Kimberly&nbsp;Herman&nbsp;McCarter, age 52, of North Platte, NE died June 10, 2021, in North Platte following an automobile accident.

Kimberly was born December 2, 1968, to Clyde Philbrick and Charlotte Lee in South Dakota. When she was young she moved to North Platte, NE with her mom, brother and sister. Kim went to North Platte schools then moved to Ogallala, NE for a while before returning to North Platte.

Kim had three children and was a hard worker. She enjoyed drawing, solving crossword puzzles and doing things outdoors. Kim will be remembered for her good sense of humor and being a fun, loving person.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Nelson Herman and Dean Kitto; sister, Bethy McCaslin; and her daughter, Kristen McCarter.

Kim is survived by her son, Brandon McCarter, of Colorado; daughter, Kelli Herman, of Minnesota; sisters, Julie (John) Raines of Papillion, NE and Claudette Philbrick of North Platte, NE; brother, Johnathan (Jennifer) Diener of Florida; five grandkids; and other family.

Private family burial will be in the Sutherland Cemetery in Sutherland , NE. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Kimberly&nbsp;Herman&nbsp;McCarter, age 52, of North Platte, NE died June 10, 2021, in North Platte following an automobile accident.Kimberly was born December 2, 1968, to Clyde Philbrick and Charlotte Lee in South Dakota. When she was young she moved to North Platte, NE with her mom, brother and sister. Kim went to North Platte schools then moved to Ogallala, NE for a while before returning to North Platte.Kim had three children and was a hard worker. She enjoyed drawing, solving crossword puzzles and doing things outdoors. Kim will be remembered for her good sense of humor and being a fun, loving person.She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Nelson Herman and Dean Kitto; sister, Bethy McCaslin; and her daughter, Kristen McCarter.Kim is survived by her son, Brandon McCarter, of Colorado; daughter, Kelli Herman, of Minnesota; sisters, Julie (John) Raines of Papillion, NE and Claudette Philbrick of North Platte, NE; brother, Johnathan (Jennifer) Diener of Florida; five grandkids; and other family.Private family burial will be in the Sutherland Cemetery in Sutherland , NE. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Kimberly Herman McCarter  (1968-2021)

Doris Y. (Kendle) Scharf of Omaha, Nebraska, former long term resident of Curtis, Nebraska, died February 7, 2021 in Omaha surrounded by her family.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born the daughter of Walter and Goldine (Armstrong) Kendle on October 5, 1930 in Syracuse, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in Syracuse, then Medford, Oregon, and Lincoln, Nebraska,&nbsp;&nbsp;graduating from the University of Nebraska majoring in&nbsp;Home Economics.&nbsp;&nbsp; On August 31, 1952, she was united in marriage to John A. Scharf of Curtis, Nebraska. Their early married years were spent living together at various bases around the U.S. while John was an officer in the Army. From there, they settled into farming and ranching near Curtis, Nebraska, and were best friends for life. A kinder person you would not meet—Doris was loving and thoughtful to all and took great joy in her jobs as wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.&nbsp;&nbsp;She assisted John in a successful farming and ranching career doing whatever was needed. Besides preparing banquet meals on short notice, she loved caring for newborn calves in need or flagging irrigation fields in the earlier years, and bookkeeping for the farm business. Doris loved to bake, raise beautiful flowers, play bridge, and was a talented seamstress.&nbsp; She sewed her and her daughter Deb’s clothes for many years. Doris was a long time, active member of the United Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;She taught Sunday School for more than a decade, served on church committees, and was active in the church women’s group.&nbsp;&nbsp;Doris served as a leader in her community as a girl scout and 4-H leader, an Extension club member, a 50 year P.E.O. member and a supporter of the TeamMates mentoring program.

In later years, she and John loved traveling and were always looking forward to their next adventure, some of which included trips to China, Europe, South Africa, and multiple cruises. Whether home or abroad, they enjoyed being together all of their 65 years of marriage, and stayed active through dancing, playing bridge, and visiting their children and grandchildren. Most recently, Doris enjoyed an active life at Walnut Grove Retirement Community in Omaha where she made many new friends.

Doris was preceded in death by husband, John; sons, Gary and William; parents, Walter and Goldine Kendle; sister Shirley Lane; brother Don Kendle; and many other family and close friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She is survived by her children, John (Barb) of Curtis, Nebraska, Debra of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Bob (Gayle) of Gretna, Nebraska; cherished sister-in-law Kay Housley of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren Kristin (Jon) Larson, Steven; Stephanie (Dan) Eckles, Nichole (Kent) McKendry, and Kevin, Will, and Kacie Scharf; great grandchildren: Brock, Pierce, and Quinn Larson, Madeline and Avaline Eckles, Kallon, Kinsley and Maisey McKendry; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and beloved furry companions, Gussy and Dolly.

A private family service was held February 12, 2021 in Omaha, NE.  Burial was at the Curtis Cemetery, Curtis, NE.

A Celebration of Life service  will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, 402 Center, Curtis, NE with Pastor Tim McCrary  officiating.

Memorials may be given to the Methodist Church in Curtis or the Curtis EMT.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Doris Y. (Kendle) Scharf of Omaha, Nebraska, former long term resident of Curtis, Nebraska, died February 7, 2021 in Omaha surrounded by her family.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born the daughter of Walter and Goldine (Armstrong) Kendle on October 5, 1930 in Syracuse, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in Syracuse, then Medford, Oregon, and Lincoln, Nebraska,&nbsp;&nbsp;graduating from the University of Nebraska majoring in&nbsp;Home Economics.&nbsp;&nbsp; On August 31, 1952, she was united in marriage to John A. Scharf of Curtis, Nebraska. Their early married years were spent living together at various bases around the U.S. while John was an officer in the Army. From there, they settled into farming and ranching near Curtis, Nebraska, and were best friends for life. A kinder person you would not meet—Doris was loving and thoughtful to all and took great joy in her jobs as wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.&nbsp;&nbsp;She assisted John in a successful farming and ranching career doing whatever was needed. Besides preparing banquet meals on short notice, she loved caring for newborn calves in need or flagging irrigation fields in the earlier years, and bookkeeping for the farm business. Doris loved to bake, raise beautiful flowers, play bridge, and was a talented seamstress.&nbsp; She sewed her and her daughter Deb’s clothes for many years. Doris was a long time, active member of the United Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;She taught Sunday School for more than a decade, served on church committees, and was active in the church women’s group.&nbsp;&nbsp;Doris served as a leader in her community as a girl scout and 4-H leader, an Extension club member, a 50 year P.E.O. member and a supporter of the TeamMates mentoring program. In later years, she and John loved traveling and were always looking forward to their next adventure, some of which included trips to China, Europe, South Africa, and multiple cruises. Whether home or abroad, they enjoyed being together all of their 65 years of marriage, and stayed active through dancing, playing bridge, and visiting their children and grandchildren. Most recently, Doris enjoyed an active life at Walnut Grove Retirement Community in Omaha where she made many new friends. Doris was preceded in death by husband, John; sons, Gary and William; parents, Walter and Goldine Kendle; sister Shirley Lane; brother Don Kendle; and many other family and close friends.&nbsp;&nbsp; She is survived by her children, John (Barb) of Curtis, Nebraska, Debra of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Bob (Gayle) of Gretna, Nebraska; cherished sister-in-law Kay Housley of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren Kristin (Jon) Larson, Steven; Stephanie (Dan) Eckles, Nichole (Kent) McKendry, and Kevin, Will, and Kacie Scharf; great grandchildren: Brock, Pierce, and Quinn Larson, Madeline and Avaline Eckles, Kallon, Kinsley and Maisey McKendry; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and beloved furry companions, Gussy and Dolly.A private family service was held February 12, 2021 in Omaha, NE. Burial was at the Curtis Cemetery, Curtis, NE.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, 402 Center, Curtis, NE with Pastor Tim McCrary officiating.Memorials may be given to the Methodist Church in Curtis or the Curtis EMT.&nbsp;

Doris Y. Scharf  (1930-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Herbert J. "Herb" Madison, age 79, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on June 11, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was born on June 18, 1941, to Bernard J. and Dorothy (Wright) Madison in Ogallala, Nebraska.&nbsp; He grew up on a farm two miles north of Roscoe, Nebraska.&nbsp; He graduated from Ogallala High School and attended Chadron State College. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Herb was united in marriage to Connie Prewitt in Wheatland, Wyoming on November 27, 1959.&nbsp; To this union, two children were born:&nbsp; Deanna (DeeJo) and Bernie. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He owned Herb's Western Wear for 5 years, selling western wear and tack in several states.&nbsp; He was an insurance agent for the Writer Agency for 20 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Herb was a member of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee for 20 years, PRCA Rodeo Announcer, Nebraska Rodeo Association Member as a steer wrestler, and an avid golfer who was often in championship flights.&nbsp; His golf spikes were his cowboy boots.&nbsp; He was always a Cowboy. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Warren &amp; Alvera (Dooley) Prewitt; and many friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Connie, of 61 years; daughter, Deanna "DeeJo" of Fayetteville, North Carolina; son, Bernie (Cathy) of North Platte, Nebraska; granddaughter, Michaela; step-grandsons, Austin &amp; Connor Matthews; sister, Joni of Littleton, Colorado; brothers-in-las, Rod (Joyce) Prewitt of Sidney, Montana and Dave (Winnie) Prewitt of Guernsey, Wyoming; and all of their families. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:oo p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Another Round, 1008 West 18th Street, North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date or to the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Scholarship Fund in Herb's name. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Herbert J. "Herb" Madison, age 79, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on June 11, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was born on June 18, 1941, to Bernard J. and Dorothy (Wright) Madison in Ogallala, Nebraska.&nbsp; He grew up on a farm two miles north of Roscoe, Nebraska.&nbsp; He graduated from Ogallala High School and attended Chadron State College. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Herb was united in marriage to Connie Prewitt in Wheatland, Wyoming on November 27, 1959.&nbsp; To this union, two children were born:&nbsp; Deanna (DeeJo) and Bernie. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He owned Herb's Western Wear for 5 years, selling western wear and tack in several states.&nbsp; He was an insurance agent for the Writer Agency for 20 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Herb was a member of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee for 20 years, PRCA Rodeo Announcer, Nebraska Rodeo Association Member as a steer wrestler, and an avid golfer who was often in championship flights.&nbsp; His golf spikes were his cowboy boots.&nbsp; He was always a Cowboy. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Warren &amp; Alvera (Dooley) Prewitt; and many friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Connie, of 61 years; daughter, Deanna "DeeJo" of Fayetteville, North Carolina; son, Bernie (Cathy) of North Platte, Nebraska; granddaughter, Michaela; step-grandsons, Austin &amp; Connor Matthews; sister, Joni of Littleton, Colorado; brothers-in-las, Rod (Joyce) Prewitt of Sidney, Montana and Dave (Winnie) Prewitt of Guernsey, Wyoming; and all of their families. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:oo p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Another Round, 1008 West 18th Street, North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date or to the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Scholarship Fund in Herb's name. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Herbert J. "Herb" Madison  (1941-2021)

