Gifford E. Massie Jr. passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 peacefully at his home in Gothenburg, Nebraska at the age of 77 after a long battle with cancer. Gifford was born December 4, 1943 at Cozad, Nebraska to Gifford and Ruth (Nordlund) Massie Sr.

He graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1962 with a well-known high school wrestling and football career. Massie held many state wrestling championships and played in the football Shrine Bowl. He married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Kleinknecht in Golden, Colorado on March 3rd, 1965. While in Colorado, Gifford attended Colorado School of Mines where he received his degree in Engineering all while wrestling for their college team. Massie enjoyed fishing and riding horses he raised in the mountains and attending Stock Shows during his free time. Gifford was a supervisor at Coors brewery after graduating college.

The couple resided in Golden and Wheatridge, Colorado before moving to Gothenburg, Nebraska in 1973 where they raised their children. Gifford continued on the family refrigeration business serving Gothenburg and surrounding communities, making new friends along the way. Massie and his wife purchased river ground where their family spent lots of time swimming, having barbeques, riding four wheelers, raising cattle, hunting, and making memories in the great outdoors. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Darlene; his parents Gifford and Ruth (Nordlund) Massie, Sr; and sister, Verlane Müller.

Survivors include his children, Gifford (Lexi) Massie III of North Platte, Nebraska, Timothy Massie of Gothenburg, Nebraska and Sheila (Milton) Wear of Gothenburg, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jackie (Ryan) Anderegg, Jesse (Natalie) Massie, Nathan (Samia) Massie, Adrienne Massie, Starr Massie, Tia Massie, Veronica (Chris) Neal, Monique Massie, Mercedes Massie, Shay (Ryan) Holbrook, Nikita Wear and Shania Wear; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Beverly Bishop; brother, Joe Massie; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Gifford's wishes were to be cremated. Private services to be held with the family at a later date. Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Gifford E. Massie Jr. passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 peacefully at his home in Gothenburg, Nebraska at the age of 77 after a long battle with cancer. Gifford was born December 4, 1943 at Cozad, Nebraska to Gifford and Ruth (Nordlund) Massie Sr.He graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1962 with a well-known high school wrestling and football career. Massie held many state wrestling championships and played in the football Shrine Bowl. He married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Kleinknecht in Golden, Colorado on March 3rd, 1965. While in Colorado, Gifford attended Colorado School of Mines where he received his degree in Engineering all while wrestling for their college team. Massie enjoyed fishing and riding horses he raised in the mountains and attending Stock Shows during his free time. Gifford was a supervisor at Coors brewery after graduating college.The couple resided in Golden and Wheatridge, Colorado before moving to Gothenburg, Nebraska in 1973 where they raised their children. Gifford continued on the family refrigeration business serving Gothenburg and surrounding communities, making new friends along the way. Massie and his wife purchased river ground where their family spent lots of time swimming, having barbeques, riding four wheelers, raising cattle, hunting, and making memories in the great outdoors. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.He was preceded in death by his wife Darlene; his parents Gifford and Ruth (Nordlund) Massie, Sr; and sister, Verlane Müller.Survivors include his children, Gifford (Lexi) Massie III of North Platte, Nebraska, Timothy Massie of Gothenburg, Nebraska and Sheila (Milton) Wear of Gothenburg, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jackie (Ryan) Anderegg, Jesse (Natalie) Massie, Nathan (Samia) Massie, Adrienne Massie, Starr Massie, Tia Massie, Veronica (Chris) Neal, Monique Massie, Mercedes Massie, Shay (Ryan) Holbrook, Nikita Wear and Shania Wear; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Beverly Bishop; brother, Joe Massie; and many other relatives and friends.Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Gifford's wishes were to be cremated. Private services to be held with the family at a later date. Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Gifford E. Massie, Jr.  (1943-2021)

Thomas Richard Dolan Jr., age 73, of North Platte, Nebraska died May 30, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 22, 1947 in O’Neill, Nebraska to Thomas Sr. and Phyllis (Horacek) Dolan. Tom graduated with the class of 1966 at St. Patrick’s Catholic School in North Platte, Nebraska. He then entered the U.S. Navy, serving in the Submarine Corp during the Vietnam war.

Tom married Eileen Talbot on September 2, 1967 in North Platte, Nebraska. They returned to North Platte after his discharge and Tom went into business with his father selling real estate and doing auctions. The last 10 years of his career he was a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad.

Tom will always be remembered as being the center of his family. He coached baseball and softball for many years and his saying of “Rock and Fire” will not be forgotten. Tom loved to teach those around him, in skiing, playing pitch, and sports. He was a father and grandfather figure to many kids, some of his own, and many others that were not related. Tom was an Uber driver for the cheerleaders and always followed his children and grand children’s activities. He was also proud of his family of auctioneers, his father, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and his son, Tommy.

Survivors include his wife, Eileen of North Platte, NE; 3 children, Tina (Thomas) Cartwright of North Platte, NE, Angie (Taylor) Setliff of Dallas, TX, and Tommy III (Amber) Dolan of Aurora, CO; siblings, Darlene Davis of Emmitt, Idaho, Patricia Weitzel of Wheatridge, CO, Daniel (Joyce) Dolan of Omaha, NE, Jeannie (Gary) Elsen of Tulsa, OK, Judy Powell of North Platte, NE, Doug (Kathy) Dolan of North Platte, NE, Peggy (Jim) Conley of North Platte, NE, Chrissy (Jerry) Conkel of Lincoln, NE, and Sherry (Ben Tudor) Dolan of North Platte, NE; grandchildren, Chantal Lang, Cruz (Brittney) Lang, Taylor Alexis Setliff, Darius Cartwright, Gabriella Setliff, Anica Dolan, Dolan Branch, Brooklyn Dolan, Michelle Cartwright, Zarek Branch, Zaleah Cartwright, Donovan Cartwright, Mason Tillford, Cole Tillford, and Ryker Tillford; and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Bill; and nephews Riley Dolan, Phillip Hunt, Roger Lee Schneider, Jeremy Powell.

Memorials may be directed to the North Platte Catholic School Endowment and to Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte. Online Condolences can be made at adamsswanson.com.

Christian wake services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; 

Visitation will be Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 12-5 p.m. at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Thomas Richard Dolan Jr., age 73, of North Platte, Nebraska died May 30, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 22, 1947 in O’Neill, Nebraska to Thomas Sr. and Phyllis (Horacek) Dolan. Tom graduated with the class of 1966 at St. Patrick’s Catholic School in North Platte, Nebraska. He then entered the U.S. Navy, serving in the Submarine Corp during the Vietnam war.Tom married Eileen Talbot on September 2, 1967 in North Platte, Nebraska. They returned to North Platte after his discharge and Tom went into business with his father selling real estate and doing auctions. The last 10 years of his career he was a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad.Tom will always be remembered as being the center of his family. He coached baseball and softball for many years and his saying of “Rock and Fire” will not be forgotten. Tom loved to teach those around him, in skiing, playing pitch, and sports. He was a father and grandfather figure to many kids, some of his own, and many others that were not related. Tom was an Uber driver for the cheerleaders and always followed his children and grand children’s activities. He was also proud of his family of auctioneers, his father, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and his son, Tommy.Survivors include his wife, Eileen of North Platte, NE; 3 children, Tina (Thomas) Cartwright of North Platte, NE, Angie (Taylor) Setliff of Dallas, TX, and Tommy III (Amber) Dolan of Aurora, CO; siblings, Darlene Davis of Emmitt, Idaho, Patricia Weitzel of Wheatridge, CO, Daniel (Joyce) Dolan of Omaha, NE, Jeannie (Gary) Elsen of Tulsa, OK, Judy Powell of North Platte, NE, Doug (Kathy) Dolan of North Platte, NE, Peggy (Jim) Conley of North Platte, NE, Chrissy (Jerry) Conkel of Lincoln, NE, and Sherry (Ben Tudor) Dolan of North Platte, NE; grandchildren, Chantal Lang, Cruz (Brittney) Lang, Taylor Alexis Setliff, Darius Cartwright, Gabriella Setliff, Anica Dolan, Dolan Branch, Brooklyn Dolan, Michelle Cartwright, Zarek Branch, Zaleah Cartwright, Donovan Cartwright, Mason Tillford, Cole Tillford, and Ryker Tillford; and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Bill; and nephews Riley Dolan, Phillip Hunt, Roger Lee Schneider, Jeremy Powell.Memorials may be directed to the North Platte Catholic School Endowment and to Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte. Online Condolences can be made at adamsswanson.com.Christian wake services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska.Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 12-5 p.m. at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Richard Dolan, Jr.  (1947-2021)

Marian R. Lieske, age 81, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Center in Grand Island, NE.

Marian was born September 21, 1939 In Sioux City, IA to parents Delbert E. and Ruth V. (Woods) Schuler.&nbsp; The family later relocated to the McCook community where Marian attended school, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1957.

On September 23, 1994, Marian married Marvin Lieske in McCook where the couple also made their home.&nbsp; Marian worked at the Dayco Hose Plant for many years before retiring.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church as well as the McCook Eagles Auxiliary.&nbsp; In her free time, Marian enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling to visit family, going to different casinos across the states, playing golf and summer days spent at her cabin at Red Willow Lake.&nbsp; Marian loved spending time with her family and was especially fond of her cats.&nbsp;

Marian was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Marvin Lieske in 2007.

