Laren “Larry” Alden Roper, Sr., age 82, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook. Larry was born June 1, 1939 in Grand Junction, CO to parents Alden H. and Imogene Wilma (Hale) Roper.&nbsp; He was one of two siblings who graduated from high school in Grand Junction with the Class of 1957.&nbsp; While in high school, Larry met the love of his life, Betty Lou (Snook) Roper. The couple wed on December 28, 1958 in Grand Junction and were blessed with three children. Larry went on to further his education by received his Bachelor of Arts degree in wildlife management from Colorado State University.&nbsp; He also earned a master’s degree in forestry from the University of Idaho as well as his PhD in counseling from Emmanuel Baptist University in North Carolina.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Larry and Betty felt God’s calling to be missionaries and moved to Copper Center, AK in 1976.&nbsp; They returned to Kremmling, CO in 1984 and began Refocus Counseling, a not for profit Christian counseling ministry.&nbsp; Wanting to be closer to their children, Larry and Betty moved to Scottsbluff, NE in 1994 where they continued their work in counseling until retirement in 2007. Due to declining health, the couple moved to McCook in 2016 to be near son Laren. &nbsp; Larry and Betty attended Grace Chapel, a non-denominational church, while living in Scottsbluff.&nbsp; Larry had a strong love for the Lord, his family and people.&nbsp; He was an avid horseman and hunter.&nbsp; Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Betty Roper in 2019. Those left to celebrate his life include his three children, Laren (Tanya) Roper of McCook, Kristi (Randy) Hughes of Wasilla, AK and Celeste (Brad) Avy of Mist, OR; sister, Sharon (Dave) Roper-Dashner of Grand Junction; seventeen grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Laren “Larry” Alden Roper, Sr., age 82, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook. Larry was born June 1, 1939 in Grand Junction, CO to parents Alden H. and Imogene Wilma (Hale) Roper.&nbsp; He was one of two siblings who graduated from high school in Grand Junction with the Class of 1957.&nbsp; While in high school, Larry met the love of his life, Betty Lou (Snook) Roper. The couple wed on December 28, 1958 in Grand Junction and were blessed with three children. Larry went on to further his education by received his Bachelor of Arts degree in wildlife management from Colorado State University.&nbsp; He also earned a master’s degree in forestry from the University of Idaho as well as his PhD in counseling from Emmanuel Baptist University in North Carolina.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Larry and Betty felt God’s calling to be missionaries and moved to Copper Center, AK in 1976.&nbsp; They returned to Kremmling, CO in 1984 and began Refocus Counseling, a not for profit Christian counseling ministry.&nbsp; Wanting to be closer to their children, Larry and Betty moved to Scottsbluff, NE in 1994 where they continued their work in counseling until retirement in 2007. Due to declining health, the couple moved to McCook in 2016 to be near son Laren. &nbsp; Larry and Betty attended Grace Chapel, a non-denominational church, while living in Scottsbluff.&nbsp; Larry had a strong love for the Lord, his family and people.&nbsp; He was an avid horseman and hunter.&nbsp; Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Betty Roper in 2019. Those left to celebrate his life include his three children, Laren (Tanya) Roper of McCook, Kristi (Randy) Hughes of Wasilla, AK and Celeste (Brad) Avy of Mist, OR; sister, Sharon (Dave) Roper-Dashner of Grand Junction; seventeen grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Laren "Larry" Roper, Sr. (1939-2021)

Kimberly Ann Paul, 67, a long-time resident of North Platte, passed away at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman on November 9, 2021. She was born in Topeka, Kansas to Thomas and Dolores (Weyer) Clickner on July 5, 1954. She grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she met the love of her life Michael J. Paul. They were married on May 18, 1984 in North Platte, where they made their home. Kim enjoyed photography, painting, drawing, genealogy, music, and adult coloring. She played several instruments including the piano, violin, and guitar. Kim and Mike both enjoyed operating their ham radio and storm chasing. Their home was decorated with many of Kim’s paintings, drawings and photos. Along with her parents, Kim is preceded in death by her husband Mike on December 7, 2020. Survivors include her sister Terri (Raymond) Wood of Newberry, MI, nephew Kenneth Russell of Whispering Pines, NC, niece Katelyn Russell of Williamston, MI, great-nieces and great-nephew Lily, Claire and Wyatt Russell of Mason, MI, and several cousins. Following Kim’s wishes, cremation was chosen, and a private family inurnment will be held in Michigan at a later date. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kimberly Ann Paul, 67, a long-time resident of North Platte, passed away at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman on November 9, 2021. She was born in Topeka, Kansas to Thomas and Dolores (Weyer) Clickner on July 5, 1954. She grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she met the love of her life Michael J. Paul. They were married on May 18, 1984 in North Platte, where they made their home. Kim enjoyed photography, painting, drawing, genealogy, music, and adult coloring. She played several instruments including the piano, violin, and guitar. Kim and Mike both enjoyed operating their ham radio and storm chasing. Their home was decorated with many of Kim’s paintings, drawings and photos. Along with her parents, Kim is preceded in death by her husband Mike on December 7, 2020. Survivors include her sister Terri (Raymond) Wood of Newberry, MI, nephew Kenneth Russell of Whispering Pines, NC, niece Katelyn Russell of Williamston, MI, great-nieces and great-nephew Lily, Claire and Wyatt Russell of Mason, MI, and several cousins. Following Kim’s wishes, cremation was chosen, and a private family inurnment will be held in Michigan at a later date. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kimberly A Paul (1954-2021)

Ronald Eugene Fecht, age 76, died in Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, after a heroic battle with cancer.&nbsp; He was born on November 7, 1944, in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Gerhardt and Viola Fecht. He graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1963. He played sports from a young age from Little League baseball to college level track. He was on the state championship Gothenburg men’s basketball team in 1962. In 1963, he was the Nebraska State All Class Gold medal winner in the pole vault. He was proud to have attended the University of Nebraska on a track scholarship. While in college, he married Gwen Sukup from Cozad, Nebraska. Ron and Gwen had four daughters. They lived in Falls City, Nebraska, where he taught biology and coached football, basketball and track. They later moved to Gothenburg so that he could help his father-in-law with farming and the management of the Gothenburg Grain and Farm Supply. After a career as a farmer, he worked the rest of his years as a crop insurance adjuster. He was a skilled carpenter, helping family and friends with numerous construction projects. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, coin collecting, and spending time with family and friends. He was most proud of his daughters and grandchildren and wished he would have had many more years to be a part of their lives. He is survived by his daughters: Cassandre (Pam) Cressall of Los Angeles, California; Kimberley (Joe) Bauman of West Des Moines, Iowa; Kara Fecht (Jason Bynum) of Elk Grove, California; and Ashley Fecht (Jason Lowrey) of Omaha, Nebraska. Grandchildren: Colton, Carly and Cameron Bauman of West Des Moines, Iowa; and Jackson and Oliver Bynum of Elk Grove, California. Brothers: Stan (Rosemary) Fecht of Ogallala, Nebraska; and John (Karla) Fecht of Cozad, Nebraska. Sisters: Betty Benson of Custer, South Dakota; Vicki (Lawrence) Lutjemeyer of Syracuse, Nebraska; and Jody (Gary) Kotschwar of Moorefield, Nebraska; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerhardt and Viola (Jungren) Fecht, a sister, Joann, a brother William Fecht and sister-in-law Francis Fecht, a niece, Brenda McClellen, and nephew, Gary Fecht.

Memorial Mass will be held at 10am, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp; Inturment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE. A memorial will be established in his name.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald Eugene Fecht, age 76, died in Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, after a heroic battle with cancer.&nbsp; He was born on November 7, 1944, in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Gerhardt and Viola Fecht. He graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1963. He played sports from a young age from Little League baseball to college level track. He was on the state championship Gothenburg men’s basketball team in 1962. In 1963, he was the Nebraska State All Class Gold medal winner in the pole vault. He was proud to have attended the University of Nebraska on a track scholarship. While in college, he married Gwen Sukup from Cozad, Nebraska. Ron and Gwen had four daughters. They lived in Falls City, Nebraska, where he taught biology and coached football, basketball and track. They later moved to Gothenburg so that he could help his father-in-law with farming and the management of the Gothenburg Grain and Farm Supply. After a career as a farmer, he worked the rest of his years as a crop insurance adjuster. He was a skilled carpenter, helping family and friends with numerous construction projects. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, coin collecting, and spending time with family and friends. He was most proud of his daughters and grandchildren and wished he would have had many more years to be a part of their lives. He is survived by his daughters: Cassandre (Pam) Cressall of Los Angeles, California; Kimberley (Joe) Bauman of West Des Moines, Iowa; Kara Fecht (Jason Bynum) of Elk Grove, California; and Ashley Fecht (Jason Lowrey) of Omaha, Nebraska. Grandchildren: Colton, Carly and Cameron Bauman of West Des Moines, Iowa; and Jackson and Oliver Bynum of Elk Grove, California. Brothers: Stan (Rosemary) Fecht of Ogallala, Nebraska; and John (Karla) Fecht of Cozad, Nebraska. Sisters: Betty Benson of Custer, South Dakota; Vicki (Lawrence) Lutjemeyer of Syracuse, Nebraska; and Jody (Gary) Kotschwar of Moorefield, Nebraska; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerhardt and Viola (Jungren) Fecht, a sister, Joann, a brother William Fecht and sister-in-law Francis Fecht, a niece, Brenda McClellen, and nephew, Gary Fecht.Memorial Mass will be held at 10am, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp; Inturment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE. A memorial will be established in his name.&nbsp;

Ronald Eugene Fecht (1944-2021)

Donna Dee (Osborn) Biere, 83, of North Platte, passed away November 13, 2021 at her home.&nbsp; She was born March 3, 1938 in Auburn, NE to Kenneth B. and Pauline (Kelly) Osburn.&nbsp; She graduated in 1956 from Stella High School, and on June 24, 1956, she was united in marriage to Harlan F. Biere in Auburn.&nbsp; In 1978, they moved to North Platte, where she worked as an insulator at Gerald Gentleman Station.&nbsp; Upon graduation from Mid-Plaines LPN program in 1983, she enjoyed taking care of elderly patients in their homes.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by a son, David (Cindy) Biere of North Platte; her daughters, Debra Sweet of North Platte, Julie (Steve) Talbot of Lincoln and Carla (Scott) Swanson of Gering, NE; sisters, Sandra Wachter of Auburn and Cheryl McConnell of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren, Mark, Brian, Cody, Nicole, Jamie, Derek, Stephanie (Brody), Dusty (Sami), Jordan, Tarissa, Tristan (Audrey) and Memphis; great grandchildren, Brody, Jake, Tayla, Rhyatt, Chase, Drew, Adam, Trinity, Brooke, Ryker, Rayken, Maverick and new little one to come along with many more relatives. She was predeceased by her parents, Ken and Pauline; husband, Harlan; sisters, Carol Ann Frenzel and Linda Armstrong; and brother, Kenneth Ray Osborn. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland. Those wishing to sign the guest book may do so on Friday, November 19th&nbsp;from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Memorials are suggested to donor's choice. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