Kathe Erlewine, age 92, of Ogallala, NE, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE. Kathe was born in Haiti, to Rudolf and Lilli (Wachtmann) Ebers. Kathe's father, being fluent in multiple languages owned an importing business at the time. The family moved back to Germany in 1933. As a young girl, Kathe grew up in northern Germany, which had become a warzone for WWII at the time. The family home in Hamburg was burned to the ground, and the family subsequently fled to the Ore mountains in eastern German. Kathe's father was eventually taken as a POW to an internment camp in Ogallala, Nebraska, and made location connections which brought their family to America. Kathe and her siblings would come to learn English from listening to music on the radio. Kathe would eventually meet and marry Larry Erlewine from Grant, NE. The nuptials took place on October 18, 1953, at the Congregational Church in Grant, Nebraska. Their union was blessed with three children, Terry, David, and Stephen. Kathe and Larry made their home on the family farm northeast of Grant. Kathe had worked as a registered nurse in the area for several years before life took the couple to the central valley of California in 1964. Kathe worked as a sales associate at Weinstock's and Macy's department stores. Kathe returned to Ogallala in the early 2000s following the death of her husband in 1999. Kathe was a kindred spirit and loved music and dancing. She especially loved Polka and happy music. Kathe was gifted in the kitchen and loved to cook and bake whenever she got the chance. Her ginger snap cookies, rum cake, banana bread, and pie built their own renown. Kathe was generous, and often times, her love language was baked goods. Kathe also loved written correspondences. She was especially thoughtful when it came to writing thank you's, which was a task that she especially loved. Kathe was one of a kind, with a deep appreciation for life, having experienced the privations of the war. She lived an interesting and long life and was always grateful for what she had and the love she shared with her husband and family. Kathe was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, and two brothers, Erwin and Werner Ebers. Survivors include her sons, David (Sherry) Erlewine of Ogallala, NE, Terry (Toni) Erlewine of Sacramento, CA, Stephen Erlewine of Marysville, CA; grandchildren, Stacia (Shawn) Townes, Ada Erlewine, and Troy Erlewine; great-grandchildren, Alex, Aurora, and Makenna; siblings, Inge Stier of Roseburg, Germany, Rudolf Ebers of Gresham, OR, Heinz Peter Ebers of Portland, OR, and Lore Holscher of Ogallala, NE; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Kathe's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live. Services will be on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 10:30 am at the Grant Congregational Church in Grant, Nebraska, with Denise Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kathe Erlewine, age 92, of Ogallala, NE, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE. Kathe was born in Haiti, to Rudolf and Lilli (Wachtmann) Ebers. Kathe's father, being fluent in multiple languages owned an importing business at the time. The family moved back to Germany in 1933. As a young girl, Kathe grew up in northern Germany, which had become a warzone for WWII at the time. The family home in Hamburg was burned to the ground, and the family subsequently fled to the Ore mountains in eastern German. Kathe's father was eventually taken as a POW to an internment camp in Ogallala, Nebraska, and made location connections which brought their family to America. Kathe and her siblings would come to learn English from listening to music on the radio. Kathe would eventually meet and marry Larry Erlewine from Grant, NE. The nuptials took place on October 18, 1953, at the Congregational Church in Grant, Nebraska. Their union was blessed with three children, Terry, David, and Stephen. Kathe and Larry made their home on the family farm northeast of Grant. Kathe had worked as a registered nurse in the area for several years before life took the couple to the central valley of California in 1964. Kathe worked as a sales associate at Weinstock's and Macy's department stores. Kathe returned to Ogallala in the early 2000s following the death of her husband in 1999. Kathe was a kindred spirit and loved music and dancing. She especially loved Polka and happy music. Kathe was gifted in the kitchen and loved to cook and bake whenever she got the chance. Her ginger snap cookies, rum cake, banana bread, and pie built their own renown. Kathe was generous, and often times, her love language was baked goods. Kathe also loved written correspondences. She was especially thoughtful when it came to writing thank you's, which was a task that she especially loved. Kathe was one of a kind, with a deep appreciation for life, having experienced the privations of the war. She lived an interesting and long life and was always grateful for what she had and the love she shared with her husband and family. Kathe was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, and two brothers, Erwin and Werner Ebers. Survivors include her sons, David (Sherry) Erlewine of Ogallala, NE, Terry (Toni) Erlewine of Sacramento, CA, Stephen Erlewine of Marysville, CA; grandchildren, Stacia (Shawn) Townes, Ada Erlewine, and Troy Erlewine; great-grandchildren, Alex, Aurora, and Makenna; siblings, Inge Stier of Roseburg, Germany, Rudolf Ebers of Gresham, OR, Heinz Peter Ebers of Portland, OR, and Lore Holscher of Ogallala, NE; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Kathe's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live. Services will be on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 10:30 am at the Grant Congregational Church in Grant, Nebraska, with Denise Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kathe Erlewine  (1928-2021)

Fred Alvin Moore, age 81, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 11, 2021 at Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg.&nbsp; He was born on&nbsp;October 9, 1939.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, June 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Larry Viter officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Burial will follow in the Peckham Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE.

Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department or the Gothenburg FFA.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Fred Alvin Moore, age 81, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 11, 2021 at Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg.&nbsp; He was born on&nbsp;October 9, 1939.Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present from 5:00-7:00 pm.Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, June 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Larry Viter officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in the Peckham Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE.Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department or the Gothenburg FFA.&nbsp;

Fred Alvin Moore  (1939-2021)

Patty Parks-Nelson, age 88, lifetime resident of Arnold, Nebraska died Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Callaway Goodlife Center in Callaway, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born on August 31, 1932.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Arnold with Pastor Bill Williams officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Arnold Cemetery.&nbsp; 

Govier Brothers Mortuary of Arnold, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp; Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church.&nbsp; The services will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp; Online condolences may also be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Arnold Fire and EMT’s.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Patty Parks-Nelson, age 88, lifetime resident of Arnold, Nebraska died Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Callaway Goodlife Center in Callaway, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born on August 31, 1932.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Arnold with Pastor Bill Williams officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Arnold Cemetery.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary of Arnold, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp; Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church.&nbsp; The services will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp; Online condolences may also be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Arnold Fire and EMT’s.&nbsp;

Patty Parks-Nelson  (1932-2021)

Bonnie Catherine Marquette, age 85, of McCook, NE passed away on Saturday June 12, 2021 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.

Bonnie was born October 18, 1935 in Sutherland, NE to parents Edward and Evelyn (Anderson) Meyen.&nbsp; Bonnie graduated from high school in Commerce City, Colorado in 1953.

Bonnie was united in marriage to Gordon J. Marquette on April 10, 1954 in Sutherland, NE.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with four children and as a family, they moved to Trenton, NE in 1968.&nbsp;

Bonnie loved taking care of her yard, painting and spending time with her grandchildren.&nbsp; She loved sports, especially track, volleyball and basketball.&nbsp; Bonnie was a member of the TCDC in Trenton.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gordon Marquette in 2014; son, Randy Marquette; and two brothers, Dick Meyen and Gary Moses.

Those left to celebrate her life include her children, Brian (Denise) Marquette of Sutherland, NE, Nancy (Tom) Hashman of West Chester, PA and LeAnn (Dan) Jankovits of Culbertson, NE; brother, Ed (Marie) Meyen of Lawrence, KS; six grandchildren, Bre Hashman, Kevin (Crystal) Marquette, Katie (Casey) Trambley, Michelle (Cody) Levinson, Jessica Jankovits and Cody Jankovits; and her seven great grandchildren, Charis Marquette, Alex Marquette, Hailey, Conner and Jordyn Levinson, Brooklyn and Evelyn Trambley and one on the way.&nbsp;

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Trenton United Methodist Church in Trenton, NE with family friend, Pastor Brenda McGuire officiating.&nbsp;

Private family inurnment will follow in the Trenton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Trenton’s TCDC, c/o Sandy Scott, PO Box 517, Trenton, NE 69044.

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 </figure>Bonnie Catherine Marquette, age 85, of McCook, NE passed away on Saturday June 12, 2021 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.Bonnie was born October 18, 1935 in Sutherland, NE to parents Edward and Evelyn (Anderson) Meyen.&nbsp; Bonnie graduated from high school in Commerce City, Colorado in 1953.Bonnie was united in marriage to Gordon J. Marquette on April 10, 1954 in Sutherland, NE.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with four children and as a family, they moved to Trenton, NE in 1968.&nbsp;Bonnie loved taking care of her yard, painting and spending time with her grandchildren.&nbsp; She loved sports, especially track, volleyball and basketball.&nbsp; Bonnie was a member of the TCDC in Trenton.Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gordon Marquette in 2014; son, Randy Marquette; and two brothers, Dick Meyen and Gary Moses.Those left to celebrate her life include her children, Brian (Denise) Marquette of Sutherland, NE, Nancy (Tom) Hashman of West Chester, PA and LeAnn (Dan) Jankovits of Culbertson, NE; brother, Ed (Marie) Meyen of Lawrence, KS; six grandchildren, Bre Hashman, Kevin (Crystal) Marquette, Katie (Casey) Trambley, Michelle (Cody) Levinson, Jessica Jankovits and Cody Jankovits; and her seven great grandchildren, Charis Marquette, Alex Marquette, Hailey, Conner and Jordyn Levinson, Brooklyn and Evelyn Trambley and one on the way.&nbsp;A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Trenton United Methodist Church in Trenton, NE with family friend, Pastor Brenda McGuire officiating.&nbsp;Private family inurnment will follow in the Trenton Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to Trenton’s TCDC, c/o Sandy Scott, PO Box 517, Trenton, NE 69044.

Bonnie Catherine Marquette  (1935-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;LaVern Charles 'Chuck' Predmore, age 86, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on June 9, 2021 at his home.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was born on March 26, 1935 at Wellfleet, Nebraska to Vernon and Margaret (Schlientz) Predmore and grew up in the Broken Bow, Nebraska area. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;LaVern was united in marriage to Phyllis Kirk on September 25, 1955 at Broken Bow, Nebraska and celebrated 65 years of marriage. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant grandson, Bryan Predmore. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;LaVern is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Debra Kuligowski; sons, David (Deb) Predmore and Douglas (LaRae) Predmore; grandchildren, Johnny Kuligowski, Amanda (Bo) Sanders, Rachel Predmore (fiancé, Levi Magnuson), Jessica Predmore, Ashley Predmore, Cody Predmore, Natasha (Greg) O'Neill, and Amanda Richardson; great-grandchildren, Journey Kuligowski, Charli and Harper Sanderes, and Bristol Magnuson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life gathering will be at Harvest Christian Church from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Great Plains Home Health &amp; Hospice. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences &amp; sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;LaVern Charles 'Chuck' Predmore, age 86, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on June 9, 2021 at his home.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was born on March 26, 1935 at Wellfleet, Nebraska to Vernon and Margaret (Schlientz) Predmore and grew up in the Broken Bow, Nebraska area. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;LaVern was united in marriage to Phyllis Kirk on September 25, 1955 at Broken Bow, Nebraska and celebrated 65 years of marriage. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant grandson, Bryan Predmore. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;LaVern is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Debra Kuligowski; sons, David (Deb) Predmore and Douglas (LaRae) Predmore; grandchildren, Johnny Kuligowski, Amanda (Bo) Sanders, Rachel Predmore (fiancé, Levi Magnuson), Jessica Predmore, Ashley Predmore, Cody Predmore, Natasha (Greg) O'Neill, and Amanda Richardson; great-grandchildren, Journey Kuligowski, Charli and Harper Sanderes, and Bristol Magnuson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life gathering will be at Harvest Christian Church from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Great Plains Home Health &amp; Hospice. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences &amp; sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

LaVern Charles 'Chuck' Predmore  (1935-2021)

Dona Mae (Taylor) Wray, age 85, of Exton, Pennsylvania, passed away August 15, 2020, at the home of her daughter in Cochranville, Pennsylvania surrounded by the love of her family. She was born December 23, 1934. Dona left her birthplace and childhood town of Broken Bow, Nebraska for Lincoln, Nebraska where she met her first husband, Paul, and they created a beautiful family with three children. Paul's higher education led them from Lincoln to Madison, Wisconsin and ultimately to the East Coast. Midlife, Dona settled in Exton, Pensylvania where she lived a full, single life. Dona earned her college degree in English beginning in Lincoln and, following her Mother's love for learning, finished her degree in her 40s at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She was very involved with Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) in West Chester, the Chester County Trail Hiking Club and Good Works in Coatesville, proudly recruiting her son, and three grandsons to the construction team restoring homes for low income homeowners in Chester County. Dona's love of hiking was enthusiastically noted by her "happyhikr" license plate and evidenced by her travels up and down the Appalachian Trail and throughout Europe. Dona was preceded in death by her parents, Burrel and Anna Mae (Connely) Taylor; brother Robert Taylor of Sanborn, Iowa; and sister Linda Murrish of Kearney, Nebraska. She is survived by her husband of seven years, Richard Upole; three children Mike (Robin) Wray, Diane (Tom) Devereaux and Lisa (Jim) Bryer; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Works Inc. P.O. Box 1441, Coatesville, PA 19321&nbsp; (<a href="http://www.goodworksinc.org/">www.goodworksinc.org).</a> Condolences can be mailed to Diane Devereaux 418 Wrigley Blvd, Cochranville, PA 19330.