Those left to celebrate her life include her children, James (Blanche) Petsch of Kansas City, MO, Dan (Kim) Petsch of Grand Island, NE, Diane Petsch of Dallas, TX, stepson, Ryan (Tricia) Lieske of Ravenna, NE, and stepdaughter, Nicky (Dan) Smith of Lincoln, NE; sisters, Vivian Cotton of Parker, CO, and Janet Bradley of McCook, NE; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and a host of extended family members and lifelong friends.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in McCook.

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

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 </figure>Marian R. Lieske, age 81, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Center in Grand Island, NE.Marian was born September 21, 1939 In Sioux City, IA to parents Delbert E. and Ruth V. (Woods) Schuler.&nbsp; The family later relocated to the McCook community where Marian attended school, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1957.On September 23, 1994, Marian married Marvin Lieske in McCook where the couple also made their home.&nbsp; Marian worked at the Dayco Hose Plant for many years before retiring.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church as well as the McCook Eagles Auxiliary.&nbsp; In her free time, Marian enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling to visit family, going to different casinos across the states, playing golf and summer days spent at her cabin at Red Willow Lake.&nbsp; Marian loved spending time with her family and was especially fond of her cats.&nbsp;Marian was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Marvin Lieske in 2007.Those left to celebrate her life include her children, James (Blanche) Petsch of Kansas City, MO, Dan (Kim) Petsch of Grand Island, NE, Diane Petsch of Dallas, TX, stepson, Ryan (Tricia) Lieske of Ravenna, NE, and stepdaughter, Nicky (Dan) Smith of Lincoln, NE; sisters, Vivian Cotton of Parker, CO, and Janet Bradley of McCook, NE; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and a host of extended family members and lifelong friends.Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in McCook.Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Marian R. Lieske  (1939-2021)

Donald Michael Ryan of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away at the age of 95 on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Linden Court in North Platte. Don was born July 4, 1925 to William Francis and Marguerite Frances (Pattenburg) Ryan in Heartwell, Nebraska. After moving to North Platte at an early age, he attended St. Patrick’s grade school and high school, graduating with the class of 1944.

In 1943, Don volunteered military service in the U.S. Marine Corps, South Pacific, duty on Guadacanal, Guam, Okinawa, and Tiensin, China. Don was honorably discharged in 1946. Don married Velma B. Jackson in the old St. Patrick’s Church in North Platte. Don worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years. He was an active member of Holy Spirit Church, P.R. Halligan Post 163, American Legion, and F.O. of Eagles. Don loved to square dance, and spend countless hours at their cabin at Mill Isle Boat Club.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Velma; parents, William and Marguerite; brothers, James and Bernard; and sister Eleanor.

Don is survived by his sons; Michael (Marsha), Doug (Rose), and Chris (Laurie), all of North Platte; grandson, Aaron and wife Sarah Ryan; greatgrandchildren, Tyson and Jade Ryan; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

The family would like to thank Linden Court Memory Unit on Pine Street for all their loving care and support for Don.

Rosary will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 12:30 P.M., prior to Mass of Christian Burial, which will be at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, North Platte, Nebraska, with Rev. Sagar as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska. 

Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family asks memorials to be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church in memory of Don. 

For those who are unable to attend the service, it will be it will be live streamed at Adams and Swanson Facebook page.

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 </figure>Donald Michael Ryan of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away at the age of 95 on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Linden Court in North Platte. Don was born July 4, 1925 to William Francis and Marguerite Frances (Pattenburg) Ryan in Heartwell, Nebraska. After moving to North Platte at an early age, he attended St. Patrick’s grade school and high school, graduating with the class of 1944.In 1943, Don volunteered military service in the U.S. Marine Corps, South Pacific, duty on Guadacanal, Guam, Okinawa, and Tiensin, China. Don was honorably discharged in 1946. Don married Velma B. Jackson in the old St. Patrick’s Church in North Platte. Don worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years. He was an active member of Holy Spirit Church, P.R. Halligan Post 163, American Legion, and F.O. of Eagles. Don loved to square dance, and spend countless hours at their cabin at Mill Isle Boat Club.He is preceded in death by his wife, Velma; parents, William and Marguerite; brothers, James and Bernard; and sister Eleanor.Don is survived by his sons; Michael (Marsha), Doug (Rose), and Chris (Laurie), all of North Platte; grandson, Aaron and wife Sarah Ryan; greatgrandchildren, Tyson and Jade Ryan; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.The family would like to thank Linden Court Memory Unit on Pine Street for all their loving care and support for Don.Rosary will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 12:30 P.M., prior to Mass of Christian Burial, which will be at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, North Platte, Nebraska, with Rev. Sagar as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.In lieu of flowers the family asks memorials to be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church in memory of Don. For those who are unable to attend the service, it will be it will be live streamed at Adams and Swanson Facebook page.

Donald Michael Ryan  (1925-2021)

Charles Frank 'Chuck' Jacobs, age 70, of Chappell, Nebraska passed away on May 28, 2021 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center’s Extended Care Facility in Sidney, Nebraska.

Funeral services will be at Chappell Assembly of God on June 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time.&nbsp; Pastor Charles Davis of Spirit Life Church in Omaha, Nebraska will be presiding. Attendees are encouraged to wear red or Husker accessories to honor Chuck’s love of Nebraska football. For those not able to attend, the funeral service will be livestreamed on Chappell Assembly of God’s Facebook page.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell, Nebraska is serving the Jacobs Family.

Chuck was born in Akron, Ohio on October 1, 1950 and lived there through high school. He was a track runner for his high school, Coventry High, as well as a member of JROTC before going to college to study business at Akron University. While in college, he met, dated, and married Patty Watkins in 1971. While finishing school, they began their family with a baby girl, Chandra, in 1973. Upon graduation from college in 1974, he enlisted in the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant.

Chuck served for 2 years, which included stations in and around Texas and (then) West Germany. Once in West Germany he was close enough to the border of East Germany where he recalled seeing his communist counterparts mirroring their movements. His tour ended just in time for him to return home for the birth of his 2nd child, Andy.

After the Army, Chuck obtained a position with Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals as a salesman in the great state of Nebraska. This move came in 1978 and took him, Patty, Chandra, and Andy to Omaha. Shortly after their arrival in Omaha, they were joined by the newest member of the family, Kevin, in 1979. They became members of South Side Assembly of God (now Spirit Life), where they were members for 42 years and made many lifelong friends. Chuck enjoyed serving as a, deacon for many years, Junior and Senior Bible Quiz coach, as well as coaching and pitching for the men’s softball team. In 1994, they adopted Brien Boyce into the family.

He loved his family and enjoyed watching and photographing his kids in church and school productions, as well as the various sports they were involved with. He would never turn down the offer of a Sunday afternoon drive … any day of the week. His dad-humor was legendary and could always solicit a groan and/or a laugh from anyone listening. After raising their family, Chuck and Patty moved to Chappell, Nebraska in 2018 for retirement.

In his final months, his life was not the easiest, but his constant life of prayer helped him and his family manage the complications from debilitating strokes. He touched the lives of many nurses, aides, and community members with his constant praying and there was no doubt in anyone’s mind that he was and is a man of faith. 

He is survived by his wife, Patty; brother Randy (Fay); sister Kay (Ron Eickmeier); daughter Chandra (Rich); sons Andy, Kevin (Beth) and Brien (Shanna); grandkids LeeAnne, Kali, William, Nathan, and Chloe; and great-grandkids Finnley and TBD.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Sharon, and parents, Jack and Ruth Jacobs.

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 </figure>Charles Frank 'Chuck' Jacobs, age 70, of Chappell, Nebraska passed away on May 28, 2021 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center’s Extended Care Facility in Sidney, Nebraska.Funeral services will be at Chappell Assembly of God on June 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time.&nbsp; Pastor Charles Davis of Spirit Life Church in Omaha, Nebraska will be presiding. Attendees are encouraged to wear red or Husker accessories to honor Chuck’s love of Nebraska football. For those not able to attend, the funeral service will be livestreamed on Chappell Assembly of God’s Facebook page.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell, Nebraska is serving the Jacobs Family.Chuck was born in Akron, Ohio on October 1, 1950 and lived there through high school. He was a track runner for his high school, Coventry High, as well as a member of JROTC before going to college to study business at Akron University. While in college, he met, dated, and married Patty Watkins in 1971. While finishing school, they began their family with a baby girl, Chandra, in 1973. Upon graduation from college in 1974, he enlisted in the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant.Chuck served for 2 years, which included stations in and around Texas and (then) West Germany. Once in West Germany he was close enough to the border of East Germany where he recalled seeing his communist counterparts mirroring their movements. His tour ended just in time for him to return home for the birth of his 2nd child, Andy.After the Army, Chuck obtained a position with Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals as a salesman in the great state of Nebraska. This move came in 1978 and took him, Patty, Chandra, and Andy to Omaha. Shortly after their arrival in Omaha, they were joined by the newest member of the family, Kevin, in 1979. They became members of South Side Assembly of God (now Spirit Life), where they were members for 42 years and made many lifelong friends. Chuck enjoyed serving as a, deacon for many years, Junior and Senior Bible Quiz coach, as well as coaching and pitching for the men’s softball team. In 1994, they adopted Brien Boyce into the family.He loved his family and enjoyed watching and photographing his kids in church and school productions, as well as the various sports they were involved with. He would never turn down the offer of a Sunday afternoon drive … any day of the week. His dad-humor was legendary and could always solicit a groan and/or a laugh from anyone listening. After raising their family, Chuck and Patty moved to Chappell, Nebraska in 2018 for retirement.In his final months, his life was not the easiest, but his constant life of prayer helped him and his family manage the complications from debilitating strokes. He touched the lives of many nurses, aides, and community members with his constant praying and there was no doubt in anyone’s mind that he was and is a man of faith. He is survived by his wife, Patty; brother Randy (Fay); sister Kay (Ron Eickmeier); daughter Chandra (Rich); sons Andy, Kevin (Beth) and Brien (Shanna); grandkids LeeAnne, Kali, William, Nathan, and Chloe; and great-grandkids Finnley and TBD.He is preceded in death by his sister, Sharon, and parents, Jack and Ruth Jacobs.

