Gary Dean Yeutter, 65, of Cozad, passed away September 17, 2021 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; He was born on February 28, 1956 to Wayne and Arlene (Fisher) Yeutter in Cozad. Gary graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1974.&nbsp; After graduation he went to work for Monroe.&nbsp; He moved to Newman Grove and went to work for the Co-Op.&nbsp; Gary married Norma Adams on September 4, 1981 in Johnson Lake.&nbsp; The couple lived in Cozad, while he worked at the elevator in Lexington.&nbsp; He went back to work for Monroe and worked for them until they closed.&nbsp; Gary went to work for John Deere as a mechanic and then a route driver at Dawson Tire. Gary loved spending time tinkering in the shop, shooting his guns, and teaching his grandkids his bad habits and everything else along the way.&nbsp; He loved people and never knew a stranger.&nbsp; Gary was an amazing husband to Norma for 40 years, an amazing father to Randi and Myriah, an amazing grandfather to Dakota, Montana, C.J., Monte, Logan, and Milee and an amazing papa to many children from Norma’s daycare. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Arlene; two infant sisters; sister Nancy (Bob) Callahan. Survivors include wife of 40 years, Norma of Cozad; son, Clinton (Michelle) Yeutter; daughters, Randi (Justin) Cook of Cozad; Myriah (Austin) Durner of Farnam; grandchildren, Dakota, Montana, C.J., Monte, Logan, and Milee; siblings, Ray Yeutter of Elwood, Ed (Ann) Yeutter of Lexington, Penny (Martin) Egbarts of Minneapolis, KS; many nieces, nephews, and cousins that hold a special place in his heart. Memorials are suggested in Gary’s name.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Farnam High School with Pastor Greg Boller officiating.&nbsp; Private burial will be at a later date.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the book may do so noon-5:00, Friday, September 24, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Gary Dean Yeutter, 65, of Cozad, passed away September 17, 2021 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; He was born on February 28, 1956 to Wayne and Arlene (Fisher) Yeutter in Cozad. Gary graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1974.&nbsp; After graduation he went to work for Monroe.&nbsp; He moved to Newman Grove and went to work for the Co-Op.&nbsp; Gary married Norma Adams on September 4, 1981 in Johnson Lake.&nbsp; The couple lived in Cozad, while he worked at the elevator in Lexington.&nbsp; He went back to work for Monroe and worked for them until they closed.&nbsp; Gary went to work for John Deere as a mechanic and then a route driver at Dawson Tire. Gary loved spending time tinkering in the shop, shooting his guns, and teaching his grandkids his bad habits and everything else along the way.&nbsp; He loved people and never knew a stranger.&nbsp; Gary was an amazing husband to Norma for 40 years, an amazing father to Randi and Myriah, an amazing grandfather to Dakota, Montana, C.J., Monte, Logan, and Milee and an amazing papa to many children from Norma’s daycare. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Arlene; two infant sisters; sister Nancy (Bob) Callahan. Survivors include wife of 40 years, Norma of Cozad; son, Clinton (Michelle) Yeutter; daughters, Randi (Justin) Cook of Cozad; Myriah (Austin) Durner of Farnam; grandchildren, Dakota, Montana, C.J., Monte, Logan, and Milee; siblings, Ray Yeutter of Elwood, Ed (Ann) Yeutter of Lexington, Penny (Martin) Egbarts of Minneapolis, KS; many nieces, nephews, and cousins that hold a special place in his heart. Memorials are suggested in Gary’s name.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Farnam High School with Pastor Greg Boller officiating.&nbsp; Private burial will be at a later date.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the book may do so noon-5:00, Friday, September 24, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which in charge of arrangements.

Gary D. Yeutter (1956-2021)

Cynthia Marie Kelly, 70, of North Platte, NE passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Linden Court, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 28, 1951 in Sutherland, she was the daughter of Robert L. Goedert and Eleanor J. (Coates) Goedert.&nbsp; Following the early death of Robert, Eleanor remarried Lyle B. Prell, who lovingly helped raise their family.&nbsp;&nbsp; Cynthia graduated from North Platte High School in 1969, and graduated from Mid-Plains Community College, where she later taught dental assistant classes.&nbsp; She was married to Michael Kelly on August 14, 1971 in Sutherland, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage this year.&nbsp; Cynthia would go on to raise her 3 children and be an integral part of the family ranch. Cynthia had a kind heart, showed amazing grace, and had a fierce love for her family. She was generous and kind – a true genuine soul that warmed all those around her. She was a real lady, a tireless warrior, a complete class act.&nbsp; Cynthia enjoyed summers in Montana with family and on the river at the ranch, as well as Lake Maloney with friends and family. Cynthia loved to travel - especially to Estes Park, Arizona and Ireland. In 2010, Mike and Cynthia moved from the ranch to Lake Maloney and grew to love their time there together. Cynthia always had a smile to share with those around her and continued to keep that smile and sense of humor through it all. She never stopped being a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, or friend. Cynthia was a member of the Nebraska Cattlewomen’s Association and served on the Grape and Sizzle Committee for many years. Cynthia also dedicated many hours to the Alter Society at the Sacred Heart Church in Sutherland.&nbsp; In 2010, Cynthia was elected to the Board of Directors at Western Nebraska Bank.&nbsp; Surviving her, in addition to her husband, Mike, are children, Daniel J. Kelly (special friend Michelle Hopken) of Sutherland, Marcy J. Hunter (Ryan) of North Platte, and Thomas J. Kelly of Sutherland; grandchildren, Conley Kelly, Charles Hunter, Samuel Hunter and Liam Hunter; siblings, DiAnn Kolkman (Rick) of Omaha, Sally VanHemelryck (Martin) of Hysham, MT, Larren Frye of Broken Bow and Casey Prell (Marla) of Miles City, MT; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Goedert and Eleanor and Lyle Prell. A book signing will be from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21st at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with The Reverend Vidya Sagar Arikotla celebrant. Lunch will follow the mass and the burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Sutherland afterwards.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church.&nbsp; The service will be livestreamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Cynthia Marie Kelly, 70, of North Platte, NE passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Linden Court, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 28, 1951 in Sutherland, she was the daughter of Robert L. Goedert and Eleanor J. (Coates) Goedert.&nbsp; Following the early death of Robert, Eleanor remarried Lyle B. Prell, who lovingly helped raise their family.&nbsp;&nbsp; Cynthia graduated from North Platte High School in 1969, and graduated from Mid-Plains Community College, where she later taught dental assistant classes.&nbsp; She was married to Michael Kelly on August 14, 1971 in Sutherland, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage this year.&nbsp; Cynthia would go on to raise her 3 children and be an integral part of the family ranch. Cynthia had a kind heart, showed amazing grace, and had a fierce love for her family. She was generous and kind – a true genuine soul that warmed all those around her. She was a real lady, a tireless warrior, a complete class act.&nbsp; Cynthia enjoyed summers in Montana with family and on the river at the ranch, as well as Lake Maloney with friends and family. Cynthia loved to travel - especially to Estes Park, Arizona and Ireland. In 2010, Mike and Cynthia moved from the ranch to Lake Maloney and grew to love their time there together. Cynthia always had a smile to share with those around her and continued to keep that smile and sense of humor through it all. She never stopped being a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, or friend. Cynthia was a member of the Nebraska Cattlewomen’s Association and served on the Grape and Sizzle Committee for many years. Cynthia also dedicated many hours to the Alter Society at the Sacred Heart Church in Sutherland.&nbsp; In 2010, Cynthia was elected to the Board of Directors at Western Nebraska Bank.&nbsp; Surviving her, in addition to her husband, Mike, are children, Daniel J. Kelly (special friend Michelle Hopken) of Sutherland, Marcy J. Hunter (Ryan) of North Platte, and Thomas J. Kelly of Sutherland; grandchildren, Conley Kelly, Charles Hunter, Samuel Hunter and Liam Hunter; siblings, DiAnn Kolkman (Rick) of Omaha, Sally VanHemelryck (Martin) of Hysham, MT, Larren Frye of Broken Bow and Casey Prell (Marla) of Miles City, MT; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Goedert and Eleanor and Lyle Prell. A book signing will be from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21st at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with The Reverend Vidya Sagar Arikotla celebrant. Lunch will follow the mass and the burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Sutherland afterwards.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church.&nbsp; The service will be livestreamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Cynthia Marie Kelly (1951-2021)

Rachel Lynn Spady, 50, of North Platte, passed away September 11, 2021, in Arnold, Nebraska. &nbsp; She was born October 12, 1970 to Robert and Candy (Spotanski) Spady, in Hastings, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; Rachel graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1989.&nbsp; After graduation she went to Kearney State College, Kearney, Nebraska and then received her nursing degree from the University Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Rachel worked at nursing homes in North Platte and Kearney.&nbsp; She also, worked at the family business, Bob Spady Buick, GMC for some time. &nbsp; Rachel loved animals and saved many cats.&nbsp; She had a big heart, loved taking care of older people and will always be remembered as a very hard worker.&nbsp;&nbsp; Left to cherish Rachel’s memory is her mother, Candy Spady, North Platte; sister, Gretchen (Joe) Swift, North Platte; niece, Gabriella Swift and nephew, Jacob Swift of North Platte and special friend, Jeff Kottwitz, Arnold, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; Rachel is preceded in death by her father, Bob Spady; grandparents, Steve and Julia Spotanski, Fred and Mabel Spady. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pawsitive Partners in Rachel’s memory. A private service for family and friends will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 20, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Reverend Vidya Sagar Arikolta as celebrant.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Rachel Lynn Spady, 50, of North Platte, passed away September 11, 2021, in Arnold, Nebraska. &nbsp; She was born October 12, 1970 to Robert and Candy (Spotanski) Spady, in Hastings, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; Rachel graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1989.&nbsp; After graduation she went to Kearney State College, Kearney, Nebraska and then received her nursing degree from the University Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Rachel worked at nursing homes in North Platte and Kearney.&nbsp; She also, worked at the family business, Bob Spady Buick, GMC for some time. &nbsp; Rachel loved animals and saved many cats.&nbsp; She had a big heart, loved taking care of older people and will always be remembered as a very hard worker.&nbsp;&nbsp; Left to cherish Rachel’s memory is her mother, Candy Spady, North Platte; sister, Gretchen (Joe) Swift, North Platte; niece, Gabriella Swift and nephew, Jacob Swift of North Platte and special friend, Jeff Kottwitz, Arnold, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; Rachel is preceded in death by her father, Bob Spady; grandparents, Steve and Julia Spotanski, Fred and Mabel Spady. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pawsitive Partners in Rachel’s memory. A private service for family and friends will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 20, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Reverend Vidya Sagar Arikolta as celebrant.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rachel Lynn Spady (1970-2021)

Graveside service for Jim Johnson age 85 of Cody will be held on Saturday 18th&nbsp;at 2:00 CT at the McCain Cemetery in Stapleton, NE.&nbsp; Mr. Johnson passed away on Sept. 13 at his home north of Cody.