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 </figure>Donna Dee (Osborn) Biere, 83, of North Platte, passed away November 13, 2021 at her home.&nbsp; She was born March 3, 1938 in Auburn, NE to Kenneth B. and Pauline (Kelly) Osburn.&nbsp; She graduated in 1956 from Stella High School, and on June 24, 1956, she was united in marriage to Harlan F. Biere in Auburn.&nbsp; In 1978, they moved to North Platte, where she worked as an insulator at Gerald Gentleman Station.&nbsp; Upon graduation from Mid-Plaines LPN program in 1983, she enjoyed taking care of elderly patients in their homes.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by a son, David (Cindy) Biere of North Platte; her daughters, Debra Sweet of North Platte, Julie (Steve) Talbot of Lincoln and Carla (Scott) Swanson of Gering, NE; sisters, Sandra Wachter of Auburn and Cheryl McConnell of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren, Mark, Brian, Cody, Nicole, Jamie, Derek, Stephanie (Brody), Dusty (Sami), Jordan, Tarissa, Tristan (Audrey) and Memphis; great grandchildren, Brody, Jake, Tayla, Rhyatt, Chase, Drew, Adam, Trinity, Brooke, Ryker, Rayken, Maverick and new little one to come along with many more relatives. She was predeceased by her parents, Ken and Pauline; husband, Harlan; sisters, Carol Ann Frenzel and Linda Armstrong; and brother, Kenneth Ray Osborn. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland. Those wishing to sign the guest book may do so on Friday, November 19th&nbsp;from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Memorials are suggested to donor's choice. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

Donna Dee Biere (1938-2021)

Illo Gene Mitchem, 95, of North Platte, passed away November 14, 2021, at North Platte Care Center. He was born March 15, 1926 in Sutherland, Nebraska to Wilbur G. (Bill) and Faye M. Dority Mitchem.&nbsp; His early years were spent on farms and in rural schools in the Paxton, Roscoe, and Ogallala, Nebraska areas.&nbsp; The family moved to Perkins County in 1938 where Gene finished his education, graduating from Perkins County High School in 1942. Gene enlisted in the United States Army in 1944, was sent to the South Pacific Theater, assigned to the 7th&nbsp;Infantry Division, participated in the Okinawa Campaign, was wounded and ultimately discharged in 1946.&nbsp; He returned to Grant and took employment with P.S. Guildner and Lloyd Kerr who were in the Plumbing-Heating and L.P. Gas business. In 1947, Gene and Mr. Kerr formed their own partnership, L.P. Service Co., as a Heating and Sheet Metal business.&nbsp; In 1964, they purchased South Jeffers Plumbing and Heating in North Platte, Nebraska, and Mr. Kerr moved immediately, with Gene and his family following in 1965.&nbsp; The partnership was dissolved in 1973 and Gene began his tenure with the Union Pacific Railroad, retiring in 1988 after 15 years. During his time in Grant, Gene was very active with the Volunteer Fire Department, serving 10 years as Fire Chief.&nbsp; He also believed very strongly in the programs of the American Legion, especially those pertaining to youth.&nbsp; After retiring, he assisted with the Veterans Honor Guard in North Platte and was a Volunteer Driver for the D.A.V. Veterans Van, transporting veterans to and from Grand Island Medical Center. Gene was baptized as a baby and later confirmed in the Methodist Church, accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior for the remainder of his life. In 1947, he was united in marriage with Merilyn Kurkowski in Grant, Nebraska.&nbsp; They were blessed with one daughter, Gaylene. Throughout his life, Gene enjoyed music, especially the Big Band sounds of the 1940’s era.&nbsp; He also liked dancing, golfing, fishing, sports of all kinds, challenging problems such as crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles, his family, his grandkids, people in general, and most of all a good hearty laugh.&nbsp; He believed that a good laugh was the best of medicines. Gene was a faithful and devoted husband, a loving, caring father and grandfather, and a friend to those who knew him.&nbsp; He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughter, Gaylene Lombardi and a very special son-in-law, Dennis Lombardi; granddaughter, Cyndi and her husband Danny Griffiths; grandson, Jarod Lombardi and his wife Joelle; great granddaughters, Brookelyn Griffiths and Makenna Lombardi; sister, Ruby Brown; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 71 years, Merilyn; by his parents Bill and Faye Mitchem; and by brother-in-law, Kenneth Brown. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Emily McCreery officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors will be at Ft McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, November 21st&nbsp;at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Legion scholarship fund. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

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 </figure>Illo Gene Mitchem, 95, of North Platte, passed away November 14, 2021, at North Platte Care Center. He was born March 15, 1926 in Sutherland, Nebraska to Wilbur G. (Bill) and Faye M. Dority Mitchem.&nbsp; His early years were spent on farms and in rural schools in the Paxton, Roscoe, and Ogallala, Nebraska areas.&nbsp; The family moved to Perkins County in 1938 where Gene finished his education, graduating from Perkins County High School in 1942. Gene enlisted in the United States Army in 1944, was sent to the South Pacific Theater, assigned to the 7th&nbsp;Infantry Division, participated in the Okinawa Campaign, was wounded and ultimately discharged in 1946.&nbsp; He returned to Grant and took employment with P.S. Guildner and Lloyd Kerr who were in the Plumbing-Heating and L.P. Gas business. In 1947, Gene and Mr. Kerr formed their own partnership, L.P. Service Co., as a Heating and Sheet Metal business.&nbsp; In 1964, they purchased South Jeffers Plumbing and Heating in North Platte, Nebraska, and Mr. Kerr moved immediately, with Gene and his family following in 1965.&nbsp; The partnership was dissolved in 1973 and Gene began his tenure with the Union Pacific Railroad, retiring in 1988 after 15 years. During his time in Grant, Gene was very active with the Volunteer Fire Department, serving 10 years as Fire Chief.&nbsp; He also believed very strongly in the programs of the American Legion, especially those pertaining to youth.&nbsp; After retiring, he assisted with the Veterans Honor Guard in North Platte and was a Volunteer Driver for the D.A.V. Veterans Van, transporting veterans to and from Grand Island Medical Center. Gene was baptized as a baby and later confirmed in the Methodist Church, accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior for the remainder of his life. In 1947, he was united in marriage with Merilyn Kurkowski in Grant, Nebraska.&nbsp; They were blessed with one daughter, Gaylene. Throughout his life, Gene enjoyed music, especially the Big Band sounds of the 1940’s era.&nbsp; He also liked dancing, golfing, fishing, sports of all kinds, challenging problems such as crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles, his family, his grandkids, people in general, and most of all a good hearty laugh.&nbsp; He believed that a good laugh was the best of medicines. Gene was a faithful and devoted husband, a loving, caring father and grandfather, and a friend to those who knew him.&nbsp; He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughter, Gaylene Lombardi and a very special son-in-law, Dennis Lombardi; granddaughter, Cyndi and her husband Danny Griffiths; grandson, Jarod Lombardi and his wife Joelle; great granddaughters, Brookelyn Griffiths and Makenna Lombardi; sister, Ruby Brown; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 71 years, Merilyn; by his parents Bill and Faye Mitchem; and by brother-in-law, Kenneth Brown. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Emily McCreery officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors will be at Ft McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, November 21st&nbsp;at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Legion scholarship fund. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

Illo Gene Mitchem (1926-2021)

Karen M. Tackett, 71, of North Platte, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on November 24, 1949 to Leo and Eileen (Schiltz) Neff in Colby, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; Karen graduated from Rocky Ford H.S. in CO.&nbsp; She worked in the housekeeping department at Motel 6 in North Platte for several years.&nbsp; Surviving are her mother, Eileen Neff of North Platte; children, Lea Tackett (Raymond Smith) of North Platte and James Tackett of North Platte; her significant other, Jim Fox of Stapleton; grandchildren, Gabriella and Donielle Ballard, Loki Smith, Donavan, Mataya, Kaden and Jalyssa Tackett; siblings, Janet Lewis of TX, Joyce Schaefer (Joe) of Waterloo, IA, Keith Neff of North Platte and David Neff (Teresa) of North Platte; sister-in-law, Patty Neff of Kearney; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Leo Neff; brothers, Jerry and Kenneth Neff; and brother-in-law, Brent Lewis. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Vidya Sagar Arikotla officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.

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 </figure>Karen M. Tackett, 71, of North Platte, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on November 24, 1949 to Leo and Eileen (Schiltz) Neff in Colby, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; Karen graduated from Rocky Ford H.S. in CO.&nbsp; She worked in the housekeeping department at Motel 6 in North Platte for several years.&nbsp; Surviving are her mother, Eileen Neff of North Platte; children, Lea Tackett (Raymond Smith) of North Platte and James Tackett of North Platte; her significant other, Jim Fox of Stapleton; grandchildren, Gabriella and Donielle Ballard, Loki Smith, Donavan, Mataya, Kaden and Jalyssa Tackett; siblings, Janet Lewis of TX, Joyce Schaefer (Joe) of Waterloo, IA, Keith Neff of North Platte and David Neff (Teresa) of North Platte; sister-in-law, Patty Neff of Kearney; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Leo Neff; brothers, Jerry and Kenneth Neff; and brother-in-law, Brent Lewis. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Vidya Sagar Arikotla officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.