Dona Mae (Taylor) Wray will be laid to rest with her parents, Burrell and AnaMae, in a private ceremony on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in the Broken Bow, Nebraska cemetery. 

Extended family and friends are invited to gather with her children, Mike, Diane, and Lisa from 4-7 pm on June 18th, 2021 at the Kinkaider Brewing Company in Broken Bow, Nebraska for a time of good company and remembrance.

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 </figure>Dona Mae (Taylor) Wray, age 85, of Exton, Pennsylvania, passed away August 15, 2020, at the home of her daughter in Cochranville, Pennsylvania surrounded by the love of her family. She was born December 23, 1934. Dona left her birthplace and childhood town of Broken Bow, Nebraska for Lincoln, Nebraska where she met her first husband, Paul, and they created a beautiful family with three children. Paul's higher education led them from Lincoln to Madison, Wisconsin and ultimately to the East Coast. Midlife, Dona settled in Exton, Pensylvania where she lived a full, single life. Dona earned her college degree in English beginning in Lincoln and, following her Mother's love for learning, finished her degree in her 40s at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She was very involved with Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) in West Chester, the Chester County Trail Hiking Club and Good Works in Coatesville, proudly recruiting her son, and three grandsons to the construction team restoring homes for low income homeowners in Chester County. Dona's love of hiking was enthusiastically noted by her "happyhikr" license plate and evidenced by her travels up and down the Appalachian Trail and throughout Europe. Dona was preceded in death by her parents, Burrel and Anna Mae (Connely) Taylor; brother Robert Taylor of Sanborn, Iowa; and sister Linda Murrish of Kearney, Nebraska. She is survived by her husband of seven years, Richard Upole; three children Mike (Robin) Wray, Diane (Tom) Devereaux and Lisa (Jim) Bryer; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Works Inc. P.O. Box 1441, Coatesville, PA 19321&nbsp; (<a href="http://www.goodworksinc.org/">www.goodworksinc.org).</a> Condolences can be mailed to Diane Devereaux 418 Wrigley Blvd, Cochranville, PA 19330.Dona Mae (Taylor) Wray will be laid to rest with her parents, Burrell and AnaMae, in a private ceremony on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in the Broken Bow, Nebraska cemetery. Extended family and friends are invited to gather with her children, Mike, Diane, and Lisa from 4-7 pm on June 18th, 2021 at the Kinkaider Brewing Company in Broken Bow, Nebraska for a time of good company and remembrance.

Donna Mae Wray  (1934-2020)

Alejandro S. “Alex” Sanchez, age 74, of North Platte, Nebraska died June 10, 2021 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.&nbsp; He was born on March 3, 1947 in North Platte, to Arnuflo and Sorcora (Saldobar) Sanchez.&nbsp;

Alex grew up in North Platte.&nbsp; He worked with his family picking potatoes at a young age.&nbsp; Later he began his career as a concrete contractor, taking great pride in his work. His motto was “Al Skals my name, concrete is my game”.&nbsp; On June 20, 2009 he married Helen Vieyra in North Platte.

Alex will be remembered as a great teacher to his family.&nbsp; He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and loved to make people laugh and be goofy.&nbsp; His hobbies were working on cars and dancing to Motown music.&nbsp; No matter what, Alex loved those around him unconditionally.

Survivors include his wife, Helen, of North Platte, NE; children, Alex (Cynthia) Sanchez of Lincoln, NE, and Yolanda Sanchez of Lincoln, NE; step children, Rick (Jeanne) Navarette of North Platte, NE, Ron Navarette, and Ralph Navarette, both of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Lilyane (Jesse) Versch, Anthony James-Navarette, Briana Navarette, Miranda Sanchez, and Issac Sanchez, all of Lincoln, NE; siblings, Rick Sanchez, Arnuflo Sanchez, Mary Serrano, Rosie Sanchez, and Margaret Sanchez; and numerous other family members and many friends.&nbsp; 

He is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Esther Sanchez, Henry “Hank” Sanchez, and Albert “Al” Sanchez.

A memorial has been established in his memory and online condolences can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.

Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, NE.&nbsp; Cremation will follow.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Alejandro S. “Alex” Sanchez, age 74, of North Platte, Nebraska died June 10, 2021 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.&nbsp; He was born on March 3, 1947 in North Platte, to Arnuflo and Sorcora (Saldobar) Sanchez.&nbsp;Alex grew up in North Platte.&nbsp; He worked with his family picking potatoes at a young age.&nbsp; Later he began his career as a concrete contractor, taking great pride in his work. His motto was “Al Skals my name, concrete is my game”.&nbsp; On June 20, 2009 he married Helen Vieyra in North Platte.Alex will be remembered as a great teacher to his family.&nbsp; He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and loved to make people laugh and be goofy.&nbsp; His hobbies were working on cars and dancing to Motown music.&nbsp; No matter what, Alex loved those around him unconditionally.Survivors include his wife, Helen, of North Platte, NE; children, Alex (Cynthia) Sanchez of Lincoln, NE, and Yolanda Sanchez of Lincoln, NE; step children, Rick (Jeanne) Navarette of North Platte, NE, Ron Navarette, and Ralph Navarette, both of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Lilyane (Jesse) Versch, Anthony James-Navarette, Briana Navarette, Miranda Sanchez, and Issac Sanchez, all of Lincoln, NE; siblings, Rick Sanchez, Arnuflo Sanchez, Mary Serrano, Rosie Sanchez, and Margaret Sanchez; and numerous other family members and many friends.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Esther Sanchez, Henry “Hank” Sanchez, and Albert “Al” Sanchez.A memorial has been established in his memory and online condolences can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, NE.&nbsp; Cremation will follow.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alejandro S. "Alex" Sanchez  (1947-2021)

Jocelyn America Aguirre Vasquez, de 26 años, de Omaha, Nebraska, formalmente de Lexington falleció inesperadamente el 26 de mayo de 2021 en Guatemala.

Nació el 26 de enero de 1995 en Lexington, Nebraska de Patricio Aguirre-Carrillo y Anabela Vasquez-Esquival. Recibió su educación primaria de las Escuelas Públicas de Lexington hasta el 5° grado en la Primaria Sandoz y luego asistió a las Escuelas Públicas de Lexington, graduándose de la Escuela Secundaria de Lexington con la clase de 2013. Luego siguió una educación superior en la Universidad de Nebraska - Omaha, donde se graduó con un título en 2018 en Diseño Gráfico y Medios Digitales.

Después de graduarse, vivió con su hermano gemelo, Roger, trabajando para Proxibid, Inc.&nbsp;&nbsp;

En su juventud, Jocelyn disfrutaba jugando baloncesto y fútbol. Disfrutaba estar al aire libre y pescar con su mejor amiga, Sara. Se mantuvo activa yendo con su hermano gemelo al gimnasio y andando en bicicleta por los caminos. Le encantaba mirar la belleza de los árboles y dibujar. Tenía una sonrisa contagiosa y un corazón de oro. Joselyn amaba profundamente y fue amada aún más. Será extrañada por muchos.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jocelyn era miembro de la Iglesia Católica St. Ann en Lexington.

Ella se va para celebrar su vida; sus padres, Patricio Aguirre-Carillo y Anabela Vasquez-Esquival; sus hermanos, Henry Aguirre Vasquez de Kearney y su hermano gemelo, Roger Aguirre Vasquez de Omaha; abuelos, Hilaria Carrillo, Efrain Vasquez y America Esquival todos de Guatemala; También le sobreviven numerosos tíos, tías, primos, familia extensa y muchos amigos.

Una misa de entierro cristiano será el martes 15 de junio de 2021 a las 3:00 pm en la iglesia católica de St. Ann en Lexington con el padre Matt Koperski, oficiando.&nbsp;&nbsp; El funeral se transmitirá en vivo a través de la página de Facebook de Reynolds-Love Funeral Home.

El velorio se llevará a cabo el lunes 14 de junio de 2021 de 3 a 7 pm. Con un rosario a las 7:00 pm. En Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington.

El entierro será en el cementerio católico de St. Ann en Lexington.

Memoriales se sugieren a la familia para una designación posterior.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington tiene el honor de ayudar a la familia con los arreglos. Por favor comparta las condolencias en línea con la familia visitando:reynoldslovefunerahome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Jocelyn America Aguirre Vasquez, age 26, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2021 in Guatemala.

She was born January 26, 1995, in Lexington, Nebraska to Patricio Aguirre-Carrillo and Anabela Vasquez-Esquival. She received her primary education from Lexington Public Schools through the 5th&nbsp;grade at Sandoz Elementary and then attended Lexington Public Schools, graduating from Lexington High School with the class of 2013. She then pursued higher education at the University of Nebraska–Omaha, where she graduated with a degree in 2018 in Graphic Design and Digital Media.

Following graduation, she resided with her twin brother, Roger, working for Proxibid, Inc.

In her younger years, Jocelyn enjoyed playing basketball and soccer. She enjoyed being outdoors and fishing with her best friend, Sara. She stayed active going with her twin brother to the gym and riding her bike on trails. She loved looking at the beauty in the trees and drawing. She had a contagious smile and a heart of gold. Joselyn loved deeply and was loved even more. She will be missed dearly by many.

Jocelyn was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, NE.

She leaves to celebrate her life; her parents, Patricio Aguirre-Carillo and Anabela Vasquez-Esquival; her brothers, Henry Aguirre Vasquez of Kearney, Nebraska and her twin brother, Roger Aguirre Vasquez of Omaha, Nebraska; grandparents, Hilaria Carrillo, Efrain Vasquez and America Esquival all of Guatemala; and she is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Father Matt Koperski, officiating. &nbsp;The Mass will be livestreamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 3-7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska.&nbsp;The Casket will be closed.

