held at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with&nbsp; arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by going to www.drauckerfh.com.

Janice E. Roche (1961-2022)

Stacey&nbsp;Schad, age 60, died at her home in Frederick, Colorado, January 5, 2022, after experiencing medical complications.

Stacey was born to Murray and Maris Schad on November 9, 1961, in North Platte, NE. She graduated from North Platte High School with the Class of 1980 where she played softball and was a cheerleader. She continued her education at North Platte Community College and Lincoln School of Commerce earning a Medical Assistant certification.

Stacey moved to Colorado in 1984. She was an executive assistant for the Ball Jar Corporation for several years, was a secretary at Life Care, and following in her dad’s footsteps, launched a 30 year career in Real Estate in the Boulder, Lafayette and Frederick, CO areas. She also enjoyed employment as a Home Depot Associate.

She loved healthy cooking, tropical travel, lake life and jet skiing, and her yellow labs, Toby and Rocko. Her summer “Chick Trip” weekends with her high school friends, Trudy, Rene, Deb, Dawn, &amp; Kellona, were a highlight every summer.

A thoughtful, loving and caring soul, she thrived on helping people. Every Thanksgiving she would stay an extra day to help decorate her parents’ home for Christmas, then stay after the holiday to help take the decorations down. This past Christmas Stacey was in the hospital and couldn’t make it to North Platte to help as she always did.

She was preceded in death by her father, Murray; her grandparents, Cecil and Marcene Collins of Iowa, AF and Marvel Schad North Platte. Missing her bright smile and beautiful green eyes are her mother, Maris of North Platte; brother, Steve, of Omaha; and nephew, Dr. Tate (Rachel) Schad, of Kansas City, MO; aunts, Jan Elledge of Ames, IA, and Janice Schad, of North Platte. Her many cousins, friends, and classmates also mourn her untimely passing.

Stacey chose cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials may be directed to one of Stacey's favorite causes:&nbsp;<a href="http://wildanimalsanctuary.org/">WildAnimalSanctuary.org</a>&nbsp;of Colorado. Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore is assisting with arrangements.

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 </figure>Stacey&nbsp;Schad, age 60, died at her home in Frederick, Colorado, January 5, 2022, after experiencing medical complications.Stacey was born to Murray and Maris Schad on November 9, 1961, in North Platte, NE. She graduated from North Platte High School with the Class of 1980 where she played softball and was a cheerleader. She continued her education at North Platte Community College and Lincoln School of Commerce earning a Medical Assistant certification.Stacey moved to Colorado in 1984. She was an executive assistant for the Ball Jar Corporation for several years, was a secretary at Life Care, and following in her dad’s footsteps, launched a 30 year career in Real Estate in the Boulder, Lafayette and Frederick, CO areas. She also enjoyed employment as a Home Depot Associate.She loved healthy cooking, tropical travel, lake life and jet skiing, and her yellow labs, Toby and Rocko. Her summer “Chick Trip” weekends with her high school friends, Trudy, Rene, Deb, Dawn, &amp; Kellona, were a highlight every summer.A thoughtful, loving and caring soul, she thrived on helping people. Every Thanksgiving she would stay an extra day to help decorate her parents’ home for Christmas, then stay after the holiday to help take the decorations down. This past Christmas Stacey was in the hospital and couldn’t make it to North Platte to help as she always did.She was preceded in death by her father, Murray; her grandparents, Cecil and Marcene Collins of Iowa, AF and Marvel Schad North Platte. Missing her bright smile and beautiful green eyes are her mother, Maris of North Platte; brother, Steve, of Omaha; and nephew, Dr. Tate (Rachel) Schad, of Kansas City, MO; aunts, Jan Elledge of Ames, IA, and Janice Schad, of North Platte. Her many cousins, friends, and classmates also mourn her untimely passing.Stacey chose cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials may be directed to one of Stacey's favorite causes:&nbsp;<a href="http://wildanimalsanctuary.org/">WildAnimalSanctuary.org</a>&nbsp;of Colorado. Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore is assisting with arrangements.

Stacey Schad (1961-2022)

Roger Woodside of Cozad, Nebraska passed away Tuesday January 11, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Fairbury, NE at the age of 79. Roger was born in Lexington, Nebraska on March 18, 1942 to Eldon and Esther (McKelvey) Woodside. He graduated from Cozad High School in 1960. On November 12, 1961 he married Sharron Jeanette Gould in Cozad, Nebraska. Roger and Sherry were blessed with 2 girls Lauri and Melinda. Roger loved photography, he was passionate about fishing and never missed a Husker Volleyball game. Due to his cancer, Roger has spent the last 4 years at his daughters home in Fairbury, Nebraska. With the help of Hospice care he was able to stay at home with his family. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Stanley. Roger is survived by his daughters Lauri (Patrick) Hoins of Fairbury, NE and Melinda Harvey of Sonoma, CA; one grandson Anthony Fingerhut of Elkhorn, NE and one great granddaughter Aubrey Fingerhut of Wahoo, NE.

Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Services will be held Friday, January 21, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Doug Gahn officiating.

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 </figure>Roger Woodside of Cozad, Nebraska passed away Tuesday January 11, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Fairbury, NE at the age of 79. Roger was born in Lexington, Nebraska on March 18, 1942 to Eldon and Esther (McKelvey) Woodside. He graduated from Cozad High School in 1960. On November 12, 1961 he married Sharron Jeanette Gould in Cozad, Nebraska. Roger and Sherry were blessed with 2 girls Lauri and Melinda. Roger loved photography, he was passionate about fishing and never missed a Husker Volleyball game. Due to his cancer, Roger has spent the last 4 years at his daughters home in Fairbury, Nebraska. With the help of Hospice care he was able to stay at home with his family. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Stanley. Roger is survived by his daughters Lauri (Patrick) Hoins of Fairbury, NE and Melinda Harvey of Sonoma, CA; one grandson Anthony Fingerhut of Elkhorn, NE and one great granddaughter Aubrey Fingerhut of Wahoo, NE.Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Services will be held Friday, January 21, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Doug Gahn officiating.