Karen Marie Tackett (1949-2021)

William Arthur Hicks age 71 of Mullen died November 9, 2021 at the Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte. William was born on February 21, 1950, in Alliance, NE to William “Bill” C and Viola (Gorsuch) Hicks.&nbsp; He was the oldest of the three kids. Bill was an avid team roper.&nbsp; The family vacations were weekends spent at the Carver Ranch roping in the summertime.&nbsp; Bill liked to help kids learn to rope at brandings or at roping’s when they were having problems.&nbsp; He also enjoyed helping at the Jr. and High School Rodeos. Bill started his ranching career when he was in high school working north of Ashby for Vance Douglass.&nbsp; Bill and Artis met at a dance in Ashby. &nbsp;Three years later they were married on June 2, 1974.&nbsp; Three children were born to this union.&nbsp; They worked for a few ranches in the Ashby and Hyannis area before going to work for Jim O’Brien for over 32 years. Bill enjoyed playing softball for the North Country Softball League for several years.&nbsp; He later took up golfing and bowling which he really enjoyed. Bill’s main hobby after roping was ranching which he took seriously. The ranch and the cows that he oversaw came first. &nbsp;The livestock came first before you went anywhere else. Bill enjoyed watching his kids in their sports, rodeos, playing with his grandkids, when they came home and have them help him feed or move cattle. He also enjoyed teasing and playing pranks on everybody. He taught is kids to work hard and to do their best of whatever they did. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, father-in-law, two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, two nieces, and a nephew. Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years Artis of Mullen, son Willy (Stacy) of Mullen, daughters Wendy Hicks of Brunning, and Wanda (Brad) Schwisow of Western, grandchildren Schyler Schwisow, Jaycee Schwisow, Teri Jo Hicks, and Zach Hicks, sister Dorothy (Marshall) Hardin of Casper, WY, brother John (Jean) Hicks of Dickenson, ND, mother-in-law Carol Dubs of Ashby, brothers-in-law Dwyane Dubs of Ashby, Mick Dubs of Ashby , Loren (Diane) Dubs of Ashby, Tom Dubs of Elba, David Dubs of West Virginia, sisters-in-law Robyn Standage of Hershey, and Meladi (Mike) Roseberry of Sidney, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 1:00 pm MT at The Sandhills Community Bible Church in Mullen, NE with Pastor Bob Teters officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice or in Bill’s honor to be designed at a later time. There will be no visitation, all are welcome to visit at the house. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow/Arnold/Mullen are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

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 </figure>William Arthur Hicks age 71 of Mullen died November 9, 2021 at the Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte. William was born on February 21, 1950, in Alliance, NE to William “Bill” C and Viola (Gorsuch) Hicks.&nbsp; He was the oldest of the three kids. Bill was an avid team roper.&nbsp; The family vacations were weekends spent at the Carver Ranch roping in the summertime.&nbsp; Bill liked to help kids learn to rope at brandings or at roping’s when they were having problems.&nbsp; He also enjoyed helping at the Jr. and High School Rodeos. Bill started his ranching career when he was in high school working north of Ashby for Vance Douglass.&nbsp; Bill and Artis met at a dance in Ashby. &nbsp;Three years later they were married on June 2, 1974.&nbsp; Three children were born to this union.&nbsp; They worked for a few ranches in the Ashby and Hyannis area before going to work for Jim O’Brien for over 32 years. Bill enjoyed playing softball for the North Country Softball League for several years.&nbsp; He later took up golfing and bowling which he really enjoyed. Bill’s main hobby after roping was ranching which he took seriously. The ranch and the cows that he oversaw came first. &nbsp;The livestock came first before you went anywhere else. Bill enjoyed watching his kids in their sports, rodeos, playing with his grandkids, when they came home and have them help him feed or move cattle. He also enjoyed teasing and playing pranks on everybody. He taught is kids to work hard and to do their best of whatever they did. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, father-in-law, two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, two nieces, and a nephew. Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years Artis of Mullen, son Willy (Stacy) of Mullen, daughters Wendy Hicks of Brunning, and Wanda (Brad) Schwisow of Western, grandchildren Schyler Schwisow, Jaycee Schwisow, Teri Jo Hicks, and Zach Hicks, sister Dorothy (Marshall) Hardin of Casper, WY, brother John (Jean) Hicks of Dickenson, ND, mother-in-law Carol Dubs of Ashby, brothers-in-law Dwyane Dubs of Ashby, Mick Dubs of Ashby , Loren (Diane) Dubs of Ashby, Tom Dubs of Elba, David Dubs of West Virginia, sisters-in-law Robyn Standage of Hershey, and Meladi (Mike) Roseberry of Sidney, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 1:00 pm MT at The Sandhills Community Bible Church in Mullen, NE with Pastor Bob Teters officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice or in Bill’s honor to be designed at a later time. There will be no visitation, all are welcome to visit at the house. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow/Arnold/Mullen are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Bill Hicks (1950-2021)

Robbin Mary Dennis, 65 passed away November 8, 2021, at her home in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born March 11, 1956, in North Platte, Nebraska to Larry and Viola (Pearce) Preston. She grew up in the Arnold area. She attended school in Arnold, graduating with the class of 1974. She graduated in 1975 from Mid Plains Voc. Tech. in North Platte, taking secretarial classes. Robbin married David Alan Dennis on December 6, 1980, in the Methodist Church in Arnold, Nebraska. Robbin and Dave moved to Lexington, Nebraska in March 1982. To this union four children were born – John, Rex, Devin, and Carrie. Robbin was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Viola, her brother Lane, and father-in-law Bernard. She is survived by her husband David; sons John (Danielle), Rex (Chelsey), and Devin (Liz); daughter Carrie; step-grandchildren Kathleen and Ewan Sherwood; step-granddaughters Gabrielle and Addyson Christner; grandson Tucker Dennis; brother Mark (Cindy) Preston; and nieces and nephews. It was Robbin’s wish to be cremated. An inurnment service will be held Monday, November 15, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the McCain Cemetery near Stapleton, NE. with Pastor Irv Jennings, officiating. 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: reynoldslovefunerahome.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robbin Mary Dennis, 65 passed away November 8, 2021, at her home in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born March 11, 1956, in North Platte, Nebraska to Larry and Viola (Pearce) Preston. She grew up in the Arnold area. She attended school in Arnold, graduating with the class of 1974. She graduated in 1975 from Mid Plains Voc. Tech. in North Platte, taking secretarial classes. Robbin married David Alan Dennis on December 6, 1980, in the Methodist Church in Arnold, Nebraska. Robbin and Dave moved to Lexington, Nebraska in March 1982. To this union four children were born – John, Rex, Devin, and Carrie. Robbin was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Viola, her brother Lane, and father-in-law Bernard. She is survived by her husband David; sons John (Danielle), Rex (Chelsey), and Devin (Liz); daughter Carrie; step-grandchildren Kathleen and Ewan Sherwood; step-granddaughters Gabrielle and Addyson Christner; grandson Tucker Dennis; brother Mark (Cindy) Preston; and nieces and nephews. It was Robbin’s wish to be cremated. An inurnment service will be held Monday, November 15, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the McCain Cemetery near Stapleton, NE. with Pastor Irv Jennings, officiating. 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: reynoldslovefunerahome.com&nbsp;

Robbin Mary Dennis (1956-2021)

Rita M. Hinds, 93, of Lexington, Nebraska, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the Lexington Regional Health Center. Rita was born October 4, 1928 to Thomas &amp; Margaret (Mittman) Cooney at the family farm southwest of Overton. She attended country school approximately ½ mile east of the family farm and graduated High School in Lexington in 1946. After graduation, Rita worked at the ASCS office, the Dawson County Sheriff’s office and Dawson County Motors. She was literally swept off her feet when she married John Hinds on July 5, 1954 in Overton, as John was a pilot and flew his own plane.&nbsp; To this union two sons were born, Colin &amp; Thomas.&nbsp; During this time she was a stay at home wife and mother where she was involved in her children’s activities and upbringing being a den mother for the Cub Scouts. In the early 1970’s, she became a nanny for several families in the Lexington area. She thoroughly enjoyed her job as a nanny and has kept in touch with the families to this day. She loved to volunteer and give her time and talent to various organizations and clubs. She belonged to the St. Ann’s Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Altar Society, St. Ann’s Study Club, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Lexington Woman’s Club, Tri-County Hospital Auxiliary, Christian Woman’s Club, a member of the Dawson County Historical Society, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, St. Ann’s Booster Club, KRVN Rural Radio Association member and was involved in various Veteran’s functions and fundraising events.&nbsp; She directed numerous funeral luncheons at St. Ann’s Church throughout the years and was referred to as the “funeral lady.” She enjoyed her yearly trips to the Scottish/Irish Highlander Festival in Estes Park, Colorado and loved her Saturday night road trips to destinations and restaurants unknown. Rita is survived by her sons, Colin (Janet) Hinds of Lexington and Thomas (Stephanie) Hinds of Elm Creek; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, three sisters, and a daughter-in-law. Mass Of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating. The Mass will be livestreamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 6-7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington-301 E. 6th&nbsp;St. Interment will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington. Memorials are kindly suggested to the St. Ann’s Catholic Church or Donor’s Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Rita M. Hinds, 93, of Lexington, Nebraska, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the Lexington Regional Health Center. Rita was born October 4, 1928 to Thomas &amp; Margaret (Mittman) Cooney at the family farm southwest of Overton. She attended country school approximately ½ mile east of the family farm and graduated High School in Lexington in 1946. After graduation, Rita worked at the ASCS office, the Dawson County Sheriff’s office and Dawson County Motors. She was literally swept off her feet when she married John Hinds on July 5, 1954 in Overton, as John was a pilot and flew his own plane.&nbsp; To this union two sons were born, Colin &amp; Thomas.&nbsp; During this time she was a stay at home wife and mother where she was involved in her children’s activities and upbringing being a den mother for the Cub Scouts. In the early 1970’s, she became a nanny for several families in the Lexington area. She thoroughly enjoyed her job as a nanny and has kept in touch with the families to this day. She loved to volunteer and give her time and talent to various organizations and clubs. She belonged to the St. Ann’s Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Altar Society, St. Ann’s Study Club, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Lexington Woman’s Club, Tri-County Hospital Auxiliary, Christian Woman’s Club, a member of the Dawson County Historical Society, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, St. Ann’s Booster Club, KRVN Rural Radio Association member and was involved in various Veteran’s functions and fundraising events.&nbsp; She directed numerous funeral luncheons at St. Ann’s Church throughout the years and was referred to as the “funeral lady.” She enjoyed her yearly trips to the Scottish/Irish Highlander Festival in Estes Park, Colorado and loved her Saturday night road trips to destinations and restaurants unknown. Rita is survived by her sons, Colin (Janet) Hinds of Lexington and Thomas (Stephanie) Hinds of Elm Creek; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, three sisters, and a daughter-in-law. Mass Of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating. The Mass will be livestreamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 6-7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington-301 E. 6th&nbsp;St. Interment will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington. Memorials are kindly suggested to the St. Ann’s Catholic Church or Donor’s Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com&nbsp;

Rita M. Hinds (1928-2021)

Vonda Kay Brunswick, age 72, of Kearney, NE, formerly of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney. Vonda was born August 26, 1949 in McCook, NE to parents Orville W. and Elsie M. (Barger) Shull. She was one of four siblings. Vonda married Manny Brunswick on October 18, 1967 in Oberlin, KS. The couple was blessed with three children Jerry, Karen, and Brenda. &nbsp;Vonda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and had a strong faith in the Lord. Her mother’s Bible was very special to her. Vonda was a member of the First Christian Church in McCook and the First Baptist Church in Kearney. Vonda was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Judy (Shull) Rohr and her brother, Charlie Shull. Those left to celebrate her life include her husband of 54 years Manny Brunswick of Kearney; son, Jerry (Susan Peterson) Brunswick of McCook; daughters, Karen Brunswick of Kearney and Brenda (Rocael) DePaz of McCook; sister, Marilyn Matson of Trenton NE; brother in law, Wayne Brunswick of McCook; sister in laws, Darlene (Brunswick) Lambert of McCook and Donna Salliday of Manhattan, KS; eleven grandchildren (Joseph, Michelle, Kimberly, Kelsie) (Stephanie, Diana, Keneth, Rebecca) (Natasha, Amanda, Anthony); twelve great grandchildren(Tristen, Brayden, Harley) (Carlos) ( Scarlett, Aria, Landon) (Abigail) (Nevaeh, Mariah, Ezmeralda, Judah) and a host of extended family members and close friends.