Survivors include his wife, Jacquelyn of Cody; daughters, Judy Starke, Patty Powers, and Christy Ross; son - Jay Johnson; and brother, Jerry Johnson.

Graveside service for Jim Johnson age 85 of Cody will be held on Saturday 18th&nbsp;at 2:00 CT at the McCain Cemetery in Stapleton, NE.&nbsp; Mr. Johnson passed away on Sept. 13 at his home north of Cody.Survivors include his wife, Jacquelyn of Cody; daughters, Judy Starke, Patty Powers, and Christy Ross; son - Jay Johnson; and brother, Jerry Johnson.

James Johnson (1936-2021)

Russell Dean Carr was born in Sacramento, California on October 8, 1959, to James Dean and Hazel Hahn Carr.&nbsp; Russ’ dad was a member of the Air Force; he was an air traffic controller.&nbsp; The family was stationed in several places throughout the years.&nbsp; Russ lived in South Carolina, in Germany 2 years; first in a small town called Freising outside of Munich, and then in Berlin. &nbsp;The Carr family also lived in New Jersey where he and Mike caught snapping turtles at a pond (and got in trouble for that).&nbsp; Russ lived in Hemet, California when his dad was based in Iceland.&nbsp; He then lived at Luke Airforce Base in Phoenix, AZ and then moved back to Hemet, CA where Russ graduated from high school.&nbsp; Russ loved boxing when he was young. Russ married his high school sweetheart Rheo Fett, in 1979.&nbsp; They were married for 8 years and lived in Hemet, Phoenix, Hemet again and Moreno, CA, divorcing in 1987. &nbsp;&nbsp;He worked as a cement finisher in the 70’s and 80’s.&nbsp; Russ lived with his girlfriend Lucy in Manderson, WY until 1994 when she died of lupus and kidney failure. &nbsp; &nbsp; Russ and Kathy Jo Peterson Murray Hale were married on April 25, 2004, at Pactola Lake, South Dakota.&nbsp;Russ and Kathy became best friends in the late 90s when they both worked for a treatment center.&nbsp; Kathy was raising her 4-year-old grandson, Christopher, and presented Russ with a package deal of an instant family which he told her he always wanted.&nbsp; Russ didn’t have any biological children.&nbsp; On the day of the outdoor wedding the weather was ever-changing throughout the wedding day, tampering with pre-planned events.&nbsp;&nbsp; It rained, it hailed, it snowed and then the sun shined; similar to the 17-year marriage of Russ and Kathy! Russ, Kathy, and Chris lived in Hay Springs, NE, Rapid City, SD, Pine Bluffs, WY, Cheyenne, WY, Crookston, NE, and Valentine, NE.&nbsp; Russ worked in the retail business in the later years of his life; he was a people person.&nbsp; He enjoyed helping others and making people happy.&nbsp; Russ enjoyed working with his Bomgaars family in Valentine these past years where he called his co-workers his friends. Russ and Kathy took turns working throughout the years so that one of them was available for Chris while he was growing up.&nbsp; Chris required a little extra parental support in going to school.&nbsp; When Chris graduated from the 8th&nbsp;grade, Russ received an award of “Perfect Attendance”!&nbsp; Russ was a wonderful dad to Chris, and he couldn’t have been more loving and devoted to raising him as his own. Russ was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. &nbsp;He has many friends across the country, and he loved the fellowship.&nbsp; He celebrated 7 years of sobriety on July 23, 2021.&nbsp; He was an excellent role model of the willingness to change that it takes to live a life of sobriety one day at a time.&nbsp; Russ supported many people on their paths to sobriety. Russ loved fishing; he especially liked to go fishing alone.&nbsp; He found peace and serenity in being in nature. &nbsp;&nbsp;Russ loved to be on a boat in the water and he spent much of his childhood on a boat fishing in the Colorado River with his Grandpa Carr and family. &nbsp;Russ used to go with his dad, Uncle Braswell, and Aunt Leenie “Jeeping” in the “dunes” of California and fishing at the Salton Sea.&nbsp; Russ also liked to go camping and kayaking.&nbsp; When Russ found the old motorhome to fix up, he really scored!&nbsp; He paid $300 for that motorhome, and he had years of camping with it; on its last trip it had to be pulled back to the house. Russ had a love for CB radios and Ham radio.&nbsp; He spent hours dialing in and talking on the radio to people in Australia and other places.&nbsp; He had a whip antenna on top of his house and had a license to communicate with others via the radio when he lived in Wyoming.&nbsp; His CB handle was “Mavrik”. Russ loved motorcycles.&nbsp; He loved to ride both alone and with others.&nbsp; He began going to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2010.&nbsp; He only missed one Rally afterwards and that was due to Covid-19 and a shoulder surgery.&nbsp; Russ and Kathy had many rides on their bikes with friends from WY and NE.&nbsp; Russ loved humor. &nbsp;He had a quick wit and he loved practical jokes and making people laugh.&nbsp; He had nicknames for many of his friends (some knew their nickname, and some didn’t!)&nbsp; The more he could keep you guessing the better.&nbsp; He had a unique ability to talk with a sober face and convince you of whatever he wanted.&nbsp; It was always hard to determine whether his story was true or not because of his “poker face.” Russ liked to tell the story of how he put a katydid on Grandpa Leonard Carr’s boot and the katydid climbed up his pants. &nbsp;He had to drop his pants and shake them out to rid the bug.&nbsp; Russ got up and started running and grandpa chased him down the street in his underwear.&nbsp; Russ said he didn’t go home until after dark that night!&nbsp; He had another story about a bobcat that we just can’t share here. Russ would share another story of how “my grandma tried to kill me when I was a kid”.&nbsp; Grandma “Ethel” Hahn had a doorbell at the front door and at the back door.&nbsp; Russ would ring the bell and hide; watching his grandma become frustrated at no one being at the door.&nbsp; She finally caught him and chased him down the street telling him she was going to kill him when she caught him.&nbsp; Sources say he wasn’t the only one she tried to kill! Russ liked Facebook; particularly liking to “stir the pot of drama” when he could.&nbsp; He enjoyed getting reactions to his Facebook posts!&nbsp; Facebook became a great source of entertainment for him, especially the last couple years.&nbsp; He watched boxing, comedy, and YouTube on TV often.&nbsp; He also had a great love of music from many genres. Russ is survived by his wife, Kathy and son Christopher of Valentine, NE, sons Steve Murray (Veronica) of Sturgis, MS, Kevin Murray (Jamie) and Rodney Murray (Melissa) of Crookston, NE, mother, Hazel Carr and brother Mike Carr of LaGrange, WY, sisters Janene Walt of Phoenix, AZ and Natalie Fox of Cheyenne, WY, father-in-law Rex Dale Peterson, mother-in-law Iva Vinelle Hamar Peterson, brother-in-law Floyd Peterson (Kathy) of Rapid City, SD and sister-in-law Pamela Bohman (Tom) of Minot, ND, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 1 aunt, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many lifelong friends. Russ was preceded in death by his father, James Dean Carr (1933-2011), several aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. Funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Valentine.&nbsp; Sandoz Chapel of the Pines was in charge of service arrangements. Funeral service for Russell Carr age 61 of Valentine will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18th&nbsp;at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Valentine.&nbsp; Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Friday, at 7 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines.&nbsp; Mr. Carr passed away on Sept. 10th&nbsp;in North Platte.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Russell Dean Carr was born in Sacramento, California on October 8, 1959, to James Dean and Hazel Hahn Carr.&nbsp; Russ’ dad was a member of the Air Force; he was an air traffic controller.&nbsp; The family was stationed in several places throughout the years.&nbsp; Russ lived in South Carolina, in Germany 2 years; first in a small town called Freising outside of Munich, and then in Berlin. &nbsp;The Carr family also lived in New Jersey where he and Mike caught snapping turtles at a pond (and got in trouble for that).&nbsp; Russ lived in Hemet, California when his dad was based in Iceland.&nbsp; He then lived at Luke Airforce Base in Phoenix, AZ and then moved back to Hemet, CA where Russ graduated from high school.&nbsp; Russ loved boxing when he was young. Russ married his high school sweetheart Rheo Fett, in 1979.&nbsp; They were married for 8 years and lived in Hemet, Phoenix, Hemet again and Moreno, CA, divorcing in 1987. &nbsp;&nbsp;He worked as a cement finisher in the 70’s and 80’s.&nbsp; Russ lived with his girlfriend Lucy in Manderson, WY until 1994 when she died of lupus and kidney failure. &nbsp; &nbsp; Russ and Kathy Jo Peterson Murray Hale were married on April 25, 2004, at Pactola Lake, South Dakota.&nbsp;Russ and Kathy became best friends in the late 90s when they both worked for a treatment center.&nbsp; Kathy was raising her 4-year-old grandson, Christopher, and presented Russ with a package deal of an instant family which he told her he always wanted.&nbsp; Russ didn’t have any biological children.&nbsp; On the day of the outdoor wedding the weather was ever-changing throughout the wedding day, tampering with pre-planned events.&nbsp;&nbsp; It rained, it hailed, it snowed and then the sun shined; similar to the 17-year marriage of Russ and Kathy! Russ, Kathy, and Chris lived in Hay Springs, NE, Rapid City, SD, Pine Bluffs, WY, Cheyenne, WY, Crookston, NE, and Valentine, NE.&nbsp; Russ worked in the retail business in the later years of his life; he was a people person.&nbsp; He enjoyed helping others and making people happy.&nbsp; Russ enjoyed working with his Bomgaars family in Valentine these past years where he called his co-workers his friends. Russ and Kathy took turns working throughout the years so that one of them was available for Chris while he was growing up.&nbsp; Chris required a little extra parental support in going to school.&nbsp; When Chris graduated from the 8th&nbsp;grade, Russ received an award of “Perfect Attendance”!&nbsp; Russ was a wonderful dad to Chris, and he couldn’t have been more loving and devoted to raising him as his own. Russ was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. &nbsp;He has many friends across the country, and he loved the fellowship.&nbsp; He celebrated 7 years of sobriety on July 23, 2021.&nbsp; He was an excellent role model of the willingness to change that it takes to live a life of sobriety one day at a time.&nbsp; Russ supported many people on their paths to sobriety. Russ loved fishing; he especially liked to go fishing alone.&nbsp; He found peace and serenity in being in nature. &nbsp;&nbsp;Russ loved to be on a boat in the water and he spent much of his childhood on a boat fishing in the Colorado River with his Grandpa Carr and family. &nbsp;Russ used to go with his dad, Uncle Braswell, and Aunt Leenie “Jeeping” in the “dunes” of California and fishing at the Salton Sea.&nbsp; Russ also liked to go camping and kayaking.&nbsp; When Russ found the old motorhome to fix up, he really scored!&nbsp; He paid $300 for that motorhome, and he had years of camping with it; on its last trip it had to be pulled back to the house. Russ had a love for CB radios and Ham radio.&nbsp; He spent hours dialing in and talking on the radio to people in Australia and other places.&nbsp; He had a whip antenna on top of his house and had a license to communicate with others via the radio when he lived in Wyoming.&nbsp; His CB handle was “Mavrik”. Russ loved motorcycles.&nbsp; He loved to ride both alone and with others.&nbsp; He began going to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2010.&nbsp; He only missed one Rally afterwards and that was due to Covid-19 and a shoulder surgery.&nbsp; Russ and Kathy had many rides on their bikes with friends from WY and NE.&nbsp; Russ loved humor. &nbsp;He had a quick wit and he loved practical jokes and making people laugh.&nbsp; He had nicknames for many of his friends (some knew their nickname, and some didn’t!)&nbsp; The more he could keep you guessing the better.&nbsp; He had a unique ability to talk with a sober face and convince you of whatever he wanted.&nbsp; It was always hard to determine whether his story was true or not because of his “poker face.” Russ liked to tell the story of how he put a katydid on Grandpa Leonard Carr’s boot and the katydid climbed up his pants. &nbsp;He had to drop his pants and shake them out to rid the bug.&nbsp; Russ got up and started running and grandpa chased him down the street in his underwear.&nbsp; Russ said he didn’t go home until after dark that night!&nbsp; He had another story about a bobcat that we just can’t share here. Russ would share another story of how “my grandma tried to kill me when I was a kid”.&nbsp; Grandma “Ethel” Hahn had a doorbell at the front door and at the back door.&nbsp; Russ would ring the bell and hide; watching his grandma become frustrated at no one being at the door.&nbsp; She finally caught him and chased him down the street telling him she was going to kill him when she caught him.&nbsp; Sources say he wasn’t the only one she tried to kill! Russ liked Facebook; particularly liking to “stir the pot of drama” when he could.&nbsp; He enjoyed getting reactions to his Facebook posts!&nbsp; Facebook became a great source of entertainment for him, especially the last couple years.&nbsp; He watched boxing, comedy, and YouTube on TV often.&nbsp; He also had a great love of music from many genres. Russ is survived by his wife, Kathy and son Christopher of Valentine, NE, sons Steve Murray (Veronica) of Sturgis, MS, Kevin Murray (Jamie) and Rodney Murray (Melissa) of Crookston, NE, mother, Hazel Carr and brother Mike Carr of LaGrange, WY, sisters Janene Walt of Phoenix, AZ and Natalie Fox of Cheyenne, WY, father-in-law Rex Dale Peterson, mother-in-law Iva Vinelle Hamar Peterson, brother-in-law Floyd Peterson (Kathy) of Rapid City, SD and sister-in-law Pamela Bohman (Tom) of Minot, ND, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 1 aunt, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many lifelong friends. Russ was preceded in death by his father, James Dean Carr (1933-2011), several aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. Funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Valentine.&nbsp; Sandoz Chapel of the Pines was in charge of service arrangements. Funeral service for Russell Carr age 61 of Valentine will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18th&nbsp;at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Valentine.&nbsp; Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Friday, at 7 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines.&nbsp; Mr. Carr passed away on Sept. 10th&nbsp;in North Platte.&nbsp;

