&nbsp; Neal McSwain, resident of Benkelman, passed away Wednesday evening, October 27, 2021, at his home in Benkelman. Neal was 65 years of age. Survivors Include: Wife: Helen of Benkelman, NE;&nbsp; daughters: Kelley Harkcom and husband, Rick, of Earlysville, VA and&nbsp;Holly Carroll and husband, Steve, of Australia; step-sons: Travis Lutz and wife, Pam, of Benkelman, NE and&nbsp;Nick Lutz and husband, Ryan Gensler, of Denver, CO; 8 grandchildren;&nbsp; brothers: Randy McSwain and wife, Anita, of Greeley, Co and Brent McSwain and wife, Kim, of Lakewood, CO. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday Morning, November 2, 2021, 10:00 A.M. (MT) at Zion Lutheran Church of Benkelman, with Rev. Jim Gleason officiating. Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery. Visitation will be held before services on Tuesday morning, November 2, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church, Benkelman. Neal’s casket will be open for services. A memorial, in Neal’s Memory, has been suggested to the Dundy County Agriculture Society, Benkelman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Neal McSwain, resident of Benkelman, passed away Wednesday evening, October 27, 2021, at his home in Benkelman. Neal was 65 years of age. Survivors Include: Wife: Helen of Benkelman, NE;&nbsp; daughters: Kelley Harkcom and husband, Rick, of Earlysville, VA and&nbsp;Holly Carroll and husband, Steve, of Australia; step-sons: Travis Lutz and wife, Pam, of Benkelman, NE and&nbsp;Nick Lutz and husband, Ryan Gensler, of Denver, CO; 8 grandchildren;&nbsp; brothers: Randy McSwain and wife, Anita, of Greeley, Co and Brent McSwain and wife, Kim, of Lakewood, CO. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday Morning, November 2, 2021, 10:00 A.M. (MT) at Zion Lutheran Church of Benkelman, with Rev. Jim Gleason officiating. Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery. Visitation will be held before services on Tuesday morning, November 2, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church, Benkelman. Neal’s casket will be open for services. A memorial, in Neal’s Memory, has been suggested to the Dundy County Agriculture Society, Benkelman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Neal McSwain (1956-2021)

&nbsp; Sherry Coleman passed away Tuesday Night, October 26, 2021, at the Centennial Park Retirement Center in North Platte, NE Sherry was 65 years of age. Survivors Include: Husband: Lyle of North Platte, NE; brother: David Rippe and wife, Sara Bevon, of Wiggins, CO; sister: Wanda Lambert of Deer Trail, CO. Funeral Services will be held Monday morning, November 1, 2021, 10:00 A.M. (MT) at Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Blanche Cemetery, rural Imperial, NE. Memorials in Sherry’s memory have been suggested to the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial or the Blanche Cemetery of rural Imperial.

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 </figure>&nbsp; Sherry Coleman passed away Tuesday Night, October 26, 2021, at the Centennial Park Retirement Center in North Platte, NE Sherry was 65 years of age. Survivors Include: Husband: Lyle of North Platte, NE; brother: David Rippe and wife, Sara Bevon, of Wiggins, CO; sister: Wanda Lambert of Deer Trail, CO. Funeral Services will be held Monday morning, November 1, 2021, 10:00 A.M. (MT) at Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Blanche Cemetery, rural Imperial, NE. Memorials in Sherry’s memory have been suggested to the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial or the Blanche Cemetery of rural Imperial.

Sherry J Coleman (1956-2021)

Lavone V. (Lee) Fleming, 85, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. She was born January 14, 1936 in a farmhouse south of Grainton, NE to Willis and Beulah (Sloan) Lee.&nbsp; In 1953, she graduated from Madrid High School, and on November 25, 1955 she married Les Fleming in Brule, NE. Lavone taught school in Frontier County for 1 year, owned and operated L &amp; L Service in Ogallala for 10 years, and was a salesperson with American Suzuki Corporation, Pamida and Safeway in Ogallala until her retirement.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family and dancing at the VFW with Larry, Mary, Ken and Lisa.&nbsp; She will be fondly remembered for her love of snowmen and for always wearing a lot of rings and earrings. Surviving her are son, Larry Fleming (Mary); daughter, Lisa Neitzel (Ken); grandchildren, Justin Neitzel (Amanda), Mandi Neitzel, Corey Fleming (Kelly); great-grandchildren, Thayne Tucker, Caleb Neitzel, Logan Fleming, Maggie Neitzel, Emma Fleming, Colin Fleming and Mason Bryant; great-great-grandson, Kenai Tucker; sister-in-law, Marilyn Bell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ralph and Louise Fleming. She was predeceased by her husband, Les; parents, Willis and Beulah; and brothers, Dave and Corky Lee. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Ned Cooper officiating.&nbsp; A luncheon and reception will follow the service in Carpenter Memorial Chapel family room.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell.&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;

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 </figure>Lavone V. (Lee) Fleming, 85, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. She was born January 14, 1936 in a farmhouse south of Grainton, NE to Willis and Beulah (Sloan) Lee.&nbsp; In 1953, she graduated from Madrid High School, and on November 25, 1955 she married Les Fleming in Brule, NE. Lavone taught school in Frontier County for 1 year, owned and operated L &amp; L Service in Ogallala for 10 years, and was a salesperson with American Suzuki Corporation, Pamida and Safeway in Ogallala until her retirement.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family and dancing at the VFW with Larry, Mary, Ken and Lisa.&nbsp; She will be fondly remembered for her love of snowmen and for always wearing a lot of rings and earrings. Surviving her are son, Larry Fleming (Mary); daughter, Lisa Neitzel (Ken); grandchildren, Justin Neitzel (Amanda), Mandi Neitzel, Corey Fleming (Kelly); great-grandchildren, Thayne Tucker, Caleb Neitzel, Logan Fleming, Maggie Neitzel, Emma Fleming, Colin Fleming and Mason Bryant; great-great-grandson, Kenai Tucker; sister-in-law, Marilyn Bell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ralph and Louise Fleming. She was predeceased by her husband, Les; parents, Willis and Beulah; and brothers, Dave and Corky Lee. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Ned Cooper officiating.&nbsp; A luncheon and reception will follow the service in Carpenter Memorial Chapel family room.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell.&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;

Lavone V Fleming (1936-2021)

&nbsp;Edgar William Meyers, of Fremont, passed away at Linden Court in North Platte on October 26, 2021, at the age of 106. Edgar was born to Fred and Emilie (Miltz) Meyers on November 24, 1914, in Alliance where the family lived.&nbsp; After the death of his father in 1922, Edgar moved with his mother and sister to Grand Island.&nbsp; He graduated from Grand Island High School then attended Kearney State Teachers College, majoring in chemistry. Edgar then worked in Denver, CO, and Ogden, UT. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he was given the rank of Radio Specialist and proudly served from 1942 to 1945. On September 5, 1942, Edgar married Lula Beckmann in Grand Island.&nbsp; They lived in various places as his duty stations changed then returned to Grand Island following his discharge. Edgar was employed by Nebraska Consolidated Mills, which eventually became ConAgra.&nbsp; He was transferred from Grand Island to Omaha then Fremont in 1957 and retired after 33 years with the company. All his life, Edgar loved to fix things, was creative in finding new ways to use what he had on hand, and enjoyed wood working and making things for the grandkids.&nbsp; He was devoted to his wife and family and was a man of God.&nbsp; Edgar was an active and devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He had great faith and studied the Bible. Edgar was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 75 years, Lula; his parents, Fred and Emilie; and sister, Alyce Simon. Survivors include his daughter, Shary (Ron) Asher, of North Platte; grandchildren, Jill (John) Miles and Nathan (Lori) Asher; six great-grandchildren, Logan and Landen Miles and Eric, Nolan, Quinn and Kellan Asher; his sister-in-law, Leona Beckmann; and many nieces, nephews and other family. Services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont.&nbsp; Burial will follow.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Lutheran Hour Ministries or the Orphan Grain Train. Arrangements are with Ludvigsen Mortuary of Fremont.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;Edgar William Meyers, of Fremont, passed away at Linden Court in North Platte on October 26, 2021, at the age of 106. Edgar was born to Fred and Emilie (Miltz) Meyers on November 24, 1914, in Alliance where the family lived.&nbsp; After the death of his father in 1922, Edgar moved with his mother and sister to Grand Island.&nbsp; He graduated from Grand Island High School then attended Kearney State Teachers College, majoring in chemistry. Edgar then worked in Denver, CO, and Ogden, UT. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he was given the rank of Radio Specialist and proudly served from 1942 to 1945. On September 5, 1942, Edgar married Lula Beckmann in Grand Island.&nbsp; They lived in various places as his duty stations changed then returned to Grand Island following his discharge. Edgar was employed by Nebraska Consolidated Mills, which eventually became ConAgra.&nbsp; He was transferred from Grand Island to Omaha then Fremont in 1957 and retired after 33 years with the company. All his life, Edgar loved to fix things, was creative in finding new ways to use what he had on hand, and enjoyed wood working and making things for the grandkids.&nbsp; He was devoted to his wife and family and was a man of God.&nbsp; Edgar was an active and devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He had great faith and studied the Bible. Edgar was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 75 years, Lula; his parents, Fred and Emilie; and sister, Alyce Simon. Survivors include his daughter, Shary (Ron) Asher, of North Platte; grandchildren, Jill (John) Miles and Nathan (Lori) Asher; six great-grandchildren, Logan and Landen Miles and Eric, Nolan, Quinn and Kellan Asher; his sister-in-law, Leona Beckmann; and many nieces, nephews and other family. Services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont.&nbsp; Burial will follow.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Lutheran Hour Ministries or the Orphan Grain Train. Arrangements are with Ludvigsen Mortuary of Fremont.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edgar William Meyers (1914-2021)

Sharlene Jenkins age 75 of Ansley, NE passed away October 25, 2021, at her home in Ansley. A Graveside Memorial service will be held on November 3, 2021, at 1:00 pm MT at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are assisting the family. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Sharlene Joy Wright was born July 8, 1946, in Hyannis, NE to James W. and Maude R. (Davis) Wright. Sharlene is survived by her husband Glen Jenkins of Ansley, children Glen Willard Jenkins of Ansley, Dianna May (Charles) Akers of Alliance, Randy Charles Jenkins of Ansley, Kenneth Edward (Amy) Jenkins of Alliance, and Darrell W. Jenkins of North Carolina, ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Sharlene was preceded in death by her parents James and Maude Wright, daughter Retta Sharlene Jenkins, two granddaughters Dianna Renee Jenkins and Karli Fay Akers, and one great grandchild.