Roger Woodside (1942-2022)

Rose Marie Bischoff, 81, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Elwood Care Center. Rose was born on January 26, 1940 in Bertrand, Nebraska to LaMont and Eula (Duff) Jackson. She attended public schools in Bertrand and graduated from Bertrand High School with the class of 1957.&nbsp; She then went on to pursue higher education at Kearney Vocational School of Nursing to become an LPN. Rose was united in marriage to John Bischoff on September 9, 1972 in Lexington at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; One son was blessed to this union: Chad.&nbsp; Rose worked at several surrounding hospitals before settling in Lexington in 1971. In 1979, after Chad started school, she went back to nursing at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington where she worked for thirty-two years. She worked as a recovery nurse and head of outpatient surgery when she retired in 2012.&nbsp; Because her passion in life was helping and caring for others, she excelled making a difference in the lives of the patients she worked with. Rose enjoyed Bingo, playing cards and gambling.&nbsp; She bowled for many years and always looked forward to league night with her team. &nbsp;Rose loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. &nbsp;Rose and John also enjoyed taking their yearly trips to North Dakota to see family.&nbsp; Rose had a contagious smile and a heart of gold.&nbsp; She will be missed dearly by many. She was a member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church and Eagle’s Auxiliary for many years. Survivors include her husband, John of Lexington; her son, Chad (Karrie) Bischoff of Cozad; two grandsons, Jordan (Mallory) Bischoff of Cozad and Jayce Bischoff of Cozad; two great-grandchildren, Sophia and William Bischoff of Cozad; one brother, Randall Jackson of Bertrand; one sister, Mary Bathke of Phillipsburg, Kansas; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Besides her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Blocher; brother, Charles Jackson; brothers-in-law, Al Blocher and Jerry Bathke and a sister-in-law, Eloise Jackson.

Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Anne Gahn, officiating.&nbsp; The service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.

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

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 </figure>Rose Marie Bischoff, 81, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Elwood Care Center. Rose was born on January 26, 1940 in Bertrand, Nebraska to LaMont and Eula (Duff) Jackson. She attended public schools in Bertrand and graduated from Bertrand High School with the class of 1957.&nbsp; She then went on to pursue higher education at Kearney Vocational School of Nursing to become an LPN. Rose was united in marriage to John Bischoff on September 9, 1972 in Lexington at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; One son was blessed to this union: Chad.&nbsp; Rose worked at several surrounding hospitals before settling in Lexington in 1971. In 1979, after Chad started school, she went back to nursing at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington where she worked for thirty-two years. She worked as a recovery nurse and head of outpatient surgery when she retired in 2012.&nbsp; Because her passion in life was helping and caring for others, she excelled making a difference in the lives of the patients she worked with. Rose enjoyed Bingo, playing cards and gambling.&nbsp; She bowled for many years and always looked forward to league night with her team. &nbsp;Rose loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. &nbsp;Rose and John also enjoyed taking their yearly trips to North Dakota to see family.&nbsp; Rose had a contagious smile and a heart of gold.&nbsp; She will be missed dearly by many. She was a member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church and Eagle’s Auxiliary for many years. Survivors include her husband, John of Lexington; her son, Chad (Karrie) Bischoff of Cozad; two grandsons, Jordan (Mallory) Bischoff of Cozad and Jayce Bischoff of Cozad; two great-grandchildren, Sophia and William Bischoff of Cozad; one brother, Randall Jackson of Bertrand; one sister, Mary Bathke of Phillipsburg, Kansas; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Besides her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Blocher; brother, Charles Jackson; brothers-in-law, Al Blocher and Jerry Bathke and a sister-in-law, Eloise Jackson.Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Anne Gahn, officiating.&nbsp; The service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.Memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rose Marie Bischoff (1940-2022)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lawrence E. Friestad, age 75, of McCook, NE, passed away at his home on January 11, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born in Ottawa, Illinois, on September 22, 1946, to Joseph M. and Hazel I. (Foreman) Friestad. Lawrence attended College View Academy in Lincoln, NE, graduating in 1964. He attended Union College in Lincoln and obtained his Nursing Degree in 1971. &nbsp;He worked in Hinsdale, Illinois for three years before moving to Seattle,&nbsp;Washington to attend Group Health’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program, graduating as a CRNA in 1976. Lawrence moved to Winner, South Dakota to begin his career.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lawrence married Rosalea “Tillie” Betts in Nevada,&nbsp;Iowa&nbsp;on August 4, 1968.&nbsp; The couple lived on “Rock Hill” a 20-acre plot in Winner, South Dakota. They&nbsp;moved to southwest Nebraska 25 years ago while Lawrence worked in hospitals in McCook, Oberlin, Cambridge and Benkelman until he retired. Tillie preceded him in death on December 16, 2019. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lawrence was an accomplished pianist and organist. He and Tillie donated the Trumpet Pipes for the pipe organ at the College View Church in Lincoln, Nebr.&nbsp; He enjoyed wild boar hunts, and prairie dog hunting. He was a collector of many things, but really enjoyed collecting old and antique tools. Lawrence would meet friends for coffee and buy lunch and have an intelligent conversation and a laugh.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hazel; wife, Rosalea “Tillie.”&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lawrence is survived by his brother, Lloyd, of Seattle, WA; sister, Lorraine Friestad, of Shawnee, KS; niece, Jean Friestad, of Nevada, IA; and a host of friends and relatives.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held at the College View Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebr. on Tuesday, January 18, 2021, at 1:00 PM with Rev. Ray Daniels officiating. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in Lawrence's name to Union College in Lincoln, Nebr. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lawrence E. Friestad, age 75, of McCook, NE, passed away at his home on January 11, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born in Ottawa, Illinois, on September 22, 1946, to Joseph M. and Hazel I. (Foreman) Friestad. Lawrence attended College View Academy in Lincoln, NE, graduating in 1964. He attended Union College in Lincoln and obtained his Nursing Degree in 1971. &nbsp;He worked in Hinsdale, Illinois for three years before moving to Seattle,&nbsp;Washington to attend Group Health’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program, graduating as a CRNA in 1976. Lawrence moved to Winner, South Dakota to begin his career.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lawrence married Rosalea “Tillie” Betts in Nevada,&nbsp;Iowa&nbsp;on August 4, 1968.&nbsp; The couple lived on “Rock Hill” a 20-acre plot in Winner, South Dakota. They&nbsp;moved to southwest Nebraska 25 years ago while Lawrence worked in hospitals in McCook, Oberlin, Cambridge and Benkelman until he retired. Tillie preceded him in death on December 16, 2019. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lawrence was an accomplished pianist and organist. He and Tillie donated the Trumpet Pipes for the pipe organ at the College View Church in Lincoln, Nebr.&nbsp; He enjoyed wild boar hunts, and prairie dog hunting. He was a collector of many things, but really enjoyed collecting old and antique tools. Lawrence would meet friends for coffee and buy lunch and have an intelligent conversation and a laugh.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hazel; wife, Rosalea “Tillie.”&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lawrence is survived by his brother, Lloyd, of Seattle, WA; sister, Lorraine Friestad, of Shawnee, KS; niece, Jean Friestad, of Nevada, IA; and a host of friends and relatives.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held at the College View Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebr. on Tuesday, January 18, 2021, at 1:00 PM with Rev. Ray Daniels officiating. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in Lawrence's name to Union College in Lincoln, Nebr. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Lawrence E. Friestad (1946-2022)