Burial will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington, Nebraska.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE 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>Jocelyn America Aguirre Vasquez, de 26 años, de Omaha, Nebraska, formalmente de Lexington falleció inesperadamente el 26 de mayo de 2021 en Guatemala.Nació el 26 de enero de 1995 en Lexington, Nebraska de Patricio Aguirre-Carrillo y Anabela Vasquez-Esquival. Recibió su educación primaria de las Escuelas Públicas de Lexington hasta el 5° grado en la Primaria Sandoz y luego asistió a las Escuelas Públicas de Lexington, graduándose de la Escuela Secundaria de Lexington con la clase de 2013. Luego siguió una educación superior en la Universidad de Nebraska - Omaha, donde se graduó con un título en 2018 en Diseño Gráfico y Medios Digitales.Después de graduarse, vivió con su hermano gemelo, Roger, trabajando para Proxibid, Inc.&nbsp;&nbsp;En su juventud, Jocelyn disfrutaba jugando baloncesto y fútbol. Disfrutaba estar al aire libre y pescar con su mejor amiga, Sara. Se mantuvo activa yendo con su hermano gemelo al gimnasio y andando en bicicleta por los caminos. Le encantaba mirar la belleza de los árboles y dibujar. Tenía una sonrisa contagiosa y un corazón de oro. Joselyn amaba profundamente y fue amada aún más. Será extrañada por muchos.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jocelyn era miembro de la Iglesia Católica St. Ann en Lexington.Ella se va para celebrar su vida; sus padres, Patricio Aguirre-Carillo y Anabela Vasquez-Esquival; sus hermanos, Henry Aguirre Vasquez de Kearney y su hermano gemelo, Roger Aguirre Vasquez de Omaha; abuelos, Hilaria Carrillo, Efrain Vasquez y America Esquival todos de Guatemala; También le sobreviven numerosos tíos, tías, primos, familia extensa y muchos amigos.Una misa de entierro cristiano será el martes 15 de junio de 2021 a las 3:00 pm en la iglesia católica de St. Ann en Lexington con el padre Matt Koperski, oficiando.&nbsp;&nbsp; El funeral se transmitirá en vivo a través de la página de Facebook de Reynolds-Love Funeral Home.El velorio se llevará a cabo el lunes 14 de junio de 2021 de 3 a 7 pm. Con un rosario a las 7:00 pm. En Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington.El entierro será en el cementerio católico de St. Ann en Lexington.Memoriales se sugieren a la familia para una designación posterior.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington tiene el honor de ayudar a la familia con los arreglos. Por favor comparta las condolencias en línea con la familia visitando:reynoldslovefunerahome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ___________________________________________Jocelyn America Aguirre Vasquez, age 26, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2021 in Guatemala.She was born January 26, 1995, in Lexington, Nebraska to Patricio Aguirre-Carrillo and Anabela Vasquez-Esquival. She received her primary education from Lexington Public Schools through the 5th&nbsp;grade at Sandoz Elementary and then attended Lexington Public Schools, graduating from Lexington High School with the class of 2013. She then pursued higher education at the University of Nebraska–Omaha, where she graduated with a degree in 2018 in Graphic Design and Digital Media.Following graduation, she resided with her twin brother, Roger, working for Proxibid, Inc.In her younger years, Jocelyn enjoyed playing basketball and soccer. She enjoyed being outdoors and fishing with her best friend, Sara. She stayed active going with her twin brother to the gym and riding her bike on trails. She loved looking at the beauty in the trees and drawing. She had a contagious smile and a heart of gold. Joselyn loved deeply and was loved even more. She will be missed dearly by many.Jocelyn was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, NE.She leaves to celebrate her life; her parents, Patricio Aguirre-Carillo and Anabela Vasquez-Esquival; her brothers, Henry Aguirre Vasquez of Kearney, Nebraska and her twin brother, Roger Aguirre Vasquez of Omaha, Nebraska; grandparents, Hilaria Carrillo, Efrain Vasquez and America Esquival all of Guatemala; and she is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and many friends.A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Father Matt Koperski, officiating. &nbsp;The Mass will be livestreamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.Visitation will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 3-7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska.&nbsp;The Casket will be closed.Burial will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington, Nebraska.Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com

Jocelyn America Aguirre Vasuez  (1995-2021)

Sharon E. 'Shari' Flaming, age 69, of Paxton, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, just minutes into her 49th wedding anniversary, at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska. Shari was born July 30, 1951, at Sutherland, Nebraska, to Byron and Francis (Fowler) Sadle. She graduated from Paxton High School with the class of 1969 and went on to attend UNL, graduating with a degree in Consumer Sciences. While Shari was a Junior at UNL, she was one of thirteen women selected for inclusion on the Mortar Board. Following her Junior year of college, Shari married Charles "Chuck" Flaming at Paxton on June 4, 1972. The couple finished returned to UNL to complete their education before returning to the Sadle Cattle Company at Paxton. Shari taught 6th grade at Paxton for six years before opting to work alongside Chuck in their cattle feeding operation. Shari had such a willingness to help, no matter what she was called into, from bookkeeping, working cattle, or running for parts. Shari was an immensely talented woman with an infectious joy that was uplifting to the people she spent time around. Her eyes and smile communicated in ways that often eluded language. Shari and Chuck were a blessed team in all that they did together. She was full of love and life, which spilled over into what she did, whether it was spending time with the animals, organizing events, crafting and writing, spending time with Chuck, or worshipping her Lord. Shari loved to scrapbook, collect, rearrange, and create. Despite the greatest attempts of Alzheimer's Disease to strip Shari of her vibrance and character, her smile and joy could not be diminished. It was through trials that the source of her gifts became so pronounced. Shari had served on the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Board. She had also been a longtime member of the Nebraska Cattlewomen, having been honored at Cattlewoman of The Year in 1998, and serving as President of the organization the subsequent year. Shari had also been appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to the National Beef Checkoff Council. Just one of Shari's crowning contributions was serving as the force for starting the Nebraska Cattleman's Ball, which would go on to raise millions of dollars for cancer research in the years since its inception. Shari loved to cook, and as such, possessed an expansive collection of cookbooks. She loved to entertain and had the heart of a servant. Much could be said and written of Shari, but one would be remiss if they didn't mention her foundational trust &amp; belief in Jesus Christ. Shari's faith in the Lord filled her with peace and joy, even amid the great challenges that she would face. Shari never stopped inspiring people because God's grace was visible and at work in her life. Her witness lives on in many ways, just a few of which would be through her commemorative patronage at Tabor College. Shari was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Chuck Flaming; sister, Judy (John) Gilkey of Rockaway Beach, OR; brother-in-law, Mark (Jan) Flaming of Paxton, NE; sister-in-law, Lola (John) Wall of Lyons, KS; nieces and nephews, Katrina (Scott) Woltze of Portland, OR, Jed (Hannah) Flaming of Paxton, NE, Allyssa (Matt) Lake of Paxton, NE, Stephanie (Paul) Brown of Arkansas City, KS, Carrisa (Mason) Robin of Germany; along with countless good friends. A memorial has been established in Shari's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sharon E. 'Shari' Flaming, age 69, of Paxton, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, just minutes into her 49th wedding anniversary, at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska. Shari was born July 30, 1951, at Sutherland, Nebraska, to Byron and Francis (Fowler) Sadle. She graduated from Paxton High School with the class of 1969 and went on to attend UNL, graduating with a degree in Consumer Sciences. While Shari was a Junior at UNL, she was one of thirteen women selected for inclusion on the Mortar Board. Following her Junior year of college, Shari married Charles "Chuck" Flaming at Paxton on June 4, 1972. The couple finished returned to UNL to complete their education before returning to the Sadle Cattle Company at Paxton. Shari taught 6th grade at Paxton for six years before opting to work alongside Chuck in their cattle feeding operation. Shari had such a willingness to help, no matter what she was called into, from bookkeeping, working cattle, or running for parts. Shari was an immensely talented woman with an infectious joy that was uplifting to the people she spent time around. Her eyes and smile communicated in ways that often eluded language. Shari and Chuck were a blessed team in all that they did together. She was full of love and life, which spilled over into what she did, whether it was spending time with the animals, organizing events, crafting and writing, spending time with Chuck, or worshipping her Lord. Shari loved to scrapbook, collect, rearrange, and create. Despite the greatest attempts of Alzheimer's Disease to strip Shari of her vibrance and character, her smile and joy could not be diminished. It was through trials that the source of her gifts became so pronounced. Shari had served on the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Board. She had also been a longtime member of the Nebraska Cattlewomen, having been honored at Cattlewoman of The Year in 1998, and serving as President of the organization the subsequent year. Shari had also been appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to the National Beef Checkoff Council. Just one of Shari's crowning contributions was serving as the force for starting the Nebraska Cattleman's Ball, which would go on to raise millions of dollars for cancer research in the years since its inception. Shari loved to cook, and as such, possessed an expansive collection of cookbooks. She loved to entertain and had the heart of a servant. Much could be said and written of Shari, but one would be remiss if they didn't mention her foundational trust &amp; belief in Jesus Christ. Shari's faith in the Lord filled her with peace and joy, even amid the great challenges that she would face. Shari never stopped inspiring people because God's grace was visible and at work in her life. Her witness lives on in many ways, just a few of which would be through her commemorative patronage at Tabor College. Shari was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Chuck Flaming; sister, Judy (John) Gilkey of Rockaway Beach, OR; brother-in-law, Mark (Jan) Flaming of Paxton, NE; sister-in-law, Lola (John) Wall of Lyons, KS; nieces and nephews, Katrina (Scott) Woltze of Portland, OR, Jed (Hannah) Flaming of Paxton, NE, Allyssa (Matt) Lake of Paxton, NE, Stephanie (Paul) Brown of Arkansas City, KS, Carrisa (Mason) Robin of Germany; along with countless good friends. A memorial has been established in Shari's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sharon E. 'Shari' Flaming  (1951-2021)

Veris M. Bentz, age 92, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on June 6, 2021 at her home in Ogallala following a lengthy illness. &nbsp; Veris was born December 21, 1928 in Alliance, Nebraska to Walter and Mildred (Groce) Robbins.&nbsp; &nbsp;She attended Alliance public Schools and graduated for Alliance High School in 1946.

On October 1, 1947 she married Lloyd Brown in Alliance and to this union 3 sons were born: Clifford, Roger and Dan.&nbsp; &nbsp;In 1963 she&nbsp; went to Beauty College in Alliance and graduated in 1964 and started Kurl N Swirl Beauty Salon. Veris and Lloyd lived in Alliance for several years.

Veris met&nbsp; Mel Scheib, while working in Alliance. They were married March 15, 1976 in Rapid City, SD, where they moved and Veris continued to work as a beautician until his death.

Veris met Donald in South Dakota and they were married May 21, 1988. They later moved to Las Vegas, NV where they bowled and loved having friends and family. They moved back Ogallala, NE in 2015, to be near family.

Survivors include her husband, Donald, of Ogallala, NE; sons: Cliff (Bonnie) Brown of Brule NE,&nbsp; Roger (Tanya) Brown of Burke Mountain, VT and Dan (Yuliya) Brown of Crawford NE; stepdaughters Amy (Kevin) Rollo of Windsor NY, Denise (Michael) Smith of Grofto NY, Christina Temple of Binghamton, NY, Jane (Scott) Ebrhard of Rapid City, SD, and Patti (Dave) Larson of Rapid City, SD;&nbsp; sisters Patsy (Roger) Rohrbouck of Alliance, NE, Beverly Robbins of Kansas City, MO, Vicki Robbins of Colorado Springs CO; brothers Kenneth (Mary) Robbins, Dennis (Denise)Robbins, Terry (Alice) Robbins, and Bruce Robbins, all of Alliance, NE, and Randy Robbins of Waite Park, MN; 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson;&nbsp; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and&nbsp; great nephews .

Preceding her in death were her husband, Lloyd Brown in1994; husband, Mel Scheib in 1983; sister Mary Juanita Roland; brothers John Robbins, Walter Martin Robbins, and Floyd (Austy) Robbins.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel, in Ogallala, Nebraska with&nbsp; Rev. Chuck Rager, of the United Methodist Church, in Ogallala officiating.&nbsp; Burial was held atin the Alliance Cemetery. &nbsp; Online condolences may be sent by going to www.drauckerfh.com. by clicking on the share a memory button.