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 </figure>Sharlene Jenkins age 75 of Ansley, NE passed away October 25, 2021, at her home in Ansley. A Graveside Memorial service will be held on November 3, 2021, at 1:00 pm MT at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are assisting the family. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Sharlene Joy Wright was born July 8, 1946, in Hyannis, NE to James W. and Maude R. (Davis) Wright. Sharlene is survived by her husband Glen Jenkins of Ansley, children Glen Willard Jenkins of Ansley, Dianna May (Charles) Akers of Alliance, Randy Charles Jenkins of Ansley, Kenneth Edward (Amy) Jenkins of Alliance, and Darrell W. Jenkins of North Carolina, ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Sharlene was preceded in death by her parents James and Maude Wright, daughter Retta Sharlene Jenkins, two granddaughters Dianna Renee Jenkins and Karli Fay Akers, and one great grandchild.

Sharlene Jenkins (1946-2021)

Bertila Retana, de 63 años, de Lexington, Nebraska, falleció el martes 26 de octubre de 2021 en el Hospital CHI Health Good Samaritan en Kearney. Los servicios funerarios serán el viernes 29 de octubre de 2021 a las 2:00 pm en Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington. El velorio se llevará a cabo el viernes 29 de octubre de 2021 de 10:00 am a 2:00 pm en Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington. El entierro se llevará a cabo en Guatemala. Se ha creado un memorial en honor a Bertila, que amablemente se sugirió a la familia más adelante. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington tiene el honor de ayudar a la familia con los arreglos. Comparta sus condolencias en línea con la familia visitando: reynoldslovefunerahome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bertila Retana, 63, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral Services will be on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial will be held in Guatemala. A memorial has been established in Bertila’s honor, and 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: reynoldslovefunerahome.com

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 </figure>Bertila Retana, de 63 años, de Lexington, Nebraska, falleció el martes 26 de octubre de 2021 en el Hospital CHI Health Good Samaritan en Kearney. Los servicios funerarios serán el viernes 29 de octubre de 2021 a las 2:00 pm en Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington. El velorio se llevará a cabo el viernes 29 de octubre de 2021 de 10:00 am a 2:00 pm en Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington. El entierro se llevará a cabo en Guatemala. Se ha creado un memorial en honor a Bertila, que amablemente se sugirió a la familia más adelante. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington tiene el honor de ayudar a la familia con los arreglos. Comparta sus condolencias en línea con la familia visitando: reynoldslovefunerahome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bertila Retana, 63, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral Services will be on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial will be held in Guatemala. A memorial has been established in Bertila’s honor, and 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: reynoldslovefunerahome.com

Bertila Retana (1958-2021)

Gayle E. Wize of Willow Island, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 70. There will be no service. Cremation was chosen and those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home, family will be present.

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 <figcaption>Gayle Wize</figcaption>
 </figure>Gayle E. Wize of Willow Island, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 70. There will be no service. Cremation was chosen and those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home, family will be present.

Gayle Eugene Wize (1951-2021)

Susan K. Murdock, 68, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Lexington Regional Health Center. She was born on January 8, 1953 in Lexington, Nebraska to Otto C. and Esther E. (Haworth) Murdock. Susan attended public schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1971. On November 18, 1971, Susan enlisted into the United States Air Force. She served her country during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged on May 15, 1975. Following her discharge, Susan lived in Lincoln, Nebraska, before moving to California. She and her brother, Ron drove a small Uhaul to California and lived in the town of Sunnyvale. Susan then moved to Costa Mesa, California where she was employed with Ford Aerospace, working in computer programming. In 2005, Susan moved back to Lexington to care for her mother, Esther. Susan enjoyed crocheting, collecting dolls and loved her cats. She was also a huge baseball fan and was very passionate about her San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels. She is survived by her brother, Ron Murdock of Thailand; her half-brother, Tim Ogden of Lexington; sister-in-law, Dixie Ogden of Lexington and an aunt, Ruth Granger of Georgia. Besides her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Murdock; half-brother, Mike Murdock and half-sister, Pat (Bud) Deal. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, Nebraska. There will be no visitation, as the family is honoring Susan’s wish for cremation. A memorial has been established in Susan’s honor, and 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: reynoldslovefunerahome.com

Susan K. Murdock, 68, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Lexington Regional Health Center. She was born on January 8, 1953 in Lexington, Nebraska to Otto C. and Esther E. (Haworth) Murdock. Susan attended public schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1971. On November 18, 1971, Susan enlisted into the United States Air Force. She served her country during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged on May 15, 1975. Following her discharge, Susan lived in Lincoln, Nebraska, before moving to California. She and her brother, Ron drove a small Uhaul to California and lived in the town of Sunnyvale. Susan then moved to Costa Mesa, California where she was employed with Ford Aerospace, working in computer programming. In 2005, Susan moved back to Lexington to care for her mother, Esther. Susan enjoyed crocheting, collecting dolls and loved her cats. She was also a huge baseball fan and was very passionate about her San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels. She is survived by her brother, Ron Murdock of Thailand; her half-brother, Tim Ogden of Lexington; sister-in-law, Dixie Ogden of Lexington and an aunt, Ruth Granger of Georgia. Besides her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Murdock; half-brother, Mike Murdock and half-sister, Pat (Bud) Deal. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, Nebraska. There will be no visitation, as the family is honoring Susan’s wish for cremation. A memorial has been established in Susan’s honor, and 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: reynoldslovefunerahome.com

Susan K Murdock (1953-2021)

Doris Ann Jones, age 73, of McCook, NE passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her home in McCook. Doris, the second of five children, was born February 22, 1948 in Topeka, KS to parents Jack Dale and Donita F. (Smith) Woosley.&nbsp; Doris graduated from high school in Greenville, MI with the class of 1966.&nbsp; Doris married Russel H. Jones on September 25, 1994 in Lebanon, NE where the couple made their home before settling in McCook.&nbsp; Doris was employed by Walmart for over twenty five years where she worked in the jewelry department.&nbsp; She enjoyed shopping for the best online deals, spending time with her family, online gaming, bird watching, and planting flowers.&nbsp; Doris was preceded in death by her parents; step father, Carl Lawver; husband, Russel Jones; brother, David Woosley; and sister in law, Sheila Woosley. Those left to celebrate her life include sons, Raully Jones of Navato, CA and Kipp (Pam) Jones of Marietta, CA; daughters, Deb (Barney Lake) Smith of McCook, Veronica (John) Karenbauer of Fairbury, NE, Crystal (Justin) Day of McCook, Mandy (Lanny) Carlson of Trenton, NE and Jennifer (Curtis) Bell of Watertown NY; a foreign exchange student who became a daughter, Gaelle (Samuel) Depraz of Lyons, France; brother, Richard Woosley of Topeka, KS; sisters, Sue Sexton of Hominy, OK and Deanna (Bob) Wuelfing of Belding ,MI; twenty seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 29th, from 5 to 7 pm at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, with family present to greet.&nbsp; Service will be held Monday, November 1st at 11:00 am at the Assembly of God Church in McCook.&nbsp; Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Doris Ann Jones, age 73, of McCook, NE passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her home in McCook. Doris, the second of five children, was born February 22, 1948 in Topeka, KS to parents Jack Dale and Donita F. (Smith) Woosley.&nbsp; Doris graduated from high school in Greenville, MI with the class of 1966.&nbsp; Doris married Russel H. Jones on September 25, 1994 in Lebanon, NE where the couple made their home before settling in McCook.&nbsp; Doris was employed by Walmart for over twenty five years where she worked in the jewelry department.&nbsp; She enjoyed shopping for the best online deals, spending time with her family, online gaming, bird watching, and planting flowers.&nbsp; Doris was preceded in death by her parents; step father, Carl Lawver; husband, Russel Jones; brother, David Woosley; and sister in law, Sheila Woosley. Those left to celebrate her life include sons, Raully Jones of Navato, CA and Kipp (Pam) Jones of Marietta, CA; daughters, Deb (Barney Lake) Smith of McCook, Veronica (John) Karenbauer of Fairbury, NE, Crystal (Justin) Day of McCook, Mandy (Lanny) Carlson of Trenton, NE and Jennifer (Curtis) Bell of Watertown NY; a foreign exchange student who became a daughter, Gaelle (Samuel) Depraz of Lyons, France; brother, Richard Woosley of Topeka, KS; sisters, Sue Sexton of Hominy, OK and Deanna (Bob) Wuelfing of Belding ,MI; twenty seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and friends.Visitation will be held Friday, October 29th, from 5 to 7 pm at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, with family present to greet.&nbsp; Service will be held Monday, November 1st at 11:00 am at the Assembly of God Church in McCook.&nbsp; Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Ann Jones (1948-2021)