Charles Frank 'Chuck' Jacobs  (1950-2021)

Mitchell “Mitch” James Soucek, age 63, of McCook, NE passed away with his wife and mother by his side on May 27, 2021, at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.&nbsp; He was born in Hastings, NE on August 25, 1957, to James and Joan (Wratten) Soucek.&nbsp; Mitch attended and graduated from Bladen High School in 1976.&nbsp;

In his early years, Mitch loved to be around and ride horses.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the 70’s, he was a professional bull rider on the Nebraska Circuit. Mitch loved to fish and camp at Harry Strunk Lake and Red Willow Reservoir.&nbsp; He loved his dogs, and they were all named after prize bucking bulls: Bruiser, Bushwhacker, and Dodge. Mitch loved his family, especially his grandkids. He would take miscellaneous things and make general craft items for family.

Mitch was united in marriage to Cindy (Reichstein) Brooks on May 12, 2000, in Las Vegas, NV. The couple made their home in McCook, NE. Prior to moving to McCook, Mitch lived in Hastings, moving to McCook in 2001.&nbsp; Mitch was employed as a compounder for Bruckman Rubber in Hastings.&nbsp; He was recently employed by Valmont Industries as a galvanizer.

He was preceded in death by his father, James; two brothers, Tim and Jeff Soucek and a sister, Holly Timm.

Mitch is survived by his wife, Cindy of McCook, NE; mother, Joan Soucek of Hastings, NE; daughters, Amber Soucek and Becky Brooks; grandchildren: Tim, Sean (Jane) Anderson, Emily Anderson, Austin Rewerts and Logan Rewerts, Blakley Lynn Anderson; as well as his aunts and uncles and a host of friends.

Memorial services for Mitch will be held at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel iin McCook, NE on June 3, 2021 at 10:00 am with Rick Bradley officiating. Inurnment will be in the East Lawn Cemetery in Bladen, NE at 3:30 pm.&nbsp; Memorial may be left in Mitch’s name at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel.&nbsp; Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mitchell “Mitch” James Soucek, age 63, of McCook, NE passed away with his wife and mother by his side on May 27, 2021, at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.&nbsp; He was born in Hastings, NE on August 25, 1957, to James and Joan (Wratten) Soucek.&nbsp; Mitch attended and graduated from Bladen High School in 1976.&nbsp;In his early years, Mitch loved to be around and ride horses.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the 70’s, he was a professional bull rider on the Nebraska Circuit. Mitch loved to fish and camp at Harry Strunk Lake and Red Willow Reservoir.&nbsp; He loved his dogs, and they were all named after prize bucking bulls: Bruiser, Bushwhacker, and Dodge. Mitch loved his family, especially his grandkids. He would take miscellaneous things and make general craft items for family.Mitch was united in marriage to Cindy (Reichstein) Brooks on May 12, 2000, in Las Vegas, NV. The couple made their home in McCook, NE. Prior to moving to McCook, Mitch lived in Hastings, moving to McCook in 2001.&nbsp; Mitch was employed as a compounder for Bruckman Rubber in Hastings.&nbsp; He was recently employed by Valmont Industries as a galvanizer.He was preceded in death by his father, James; two brothers, Tim and Jeff Soucek and a sister, Holly Timm.Mitch is survived by his wife, Cindy of McCook, NE; mother, Joan Soucek of Hastings, NE; daughters, Amber Soucek and Becky Brooks; grandchildren: Tim, Sean (Jane) Anderson, Emily Anderson, Austin Rewerts and Logan Rewerts, Blakley Lynn Anderson; as well as his aunts and uncles and a host of friends.Memorial services for Mitch will be held at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel iin McCook, NE on June 3, 2021 at 10:00 am with Rick Bradley officiating. Inurnment will be in the East Lawn Cemetery in Bladen, NE at 3:30 pm.&nbsp; Memorial may be left in Mitch’s name at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel.&nbsp; Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Mitchell James Soucek  (1957-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary E. Wilkinson of Chappell, Nebraska passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, on her 90th birthday, at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg, Colorado. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the Chappell City Cemetery in Chappell, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home &amp; Cremations in Chappell, Nebraska is serving the Wilkinson family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary was born in Chappell, Nebraska to Earl &amp; Beth Armes.&nbsp; She was married three times to Clarence Rundquist, Harvey Arnold, and Myron Wilkinson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary had many jobs in her lifetime.&nbsp; She was a very good waitress for several cafes in the area and a manager cook at the Chappell Schools.&nbsp; Mary &amp; her husband, Myron, were custom harvesters for most of their marriage.&nbsp; When they moved to Haxtun, Colorado, she delivered prescriptions around Haxtun and the surrounding areas.&nbsp; This was her favorite job because she liked to talk to everyone. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Dorothy Mick; brother, Williams Armes; her husband, Myron Wilkinson; son, Jim Rundquist; and grandson, Chris Rundquist. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary is survived by her children, Bruce (Janice) Rundquist of Huston, Texas and Regina (Bob) Gardner of Chappell, Nebraska.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary E. Wilkinson of Chappell, Nebraska passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, on her 90th birthday, at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg, Colorado. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the Chappell City Cemetery in Chappell, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home &amp; Cremations in Chappell, Nebraska is serving the Wilkinson family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary was born in Chappell, Nebraska to Earl &amp; Beth Armes.&nbsp; She was married three times to Clarence Rundquist, Harvey Arnold, and Myron Wilkinson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary had many jobs in her lifetime.&nbsp; She was a very good waitress for several cafes in the area and a manager cook at the Chappell Schools.&nbsp; Mary &amp; her husband, Myron, were custom harvesters for most of their marriage.&nbsp; When they moved to Haxtun, Colorado, she delivered prescriptions around Haxtun and the surrounding areas.&nbsp; This was her favorite job because she liked to talk to everyone. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Dorothy Mick; brother, Williams Armes; her husband, Myron Wilkinson; son, Jim Rundquist; and grandson, Chris Rundquist. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary is survived by her children, Bruce (Janice) Rundquist of Huston, Texas and Regina (Bob) Gardner of Chappell, Nebraska.

Mary E. Wilkinson  (1931-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kimberly Ann Apple, 48 years young, of Torrington, Wyoming, went to heaven on May 17, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kimberly was born in Greeley, Colorado on July 19, 1972 to Clyde Johnson and Kathy Warner.&nbsp; She was a 1991 graduate from Platte Valley High School in Kersey County.&nbsp; She furthered her education at Eastern Wyoming College and graduated with her Associates Degree in 2016. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kim had three children.&nbsp; She had her son, Cody, in 1991.&nbsp; She then married Roger Apple on June 6, 1994 and went on to have her daughters, Crystal and Samantha. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kim enjoyed bowling and playing pool in her free time.&nbsp; She was an avid fisher as well and enjoyed fishing at Glendo Reservoir. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kimberly Ann Apple is lovingly survived by her parents, Clyde Johns of Grand Junction, Colorado and Kathy Warner of Oshkosh, Nebraska; grandmother, Lorraine Lyman of Loveland, Colorado; siblings Renae, Tim and Keith; her children Cody, Crystal, and Samantha; as well as her six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, as well as many others. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kim was preceded in death by her sister, Anita; her aunt, Anna Johnson; and her uncle, Roy Bush. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial Services will be held at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family to help defray expenses. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home &amp; Cremations in Oshkosh, Nebraska is serving the Apple Family.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kimberly Ann Apple, 48 years young, of Torrington, Wyoming, went to heaven on May 17, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kimberly was born in Greeley, Colorado on July 19, 1972 to Clyde Johnson and Kathy Warner.&nbsp; She was a 1991 graduate from Platte Valley High School in Kersey County.&nbsp; She furthered her education at Eastern Wyoming College and graduated with her Associates Degree in 2016. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kim had three children.&nbsp; She had her son, Cody, in 1991.&nbsp; She then married Roger Apple on June 6, 1994 and went on to have her daughters, Crystal and Samantha. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kim enjoyed bowling and playing pool in her free time.&nbsp; She was an avid fisher as well and enjoyed fishing at Glendo Reservoir. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kimberly Ann Apple is lovingly survived by her parents, Clyde Johns of Grand Junction, Colorado and Kathy Warner of Oshkosh, Nebraska; grandmother, Lorraine Lyman of Loveland, Colorado; siblings Renae, Tim and Keith; her children Cody, Crystal, and Samantha; as well as her six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, as well as many others. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kim was preceded in death by her sister, Anita; her aunt, Anna Johnson; and her uncle, Roy Bush. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial Services will be held at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family to help defray expenses. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home &amp; Cremations in Oshkosh, Nebraska is serving the Apple Family.