Russell Carr (1959-2021)

Dick Lee Holeman age 73 of Arcadia, NE passed away at home September 16, 2021. Funeral services will be Monday, September 20, 2021, at 10:00 am at the Church of God in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Gary Alloway officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Lee Park Cemetery west of Arcadia. A visitation will take place on Sunday, September 19th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm with family greeting 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com. Dick Lee Holeman was born at 6 am in Loup City, NE on October 14, 1947, to Donnell I. and Gertrude I. Holeman. He was the youngest of six with four brothers and one sister. Dick went to country schools, Westside and Deem, until 8th grade graduation. He graduated from Ansley High School in 1966. After one year at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Dick volunteered for the draft and entered the army on January 10, 1968. He had basic training in Ft. Lewis, WA, and AIT (advanced infantry training) in Ft. Ord, CA. He then spent 17 months in Germany driving for high-ranking officers. During that time, Dick was awarded the National Defense Service Medal Expert M-14 and the Army Commendation Medal. He was honorably discharged as an E-5 Sergeant on Dec. 30, 1969. After returning to the United States, Dick married Peggy Lou Woodward on April 12, 1970, in Callaway, NE. Together they had four children. Dick worked for the Lazy S L Ranch southwest of Callaway, NE with Grayston and Margorie Cool for four years and with Leroy and Loretta Kuck in Bertrand, NE for three years. In January of 1977, Dick and his family moved to their current ranch. He was a Myrtle Township board member a total of 20 years off and on. And he worked at the Custer County Highway Dept. as a mechanic for 22 years and retired in December of 2019. On September 16, 2021, he died peacefully at home with his family close by. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and one sister-in-law, June Holeman. He is survived by his brothers and sister—Eugene and Louise Holeman, Harold and Lois Holeman, Reuben Holeman, Donnell Holeman, and Sharon and Robert John—his wife, Peggy, and their children—Shelley R. and Todd Boldt - Riverdale, NE; Devon L. and Heidi Holeman - Cody, WY; Sheryl L. and Scott Pfeiler - Glenwood, IA; and Susan A. and Gary Alloway - Bristol, PA—along with 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Dick enjoyed the ranch, cattle, horses, and family, and he was very proud of his children and their families. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed.

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 </figure>Dick Lee Holeman age 73 of Arcadia, NE passed away at home September 16, 2021. Funeral services will be Monday, September 20, 2021, at 10:00 am at the Church of God in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Gary Alloway officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Lee Park Cemetery west of Arcadia. A visitation will take place on Sunday, September 19th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm with family greeting 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com. Dick Lee Holeman was born at 6 am in Loup City, NE on October 14, 1947, to Donnell I. and Gertrude I. Holeman. He was the youngest of six with four brothers and one sister. Dick went to country schools, Westside and Deem, until 8th grade graduation. He graduated from Ansley High School in 1966. After one year at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Dick volunteered for the draft and entered the army on January 10, 1968. He had basic training in Ft. Lewis, WA, and AIT (advanced infantry training) in Ft. Ord, CA. He then spent 17 months in Germany driving for high-ranking officers. During that time, Dick was awarded the National Defense Service Medal Expert M-14 and the Army Commendation Medal. He was honorably discharged as an E-5 Sergeant on Dec. 30, 1969. After returning to the United States, Dick married Peggy Lou Woodward on April 12, 1970, in Callaway, NE. Together they had four children. Dick worked for the Lazy S L Ranch southwest of Callaway, NE with Grayston and Margorie Cool for four years and with Leroy and Loretta Kuck in Bertrand, NE for three years. In January of 1977, Dick and his family moved to their current ranch. He was a Myrtle Township board member a total of 20 years off and on. And he worked at the Custer County Highway Dept. as a mechanic for 22 years and retired in December of 2019. On September 16, 2021, he died peacefully at home with his family close by. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and one sister-in-law, June Holeman. He is survived by his brothers and sister—Eugene and Louise Holeman, Harold and Lois Holeman, Reuben Holeman, Donnell Holeman, and Sharon and Robert John—his wife, Peggy, and their children—Shelley R. and Todd Boldt - Riverdale, NE; Devon L. and Heidi Holeman - Cody, WY; Sheryl L. and Scott Pfeiler - Glenwood, IA; and Susan A. and Gary Alloway - Bristol, PA—along with 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Dick enjoyed the ranch, cattle, horses, and family, and he was very proud of his children and their families. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed.

Dick Holeman (1947-2021)

Oren Eugene Carter, age 95, of McCook, NE passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.&nbsp; Oren was born April 7, 1926 in McClave, CO to Simeon J. and Jessie M. (Hartford) Carter. He was one of eleven siblings who attended elementary school in and around McClave.&nbsp; He later graduated from Colome High School in Colome, South Dakota in 1946.&nbsp; Following high school, Oren enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country from 1946-1947 and then again from 1950-1952 at which time he was Honorably Discharged.&nbsp; Oren worked at many jobs over the years including the local elevator, on the railroad, in construction and at Dayco Rubber Products.&nbsp; He was a 50+ year member of Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook where he served on various committees and sang in the choir.&nbsp; Oren married Eleanor Ruth (Nelms) Carter on September 5, 1970 at Memorial United Methodist Church. &nbsp;&nbsp; Oren was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eleanor Carter; eight brothers, Warren, Bryan, Ernest, Harvey, Marion, Calvin, Wayne and Forrest Carter; and two sisters, Velma Shade and Norma Dawson. Those left to celebrate his life include brother-in-law, Roger Nelms of McCook, NE; sisters-in-law, Dona Nelms of Cambridge, NE and Shirley Nelms of McCook, NE; his many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.