Patricia A. Ambler, 92 of Gothenburg, passed away January 11, 2022 at Gothenburg Health. She was born July 1, 1929 in Upland, NE,&nbsp; of Lars and Harriett (Worley) Ibsen. She attended school and graduated from Upland High School.&nbsp; She then attended Kearney State Teachers College where she met the love of her life -- Jim Ambler.&nbsp; They were married May 22, 1949 at the Upland Methodist Church.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born: Peggy, Polly, Penny and Lennie.&nbsp; Pat, Jim and family moved to Amarillo, TX, Naponee, NE, Broken&nbsp; Bow, NE and Alliance, NE before settling in Gothenburg in 1963.&nbsp; Pat was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, Gothenburg Methodist Church, Gothenburg Cemetery Board, numerous bridge clubs, Birthday Club, Eastern Star, and volunteered for the Senior Center for many years.&nbsp; Pat also worked at the Gothenburg Times for many years and loved the Swede and Cornhusker Athletics.

Survivors include: her daughters, Polly (Mark) Petersen of Kealakekua, HI, Penny Strand of Imperial, NE and son Lennie of Lexington,NE;&nbsp; five granddaughters, Beth (Kyle) Reynolds, Jeni (Keith) Nicovich, Molly (Alex) Sharp, Morgan (Justin) Sherlock, Abby (Kendall) Clark; two grandsons, Jesse (Autumn) Ambler, Alex (Julia) Strand;&nbsp; seven great-grandsons, Charlie Reynolds, Archer Nicovich, Aric Sharp, Cain &amp; Cordell Sherlock, Jed Ambler and Karter Clark; three great-granddaughters, Kyla Nicovich, Cadence Sherlock and Maddyn Sharp; sister in law, Beverly Reynolds of Dekalb, IL, and nieces and nephews.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, Lars &amp; Harriett Ibsen,&nbsp; husband, Jim Ambler, daughter, Peggy Jo Ambler, sister Maxine Gottula, son in law, Dennis Strand.

Visitation will be&nbsp;Sunday, January 16, 2022, 2:00 -&nbsp;&nbsp;4:00 PM, Blase - Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE. Funeral Services will be Monday, January 17,&nbsp;2022, 2:00 PM at the Gothenburg Cemetery, with Pastor Grace Gichuru officiating. Burial will follow the service.

Memorials may be directed to the "Jim Ambler Memorial Scholarship Fund" at First State Bank, Gothenburg, NE. Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.blasestrauser.com.

Patricia A. Ambler, 92 of Gothenburg, passed away January 11, 2022 at Gothenburg Health. She was born July 1, 1929 in Upland, NE,&nbsp; of Lars and Harriett (Worley) Ibsen. She attended school and graduated from Upland High School.&nbsp; She then attended Kearney State Teachers College where she met the love of her life -- Jim Ambler.&nbsp; They were married May 22, 1949 at the Upland Methodist Church.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born: Peggy, Polly, Penny and Lennie.&nbsp; Pat, Jim and family moved to Amarillo, TX, Naponee, NE, Broken&nbsp; Bow, NE and Alliance, NE before settling in Gothenburg in 1963.&nbsp; Pat was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, Gothenburg Methodist Church, Gothenburg Cemetery Board, numerous bridge clubs, Birthday Club, Eastern Star, and volunteered for the Senior Center for many years.&nbsp; Pat also worked at the Gothenburg Times for many years and loved the Swede and Cornhusker Athletics.Survivors include: her daughters, Polly (Mark) Petersen of Kealakekua, HI, Penny Strand of Imperial, NE and son Lennie of Lexington,NE;&nbsp; five granddaughters, Beth (Kyle) Reynolds, Jeni (Keith) Nicovich, Molly (Alex) Sharp, Morgan (Justin) Sherlock, Abby (Kendall) Clark; two grandsons, Jesse (Autumn) Ambler, Alex (Julia) Strand;&nbsp; seven great-grandsons, Charlie Reynolds, Archer Nicovich, Aric Sharp, Cain &amp; Cordell Sherlock, Jed Ambler and Karter Clark; three great-granddaughters, Kyla Nicovich, Cadence Sherlock and Maddyn Sharp; sister in law, Beverly Reynolds of Dekalb, IL, and nieces and nephews.Pat is preceded in death by her parents, Lars &amp; Harriett Ibsen,&nbsp; husband, Jim Ambler, daughter, Peggy Jo Ambler, sister Maxine Gottula, son in law, Dennis Strand.Visitation will be&nbsp;Sunday, January 16, 2022, 2:00 -&nbsp;&nbsp;4:00 PM, Blase - Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE. Funeral Services will be Monday, January 17,&nbsp;2022, 2:00 PM at the Gothenburg Cemetery, with Pastor Grace Gichuru officiating. Burial will follow the service.Memorials may be directed to the "Jim Ambler Memorial Scholarship Fund" at First State Bank, Gothenburg, NE. Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.blasestrauser.com.

Patricia Ann Ambler (1929-2022)

Betty J. Ronnau, 88 of Lexington died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home in Lexington. She was born June 21, 1933 in Webster County, Nebraska to Vern and Pauline (Reeve) Kiehl. She attended school in the Guide Rock area and graduated in 1950. She was united in marriage to Darrel D. Giger on June 17, 1950 in Guide Rock. To this union two sons were born; Larry and Garry. She then worked as a nurse’s aid until Darrel entered the service. The couple lived in California until he was discharged. They then lived in Pender, Kearney and Grand Island. On November 5, 1962 Darrel was killed in airplane accident. On February 2, 1964 Betty was united in marriage to Burdette (Ronnie) Ronnau in Grand Island. To this union one son was born, Michael. The couple lived in Alda and moved to Johnson Lake in 1973, then to Texas before settling in Lexington in 2011. Burdette passed away on February 7, 2013. Betty was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in the various places she had lived. She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, American Cancer Society and also held many church offices. She enjoyed reading, sewing and had crocheted many afghans.