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Veris M. Bentz, age 92, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on June 6, 2021 at her home in Ogallala following a lengthy illness. &nbsp; Veris was born December 21, 1928 in Alliance, Nebraska to Walter and Mildred (Groce) Robbins.&nbsp; &nbsp;She attended Alliance public Schools and graduated for Alliance High School in 1946.On October 1, 1947 she married Lloyd Brown in Alliance and to this union 3 sons were born: Clifford, Roger and Dan.&nbsp; &nbsp;In 1963 she&nbsp; went to Beauty College in Alliance and graduated in 1964 and started Kurl N Swirl Beauty Salon. Veris and Lloyd lived in Alliance for several years.Veris met&nbsp; Mel Scheib, while working in Alliance. They were married March 15, 1976 in Rapid City, SD, where they moved and Veris continued to work as a beautician until his death.Veris met Donald in South Dakota and they were married May 21, 1988. They later moved to Las Vegas, NV where they bowled and loved having friends and family. They moved back Ogallala, NE in 2015, to be near family.Survivors include her husband, Donald, of Ogallala, NE; sons: Cliff (Bonnie) Brown of Brule NE,&nbsp; Roger (Tanya) Brown of Burke Mountain, VT and Dan (Yuliya) Brown of Crawford NE; stepdaughters Amy (Kevin) Rollo of Windsor NY, Denise (Michael) Smith of Grofto NY, Christina Temple of Binghamton, NY, Jane (Scott) Ebrhard of Rapid City, SD, and Patti (Dave) Larson of Rapid City, SD;&nbsp; sisters Patsy (Roger) Rohrbouck of Alliance, NE, Beverly Robbins of Kansas City, MO, Vicki Robbins of Colorado Springs CO; brothers Kenneth (Mary) Robbins, Dennis (Denise)Robbins, Terry (Alice) Robbins, and Bruce Robbins, all of Alliance, NE, and Randy Robbins of Waite Park, MN; 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson;&nbsp; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and&nbsp; great nephews .Preceding her in death were her husband, Lloyd Brown in1994; husband, Mel Scheib in 1983; sister Mary Juanita Roland; brothers John Robbins, Walter Martin Robbins, and Floyd (Austy) Robbins.Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel, in Ogallala, Nebraska with&nbsp; Rev. Chuck Rager, of the United Methodist Church, in Ogallala officiating.&nbsp; Burial was held atin the Alliance Cemetery. &nbsp; Online condolences may be sent by going to www.drauckerfh.com. by clicking on the share a memory button.Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Veris M. Bentz  (1928-2021)

Allan James Otter, age 73, of McCook, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Lakeside CHI in Omaha, Nebraska.

Allan was born on March 26, 1947 in New Almelo, Kansas to Leo and Agnes (Bruggeman) Otter.&nbsp; He was one of twelve children born to this union. Allan attended school in Leoville, Kansas.&nbsp; He furthered his education at Dodge City Community College and St. Mary’s of the Plains, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in education.&nbsp;

Allan married Jody A. (Malleck) Otter on September 22, 1979 in McCook Nebraska.&nbsp; To this union, two children were born. The family made their home in McCook where Allan worked for Ideal Truck Line, delivering freight for over twenty-two years, and later with Pepsi.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Allan was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening, spending time with his grandchildren and watching sports, especially Kansas City Royals Baseball.&nbsp;

Allan was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Esther Otter; and brother in law, Verle Knepper.

Allan is survived by his wife, Jody Otter of McCook, NE; son Brandon and wife Lindsay Otter of McCook, NE; daughter, Megan and husband David Winterfeldt of Colorado Springs, CO; four grandchildren, Kaiden, Jaxyn, Kooper and Beckett; four brothers, Larry Otter of South Carolina, Norbert (Jeanette) Otter of Kansas, Nick (Kathy) Otter of Kansas and Jerome (Karen) Otter of Arizona; seven sisters, Sue (Bill) Sughroue of Nebraska, Rebbeca Otter of Kansas, Cecilia Knepper of Nebraska, Rita (Joe) Martin of Idaho, Judy (Darrel) Schuler of Kansas, Loretta (Norbert) Flax of Kansas and Theresa (Jim) Bird of Kansas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Saturday,&nbsp;June 12, 2021 at&nbsp;10:30&nbsp; a.m. at&nbsp;St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; A Memorial Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Allan James Otter, age 73, of McCook, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Lakeside CHI in Omaha, Nebraska.Allan was born on March 26, 1947 in New Almelo, Kansas to Leo and Agnes (Bruggeman) Otter.&nbsp; He was one of twelve children born to this union. Allan attended school in Leoville, Kansas.&nbsp; He furthered his education at Dodge City Community College and St. Mary’s of the Plains, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in education.&nbsp;Allan married Jody A. (Malleck) Otter on September 22, 1979 in McCook Nebraska.&nbsp; To this union, two children were born. The family made their home in McCook where Allan worked for Ideal Truck Line, delivering freight for over twenty-two years, and later with Pepsi.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allan was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening, spending time with his grandchildren and watching sports, especially Kansas City Royals Baseball.&nbsp;Allan was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Esther Otter; and brother in law, Verle Knepper.Allan is survived by his wife, Jody Otter of McCook, NE; son Brandon and wife Lindsay Otter of McCook, NE; daughter, Megan and husband David Winterfeldt of Colorado Springs, CO; four grandchildren, Kaiden, Jaxyn, Kooper and Beckett; four brothers, Larry Otter of South Carolina, Norbert (Jeanette) Otter of Kansas, Nick (Kathy) Otter of Kansas and Jerome (Karen) Otter of Arizona; seven sisters, Sue (Bill) Sughroue of Nebraska, Rebbeca Otter of Kansas, Cecilia Knepper of Nebraska, Rita (Joe) Martin of Idaho, Judy (Darrel) Schuler of Kansas, Loretta (Norbert) Flax of Kansas and Theresa (Jim) Bird of Kansas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Saturday,&nbsp;June 12, 2021 at&nbsp;10:30&nbsp; a.m. at&nbsp;St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; A Memorial Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook.Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.

Allan James Otter  (1947-2020)

Norris L. Grous, age 89, of Curtis, Nebraska, died June 8, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp;

He was born May 15, 1932 in Curtis, Nebraska, son of Ernest and Alma Grous. Norris attended and graduated high school in Curtis. In 1954, Norris joined the Coast Guard.&nbsp;

He was a minister in the Worldwide Church of God. Norris loved to work with antiques, rebuilding furniture, farming, fishing, spent many nights camping, and lately loved to sit and watch the birds. Norris&nbsp;always had many activities around the farm for the church members and youth. He was an animal lover and was never afraid to take in an injured or stray animal and nurse it back to health.

Survivors include his wife, Doris J. Grous of Curtis, NE; two daughters, Connie (Gary) Glaze of Cozad, NE and Angela (Mark) Morgan of Rock River, WY; grandchildren, Melissa (Matt) Glenn of Lincoln, NE, Jessica (Justin) Cannady of Seward, NE, Bo (Whitney) Morgan of Cody, WY, and Karissa (Chad) Hanson of Greeley, CO; great-grandchildren, Titus Glenn, Amos Glenn, Aiden Cannady, Kaleb Cannady, Owen Morgan, Kallan Morgan, Harley Morgan, Dylan Hanson, Lexi Hanson, and Ryker Hanson.&nbsp;

Norris was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;

Memorial Services will take place on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Fairgrounds in Stockville, Nebraska with Pastor Brian Nicklas officiating.&nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to the Berean Bible Church in Curtis, Nebraska.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Norris L. Grous, age 89, of Curtis, Nebraska, died June 8, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was born May 15, 1932 in Curtis, Nebraska, son of Ernest and Alma Grous. Norris attended and graduated high school in Curtis. In 1954, Norris joined the Coast Guard.&nbsp;He was a minister in the Worldwide Church of God. Norris loved to work with antiques, rebuilding furniture, farming, fishing, spent many nights camping, and lately loved to sit and watch the birds. Norris&nbsp;always had many activities around the farm for the church members and youth. He was an animal lover and was never afraid to take in an injured or stray animal and nurse it back to health.Survivors include his wife, Doris J. Grous of Curtis, NE; two daughters, Connie (Gary) Glaze of Cozad, NE and Angela (Mark) Morgan of Rock River, WY; grandchildren, Melissa (Matt) Glenn of Lincoln, NE, Jessica (Justin) Cannady of Seward, NE, Bo (Whitney) Morgan of Cody, WY, and Karissa (Chad) Hanson of Greeley, CO; great-grandchildren, Titus Glenn, Amos Glenn, Aiden Cannady, Kaleb Cannady, Owen Morgan, Kallan Morgan, Harley Morgan, Dylan Hanson, Lexi Hanson, and Ryker Hanson.&nbsp;Norris was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;Memorial Services will take place on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Fairgrounds in Stockville, Nebraska with Pastor Brian Nicklas officiating.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to the Berean Bible Church in Curtis, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Norris L. Grous  (1932-2021)

Duane Robert Porath, age 80, passed away on June 3, 2021, at Journey House Hospice in Lincoln, Nebraska. Duane was born on February 22, 1941 to Arnold Edward Porath and Eleanor Emma (Detgen) in Valentine, Nebraska. He was baptized March 9, 1941, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Crookston, Nebraska. He was later confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in 1954. Duane spent his entire life in Cherry County, Nebraska area, growing up on the family ranch south of Crookston. He attended grade school in a one room school on the German Settlement, freshman year of high school at Crookston, and then went to Kilgore High School where he graduated in 1958. Duane was in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. He went to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for his training and then went to Karl’s Ruche Germany in April 1964 during the Vietnam War and was discharged in November of 1965. He worked at Schlueter Construction company for a year after returning home from the Army. He then began working with his Father on the ranch in the German Settlement area. He loved working with his horses and taking care of the cattle. He met his wife Carolyn Jane Reiser at the dances at the Veterans Club in Valentine, Nebraska. They were married on March 22, 1975. Carolyn had two daughters Kimberly Dawn Weber and Kristina Louise Weber. He loved ranching, raising quarter horses, laughing and teasing with family and friends. In 1992, Duane and Carolyn moved to Valentine, but Duane continue to travel back and forth to the ranch. In 2006, nephew Sam Day started helping Duane with the ranching. He was a member of Cherry County Ag society for 30 years from 1990 to 2021 and enjoyed working the ticket booth and sponsorships. He was lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Crookston, on the board as president and elder, and then joined Our Savior Lutheran Church in Valentine where he helped with ushering. He could be found every Sunday sitting in the back pew. He was preceded in death in by his parents, Arnold and Eleanor Porath; and his brother Glenn. Surviving family are his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Porath; daughters Kimberly Potter (Ron Jr) of Meadow Grove, NE; Kristina Weber of Valentine, NE; sister Karen Potter (Bill) of Valentine, NE; granddaughter Megan Gallino Leikam (Toby) of Lincoln, NE; grandson Michael Gallino (Jessica) of Yuma, AZ ; grandson Markus Potter (Jodi) of Valentine, NE; granddaughter Danielle Potter Santos (Henry) of Norfolk, NE; and grandson Adam Potter of Colorado Springs, CO; great grandchildren Kelsey and Thea, Gabe, Asher, and Deegan; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in laws and an aunt.

Duane will be missed by all his family and friends and now is with his Savior in Heaven.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Holmes Funeral Home in Valentine, Nebraska.

Funeral services will be held on&nbsp;Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at&nbsp;Our Savior Lutheran Church in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow at&nbsp;Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, German Settlement Road, Crookston, Nebraska.