Kimberly Ann Apple  (1972-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hardy LeRoy Steggall, 9 month old infant son of Anna Johnson and Chad Steggall, passed away on May 24, 2021 at the Children's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Hardy was born on August 25, 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, Nebraska with Pastor Mitch Ivy officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to the family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hardy is survived by his parents, Anna Johnson &amp; Chad Steggall; siblings Cory, Jamison, and Dominic; grandparents Pam &amp; Charles Fisher, Cindy &amp; Dennis Steggall, and Tammy Goodall.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hardy LeRoy Steggall, 9 month old infant son of Anna Johnson and Chad Steggall, passed away on May 24, 2021 at the Children's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Hardy was born on August 25, 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, Nebraska with Pastor Mitch Ivy officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to the family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hardy is survived by his parents, Anna Johnson &amp; Chad Steggall; siblings Cory, Jamison, and Dominic; grandparents Pam &amp; Charles Fisher, Cindy &amp; Dennis Steggall, and Tammy Goodall.

Hardy LeRoy Steggall  (2020-2021)

Loyd Christner, age 86, of Wauneta, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on March 22, 1935.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. (MT) on Wednesday morning, June 2, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rural Wauneta, Nebraska with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. (CT) on Thursday afternoon, June 3, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.

Memorials will be given to the Wauneta Senior Center and to local veteran's causes.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.

Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

Loyd Christner, age 86, of Wauneta, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on March 22, 1935.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. (MT) on Wednesday morning, June 2, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rural Wauneta, Nebraska with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating.Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. (CT) on Thursday afternoon, June 3, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.Memorials will be given to the Wauneta Senior Center and to local veteran's causes.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

Albert "Loyd" Christner  (1935-2021)

On Friday, May 28th, 2021, Mike Schilz passed away at the age of 63 after a brief hospital stay after suffering cardiac arrest.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Beverly Schilz.

He is survived his siblings, Lonnie Joe (Pam) Schilz, Brenda (Marvin) Hill, Wesley Schilz and several nieces and nephews and their children: Jeromy Schilz, Bob Schilz (Suree, Hannah and Noah), Josh Schilz (Dee and Karley), Zach Schilz (Kaylee, Ella and Elijah), Levi Schilz (Cathy and Gavin), and Felicia Mark (Harper).

Mike loved to ride his Harley on road trips and spend time with his friends and family. He will be sorely missed by all.

Graveside services will be held on June 5th, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Riverview Cemetery located on West B Street, McCook, NE. Services will be officiated by Pastor Lisa Mensinger, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Funeral services will be handled by Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook, NE.

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 </figure>On Friday, May 28th, 2021, Mike Schilz passed away at the age of 63 after a brief hospital stay after suffering cardiac arrest.Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Beverly Schilz.He is survived his siblings, Lonnie Joe (Pam) Schilz, Brenda (Marvin) Hill, Wesley Schilz and several nieces and nephews and their children: Jeromy Schilz, Bob Schilz (Suree, Hannah and Noah), Josh Schilz (Dee and Karley), Zach Schilz (Kaylee, Ella and Elijah), Levi Schilz (Cathy and Gavin), and Felicia Mark (Harper).Mike loved to ride his Harley on road trips and spend time with his friends and family. He will be sorely missed by all.Graveside services will be held on June 5th, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Riverview Cemetery located on West B Street, McCook, NE. Services will be officiated by Pastor Lisa Mensinger, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Funeral services will be handled by Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook, NE.

Michael Dean Schilz  (1957-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Michael D. Wyatt, age 71, of Grant, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; Mike was born on October 18, 1949 at Sutherland, Nebraska to Floyd "Dean" and Lorna (Miller) Wyatt.&nbsp; When he was young, the family moved to a rural area which is modern-day Thornton, Colorado.&nbsp; He graduated from Mapleton High School in 1967 as a leader in his class in many regards.&nbsp; He furthered his education at NJC in Sterling, Colorado an was poised to enter CSU to further his education in Agricultural Sciences when he was drafted into the Army to serve in Vietnam.&nbsp; Mike served in the 101st Airborne Division, the light infantry division that came to be known as the Screaming Eagles.&nbsp; By the time Mike's tour was complete, he had been awarded a multitude of service medals, including three Bronze Stars with Valor, which is among the highest of awards given for combat bravery.&nbsp; He subsequently spent time at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado as an instructor. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Following Mike's discharge, he returned to the Denver, Colorado area, where he began learning the electrical trade as an apprentice.&nbsp; A few years later, he would move to Grant, Nebraska where he married Tonia Martens on March 13, 1977.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with three sons:&nbsp; Jacob, Jared, &amp; John. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mike had an entrepreneurial spirit and always sprang toward his visions.&nbsp; Mike had been a partner in the Nutrena Feed Mill, owned a service station, worked as a manager and grain merchandiser for the Grant Co-Op, farmed in both agriculture and aquaculture, and consulted in both convential and organic agriculture. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As Mike aged, he began to suffer from the effects of kidney failure, which necessitated dialysis and an eventual kidney transplant, among many other things.&nbsp; Despite how his health came to be diminished, Mike's spirit remained strong.&nbsp; He developed wonderful relationships with his boys and deeply loved his grandchildren.&nbsp; He had an ornery streak and appreciated having a good time and sharing those moments with friends &amp; family.&nbsp; Seventy-one years doesn't seem to be quite enough, but the years he was given were marked with purpose and uncommon valor. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include Mike's wife, Tonia Wyatt, of Grant, Nebraska; sons, Jacob (Daphne) Wyatt of Ogallala, Nebraska, Jared (Amanda "Gerty") Wyatt of Spearfish, South Dakota, and John (Ann) Wyatt of Centennial, Colorado; 7 grandchildren, Blake, Joslyn, Ana, Aiden, Josh, Karlie, and Rex; his parents, Floyd "Dean" (Lorna) Wyatt of Skiatook, Oklahoma; 2 siblings, Nancy (Michael) Wilcox of Skiatook, Oklahoma and David (Denise) Wyatt of Evans, Georgia; nieces, Michelle Beckes, Diana Gandy and Amanda (Adam) Cooney; nephew, Matthew (Veronica) Wyatt; along with many other relatives and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established in Mike's memory for later designation.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live for those unable to attend. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. (MST) at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Grant, Nebraska with Father Thomas Bush as Celebrant.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (MST) at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. (MST) at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Michael D. Wyatt, age 71, of Grant, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; Mike was born on October 18, 1949 at Sutherland, Nebraska to Floyd "Dean" and Lorna (Miller) Wyatt.&nbsp; When he was young, the family moved to a rural area which is modern-day Thornton, Colorado.&nbsp; He graduated from Mapleton High School in 1967 as a leader in his class in many regards.&nbsp; He furthered his education at NJC in Sterling, Colorado an was poised to enter CSU to further his education in Agricultural Sciences when he was drafted into the Army to serve in Vietnam.&nbsp; Mike served in the 101st Airborne Division, the light infantry division that came to be known as the Screaming Eagles.&nbsp; By the time Mike's tour was complete, he had been awarded a multitude of service medals, including three Bronze Stars with Valor, which is among the highest of awards given for combat bravery.&nbsp; He subsequently spent time at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado as an instructor. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Following Mike's discharge, he returned to the Denver, Colorado area, where he began learning the electrical trade as an apprentice.&nbsp; A few years later, he would move to Grant, Nebraska where he married Tonia Martens on March 13, 1977.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with three sons:&nbsp; Jacob, Jared, &amp; John. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mike had an entrepreneurial spirit and always sprang toward his visions.&nbsp; Mike had been a partner in the Nutrena Feed Mill, owned a service station, worked as a manager and grain merchandiser for the Grant Co-Op, farmed in both agriculture and aquaculture, and consulted in both convential and organic agriculture. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As Mike aged, he began to suffer from the effects of kidney failure, which necessitated dialysis and an eventual kidney transplant, among many other things.&nbsp; Despite how his health came to be diminished, Mike's spirit remained strong.&nbsp; He developed wonderful relationships with his boys and deeply loved his grandchildren.&nbsp; He had an ornery streak and appreciated having a good time and sharing those moments with friends &amp; family.&nbsp; Seventy-one years doesn't seem to be quite enough, but the years he was given were marked with purpose and uncommon valor. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include Mike's wife, Tonia Wyatt, of Grant, Nebraska; sons, Jacob (Daphne) Wyatt of Ogallala, Nebraska, Jared (Amanda "Gerty") Wyatt of Spearfish, South Dakota, and John (Ann) Wyatt of Centennial, Colorado; 7 grandchildren, Blake, Joslyn, Ana, Aiden, Josh, Karlie, and Rex; his parents, Floyd "Dean" (Lorna) Wyatt of Skiatook, Oklahoma; 2 siblings, Nancy (Michael) Wilcox of Skiatook, Oklahoma and David (Denise) Wyatt of Evans, Georgia; nieces, Michelle Beckes, Diana Gandy and Amanda (Adam) Cooney; nephew, Matthew (Veronica) Wyatt; along with many other relatives and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established in Mike's memory for later designation.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live for those unable to attend. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. (MST) at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Grant, Nebraska with Father Thomas Bush as Celebrant.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (MST) at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. (MST) at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Michael D. Wyatt  (1949-2021)