&nbsp; ROBERTA MAE HILDERBRAND, 90, of Ogallala, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg with her loving husband, Chuck, by her side. Roberta was born on November 2, 1930, at Ogallala, Nebraska to Robert and Bernadette (McCroden) Smolczyk. She graduated from Ogallala High School. On August 30, 1950, Roberta married Charles "Chuck" Hilderbrand at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala. Their union would be blessed with three children, Michael Robert, Cathleen Marie, and Cheryl Renee. In her early years, Roberta worked at a jewelry store and at a local dentist's office. She also spent time working at the First National Bank of Ogallala and at a tax accounting firm. However, her most valuable and memorable career was raising her three children and supporting her husband. Roberta was known as a fabulous cook and it filled her with joy when it came to sharing her table with relatives and friends. She created a variety of delicious meals for her family. Roberta also loved to play cards, was known to spend time with her friends for a game of bridge or pinochle, and she was competitive when playing progressive rummy with her family. Roberta enjoyed playing golf with her husband and was an avid member of both the ladies golf and bowling leagues, she loved to fish and she camped with family at their cabin and on the beach at Lake McConaughy. Roberta was also a true Husker fan, known for showing her passion after every play. She loved to travel, especially in their RV, particularly when the destination was to Arizona to see family and friends. Perhaps most of all, Roberta cherished the times she was able to watch her grandchildren grow into adulthood, feeling joyful as each began to marry, have their own children and raise them in the faith. Roberta was a faithful Catholic and fostered a lifelong devotion to Christ through meditation of the Living Rosary. Her Catholic faith and dedication to the Rosary was something she shared daily with her husband for over 35 years. Roberta's love of Jesus and Mary and her strong Catholic faith made her relentless in imparting her faith to her children, which she saw as part of her vocation of being a mother. Roberta was a longtime member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, had been a very active member of the Altar Society and she lent her voice to the church choir for many years. Roberta also volunteered many years at St. Luke's Catholic School for playground, recess, and classroom duties. Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bernadette Smolcyzk; a brother, Bernard Smolczyk; sister-in-law, Sharyn Saner and daughter-in-law, Connie Hilderbrand. Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Chuck Hilderbrand of Ogallala; children, Mike Hilderbrand of Gothenburg, Cathy (Dave) Souder of Omaha, Cheri Hilderbrand (Shane Alexander) of Omaha; six grandchildren, Katie (Adam) Mach, Matt (Allison) Hilderbrand, Mark (Emily) Hilderbrand, Nick (Alex) Souder, Michelle (Zach) Petersen, Sarah Souder; twelve great-grandchildren, plus two more on the way. A memorial has been established in Roberta's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the Mass will be streamed live. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 10:00 am at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala with Fr. Bryan Ernest as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, from 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm, at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, with the family receiving friends from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 6:00 pm at the church on Friday. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; ROBERTA MAE HILDERBRAND, 90, of Ogallala, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg with her loving husband, Chuck, by her side. Roberta was born on November 2, 1930, at Ogallala, Nebraska to Robert and Bernadette (McCroden) Smolczyk. She graduated from Ogallala High School. On August 30, 1950, Roberta married Charles "Chuck" Hilderbrand at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala. Their union would be blessed with three children, Michael Robert, Cathleen Marie, and Cheryl Renee. In her early years, Roberta worked at a jewelry store and at a local dentist's office. She also spent time working at the First National Bank of Ogallala and at a tax accounting firm. However, her most valuable and memorable career was raising her three children and supporting her husband. Roberta was known as a fabulous cook and it filled her with joy when it came to sharing her table with relatives and friends. She created a variety of delicious meals for her family. Roberta also loved to play cards, was known to spend time with her friends for a game of bridge or pinochle, and she was competitive when playing progressive rummy with her family. Roberta enjoyed playing golf with her husband and was an avid member of both the ladies golf and bowling leagues, she loved to fish and she camped with family at their cabin and on the beach at Lake McConaughy. Roberta was also a true Husker fan, known for showing her passion after every play. She loved to travel, especially in their RV, particularly when the destination was to Arizona to see family and friends. Perhaps most of all, Roberta cherished the times she was able to watch her grandchildren grow into adulthood, feeling joyful as each began to marry, have their own children and raise them in the faith. Roberta was a faithful Catholic and fostered a lifelong devotion to Christ through meditation of the Living Rosary. Her Catholic faith and dedication to the Rosary was something she shared daily with her husband for over 35 years. Roberta's love of Jesus and Mary and her strong Catholic faith made her relentless in imparting her faith to her children, which she saw as part of her vocation of being a mother. Roberta was a longtime member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, had been a very active member of the Altar Society and she lent her voice to the church choir for many years. Roberta also volunteered many years at St. Luke's Catholic School for playground, recess, and classroom duties. Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bernadette Smolcyzk; a brother, Bernard Smolczyk; sister-in-law, Sharyn Saner and daughter-in-law, Connie Hilderbrand. Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Chuck Hilderbrand of Ogallala; children, Mike Hilderbrand of Gothenburg, Cathy (Dave) Souder of Omaha, Cheri Hilderbrand (Shane Alexander) of Omaha; six grandchildren, Katie (Adam) Mach, Matt (Allison) Hilderbrand, Mark (Emily) Hilderbrand, Nick (Alex) Souder, Michelle (Zach) Petersen, Sarah Souder; twelve great-grandchildren, plus two more on the way. A memorial has been established in Roberta's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the Mass will be streamed live. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 10:00 am at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala with Fr. Bryan Ernest as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, from 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm, at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, with the family receiving friends from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 6:00 pm at the church on Friday. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Roberta Hilderbrand (1930-2021)

Dean Kugler, 88 passed away on October 25, 2021 at his home in Gothenburg.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021, 2:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Gothenburg, NE with Pastor Jeff Cottingham officiating.

Inurnment will follow the service at Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635347084873.jpeg" alt="Dean Kugler" />
 <figcaption>Dean Kugler</figcaption>
 </figure>Dean Kugler, 88 passed away on October 25, 2021 at his home in Gothenburg.Memorial Services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021, 2:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Gothenburg, NE with Pastor Jeff Cottingham officiating.Inurnment will follow the service at Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE.

Dean Kugler (1932-2021)

Susanne Dorothy (Littau) Mundorf of Saline, Michigan passed away peacefully on October 14, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She had a strong faith of eternity in Heaven through Jesus Christ’s salvation. Susanne was born to John and Magdalena (Hoffman) Littau on September 3, 1936 in Valentine, Nebraska, the eleventh of twelve children. She grew up in rural South Dakota attending high school in Gregory. From the time she graduated high school until moving to Illinois in 1967, Susanne taught at numerous country schools in South Dakota while completing her Bachelor's degree from the University of South Dakota at Springfield. Susanne married Leonard Mundorf on October 14th of 1961 and together they raised two sons, Jon and George. After completing her bachelor's degree in the summer of 1972, Susanne and Len moved to Alaska where they would reside for nearly 40 years. They taught school in Naknek, Alaska, for much of that time; the same town where brother and sister-in-law Tony and Jeanine Littau were residing. Several generations of students recall her education, guidance and basic ethical principles that carried throughout their lives - “If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all.” Also “a right glove and left glove is a pair” and there are Advent calendars made in 1st grade that still grace many walls every December. Her impact on the community of being kind and fair can still be felt and she continued to care for all of her students regardless of their age as the years went by. Susanne and Leonard retired from a second career serving others in Alaska as vocational rehabilitation counselors and volunteering in the community in 2010. Susanne especially loved the time she spent reading for the blind on the radio. They then split time between North Carolina and Michigan where they were able to spend time with their sons and their families. They were amazingly proud of all of their grandchildren. Susanne had a deep connection with granddaughter Claire who was always in her thoughts and prayers. Susanne dearly loved her nieces and nephews and often served as a surrogate grandmother to the next generation. She was so proud of everyone in her family and former students; she never remembered the disappointments but shared to everyone their achievements. Susanne and Jeanine were the driving force behind any good scheme Len and Tony had, often funding the endeavors in some way with their sweat equity behind the scenes. Susanne and Tony, as the youngest two out of twelve siblings, were passionate at connecting the family even though they spread across the country. In the past year Susanne loved the bi-weekly connection with her nieces, nephews and other family via zoom. She was always the aunt that was considered someone the following generations could rely upon for support and connection to family and will be dearly missed. Susanne is survived by sons Jon (Carolyn) and George (Eleanor); six grandchildren: Alex, Christian (Abigail), Natalie, Jonathan, Claire and Sara. She is also survived by Leonard’s younger brother Lloyd Mundorf of Ainsworth, Nebraska, and many nieces and nephews of multiple generations, who were all very special to her. A funeral service will be held at Christ Our King Lutheran Church in Saline, Michigan, on Friday October 22nd at 11am. A memorial service will be held graveside at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska, on October 30th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Lutheran Social Services of Alaska at https://lssa.kindful.com/