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 </figure>Vonda Kay Brunswick, age 72, of Kearney, NE, formerly of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney. Vonda was born August 26, 1949 in McCook, NE to parents Orville W. and Elsie M. (Barger) Shull. She was one of four siblings. Vonda married Manny Brunswick on October 18, 1967 in Oberlin, KS. The couple was blessed with three children Jerry, Karen, and Brenda. &nbsp;Vonda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and had a strong faith in the Lord. Her mother’s Bible was very special to her. Vonda was a member of the First Christian Church in McCook and the First Baptist Church in Kearney. Vonda was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Judy (Shull) Rohr and her brother, Charlie Shull. Those left to celebrate her life include her husband of 54 years Manny Brunswick of Kearney; son, Jerry (Susan Peterson) Brunswick of McCook; daughters, Karen Brunswick of Kearney and Brenda (Rocael) DePaz of McCook; sister, Marilyn Matson of Trenton NE; brother in law, Wayne Brunswick of McCook; sister in laws, Darlene (Brunswick) Lambert of McCook and Donna Salliday of Manhattan, KS; eleven grandchildren (Joseph, Michelle, Kimberly, Kelsie) (Stephanie, Diana, Keneth, Rebecca) (Natasha, Amanda, Anthony); twelve great grandchildren(Tristen, Brayden, Harley) (Carlos) ( Scarlett, Aria, Landon) (Abigail) (Nevaeh, Mariah, Ezmeralda, Judah) and a host of extended family members and close friends.

Vonda Brunswick (1949-2021)

Bonnie J. Miller, 86, of North Platte, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at her home. She was born on April 7, 1935 to Bert L. Brandhorst and Agnes (Prochaska) Brandhorst in Seward, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bonnie graduated from Seward High School, class of 1953 and then with a Bachelor degree from the University of Nebraska in 1961.&nbsp; She taught school for many years as an elementary and remedial reading teacher in Norfolk, NE, Omaha, NE, Brighton, CO, Westminster, CO, San Diego, CA and La Junta, CO.&nbsp; She married Joseph L. Miller in Greeley, CO in 1981.&nbsp; Bonnie attended First United Methodist Church in North Platte. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph and by her parents Bert and Agnes. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Douglas Delp officiating.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Monday, November 15th&nbsp;from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; Private inurnment will be at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to A.A. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.

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 </figure>Bonnie J. Miller, 86, of North Platte, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at her home. She was born on April 7, 1935 to Bert L. Brandhorst and Agnes (Prochaska) Brandhorst in Seward, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bonnie graduated from Seward High School, class of 1953 and then with a Bachelor degree from the University of Nebraska in 1961.&nbsp; She taught school for many years as an elementary and remedial reading teacher in Norfolk, NE, Omaha, NE, Brighton, CO, Westminster, CO, San Diego, CA and La Junta, CO.&nbsp; She married Joseph L. Miller in Greeley, CO in 1981.&nbsp; Bonnie attended First United Methodist Church in North Platte. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph and by her parents Bert and Agnes. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Douglas Delp officiating.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Monday, November 15th&nbsp;from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; Private inurnment will be at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to A.A. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.

Bonnie J. Miller (1935-2021)

Iola Purintun age 96, of Broken Bow, NE passed away November 9, 2021, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, NE. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Robert Winn officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. A visitation will take place on Friday, November 12th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm with family greeting 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Sada “Iola” Spencer was born June 7, 1925, in Weissert to Ralph and Elsie (Pirnie) Spencer. Iola attended the Weissert Country School thru the 10th&nbsp;grade. Iola and Lyle Zane Hendrickson were married on September 30, 1945. Lyle was killed by lighting in July of 1946. Their son Lyle Eugene was born in August. Iola married Alonzo “Lonnie” Purintun on November 22, 1950. To this union two daughters were born, Verla and Carol. Iola was a caregiver. She took care of her parents, her husband, friends, and neighbors. She worked as a waitress at the hotel, a clerk at Holcomb’s Pharmacy, and Broadway Market, a cook at the High School, and as a janitor at the First Baptist Church. She did beautiful embroidery and cross stitch. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Iola is survived by son Lyle (Vickie) Hendrickson of Omaha, daughters Verla (Buz) Hyatt of O’Neill, and Carol Purintun of Broken Bow, four grandchildren: Scott Hendrickson, Shawn (Denise) Hendrickson, Nathan (Kellie) Hyatt, and Kirsten (Colin) Brue, 14 great grandchildren, one great great grandson, two sisters Ella Mae Moseley of Kearney, and Jean Olson of Broken Bow, brother-in-law Jerry Ahrens of Arnold, and many nieces and nephews. Iola was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Elsie, husbands Lyle Zane Hendrickson, and “Lonnie” Purintun, two brothers, and six sisters.

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 <figcaption>Iola Purintun</figcaption>
 </figure>Iola Purintun age 96, of Broken Bow, NE passed away November 9, 2021, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, NE. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Robert Winn officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. A visitation will take place on Friday, November 12th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm with family greeting 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Sada “Iola” Spencer was born June 7, 1925, in Weissert to Ralph and Elsie (Pirnie) Spencer. Iola attended the Weissert Country School thru the 10th&nbsp;grade. Iola and Lyle Zane Hendrickson were married on September 30, 1945. Lyle was killed by lighting in July of 1946. Their son Lyle Eugene was born in August. Iola married Alonzo “Lonnie” Purintun on November 22, 1950. To this union two daughters were born, Verla and Carol. Iola was a caregiver. She took care of her parents, her husband, friends, and neighbors. She worked as a waitress at the hotel, a clerk at Holcomb’s Pharmacy, and Broadway Market, a cook at the High School, and as a janitor at the First Baptist Church. She did beautiful embroidery and cross stitch. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Iola is survived by son Lyle (Vickie) Hendrickson of Omaha, daughters Verla (Buz) Hyatt of O’Neill, and Carol Purintun of Broken Bow, four grandchildren: Scott Hendrickson, Shawn (Denise) Hendrickson, Nathan (Kellie) Hyatt, and Kirsten (Colin) Brue, 14 great grandchildren, one great great grandson, two sisters Ella Mae Moseley of Kearney, and Jean Olson of Broken Bow, brother-in-law Jerry Ahrens of Arnold, and many nieces and nephews. Iola was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Elsie, husbands Lyle Zane Hendrickson, and “Lonnie” Purintun, two brothers, and six sisters.

Iola Purintun (1925-2021)

Samantha Ann Rasmussen-Rich, 53, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at her home. Samantha was born on July 18, 1968, in Syracuse, New York, to Gary and Donna (Cole) Rasmussen. She attended public schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1987.&nbsp; In 2005, Samantha graduated from Central Community College-Kearney with a degree in Nursing earning her LPN-C. She was united in marriage to Rod Hinkle in Norton, Kansas. Two children were blessed to this union: Brandon and Tyler.&nbsp; They made their home in Elwood, Nebraska, where she worked at the Elwood Care Center.&nbsp; Their marriage would later end in divorce. In 2008, Samantha, Brandon and Tyler moved to Overton where she was employed at Tri-County Hospital (Lexington Regional Health Center). In 2017, Samantha found love again and married David Rich in Lexington. She was disabled with MS and retired at an early age because of her health.&nbsp; Samantha kept herself busy and had a passion for doing freelance photography, painting and crafts.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping and fishing, especially catching catfish. She liked being part of and participating in a bowling league and pool league, in which her team advanced to Las Vegas.&nbsp; Samantha was an avid collector of Frogs and loved cats and dogs.&nbsp; Most importantly she loved spending time with her family and being a grandma. Samantha in survived by her husband, David of Lexington; her boys, Brandon Hinkle of Lexington and Tyler (fiancé Jess DeLaTorre) Hinkle of Elwood; her mother, Donna Rasmussen of Lexington; step-children, Cody Rich of Kearney and Amanda (Ian) Wengler of Lexington; two grandchildren, Karson Hinkle of Lexington and Brantley Wengler of Lexington, with one grandbaby on the way; her brothers, Charles (Melanie) Weaver of Scottsbluff, Dale (Christy) Sayyaeu of Shelton, Dennis (Sherry) Hageman of Overton, Bryan Elefros of Omaha, Gary (Pam) Rasmussen, Jr. of Sweet Home, Oregon and Willy (Tracie) Rasmussen of Overton; mother-in-law, Shari Rich of Lexington; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Samantha was preceded in death by her father, Gary; and grandmother, Sue Rasmussen. Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Anne Gahn, officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021 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 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>Samantha Ann Rasmussen-Rich, 53, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at her home. Samantha was born on July 18, 1968, in Syracuse, New York, to Gary and Donna (Cole) Rasmussen. She attended public schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1987.&nbsp; In 2005, Samantha graduated from Central Community College-Kearney with a degree in Nursing earning her LPN-C. She was united in marriage to Rod Hinkle in Norton, Kansas. Two children were blessed to this union: Brandon and Tyler.&nbsp; They made their home in Elwood, Nebraska, where she worked at the Elwood Care Center.&nbsp; Their marriage would later end in divorce. In 2008, Samantha, Brandon and Tyler moved to Overton where she was employed at Tri-County Hospital (Lexington Regional Health Center). In 2017, Samantha found love again and married David Rich in Lexington. She was disabled with MS and retired at an early age because of her health.&nbsp; Samantha kept herself busy and had a passion for doing freelance photography, painting and crafts.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping and fishing, especially catching catfish. She liked being part of and participating in a bowling league and pool league, in which her team advanced to Las Vegas.&nbsp; Samantha was an avid collector of Frogs and loved cats and dogs.&nbsp; Most importantly she loved spending time with her family and being a grandma. Samantha in survived by her husband, David of Lexington; her boys, Brandon Hinkle of Lexington and Tyler (fiancé Jess DeLaTorre) Hinkle of Elwood; her mother, Donna Rasmussen of Lexington; step-children, Cody Rich of Kearney and Amanda (Ian) Wengler of Lexington; two grandchildren, Karson Hinkle of Lexington and Brantley Wengler of Lexington, with one grandbaby on the way; her brothers, Charles (Melanie) Weaver of Scottsbluff, Dale (Christy) Sayyaeu of Shelton, Dennis (Sherry) Hageman of Overton, Bryan Elefros of Omaha, Gary (Pam) Rasmussen, Jr. of Sweet Home, Oregon and Willy (Tracie) Rasmussen of Overton; mother-in-law, Shari Rich of Lexington; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Samantha was preceded in death by her father, Gary; and grandmother, Sue Rasmussen. Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Anne Gahn, officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021 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 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