Janice Louise (Nutt) Large was born November 16, 1958, in McCook, Nebraska, to Gary Wayne and Leona Agnes (Glaze) Nutt. Jan grew up in and near Curtis, Nebraska, and graduated from Medicine Valley High School in 1977. On March 31, 1980, Jan married Dean Timothy Large in Curtis, Nebraska, and the couple settled in the Blanche community northeast of Imperial, Nebraska, where Jan spent the remaining years of her life. While living in the Imperial area, Jan was employed at Hill’s Family Foods and Chase County Schools. Jan enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, baking/cooking, and sunflowers. She especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, teaching her grandchildren how to bake and cook in her kitchen. Family came first, everything she did was centered around her family. Jan was the rock of her family. She always made sure everyone had a hot meal – whether at 6:30 am. before school or in the field at 10:00 p.m. at night. She was the designated baker of cinnamon rolls and strawberry salad for every family holiday. Every niece and nephew can say that they celebrated a birthday with one of “Aunt Jan’s birthday cakes”. She was happiest spending time with her family, especially her 11 grandchildren. Jan passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at her home in the Blanche community. She was 62 years of age. Jan was preceded in death by her father Gary Nutt, mother-in-law Arlene Large, sister-in-law Sylvia Large, sister-in-law Sandra Large, nephew Derrick Nutt, and grandson Gavin White. Survivors include her husband, Dean Large, of Wauneta, Nebraska; her&nbsp; mother, Leona Nutt of Curtis, Nebraska; children Krystal (Nathan) Einspahr of Ashland, Nebraska, Greg (Courtney) Large of Curtis, Nebraska, and Megan (James) McCrumb of Champion, Nebraska; grandchildren Gabriel McCrumb, AJ McCrumb, Brittny White, Caidy McCrumb, Gregg White, Kooper Einspahr, Braxton White, Knox Einspahr, Kennedy Einspahr, Gentry White, and Kimber Large; father-in-law Marvin Large of Wauneta, Nebraska; brothers: Dale (Susan) Nutt of Curtis, Nebraska and Dean (Cathy) Nutt of North Platte, Nebraska; brothers and sisters-in-law Joey (Myra) Large of Wauneta, Nebraska, Kevin Large of Hayes Center, Nebraska, Dale (Elisa) Large of Imperial, Nebraska, and Regina (Stuart) Pederson of Burrton, Kansas. A celebration of life with family present will be held Tuesday afternoon, June 1, 2021, at 3:00-6:00 p.m. (MT), at the Wauneta Senior Center, Wauneta, Nebraska. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. (MT), at Zion Lutheran Church, Imperial, Nebraska, with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Interment will follow at the Blanche Cemetery in rural northeast Chase County, Nebraska. As per Jan’s wishes, visitation will be private, with family only. Memorials have been suggested to the Wauneta Senior Center, Wauneta, NE; the Rainbow Promise Preschool, Imperial, NE; and the Blanche Cemetery. On line condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com

Liewer Funeral Hoome in Wauneta, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Janice Louise (Nutt) Large was born November 16, 1958, in McCook, Nebraska, to Gary Wayne and Leona Agnes (Glaze) Nutt. Jan grew up in and near Curtis, Nebraska, and graduated from Medicine Valley High School in 1977. On March 31, 1980, Jan married Dean Timothy Large in Curtis, Nebraska, and the couple settled in the Blanche community northeast of Imperial, Nebraska, where Jan spent the remaining years of her life. While living in the Imperial area, Jan was employed at Hill’s Family Foods and Chase County Schools. Jan enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, baking/cooking, and sunflowers. She especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, teaching her grandchildren how to bake and cook in her kitchen. Family came first, everything she did was centered around her family. Jan was the rock of her family. She always made sure everyone had a hot meal – whether at 6:30 am. before school or in the field at 10:00 p.m. at night. She was the designated baker of cinnamon rolls and strawberry salad for every family holiday. Every niece and nephew can say that they celebrated a birthday with one of “Aunt Jan’s birthday cakes”. She was happiest spending time with her family, especially her 11 grandchildren. Jan passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at her home in the Blanche community. She was 62 years of age. Jan was preceded in death by her father Gary Nutt, mother-in-law Arlene Large, sister-in-law Sylvia Large, sister-in-law Sandra Large, nephew Derrick Nutt, and grandson Gavin White. Survivors include her husband, Dean Large, of Wauneta, Nebraska; her&nbsp; mother, Leona Nutt of Curtis, Nebraska; children Krystal (Nathan) Einspahr of Ashland, Nebraska, Greg (Courtney) Large of Curtis, Nebraska, and Megan (James) McCrumb of Champion, Nebraska; grandchildren Gabriel McCrumb, AJ McCrumb, Brittny White, Caidy McCrumb, Gregg White, Kooper Einspahr, Braxton White, Knox Einspahr, Kennedy Einspahr, Gentry White, and Kimber Large; father-in-law Marvin Large of Wauneta, Nebraska; brothers: Dale (Susan) Nutt of Curtis, Nebraska and Dean (Cathy) Nutt of North Platte, Nebraska; brothers and sisters-in-law Joey (Myra) Large of Wauneta, Nebraska, Kevin Large of Hayes Center, Nebraska, Dale (Elisa) Large of Imperial, Nebraska, and Regina (Stuart) Pederson of Burrton, Kansas. A celebration of life with family present will be held Tuesday afternoon, June 1, 2021, at 3:00-6:00 p.m. (MT), at the Wauneta Senior Center, Wauneta, Nebraska. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. (MT), at Zion Lutheran Church, Imperial, Nebraska, with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Interment will follow at the Blanche Cemetery in rural northeast Chase County, Nebraska. As per Jan’s wishes, visitation will be private, with family only. Memorials have been suggested to the Wauneta Senior Center, Wauneta, NE; the Rainbow Promise Preschool, Imperial, NE; and the Blanche Cemetery. On line condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.comLiewer Funeral Hoome in Wauneta, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.

Janice Louise Large  (1958-2021)

Janice Rae Aden, age 67, of Sutherland, Nebraska peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on February 4, 2021.

Janice was born at Sutherland, Nebraska to Tom and Ethel McNickle) Thomsen on September 18, 1953. She grew up in the Sutherland and Chappell areas of Nebraska, then went on to graduate from Chappell High School in 1971. Janice married Yanc Aden in 1973 and they lived in Overton, Nebraska until divorcing in '79.

Janice eventually moved to North Platte, Nebraska to persue her nursing degree at Mid-Plains Community College, and graduated in 1983. She then worked at the Sutherland Care Center for several years before going to work at the Pawnee Hotel Retirement Center. After she was diagnosed with MS, Janice worked in motels and was the front desk person at the Stockmen Inn until 1996 when life took a change in direction as she met Gary Phipps and became his road manager and organized his bookings. The two were together until her death.

Janice was Vice President of the Nebraska Country Music Foundation and was a member of the Eagle's Auxiliary and the Westerners. She liked dogs and being with her grandkids as well as traveling and spending time with her boys.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Ethel Thomsen; brothers, Kenneth and Dennis Thomsen; sisters, Joan Thomsen and Patricia Brown; and nephew, Rusty Moore.

Survivors include her special friend, Gary Phipps, of Sutherland, NE; children, Casey (Tricia) Aden of Atlanta, GA, Brandon Aden of New York City, NY and Kelli Thomsen-Backman, of Lincoln, NE, grandkids, Dominic, Connor, Everett, Austin, MaKenzie and Trenton; sisters, Carol (Don) Moore, of Tryon and Kim (Brian) Miller, of Lincoln, NE; sister-in-law, Kathy Thomsen, of Lexington, NE; as well as many other family members.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Norht Platte Cemetery.

The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the MS Foundation or Great Plains Hospice. 

Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Janice Rae Aden, age 67, of Sutherland, Nebraska peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on February 4, 2021.Janice was born at Sutherland, Nebraska to Tom and Ethel McNickle) Thomsen on September 18, 1953. She grew up in the Sutherland and Chappell areas of Nebraska, then went on to graduate from Chappell High School in 1971. Janice married Yanc Aden in 1973 and they lived in Overton, Nebraska until divorcing in '79.Janice eventually moved to North Platte, Nebraska to persue her nursing degree at Mid-Plains Community College, and graduated in 1983. She then worked at the Sutherland Care Center for several years before going to work at the Pawnee Hotel Retirement Center. After she was diagnosed with MS, Janice worked in motels and was the front desk person at the Stockmen Inn until 1996 when life took a change in direction as she met Gary Phipps and became his road manager and organized his bookings. The two were together until her death.Janice was Vice President of the Nebraska Country Music Foundation and was a member of the Eagle's Auxiliary and the Westerners. She liked dogs and being with her grandkids as well as traveling and spending time with her boys.Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Ethel Thomsen; brothers, Kenneth and Dennis Thomsen; sisters, Joan Thomsen and Patricia Brown; and nephew, Rusty Moore.Survivors include her special friend, Gary Phipps, of Sutherland, NE; children, Casey (Tricia) Aden of Atlanta, GA, Brandon Aden of New York City, NY and Kelli Thomsen-Backman, of Lincoln, NE, grandkids, Dominic, Connor, Everett, Austin, MaKenzie and Trenton; sisters, Carol (Don) Moore, of Tryon and Kim (Brian) Miller, of Lincoln, NE; sister-in-law, Kathy Thomsen, of Lexington, NE; as well as many other family members.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Norht Platte Cemetery.The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the MS Foundation or Great Plains Hospice. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Janice Rae Aden  (1953-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marvin J. Freeman, age 84, of Seneca, Nebraska passed away on April 24, 2021 at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on August 22, 1936. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marvin is survived by his wife, Sharon, of Seneca; sons, Marvin Freeman, Jr. of Lockwood, MS and Greg (Mellissa) Freeman of Dunning, NE; a daughter, Tess (Roger) Sinner of Sargent, NE; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several brothers and sisters. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Jess &amp; Laura (Connor) Freeman; a son, William "Billy" Freeman; and several brothers and sisters. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Taylor Community Center in Taylor, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family for a later designation.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marvin J. Freeman, age 84, of Seneca, Nebraska passed away on April 24, 2021 at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on August 22, 1936. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marvin is survived by his wife, Sharon, of Seneca; sons, Marvin Freeman, Jr. of Lockwood, MS and Greg (Mellissa) Freeman of Dunning, NE; a daughter, Tess (Roger) Sinner of Sargent, NE; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several brothers and sisters. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Jess &amp; Laura (Connor) Freeman; a son, William "Billy" Freeman; and several brothers and sisters. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Taylor Community Center in Taylor, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family for a later designation.