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635262716284.jpeg" alt="Susanne Mundorf" />
 <figcaption>Susanne Mundorf</figcaption>
 </figure>Susanne Dorothy (Littau) Mundorf of Saline, Michigan passed away peacefully on October 14, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She had a strong faith of eternity in Heaven through Jesus Christ’s salvation. Susanne was born to John and Magdalena (Hoffman) Littau on September 3, 1936 in Valentine, Nebraska, the eleventh of twelve children. She grew up in rural South Dakota attending high school in Gregory. From the time she graduated high school until moving to Illinois in 1967, Susanne taught at numerous country schools in South Dakota while completing her Bachelor's degree from the University of South Dakota at Springfield. Susanne married Leonard Mundorf on October 14th of 1961 and together they raised two sons, Jon and George. After completing her bachelor's degree in the summer of 1972, Susanne and Len moved to Alaska where they would reside for nearly 40 years. They taught school in Naknek, Alaska, for much of that time; the same town where brother and sister-in-law Tony and Jeanine Littau were residing. Several generations of students recall her education, guidance and basic ethical principles that carried throughout their lives - “If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all.” Also “a right glove and left glove is a pair” and there are Advent calendars made in 1st grade that still grace many walls every December. Her impact on the community of being kind and fair can still be felt and she continued to care for all of her students regardless of their age as the years went by. Susanne and Leonard retired from a second career serving others in Alaska as vocational rehabilitation counselors and volunteering in the community in 2010. Susanne especially loved the time she spent reading for the blind on the radio. They then split time between North Carolina and Michigan where they were able to spend time with their sons and their families. They were amazingly proud of all of their grandchildren. Susanne had a deep connection with granddaughter Claire who was always in her thoughts and prayers. Susanne dearly loved her nieces and nephews and often served as a surrogate grandmother to the next generation. She was so proud of everyone in her family and former students; she never remembered the disappointments but shared to everyone their achievements. Susanne and Jeanine were the driving force behind any good scheme Len and Tony had, often funding the endeavors in some way with their sweat equity behind the scenes. Susanne and Tony, as the youngest two out of twelve siblings, were passionate at connecting the family even though they spread across the country. In the past year Susanne loved the bi-weekly connection with her nieces, nephews and other family via zoom. She was always the aunt that was considered someone the following generations could rely upon for support and connection to family and will be dearly missed. Susanne is survived by sons Jon (Carolyn) and George (Eleanor); six grandchildren: Alex, Christian (Abigail), Natalie, Jonathan, Claire and Sara. She is also survived by Leonard’s younger brother Lloyd Mundorf of Ainsworth, Nebraska, and many nieces and nephews of multiple generations, who were all very special to her. A funeral service will be held at Christ Our King Lutheran Church in Saline, Michigan, on Friday October 22nd at 11am. A memorial service will be held graveside at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska, on October 30th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Lutheran Social Services of Alaska at https://lssa.kindful.com/

Susanne Mundorf (1936-2021)

Edith McCormick age 95 passed away on Oct. 19, 2021 at Battle Creek, NE.&nbsp; She is survived by 2 sons; Dr. Chet McCormick of Valentine &amp; Dr. Craig McCormick of Holdrege, NE.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

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 </figure>Edith McCormick age 95 passed away on Oct. 19, 2021 at Battle Creek, NE.&nbsp; She is survived by 2 sons; Dr. Chet McCormick of Valentine &amp; Dr. Craig McCormick of Holdrege, NE.A private family service will be held at a later date.

Edith McCormick (age 95)

Robert G. Collins Jr. of Gothenburg passed away October 24, 2021 at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln at the age of 50. Bob grew up in Nebraska. His first 5 years of school were in North Platte, he went to school in the country near Willow Island, then in Junior High, lived in Minden, 8th and 9th grade were in Kearney, and High School was in North Platte. He went to Mid Plains Voc Tech for a year for their Electronic course, then after he worked and learned more electronics on his own and with God's grace he became a Journeyman Electrician. He traveled several states from Philadelphia, PA, mostly here in Nebraska, to the beautiful mountains of Colorado, became more adventurous in South Dakota and took the zip lines. He also went to the Philippines three times to see his fiancé and now wife Carmelita&nbsp;and daughter Ericka. He was married to Carmelita for 7 years but they have known each other since 2009.&nbsp; Bob was more than just a friend, son, dad and husband, he was a problem solver. You could tell him all about your issues no matter&nbsp;what they were and he would give you an answer even if it wasn’t what you wanted to hear. If it was a problem he could fix then you needed to strap yourself in because he would. He didn’t just fix things easily either, he fixed them with a degree of complexity few people are capable of. This also meant that if it broke again you had to go back to Bob, but that was never his intention he just wanted everyone he helped have the best for the least.&nbsp; Bob had a servant's heart and Bob cared deeply for his friends. Those of us who called Bob our friend knew a man who was kind, considerate, selfless, and wickedly intelligent but never talked down to you for not understanding but would teach you instead because Bob valued his friendships greatly.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents. Survivors include his wife Carmelita Collins and daughter Ericka of Gothenburg; mother, Karen Ward of Cozad; sister, Tina Ward of Cozad; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Services will be Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating. Burial will follow at Cozad Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

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 <figcaption>Robert Collins Jr.</figcaption>
 </figure>Robert G. Collins Jr. of Gothenburg passed away October 24, 2021 at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln at the age of 50. Bob grew up in Nebraska. His first 5 years of school were in North Platte, he went to school in the country near Willow Island, then in Junior High, lived in Minden, 8th and 9th grade were in Kearney, and High School was in North Platte. He went to Mid Plains Voc Tech for a year for their Electronic course, then after he worked and learned more electronics on his own and with God's grace he became a Journeyman Electrician. He traveled several states from Philadelphia, PA, mostly here in Nebraska, to the beautiful mountains of Colorado, became more adventurous in South Dakota and took the zip lines. He also went to the Philippines three times to see his fiancé and now wife Carmelita&nbsp;and daughter Ericka. He was married to Carmelita for 7 years but they have known each other since 2009.&nbsp; Bob was more than just a friend, son, dad and husband, he was a problem solver. You could tell him all about your issues no matter&nbsp;what they were and he would give you an answer even if it wasn’t what you wanted to hear. If it was a problem he could fix then you needed to strap yourself in because he would. He didn’t just fix things easily either, he fixed them with a degree of complexity few people are capable of. This also meant that if it broke again you had to go back to Bob, but that was never his intention he just wanted everyone he helped have the best for the least.&nbsp; Bob had a servant's heart and Bob cared deeply for his friends. Those of us who called Bob our friend knew a man who was kind, considerate, selfless, and wickedly intelligent but never talked down to you for not understanding but would teach you instead because Bob valued his friendships greatly.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents. Survivors include his wife Carmelita Collins and daughter Ericka of Gothenburg; mother, Karen Ward of Cozad; sister, Tina Ward of Cozad; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Services will be Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating. Burial will follow at Cozad Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

Robert Gaylord Collins Jr. (1971-2021)

Jack D. Reeves passed away October 24, 2021 at his home in Cozad at the age of 84. Jack was born March 19, 1937 at Opp, Alabama to Phoenix and Mattie Viola (Stafford) Reeves. His school years were spent in the Samson, Alabama and Darlington, Alabama schools. His military service began in the Alabama National Guard, followed by eight years in the US Navy. He served in Japan, Hawaii and California. It was in California that he met the love of his life, Connie Clark. They were married October 27, 1956 in Astoria, Oregon and were married 49 years until her passing. To this union 3 children were born, Bryan, Ann and Susie. Jack found joy in country music, classic cars, coin collecting, meeting up with friends at the donut shop and their many discussions over their coffee and donuts. He dearly enjoyed his frequent trips to LA (lower Alabama) and Florida to visit family and friends. He loved to tell stories of his childhood history with family, family gatherings, attending school reunions and football, t-ball and softball games of his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie; parents, Phoenix and Mattie Reeves; sister, Yvonne Johnson; brothers, Vivian Randolph and Phoenix Jr.; and numerous in-laws on both sides of the family. Survivors include his son, Bryan (Sylvia) Reeves; daughters, Ann (James) Wheeler and Susie (Rocky) Thornton; grandchildren, Erica Spradlin, Carrie Hardage, Robin (Brant) Miller, Amber Reeves and Aimee Reeves, Austin (Kalynn) Thornton and Brook Thornton; great grandchildren, Aleigha and Sirena Spradlin, Alyssa Salem, Anika Koch, Gavin and Kadin Devine, Emily and Drew Hardage, Devin Lytton, Kira Stevenson, Wyatt Leibhart and Jackson Thornton; sisters, Lillian Johnson, Foey (Jack) Harrison, Lucille Pierce; sisters-in-law, Norma Henry, Charlotte (George) Wence and Linda (James) Carlson and many nieces, nephews and a great many dear friends. Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Services will be Friday, October 29, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Harvey Pierce officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635261691743.jpeg" alt="Jack Reeves" />
 <figcaption>Jack Reeves</figcaption>
 </figure>Jack D. Reeves passed away October 24, 2021 at his home in Cozad at the age of 84. Jack was born March 19, 1937 at Opp, Alabama to Phoenix and Mattie Viola (Stafford) Reeves. His school years were spent in the Samson, Alabama and Darlington, Alabama schools. His military service began in the Alabama National Guard, followed by eight years in the US Navy. He served in Japan, Hawaii and California. It was in California that he met the love of his life, Connie Clark. They were married October 27, 1956 in Astoria, Oregon and were married 49 years until her passing. To this union 3 children were born, Bryan, Ann and Susie. Jack found joy in country music, classic cars, coin collecting, meeting up with friends at the donut shop and their many discussions over their coffee and donuts. He dearly enjoyed his frequent trips to LA (lower Alabama) and Florida to visit family and friends. He loved to tell stories of his childhood history with family, family gatherings, attending school reunions and football, t-ball and softball games of his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie; parents, Phoenix and Mattie Reeves; sister, Yvonne Johnson; brothers, Vivian Randolph and Phoenix Jr.; and numerous in-laws on both sides of the family. Survivors include his son, Bryan (Sylvia) Reeves; daughters, Ann (James) Wheeler and Susie (Rocky) Thornton; grandchildren, Erica Spradlin, Carrie Hardage, Robin (Brant) Miller, Amber Reeves and Aimee Reeves, Austin (Kalynn) Thornton and Brook Thornton; great grandchildren, Aleigha and Sirena Spradlin, Alyssa Salem, Anika Koch, Gavin and Kadin Devine, Emily and Drew Hardage, Devin Lytton, Kira Stevenson, Wyatt Leibhart and Jackson Thornton; sisters, Lillian Johnson, Foey (Jack) Harrison, Lucille Pierce; sisters-in-law, Norma Henry, Charlotte (George) Wence and Linda (James) Carlson and many nieces, nephews and a great many dear friends. Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Services will be Friday, October 29, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Harvey Pierce officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