Services will be held Tuesday, September 21 at 10:30 am at Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook with burial with military honors to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation with family present will be the preceding Monday evening from 5 - 7 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Oren Eugene Carter, age 95, of McCook, NE passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.&nbsp; Oren was born April 7, 1926 in McClave, CO to Simeon J. and Jessie M. (Hartford) Carter. He was one of eleven siblings who attended elementary school in and around McClave.&nbsp; He later graduated from Colome High School in Colome, South Dakota in 1946.&nbsp; Following high school, Oren enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country from 1946-1947 and then again from 1950-1952 at which time he was Honorably Discharged.&nbsp; Oren worked at many jobs over the years including the local elevator, on the railroad, in construction and at Dayco Rubber Products.&nbsp; He was a 50+ year member of Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook where he served on various committees and sang in the choir.&nbsp; Oren married Eleanor Ruth (Nelms) Carter on September 5, 1970 at Memorial United Methodist Church. &nbsp;&nbsp; Oren was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eleanor Carter; eight brothers, Warren, Bryan, Ernest, Harvey, Marion, Calvin, Wayne and Forrest Carter; and two sisters, Velma Shade and Norma Dawson. Those left to celebrate his life include brother-in-law, Roger Nelms of McCook, NE; sisters-in-law, Dona Nelms of Cambridge, NE and Shirley Nelms of McCook, NE; his many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.Services will be held Tuesday, September 21 at 10:30 am at Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook with burial with military honors to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation with family present will be the preceding Monday evening from 5 - 7 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Oren Eugene Carter (1926-2021)

Gladys Irene Tharp was called to the Lord on September 15, 2021, at the Golden Hours Convalescent Home. Gladys was born on April 13, 1920, to Elmer and Hazel Kent in Imperial, NE. She was married to Charles Tharp on October 9, 1938. During their 66 years of marriage, they went to dances, played cards, went golfing, traveled, and went to Arizona in the winters. Gladys worked alongside Charles during his many years as an auctioneer. Especially during the annual Tharp's machinery auction. Gladys started every day reading the Bible, praying, and saying, " This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." She spent her life loving the Lord and His people. Gladys spent many hours volunteering for her church, and her joyful personality touched many lives of all ages. She loved singing in the choir. She painted nails for the ladies in the nursing home until late in her 80s. She helped start the Cub Scouts in Grant. She cherished her Eastern Star years. She willingly helped out whenever called by anyone. Gladys will be remembered for her years running the Tharp's Drive Inn, where many students were given a chance for a job. Later in life, she enjoyed playing cards with fellow residents at Westview, watching the Rockies games, and reading. She loved making and giving away her peanut butter balls. People could feel her Faith in whatever she did. Gladys treasured family the most, all of them, anytime, anywhere, doing whatever they wanted. She traveled with them, went to ballgames, played cards, laughed, and enjoyed them all. She particularly loved the family reunions in various places where they all gathered. Exceptional support was given by her nephew and wife, Mike and Sandy Leahy. Survivors include three daughters and one son: Dee Ann Dubbert (Riley) of Holyoke, CO; Dee Etta Long of Ft. Collins, CO; Kenton Tharp (Bonnie) of Amherst, MA; Charlene Cromwell (John) of Yankton, SD; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Proceeding Gladys in death; her parents, husband, sister, brother, grandchild, and many friends. Memorials can be directed to the Grant Methodist Church or the Westview Retirement Community. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 2:00 PM, at the Grant Methodist Church with Pastor Joey Flores officiating. Inurnment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gladys Irene Tharp was called to the Lord on September 15, 2021, at the Golden Hours Convalescent Home. Gladys was born on April 13, 1920, to Elmer and Hazel Kent in Imperial, NE. She was married to Charles Tharp on October 9, 1938. During their 66 years of marriage, they went to dances, played cards, went golfing, traveled, and went to Arizona in the winters. Gladys worked alongside Charles during his many years as an auctioneer. Especially during the annual Tharp's machinery auction. Gladys started every day reading the Bible, praying, and saying, " This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." She spent her life loving the Lord and His people. Gladys spent many hours volunteering for her church, and her joyful personality touched many lives of all ages. She loved singing in the choir. She painted nails for the ladies in the nursing home until late in her 80s. She helped start the Cub Scouts in Grant. She cherished her Eastern Star years. She willingly helped out whenever called by anyone. Gladys will be remembered for her years running the Tharp's Drive Inn, where many students were given a chance for a job. Later in life, she enjoyed playing cards with fellow residents at Westview, watching the Rockies games, and reading. She loved making and giving away her peanut butter balls. People could feel her Faith in whatever she did. Gladys treasured family the most, all of them, anytime, anywhere, doing whatever they wanted. She traveled with them, went to ballgames, played cards, laughed, and enjoyed them all. She particularly loved the family reunions in various places where they all gathered. Exceptional support was given by her nephew and wife, Mike and Sandy Leahy. Survivors include three daughters and one son: Dee Ann Dubbert (Riley) of Holyoke, CO; Dee Etta Long of Ft. Collins, CO; Kenton Tharp (Bonnie) of Amherst, MA; Charlene Cromwell (John) of Yankton, SD; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Proceeding Gladys in death; her parents, husband, sister, brother, grandchild, and many friends. Memorials can be directed to the Grant Methodist Church or the Westview Retirement Community. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 2:00 PM, at the Grant Methodist Church with Pastor Joey Flores officiating. Inurnment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gladys Tharp (1920-2021)

Thomas Howard Jensen, 68, of McCook, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska.&nbsp; Tom was born on April 10, 1953, in Concordia, Kansas to Harold Delmer and Helen (Drowen) Jensen.&nbsp; He attended school at Salina Central High School in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; In August of 1976, Thomas married Betty Price in Salina.&nbsp; The couple lived for a short time in Kansas before moving to McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Tom provided for his family as a cook at many area restaurants.&nbsp; When not working, he enjoyed camping and fishing.&nbsp; Betty preceded Tom in death.&nbsp; He later starting dating Della Matson and the two would remain together until his passing. &nbsp;They spent many years in Bullhead, Arizona before moving back to McCook to be closer to family. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Helen; wife, Betty; son, Thomas Jensen Jr; stepsons, Richard, Galen, and James Fisher; brothers, Robert, Albert, Everett, and George; and sister, Shirley. Survivors include, partner, Della Matson; son, John (Cindy) Jensen, daughters, Tamera (Gerald) Judd and Judy Green; daughter-in-law, Taneha Jensen; brothers, John and Donnie and sister, Betty. A Celebration of Life Gathering will take place at the picnic shelter at Barnett Park in McCook on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11:00 AM.&nbsp; Lunch will follow.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Thomas Jensen for future designation. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Thomas Howard Jensen, 68, of McCook, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska.&nbsp; Tom was born on April 10, 1953, in Concordia, Kansas to Harold Delmer and Helen (Drowen) Jensen.&nbsp; He attended school at Salina Central High School in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; In August of 1976, Thomas married Betty Price in Salina.&nbsp; The couple lived for a short time in Kansas before moving to McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Tom provided for his family as a cook at many area restaurants.&nbsp; When not working, he enjoyed camping and fishing.&nbsp; Betty preceded Tom in death.&nbsp; He later starting dating Della Matson and the two would remain together until his passing. &nbsp;They spent many years in Bullhead, Arizona before moving back to McCook to be closer to family. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Helen; wife, Betty; son, Thomas Jensen Jr; stepsons, Richard, Galen, and James Fisher; brothers, Robert, Albert, Everett, and George; and sister, Shirley. Survivors include, partner, Della Matson; son, John (Cindy) Jensen, daughters, Tamera (Gerald) Judd and Judy Green; daughter-in-law, Taneha Jensen; brothers, John and Donnie and sister, Betty. A Celebration of Life Gathering will take place at the picnic shelter at Barnett Park in McCook on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11:00 AM.&nbsp; Lunch will follow.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Thomas Jensen for future designation. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Thomas Howard Jensen (1953-2021)

&nbsp; Timothy Edward Owens, age 48, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home in Ogallala .&nbsp;&nbsp; Cremation was chosen, No services are scheduled at this time.&nbsp; Online condolences may be sent by going to www.drauckerfh.com by pushing on the "Share a Memory" button. Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with the&nbsp; arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp; Timothy Edward Owens, age 48, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home in Ogallala .&nbsp;&nbsp; Cremation was chosen, No services are scheduled at this time.&nbsp; Online condolences may be sent by going to www.drauckerfh.com by pushing on the "Share a Memory" button. Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with the&nbsp; arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Timothy E. Owens (1972-2021)

Catherine Ellen “Kate” Schumacher, 73, of North Platte, passed away September 15, 2021 at home.&nbsp; She was born on August 11, 1948 to Robert and Georgia (Adkins) Crosier in Omaha. Kate graduated from St. Edward High School with the class of 1966.&nbsp; She married James Schumacher in 1966 and to this union two children were born, Barbara Lynn and Benjamin James.&nbsp; Kate moved to North Platte in 1979 and attended North Platte Beauty Academy.&nbsp; She worked at Regis for several years.&nbsp; After retirement, she kept herself busy with many little jobs.&nbsp; Kate was very much a spitfire that always spoke her mind, yet she had a very tender heart. Survivors include two children, Barb (Mike) Kelsey of North Platte, Ben (Teresa) Schumacher of North Platte; grandchildren, Lincoln (Alle) Schumacher of North Platte, Katie (Kent) Smith of North Platte; great grandchildren, Jude and Lucy; siblings, Diana Klassen of St. Edward, Phyllis (Mick) Case of Arizona, Pam (Dean) Miller of St. Edward, Larry (Heather) Crosier of North Platte, Kevin Crosier of North Platte; special friend, Bruce; numerous other family members and friends. Kate was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Georgia; brother, Daran Crosier. Memorials are suggested to Pawsitive Partners.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Private family services will be held at a later date.