Marvin J. Freeman  (1936-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Faye Louise Colby passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook, Nebraska on Sunday morning, May 23, 2021.&nbsp; She was born on January 10, 1946. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial services will be held at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be left in Faye's name at the Hermann Jones Funeral Chapel. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Faye Louise Colby passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook, Nebraska on Sunday morning, May 23, 2021.&nbsp; She was born on January 10, 1946. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial services will be held at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be left in Faye's name at the Hermann Jones Funeral Chapel. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

Faye Louise Colby  (1946-2021)

Bryan Keith McDonald, 59, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on May 21,
 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO surrounded by his wife
 Tammy and two sons, Shane and Shawn. &nbsp;He was born the son of Merlyn and
 Marvel (Albin) McDonald in Denver, CO, on September 25, 1961. He was a 
1980 graduate of Trego Community High School.

On June 25, 1983, Bryan was united in marriage to Tammy LeAnn 
Wendland of Oberlin, KS. He attended Kansas State University and Fort 
Hays State University. He then continued his education attending 
Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, KS and graduated with 
his electrical journeyman’s license. &nbsp;He was a former resident of 
WaKeeney and Parker, Colorado before calling Raymore, MO his home. Bryan
 had his journeyman’s license in Kansas, Colorado and Missouri and he 
worked over 35 years loving what he did.&nbsp;

Bryan was an avid Denver Bronco fan and loved to tail gate and cheer 
them on. He loved to coach his sons in various youth sports and later 
enjoyed getting to cheer them on with their love for soccer. He enjoyed 
visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, CO. He loved his 
pets. He had a great sense of humor and his two favorite holidays were 
the 4th of July and Christmas. He enjoyed any chance to get together with family.

Bryan is survived by his wife, Tammy and two sons, Shane P. and Shawn
 R. McDonald of Raymore, MO; his father, Merlyn (Betty) McDonald, Gove, 
KS; a brother, Stan McDonald, WaKeeney, KS and nephew Michael (Julie) 
McDonald, Quinter, KS and daughters, Kendall, Jordan, and Brooklyn and 
nephew Tyler McDonald, WaKeeney, KS and&nbsp; daughter, Tamara; a sister, 
Brenda (Lance) Hoopingarner of Otis, KS, and nephews Landon and Seth, 
Hays, KS and Jake, Otis, KS; a brother Scot McDonald of Colby, KS and 
nieces Megan (T.J.) Janousek, Hays, KS, and sons Teddy and Samuel and 
Amber (John) Risewick, Norton, KS and son Owen and nephew, Wyatt 
McDonald, Seldon, KS; a mother-in-law Norene Jording, Washington, KS; a 
brother-in-law Dale Kempt, Oberlin, KS and nephews Dayton, McCook, NE 
and Dawson, Hays, KS; a brother-in-law Cobe (Tarry) Jording, North 
Platte, NE; a sister-in-law Susan Jording, Washington, KS and nieces 
Jessica Moree, Washington, KS, and Elisa Dier, Omaha, NE and Emma 
Jording, Washington, KS; brother-in-law Mick Ruel, Lenexa, KS and nephew
 Jared Schroder, Overland Park, KS and niece Bailey Schroder, 
Scottsdale, AR and daughter River as well as lots of aunts, uncles, and 
cousins. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marvel V. McDonald and sister-in-law, Trina Ruel.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

There will be a visitation Friday, June 4, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 
7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, KS. A celebration of 
Bryan’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the 
funeral home. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Collyer, KS.&nbsp; Family
 and friends are welcome to gather at the Eagle’s Club in WaKeeney, KS 
following burial to visit, share memories, and celebrate the life of 
Bryan.

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 </figure>Bryan Keith McDonald, 59, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on May 21,
 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO surrounded by his wife
 Tammy and two sons, Shane and Shawn. &nbsp;He was born the son of Merlyn and
 Marvel (Albin) McDonald in Denver, CO, on September 25, 1961. He was a 
1980 graduate of Trego Community High School.On June 25, 1983, Bryan was united in marriage to Tammy LeAnn 
Wendland of Oberlin, KS. He attended Kansas State University and Fort 
Hays State University. He then continued his education attending 
Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, KS and graduated with 
his electrical journeyman’s license. &nbsp;He was a former resident of 
WaKeeney and Parker, Colorado before calling Raymore, MO his home. Bryan
 had his journeyman’s license in Kansas, Colorado and Missouri and he 
worked over 35 years loving what he did.&nbsp;Bryan was an avid Denver Bronco fan and loved to tail gate and cheer 
them on. He loved to coach his sons in various youth sports and later 
enjoyed getting to cheer them on with their love for soccer. He enjoyed 
visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, CO. He loved his 
pets. He had a great sense of humor and his two favorite holidays were 
the 4th of July and Christmas. He enjoyed any chance to get together with family.Bryan is survived by his wife, Tammy and two sons, Shane P. and Shawn
 R. McDonald of Raymore, MO; his father, Merlyn (Betty) McDonald, Gove, 
KS; a brother, Stan McDonald, WaKeeney, KS and nephew Michael (Julie) 
McDonald, Quinter, KS and daughters, Kendall, Jordan, and Brooklyn and 
nephew Tyler McDonald, WaKeeney, KS and&nbsp; daughter, Tamara; a sister, 
Brenda (Lance) Hoopingarner of Otis, KS, and nephews Landon and Seth, 
Hays, KS and Jake, Otis, KS; a brother Scot McDonald of Colby, KS and 
nieces Megan (T.J.) Janousek, Hays, KS, and sons Teddy and Samuel and 
Amber (John) Risewick, Norton, KS and son Owen and nephew, Wyatt 
McDonald, Seldon, KS; a mother-in-law Norene Jording, Washington, KS; a 
brother-in-law Dale Kempt, Oberlin, KS and nephews Dayton, McCook, NE 
and Dawson, Hays, KS; a brother-in-law Cobe (Tarry) Jording, North 
Platte, NE; a sister-in-law Susan Jording, Washington, KS and nieces 
Jessica Moree, Washington, KS, and Elisa Dier, Omaha, NE and Emma 
Jording, Washington, KS; brother-in-law Mick Ruel, Lenexa, KS and nephew
 Jared Schroder, Overland Park, KS and niece Bailey Schroder, 
Scottsdale, AR and daughter River as well as lots of aunts, uncles, and 
cousins. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his mother, Marvel V. McDonald and sister-in-law, Trina Ruel.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;There will be a visitation Friday, June 4, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 
7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, KS. A celebration of 
Bryan’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the 
funeral home. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Collyer, KS.&nbsp; Family
 and friends are welcome to gather at the Eagle’s Club in WaKeeney, KS 
following burial to visit, share memories, and celebrate the life of 
Bryan.

Bryan Keith McDonald

Alvin E Blumanhourst, age 91, of Cozad, Nebraska died Friday May 14, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska following a prolonged illness.

Alvin was born on November 18, 1929 at Sumner, Nebraska to Alfred and Rachel Blumanhourst. Alvin attended school and graduated from Sumner High School with the class of 1947.

After graduation Alvin farmed with his father until October 1951 when Alvin was drafted and volunteered to join the Marine Corps. Alvin served 2 years during the Korean conflict with 13 months spent in Korea.

Alvin married Doris Ester Furby at Amherst, Nebraska on December 16, 1951. Alvin and Doris lived in Southern California while he was stationed stateside in the Marine Corps.

After the service, Alvin returned to Nebraska and worked in various agricultural pursuits until he started at Farmland Service CO-OP in Gothenburg.&nbsp; Alvin lived on a farm north of Gothenburg where he farmed and raised livestock while continuing to work for CO-OP. In 1979 Alvin and Doris moved to Cozad where he managed the CO-OP Fertilizer Plant until his retirement in 1992.

After retirement Alvin worked part-time at various jobs including Cozad Police Department dispatch, Cozad Country Club, and Farmland Service CO-OP. Alvin and Doris spent many winters at the Split Rail RV Park in Mission, Texas.

Alvin was a member of the Cozad Country Club, VFW, American Legion, and an active member of the Honor Guard for 65 years.

He enjoyed golfing, cards, and playing pool.

Alvin is survived by his wife, Doris; sons Edward Blumanhourst of Cozad, Nebraska and Dale (Regina) Blumanhourst of Valley Center, Kansas; daughter Crystal (Rick) Graves of Robins, Iowa; grandson Benjamin (Samantha) Blumanhourst of Valley Center, KS; granddaughters Sandra Blumanhourst of Lincoln, NE and April Graves of Robins, IA; great-grandsons Kade, Asher, and Liam Blumanhourst of Valley Center, KS; sisters Nora Dyer of Kearney, NE, Elsie Dockweiler of Central City, NE, and Doris Dockweiler of Hooper, NE; and brother Dean (Lorraine) Blumanhourst of Lincoln, NE.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Alfred Blumanhourst.

Memorials are suggested to the Cozad VFW Post 890. 