Jack Donald Reeves (1937-2021)

Robert Gerold McBride, age 96, of McCook, NE passed away on Thursday, October 21,2021 at his home at Highland Park in McCook. Robert was born November 9, 1924 in Indianola, NE to parents Dale Sheldon and Mary Theresa (Colling) McBride.&nbsp; He was one of seven children who grew up in Indianola, where he also attended school. &nbsp;On June 3, 1943, Robert enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his country until his Honorably Discharge on October 15, 1943.&nbsp; Robert married the love of his life, Velma (Berndt) McBride on December 21, 1946.&nbsp; The couple made their home on a farm north of Indianola and was blessed with a daughter, Diane.&nbsp; After a time, Robert and Velma began farming outside of Danbury where their second daughter, Sandy, was born.&nbsp; Following retirement in 1990, the couple bought a home in McCook and eventually settled into Highland Park in 2017.&nbsp; Together with Velma, Robert enjoyed hosting card parties, dancing, listening to country music and playing golf. He had a knack for entertaining others with his jokes and he enjoyed being in the company of people.&nbsp; Robert was instrumental in the Toys for Tots program and Santa’s Workshop. Robert and Velma were members of both St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook.&nbsp; Robert was a seventy five year member of the American Legion in Danbury and a member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; He served on a variety of local boards to include the Beaver Valley School District as well as the Wheat Growers Association.&nbsp; Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Velma McBride in 2018; two brothers, Charles and Bill McBride; two sisters, Roberta Randel and Evelyn Winters; and a great grandson, Emmett Lee Kotschwar. Those left to celebrate his life include his daughters, Diane (Pete) Sabaliauskas of Plattsmouth, NE and Sandy (Mike) Kotschwar of Omaha, NE; brother, Jim (Ida) McBride of Holbrook, NE; sister, Ruth Schuster of Denver, CO; sister in law, Helen Berndt of McCook; five grandchildren, Brad (Margo) Farrell of Minneapolis, MN, John (Amanda) Farrell of West Des Moines, IA, Lance Farrell of Minneapolis, Stephanie (Kyle) Holmgren of Omaha and Brett (Sarah) Kotschwar of Cortland, NE; ten great grandchildren, Arianna, Lucas, and Colette Farrell, Preston, Isla, Natalie and Emerson Farrell, Sophina and Klayton Kotschwar and Alex Kotschwar and; as well as numerous extended family members.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Robert McBride</figcaption>
 </figure>Robert Gerold McBride, age 96, of McCook, NE passed away on Thursday, October 21,2021 at his home at Highland Park in McCook. Robert was born November 9, 1924 in Indianola, NE to parents Dale Sheldon and Mary Theresa (Colling) McBride.&nbsp; He was one of seven children who grew up in Indianola, where he also attended school. &nbsp;On June 3, 1943, Robert enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his country until his Honorably Discharge on October 15, 1943.&nbsp; Robert married the love of his life, Velma (Berndt) McBride on December 21, 1946.&nbsp; The couple made their home on a farm north of Indianola and was blessed with a daughter, Diane.&nbsp; After a time, Robert and Velma began farming outside of Danbury where their second daughter, Sandy, was born.&nbsp; Following retirement in 1990, the couple bought a home in McCook and eventually settled into Highland Park in 2017.&nbsp; Together with Velma, Robert enjoyed hosting card parties, dancing, listening to country music and playing golf. He had a knack for entertaining others with his jokes and he enjoyed being in the company of people.&nbsp; Robert was instrumental in the Toys for Tots program and Santa’s Workshop. Robert and Velma were members of both St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook.&nbsp; Robert was a seventy five year member of the American Legion in Danbury and a member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; He served on a variety of local boards to include the Beaver Valley School District as well as the Wheat Growers Association.&nbsp; Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Velma McBride in 2018; two brothers, Charles and Bill McBride; two sisters, Roberta Randel and Evelyn Winters; and a great grandson, Emmett Lee Kotschwar. Those left to celebrate his life include his daughters, Diane (Pete) Sabaliauskas of Plattsmouth, NE and Sandy (Mike) Kotschwar of Omaha, NE; brother, Jim (Ida) McBride of Holbrook, NE; sister, Ruth Schuster of Denver, CO; sister in law, Helen Berndt of McCook; five grandchildren, Brad (Margo) Farrell of Minneapolis, MN, John (Amanda) Farrell of West Des Moines, IA, Lance Farrell of Minneapolis, Stephanie (Kyle) Holmgren of Omaha and Brett (Sarah) Kotschwar of Cortland, NE; ten great grandchildren, Arianna, Lucas, and Colette Farrell, Preston, Isla, Natalie and Emerson Farrell, Sophina and Klayton Kotschwar and Alex Kotschwar and; as well as numerous extended family members.&nbsp;

Robert G. McBride (1924-2021)

Ardis Jean (Randel) Vukas, age 97, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on October 20, 2021 at her residence in Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny.&nbsp; Ardis was born December 16, 1923 in McCook, NE to parents Lester H. and Amy C. (Meyers) Randel, one of five children.&nbsp; Ardis attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1941.&nbsp; She then went on to attend McCook Community College, graduating in 1943.&nbsp; On June 1, 1945, Ardis married the love of her life, Steve Vukas in Oberlin, KS.&nbsp; The couple settled in Ypsilanti, Michigan where they made their home and were both employed in the field of education.&nbsp; Ardis worked as a secretary for the University of Michigan.&nbsp; Following Steve’s death in 1997, Ardis returned to McCook where she became an active member of the community.&nbsp; She was a member of the PTO as well as a Pink Lady at McCook Community Hospital.&nbsp; Ardis was a lifetime member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook. Ardis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Steve Vukas; and her four siblings, Margaret (Robin) Hippenstiel, Beth (Cub) Jussel, Gale (Patsy) Randel and Gary (Sandy) Randel.&nbsp; Those left to celebrate her life include her eighteen nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many extended family members.

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 <figcaption>Ardis Vikas</figcaption>
 </figure>Ardis Jean (Randel) Vukas, age 97, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on October 20, 2021 at her residence in Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny.&nbsp; Ardis was born December 16, 1923 in McCook, NE to parents Lester H. and Amy C. (Meyers) Randel, one of five children.&nbsp; Ardis attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1941.&nbsp; She then went on to attend McCook Community College, graduating in 1943.&nbsp; On June 1, 1945, Ardis married the love of her life, Steve Vukas in Oberlin, KS.&nbsp; The couple settled in Ypsilanti, Michigan where they made their home and were both employed in the field of education.&nbsp; Ardis worked as a secretary for the University of Michigan.&nbsp; Following Steve’s death in 1997, Ardis returned to McCook where she became an active member of the community.&nbsp; She was a member of the PTO as well as a Pink Lady at McCook Community Hospital.&nbsp; Ardis was a lifetime member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook. Ardis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Steve Vukas; and her four siblings, Margaret (Robin) Hippenstiel, Beth (Cub) Jussel, Gale (Patsy) Randel and Gary (Sandy) Randel.&nbsp; Those left to celebrate her life include her eighteen nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many extended family members.

Ardis Jean (Randel) Vukas (1923-2021)

Selina June Brown, 70, of Paxton, Nebraska, passed away October 23, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born October 21, 1951 to Charles Struby Jr., and Margaret Boyce, in Kimball, Nebraska. Selina grew up in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.&nbsp; She met and married George Brown on July 22, 1969. To this union 6 children were born; Robert, Theresa, Jimmy, Allan, Timothy and Whitney.&nbsp; The couple lived in Kimball, LaGrange, and Pine Bluffs before making their home in Paxton, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was a stay-at-home mom who took care of her 6 kids and provided for her family.&nbsp; Selina was always there for her friends and especially family.&nbsp; She loved fiercely.&nbsp; She was the glue to the family, always advocating for family gatherings.&nbsp; She loved to cook for an army.&nbsp; Selina loved fishing, camping, gardening and taking care of her flowers, especially poinsettias.&nbsp; She was an avid pool player and was on 3 different pool teams.&nbsp; She met her friends every morning for tea at “Swedes” to socialize.&nbsp; Selina is survived by her 6 children, Robert (Mary) of Holyoke, CO, Theresa Sharp (Jerry) of North Platte, Jimmy (Jackie) of North Platte, Timothy (Misty) of Topeka, Kansas, Whitney (Alana) Brown of North Platte, and Allan Brown of Paxton; 1 sister, Norma (Gordon) Mauer; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Margaret Struby; and husband George Brown and son-in-law, Rob Sharp. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.&nbsp; Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Chapel, with Ron Jay officiating.&nbsp; Book signing will be 9 – 5 p.m., Thursday, November 4.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the service at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.adamsswanson.com. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed via the Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page.