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 </figure>Duane Robert Porath, age 80, passed away on June 3, 2021, at Journey House Hospice in Lincoln, Nebraska. Duane was born on February 22, 1941 to Arnold Edward Porath and Eleanor Emma (Detgen) in Valentine, Nebraska. He was baptized March 9, 1941, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Crookston, Nebraska. He was later confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in 1954. Duane spent his entire life in Cherry County, Nebraska area, growing up on the family ranch south of Crookston. He attended grade school in a one room school on the German Settlement, freshman year of high school at Crookston, and then went to Kilgore High School where he graduated in 1958. Duane was in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. He went to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for his training and then went to Karl’s Ruche Germany in April 1964 during the Vietnam War and was discharged in November of 1965. He worked at Schlueter Construction company for a year after returning home from the Army. He then began working with his Father on the ranch in the German Settlement area. He loved working with his horses and taking care of the cattle. He met his wife Carolyn Jane Reiser at the dances at the Veterans Club in Valentine, Nebraska. They were married on March 22, 1975. Carolyn had two daughters Kimberly Dawn Weber and Kristina Louise Weber. He loved ranching, raising quarter horses, laughing and teasing with family and friends. In 1992, Duane and Carolyn moved to Valentine, but Duane continue to travel back and forth to the ranch. In 2006, nephew Sam Day started helping Duane with the ranching. He was a member of Cherry County Ag society for 30 years from 1990 to 2021 and enjoyed working the ticket booth and sponsorships. He was lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Crookston, on the board as president and elder, and then joined Our Savior Lutheran Church in Valentine where he helped with ushering. He could be found every Sunday sitting in the back pew. He was preceded in death in by his parents, Arnold and Eleanor Porath; and his brother Glenn. Surviving family are his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Porath; daughters Kimberly Potter (Ron Jr) of Meadow Grove, NE; Kristina Weber of Valentine, NE; sister Karen Potter (Bill) of Valentine, NE; granddaughter Megan Gallino Leikam (Toby) of Lincoln, NE; grandson Michael Gallino (Jessica) of Yuma, AZ ; grandson Markus Potter (Jodi) of Valentine, NE; granddaughter Danielle Potter Santos (Henry) of Norfolk, NE; and grandson Adam Potter of Colorado Springs, CO; great grandchildren Kelsey and Thea, Gabe, Asher, and Deegan; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in laws and an aunt. Duane will be missed by all his family and friends and now is with his Savior in Heaven.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Holmes Funeral Home in Valentine, Nebraska.Funeral services will be held on&nbsp;Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at&nbsp;Our Savior Lutheran Church in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow at&nbsp;Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, German Settlement Road, Crookston, Nebraska.

Duane Robert Porath  (1941-2021)

John H. Kerner, age 73, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on June 3, 2021 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.

John was born on February 11th, 1948 in Gregory, South Dakota to Albert and Lovina (Beavers) Kerner. He graduated from Springview High School with the class of 1968. John continued his education at Denver Automotive in Colorado where he met his future wife, Kathy.

On June 1st, 1969, he married Kathleen Larson in Loup City, Nebraska. In 1970, John enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a cook, taking Kathy to live with him in Virginia, Omaha, and Greece. John left the service in 1974 and they went to live at his family farm in Gregory, SD for two years. They made Lexington, Nebraska their final home in 1976. Through the Nebraska Children’s Home they adopted two daughters, Tammy in 1979 and Carrie in 1985. The Kerner family are all members of the United Methodist Church in Lexington, NE where they attended for many years. John and Kathy were members of the Plum Creekers, a mounted horse drill team that performed and carried the colors in parades and shows across the Midwest.

John worked at the Sperry Holland plant in Lexington, NE from 1976 until 1985. Over the next decade he worked for an area farmer, a local feedlot, John Deere, and Fairbanks International. In 1996 he started work as a custodian at the Cozad High School where he retired from in 2010. John love kids and spoke frequently of the high school students, especially the girls who came back after graduation to thank him for what he did for them.

John claimed to be the richest man in the world because his life was rich with love. He was a devoted husband who spent many years after retirement as caregiver for his wife Kathy, disabled from rheumatoid arthritis, until her passing in March 2021. He was also a proud father who loved his daughters. He joined Tammy on Special Journeys trips and assisted other travelers with special needs. John supported Carrie’s service in the Air Force, attending her commissioning, every promotion ceremony, and each of the six bases at which she was stationed.

What mattered most to John was loving relationships but he also had a love for life and adventure. He often told stories of his trips to Alaska to see Carrie, fishing and bear watching off Kodiak Island, seeing the Iditarod, going bear hunting with friends, and taking an Alaskan cruise. He told people how his daughters took him around the world, how Tammy took him to Hawaii and Carrie took him to Africa. He traveled with Carrie through Kenya and Tanzania where he took a hot air balloon over the Serengeti, danced with the Maasai Mara tribe, and saw many animals on safaris. In June 2020, John spent a week at the Triangle X dude ranch in Wyoming where he rode horses, saw herds of elk, and rafted down the river. In October 2020, John visited Carrie in Florida where he went skydiving for the first time at age 72.

John was honored to be accepted to attend the Dawson County Hero Flight to Washington D.C. in September 2017. He enjoyed sharing stories with other Vietnam-era veterans, touring the memorials, monuments, U.S. Capitol, and the Pentagon. His daughter,&nbsp; Carrie was honored to share the experience with him.

In the weeks before his passing, John was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer that had metastasized to his liver, bones, and brain. His passing was due to complications of a pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis, combined with pulmonary edema and bleeding from lung cancer. &nbsp;

Survivors include his children Tammy Kerner of Lexington, Nebraska and Major Carrie Kerner of Niceville, Florida; sister, Filena and brother-in-law, Danny Miller of Winner, South Dakota, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Kerner; his parents, Albert and Lovina Kerner; brother, Lavern and sister-in-law Diane Kerner; and sister Rosie Kerner.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 12th 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska with Lonna Grabenstein, Chaplain, RuralMED Home Health and Hospice, officiating. The service will be livestreamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Face Book page. &nbsp;

Memorials are kindly suggested to the Nebraska Children’s Home Society.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="http://reynoldslovefunerahome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>John H. Kerner, age 73, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on June 3, 2021 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.John was born on February 11th, 1948 in Gregory, South Dakota to Albert and Lovina (Beavers) Kerner. He graduated from Springview High School with the class of 1968. John continued his education at Denver Automotive in Colorado where he met his future wife, Kathy.On June 1st, 1969, he married Kathleen Larson in Loup City, Nebraska. In 1970, John enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a cook, taking Kathy to live with him in Virginia, Omaha, and Greece. John left the service in 1974 and they went to live at his family farm in Gregory, SD for two years. They made Lexington, Nebraska their final home in 1976. Through the Nebraska Children’s Home they adopted two daughters, Tammy in 1979 and Carrie in 1985. The Kerner family are all members of the United Methodist Church in Lexington, NE where they attended for many years. John and Kathy were members of the Plum Creekers, a mounted horse drill team that performed and carried the colors in parades and shows across the Midwest.John worked at the Sperry Holland plant in Lexington, NE from 1976 until 1985. Over the next decade he worked for an area farmer, a local feedlot, John Deere, and Fairbanks International. In 1996 he started work as a custodian at the Cozad High School where he retired from in 2010. John love kids and spoke frequently of the high school students, especially the girls who came back after graduation to thank him for what he did for them.John claimed to be the richest man in the world because his life was rich with love. He was a devoted husband who spent many years after retirement as caregiver for his wife Kathy, disabled from rheumatoid arthritis, until her passing in March 2021. He was also a proud father who loved his daughters. He joined Tammy on Special Journeys trips and assisted other travelers with special needs. John supported Carrie’s service in the Air Force, attending her commissioning, every promotion ceremony, and each of the six bases at which she was stationed.What mattered most to John was loving relationships but he also had a love for life and adventure. He often told stories of his trips to Alaska to see Carrie, fishing and bear watching off Kodiak Island, seeing the Iditarod, going bear hunting with friends, and taking an Alaskan cruise. He told people how his daughters took him around the world, how Tammy took him to Hawaii and Carrie took him to Africa. He traveled with Carrie through Kenya and Tanzania where he took a hot air balloon over the Serengeti, danced with the Maasai Mara tribe, and saw many animals on safaris. In June 2020, John spent a week at the Triangle X dude ranch in Wyoming where he rode horses, saw herds of elk, and rafted down the river. In October 2020, John visited Carrie in Florida where he went skydiving for the first time at age 72.John was honored to be accepted to attend the Dawson County Hero Flight to Washington D.C. in September 2017. He enjoyed sharing stories with other Vietnam-era veterans, touring the memorials, monuments, U.S. Capitol, and the Pentagon. His daughter,&nbsp; Carrie was honored to share the experience with him.In the weeks before his passing, John was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer that had metastasized to his liver, bones, and brain. His passing was due to complications of a pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis, combined with pulmonary edema and bleeding from lung cancer. &nbsp;Survivors include his children Tammy Kerner of Lexington, Nebraska and Major Carrie Kerner of Niceville, Florida; sister, Filena and brother-in-law, Danny Miller of Winner, South Dakota, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.John was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Kerner; his parents, Albert and Lovina Kerner; brother, Lavern and sister-in-law Diane Kerner; and sister Rosie Kerner.A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 12th 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska with Lonna Grabenstein, Chaplain, RuralMED Home Health and Hospice, officiating. The service will be livestreamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Face Book page. &nbsp;Memorials are kindly suggested to the Nebraska Children’s Home Society.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="http://reynoldslovefunerahome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>&nbsp;

John H. Kerner  (1948-2021)

Virgil V. VanCleave, Sr., age 74, of McCook, Nebraska passed away on December 25, 2020 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.

Virgil was born September 15, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri to parents Virgil V. and Alberta V. (Davis) VanCleave.&nbsp; He was one of five siblings.&nbsp; Virgil moved to McCookm, Nebraska in 1986.

Virgil enjoyed watching baseball and wrestling, playing pool and fishing. He loved old western movies and the tv show “Days of Our Lives”. Virgil was the bass player in a country music band and loved dancing to 50’s and 60’s music. While living in Missouri, he was a member of a CB Radio Club. Spending time with family was very special to Virgil.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles VanCleave; two sisters, Sheila Fisher and Rita Hahn; and lifelong friend, Donald Shyock.

Those left to celebrate his life include his son, Virgil (Bobbie) VanCleave, Jr. of Red Cloud, Nebraska; daughters, Kim (Mark) Carpenter of St. Joseph, Missouri, Christina (Jason) Carter of North Platte, Nebraska and Melissa Dawn (VanCleave) Brown of Florida; sister, Wanda (Henry) Moline of McCook, Nebraska; and a host of extended family members and friends.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held on Saturday,&nbsp;June 12, 2021 at&nbsp;2:30 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Virgil V. VanCleave, Sr., age 74, of McCook, Nebraska passed away on December 25, 2020 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.Virgil was born September 15, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri to parents Virgil V. and Alberta V. (Davis) VanCleave.&nbsp; He was one of five siblings.&nbsp; Virgil moved to McCookm, Nebraska in 1986.Virgil enjoyed watching baseball and wrestling, playing pool and fishing. He loved old western movies and the tv show “Days of Our Lives”. Virgil was the bass player in a country music band and loved dancing to 50’s and 60’s music. While living in Missouri, he was a member of a CB Radio Club. Spending time with family was very special to Virgil.Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles VanCleave; two sisters, Sheila Fisher and Rita Hahn; and lifelong friend, Donald Shyock.Those left to celebrate his life include his son, Virgil (Bobbie) VanCleave, Jr. of Red Cloud, Nebraska; daughters, Kim (Mark) Carpenter of St. Joseph, Missouri, Christina (Jason) Carter of North Platte, Nebraska and Melissa Dawn (VanCleave) Brown of Florida; sister, Wanda (Henry) Moline of McCook, Nebraska; and a host of extended family members and friends.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held on Saturday,&nbsp;June 12, 2021 at&nbsp;2:30 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook.Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Virgil V. VanCleave, Sr.  (1946-2020)