Survivors include her two sons: Larry and wife Catherine Giger of Bertrand and Michael Ronnau of Phoenix, AZ.; three grandchildren: Justin Giger, Nick Giger and Kyle and wife Victoria Giger; three great-grandchildren: Jaxen, Spencer and Jordynn Giger as well as numerous, nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one son, Garry, sister, Thelma Frans and a brother.

Betty’s wish was to be cremated and a service will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell on Monday, June 25th at 10:00 AM. 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>Betty J. Ronnau, 88 of Lexington died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home in Lexington. She was born June 21, 1933 in Webster County, Nebraska to Vern and Pauline (Reeve) Kiehl. She attended school in the Guide Rock area and graduated in 1950. She was united in marriage to Darrel D. Giger on June 17, 1950 in Guide Rock. To this union two sons were born; Larry and Garry. She then worked as a nurse’s aid until Darrel entered the service. The couple lived in California until he was discharged. They then lived in Pender, Kearney and Grand Island. On November 5, 1962 Darrel was killed in airplane accident. On February 2, 1964 Betty was united in marriage to Burdette (Ronnie) Ronnau in Grand Island. To this union one son was born, Michael. The couple lived in Alda and moved to Johnson Lake in 1973, then to Texas before settling in Lexington in 2011. Burdette passed away on February 7, 2013. Betty was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in the various places she had lived. She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, American Cancer Society and also held many church offices. She enjoyed reading, sewing and had crocheted many afghans.Survivors include her two sons: Larry and wife Catherine Giger of Bertrand and Michael Ronnau of Phoenix, AZ.; three grandchildren: Justin Giger, Nick Giger and Kyle and wife Victoria Giger; three great-grandchildren: Jaxen, Spencer and Jordynn Giger as well as numerous, nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one son, Garry, sister, Thelma Frans and a brother.Betty’s wish was to be cremated and a service will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell on Monday, June 25th at 10:00 AM. 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

Betty June Ronnau (1933-2022)

Myrtle May Babcock, 77, of North Platte passed away January 11, 2022 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born December 6, 1944 to John and Ruth (Bowley) Bolen in Merna, Nebraska. Myrtle grew up in Eureka Valley and attended Arnold High School, graduating with the class of 1964.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to James Babcock on October 19, 1965, in Anselmo, Nebraska at the Catholic church.&nbsp; The couple lived in Hawaii for three years while James was stationed at Oahu.&nbsp; To this union two children were born, Victor and Wendy.&nbsp; Myrtle was a stay-at-home mom and enjoyed spending time with her children.&nbsp; While living in Wallace, she enjoyed helping at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; She was a member of VFW 1504, enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, crafting and attending the local fair.&nbsp; Most of all Myrtle enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, James; children, Victor Babcock and Wendy (Troy) Grothman; grandchildren, Justin (Amanda) Roberson, Brendan (Christine) Cline, Dalton Cline, Robbie Grothman, Bryce Grothman, Tondarae Francis and Christy Buckland; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Dale Bolen, Joe Bolen and Dave Bolen, along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Myrtle is preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Bolen, brothers, Leonard and Charlie Bolen and great-grandson Hunter Roberson. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center in Myrtle’s memory.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Father Bernard Kimminau officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation with be held, noon – 5:00 P.M., Monday, January 17, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.&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>Myrtle May Babcock, 77, of North Platte passed away January 11, 2022 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born December 6, 1944 to John and Ruth (Bowley) Bolen in Merna, Nebraska. Myrtle grew up in Eureka Valley and attended Arnold High School, graduating with the class of 1964.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to James Babcock on October 19, 1965, in Anselmo, Nebraska at the Catholic church.&nbsp; The couple lived in Hawaii for three years while James was stationed at Oahu.&nbsp; To this union two children were born, Victor and Wendy.&nbsp; Myrtle was a stay-at-home mom and enjoyed spending time with her children.&nbsp; While living in Wallace, she enjoyed helping at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; She was a member of VFW 1504, enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, crafting and attending the local fair.&nbsp; Most of all Myrtle enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, James; children, Victor Babcock and Wendy (Troy) Grothman; grandchildren, Justin (Amanda) Roberson, Brendan (Christine) Cline, Dalton Cline, Robbie Grothman, Bryce Grothman, Tondarae Francis and Christy Buckland; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Dale Bolen, Joe Bolen and Dave Bolen, along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Myrtle is preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Bolen, brothers, Leonard and Charlie Bolen and great-grandson Hunter Roberson. &nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center in Myrtle’s memory.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Father Bernard Kimminau officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation with be held, noon – 5:00 P.M., Monday, January 17, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.&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.

Myrtle May Babcock (1944-2022)

Leo Fay Dailey was born on March 7, 1938, at Arnold, Nebraska to Bernis (Chub) and Dorothy (Rimpley) Dailey. He passed away on January 11, 2022 at Great Plains Health in North Platte after a sudden illness. Leo was raised in the Stapleton area and graduated from Gandy High School in 1955. He worked for Pawnee Springs Ranch for many years &amp; also served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963. He was a member of the Lake Maloney and the Brady Roping Clubs. He had also served on the McPherson County School Board, Miller Cemetery Board, and was currently the caretaker of the Miller Park.&nbsp; On June 14, 1964, Leo was married to Judy Smith. They were the parents of two sons, Craig Leon and Marty Ray. Leo &amp; Judy worked for Pawnee Springs Ranch at Maxwell, the Gladys McNeel ranch at Sutherland and Rod Gillespie ranches at Gothenburg and Maxwell.