Samantha Ann Rasmussen-Rich (1968-2021)

Darrell Lee Wilhelm, Sr. age 73 of McCook passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook on November 9, 2021.&nbsp; He was born in McCook, NE on November 8, 1948, to Donald and Beth (Relph) Wilhelm.&nbsp; He attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1966.&nbsp; Lee then completed a year of College at McCook Community College studying business. He enlisted in the Nebraska National Guard and served for 6 years. Lee married Theresa Swayze on May 11, 2010 in McCook.&nbsp; Lee was employed by Koch Industries for 14 years as a Floater operator and later by Ag Valley COOP for over 20 years. He enjoyed gardening -growing okra, peppers, and potatoes. He enjoyed pheasant hunting, deer hunting and being out of doors.&nbsp; Lee enjoyed being at home most of the time but did like to go on excursion around the county to look at the crops. He was preceded in death by his parents: Donald and Beth; brother: Les Lee is survived by his wife: Theresa of McCook, NE; 3 children: Darrell Jr. of Lincoln, NE; Marcia (Eric) Washkuhn of Omaha; Staci (Jeff) Bedel of Omaha; stepson: Seth (Maria) Sughroue of Vida, OR: 2 sisters: Sandra (Bill) Gotchall and Ann (Ed) Doyle all of McCook, NE; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. In keeping with Lee’s wishes of cremation a graveside service will be held at the Danbury Marion Cemetery on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM.&nbsp; Military Honors will be conducted by the Nebraska Army Honors Detail and the Beaver Valley American Legion.&nbsp; Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Memorials may be left in Lee’s name at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Darrell Lee Wilhelm, Sr. age 73 of McCook passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook on November 9, 2021.&nbsp; He was born in McCook, NE on November 8, 1948, to Donald and Beth (Relph) Wilhelm.&nbsp; He attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1966.&nbsp; Lee then completed a year of College at McCook Community College studying business. He enlisted in the Nebraska National Guard and served for 6 years. Lee married Theresa Swayze on May 11, 2010 in McCook.&nbsp; Lee was employed by Koch Industries for 14 years as a Floater operator and later by Ag Valley COOP for over 20 years. He enjoyed gardening -growing okra, peppers, and potatoes. He enjoyed pheasant hunting, deer hunting and being out of doors.&nbsp; Lee enjoyed being at home most of the time but did like to go on excursion around the county to look at the crops. He was preceded in death by his parents: Donald and Beth; brother: Les Lee is survived by his wife: Theresa of McCook, NE; 3 children: Darrell Jr. of Lincoln, NE; Marcia (Eric) Washkuhn of Omaha; Staci (Jeff) Bedel of Omaha; stepson: Seth (Maria) Sughroue of Vida, OR: 2 sisters: Sandra (Bill) Gotchall and Ann (Ed) Doyle all of McCook, NE; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. In keeping with Lee’s wishes of cremation a graveside service will be held at the Danbury Marion Cemetery on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM.&nbsp; Military Honors will be conducted by the Nebraska Army Honors Detail and the Beaver Valley American Legion.&nbsp; Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Memorials may be left in Lee’s name at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

Darrell Lee Wilhelm Sr. (1948-2021)

&nbsp; September Jolene Patten, 32, of Venango, NE, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at her home in Venango. September was born February 27, 1989, in Denver, CO, to Darrell and Shirlee (Garrett) Patten as the 2nd of four children. She graduated from Perkins County High School with the class of 2008. After graduation, she went on and received her CNA license and worked with the geriatric population. September loved the elderly people in her care. She worked at Regent Park Nursing Home and Rehab in Holyoke, CO. September's unique name was chosen for the month that her parents met and fell in love. She was the apple of her daddy's eye, and she always knew how to use that to her advantage to get out of trouble. She loved spending time with her family and friends but most importantly with her poodle, Lambchop. September also loved to fish with her nieces, Ariel and Ali. She loved to listen to music, work on her car and play on her phone. September was also the family 'weatherperson' as she could invariably be depended upon to know and transmit the day's forecast to her loved ones. September was preceded in death by her grandpa Robert Patten; grandma JoAnn Garrett; great-grandma Mary Garrett; and aunts, Michelle Anderson and Alicia Kenner. September leaves behind her mom and dad, brothers, Joshua Patten, Garrett (Chria) Patten, Darrell Patten, Jr.; six nieces and nephews; grandpa, Dale Garrett; grandma, Bernice Patten; along with many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. A memorial has been established in September's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:30 am at the Julesburg Christian Church, with Pastor Alan Harris officiating. Inurnment will be in the Venango Cemetery at a later date. Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; September Jolene Patten, 32, of Venango, NE, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at her home in Venango. September was born February 27, 1989, in Denver, CO, to Darrell and Shirlee (Garrett) Patten as the 2nd of four children. She graduated from Perkins County High School with the class of 2008. After graduation, she went on and received her CNA license and worked with the geriatric population. September loved the elderly people in her care. She worked at Regent Park Nursing Home and Rehab in Holyoke, CO. September's unique name was chosen for the month that her parents met and fell in love. She was the apple of her daddy's eye, and she always knew how to use that to her advantage to get out of trouble. She loved spending time with her family and friends but most importantly with her poodle, Lambchop. September also loved to fish with her nieces, Ariel and Ali. She loved to listen to music, work on her car and play on her phone. September was also the family 'weatherperson' as she could invariably be depended upon to know and transmit the day's forecast to her loved ones. September was preceded in death by her grandpa Robert Patten; grandma JoAnn Garrett; great-grandma Mary Garrett; and aunts, Michelle Anderson and Alicia Kenner. September leaves behind her mom and dad, brothers, Joshua Patten, Garrett (Chria) Patten, Darrell Patten, Jr.; six nieces and nephews; grandpa, Dale Garrett; grandma, Bernice Patten; along with many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. A memorial has been established in September's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:30 am at the Julesburg Christian Church, with Pastor Alan Harris officiating. Inurnment will be in the Venango Cemetery at a later date. Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

September Jolene Patten (1989-2021)

Adam D. Bean, 40, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 in Gosper County. Adam was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska on May 4, 1981, to David and Patty (Munnell) Bean. At the age of 6, his family moved from Arnold, Nebraska to Eustis, Nebraska. Adam attended and graduated from Eustis-Farnam High School with the class of 2000. He went on to further his education at Midland Lutheran College. He then received a diploma from Southeast Community College, Milford, Nebraska, in the John Deere Ag Tech Program. Following graduation, Adam took a job with Pender Implement at West Point, Nebraska, and drove a cattle truck for Beed Transportation. Adam then purchased his own truck and hauled cattle. Adam went on to manage Cool Farms in Arnold before working as an Agronomist for ServiTech. He enjoyed being in the fields and being a crop specialist. On March 31, 2012, he was united in marriage to Nicky Paulsen at Plum Creek Canyon. From this union, Adam gained 3 step-daughters: Jaelynn, Bailey, and Payton. To this family, they added one daughter, Audrey Joyce. They would eventually make their home in Gothenburg, Nebraska before moving to Ogallala in 2019. Adam enjoyed fishing with his daughter Audrey, riding his motorcycle, and camping. Summers were busy following the girls to their softball games, spending time boating on the lake, competing in Demolition Derbies, and driving anything that was loud and fast. He loved spending time with his friends and, especially, his family.&nbsp;&nbsp; Adam had a passion for firefighting and was a member of the Ogallala Volunteer Fire Department. He was kind-hearted and had a selfless soul. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Adam is survived by his wife, Nicky, of Ogallala; his daughters, Jaelynn Hemphill of Chadron, Bailey Hemphill, Payton Hemphill, and Audrey Bean of Ogallala; his parents, David and Patty Bean of Plum Creek Canyon; brother and sister-in-law, Logan and Maggie Bean of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; grandmother, Joyce Munnell of Kearney; aunts and uncles, Doug Munnell of Kearney, Debbie (Don) Brosius of Arnold and Darry (Sherry) Bean of Merna; father and mother-in-law, Mike and Sonya Paulsen of Plum Creek Canyon; brother-in-law, Heath (Stephanie) Paulsen of Oconto; sister-in-law, Leah (Lane) Gibson of Lincoln; cousins, John Brosius of Hershey, Jenna (Jeromy) Matthies of Gothenburg and Lyndsee (Corey) Clifton of Omaha. Adam was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ronnie and Sharon Bean, and Dale Munnell. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eustis with Pastor Kathy Gundell, officiating. The Service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page. A Memorial Book Signing will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eustis. Inurnment will be held at the Eustis East Cemetery at Eustis. Memorials will be designated for his children’s future education and to the Ogallala Volunteer Fire Department. 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>Adam D. Bean, 40, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 in Gosper County. Adam was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska on May 4, 1981, to David and Patty (Munnell) Bean. At the age of 6, his family moved from Arnold, Nebraska to Eustis, Nebraska. Adam attended and graduated from Eustis-Farnam High School with the class of 2000. He went on to further his education at Midland Lutheran College. He then received a diploma from Southeast Community College, Milford, Nebraska, in the John Deere Ag Tech Program. Following graduation, Adam took a job with Pender Implement at West Point, Nebraska, and drove a cattle truck for Beed Transportation. Adam then purchased his own truck and hauled cattle. Adam went on to manage Cool Farms in Arnold before working as an Agronomist for ServiTech. He enjoyed being in the fields and being a crop specialist. On March 31, 2012, he was united in marriage to Nicky Paulsen at Plum Creek Canyon. From this union, Adam gained 3 step-daughters: Jaelynn, Bailey, and Payton. To this family, they added one daughter, Audrey Joyce. They would eventually make their home in Gothenburg, Nebraska before moving to Ogallala in 2019. Adam enjoyed fishing with his daughter Audrey, riding his motorcycle, and camping. Summers were busy following the girls to their softball games, spending time boating on the lake, competing in Demolition Derbies, and driving anything that was loud and fast. He loved spending time with his friends and, especially, his family.&nbsp;&nbsp; Adam had a passion for firefighting and was a member of the Ogallala Volunteer Fire Department. He was kind-hearted and had a selfless soul. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Adam is survived by his wife, Nicky, of Ogallala; his daughters, Jaelynn Hemphill of Chadron, Bailey Hemphill, Payton Hemphill, and Audrey Bean of Ogallala; his parents, David and Patty Bean of Plum Creek Canyon; brother and sister-in-law, Logan and Maggie Bean of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; grandmother, Joyce Munnell of Kearney; aunts and uncles, Doug Munnell of Kearney, Debbie (Don) Brosius of Arnold and Darry (Sherry) Bean of Merna; father and mother-in-law, Mike and Sonya Paulsen of Plum Creek Canyon; brother-in-law, Heath (Stephanie) Paulsen of Oconto; sister-in-law, Leah (Lane) Gibson of Lincoln; cousins, John Brosius of Hershey, Jenna (Jeromy) Matthies of Gothenburg and Lyndsee (Corey) Clifton of Omaha. Adam was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ronnie and Sharon Bean, and Dale Munnell. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eustis with Pastor Kathy Gundell, officiating. The Service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page. A Memorial Book Signing will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eustis. Inurnment will be held at the Eustis East Cemetery at Eustis. Memorials will be designated for his children’s future education and to the Ogallala Volunteer Fire Department. 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