Leona Loretta Greim was born on April 29, 1933 at Campbell, Nebraska to Emil and Clara (Troester) Bartels. Leona was the youngest of five children. Leona attended Campbell Country School, first through the eighth grades. She attended Campbell High School and graduated with the Class of 1951. Leona worked at a Christian Children’s Home for a year and then located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where she was employed at the hospital and the telephone office. Leona met Gilbert Greim through a cousin from Imperial, Nebraska while attending a service the Lutheran Church in Imperial. On August 3, 1963, Leona and Gilbert were married.&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple worked and lived on their farm fifteen miles southwest of Imperial, where the raised cattle and hogs. They farmed three pivots, which were planted to corn along with some dryland which they planted to wheat. Leona was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial. Family and friends could always look forward to her yearly Christmas card, which was a short synopsis of everything that happened during the year. Leona loved to play cards and this short story was a favorite. EMERGENCY CALL: A doctor answered his phone in the evening and heard a familiar voice of a colleague on the other line: “We need a fourth player for poker” said his friend “I’ll be right over,” said the doctor. “Where are you going at this hour?” demanded his wife. “I’m sorry, honey, he replied, “but I have an emergency call.” “Is it serious” “Oh, yes, very serious.” said the doctor. “In fact, there are three doctors there already.” Leona lost Gilbert on May 14, 2019, and after his passing, she moved to the Imperial Heights where she met many dear friends. Leona was known as a hard worker and was kind to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed. Leona passed away early Thursday morning, June 3, 2021, at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home, Imperial, Nebraska. Leona was 88 years of age. Leona was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gilbert; brothers Marvin (Lenora) Bartels andHarlan Bartels; sister Mildred (Chester) Deering; sister-in-law Carol Bartels; and niece Carole Deering Survivors include her brother, Gerald Bartels of Franklin, Nebraska; nieces and nephews Janice (Marty) Mandt, Dennis (Barb) Bartels, Joyce McDaniel, Steve (Debbie) Bartels, Kenny (Dyan) Bartels and David (Nancy) Bartels; and many more great nieces and nephews and a host of good friends. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday morning, June 15, 2021, 10:30 A.M. (Mountain Time) at the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, Nebraska with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Nebraska. Visitation will be available on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the funeral services. A memorial has been established to the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial's building fund. On line condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.Com.&nbsp; Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial, Nebraska has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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 </figure>Leona Loretta Greim was born on April 29, 1933 at Campbell, Nebraska to Emil and Clara (Troester) Bartels. Leona was the youngest of five children. Leona attended Campbell Country School, first through the eighth grades. She attended Campbell High School and graduated with the Class of 1951. Leona worked at a Christian Children’s Home for a year and then located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where she was employed at the hospital and the telephone office. Leona met Gilbert Greim through a cousin from Imperial, Nebraska while attending a service the Lutheran Church in Imperial. On August 3, 1963, Leona and Gilbert were married.&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple worked and lived on their farm fifteen miles southwest of Imperial, where the raised cattle and hogs. They farmed three pivots, which were planted to corn along with some dryland which they planted to wheat. Leona was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial. Family and friends could always look forward to her yearly Christmas card, which was a short synopsis of everything that happened during the year. Leona loved to play cards and this short story was a favorite. EMERGENCY CALL: A doctor answered his phone in the evening and heard a familiar voice of a colleague on the other line: “We need a fourth player for poker” said his friend “I’ll be right over,” said the doctor. “Where are you going at this hour?” demanded his wife. “I’m sorry, honey, he replied, “but I have an emergency call.” “Is it serious” “Oh, yes, very serious.” said the doctor. “In fact, there are three doctors there already.” Leona lost Gilbert on May 14, 2019, and after his passing, she moved to the Imperial Heights where she met many dear friends. Leona was known as a hard worker and was kind to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed. Leona passed away early Thursday morning, June 3, 2021, at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home, Imperial, Nebraska. Leona was 88 years of age. Leona was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gilbert; brothers Marvin (Lenora) Bartels andHarlan Bartels; sister Mildred (Chester) Deering; sister-in-law Carol Bartels; and niece Carole Deering Survivors include her brother, Gerald Bartels of Franklin, Nebraska; nieces and nephews Janice (Marty) Mandt, Dennis (Barb) Bartels, Joyce McDaniel, Steve (Debbie) Bartels, Kenny (Dyan) Bartels and David (Nancy) Bartels; and many more great nieces and nephews and a host of good friends. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday morning, June 15, 2021, 10:30 A.M. (Mountain Time) at the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, Nebraska with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Nebraska. Visitation will be available on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the funeral services. A memorial has been established to the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial's building fund. On line condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.Com.&nbsp; Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial, Nebraska has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Leona Loretta Greim  (1933-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nancy unexpectedly passed away on April 9, 2020 at her home in Lakewood, Colorado at the age of 69. Nancy was born on May 6, 1950 in Imperial, Nebraska to Cecil and Selma (Ohmie) Gardner and was the youngest of 6 children. She graduated from Chase County High School in 1969 and just celebrated her 50th class reunion last year. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Since her arrival in Denver, Colorado, Nancy was actively involved in the Timberline Tall Club. Nancy retired 9 years ago after 30 years of employment with The National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Nancy loved traveling and was always proud that she had visited all 50 states within the country. Nancy was enjoying her retirement with family and friends and very engaged with all her hobbies and interests. She loved working with arts and crafts and giving them to family and friends for many years. Nancy, recently went back to doing her favorite past time of drawing and painting. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nancy was as selfless as a human can be, was unconditionally kind and affectionate, spoke optimistically, was perpetually positive, was quick to laugh and had cherished her golden retriever, Molly.&nbsp; Nancy was always one to go out of her way to make sure everyone got along. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include: her sister Colleen (Herb) Lynch of Lakewood, Colorado; niece, Susie (Gil) Jones of Westminster, Colorado; nephew Ron (Pam) Gardner of Laporte, Colorado; nephew Dwight (Lori) Gardner of Wellington, Colorado; niece Sandy (Mike) Coon of Colorado Springs, Colorado; nephew Rich (Becky) Houghton of Littleton, Colorado; nephew Herby (Elizabeth) Lynch of Denver, Colorado; nephew Matt (Jamie) Lynch of Lakewood, Colorado; brother-in-law, Jim Cunningham; and numerous great nephews and nieces. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Dean and Don Gardner; and sisters Carol Cunningham and Patty Houghton. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside inurnment services will be held Friday morning, June 11, 2021, 11:00 A.M. Mountain Time at Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial, Nebraska, with Pastor David Kahle officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established in Nancy’s memory at Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, 15350 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80007. Donations may be made online at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goldenrescue.com/" target="_blank">https://www.goldenrescue.com/</a>. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences maybe left at liewer funeral home.com&nbsp; Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, Nebraska has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nancy unexpectedly passed away on April 9, 2020 at her home in Lakewood, Colorado at the age of 69. Nancy was born on May 6, 1950 in Imperial, Nebraska to Cecil and Selma (Ohmie) Gardner and was the youngest of 6 children. She graduated from Chase County High School in 1969 and just celebrated her 50th class reunion last year. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Since her arrival in Denver, Colorado, Nancy was actively involved in the Timberline Tall Club. Nancy retired 9 years ago after 30 years of employment with The National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Nancy loved traveling and was always proud that she had visited all 50 states within the country. Nancy was enjoying her retirement with family and friends and very engaged with all her hobbies and interests. She loved working with arts and crafts and giving them to family and friends for many years. Nancy, recently went back to doing her favorite past time of drawing and painting. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nancy was as selfless as a human can be, was unconditionally kind and affectionate, spoke optimistically, was perpetually positive, was quick to laugh and had cherished her golden retriever, Molly.&nbsp; Nancy was always one to go out of her way to make sure everyone got along. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include: her sister Colleen (Herb) Lynch of Lakewood, Colorado; niece, Susie (Gil) Jones of Westminster, Colorado; nephew Ron (Pam) Gardner of Laporte, Colorado; nephew Dwight (Lori) Gardner of Wellington, Colorado; niece Sandy (Mike) Coon of Colorado Springs, Colorado; nephew Rich (Becky) Houghton of Littleton, Colorado; nephew Herby (Elizabeth) Lynch of Denver, Colorado; nephew Matt (Jamie) Lynch of Lakewood, Colorado; brother-in-law, Jim Cunningham; and numerous great nephews and nieces. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Dean and Don Gardner; and sisters Carol Cunningham and Patty Houghton. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside inurnment services will be held Friday morning, June 11, 2021, 11:00 A.M. Mountain Time at Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial, Nebraska, with Pastor David Kahle officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established in Nancy’s memory at Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, 15350 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80007. Donations may be made online at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goldenrescue.com/" target="_blank">https://www.goldenrescue.com/</a>. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences maybe left at liewer funeral home.com&nbsp; Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, Nebraska has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;

Nancy S. Gardner  (1950-2020)

Edward Don Rinehart, age 60, of McCook, Nebraska was surrounded by the love of his family when he passed away at his home in McCook on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.&nbsp; He was born to Donnie and Carol (Emrich) Rinehart on September 13, 1960 in Cambridge, Nebraska.&nbsp; Ed graduated from Republican Valley High School with the class of 1978.

On June 24, 1983, he married Jeannine Lynn Custer at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook.&nbsp; They made McCook their lifelong home where they raised their children, Donnie and Angela.&nbsp; Ed worked construction and was employed by the Nebraska Department of Roads for almost 30 years; he was named the Employee of the Year and Admiral of Nebraska in 2007.

Ed enjoyed many hobbies.&nbsp; He was a talented woodworker and enjoyed hunting and fishing.&nbsp; Ed was a collector of anything military related; he had a large bayonet collection.&nbsp; He collected and traded coins and was a military history buff.&nbsp; He spent countless hours tracing and recording his family’s genealogy.

Ed was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in McCook.&nbsp; He also served on the Medicine Creek Wildlife Association board.&nbsp; He was a member of the NRA and a vocal supporter of President Donald J. Trump.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Jene Custer.

Survivors include his wife, Jeannine Rinehart of McCook; son, Donnie (Brooke) Rinehart of McCook; daughter, Angela (Bill) Watts of McCook; grandchildren: Skylar, Madison, Tristen, Brayden, and Carter Watts; soon to be granddaughter, Hallie Watts; soon to be great-granddaughter, Bethlynn; sister, Julie (Mike) Weskamp of Aurora, Colorado; brother, Terry (Vanessa) Rinehart of Burlington, Colorado; sister, Trudy (Christopher) Daniel of North Platte; mother-in-law, Carmen Custer of McCook; brothers-in-law, Kevin (Kathy) Custer and Eugene Custer both of McCook; sister-in-law, Krystal (Dave) Downing of McCook; as well as his nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation with family present will be held on Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday afternoon, June 11, 2021 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Ed Rinehart 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>Edward Don Rinehart, age 60, of McCook, Nebraska was surrounded by the love of his family when he passed away at his home in McCook on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.&nbsp; He was born to Donnie and Carol (Emrich) Rinehart on September 13, 1960 in Cambridge, Nebraska.&nbsp; Ed graduated from Republican Valley High School with the class of 1978.On June 24, 1983, he married Jeannine Lynn Custer at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook.&nbsp; They made McCook their lifelong home where they raised their children, Donnie and Angela.&nbsp; Ed worked construction and was employed by the Nebraska Department of Roads for almost 30 years; he was named the Employee of the Year and Admiral of Nebraska in 2007.Ed enjoyed many hobbies.&nbsp; He was a talented woodworker and enjoyed hunting and fishing.&nbsp; Ed was a collector of anything military related; he had a large bayonet collection.&nbsp; He collected and traded coins and was a military history buff.&nbsp; He spent countless hours tracing and recording his family’s genealogy.Ed was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in McCook.&nbsp; He also served on the Medicine Creek Wildlife Association board.&nbsp; He was a member of the NRA and a vocal supporter of President Donald J. Trump.Ed was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Jene Custer.Survivors include his wife, Jeannine Rinehart of McCook; son, Donnie (Brooke) Rinehart of McCook; daughter, Angela (Bill) Watts of McCook; grandchildren: Skylar, Madison, Tristen, Brayden, and Carter Watts; soon to be granddaughter, Hallie Watts; soon to be great-granddaughter, Bethlynn; sister, Julie (Mike) Weskamp of Aurora, Colorado; brother, Terry (Vanessa) Rinehart of Burlington, Colorado; sister, Trudy (Christopher) Daniel of North Platte; mother-in-law, Carmen Custer of McCook; brothers-in-law, Kevin (Kathy) Custer and Eugene Custer both of McCook; sister-in-law, Krystal (Dave) Downing of McCook; as well as his nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Visitation with family present will be held on Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday afternoon, June 11, 2021 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Ed Rinehart for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Edward Don Rinehart  (1960-2021)

Mary Lou Swanson, age 84, of Kearney, Nebraska and a longtime resident of Imperial, Nebraska passed away Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021 at Mount Carmel Home in Kearney.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on October 27, 1936.