Catherine Ellen “Kate” Schumacher, 73, of North Platte, passed away September 15, 2021 at home.&nbsp; She was born on August 11, 1948 to Robert and Georgia (Adkins) Crosier in Omaha. Kate graduated from St. Edward High School with the class of 1966.&nbsp; She married James Schumacher in 1966 and to this union two children were born, Barbara Lynn and Benjamin James.&nbsp; Kate moved to North Platte in 1979 and attended North Platte Beauty Academy.&nbsp; She worked at Regis for several years.&nbsp; After retirement, she kept herself busy with many little jobs.&nbsp; Kate was very much a spitfire that always spoke her mind, yet she had a very tender heart. Survivors include two children, Barb (Mike) Kelsey of North Platte, Ben (Teresa) Schumacher of North Platte; grandchildren, Lincoln (Alle) Schumacher of North Platte, Katie (Kent) Smith of North Platte; great grandchildren, Jude and Lucy; siblings, Diana Klassen of St. Edward, Phyllis (Mick) Case of Arizona, Pam (Dean) Miller of St. Edward, Larry (Heather) Crosier of North Platte, Kevin Crosier of North Platte; special friend, Bruce; numerous other family members and friends. Kate was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Georgia; brother, Daran Crosier. Memorials are suggested to Pawsitive Partners.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Private family services will be held at a later date.

Catherine "Kate" Schumacher (1948-2021)

Michael&nbsp;Carreras, age 59, of North Platte, died unexpectedly in North Platte on September 12, 2021. Michael was born at Pine Ridge, SD, on January 4, 1962, then was adopted by Carl and Margaret Carreras and grew up in Hershey and North Platte. While in high school, Michael wrestled and medaled at State. He graduated from NPHS in 1981. Michael worked various jobs over the years including on Richardson's Ranch then for the meat packing industry in Kansas and for American Door Company in North Platte. He was married to Julie Olson for a while and they had a son, Carlos. Michael was an avid Husker fan and Raiders fan and enjoyed playing pool. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Mary Carreras, son, Carlos Carreras, and sister, Carol Carreras, all of North Platte; brother, John (Sharon) Carreras, of Sioux City, IA; two granddaughters; and other family.

Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in the North Platte Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Michael&nbsp;Carreras, age 59, of North Platte, died unexpectedly in North Platte on September 12, 2021. Michael was born at Pine Ridge, SD, on January 4, 1962, then was adopted by Carl and Margaret Carreras and grew up in Hershey and North Platte. While in high school, Michael wrestled and medaled at State. He graduated from NPHS in 1981. Michael worked various jobs over the years including on Richardson's Ranch then for the meat packing industry in Kansas and for American Door Company in North Platte. He was married to Julie Olson for a while and they had a son, Carlos. Michael was an avid Husker fan and Raiders fan and enjoyed playing pool. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Mary Carreras, son, Carlos Carreras, and sister, Carol Carreras, all of North Platte; brother, John (Sharon) Carreras, of Sioux City, IA; two granddaughters; and other family. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in the North Platte Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Carreras (1962-2021)

Lanay Strever, 63, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Lexington Regional Health Center. She was born September 25, 1957 in Lexington, Nebraska, to Clifford W. and Mary L. (Osborn) Strever.&nbsp; Her childhood was spent first on the family farm north of Lexington, then in Beatrice for a couple of years and the remainder in Lexington. Lanay loved to travel and lived her adult life in Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, Germany and Lexington. Always a dreamer with a huge heart, she loved helping others. Be it family or friends, she was always there with a listening ear and encouragement to never give up. She found the good in everyone. If you knew her well, you know her love of roses was endless. She loved to grow them and collect anything and everything with a rose on it.&nbsp;&nbsp; If it had a rose, it had her name all over it. Lanay’s greatest love and her timeless legacy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She absolutely loved each one in their own way, praising and supporting them in whatever they chose in life. They were truly her pride and joy. Lanay leaves to celebrate her life; her mother, Mary Strever of Lexington; sisters, Sharmane (Al) Arnold of Springfield, Missouri, Teri Underwood of Lincoln and Jamie (Norm) Rohda of Waverly; daughter, Lisa (Keith) Mansell of Midland, Texas; son, Brandon Peterson of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren, Clifford Bailey, Jade and Gaby Brown, Alex and Lesley Reyes, Alicia Pesek, Aalyah Peterson, Natalia and Isabelle Gonzalez and Devin Prudhomme; great-grandchildren, Gaige and Granger Acker, Audrey and Carter Prudhomme. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; father, Clifford and daughter-in-law, Veronica. A reception and a time of sharing with family and friends to celebrate the life of Lanay will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 3-6 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Memorial Park in Lexington. A memorial has been established in Lanay’s honor. 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>Lanay Strever, 63, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Lexington Regional Health Center. She was born September 25, 1957 in Lexington, Nebraska, to Clifford W. and Mary L. (Osborn) Strever.&nbsp; Her childhood was spent first on the family farm north of Lexington, then in Beatrice for a couple of years and the remainder in Lexington. Lanay loved to travel and lived her adult life in Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, Germany and Lexington. Always a dreamer with a huge heart, she loved helping others. Be it family or friends, she was always there with a listening ear and encouragement to never give up. She found the good in everyone. If you knew her well, you know her love of roses was endless. She loved to grow them and collect anything and everything with a rose on it.&nbsp;&nbsp; If it had a rose, it had her name all over it. Lanay’s greatest love and her timeless legacy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She absolutely loved each one in their own way, praising and supporting them in whatever they chose in life. They were truly her pride and joy. Lanay leaves to celebrate her life; her mother, Mary Strever of Lexington; sisters, Sharmane (Al) Arnold of Springfield, Missouri, Teri Underwood of Lincoln and Jamie (Norm) Rohda of Waverly; daughter, Lisa (Keith) Mansell of Midland, Texas; son, Brandon Peterson of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren, Clifford Bailey, Jade and Gaby Brown, Alex and Lesley Reyes, Alicia Pesek, Aalyah Peterson, Natalia and Isabelle Gonzalez and Devin Prudhomme; great-grandchildren, Gaige and Granger Acker, Audrey and Carter Prudhomme. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; father, Clifford and daughter-in-law, Veronica. A reception and a time of sharing with family and friends to celebrate the life of Lanay will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 3-6 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Memorial Park in Lexington. A memorial has been established in Lanay’s honor. 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

Lanay Strever (1957-2021)

Wayne L. Canning 86, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021 in his home.&nbsp; Wayne&nbsp;was born June 28, 1935, at Grand Island, NE, the adopted son of John and Elsie (Barnes) Canning.&nbsp; He received his early education in Grand Island and Spalding School District #10, a country school, and received his middle&nbsp; and high school education at Spalding Academy, graduating in 1953. &nbsp;Mr. Canning entered the armed services on March 25, 1954. He received his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. He then went to Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS for electronics and radar school. Wayne then went to the N.E. Air Command in Newfoundland where he remained for over two years. Wayne then returned to the United States and was stationed at the Empire, MI radar site. Wayne was discharged November 18, 1957, at Selfridge, MI. &nbsp;Wayne was united in marriage to Patricia A. Zwiener, August 9, 1958, at Camden, NJ. The couple resided in Germany and France for several years. &nbsp;Wayne spent several years in Germany and France employed by RCA Service Company as a technical representative working&nbsp; with US and NATO forces in Europe. In 1960, he entered college and graduated in 1963 from Tri-State University in Angola, IN&nbsp; with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. After receiving his engineering education, he was employed by Honeywell in Minnesota and Illinois.&nbsp; In 1969, he returned to Nebraska and was employed by GRI in Kimball as chief engineer for the division. In 1972, Mr. Canning came to Ogallala,&nbsp; where he was employed by TRW and ASC as an electrical engineer for sixteen years. In late 1988, he was employed by General Dynamics in&nbsp; Fort Worth, TX and in 1994 he was employed by Industrial Midwec in Scottsbluff, NE. He retired in 2000. &nbsp;Wayne was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and music. Wayne played in numerous country bands over the years as a guitar, steel guitar, and harmonica player, as well as recording a record in his early music career. He was involved in local youth activities for several years as a VFW/NRA/4H Rifle Club Instructor, High School and Jr. High Trap Team Coach as well as being a Nebraska Hunter Safety Instructor. &nbsp;Survivors include: wife Patricia of Ogallala, five sons, and ten grandchildren: &nbsp;Douglas and wife Sheila of Ogallala and their children, Mark of Elm Creek, Jeremy and wife Sabrina of Ogallala, Alex and wife Joni of Arthur,&nbsp; Kayla Scott and husband Brandon of Ogallala. &nbsp;Bruce of Brule, NE, and son Brian and wife Tara of Ogallala. &nbsp;Chris of San Diego, CA. &nbsp;Craig and wife Amanda of Ogallala and their daughter Alexis of Lincoln. &nbsp;Justin and wife Chelsey of Grand Island and their sons, Jayden, Kylar, Ethyn, and Keygen of Grand Island. &nbsp;As well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren. &nbsp; Mr. Canning was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elsie Canning, stepmother Fern Hatcher, and a half-brother Gale Graff as&nbsp; well as sister Patricia and husband Byron Tullis of Lincoln and great granddaughter Hadley Hegberg of Lincoln. Visitation will be held&nbsp; from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the&nbsp; Draucker Funeral Home Chapel, on Sunday, September 19th with the Rosary being held&nbsp; at 5:00pm MT from St Luke's Catholic Church.. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Monday, September 20th at 10:00am mdt from St. Luke's Catholic Church with the Rev Father Bryan Ernest officiating. Interment will be held in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell Nebraska at 1:00pm Central Time. Military graveside honors by the Keith County Veterans Organization Honor Guard.&nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established in his memory. &nbsp;Services will be live streamed at www.drauckerfh.com and click "Watch Live". Services will then be posted. You can send you condolences by clicking the "Share a Memory" button.&nbsp; Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Wayne L. Canning 86, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021 in his home.&nbsp; Wayne&nbsp;was born June 28, 1935, at Grand Island, NE, the adopted son of John and Elsie (Barnes) Canning.&nbsp; He received his early education in Grand Island and Spalding School District #10, a country school, and received his middle&nbsp; and high school education at Spalding Academy, graduating in 1953. &nbsp;Mr. Canning entered the armed services on March 25, 1954. He received his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. He then went to Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS for electronics and radar school. Wayne then went to the N.E. Air Command in Newfoundland where he remained for over two years. Wayne then returned to the United States and was stationed at the Empire, MI radar site. Wayne was discharged November 18, 1957, at Selfridge, MI. &nbsp;Wayne was united in marriage to Patricia A. Zwiener, August 9, 1958, at Camden, NJ. The couple resided in Germany and France for several years. &nbsp;Wayne spent several years in Germany and France employed by RCA Service Company as a technical representative working&nbsp; with US and NATO forces in Europe. In 1960, he entered college and graduated in 1963 from Tri-State University in Angola, IN&nbsp; with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. After receiving his engineering education, he was employed by Honeywell in Minnesota and Illinois.&nbsp; In 1969, he returned to Nebraska and was employed by GRI in Kimball as chief engineer for the division. In 1972, Mr. Canning came to Ogallala,&nbsp; where he was employed by TRW and ASC as an electrical engineer for sixteen years. In late 1988, he was employed by General Dynamics in&nbsp; Fort Worth, TX and in 1994 he was employed by Industrial Midwec in Scottsbluff, NE. He retired in 2000. &nbsp;Wayne was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and music. Wayne played in numerous country bands over the years as a guitar, steel guitar, and harmonica player, as well as recording a record in his early music career. He was involved in local youth activities for several years as a VFW/NRA/4H Rifle Club Instructor, High School and Jr. High Trap Team Coach as well as being a Nebraska Hunter Safety Instructor. &nbsp;Survivors include: wife Patricia of Ogallala, five sons, and ten grandchildren: &nbsp;Douglas and wife Sheila of Ogallala and their children, Mark of Elm Creek, Jeremy and wife Sabrina of Ogallala, Alex and wife Joni of Arthur,&nbsp; Kayla Scott and husband Brandon of Ogallala. &nbsp;Bruce of Brule, NE, and son Brian and wife Tara of Ogallala. &nbsp;Chris of San Diego, CA. &nbsp;Craig and wife Amanda of Ogallala and their daughter Alexis of Lincoln. &nbsp;Justin and wife Chelsey of Grand Island and their sons, Jayden, Kylar, Ethyn, and Keygen of Grand Island. &nbsp;As well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren. &nbsp; Mr. Canning was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elsie Canning, stepmother Fern Hatcher, and a half-brother Gale Graff as&nbsp; well as sister Patricia and husband Byron Tullis of Lincoln and great granddaughter Hadley Hegberg of Lincoln. Visitation will be held&nbsp; from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the&nbsp; Draucker Funeral Home Chapel, on Sunday, September 19th with the Rosary being held&nbsp; at 5:00pm MT from St Luke's Catholic Church.. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Monday, September 20th at 10:00am mdt from St. Luke's Catholic Church with the Rev Father Bryan Ernest officiating. Interment will be held in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell Nebraska at 1:00pm Central Time. Military graveside honors by the Keith County Veterans Organization Honor Guard.&nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established in his memory. &nbsp;Services will be live streamed at www.drauckerfh.com and click "Watch Live". Services will then be posted. You can send you condolences by clicking the "Share a Memory" button.&nbsp; Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Wayne L Canning (1935-2021)