Services will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel in Cozad, Nebraska. Burial with Military Honors will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. 

Visitation with family present will be Tuesday June 1, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, NE.

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 </figure>Alvin E Blumanhourst, age 91, of Cozad, Nebraska died Friday May 14, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska following a prolonged illness.Alvin was born on November 18, 1929 at Sumner, Nebraska to Alfred and Rachel Blumanhourst. Alvin attended school and graduated from Sumner High School with the class of 1947.After graduation Alvin farmed with his father until October 1951 when Alvin was drafted and volunteered to join the Marine Corps. Alvin served 2 years during the Korean conflict with 13 months spent in Korea.Alvin married Doris Ester Furby at Amherst, Nebraska on December 16, 1951. Alvin and Doris lived in Southern California while he was stationed stateside in the Marine Corps.After the service, Alvin returned to Nebraska and worked in various agricultural pursuits until he started at Farmland Service CO-OP in Gothenburg.&nbsp; Alvin lived on a farm north of Gothenburg where he farmed and raised livestock while continuing to work for CO-OP. In 1979 Alvin and Doris moved to Cozad where he managed the CO-OP Fertilizer Plant until his retirement in 1992.After retirement Alvin worked part-time at various jobs including Cozad Police Department dispatch, Cozad Country Club, and Farmland Service CO-OP. Alvin and Doris spent many winters at the Split Rail RV Park in Mission, Texas.Alvin was a member of the Cozad Country Club, VFW, American Legion, and an active member of the Honor Guard for 65 years.He enjoyed golfing, cards, and playing pool.Alvin is survived by his wife, Doris; sons Edward Blumanhourst of Cozad, Nebraska and Dale (Regina) Blumanhourst of Valley Center, Kansas; daughter Crystal (Rick) Graves of Robins, Iowa; grandson Benjamin (Samantha) Blumanhourst of Valley Center, KS; granddaughters Sandra Blumanhourst of Lincoln, NE and April Graves of Robins, IA; great-grandsons Kade, Asher, and Liam Blumanhourst of Valley Center, KS; sisters Nora Dyer of Kearney, NE, Elsie Dockweiler of Central City, NE, and Doris Dockweiler of Hooper, NE; and brother Dean (Lorraine) Blumanhourst of Lincoln, NE.Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Alfred Blumanhourst.Memorials are suggested to the Cozad VFW Post 890. Services will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel in Cozad, Nebraska. Burial with Military Honors will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. Visitation with family present will be Tuesday June 1, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, NE.

Alvin E. Blumanhourst  (1929-2021)

Susan V. Bryant, age 39, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on May 28, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

She was born on Mach 23, 1982 in North Platte to John and Patricia (Anderson) Bryant. Susan graduated from McPherson County High School. She grew up on the family ranch south of Tryon. Nebraska.

Susan began working for the North Platte Telegraph shortly after graduating high school. She later worked for Kwik Stops in North Platte for the last several years.

She attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte.

Susan loved spending time with her cat, Tiger.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; aunts, Freda Kreber and Mary Johnson; and her uncle, Charles Bryant.

Survivors include her parents; her siblings, Maurice L. (Glenda) Donnelly, Joseph (Stacey), Jacob (Stephanie), Theresa and John T. Bryant and Lisa (Troy) Hoskovec; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family members.

Visitation will be 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, June 1 with family receiving friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Wednesday June 2, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska with The Reverend Joshua Brown Celebrating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the North Platte City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Susan V. Bryant, age 39, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on May 28, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska.She was born on Mach 23, 1982 in North Platte to John and Patricia (Anderson) Bryant. Susan graduated from McPherson County High School. She grew up on the family ranch south of Tryon. Nebraska.Susan began working for the North Platte Telegraph shortly after graduating high school. She later worked for Kwik Stops in North Platte for the last several years.She attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte.Susan loved spending time with her cat, Tiger.She was preceded in death by her grandparents; aunts, Freda Kreber and Mary Johnson; and her uncle, Charles Bryant.Survivors include her parents; her siblings, Maurice L. (Glenda) Donnelly, Joseph (Stacey), Jacob (Stephanie), Theresa and John T. Bryant and Lisa (Troy) Hoskovec; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family members.Visitation will be 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, June 1 with family receiving friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Wednesday June 2, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska with The Reverend Joshua Brown Celebrating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the North Platte City Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Susan V. Bryant  (1982-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;With the checkered flag in sight, Rebel Diment crossed the finish line and won life's race early Sunday morning on April 25, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On May 26, 1940, the green flag waved and Rebel started the exciting and motivating race called "life."&nbsp; The race was destined to offer many things, but one duty she proudly accepted was to claim, conquer and openly take the mission to live up to her name. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;With the challenge recognized and accepted, her life included family, work, fun, and enjoyment.&nbsp; Working in knee-high go-go boots (but preferring moccasins), driving fast cars (and staying one mile ahead of the competition and the law), riding motorcycles in the sun (and in the rain), helping people whenever she could, baking delicious candies, cakes and cookies, and running multiple buisnesses were her many accomplishments.&nbsp; However, her greatest joy was showing unconditional love and caring for her kids who were her world and she would proudly tell everyone that. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Each lap of life she took was driven affectionately for her kids in effort to make their world better.&nbsp; Her compassion for family and friends surpassed everything.&nbsp; Her large and generous heart continuously gave and cared for her family, friends, and even strangers.&nbsp; You always knew the gift and love she gave was genuinely from the heart. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Her work ethic was second to none.&nbsp; If you look up "work ethic" in the dictionary, there would surely be a picture of her.&nbsp; There are a few on this earth that are as dependable, reliable, hardworking, prompt, courteous, compassionate, honest, trustworthy, sincere and stubborn as she was.&nbsp; (Yes, she was stubborn.) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As the race continued, Rebel received a multitude of blessings she enjoyed and cherished and thanked the Good Lord for them.&nbsp; Her kids, grandkids and great grandkids were one of those blessings.&nbsp; She cherished them and through them she proudly became known as "GG." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While her blessings were plentiful, she also endured many challenges, hurdles, and heartbreaks in life.&nbsp; Her faith, strength and determination helped overcome heartache and conquer obstacles most can only imagine, and she hoped others would never endure. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While she will miss those she loved and cared for during the race, the satisfaction at the completion of this journey was heaven-sent.&nbsp; She knew she would be welcomed in the winner's circle by her Lord &amp; Savior; her soulmate and love of her life, Jim; her son, Shane; her daughter, Shawn; and her fur-babies, Renegade, Sassy, RJ, Daisy, and Blue.&nbsp; This is a reunion she deeply longed for and was anxious to receive. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Those left to continue the race and forever remember her victorious life are her daughter, Shannon (James) Herrada; grandkids, Brandon (Rochelle) Herrada and Mandi (Kyle) Praeuner; great grandkids, Gabe &amp; Ann Praeuner; and 9 great-grand fur-babies; a son-in-law, Bill Lowrey; and many fabulous friends she considered family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Rebel's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; Please come in your casual attire. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The memorial book may be signed online or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to your local dog rescue facility or K9 Freekz Rescue in Kearney, Nebraska.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;With the checkered flag in sight, Rebel Diment crossed the finish line and won life's race early Sunday morning on April 25, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On May 26, 1940, the green flag waved and Rebel started the exciting and motivating race called "life."&nbsp; The race was destined to offer many things, but one duty she proudly accepted was to claim, conquer and openly take the mission to live up to her name. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;With the challenge recognized and accepted, her life included family, work, fun, and enjoyment.&nbsp; Working in knee-high go-go boots (but preferring moccasins), driving fast cars (and staying one mile ahead of the competition and the law), riding motorcycles in the sun (and in the rain), helping people whenever she could, baking delicious candies, cakes and cookies, and running multiple buisnesses were her many accomplishments.&nbsp; However, her greatest joy was showing unconditional love and caring for her kids who were her world and she would proudly tell everyone that. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Each lap of life she took was driven affectionately for her kids in effort to make their world better.&nbsp; Her compassion for family and friends surpassed everything.&nbsp; Her large and generous heart continuously gave and cared for her family, friends, and even strangers.&nbsp; You always knew the gift and love she gave was genuinely from the heart. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Her work ethic was second to none.&nbsp; If you look up "work ethic" in the dictionary, there would surely be a picture of her.&nbsp; There are a few on this earth that are as dependable, reliable, hardworking, prompt, courteous, compassionate, honest, trustworthy, sincere and stubborn as she was.&nbsp; (Yes, she was stubborn.) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As the race continued, Rebel received a multitude of blessings she enjoyed and cherished and thanked the Good Lord for them.&nbsp; Her kids, grandkids and great grandkids were one of those blessings.&nbsp; She cherished them and through them she proudly became known as "GG." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While her blessings were plentiful, she also endured many challenges, hurdles, and heartbreaks in life.&nbsp; Her faith, strength and determination helped overcome heartache and conquer obstacles most can only imagine, and she hoped others would never endure. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While she will miss those she loved and cared for during the race, the satisfaction at the completion of this journey was heaven-sent.&nbsp; She knew she would be welcomed in the winner's circle by her Lord &amp; Savior; her soulmate and love of her life, Jim; her son, Shane; her daughter, Shawn; and her fur-babies, Renegade, Sassy, RJ, Daisy, and Blue.&nbsp; This is a reunion she deeply longed for and was anxious to receive. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Those left to continue the race and forever remember her victorious life are her daughter, Shannon (James) Herrada; grandkids, Brandon (Rochelle) Herrada and Mandi (Kyle) Praeuner; great grandkids, Gabe &amp; Ann Praeuner; and 9 great-grand fur-babies; a son-in-law, Bill Lowrey; and many fabulous friends she considered family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Rebel's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; Please come in your casual attire. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The memorial book may be signed online or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to your local dog rescue facility or K9 Freekz Rescue in Kearney, Nebraska.