Adam David Bean (1981-2021)

Jacque Lynn Mogensen, age 66, of Broken Bow passed away November 8, 2021, at her home in Broken Bow. Funeral services will be Monday, November 15, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Our Saviour Lutheran Church with Pastor Kathy Salts PMA officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Our Saviour Lutheran Church. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 14th&nbsp;from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Jacque was born in North Platte, NE to Jack and Gertrude (Eggers) Mogensen on May 5, 1955. She moved to Broken Bow with her family on July 1, 1969, and graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1973. She then went on to Mid-Plains Community College. Thru the years she worked at Sandhills Nursing Manor, Broken Bow State Bank, and 30 plus year a Melham Medical Center as a CNA, receptionist, and ward clerk. She really enjoyed and appreciated all her coworkers for their friendship and care they’ve given her. She belonged to Our Saviour Lutheran Church. She enjoyed cross stitch. Jacque made Jesus signs and wedding keepsakes for all of her family. She made denim quilts for her nieces and nephews for their graduation, and she had just started bowling again. She enjoyed spending time with her whole family. Jacque is survived by her Mother Gertrude Mogensen, Sister Patty (Wade) Preston, brother-in-law John Hoffman, sister-in-law Theresa Widfelt, nieces, and nephews: Amanda (Chad) Smith, Jeremy (Alisa) Hoffman, Adam (Wendi) Glendy, David (Tara) Glendy, Leah (Jeremy) Jech, Steve (Angie) Mogensen, Jack (Jill) Mogensen, Ryan Mogensen, Jeff (Michelle) Preston, Jessie Preston, and Rachelle (Garrett) Hyde, 21 great nieces and nephews and 2 great great nephews. Jacque was preceded in death by her Dad Jack, Sister Connie, Brother George, infant nephew Peter, and all of her Grandparents.

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 </figure>Jacque Lynn Mogensen, age 66, of Broken Bow passed away November 8, 2021, at her home in Broken Bow. Funeral services will be Monday, November 15, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Our Saviour Lutheran Church with Pastor Kathy Salts PMA officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Our Saviour Lutheran Church. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 14th&nbsp;from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Jacque was born in North Platte, NE to Jack and Gertrude (Eggers) Mogensen on May 5, 1955. She moved to Broken Bow with her family on July 1, 1969, and graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1973. She then went on to Mid-Plains Community College. Thru the years she worked at Sandhills Nursing Manor, Broken Bow State Bank, and 30 plus year a Melham Medical Center as a CNA, receptionist, and ward clerk. She really enjoyed and appreciated all her coworkers for their friendship and care they’ve given her. She belonged to Our Saviour Lutheran Church. She enjoyed cross stitch. Jacque made Jesus signs and wedding keepsakes for all of her family. She made denim quilts for her nieces and nephews for their graduation, and she had just started bowling again. She enjoyed spending time with her whole family. Jacque is survived by her Mother Gertrude Mogensen, Sister Patty (Wade) Preston, brother-in-law John Hoffman, sister-in-law Theresa Widfelt, nieces, and nephews: Amanda (Chad) Smith, Jeremy (Alisa) Hoffman, Adam (Wendi) Glendy, David (Tara) Glendy, Leah (Jeremy) Jech, Steve (Angie) Mogensen, Jack (Jill) Mogensen, Ryan Mogensen, Jeff (Michelle) Preston, Jessie Preston, and Rachelle (Garrett) Hyde, 21 great nieces and nephews and 2 great great nephews. Jacque was preceded in death by her Dad Jack, Sister Connie, Brother George, infant nephew Peter, and all of her Grandparents.

Jacque Mogensen (1955-2021)

Troy David Kost was born March 14, 1963, in Leadville, Colorado, to Karola (Geobel) and Richard J. Kost. Troy was raised by his step-father, Ronald J. Shank. He grew up in Kansas and graduated from Saline High School in 1982. After graduation, Troy moved to Colorado where he owned and managed several rental properties in Thornton, Westminster and Denver. While living in Colorado, Troy met Wendy Schorr who became his life partner. The couple decided to move to the Kenny Kelley property in Champion, Nebraska, in 2004. They then moved to Enders, Nebraska, where they have resided until present. Troy was employed by many in the community to make improvements to their properties. Troy loved to fish and enjoyed hunting with his wirehair pointers, which he raised. Troy passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial, Nebraska. He was 58 years of age. Survivors include: Life Partner: Wendy Schorr of Enders, Nebraska. Daughter: Lawra Moore of Lakewood, Colorado. Sister: Christine Judkins of Los Angeles, California. Brother: Roger Kost of Wichita, Kansas. Nephew: Tim (Chelsea) Judkins. Niece: Taja Judkins. Great-nieces: Audrey, Sophia and Leena Judkins. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Troy David Kost was born March 14, 1963, in Leadville, Colorado, to Karola (Geobel) and Richard J. Kost. Troy was raised by his step-father, Ronald J. Shank. He grew up in Kansas and graduated from Saline High School in 1982. After graduation, Troy moved to Colorado where he owned and managed several rental properties in Thornton, Westminster and Denver. While living in Colorado, Troy met Wendy Schorr who became his life partner. The couple decided to move to the Kenny Kelley property in Champion, Nebraska, in 2004. They then moved to Enders, Nebraska, where they have resided until present. Troy was employed by many in the community to make improvements to their properties. Troy loved to fish and enjoyed hunting with his wirehair pointers, which he raised. Troy passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial, Nebraska. He was 58 years of age. Survivors include: Life Partner: Wendy Schorr of Enders, Nebraska. Daughter: Lawra Moore of Lakewood, Colorado. Sister: Christine Judkins of Los Angeles, California. Brother: Roger Kost of Wichita, Kansas. Nephew: Tim (Chelsea) Judkins. Niece: Taja Judkins. Great-nieces: Audrey, Sophia and Leena Judkins. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Troy Kost (1963-2021)

Joan Kay Heidemann, 79, of Ogallala, passed away suddenly on&nbsp; November 8, 2021 at Regional West Garden County Health, in Oshkosh, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp; Joan was a beautiful, caring mother, grandmother and friend. She was born to Frederick A. and Eunice Maxine (Chirnside) Heidemann on May 28, 1942. Joan grew up as the 6th child of a family of 10 children west of Plymouth, Nebraska on the family farm.&nbsp;Joan had a lively childhood with many wonderful stories of the antics of her brothers and sisters.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Joan attended cosmetology school in Beatrice after graduating from Plymouth High School in 1960.&nbsp; Joan married Ralph McBride on March 4, 1961 and they moved to Ogallala, Nebraska. Joan and Ralph had five children, JoDee, William, Jill, Joy and Tomi.&nbsp; Joan enjoyed working as a beautician for Alice (VandeVoorde) Berry when they first moved into the area. Eventually, Joan and Ralph moved to Paxton and she started her own hair salon there.&nbsp; Joan loved riding horses with her husband and children. After their daughter, JoDee, passed away from leukemia, they would move to Ogallala again.&nbsp; Joan opened the Hair Twister on West 5th Street where she enjoyed a wide variety of clients who came weekly to get their hair done. When she had time, she would give riding&nbsp;lessons to a few young girls who loved horses.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;In 1980, Joan and Ralph divorced. Joan moved to Plymouth and continued working as a cosmetologist. In addition, she began her long career in the healthcare field at the Beatrice Community Hospital.&nbsp;She would work as a CNA in many different hospital/nursing home settings for another 30+ years. Joan loved working with people and helping others.&nbsp; She made many friends throughout those years.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Joan moved back to Ogallala in 1986. Upon her return, she enjoyed working at Edgar’s Jewelry Store, the Ogallala Community Hospital and in her hair salon.&nbsp; She had very little down time but when she did, she would sew items for people at the hospital, for her daughters and her family.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;In the later years of Joan’s life, she enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s activities. You would find her cheering and keeping score for the teams that her grandchildren played on.&nbsp; She never wanted to miss a game, track meet or rodeo. She loved traveling and had a chance to take a few major trips to visit such places as Europe, the Ozarks, Maine,&nbsp;Lake Tahoe, Canada and Colorado with her sisters and brothers and their families. Special trips with her children and grandchildren were taken to Hawaii, California, Texas, and Tennessee.&nbsp; &nbsp;Joan is survived by her son, Will, daughters Jill (Scott) Saults, Joy (Scott) Pettit, Tomi (Jason) Daniels, Grandchildren: Jensyn &amp; Jaitlyn Pettit, JoSee, Ralph &amp; Jate Saults and Irelynn Daniels.&nbsp;Her sisters, Eloyde Mueller &amp; Kathleen Nider, and brothers, Howard (Linda) Heidemann, Robert (Nancy) Heidemann, Donald (Susie) Heidemann; sister-in-laws, JoAnn Heidemann &amp; Joyce Heidemann.&nbsp;&nbsp; Joan is preceded in death by her daughter, JoDee, her parents, Fred and Eunice, brothers Orlynn Heidemann, Lee Heidemann &amp; Douglas Heidemann, &amp; sister, Loretta Ruhnke.&nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held&nbsp; at Draucker Funeral Home, in Ogallala, Nebraska on Sunday November 15th from 1:00-3:00pm, with the family greeting friends and family. &nbsp; &nbsp; Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021, 10:00 am at the Draucker Funeral Home, with Pastor Tyler Jordan, of Corner Stone Community Church in Riverton, WY officiating. &nbsp;Interment will be at the Paxton Cemetery, at Paxton NE,&nbsp; following the services. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Ogallala Community Hospital,&nbsp;and the Garden County Nursing Home in Oshkosh, NE.&nbsp; Online condolences can be given by going to www.drauckerfh.com&nbsp; and pressing "Share a Memory" button. Services will be live streamed at www.drauckerfh.com, and posted to the website following the services.