In 1981 after losing Judy’s Dad, he &amp; Judy &amp; boys moved to Tryon to rent her mother’s ranch. Ranching was Leo’s love in life and he was very successful at it. He was happy to be able to ranch on his own and live the fulfilling life he had always dreamed of. Things changed when the family ranch was sold, and in 1995, Leo &amp; Judy bought a house &amp; made the move to Tryon. He bought a Semi &amp; did custom grain hauling for farmers in the Stapleton &amp; Arnold area. He enjoyed doing that, but really missed his cows and the life of ranching. He sold his truck and retired in 2012. Leo joined several pool leagues in North Platte and lived for the nights when he could play. He was very competitive, was a good player and enjoyed the other team members. He loved being the “Senior” player on all the teams, with none of the players believing he was that much older than they were. He always looked forward to participating in the Eagles State Tournaments. Leo leaves behind Judy, his wife of 57 years, sons Craig &amp; wife Tish of North Platte, and Marty &amp; wife Kari of Bennett Colorado. Grandsons Logan (Alisa) of Lingle, Wyoming, and Colton (Ericka Barnes) &amp; Great Granddaughter Cora Leigh of Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Brothers, Donny &amp; Bernis (Chubby) &amp; wife Sharon of Stapleton. Sisters-in- Law, Betty Hunn of Paradise, CA, Billie (Tom) Burch of Tryon &amp; Dee (Bob Fletcher) Towne of North Platte, and a special cousin Ester Webster of North Platte, many Nieces &amp; Nephews. He was preceded in death by his Parents Bernis (Chub) and Dorothy Dailey &amp; In-laws, Fred &amp; Esther Smith, brother- in-law Karl Hunn, Nephew Devin Burch and very special Cousins Earl &amp; Ila Dailey.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Eagles Club in North Platte, or the McPherson County Rural Fire Department.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Visitation will be noon-7, Friday January 14th&nbsp;with Family receiving friends from 5-7.&nbsp; Memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. January 15, 2022, at the McPherson County High School in Tryon.&nbsp; A lunch will be held following the service, at the McPherson County Fair Building in Tryon. The family will have a private burial at Miller Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Leo Fay Dailey was born on March 7, 1938, at Arnold, Nebraska to Bernis (Chub) and Dorothy (Rimpley) Dailey. He passed away on January 11, 2022 at Great Plains Health in North Platte after a sudden illness. Leo was raised in the Stapleton area and graduated from Gandy High School in 1955. He worked for Pawnee Springs Ranch for many years &amp; also served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963. He was a member of the Lake Maloney and the Brady Roping Clubs. He had also served on the McPherson County School Board, Miller Cemetery Board, and was currently the caretaker of the Miller Park.&nbsp; On June 14, 1964, Leo was married to Judy Smith. They were the parents of two sons, Craig Leon and Marty Ray. Leo &amp; Judy worked for Pawnee Springs Ranch at Maxwell, the Gladys McNeel ranch at Sutherland and Rod Gillespie ranches at Gothenburg and Maxwell.In 1981 after losing Judy’s Dad, he &amp; Judy &amp; boys moved to Tryon to rent her mother’s ranch. Ranching was Leo’s love in life and he was very successful at it. He was happy to be able to ranch on his own and live the fulfilling life he had always dreamed of. Things changed when the family ranch was sold, and in 1995, Leo &amp; Judy bought a house &amp; made the move to Tryon. He bought a Semi &amp; did custom grain hauling for farmers in the Stapleton &amp; Arnold area. He enjoyed doing that, but really missed his cows and the life of ranching. He sold his truck and retired in 2012. Leo joined several pool leagues in North Platte and lived for the nights when he could play. He was very competitive, was a good player and enjoyed the other team members. He loved being the “Senior” player on all the teams, with none of the players believing he was that much older than they were. He always looked forward to participating in the Eagles State Tournaments. Leo leaves behind Judy, his wife of 57 years, sons Craig &amp; wife Tish of North Platte, and Marty &amp; wife Kari of Bennett Colorado. Grandsons Logan (Alisa) of Lingle, Wyoming, and Colton (Ericka Barnes) &amp; Great Granddaughter Cora Leigh of Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Brothers, Donny &amp; Bernis (Chubby) &amp; wife Sharon of Stapleton. Sisters-in- Law, Betty Hunn of Paradise, CA, Billie (Tom) Burch of Tryon &amp; Dee (Bob Fletcher) Towne of North Platte, and a special cousin Ester Webster of North Platte, many Nieces &amp; Nephews. He was preceded in death by his Parents Bernis (Chub) and Dorothy Dailey &amp; In-laws, Fred &amp; Esther Smith, brother- in-law Karl Hunn, Nephew Devin Burch and very special Cousins Earl &amp; Ila Dailey.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Eagles Club in North Platte, or the McPherson County Rural Fire Department.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Visitation will be noon-7, Friday January 14th&nbsp;with Family receiving friends from 5-7.&nbsp; Memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. January 15, 2022, at the McPherson County High School in Tryon.&nbsp; A lunch will be held following the service, at the McPherson County Fair Building in Tryon. The family will have a private burial at Miller Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.The service will be livestreamed via the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

Leo F. Dailey (1938-2022)