She is survived by sons, Owen (Claudette) Swanson of Imperial and Mark (Kristi) Swanson of Phillipsburg, Kansas; stepchildren, Mindy (Marc) Young of Cozad and Andy (Karla) Bauman of Parker, Colorado; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; brother Chuck (Jean) Adams of Imperial; as well as her nieces and countless friends.

Funeral services for Mary Lou will be held at 1:00 P.M. (MT), Saturday afternoon, June 12, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church of Imperial, Nebraska with Pastor Deb Copple officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial.&nbsp; In keeping with Mary Lou's wishes, the casket will remain closed.

Memorials are suggested to the Chase County Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Chapter in her name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Mary Lou Swanson, age 84, of Kearney, Nebraska and a longtime resident of Imperial, Nebraska passed away Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021 at Mount Carmel Home in Kearney.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on October 27, 1936.She is survived by sons, Owen (Claudette) Swanson of Imperial and Mark (Kristi) Swanson of Phillipsburg, Kansas; stepchildren, Mindy (Marc) Young of Cozad and Andy (Karla) Bauman of Parker, Colorado; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; brother Chuck (Jean) Adams of Imperial; as well as her nieces and countless friends.Funeral services for Mary Lou will be held at 1:00 P.M. (MT), Saturday afternoon, June 12, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church of Imperial, Nebraska with Pastor Deb Copple officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial.&nbsp; In keeping with Mary Lou's wishes, the casket will remain closed.Memorials are suggested to the Chase County Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Chapter in her name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Mary Lou Swanson  (1936-2021)

Marilyn Fowler, age 95, of Bertrand, Nebraska, died Friday June 4, 2021 at home in the presence of family.

She was born December 26, 1925 in Bertrand, Nebraska to Charles and Dorothy (Strickler) Larson. Marilyn grew up in Bertrand, living a short time in McCook, Nebraska. She graduated from Bertrand High School in 1943, after which she attended Hastings College as a Music Major.

She was united in marriage to Gene Fowler January 7, 1945 in Bertrand and celebrated 50 years of marriage before Gene’s death in 1995.&nbsp; She participated in the family farm and cattle feeding operation until their move to Colorado in 1981. Five children were born to Gene and Marilyn: Tom, Melinda, Richard, Daniel and Felicia.

Marilyn was very active in community and state wide efforts while raising her 5 children. These efforts included: &nbsp;As a board member and Vice President, Lexington Community Hospital Auxiliary; as board member, Community Concert Association; as National committee chairwoman, Young Democrats, 1958-1965; as member, central committee and as county chairwoman, Democrats of Nebraska.&nbsp; Member: Woman’s Club; American Legion Auxiliary; Board of Directors, Nebraskans for Public Television, 1972-75.&nbsp; Listed in Marqui’s “Who’s Who of American Women” 1972. Advisory Board of Title III ESEA 1971; Mid-America Arts Alliance Advisory Council 1973; Nebraska Library Commission Advisory Council 1974; Appointed 1202 Commission (Nebraska Coordinating Council for Postsecondary Education) 1974; “Who’s Who of American Women 1974; Elected President of the State Board of Education, 1974; Member International Platform Association 1974; Advisory for SUN (Student University of Nebraska) 1974; Advisory for Artsi in Education for the State Arts Council, 1976; member of St, Anne’s Catholic Church, Lexington; Secretary for Fowler, Inc. (Agriculture and Art); League of Women Voters, Kearney chapter. &nbsp; Elected to State Board of Education, November 3, 1970, for a 4 year term; Re-elected November 5, 1974, serving as President.&nbsp;

She was particularly involved as Regional Manager for Robert Kennedy’s Presidential campaign in 1968. &nbsp;

In 1975 Marilyn and Gene initiated an art and antiques gallery in Vail, Colorado, managed by children Tom and Melinda. Marilyn promoted midwestern artists in that endeavor for a number of years.

In 1978 Marilyn was the Democrats candidate for Nebraska’s Third Congressional District, traveling and campaigning extensively throughout the district.

After moving to Colorado in 1981, Marilyn worked in various marketing endeavors, and continued working in that field in both Phoenix, Arizona, San Francisco , California and Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp;

After age 80 Marilyn began a restaurant business: The “Flippin Sweet” Pizzeria and Italian Joint, that is still run by family after 15 years.&nbsp;

Marilyn participated in instrumental and vocal music from an early age. She enjoyed writing, knitting and attending grandchildren’s activities for years.&nbsp;

She spent her adult life dedicated to her Roman Catholic faith.

She had a keen interest in current events and the arts, but always in the lives of family and friends until the very end.

Survivors include her son Tom of San Francisco, California &nbsp;(currently Bertrand, Nebraska),&nbsp;&nbsp;Melinda (Kelly) Shannon of Elkhorn, Nebraska, Richard (Nancy) Fowler of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Felicia (Jason) Alexander of Bertrand, Nebraska; her sister Sally Burt of Lincoln, Nebraska;&nbsp; six grandchildren: Pat, Sarah and Clancy Shannon, Tanner (Neleigh) and Makinna Fowler, and Dashiell Alexander; three great grandchildren: Jackson, Carter and Keira McLaughlin; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Gene and son Daniel, and sisters Mickey Flanagan and Suzy Paulak.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska.

Mass Of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Smithfield, Nebraska with Father Thomas Lux, officiating.

Graveside services will be held Thursday at 2:30 at the Greenwood Cemetery, north of Lexington, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements, with online condolences or personal reflections sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://reynoldslovefuneralhome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>

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 </figure>Marilyn Fowler, age 95, of Bertrand, Nebraska, died Friday June 4, 2021 at home in the presence of family.She was born December 26, 1925 in Bertrand, Nebraska to Charles and Dorothy (Strickler) Larson. Marilyn grew up in Bertrand, living a short time in McCook, Nebraska. She graduated from Bertrand High School in 1943, after which she attended Hastings College as a Music Major.She was united in marriage to Gene Fowler January 7, 1945 in Bertrand and celebrated 50 years of marriage before Gene’s death in 1995.&nbsp; She participated in the family farm and cattle feeding operation until their move to Colorado in 1981. Five children were born to Gene and Marilyn: Tom, Melinda, Richard, Daniel and Felicia.Marilyn was very active in community and state wide efforts while raising her 5 children. These efforts included: &nbsp;As a board member and Vice President, Lexington Community Hospital Auxiliary; as board member, Community Concert Association; as National committee chairwoman, Young Democrats, 1958-1965; as member, central committee and as county chairwoman, Democrats of Nebraska.&nbsp; Member: Woman’s Club; American Legion Auxiliary; Board of Directors, Nebraskans for Public Television, 1972-75.&nbsp; Listed in Marqui’s “Who’s Who of American Women” 1972. Advisory Board of Title III ESEA 1971; Mid-America Arts Alliance Advisory Council 1973; Nebraska Library Commission Advisory Council 1974; Appointed 1202 Commission (Nebraska Coordinating Council for Postsecondary Education) 1974; “Who’s Who of American Women 1974; Elected President of the State Board of Education, 1974; Member International Platform Association 1974; Advisory for SUN (Student University of Nebraska) 1974; Advisory for Artsi in Education for the State Arts Council, 1976; member of St, Anne’s Catholic Church, Lexington; Secretary for Fowler, Inc. (Agriculture and Art); League of Women Voters, Kearney chapter. &nbsp; Elected to State Board of Education, November 3, 1970, for a 4 year term; Re-elected November 5, 1974, serving as President.&nbsp;She was particularly involved as Regional Manager for Robert Kennedy’s Presidential campaign in 1968. &nbsp;In 1975 Marilyn and Gene initiated an art and antiques gallery in Vail, Colorado, managed by children Tom and Melinda. Marilyn promoted midwestern artists in that endeavor for a number of years.In 1978 Marilyn was the Democrats candidate for Nebraska’s Third Congressional District, traveling and campaigning extensively throughout the district.After moving to Colorado in 1981, Marilyn worked in various marketing endeavors, and continued working in that field in both Phoenix, Arizona, San Francisco , California and Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp;After age 80 Marilyn began a restaurant business: The “Flippin Sweet” Pizzeria and Italian Joint, that is still run by family after 15 years.&nbsp;Marilyn participated in instrumental and vocal music from an early age. She enjoyed writing, knitting and attending grandchildren’s activities for years.&nbsp;She spent her adult life dedicated to her Roman Catholic faith.She had a keen interest in current events and the arts, but always in the lives of family and friends until the very end.Survivors include her son Tom of San Francisco, California &nbsp;(currently Bertrand, Nebraska),&nbsp;&nbsp;Melinda (Kelly) Shannon of Elkhorn, Nebraska, Richard (Nancy) Fowler of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Felicia (Jason) Alexander of Bertrand, Nebraska; her sister Sally Burt of Lincoln, Nebraska;&nbsp; six grandchildren: Pat, Sarah and Clancy Shannon, Tanner (Neleigh) and Makinna Fowler, and Dashiell Alexander; three great grandchildren: Jackson, Carter and Keira McLaughlin; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Gene and son Daniel, and sisters Mickey Flanagan and Suzy Paulak.&nbsp;Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska.Mass Of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Smithfield, Nebraska with Father Thomas Lux, officiating.Graveside services will be held Thursday at 2:30 at the Greenwood Cemetery, north of Lexington, Nebraska.Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements, with online condolences or personal reflections sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://reynoldslovefuneralhome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>

Marilyn Fowler  (1925-2021)

Dixie Ruth Mays, age 83, of North Platte, NE passed away on June 8, 2021 at Centennial Park in North Platte. She was born on September 5, 1937 at Caddo, Oklahoma to William and Pauline (Harrour) Hardage. She grew up in Albuquerque, NM.

She was united in marriage to Robert E. Mays on April 17, 1957 in Albuquerque where the couple lived until 1963 when they moved to southern California until 2006 then on to North Platte, NE.

Dixie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sons, Harry and John.

Dixie is survived by her husband, Robert, of 64 years; sons, Robert Jr. (Brenda), Wesley (JoDina); grandchildren, Amanda, Kellen, Elizabeth (Steve) Flaming; and great-grandchildren, Lillianna and Dominic.

Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 11, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte, NE. A memorial book signing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. The family is requesting memorials to The American Heart Association. 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>Dixie Ruth Mays, age 83, of North Platte, NE passed away on June 8, 2021 at Centennial Park in North Platte. She was born on September 5, 1937 at Caddo, Oklahoma to William and Pauline (Harrour) Hardage. She grew up in Albuquerque, NM.She was united in marriage to Robert E. Mays on April 17, 1957 in Albuquerque where the couple lived until 1963 when they moved to southern California until 2006 then on to North Platte, NE.Dixie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents; and sons, Harry and John.Dixie is survived by her husband, Robert, of 64 years; sons, Robert Jr. (Brenda), Wesley (JoDina); grandchildren, Amanda, Kellen, Elizabeth (Steve) Flaming; and great-grandchildren, Lillianna and Dominic.Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 11, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte, NE. A memorial book signing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. The family is requesting memorials to The American Heart Association. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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