Maxine&nbsp;Pace, age 93, of North Platte, passed way at Great Plains Health on September 15, 2021. Maxine was born to Earl and Edna Grover in Filmore County, NE, on August 7, 1928. She grew up in North Platte where she graduated from high school in 1946. On November 10, 1946, Maxine married Walter Pace in North Platte. They lived in Wellfleet on a farm for a couple years, then moved to North Platte. Maxine went to work for the Lincoln County Welfare Office in 1952 and retired from the State of Nebraska Department of Social Services in 1988. After retiring, Maxine and Walter spent 15 years in Prescott, AZ, then returned to North Platte. She had been a member of the First Baptist Church where she was active in the women's church circle and Judson Club. She was a member of the Cody Square Dancers and an auxiliary member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and D.A.V. Maxine loved square dancing and attended four National Square Dance Competitions just for fun. She also enjoyed collecting antiques and sewing. Maxine will always be remembered for the love she had for her family and baking the most amazing apple pies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; her parents, Earl and Edna Grover; brother, Glen; and infant sister, Irma; Survivors include her daughters, Eileen Meyer, of Omaha and Theresa (Tom) Deckert, of North Platte; grandchildren, Jason Meyer, Kevin (Amy) Meyer, Shannon (Wes) Altstadt, Greg Hill and Scott (Kenna) Hill; six great-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren and a step great great-granddaughter; and many other family members. &nbsp; Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Brett Hathaway officiating. Burial will follow in the Morningview Cemetery at Wallace. Visitation is prior to the service&nbsp;at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Maxine&nbsp;Pace, age 93, of North Platte, passed way at Great Plains Health on September 15, 2021. Maxine was born to Earl and Edna Grover in Filmore County, NE, on August 7, 1928. She grew up in North Platte where she graduated from high school in 1946. On November 10, 1946, Maxine married Walter Pace in North Platte. They lived in Wellfleet on a farm for a couple years, then moved to North Platte. Maxine went to work for the Lincoln County Welfare Office in 1952 and retired from the State of Nebraska Department of Social Services in 1988. After retiring, Maxine and Walter spent 15 years in Prescott, AZ, then returned to North Platte. She had been a member of the First Baptist Church where she was active in the women's church circle and Judson Club. She was a member of the Cody Square Dancers and an auxiliary member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and D.A.V. Maxine loved square dancing and attended four National Square Dance Competitions just for fun. She also enjoyed collecting antiques and sewing. Maxine will always be remembered for the love she had for her family and baking the most amazing apple pies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; her parents, Earl and Edna Grover; brother, Glen; and infant sister, Irma; Survivors include her daughters, Eileen Meyer, of Omaha and Theresa (Tom) Deckert, of North Platte; grandchildren, Jason Meyer, Kevin (Amy) Meyer, Shannon (Wes) Altstadt, Greg Hill and Scott (Kenna) Hill; six great-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren and a step great great-granddaughter; and many other family members. &nbsp; Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Brett Hathaway officiating. Burial will follow in the Morningview Cemetery at Wallace. Visitation is prior to the service&nbsp;at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maxine Pace (1928-2021)

Fay 'J.R.' Thompson, III, of North Platte, passed away at home with his wife by his side on September 13, 2021. Fay was born at Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Alice and Fay Thompson, Jr. on January 17, 1959. He grew up and attended school in Davenport, Iowa, then the family moved to Bell Gardens, California. It was there he met the love of his life, Lynne Hamil. They lived together in Orting, Washington, and later married on May 6, 2002. Since Fay was a truck driver they eventually made his truck their home until moving to North Platte in 2007. He drove for Justa Trucking until 2014 when he retired due to his health. Fay enjoyed his work and could fix anything on a truck. He liked to read and watch NASCAR racing and drag racing. Fay will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patricia Musgrove; and grandson, Thomas Findling. Fay leaves behind his wife, Lynne, of North Platte; their children, Jennifer Hamil, of Dallas, Oregon, and David Thompson, of Puyallup, Washington; grandchildren, Riley, Skylar and Emily Thompson and Heather Householder; great-grandson, Kaleb Householder; and other family. Cremation was chosen. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Fay 'J.R.' Thompson, III, of North Platte, passed away at home with his wife by his side on September 13, 2021. Fay was born at Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Alice and Fay Thompson, Jr. on January 17, 1959. He grew up and attended school in Davenport, Iowa, then the family moved to Bell Gardens, California. It was there he met the love of his life, Lynne Hamil. They lived together in Orting, Washington, and later married on May 6, 2002. Since Fay was a truck driver they eventually made his truck their home until moving to North Platte in 2007. He drove for Justa Trucking until 2014 when he retired due to his health. Fay enjoyed his work and could fix anything on a truck. He liked to read and watch NASCAR racing and drag racing. Fay will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patricia Musgrove; and grandson, Thomas Findling. Fay leaves behind his wife, Lynne, of North Platte; their children, Jennifer Hamil, of Dallas, Oregon, and David Thompson, of Puyallup, Washington; grandchildren, Riley, Skylar and Emily Thompson and Heather Householder; great-grandson, Kaleb Householder; and other family. Cremation was chosen. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Fay Thompson, III (1959-2021)

Robert E. “Bob” O’Dea, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 
2021, at his home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on July 15, 1960, 
in Smyrna, Tennessee, the son of Patrick Bernard &amp; Alice June Gerver
 O’Dea.&nbsp; Bob worked for Ecolab for 25 years and is currently for KDOT.

He was a member of the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On November 26, 1983, he married Brenda Kay Greenlee in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Brenda O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, One 
Daughter - Mikayla &amp; Brian Wiechman of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons -
 Mitchell &amp; Caitlin O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, Jared &amp; Cozetta
 O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, Mother - Alice O’Dea of Scott City, 
Kansas, Two Brothers - Mike O’Dea of North Dakota, Scott &amp; Michelle 
O’Dea of Lincoln, Nebraska, Two Sisters - Voleta Karel &amp; Leigh 
Dugdale of North Platte, Nebraska, Betty &amp; Jan Cummins of Olathe, 
Kansas, Seven Grandchildren - Brooklyn Wiechman, Ryker Wiechman, Shannon
 O’Dea, Liam O’Dea, Ember O’Dea, Zoey O’Dea, and Arrabella O’Dea, 
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Two Aunts.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 20, 
2021, at the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. 
Scott Wagner presiding.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be made to the Community Christian 
Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City,
 Kansas, 67871.

Inurnment will be in the Indianola Cemetery in Red Willow County, Nebraska at a later date.