&nbsp; Rick Mathews, of North Platte, peacefully passed away at home on January 11, 2022, at the age of 70. Rick was born to Calvin and Carolyn (Martin) Mathews on March 1, 1951, in Imperial.&nbsp; He grew up in Ogallala and graduated from Campion Academy in Colorado. After high school, Rick returned to Ogallala and married Pamela Hope Gregory on February 5, 1971.&nbsp; They moved to Denver for a short time and Rick sold mobile homes and worked at Jerry's Style Opedic Shoe Store.&nbsp; The couple returned to Nebraska where Rick ran a gas station/convenience store in Enders for his brother-in-law for a year then moved back to Ogallala. Rick then worked at Tastee Snack for a little while before he and Pam bought the business and ran it for 15 years. The couple eventually moved to North Platte.&nbsp; Rick worked for various places including Bankers Life and Causality, but he enjoyed being a business owner and cooking, so he bought Sno White in Sutherland and has operated it every summer since 2000. Rick was a member of the Elks and Jaycee's.&nbsp; He was a fan of the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Royals and Creighton basketball and enjoyed golfing, trap shooting and especially loved being around his family.&nbsp; Rick was a great husband, dad and grandpa who will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Carolyn. Rick leaves behind his wife, Pam, of North Platte; their children, Sean (Jacqueline) Mathews, of Lakeland, FL, Billie Jo (Chuck) Littell, of Maywood, Rickie (Erica) Mathews, of North Platte, and Cicely (Derek) McDaniels, of Lubbock, TX; 14 grandchildren, Hunter (Lisa), Quinn, Crew, Kennedy, Peyton (Taylor), Dalton, Dayne, Devon, Drew, Saige (Jaden), Sumar, Stone, Pierce and Finn; great-grandson, Bentley, and another on the way; his sister, Diane (William) Armstrong, of Ogallala; as well as other family. Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. Odean Colonial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Rick Mathews, of North Platte, peacefully passed away at home on January 11, 2022, at the age of 70. Rick was born to Calvin and Carolyn (Martin) Mathews on March 1, 1951, in Imperial.&nbsp; He grew up in Ogallala and graduated from Campion Academy in Colorado. After high school, Rick returned to Ogallala and married Pamela Hope Gregory on February 5, 1971.&nbsp; They moved to Denver for a short time and Rick sold mobile homes and worked at Jerry's Style Opedic Shoe Store.&nbsp; The couple returned to Nebraska where Rick ran a gas station/convenience store in Enders for his brother-in-law for a year then moved back to Ogallala. Rick then worked at Tastee Snack for a little while before he and Pam bought the business and ran it for 15 years. The couple eventually moved to North Platte.&nbsp; Rick worked for various places including Bankers Life and Causality, but he enjoyed being a business owner and cooking, so he bought Sno White in Sutherland and has operated it every summer since 2000. Rick was a member of the Elks and Jaycee's.&nbsp; He was a fan of the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Royals and Creighton basketball and enjoyed golfing, trap shooting and especially loved being around his family.&nbsp; Rick was a great husband, dad and grandpa who will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Carolyn. Rick leaves behind his wife, Pam, of North Platte; their children, Sean (Jacqueline) Mathews, of Lakeland, FL, Billie Jo (Chuck) Littell, of Maywood, Rickie (Erica) Mathews, of North Platte, and Cicely (Derek) McDaniels, of Lubbock, TX; 14 grandchildren, Hunter (Lisa), Quinn, Crew, Kennedy, Peyton (Taylor), Dalton, Dayne, Devon, Drew, Saige (Jaden), Sumar, Stone, Pierce and Finn; great-grandson, Bentley, and another on the way; his sister, Diane (William) Armstrong, of Ogallala; as well as other family. Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. Odean Colonial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rick Mathews (1951-2022)

John C. Conroy, 93 of Oconto, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Kearney, Nebraska surrounded by his family. John was born October 1, 1928, the fifth child of A. Laurence and Lauretta (Neville) Conroy at the family home near Lomax, Nebraska. John attended District 65 at Lomax through the eighth grade. He was recognized for the top scholastic Achievement award in Custer County that year. John graduated from Oconto High School with the class of 1946. He was honored this past summer with recognition for his seventy-five years as an alumnus. He farmed with his father and brother after high school, interrupted only by service to his country in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953 in the Korean War. On May 7, 1955, John married Gladys McGaughey at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oconto. John and Gladys were married sixty-two years living the entire time on the farm southeast of Oconto. John served on both church and community boards in the Oconto and Eddyville villages. He also served on the school boards at Lomax and S-E-M for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Oconto American Legion Post #250. John was a member of St. Patrick’s and St. John’s Capistran Churches. He served on the St. Patrick’s Cemetery board until recently. John had two passions in life: family and a good card game. He and granddaughter, Michelle spent many nights taking on local competition at cribbage tournaments. John, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, soldier and a man of God leaves behind children: Janet (Max) Adams of Norfolk, Jeanette Cronin (Rich Long) of Kearney, Greg (Cyndi) Conroy of Pender, Susan (David) Watts of Lincoln, Cheryl (Tom) Ludvik of Wahoo; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren to cherish and honor his memory. His legacy continues with three additional great grands expected in February. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife, Gladys in 2017, sisters: Rose Walsh, Elizabeth Conroy, infant Conroy; brothers: Paul and Louis, James and Laurence; sisters-in-law; Grace Conroy, Bette Conroy and Bert Conroy and a brother-in-law George Walsh.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oconto with Father Jose Chavez, officiating. The Mass will be livestreamed via the Reynolds Love Funeral Home Facebook page. Face coverings are optional. Interment with military honors will follow at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery near Eddyville. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers Memorials may be designated to the Oconto Legion, S-E-M Scholars fund or St. John Capistran Catholic Church. 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>John C. Conroy, 93 of Oconto, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Kearney, Nebraska surrounded by his family. John was born October 1, 1928, the fifth child of A. Laurence and Lauretta (Neville) Conroy at the family home near Lomax, Nebraska. John attended District 65 at Lomax through the eighth grade. He was recognized for the top scholastic Achievement award in Custer County that year. John graduated from Oconto High School with the class of 1946. He was honored this past summer with recognition for his seventy-five years as an alumnus. He farmed with his father and brother after high school, interrupted only by service to his country in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953 in the Korean War. On May 7, 1955, John married Gladys McGaughey at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oconto. John and Gladys were married sixty-two years living the entire time on the farm southeast of Oconto. John served on both church and community boards in the Oconto and Eddyville villages. He also served on the school boards at Lomax and S-E-M for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Oconto American Legion Post #250. John was a member of St. Patrick’s and St. John’s Capistran Churches. He served on the St. Patrick’s Cemetery board until recently. John had two passions in life: family and a good card game. He and granddaughter, Michelle spent many nights taking on local competition at cribbage tournaments. John, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, soldier and a man of God leaves behind children: Janet (Max) Adams of Norfolk, Jeanette Cronin (Rich Long) of Kearney, Greg (Cyndi) Conroy of Pender, Susan (David) Watts of Lincoln, Cheryl (Tom) Ludvik of Wahoo; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren to cherish and honor his memory. His legacy continues with three additional great grands expected in February. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife, Gladys in 2017, sisters: Rose Walsh, Elizabeth Conroy, infant Conroy; brothers: Paul and Louis, James and Laurence; sisters-in-law; Grace Conroy, Bette Conroy and Bert Conroy and a brother-in-law George Walsh.&nbsp;Visitation will be held Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oconto with Father Jose Chavez, officiating. The Mass will be livestreamed via the Reynolds Love Funeral Home Facebook page. Face coverings are optional. Interment with military honors will follow at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery near Eddyville. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers Memorials may be designated to the Oconto Legion, S-E-M Scholars fund or St. John Capistran Catholic Church. 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

John C. Conroy (1928-2022)