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 </figure>Joan Kay Heidemann, 79, of Ogallala, passed away suddenly on&nbsp; November 8, 2021 at Regional West Garden County Health, in Oshkosh, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp; Joan was a beautiful, caring mother, grandmother and friend. She was born to Frederick A. and Eunice Maxine (Chirnside) Heidemann on May 28, 1942. Joan grew up as the 6th child of a family of 10 children west of Plymouth, Nebraska on the family farm.&nbsp;Joan had a lively childhood with many wonderful stories of the antics of her brothers and sisters.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Joan attended cosmetology school in Beatrice after graduating from Plymouth High School in 1960.&nbsp; Joan married Ralph McBride on March 4, 1961 and they moved to Ogallala, Nebraska. Joan and Ralph had five children, JoDee, William, Jill, Joy and Tomi.&nbsp; Joan enjoyed working as a beautician for Alice (VandeVoorde) Berry when they first moved into the area. Eventually, Joan and Ralph moved to Paxton and she started her own hair salon there.&nbsp; Joan loved riding horses with her husband and children. After their daughter, JoDee, passed away from leukemia, they would move to Ogallala again.&nbsp; Joan opened the Hair Twister on West 5th Street where she enjoyed a wide variety of clients who came weekly to get their hair done. When she had time, she would give riding&nbsp;lessons to a few young girls who loved horses.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;In 1980, Joan and Ralph divorced. Joan moved to Plymouth and continued working as a cosmetologist. In addition, she began her long career in the healthcare field at the Beatrice Community Hospital.&nbsp;She would work as a CNA in many different hospital/nursing home settings for another 30+ years. Joan loved working with people and helping others.&nbsp; She made many friends throughout those years.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Joan moved back to Ogallala in 1986. Upon her return, she enjoyed working at Edgar’s Jewelry Store, the Ogallala Community Hospital and in her hair salon.&nbsp; She had very little down time but when she did, she would sew items for people at the hospital, for her daughters and her family.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;In the later years of Joan’s life, she enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s activities. You would find her cheering and keeping score for the teams that her grandchildren played on.&nbsp; She never wanted to miss a game, track meet or rodeo. She loved traveling and had a chance to take a few major trips to visit such places as Europe, the Ozarks, Maine,&nbsp;Lake Tahoe, Canada and Colorado with her sisters and brothers and their families. Special trips with her children and grandchildren were taken to Hawaii, California, Texas, and Tennessee.&nbsp; &nbsp;Joan is survived by her son, Will, daughters Jill (Scott) Saults, Joy (Scott) Pettit, Tomi (Jason) Daniels, Grandchildren: Jensyn &amp; Jaitlyn Pettit, JoSee, Ralph &amp; Jate Saults and Irelynn Daniels.&nbsp;Her sisters, Eloyde Mueller &amp; Kathleen Nider, and brothers, Howard (Linda) Heidemann, Robert (Nancy) Heidemann, Donald (Susie) Heidemann; sister-in-laws, JoAnn Heidemann &amp; Joyce Heidemann.&nbsp;&nbsp; Joan is preceded in death by her daughter, JoDee, her parents, Fred and Eunice, brothers Orlynn Heidemann, Lee Heidemann &amp; Douglas Heidemann, &amp; sister, Loretta Ruhnke.&nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held&nbsp; at Draucker Funeral Home, in Ogallala, Nebraska on Sunday November 15th from 1:00-3:00pm, with the family greeting friends and family. &nbsp; &nbsp; Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021, 10:00 am at the Draucker Funeral Home, with Pastor Tyler Jordan, of Corner Stone Community Church in Riverton, WY officiating. &nbsp;Interment will be at the Paxton Cemetery, at Paxton NE,&nbsp; following the services. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Ogallala Community Hospital,&nbsp;and the Garden County Nursing Home in Oshkosh, NE.&nbsp; Online condolences can be given by going to www.drauckerfh.com&nbsp; and pressing "Share a Memory" button. Services will be live streamed at www.drauckerfh.com, and posted to the website following the services.

Joan Kay Heidemann (1942-2021)

Russell Harold Lawrence II, 86, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away November 6, 2021 at his home.&nbsp; He was born on April 24, 1935 to Russell H. and Madeline (Lindsey) Lawrence in Irwin, Pennsylvania.&nbsp; Russell grew up in Pittsburg and Gibsonia, Pennsylvania.&nbsp; Russell attended Mars High School and graduated with the class of 1953.&nbsp; After high school, he went to college at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and received his degree in Pharmacy.&nbsp; He met the love of his life, Jeanette Harvey, in the Drake cafeteria.&nbsp; They were married June 15, 1958 in Knoxville, Iowa.&nbsp; Russell and Jeanette had two daughters, Julianne and Cecelia.&nbsp; The family lived in Knoxville, Iowa, later moving to Cherokee, Iowa in 1964.&nbsp; Russell worked at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute as the Chief of Pharmacy for 21 years. In 1991, the couple moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa and Russell worked at the K-Mart Pharmacy until his retirement.&nbsp; Russell worked as a pharmacist for over 50 years.&nbsp; After his retirement, Russell and Jeanette enjoyed travelling, and moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 2018 to be closer to their daughter Cecelia.&nbsp; Russell loved to fish, read, do jigsaw puzzles, play bridge, and bake cakes. Russell loved entertaining, attending symphonies and plays, and spending time with his family. Russell is survived by his wife Jeanette; children, Julianne Lawrence and husband Jeffrey Kramer; Cecelia Lawrence and husband Bill Kackmeister; sister, Carole (Warren) Maurer; grandchildren, Ian Michael Bergeron, Michael (Carolyn) Kackmeister, David Kackmeister, Adam (Christy) Kackmeister, Eric (Sisi) Kackmeister; and several great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell H. and Madeline Lawrence.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested for the North Platte Public Library or the North Platte First Presbyterian Church.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Private family graveside services will be in Iowa at a later date.&nbsp; Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Russell Harold Lawrence II, 86, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away November 6, 2021 at his home.&nbsp; He was born on April 24, 1935 to Russell H. and Madeline (Lindsey) Lawrence in Irwin, Pennsylvania.&nbsp; Russell grew up in Pittsburg and Gibsonia, Pennsylvania.&nbsp; Russell attended Mars High School and graduated with the class of 1953.&nbsp; After high school, he went to college at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and received his degree in Pharmacy.&nbsp; He met the love of his life, Jeanette Harvey, in the Drake cafeteria.&nbsp; They were married June 15, 1958 in Knoxville, Iowa.&nbsp; Russell and Jeanette had two daughters, Julianne and Cecelia.&nbsp; The family lived in Knoxville, Iowa, later moving to Cherokee, Iowa in 1964.&nbsp; Russell worked at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute as the Chief of Pharmacy for 21 years. In 1991, the couple moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa and Russell worked at the K-Mart Pharmacy until his retirement.&nbsp; Russell worked as a pharmacist for over 50 years.&nbsp; After his retirement, Russell and Jeanette enjoyed travelling, and moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 2018 to be closer to their daughter Cecelia.&nbsp; Russell loved to fish, read, do jigsaw puzzles, play bridge, and bake cakes. Russell loved entertaining, attending symphonies and plays, and spending time with his family. Russell is survived by his wife Jeanette; children, Julianne Lawrence and husband Jeffrey Kramer; Cecelia Lawrence and husband Bill Kackmeister; sister, Carole (Warren) Maurer; grandchildren, Ian Michael Bergeron, Michael (Carolyn) Kackmeister, David Kackmeister, Adam (Christy) Kackmeister, Eric (Sisi) Kackmeister; and several great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell H. and Madeline Lawrence.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested for the North Platte Public Library or the North Platte First Presbyterian Church.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Private family graveside services will be in Iowa at a later date.&nbsp; Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Russell H. Lawrence II (1935-2021)

Robert P. Schmitz (Bob) passed away on November 2, 2021, at Kearney Region Hospital. He was a resident at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney, Nebraska. Bob was born on March 6, 1946, in Oconto to Frank and Irene (Barrett) Schmitz now deceased. He was predeceased by sisters Mary Schmitz, Yvonne Herman, Agnes Meyerring and brothers Francis Schmitz and Gaylord Schmitz. He is survived by two sisters Catherine Schmitz and Anne (Byron) Finnefrock of Denver, Colorado, brother Paul (June) Schmitz of Hyattsville, Maryland, and many nieces and nephews. Bob served in the US Army attaining the rank of Sergeant.&nbsp; He served in Korea. He graduated from Chadron State College and earned a Master’s degree in business from University of Nebraska Kearney. Bob owned a farm and ranch in Merna, Nebraska. He was a member of the Rodeo Cowboy Association and was very proud of many silver buckles he won over the years. Bob was a member of the (VFW) Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a previous President of that organization. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the local VFW post. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow on Tuesday November 16, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., with a Rosary and visitation at 9:30 a.m. the Church. Burial will be in the St Mary’s Cemetery with Military Honors in Oconto. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636475229162.jpeg" alt="Robert Schmitz" />
 <figcaption>Robert Schmitz</figcaption>
 </figure>Robert P. Schmitz (Bob) passed away on November 2, 2021, at Kearney Region Hospital. He was a resident at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney, Nebraska. Bob was born on March 6, 1946, in Oconto to Frank and Irene (Barrett) Schmitz now deceased. He was predeceased by sisters Mary Schmitz, Yvonne Herman, Agnes Meyerring and brothers Francis Schmitz and Gaylord Schmitz. He is survived by two sisters Catherine Schmitz and Anne (Byron) Finnefrock of Denver, Colorado, brother Paul (June) Schmitz of Hyattsville, Maryland, and many nieces and nephews. Bob served in the US Army attaining the rank of Sergeant.&nbsp; He served in Korea. He graduated from Chadron State College and earned a Master’s degree in business from University of Nebraska Kearney. Bob owned a farm and ranch in Merna, Nebraska. He was a member of the Rodeo Cowboy Association and was very proud of many silver buckles he won over the years. Bob was a member of the (VFW) Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a previous President of that organization. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the local VFW post. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow on Tuesday November 16, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., with a Rosary and visitation at 9:30 a.m. the Church. Burial will be in the St Mary’s Cemetery with Military Honors in Oconto. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Robert Schmitz (1946-2021)