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 </figure>Selina June Brown, 70, of Paxton, Nebraska, passed away October 23, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born October 21, 1951 to Charles Struby Jr., and Margaret Boyce, in Kimball, Nebraska. Selina grew up in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.&nbsp; She met and married George Brown on July 22, 1969. To this union 6 children were born; Robert, Theresa, Jimmy, Allan, Timothy and Whitney.&nbsp; The couple lived in Kimball, LaGrange, and Pine Bluffs before making their home in Paxton, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was a stay-at-home mom who took care of her 6 kids and provided for her family.&nbsp; Selina was always there for her friends and especially family.&nbsp; She loved fiercely.&nbsp; She was the glue to the family, always advocating for family gatherings.&nbsp; She loved to cook for an army.&nbsp; Selina loved fishing, camping, gardening and taking care of her flowers, especially poinsettias.&nbsp; She was an avid pool player and was on 3 different pool teams.&nbsp; She met her friends every morning for tea at “Swedes” to socialize.&nbsp; Selina is survived by her 6 children, Robert (Mary) of Holyoke, CO, Theresa Sharp (Jerry) of North Platte, Jimmy (Jackie) of North Platte, Timothy (Misty) of Topeka, Kansas, Whitney (Alana) Brown of North Platte, and Allan Brown of Paxton; 1 sister, Norma (Gordon) Mauer; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Margaret Struby; and husband George Brown and son-in-law, Rob Sharp. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.&nbsp; Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Chapel, with Ron Jay officiating.&nbsp; Book signing will be 9 – 5 p.m., Thursday, November 4.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the service at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.adamsswanson.com. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed via the Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page.

Selina June Brown (1951-2021)

Robert Joseph Dillon, a life-long Cozad resident, died on October 17, 2021 at the age of 78 in Mesa, Arizona. Bob is survived by his daughters Kim (Dillon) and Brett Sassali of Cozad and Michelle (Dillon) and Cory Spotanski of Elm Creek and Abbi Jensen of Omaha.&nbsp; He had five brothers George (Margaret) Dillon of Gothenburg, Jack (Judy) Dillon of Lincoln, Jim (Robee) Dillon of Cozad, and Don (Cap) Dillon of Cozad and one sister Donna (Tony) Christianson of Cozad, and Bob Peterson of California.&nbsp; His grandchildren included: Tatum, Tag and Talyn Sassali, Aaliyah Wilkins, Brady and Nyla Spotanski, Jeremy Halbgewachs and Mariah Morrison (Shane Eitzen);&nbsp; great grandchildren include: Tesla and Tennessee Eitzen. Bob was born February 4, 1943 in Cozad, Nebraska to Morris and Lucille (McVicker) Dillon.&nbsp; Bob attended school at Cozad where he graduated in 1962.&nbsp; After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army.&nbsp; When Bob returned from his service, he was hired by Monroe’s where he worked in Tool and Dye and worked there until he retired. On August 21, 1968, Bob was joined in marriage with Judy Grimm.&nbsp; He and Judy had three children, Rhonda, Kim, and Michelle.&nbsp; Bob loved fishing and hunting.&nbsp; At one point he even refurbished his cousin’s boat.&nbsp; He also enjoyed tinkering around in his garage, fashioning solutions to issues for himself and others, and collecting all the tools necessary to do just about any job.&nbsp; He never missed a Husker game even during their trying times, and absolutely loved to get on the dance floor.&nbsp; Bob loved having a good time and taught his daughters how to have a good time as well.&nbsp; He loved to hang out at Johnson’s Lake his entire life.&nbsp; He was a person that could converse with anyone about nearly anything even while sitting at the local Casey’s.&nbsp; No one was a stranger to him.&nbsp; He loved his “big boy” toys.&nbsp; Bob was proud to drive around in his tractor, Polaris Ranger, and on his scooter in Arizona.&nbsp; Buying a camper and towing it around the area was the start and eventually an annual trip to Arizona to vacation each winter was a part of his plan.&nbsp; He even planned to purchase a golf cart to cruise around this winter.&nbsp; His girls were lucky enough to surprise him last year at his Arizona home and had planned on making another trip to see him this year.&nbsp; Bob also loved a good nap, coffee time with the boys, and slow cruises around town which usually lead to the Dillon farmstead. Later in life, Bob could be found attending a variety of events that his grandchildren were participating in.&nbsp; Supporting his grandkids at their events was very important to him and finding his daughters to hang out with was always his top priority. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Morris and Lucille Dillon, his daughter Rhonda Morrison, and numerous aunts and uncles. Bobby D was a one-of-a-kind man and will be missed by so many.&nbsp; Dance on Bob! Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Services will be Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Robert Joseph Dillon, a life-long Cozad resident, died on October 17, 2021 at the age of 78 in Mesa, Arizona. Bob is survived by his daughters Kim (Dillon) and Brett Sassali of Cozad and Michelle (Dillon) and Cory Spotanski of Elm Creek and Abbi Jensen of Omaha.&nbsp; He had five brothers George (Margaret) Dillon of Gothenburg, Jack (Judy) Dillon of Lincoln, Jim (Robee) Dillon of Cozad, and Don (Cap) Dillon of Cozad and one sister Donna (Tony) Christianson of Cozad, and Bob Peterson of California.&nbsp; His grandchildren included: Tatum, Tag and Talyn Sassali, Aaliyah Wilkins, Brady and Nyla Spotanski, Jeremy Halbgewachs and Mariah Morrison (Shane Eitzen);&nbsp; great grandchildren include: Tesla and Tennessee Eitzen. Bob was born February 4, 1943 in Cozad, Nebraska to Morris and Lucille (McVicker) Dillon.&nbsp; Bob attended school at Cozad where he graduated in 1962.&nbsp; After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army.&nbsp; When Bob returned from his service, he was hired by Monroe’s where he worked in Tool and Dye and worked there until he retired. On August 21, 1968, Bob was joined in marriage with Judy Grimm.&nbsp; He and Judy had three children, Rhonda, Kim, and Michelle.&nbsp; Bob loved fishing and hunting.&nbsp; At one point he even refurbished his cousin’s boat.&nbsp; He also enjoyed tinkering around in his garage, fashioning solutions to issues for himself and others, and collecting all the tools necessary to do just about any job.&nbsp; He never missed a Husker game even during their trying times, and absolutely loved to get on the dance floor.&nbsp; Bob loved having a good time and taught his daughters how to have a good time as well.&nbsp; He loved to hang out at Johnson’s Lake his entire life.&nbsp; He was a person that could converse with anyone about nearly anything even while sitting at the local Casey’s.&nbsp; No one was a stranger to him.&nbsp; He loved his “big boy” toys.&nbsp; Bob was proud to drive around in his tractor, Polaris Ranger, and on his scooter in Arizona.&nbsp; Buying a camper and towing it around the area was the start and eventually an annual trip to Arizona to vacation each winter was a part of his plan.&nbsp; He even planned to purchase a golf cart to cruise around this winter.&nbsp; His girls were lucky enough to surprise him last year at his Arizona home and had planned on making another trip to see him this year.&nbsp; Bob also loved a good nap, coffee time with the boys, and slow cruises around town which usually lead to the Dillon farmstead. Later in life, Bob could be found attending a variety of events that his grandchildren were participating in.&nbsp; Supporting his grandkids at their events was very important to him and finding his daughters to hang out with was always his top priority. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Morris and Lucille Dillon, his daughter Rhonda Morrison, and numerous aunts and uncles. Bobby D was a one-of-a-kind man and will be missed by so many.&nbsp; Dance on Bob! Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Services will be Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

Robert Joseph Dillon (1943-2021)

June Powers, 97, passed away, October 23, 2021 in North Platte, Nebraska. June was born July 30, 1924 at the family home near Yuma, Colorado to Walter and Alice (Pesch) Stevenson. The family moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado when she was 2 years old.&nbsp; Then, when she was 12 years old, they moved to Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1942.&nbsp; In 1943, she began working for the weather bureau at the airport.&nbsp; After 15 years, she resigned when her first daughter was born.&nbsp; She joined the First Presbyterian Church in 1947 and has been a member since.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing pinochle with friends and enjoyed the quilting group at the church.&nbsp; In 1954, she married Lawrence “Gus” Powers. They celebrated 54 years together.&nbsp; Gus passed away in December 2008. June is survived by her daughters; Vickie Kroll, Phoenix, Arizona, Pamela (Mark) Tillman, North Platte, Nebraska and Lynn (Tony) Saeger, Lincoln, Nebraska; 6 grandchildren, Brett Kroll, Seattle, Washington, Bryce Kroll, Phoenix, Arizona, Taylor Tillman, Omaha, Nebraska, Trevor Tillman, Lincoln, Nebraska and Brianna (Alex) Beasley, Vancouver, Washington, and Ashlyn Saeger, Omaha, Nebraska; 1 great-grandchild, John Alexander Beasley; 1 sister, Jean Shimmin, Arnold, Nebraska; along with several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alice Stevenson; husband, Lawrence; brother, Robert Stevenson; sisters, Hetty Goedert, Susie Zimmerman, Ella Green, Margaret Newtson and Clarice Rosentrater. Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or the donor’s choice.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church North Platte with Pastor Emily McCreery officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be noon – 7, Wednesday, October 27, with family receiving friends from 5-7, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, who is in charge of arrangements. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed via the Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page