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 </figure>Robert E. “Bob” O’Dea, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 
2021, at his home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on July 15, 1960, 
in Smyrna, Tennessee, the son of Patrick Bernard &amp; Alice June Gerver
 O’Dea.&nbsp; Bob worked for Ecolab for 25 years and is currently for KDOT.He was a member of the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas.On November 26, 1983, he married Brenda Kay Greenlee in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Brenda O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, One 
Daughter - Mikayla &amp; Brian Wiechman of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons -
 Mitchell &amp; Caitlin O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, Jared &amp; Cozetta
 O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, Mother - Alice O’Dea of Scott City, 
Kansas, Two Brothers - Mike O’Dea of North Dakota, Scott &amp; Michelle 
O’Dea of Lincoln, Nebraska, Two Sisters - Voleta Karel &amp; Leigh 
Dugdale of North Platte, Nebraska, Betty &amp; Jan Cummins of Olathe, 
Kansas, Seven Grandchildren - Brooklyn Wiechman, Ryker Wiechman, Shannon
 O’Dea, Liam O’Dea, Ember O’Dea, Zoey O’Dea, and Arrabella O’Dea, 
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Two Aunts.He was preceded in death by his Father.Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 20, 
2021, at the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. 
Scott Wagner presiding.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be made to the Community Christian 
Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City,
 Kansas, 67871.Inurnment will be in the Indianola Cemetery in Red Willow County, Nebraska at a later date.There are no calling times.

Robert E. 'Bob' O’Dea

Albert Lewis Hardy age 89 formerly of the Anselmo area passed away September 14, 2021, at the Quality Senior Village in Broken Bow, NE.

Funeral services will be Friday, September 17, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Lana Day officiating. The funeral will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Victoria Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation to the community of Anselmo. Please mail to (Nancy Hardy P O Box 52 Anselmo, NE&nbsp;&nbsp; 68813). A visitation will take place on Thursday, September 16, 2021, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, with family greeting 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Albert Lewis Hardy age 89 formerly of the Anselmo area passed away September 14, 2021, at the Quality Senior Village in Broken Bow, NE.Funeral services will be Friday, September 17, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Lana Day officiating. The funeral will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Victoria Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation to the community of Anselmo. Please mail to (Nancy Hardy P O Box 52 Anselmo, NE&nbsp;&nbsp; 68813). A visitation will take place on Thursday, September 16, 2021, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, with family greeting 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Albert Lewis Hardy (1932-2021)

Paul A. “Punky” Norden, Jr., 65, of Oxford, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege. Punky was born November 24, 1955 at the Lexington Community Hospital to Paul E. and Toni (Ramirez) Norden. The family lived in Eustis for ten years and then moved back to Lexington. He was born “handicapable” and spent his years riding with his Dad trucking and later helping him with his construction business. Punky never knew a stranger and enjoyed talking to everyone that he had seen. His contagious laugh and smile would light up a room. Punky moved to Oxford in 1999 and worked at a recycling center while living at Mid Nebraska Services. Several of the Mid Nebraska Service employees would come on their days off and pick him up and spend the day with him. Punky enjoyed John Wayne, Elvis, watching old westerns and the Texas Ranger. He often spent weekends in Lexington and loved attending church with his Mom. He is survived by his mother, Toni of Lexington; three sisters, Gladys Thomas of Kingsland, Georgia, Twyla Browning of Collinsville, Oklahoma and Vicky and husband Lewis Spuhler of Brady; nephew, Chad Spuhler of Kearney; niece, Brooke and husband Josh Dorn of Kearney; as well as other nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; Paul Sr., sister; Paulette, brother; Gerry as well as numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington with Pastor Rex Adams, officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery at Lexington. Memorials are kindly suggested to Mid Nebraska Individual Services or Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington. 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>Paul A. “Punky” Norden, Jr., 65, of Oxford, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege. Punky was born November 24, 1955 at the Lexington Community Hospital to Paul E. and Toni (Ramirez) Norden. The family lived in Eustis for ten years and then moved back to Lexington. He was born “handicapable” and spent his years riding with his Dad trucking and later helping him with his construction business. Punky never knew a stranger and enjoyed talking to everyone that he had seen. His contagious laugh and smile would light up a room. Punky moved to Oxford in 1999 and worked at a recycling center while living at Mid Nebraska Services. Several of the Mid Nebraska Service employees would come on their days off and pick him up and spend the day with him. Punky enjoyed John Wayne, Elvis, watching old westerns and the Texas Ranger. He often spent weekends in Lexington and loved attending church with his Mom. He is survived by his mother, Toni of Lexington; three sisters, Gladys Thomas of Kingsland, Georgia, Twyla Browning of Collinsville, Oklahoma and Vicky and husband Lewis Spuhler of Brady; nephew, Chad Spuhler of Kearney; niece, Brooke and husband Josh Dorn of Kearney; as well as other nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; Paul Sr., sister; Paulette, brother; Gerry as well as numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington with Pastor Rex Adams, officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery at Lexington. Memorials are kindly suggested to Mid Nebraska Individual Services or Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington. 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

Paul A. "Punky" Norden, Jr. (1955-2021)

Edward Anderson Wearin, Jr. (Andy) passed away Aug. 5, 2021, in Cheyenne, Wyo. Andy was born Oct. 17, 1948, in Council Bluffs, to Edward and Helen Wearin. He enjoyed growing up on the family farm in Red Oak and working on the family ranch in Hyannis, Neb., in the summer, where his love for horses, cattle, and roping blossomed. He attended prep school at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H., and graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in agricultural business. Andy managed the Prairie States Feedlot in Alliance, Neb., for 13 years before managing the Wearin Brothers Cattle Company in Hyannis, Neb. He married Georgeann (Darden) Sheets in 2000. The couple enjoyed working on the ranch and raising her three sons, Tucker, Coy and Trey. After selling the ranch in 2012, Andy and Georgeann moved to Cheyenne, Wyo., where they owned and operated the Riata Ranch Event Center. The couple relocated to Crowley, Texas, in 2019 to enjoy retirement. Andy enjoyed steer roping, reading, travel, and following his kids and grandkids in all of their activities. Andy was a kind man who loved to help others and was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Georgeann; three step-sons, Tucker (Melissa) Sheets and children, David and Lydia of Hyannis, Neb.; Coy (Mikaela) Sheets and children, Avery, Elsie and Lyle of Miles City, Mont.; Trey (LaTasha Wieferich) Sheets of Hyannis, Neb.; sisters, Elizabeth Wearin and Sarah Wearin Smith of Red Oak; and Catherine Wearin of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. Memorial services for Andy will be Sept. 18, 2021, at 10 a.m. in the Hyannis high school gym with AB Cox officiation,&nbsp;&nbsp;interment to follow in the Hyannis cemetery.&nbsp; Services will be live streamed and posted to drauckerfuleralhome.com after the service. Online condolences may be sent by using the “Share a Memory” button on the same page. Draucker Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Senior Steer Roping Association at&nbsp; P.O. Box 1653, Canyon, TX 79015, where a year-end award will be presented in Andy's honor for the sport he enjoyed so much.

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 </figure>Edward Anderson Wearin, Jr. (Andy) passed away Aug. 5, 2021, in Cheyenne, Wyo. Andy was born Oct. 17, 1948, in Council Bluffs, to Edward and Helen Wearin. He enjoyed growing up on the family farm in Red Oak and working on the family ranch in Hyannis, Neb., in the summer, where his love for horses, cattle, and roping blossomed. He attended prep school at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H., and graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in agricultural business. Andy managed the Prairie States Feedlot in Alliance, Neb., for 13 years before managing the Wearin Brothers Cattle Company in Hyannis, Neb. He married Georgeann (Darden) Sheets in 2000. The couple enjoyed working on the ranch and raising her three sons, Tucker, Coy and Trey. After selling the ranch in 2012, Andy and Georgeann moved to Cheyenne, Wyo., where they owned and operated the Riata Ranch Event Center. The couple relocated to Crowley, Texas, in 2019 to enjoy retirement. Andy enjoyed steer roping, reading, travel, and following his kids and grandkids in all of their activities. Andy was a kind man who loved to help others and was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Georgeann; three step-sons, Tucker (Melissa) Sheets and children, David and Lydia of Hyannis, Neb.; Coy (Mikaela) Sheets and children, Avery, Elsie and Lyle of Miles City, Mont.; Trey (LaTasha Wieferich) Sheets of Hyannis, Neb.; sisters, Elizabeth Wearin and Sarah Wearin Smith of Red Oak; and Catherine Wearin of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. Memorial services for Andy will be Sept. 18, 2021, at 10 a.m. in the Hyannis high school gym with AB Cox officiation,&nbsp;&nbsp;interment to follow in the Hyannis cemetery.&nbsp; Services will be live streamed and posted to drauckerfuleralhome.com after the service. Online condolences may be sent by using the “Share a Memory” button on the same page. Draucker Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Senior Steer Roping Association at&nbsp; P.O. Box 1653, Canyon, TX 79015, where a year-end award will be presented in Andy's honor for the sport he enjoyed so much.

Edward Anderson Wearin (1948-2021)