Mike Shields, age 65, of McCook, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday morning, November 12, 2021 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating.&nbsp; Cremation will follow services and inurnment in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Services will be livestreamed on the Peace Lutheran Church Facebook page for those unable to attend. Memorials may be made to the family of Mike Shields for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636475018887.jpeg" alt="Mike Shields" />
 <figcaption>Mike Shields</figcaption>
 </figure>Mike Shields, age 65, of McCook, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday morning, November 12, 2021 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating.&nbsp; Cremation will follow services and inurnment in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Services will be livestreamed on the Peace Lutheran Church Facebook page for those unable to attend. Memorials may be made to the family of Mike Shields for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael William Shields (1955-2021)

Duane Arnold Neverve was born November 1, 1955, in Wauneta, Nebraska, to Marjorie P. (Bartels) and Lamont Neverve. Duane grew up in the Denver, Colorado area and graduated from Westminster High School in 1973.&nbsp; After graduation, Duane went on to continue his education and received a degree as a Master Electrician. On October 28, 1978, Duane married Lori Lane at the Faith Lutheran Church in Denver and to this union daughter Riki was born. The family first settled in Westminster, Colorado, for two to three years before moving to Evanston, Wyoming. Duane was employed as a master electrician. He also worked as a semi-truck driver and in the oil fields as a roustabout. While living in Wyoming, Duane was a Deputy Sherriff of Uinta County, Wyoming. Duane was a member of the Eighth District Electrical NECA Union. Duane enjoyed leather work, painting, fishing, hunting, being in the country, gardening, working on household projects, and helping friends fix any problems they were having at their houses. He especially loved spending time and reminiscing with family and friends. Duane passed away October 13, 2021, at his home in Westminster, Colorado. He was 65 years of age. Duane was preceded in death by his parents Lamont and Marjorie Neverve. Survivors include: daughter, Riki Willis and her husband Steve of Ely, Nevada; brother, Stan Neverve and wife Sue of Westminster, Colorado; grandchildren, Tre Willis, Kaylee Willis, Esperanza Willis, and Jaidyn Willis; great-grandchild, Myles Willis-Parmley; brother: Stan Neverve and wife Sue of Westminster, Colorado; and nieces, Tiffany Cessna (Kevin Aldor) and Candice (Scott) Wallace. Memorial Services for Duane will be held Saturday morning, November 13, 2021, 10:30 a.m. (MT), at Zion Lutheran Church, Imperial, Nebraska, with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating. Private family inurnment will be held Saturday morning, November 13, 2021, 9:00 a.m. (MT), at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, Nebraska. Memorials, in Duane's memory, have been suggested to the Neverve family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636474714465.jpeg" alt="Duane Neverve" />
 <figcaption>Duane Neverve</figcaption>
 </figure>Duane Arnold Neverve was born November 1, 1955, in Wauneta, Nebraska, to Marjorie P. (Bartels) and Lamont Neverve. Duane grew up in the Denver, Colorado area and graduated from Westminster High School in 1973.&nbsp; After graduation, Duane went on to continue his education and received a degree as a Master Electrician. On October 28, 1978, Duane married Lori Lane at the Faith Lutheran Church in Denver and to this union daughter Riki was born. The family first settled in Westminster, Colorado, for two to three years before moving to Evanston, Wyoming. Duane was employed as a master electrician. He also worked as a semi-truck driver and in the oil fields as a roustabout. While living in Wyoming, Duane was a Deputy Sherriff of Uinta County, Wyoming. Duane was a member of the Eighth District Electrical NECA Union. Duane enjoyed leather work, painting, fishing, hunting, being in the country, gardening, working on household projects, and helping friends fix any problems they were having at their houses. He especially loved spending time and reminiscing with family and friends. Duane passed away October 13, 2021, at his home in Westminster, Colorado. He was 65 years of age. Duane was preceded in death by his parents Lamont and Marjorie Neverve. Survivors include: daughter, Riki Willis and her husband Steve of Ely, Nevada; brother, Stan Neverve and wife Sue of Westminster, Colorado; grandchildren, Tre Willis, Kaylee Willis, Esperanza Willis, and Jaidyn Willis; great-grandchild, Myles Willis-Parmley; brother: Stan Neverve and wife Sue of Westminster, Colorado; and nieces, Tiffany Cessna (Kevin Aldor) and Candice (Scott) Wallace. Memorial Services for Duane will be held Saturday morning, November 13, 2021, 10:30 a.m. (MT), at Zion Lutheran Church, Imperial, Nebraska, with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating. Private family inurnment will be held Saturday morning, November 13, 2021, 9:00 a.m. (MT), at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, Nebraska. Memorials, in Duane's memory, have been suggested to the Neverve family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta is in charge of arrangements.

Duane A Neverve (1955-2021)

&nbsp; Robert Paul Monteith was born August 1, 1957, in McCook, Nebraska, to Gertrude (Bopp) and John Hiram Monteith II. Paul grew up in Imperial, Nebraska, and he spent his whole life in the community, except for two years in college and two years working construction in the Denver area. Paul returned to the Champion area to farm for several years. For most of his adult years he was a self-employed tradesman. Paul enjoyed hunting, photography and music. His real passion was for man’s best friend, “the dog”. He was especially dedicated to every dog he ever owned. Paul was never married and has no children. As a life-long bachelor, he lived life to the fullest and did it his way. “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” Henry David Thoreau Paul passed away October 31, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. He was 64 years of age. Paul was preceded in death by his parents John and Gertrude Monteith. Survivors include:&nbsp; brother: John Monteith of Benkelman, NE and brother: Thomas (Amy) Monteith of Lincoln, NE. Funeral Services for Paul will be held Monday, November 15, 2021, 1:00 p.m. (MT), at Liewer Funeral Home, Imperial, Nebraska. A private family inurnment will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial. A Celebration of Life will follow after the funeral at the VFW Hall in Imperial, Nebraska. A memorial in Paul’s memory has been suggested to the VFW Post #4688, Imperial, Nebraska. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1638289118476.jpeg" alt="Paul Monteith" />
 <figcaption>Paul Monteith</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp; Robert Paul Monteith was born August 1, 1957, in McCook, Nebraska, to Gertrude (Bopp) and John Hiram Monteith II. Paul grew up in Imperial, Nebraska, and he spent his whole life in the community, except for two years in college and two years working construction in the Denver area. Paul returned to the Champion area to farm for several years. For most of his adult years he was a self-employed tradesman. Paul enjoyed hunting, photography and music. His real passion was for man’s best friend, “the dog”. He was especially dedicated to every dog he ever owned. Paul was never married and has no children. As a life-long bachelor, he lived life to the fullest and did it his way. “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” Henry David Thoreau Paul passed away October 31, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. He was 64 years of age. Paul was preceded in death by his parents John and Gertrude Monteith. Survivors include:&nbsp; brother: John Monteith of Benkelman, NE and brother: Thomas (Amy) Monteith of Lincoln, NE. Funeral Services for Paul will be held Monday, November 15, 2021, 1:00 p.m. (MT), at Liewer Funeral Home, Imperial, Nebraska. A private family inurnment will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial. A Celebration of Life will follow after the funeral at the VFW Hall in Imperial, Nebraska. A memorial in Paul’s memory has been suggested to the VFW Post #4688, Imperial, Nebraska. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Paul Monteith (1957-2021)

&nbsp; DANIEL R. SEILER, of Ogallala, passed away November 5, 2021, at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant. Dan was born May 21, 1947, at Grant, Nebraska, to Richard and Ann (Henner) Seiler. He graduated from Arvada High School with the class of 1965. On April 5, 1969, Dan married Carol (Kelso) Harris. Their union was blessed with two daughters, Beverly and Sheila. Dan worked at a machine shop out of high school and eventually partnered in owning the business. He operated the machine shop until 1989 when he and Carol relocated to Lake McConaughy, where he started a seamless gutter business. Dan loved to fish, and being out on the water in his fishing boat was like being in a sanctuary to him. He enjoyed hunting as well. Dan always appreciated the simple things in life, like the love of family, good friendships, and the tug of a fish on his line. Dan was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, and their spouses, Wilma (Marty) Oase and Linda (Wayne) Estep. Survivors include his wife, Carol of Ogallala; two daughters, Beverly (David) Pneuman of Broomfield, CO, Sheila Haberkon of McCook; four grandchildren, Bridget, Stephanie, Matthew, and Denise; along with other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Dan's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live. Memorial services will be on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:30 am at New Hope Church in Ogallala, with Pastor Matt Waitley officiating. Inurnment will be in the Madrid Cemetery at a later date. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636560825096.jpeg" alt="Daniel Seiler" />
 <figcaption>Daniel Seiler</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp; DANIEL R. SEILER, of Ogallala, passed away November 5, 2021, at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant. Dan was born May 21, 1947, at Grant, Nebraska, to Richard and Ann (Henner) Seiler. He graduated from Arvada High School with the class of 1965. On April 5, 1969, Dan married Carol (Kelso) Harris. Their union was blessed with two daughters, Beverly and Sheila. Dan worked at a machine shop out of high school and eventually partnered in owning the business. He operated the machine shop until 1989 when he and Carol relocated to Lake McConaughy, where he started a seamless gutter business. Dan loved to fish, and being out on the water in his fishing boat was like being in a sanctuary to him. He enjoyed hunting as well. Dan always appreciated the simple things in life, like the love of family, good friendships, and the tug of a fish on his line. Dan was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, and their spouses, Wilma (Marty) Oase and Linda (Wayne) Estep. Survivors include his wife, Carol of Ogallala; two daughters, Beverly (David) Pneuman of Broomfield, CO, Sheila Haberkon of McCook; four grandchildren, Bridget, Stephanie, Matthew, and Denise; along with other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Dan's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live. Memorial services will be on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:30 am at New Hope Church in Ogallala, with Pastor Matt Waitley officiating. Inurnment will be in the Madrid Cemetery at a later date. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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