Janice Kay (Ziemann) Terbell, age 82 of McCook, NE passed away on January 8, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook. Janice was born November 28, 1939 in Lead, SD to parents Wayne and Gladys (Doud) Hawley. She was the youngest of 3 children. Janice graduated from Ft. Pierre High School with the class of 1957. On August 17, 1957 Janice married Donnell H. Ziemann. To this union 4 children were born; Kevin Wayne, Kelly James, Kristine Marie, and Kimberly Dawn. The family moved to McCook in 1967 and purchased Quality Cleaners dry cleaning business and ran the business until 1980, following the death of Donnell. Janice worked at Hillcrest Nursing Home for numerous years as a housekeeper where she developed a passion for the residents. Janice loved spending time with her family and friends and her beloved pets, Ginger and Trixie. Janice was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clifford and Marvin Hawley; husbands, Donnell, Harold Hoff and Gene Terbell; and special friend, Gene Johnson. Those left to celebrate her life include sons, Kevin (Carolyn) Ziemann of LaVista, NE and Kelly (Pamela) Ziemann of Bozeman, MT; daughters, Kristy (Greg) Pollnow of McCook and Kim (Tom) Sughroue of Indianola, NE; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and best friend, Glenda Love. A final farewell book signing will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home from 5 - 7 p.m. with family present to greet friends. An inurnment of cremains service will be held at a later date in Pierre, SD. Memorials may be given in her name to the McCook Humane Society, 100 South Street, McCook, NE 69001. The family would like to thank Highland Park Assisted Living staff and the Community Hospital and staff.

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 </figure>Janice Kay (Ziemann) Terbell, age 82 of McCook, NE passed away on January 8, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook. Janice was born November 28, 1939 in Lead, SD to parents Wayne and Gladys (Doud) Hawley. She was the youngest of 3 children. Janice graduated from Ft. Pierre High School with the class of 1957. On August 17, 1957 Janice married Donnell H. Ziemann. To this union 4 children were born; Kevin Wayne, Kelly James, Kristine Marie, and Kimberly Dawn. The family moved to McCook in 1967 and purchased Quality Cleaners dry cleaning business and ran the business until 1980, following the death of Donnell. Janice worked at Hillcrest Nursing Home for numerous years as a housekeeper where she developed a passion for the residents. Janice loved spending time with her family and friends and her beloved pets, Ginger and Trixie. Janice was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clifford and Marvin Hawley; husbands, Donnell, Harold Hoff and Gene Terbell; and special friend, Gene Johnson. Those left to celebrate her life include sons, Kevin (Carolyn) Ziemann of LaVista, NE and Kelly (Pamela) Ziemann of Bozeman, MT; daughters, Kristy (Greg) Pollnow of McCook and Kim (Tom) Sughroue of Indianola, NE; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and best friend, Glenda Love. A final farewell book signing will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home from 5 - 7 p.m. with family present to greet friends. An inurnment of cremains service will be held at a later date in Pierre, SD. Memorials may be given in her name to the McCook Humane Society, 100 South Street, McCook, NE 69001. The family would like to thank Highland Park Assisted Living staff and the Community Hospital and staff.

Janice Kay (Ziemann) Terbell (1939-2022)

Delores Anne Gettman, age 90, of McCook, NE, passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook, on January 9, 2022. She was born at St. Ann, NE, on June 29, 1931, to Robert and Mary (Braun) Traphagan. Delores was one of thirteen children and the last one to pass away. After the death of her father in 1939, the family moved to McCook where she attended St. Patrick’s School and McCook High, graduating in 1950. She worked many jobs from a young age for spending money and to buy her clothes. She could tell you many stories about the depression and hard times her family endured, also many good times with family and friends. Delores was married to Kenneth Gettman April 7, 1951, in Washington DC, while Kenneth was in the military, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 7, 2001. Three children were born to this union, Michael Craig, Teri Lynn, and Mark Patrick. Delores was employed by Red Willow County Clerk’s for 26 ½ years and as Deputy County Clerk for 20 years. She belonged to the St. Patrick’s Church Altar Society and a singles group for several years. She was an avid Bison and Nebraska Cornhusker fan and enjoyed traveling every winter to spend time with her family and friends. She also loved to take bus trips all over the United States and traveled to Hawaii, Canada and Alaska. Her greatest pride was her children and her grandchildren.

Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, 5/8/2001, also 12 brothers and sisters, nieces and great nieces and nephews, her parents, Robert Sr. and Mary Traphagan. She is survived by her three children, Michael, Teri and Mike Davis, and Mark; four grandchildren, Nate and Breanna Davis, Keith and Amy Davis, Josh and Sasha Ackerman, Jamie Ackerman; two great grandsons, Calvin and Axton Davis. Visitation is Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 10:00 am to 7:30 pm at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel, with family in and out.&nbsp; Rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m. on January 13, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church of McCook, with Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 9:30 a.m. with Father Dale Allder as Celebrant. Interment is in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmanfh.com. Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church in Delores' name.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Delores Anne Gettman, age 90, of McCook, NE, passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook, on January 9, 2022. She was born at St. Ann, NE, on June 29, 1931, to Robert and Mary (Braun) Traphagan. Delores was one of thirteen children and the last one to pass away. After the death of her father in 1939, the family moved to McCook where she attended St. Patrick’s School and McCook High, graduating in 1950. She worked many jobs from a young age for spending money and to buy her clothes. She could tell you many stories about the depression and hard times her family endured, also many good times with family and friends. Delores was married to Kenneth Gettman April 7, 1951, in Washington DC, while Kenneth was in the military, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 7, 2001. Three children were born to this union, Michael Craig, Teri Lynn, and Mark Patrick. Delores was employed by Red Willow County Clerk’s for 26 ½ years and as Deputy County Clerk for 20 years. She belonged to the St. Patrick’s Church Altar Society and a singles group for several years. She was an avid Bison and Nebraska Cornhusker fan and enjoyed traveling every winter to spend time with her family and friends. She also loved to take bus trips all over the United States and traveled to Hawaii, Canada and Alaska. Her greatest pride was her children and her grandchildren.Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, 5/8/2001, also 12 brothers and sisters, nieces and great nieces and nephews, her parents, Robert Sr. and Mary Traphagan. She is survived by her three children, Michael, Teri and Mike Davis, and Mark; four grandchildren, Nate and Breanna Davis, Keith and Amy Davis, Josh and Sasha Ackerman, Jamie Ackerman; two great grandsons, Calvin and Axton Davis. Visitation is Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 10:00 am to 7:30 pm at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel, with family in and out.&nbsp; Rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m. on January 13, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church of McCook, with Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 9:30 a.m. with Father Dale Allder as Celebrant. Interment is in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmanfh.com. Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church in Delores' name.&nbsp;