Baby, Ariella Delilah Marie Delso, was carried by angel’s wings to her loving parent’s arms on September 11, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. Ariella’s parents are Edward and Hilda (Galvan) Delso, North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp;Baby Ariella has been loved by her parents and family from her first heartbeat and will live in their hearts forever.&nbsp; Left to cherish Ariella’s precious memory is her parents, Edward and Hilda; siblings, Elijah, Jesiah, Aaliyah, and Nariah; grandparents, Martin (Sharon) Sellers and Maria Del Socorro Galvan; great-grandmother’s, Amelia Alves and Hilda Tremillo; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other family members and friends.&nbsp; Ariella is preceded in death by her grandpa, Edward “Chico” Alves; uncle’s, Paul Medina, James Powers, Royal Bryant and John R. Williams. Celebration of Life will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Adams and Swanson Funeral with Pastor David Mathis officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.&nbsp; Following the service, a lunch will be served under the Big White Tent, at Cody Park. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Baby, Ariella Delilah Marie Delso, was carried by angel’s wings to her loving parent’s arms on September 11, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. Ariella’s parents are Edward and Hilda (Galvan) Delso, North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp;Baby Ariella has been loved by her parents and family from her first heartbeat and will live in their hearts forever.&nbsp; Left to cherish Ariella’s precious memory is her parents, Edward and Hilda; siblings, Elijah, Jesiah, Aaliyah, and Nariah; grandparents, Martin (Sharon) Sellers and Maria Del Socorro Galvan; great-grandmother’s, Amelia Alves and Hilda Tremillo; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other family members and friends.&nbsp; Ariella is preceded in death by her grandpa, Edward “Chico” Alves; uncle’s, Paul Medina, James Powers, Royal Bryant and John R. Williams. Celebration of Life will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Adams and Swanson Funeral with Pastor David Mathis officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.&nbsp; Following the service, a lunch will be served under the Big White Tent, at Cody Park. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ariella Delilah Marie Delso (2021-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Inez A. Cohen, age 102, of HIllsboro, Oregon, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Rosewood Park in Hillsboro.&nbsp; Inez was born on September 24, 1918 at Big Springs, Nebraska to Niels 'Mike' and Glyde 'Polley' Nielson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As a teenager, Inez moved to Oregon where she began a long and successful career in the restaurant business as a waitress and quickly worked up to management.&nbsp; During World War II, Inez took a short break to pursue waitress work in San Francisco. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In the 1960's Inez changed careers, entering the real estate field, where again she was very successful in both selling and knowing the right purchases for her own portfolio.&nbsp; Inez was most proud of successfully assisting numerous women in their first home purchase.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Her dedication to family was as strong as to her professional career.&nbsp; Her Oregon family included her brother, Arley, sister, Iona, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In addition to career and family over the years, Inez became a world traveler, with Russia, Hong Kong, Alaska, and Hawaii being her favorites and most often visited.&nbsp; Her home decor was a display of her world travels.&nbsp; She loved music and dancing, a favorite dance tune being "Tiny Bubbles." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The younger generation of the family was inspired with the Nielson work ethic and the zest for life exhibited by Inez.&nbsp; Family always looked forward to the elegant dinners she hosted and trips to the Oregon coast she coordinated.&nbsp; Inez will always be remembered for her red hair and her beloved red sports car, "Awesome." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Inez was preceded in death by her parents, Mike &amp; Glyde Nielson; three brothers, Arley, Glenn and an infant brother; five sisters, Iona Schaffer, Ilene Wolford, Rosetta Zorn, Esther Norwood, and Irene Harmonson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her sister, Gladys (Larry) Benzing of Longview, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society in her name. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Holecheck-Bondegard Funeral Home &amp; Cremations in Oshkosh, Nebraska is assisting with local arrangements.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Oshkosh with Brenda Tophoj, PMA officiating.

Services will be streamed live and available to watch after the service at www.facebook.com/hbfunerals.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Inez A. Cohen, age 102, of HIllsboro, Oregon, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Rosewood Park in Hillsboro.&nbsp; Inez was born on September 24, 1918 at Big Springs, Nebraska to Niels 'Mike' and Glyde 'Polley' Nielson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As a teenager, Inez moved to Oregon where she began a long and successful career in the restaurant business as a waitress and quickly worked up to management.&nbsp; During World War II, Inez took a short break to pursue waitress work in San Francisco. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In the 1960's Inez changed careers, entering the real estate field, where again she was very successful in both selling and knowing the right purchases for her own portfolio.&nbsp; Inez was most proud of successfully assisting numerous women in their first home purchase.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Her dedication to family was as strong as to her professional career.&nbsp; Her Oregon family included her brother, Arley, sister, Iona, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In addition to career and family over the years, Inez became a world traveler, with Russia, Hong Kong, Alaska, and Hawaii being her favorites and most often visited.&nbsp; Her home decor was a display of her world travels.&nbsp; She loved music and dancing, a favorite dance tune being "Tiny Bubbles." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The younger generation of the family was inspired with the Nielson work ethic and the zest for life exhibited by Inez.&nbsp; Family always looked forward to the elegant dinners she hosted and trips to the Oregon coast she coordinated.&nbsp; Inez will always be remembered for her red hair and her beloved red sports car, "Awesome." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Inez was preceded in death by her parents, Mike &amp; Glyde Nielson; three brothers, Arley, Glenn and an infant brother; five sisters, Iona Schaffer, Ilene Wolford, Rosetta Zorn, Esther Norwood, and Irene Harmonson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her sister, Gladys (Larry) Benzing of Longview, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society in her name. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Holecheck-Bondegard Funeral Home &amp; Cremations in Oshkosh, Nebraska is assisting with local arrangements.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Oshkosh with Brenda Tophoj, PMA officiating.Services will be streamed live and available to watch after the service at www.facebook.com/hbfunerals.

Inez A. Nielson-Cohen  (1918-2020)

James Clyde Dawson, age 82, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Jim was born December 6, 1938 in Collbran, Colorado to parents James and Mary (Thompson) Dawson.&nbsp; Jim grew up on the family farm before moving to Clifton, CO in 1949.&nbsp; He attended school in Grand Junction, CO graduating from Central High School with the Class of 1957. Jim married Lynda (Williams) Dawson in 1967 and was the proud father of two sons, Shawn and Randy.&nbsp; He began his career in the Uranium Mines in 1960.&nbsp; In 1973, Jim moved to Denver, CO to work for B &amp; N Railroad.&nbsp; After twenty-seven years, Jim retired and moved to McCook.&nbsp; Jim was a devoted Denver Broncos fan as well as a patriot who loved his country.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening and remodeling houses. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lynda Dawson; and special friend, Dorothy Hopkins. Those left to celebrate his life include sons, Shawn and Randy Dawson, both of Grand Junction; stepsons, Mitchell Young and Robbie Lee Young, both of Grand Junction; and his three grandchildren, Heather Young, Anthony Dawson and Shawnda Dawson.&nbsp; Also surviving are extended family members and friends. The family will be having a private service at a later date.

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 </figure>James Clyde Dawson, age 82, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Jim was born December 6, 1938 in Collbran, Colorado to parents James and Mary (Thompson) Dawson.&nbsp; Jim grew up on the family farm before moving to Clifton, CO in 1949.&nbsp; He attended school in Grand Junction, CO graduating from Central High School with the Class of 1957. Jim married Lynda (Williams) Dawson in 1967 and was the proud father of two sons, Shawn and Randy.&nbsp; He began his career in the Uranium Mines in 1960.&nbsp; In 1973, Jim moved to Denver, CO to work for B &amp; N Railroad.&nbsp; After twenty-seven years, Jim retired and moved to McCook.&nbsp; Jim was a devoted Denver Broncos fan as well as a patriot who loved his country.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening and remodeling houses. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lynda Dawson; and special friend, Dorothy Hopkins. Those left to celebrate his life include sons, Shawn and Randy Dawson, both of Grand Junction; stepsons, Mitchell Young and Robbie Lee Young, both of Grand Junction; and his three grandchildren, Heather Young, Anthony Dawson and Shawnda Dawson.&nbsp; Also surviving are extended family members and friends. The family will be having a private service at a later date.

James Clyde Dawson (1938-2021)

RAMONA DORRIS, 89 of Alliance, formerly of Ellsworth and Lemoyne NE, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Highland Park Assisted Living in Alliance, NE. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, arrangements are pending at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home Ogallala.

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 </figure>RAMONA DORRIS, 89 of Alliance, formerly of Ellsworth and Lemoyne NE, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Highland Park Assisted Living in Alliance, NE. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, arrangements are pending at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home Ogallala.

Ramona Dorris (1932-2021)

Stephen Kimble Hill, 72, of North Platte, passed away September 12, 2021, in Trenton, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born December 17, 1948, to Robert and Norma (Wolfe) Hill in McMinnville, Oregon.&nbsp; Stephen grew up in Iowa and attended high school there.&nbsp; He met Barbara in 1971, they were married on August 16, 1974, in National City, California.&nbsp;&nbsp; To this union 5 children were born, Jodie, Stephanie, Nathan, Bonnie and Katie.&nbsp;&nbsp; He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1974 and served for 6 years.&nbsp; In 1979 they moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming where Stephen worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as an engineer.&nbsp; He loved fishing, camping and cooking.&nbsp; Making burritos was his specialty, sometimes inventing his own kinds of burritos.&nbsp; He was a master of biscuits and gravy and oatmeal cookies.&nbsp; He also enjoyed music, playing his guitar, loved riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.&nbsp; Stephen is survived by his wife, Barb Hill; children, Jodie (Vernon Roepke) Hill, Stephanie Hill, Nathan Hill, Bonnie (Terry) Collins and Katie (Michael) Sheets; grandchildren, Taylor, Caleb, Elisha, Andrew, Stevie, Bailey, Alexandria, Madison, Vadania, Kane, and Amelia May. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Norma Hill. Memorials are suggested to the family. Celebration of Life will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Harvest Christian Church with Pastor Jeremy Rinke officiating.&nbsp; Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. at the church, prior to the Celebration of Life.&nbsp; Burial will follow the service at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be noon – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Stephen Kimble Hill, 72, of North Platte, passed away September 12, 2021, in Trenton, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born December 17, 1948, to Robert and Norma (Wolfe) Hill in McMinnville, Oregon.&nbsp; Stephen grew up in Iowa and attended high school there.&nbsp; He met Barbara in 1971, they were married on August 16, 1974, in National City, California.&nbsp;&nbsp; To this union 5 children were born, Jodie, Stephanie, Nathan, Bonnie and Katie.&nbsp;&nbsp; He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1974 and served for 6 years.&nbsp; In 1979 they moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming where Stephen worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as an engineer.&nbsp; He loved fishing, camping and cooking.&nbsp; Making burritos was his specialty, sometimes inventing his own kinds of burritos.&nbsp; He was a master of biscuits and gravy and oatmeal cookies.&nbsp; He also enjoyed music, playing his guitar, loved riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.&nbsp; Stephen is survived by his wife, Barb Hill; children, Jodie (Vernon Roepke) Hill, Stephanie Hill, Nathan Hill, Bonnie (Terry) Collins and Katie (Michael) Sheets; grandchildren, Taylor, Caleb, Elisha, Andrew, Stevie, Bailey, Alexandria, Madison, Vadania, Kane, and Amelia May. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Norma Hill. Memorials are suggested to the family. Celebration of Life will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Harvest Christian Church with Pastor Jeremy Rinke officiating.&nbsp; Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. at the church, prior to the Celebration of Life.&nbsp; Burial will follow the service at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be noon – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.

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