<figure>
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 </figure>June Powers, 97, passed away, October 23, 2021 in North Platte, Nebraska. June was born July 30, 1924 at the family home near Yuma, Colorado to Walter and Alice (Pesch) Stevenson. The family moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado when she was 2 years old.&nbsp; Then, when she was 12 years old, they moved to Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1942.&nbsp; In 1943, she began working for the weather bureau at the airport.&nbsp; After 15 years, she resigned when her first daughter was born.&nbsp; She joined the First Presbyterian Church in 1947 and has been a member since.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing pinochle with friends and enjoyed the quilting group at the church.&nbsp; In 1954, she married Lawrence “Gus” Powers. They celebrated 54 years together.&nbsp; Gus passed away in December 2008. June is survived by her daughters; Vickie Kroll, Phoenix, Arizona, Pamela (Mark) Tillman, North Platte, Nebraska and Lynn (Tony) Saeger, Lincoln, Nebraska; 6 grandchildren, Brett Kroll, Seattle, Washington, Bryce Kroll, Phoenix, Arizona, Taylor Tillman, Omaha, Nebraska, Trevor Tillman, Lincoln, Nebraska and Brianna (Alex) Beasley, Vancouver, Washington, and Ashlyn Saeger, Omaha, Nebraska; 1 great-grandchild, John Alexander Beasley; 1 sister, Jean Shimmin, Arnold, Nebraska; along with several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alice Stevenson; husband, Lawrence; brother, Robert Stevenson; sisters, Hetty Goedert, Susie Zimmerman, Ella Green, Margaret Newtson and Clarice Rosentrater. Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or the donor’s choice.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church North Platte with Pastor Emily McCreery officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be noon – 7, Wednesday, October 27, with family receiving friends from 5-7, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, who is in charge of arrangements. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed via the Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page

June Powers (1924-2021)

Loretta (Jeannie) J. Fourtner, 76, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Great Plains Health. She was born on February 8, 1945 in Hastings, NE and was raised by her mother and father, Vesta (Bacon) Beig and Robert “Bob” Beig.&nbsp; She grew up in Hartington, NE and graduated in 1963 from Hartington High School, and later attended business school in Yankton, S.D.&nbsp; She was married in 1964 to Harold Lammers in Fordyce, NE.&nbsp; Following Harold’s passing in 2000, she married Rich Fourtner in 2007. Jeannie enjoyed collecting chickens, vases and barns, and loved flowers. Jeannie is survived by her second husband, Rich; children, Thomas H. Lammers (Susan) of Tilden, Theresa J. Kramer of North Platte, and Todd H.D. Lammers (Shanna) of Elgin; grandchildren, Martin, Myles, Mason, Jael, Ryker, and Jace Lammers, Kiya Kramer; great-grandchildren, Emma, Spencer, Nalaya, Oliver, Noah and Nicolas Lammers; step-children, Daren Fourtner of TX, Dana Fourtner of TX, Danny Fourtner of North Platte, Sherri Higgins of S.D., Brian Fourtner of Sutherland and Brenda Fourtner of North Platte; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Wedel (Paul) of Iowa, Charlotte Jones (Dave) of OR, Jance Snook of Hartington and Deann Beig (Sue Koch) of TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Harold Lammers; parents, Robert “Bob” and Vesta Beig; brothers, Danny Hourigan and Robert Beig; and brother-in-law, Leonard Snook. A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Vidya Sagar Arikotla officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Thursday, October 28th&nbsp;from 1-7 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which has been entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.

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 </figure>Loretta (Jeannie) J. Fourtner, 76, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Great Plains Health. She was born on February 8, 1945 in Hastings, NE and was raised by her mother and father, Vesta (Bacon) Beig and Robert “Bob” Beig.&nbsp; She grew up in Hartington, NE and graduated in 1963 from Hartington High School, and later attended business school in Yankton, S.D.&nbsp; She was married in 1964 to Harold Lammers in Fordyce, NE.&nbsp; Following Harold’s passing in 2000, she married Rich Fourtner in 2007. Jeannie enjoyed collecting chickens, vases and barns, and loved flowers. Jeannie is survived by her second husband, Rich; children, Thomas H. Lammers (Susan) of Tilden, Theresa J. Kramer of North Platte, and Todd H.D. Lammers (Shanna) of Elgin; grandchildren, Martin, Myles, Mason, Jael, Ryker, and Jace Lammers, Kiya Kramer; great-grandchildren, Emma, Spencer, Nalaya, Oliver, Noah and Nicolas Lammers; step-children, Daren Fourtner of TX, Dana Fourtner of TX, Danny Fourtner of North Platte, Sherri Higgins of S.D., Brian Fourtner of Sutherland and Brenda Fourtner of North Platte; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Wedel (Paul) of Iowa, Charlotte Jones (Dave) of OR, Jance Snook of Hartington and Deann Beig (Sue Koch) of TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Harold Lammers; parents, Robert “Bob” and Vesta Beig; brothers, Danny Hourigan and Robert Beig; and brother-in-law, Leonard Snook. A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Vidya Sagar Arikotla officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Thursday, October 28th&nbsp;from 1-7 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which has been entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.

Loretta "Jeannie" J Fourtner (1945-2021)

Louis “Louie” Brim age 81 of Sargent died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell after a short illness. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Sargent Church of Christ with Pastor Marty Robbins officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Sargent with military honors and last page by the Sargent Volunteer Fire department.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Sargent Fire Department or the Sargent American Legion Post #104.&nbsp; A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sargent Church of Christ.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp; Words of encouragement and remembrance can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;

Louis Vencil Brim was born on November 22, 1939, at Sargent, NE to Vencil and Elsie (Klatt) Brim.&nbsp; He grew up in Sargent, graduating in 1957.&nbsp; After high school, Louis moved to Denver and attended school.&nbsp; He worked for a furniture store hanging draperies.&nbsp; In 1963, Louis was drafted into the US Army.&nbsp; He was honorably discharged in 1965.&nbsp; After his discharge, Louis returned to Sargent where he farmed.&nbsp; He was married to Jenae Goble on January 14, 1968.&nbsp; Louis continued farming until 1985.&nbsp; When the State of Nebraska decided to build the Calamus Reservoir, Louis worked on the Calamus Dam for a few years and then went to work for the irrigation district.&nbsp; Louis later worked as a rural mail carrier for 7 years, retiring in 2004.&nbsp; Louis was married to Lois Sherbeck on February 22, 1991.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling and took many trips including Hawaii, Alaska, and Disney World.&nbsp; Lois passed away in 2014.&nbsp; Louis continued to live in Sargent.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending his days helping Danny with the pheasants, playing cards, working in his garden, and going to coffee.&nbsp; Louis was always involved in the community of Sargent.&nbsp; He operated the football and basketball scoreboard for over 44 years.&nbsp; He was a volunteer fireman and was a member of the American Legion.&nbsp; &nbsp; Louis is survived by his son, Danny (Robin) Dowse of Sargent; two grandchildren, Stephanie (J.D.) Keefe of Sargent, Brittany (Robert) Myers of Sargent; three great grandchildren, Keaton Dowse, Kooper Keefe, Kinley Keefe; and special family member Bill (Deanna) Goble.&nbsp; Louis is also survived by Lois’s children, Tim Sherbeck, Ed Sherbeck, Barb Allison, Jo Tederman, Jan Osborn and their families.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, his parents, uncle Ed and aunt Helen Brim and an infant son Donald.

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 </figure>Louis “Louie” Brim age 81 of Sargent died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell after a short illness. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Sargent Church of Christ with Pastor Marty Robbins officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Sargent with military honors and last page by the Sargent Volunteer Fire department.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Sargent Fire Department or the Sargent American Legion Post #104.&nbsp; A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sargent Church of Christ.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp; Words of encouragement and remembrance can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;Louis Vencil Brim was born on November 22, 1939, at Sargent, NE to Vencil and Elsie (Klatt) Brim.&nbsp; He grew up in Sargent, graduating in 1957.&nbsp; After high school, Louis moved to Denver and attended school.&nbsp; He worked for a furniture store hanging draperies.&nbsp; In 1963, Louis was drafted into the US Army.&nbsp; He was honorably discharged in 1965.&nbsp; After his discharge, Louis returned to Sargent where he farmed.&nbsp; He was married to Jenae Goble on January 14, 1968.&nbsp; Louis continued farming until 1985.&nbsp; When the State of Nebraska decided to build the Calamus Reservoir, Louis worked on the Calamus Dam for a few years and then went to work for the irrigation district.&nbsp; Louis later worked as a rural mail carrier for 7 years, retiring in 2004.&nbsp; Louis was married to Lois Sherbeck on February 22, 1991.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling and took many trips including Hawaii, Alaska, and Disney World.&nbsp; Lois passed away in 2014.&nbsp; Louis continued to live in Sargent.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending his days helping Danny with the pheasants, playing cards, working in his garden, and going to coffee.&nbsp; Louis was always involved in the community of Sargent.&nbsp; He operated the football and basketball scoreboard for over 44 years.&nbsp; He was a volunteer fireman and was a member of the American Legion.&nbsp; &nbsp; Louis is survived by his son, Danny (Robin) Dowse of Sargent; two grandchildren, Stephanie (J.D.) Keefe of Sargent, Brittany (Robert) Myers of Sargent; three great grandchildren, Keaton Dowse, Kooper Keefe, Kinley Keefe; and special family member Bill (Deanna) Goble.&nbsp; Louis is also survived by Lois’s children, Tim Sherbeck, Ed Sherbeck, Barb Allison, Jo Tederman, Jan Osborn and their families.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, his parents, uncle Ed and aunt Helen Brim and an infant son Donald.

Louis Brim (1939-2021)

Pamela C. Robinson, age 68, passed away surrounded by her family on October 21, 2021. She was born in Seneca, Nebraska to Barb and Larry Robinson. Pam loved all things that related to animals, plants, the sand in her toes, music, horseback riding, brahman cows (she could back down a 2000lb bull with a fly swatter and a mouth like a trucker), last but not least, Pinesol. She was strong, funny, sassy, loving but mostly, unbreakable. She was a force to be reckoned with. She quietly, yet fiercely loved her children, yet at times we questioned if she loved her animals more. You knew she was having a good day when you came home, the windows were open, music blaring on the radio, the most perfect vacuum lines in the carpet and the smell of Pinesol and Pledge in the air. Her perfect day would be at the beach, sun high in the sky, fishing pole in her hand and a margarita on the rocks, because blended causes heartburn. Pam and all her sass, will deeply be missed by anyone who knew her. “She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.”