Delores A. Gettman (1931-2022)

Norma Jean Beans, former Cozad resident, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 89. Norma was born August 31, 1932 to Lloyd and Ruth (Peterson) Griffis in Cozad, Nebraska. When Norma was almost 9, her family moved to Southern California (August 1941), where she finished school and took classes at a Jr. College.&nbsp; She helped her father in his business of making trailer homes and furniture. LeRoy came to visit California and stayed with her family (her older brothers knew his older brothers). They met and fell in love. Norma came to Cozad and stayed with her aunt and uncle, Ila and Milo Griffis.&nbsp; She married LeRoy on February 22, 1953 at the Cozad First Methodist Church. Norma loved being a mom to Glen and Carol. She was a leader for Glen’s Cub Scouts and Carol’s 4-H Club. Later, she became a Girl Scout leader for the young girls at the “Cozad State School for Trainable Retarded”. She was involved in many activities at her church, including teaching Sunday School, decorating the front of the sanctuary with flowers, working at the Thrift Shop, making lap robes and more. Norma worked alongside of LeRoy designing homes and doing the bookwork for their business, Beans Builders. Norma enjoyed working with her hands.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking healthy meals, knitting, quilting, and pressing flowers to make cards and pictures. LeRoy built a greenhouse for her connected to their home.&nbsp; She loved sharing the art of growing plants with both youth and adults.&nbsp; Every year local elementary students would come and learn about plants at her home greenhouse.&nbsp; She was an avid gardener, becoming a University of Nebraska Master Gardener.&nbsp; She hosted garden walks and taught others, including judging the 4-H horticulture exhibits at the Dawson County Fair.&nbsp; She was featured on Nebraska’s Backyard Farmer a couple of times. She grew many varieties of ornamental grasses and she trialed Penstemon&nbsp;(Beardtongue)&nbsp;varieties for Dale Lindgren, Extension Specialist University of Nebraska. Norma and LeRoy built the ‘Beans Duplexes’ and a new house starting in 1977. They loved having a ‘family’ of renters and neighbors, celebrating often with homemade ice cream and other treats.&nbsp; They enjoyed watching the neighbor LaBrayere children grow up. Norma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2008. When she could no longer live at home, she moved to Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg. Then to Bickford Cottage &amp; Sunrise Retirement Community, both near Carol in Sioux City.&nbsp; She loved visits, especially from Alexis and Kevlyn, great granddaughters. Norma enjoyed life!

Survivors include Norma’s children, Glen Beans, Lincoln, NE and Carol (Brad) Larvick, South Sioux City, NE. Four step grandchildren, spouses and 7 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Kelva Devine and many nieces, nephews and their families. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Ruth; her husband, LeRoy; brothers, Don, Milton, Buck and Bruce; and sister, Janet.

Norma loved flowers, to honor Norma, please plant some flowers next spring and think of her while they are blooming! Norma also loved the color blue. If you have a blue shirt, please wear it to come and celebrate her life. Memorials are suggested to the family in her name for later designation. Services will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Cozad United Methodist Church with Pastor Doug Gahn officiating. Burial will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery northeast of Cozad. Visitation with family present will be Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Norma Jean Beans, former Cozad resident, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 89. Norma was born August 31, 1932 to Lloyd and Ruth (Peterson) Griffis in Cozad, Nebraska. When Norma was almost 9, her family moved to Southern California (August 1941), where she finished school and took classes at a Jr. College.&nbsp; She helped her father in his business of making trailer homes and furniture. LeRoy came to visit California and stayed with her family (her older brothers knew his older brothers). They met and fell in love. Norma came to Cozad and stayed with her aunt and uncle, Ila and Milo Griffis.&nbsp; She married LeRoy on February 22, 1953 at the Cozad First Methodist Church. Norma loved being a mom to Glen and Carol. She was a leader for Glen’s Cub Scouts and Carol’s 4-H Club. Later, she became a Girl Scout leader for the young girls at the “Cozad State School for Trainable Retarded”. She was involved in many activities at her church, including teaching Sunday School, decorating the front of the sanctuary with flowers, working at the Thrift Shop, making lap robes and more. Norma worked alongside of LeRoy designing homes and doing the bookwork for their business, Beans Builders. Norma enjoyed working with her hands.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking healthy meals, knitting, quilting, and pressing flowers to make cards and pictures. LeRoy built a greenhouse for her connected to their home.&nbsp; She loved sharing the art of growing plants with both youth and adults.&nbsp; Every year local elementary students would come and learn about plants at her home greenhouse.&nbsp; She was an avid gardener, becoming a University of Nebraska Master Gardener.&nbsp; She hosted garden walks and taught others, including judging the 4-H horticulture exhibits at the Dawson County Fair.&nbsp; She was featured on Nebraska’s Backyard Farmer a couple of times. She grew many varieties of ornamental grasses and she trialed Penstemon&nbsp;(Beardtongue)&nbsp;varieties for Dale Lindgren, Extension Specialist University of Nebraska. Norma and LeRoy built the ‘Beans Duplexes’ and a new house starting in 1977. They loved having a ‘family’ of renters and neighbors, celebrating often with homemade ice cream and other treats.&nbsp; They enjoyed watching the neighbor LaBrayere children grow up. Norma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2008. When she could no longer live at home, she moved to Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg. Then to Bickford Cottage &amp; Sunrise Retirement Community, both near Carol in Sioux City.&nbsp; She loved visits, especially from Alexis and Kevlyn, great granddaughters. Norma enjoyed life!Survivors include Norma’s children, Glen Beans, Lincoln, NE and Carol (Brad) Larvick, South Sioux City, NE. Four step grandchildren, spouses and 7 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Kelva Devine and many nieces, nephews and their families. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Ruth; her husband, LeRoy; brothers, Don, Milton, Buck and Bruce; and sister, Janet.Norma loved flowers, to honor Norma, please plant some flowers next spring and think of her while they are blooming! Norma also loved the color blue. If you have a blue shirt, please wear it to come and celebrate her life. Memorials are suggested to the family in her name for later designation. Services will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Cozad United Methodist Church with Pastor Doug Gahn officiating. Burial will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery northeast of Cozad. Visitation with family present will be Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

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