Pam is survived by her mother, Barbara McNeel, brother Brandy Robinson (Tina), children; Kimberly McCarty, Trevor McCarty, Kiele Nowak (Joel), grandchildren; Brittany Solorzano Romero (Javier), Ella McCarty, Keaton McCarty, Embri Nowak, Finley Nowak, great-grandchild; Carnelo Solorzano Romero; nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins and friends. Following her wishes, there will not be a service, but well-wishers are encouraged to drink a margarita on the rocks and reminisce of the good times. In lieu of flowers, donations&nbsp;can be sent to Parkinson’s Foundation 200 SE 1st&nbsp;Street Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 or&nbsp;<a href="http://www.parkinson.org/" target="_blank">www.parkinson.org</a>

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 <figcaption>Pamela Robinson</figcaption>
 </figure>Pamela C. Robinson, age 68, passed away surrounded by her family on October 21, 2021. She was born in Seneca, Nebraska to Barb and Larry Robinson. Pam loved all things that related to animals, plants, the sand in her toes, music, horseback riding, brahman cows (she could back down a 2000lb bull with a fly swatter and a mouth like a trucker), last but not least, Pinesol. She was strong, funny, sassy, loving but mostly, unbreakable. She was a force to be reckoned with. She quietly, yet fiercely loved her children, yet at times we questioned if she loved her animals more. You knew she was having a good day when you came home, the windows were open, music blaring on the radio, the most perfect vacuum lines in the carpet and the smell of Pinesol and Pledge in the air. Her perfect day would be at the beach, sun high in the sky, fishing pole in her hand and a margarita on the rocks, because blended causes heartburn. Pam and all her sass, will deeply be missed by anyone who knew her. “She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.”Pam is survived by her mother, Barbara McNeel, brother Brandy Robinson (Tina), children; Kimberly McCarty, Trevor McCarty, Kiele Nowak (Joel), grandchildren; Brittany Solorzano Romero (Javier), Ella McCarty, Keaton McCarty, Embri Nowak, Finley Nowak, great-grandchild; Carnelo Solorzano Romero; nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins and friends. Following her wishes, there will not be a service, but well-wishers are encouraged to drink a margarita on the rocks and reminisce of the good times. In lieu of flowers, donations&nbsp;can be sent to Parkinson’s Foundation 200 SE 1st&nbsp;Street Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 or&nbsp;<a href="http://www.parkinson.org/" target="_blank">www.parkinson.org</a>

Pamela C. Robinson (age 68)

Broken Bow, NE – Galen Ellingson, age 69, of Broken Bow died Thursday October 21, 2021, at the Azria Health in Grand Island. Memorial services will be held on Monday Oct 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor Kathy Salts officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s research.&nbsp; Words of encouragement and remembrance can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp; Howard Galen Ellingson Jr., was born on April 10, 1952, at Broken Bow, NE to Howard Galen and Mable (Mattox) Ellingson.&nbsp; Galen attended school in Broken Bow and graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1971.&nbsp; Galen was employed at the Custer County Chief office.&nbsp; In 1976, he was married to Peggy Sheets.&nbsp; They made their home in Broken Bow.&nbsp; Galen left the Chief for a short time and worked for Broken Bow Wholesale.&nbsp; Galen returned to the Chief and finally retired in 2017.&nbsp; Galen enjoyed the outdoors.&nbsp; He loved to fish, hunt and camp.&nbsp; He also had coon hounds that he and his buddies would spend nights chasing.&nbsp; Galen was well known for raising birds; pigeons, turkeys, ducks, geese, pheasant, and quail could all be found in the Ellingson backyard through the years.&nbsp; Galen enjoyed feeding the bucket calves and having tame cows.&nbsp; Galen is survived by his wife Peggy of Broken Bow, sons; Clint and wife Melissa Ellingson of Holdrege, Brett Ellingson of Kearney and Jeremiah and wife Brittiney Ellingson of Kearney, and seven grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by a sister Cindy and husband Ron Rogers of Wilton, CA, and a brother John Ellingson of Broken Bow. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister-in-law, Diane Ellingson.

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 </figure>Broken Bow, NE – Galen Ellingson, age 69, of Broken Bow died Thursday October 21, 2021, at the Azria Health in Grand Island. Memorial services will be held on Monday Oct 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor Kathy Salts officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s research.&nbsp; Words of encouragement and remembrance can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp; Howard Galen Ellingson Jr., was born on April 10, 1952, at Broken Bow, NE to Howard Galen and Mable (Mattox) Ellingson.&nbsp; Galen attended school in Broken Bow and graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1971.&nbsp; Galen was employed at the Custer County Chief office.&nbsp; In 1976, he was married to Peggy Sheets.&nbsp; They made their home in Broken Bow.&nbsp; Galen left the Chief for a short time and worked for Broken Bow Wholesale.&nbsp; Galen returned to the Chief and finally retired in 2017.&nbsp; Galen enjoyed the outdoors.&nbsp; He loved to fish, hunt and camp.&nbsp; He also had coon hounds that he and his buddies would spend nights chasing.&nbsp; Galen was well known for raising birds; pigeons, turkeys, ducks, geese, pheasant, and quail could all be found in the Ellingson backyard through the years.&nbsp; Galen enjoyed feeding the bucket calves and having tame cows.&nbsp; Galen is survived by his wife Peggy of Broken Bow, sons; Clint and wife Melissa Ellingson of Holdrege, Brett Ellingson of Kearney and Jeremiah and wife Brittiney Ellingson of Kearney, and seven grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by a sister Cindy and husband Ron Rogers of Wilton, CA, and a brother John Ellingson of Broken Bow. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister-in-law, Diane Ellingson.

Galen Ellingson (1952-2021)

James “Jim” Arnold Reagan, age 64, of Stratton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, Oct 20, 2021 at UCH Hospital in Aurora, CO. James was born Oct 13, 1957 in McCook, the son of Edward Willard and RoseAnn (Pitner) Reagan of Stratton. He grew up on the family farm Northeast of Stratton and attend school there. After graduation in 1975, he attended McCook Community College whilst operating the farm. On April 3, 1977, he married Christina Todd. The couple had three children, Hillary Alexis, Ian James, and Sheina Rose.&nbsp; Jim started a trucking business and farmed for 20+ years, first in Stratton, then Maxwell, NE, and Lusk, WY. Returning to Stratton in 1998, he put his trucking skills to use working for various companies. At the time of his death, Jim was employed by Frenchman Valley Coop, as an OTR driver. Jim thoroughly loved this job, pouring his heart and soul into it. Jim's other love was music, a gift he inherited from his mother. He played trumpet in high school and he used his voice his entire adult life. He loved being a worshiper of Jesus, singing in choirs, leading worship teams at the various churches he attended, as well as was a soloist for weddings, funerals, and other occasions. James was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary. Survivors include his daughter, Alexis (Jerhome) Windecker of North Platte; grandchildren, Iona, Miles, and Aurora Windecker; son, Ian (Anita) Reagan of Oberlin; grandchildren, Mason, Jack (Alissa), and Collin Mumm; daughter, Sheina Reagan of McCook; ex-wife, Christina Reagan of Stratton; brother Ron (Tina) Reagan of Missouri, as well as many extended family and friends.&nbsp; Graveside services and burial will be held Thursday, Oct 28, 2021 at 11:00 am in Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton, NE with fellowship following at the Christian Union Church in Stratton. Memorials are suggested to the family of James Reagan for future designation. Online Condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Hermann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James “Jim” Arnold Reagan, age 64, of Stratton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, Oct 20, 2021 at UCH Hospital in Aurora, CO. James was born Oct 13, 1957 in McCook, the son of Edward Willard and RoseAnn (Pitner) Reagan of Stratton. He grew up on the family farm Northeast of Stratton and attend school there. After graduation in 1975, he attended McCook Community College whilst operating the farm. On April 3, 1977, he married Christina Todd. The couple had three children, Hillary Alexis, Ian James, and Sheina Rose.&nbsp; Jim started a trucking business and farmed for 20+ years, first in Stratton, then Maxwell, NE, and Lusk, WY. Returning to Stratton in 1998, he put his trucking skills to use working for various companies. At the time of his death, Jim was employed by Frenchman Valley Coop, as an OTR driver. Jim thoroughly loved this job, pouring his heart and soul into it. Jim's other love was music, a gift he inherited from his mother. He played trumpet in high school and he used his voice his entire adult life. He loved being a worshiper of Jesus, singing in choirs, leading worship teams at the various churches he attended, as well as was a soloist for weddings, funerals, and other occasions. James was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary. Survivors include his daughter, Alexis (Jerhome) Windecker of North Platte; grandchildren, Iona, Miles, and Aurora Windecker; son, Ian (Anita) Reagan of Oberlin; grandchildren, Mason, Jack (Alissa), and Collin Mumm; daughter, Sheina Reagan of McCook; ex-wife, Christina Reagan of Stratton; brother Ron (Tina) Reagan of Missouri, as well as many extended family and friends.&nbsp; Graveside services and burial will be held Thursday, Oct 28, 2021 at 11:00 am in Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton, NE with fellowship following at the Christian Union Church in Stratton. Memorials are suggested to the family of James Reagan for future designation. Online Condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Hermann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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