Rebel Diment  (1940-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alvin Geiken, age 99, of Gothenburg, Nebraska peacefully passed away surrounded by family on May 23, 2021 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg.&nbsp; He was born on April 8, 1922 to John &amp; Louise Frank Geiken in a farm house located just south of where the Alvin Geiken Farm is presently located &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Wanda; daughters Janice Hinze and Judy (James) Hyneman; three grandchildren Tim (Alicia) Hinze, Jason (Michelle) Hinze, and Trenton (Whitney) Hinze; and four great-grandchildren, Madyx, Porter, Samuel, and Eve. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and his two older siblings.&nbsp; Alvin had an older brother whom tragically passed away after his birth from unknown causes.&nbsp; His older sister was Lorene Fenner, whom also lived the majority of her life in Gothenburg, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alvin's formative years as a youth were greatly influenced by living through the challenges that the Great Depression dispensed upon many, but especially farm families in Gothenburg.&nbsp; He was educated in a large, single classroom at the local country school.&nbsp; He favored math and spelling, but also had an affinity for local geography and maps.&nbsp; When he was 13, he ran a four-head team of mules while tending corn.&nbsp; That was only part of it.&nbsp; He also worked beside his father as part of his threshing gang threshing wheat, oats, barley and alfalfa.&nbsp; It was hard, back-breaking work, absent of today's amenities like ice, cold water, sun block, and modern machinery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;His well-known work ethic was honed through the many obstacles that he and his family faced during that era.&nbsp; His humility, however, could be traced to his acceptance that obstacles were merely stepping stones to becoming a more productive person with the trust that God would see him through. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Then the country, during its slow emergence from the Great Depression, went topsy-turvy once more on December 7, 1941.&nbsp; Life and survival on the farm changed instantly to life or death for the United States.&nbsp; Uncle Sam reached out to Alvin via the draft when he turned 20 years old.&nbsp; He served his time in the Army and a year away from home before he was able to return to Gothenburg and resume helping his father run the farm and ranch land.&nbsp; Alvin meanwhile volunteered his time at the North Platte Canteen - a place where soldiers still on active duty could enjoy coffee, music, home-cooked food, magazines, and a friendly conversation during a stop-over that sometimes lasted only a few minutes.&nbsp; He enjoyed going to the Luther League, neighborhood dances, and roller skating with friends in nearby communities when time permitted. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alvin's life was forever enhanced during a train ride that made a short stop in Oklahoma.&nbsp; while gazing out of a train window at Tiger Mountain he was beset with an odd feeling that he would soon meet a person who would play a critical role in his life.&nbsp; Several years later, he met a young lady at a charivari.&nbsp; Her name was Wanda.&nbsp; As only fate could have it, Avin discovered that she was from Oklahoma and had lived at the base of Tiger Mountain.&nbsp; He dated Wanda for seven months before they married in 1954.&nbsp; Four years later, his first daughter, Janice, was born.&nbsp; His second daughter, Judy, was born 19 months later. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alvin and Wanda joined the United Methodist Church in 1959.&nbsp; He enjoyed being an usher and a greeter.&nbsp; He also served on several local committees, including the board of the Grandview Cemetery since the mid-1960's. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Parenthool became a priority in the Geiken household.&nbsp; Alvin &amp; Wanda never avoided a hard day of work, but they also never failed to support their daughers' endeavors whether it was band, sports, and/or other activities.&nbsp; Once a week they drove the family to North Platte so that the daughters could attend dance classes.&nbsp; Alvin even helped convert the childen house into a dance studio.&nbsp; The chicken house was cleaned and was raised off the ground three cement blocks high.&nbsp; This was high enough to raise a baton and not hit the ceiling.&nbsp; The inside was paneled, a cement floor was laid with tile and mirrors were hung across one end.&nbsp; All this and he still never missed a beat of farm and ranch business. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Geiken's focused on operating a profitable family farm that included crops and farm animals.&nbsp; The farm specialized in corn, wheat, and alfalfa, but they also tended to chickens and gathered eggs to sell to the cafes in town.&nbsp; A point of pride for Alvin and Wanda was raising a herd of Herford cows.&nbsp; The would raise several calves each year and sell them in late fall or early winter.&nbsp; Many years they would top the market at the local sale barn.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alvin evolved into a master farmer.&nbsp; Those who knew him or worked with him soon came to realize he had extensive, pragmatic knowledge in all areas of farming that even today's most educated new farmers would marvel.&nbsp; The achievement was he learned farming the proverbial old-fashioned way - he did it for real.&nbsp; He faced true life consequences and his family's livelihood depended on his success.&nbsp; He never let them down.&nbsp; Rather, he became more proficient as his experience grew and therefore able to provide a legacy for his family that will continue to prosper well beyond his passing. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In 2005, Alvin &amp; Wanda made a decision to purchase a second home literally across the street from the church.&nbsp; They fixed it to their tastes and lived in it for over a decade prior to joining the engaging community offered by all the find residents and staff at Stone Hearth Estates in 2019. &nbsp; &nbsp; We grieve the loss of our family's patriarch and we'll miss those quiet and personal moments shared with Alvin.&nbsp; We pray his memory will be eternal as this simple, hones man from Gothenburg, Nebraska somehow found a way to build an unconquerable empire - his family.&nbsp; We love you, always have, and always will. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg, Nebraska with the family present from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Gothenburg, Nebraska with Pastor Grace Gichuru officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Burial will follow the funeral service at Grandview Cemetery at Willow Island, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Avenue, Gothenburg, Nebraska 69138.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alvin Geiken, age 99, of Gothenburg, Nebraska peacefully passed away surrounded by family on May 23, 2021 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg.&nbsp; He was born on April 8, 1922 to John &amp; Louise Frank Geiken in a farm house located just south of where the Alvin Geiken Farm is presently located &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Wanda; daughters Janice Hinze and Judy (James) Hyneman; three grandchildren Tim (Alicia) Hinze, Jason (Michelle) Hinze, and Trenton (Whitney) Hinze; and four great-grandchildren, Madyx, Porter, Samuel, and Eve. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and his two older siblings.&nbsp; Alvin had an older brother whom tragically passed away after his birth from unknown causes.&nbsp; His older sister was Lorene Fenner, whom also lived the majority of her life in Gothenburg, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alvin's formative years as a youth were greatly influenced by living through the challenges that the Great Depression dispensed upon many, but especially farm families in Gothenburg.&nbsp; He was educated in a large, single classroom at the local country school.&nbsp; He favored math and spelling, but also had an affinity for local geography and maps.&nbsp; When he was 13, he ran a four-head team of mules while tending corn.&nbsp; That was only part of it.&nbsp; He also worked beside his father as part of his threshing gang threshing wheat, oats, barley and alfalfa.&nbsp; It was hard, back-breaking work, absent of today's amenities like ice, cold water, sun block, and modern machinery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;His well-known work ethic was honed through the many obstacles that he and his family faced during that era.&nbsp; His humility, however, could be traced to his acceptance that obstacles were merely stepping stones to becoming a more productive person with the trust that God would see him through. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Then the country, during its slow emergence from the Great Depression, went topsy-turvy once more on December 7, 1941.&nbsp; Life and survival on the farm changed instantly to life or death for the United States.&nbsp; Uncle Sam reached out to Alvin via the draft when he turned 20 years old.&nbsp; He served his time in the Army and a year away from home before he was able to return to Gothenburg and resume helping his father run the farm and ranch land.&nbsp; Alvin meanwhile volunteered his time at the North Platte Canteen - a place where soldiers still on active duty could enjoy coffee, music, home-cooked food, magazines, and a friendly conversation during a stop-over that sometimes lasted only a few minutes.&nbsp; He enjoyed going to the Luther League, neighborhood dances, and roller skating with friends in nearby communities when time permitted. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alvin's life was forever enhanced during a train ride that made a short stop in Oklahoma.&nbsp; while gazing out of a train window at Tiger Mountain he was beset with an odd feeling that he would soon meet a person who would play a critical role in his life.&nbsp; Several years later, he met a young lady at a charivari.&nbsp; Her name was Wanda.&nbsp; As only fate could have it, Avin discovered that she was from Oklahoma and had lived at the base of Tiger Mountain.&nbsp; He dated Wanda for seven months before they married in 1954.&nbsp; Four years later, his first daughter, Janice, was born.&nbsp; His second daughter, Judy, was born 19 months later. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alvin and Wanda joined the United Methodist Church in 1959.&nbsp; He enjoyed being an usher and a greeter.&nbsp; He also served on several local committees, including the board of the Grandview Cemetery since the mid-1960's. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Parenthool became a priority in the Geiken household.&nbsp; Alvin &amp; Wanda never avoided a hard day of work, but they also never failed to support their daughers' endeavors whether it was band, sports, and/or other activities.&nbsp; Once a week they drove the family to North Platte so that the daughters could attend dance classes.&nbsp; Alvin even helped convert the childen house into a dance studio.&nbsp; The chicken house was cleaned and was raised off the ground three cement blocks high.&nbsp; This was high enough to raise a baton and not hit the ceiling.&nbsp; The inside was paneled, a cement floor was laid with tile and mirrors were hung across one end.&nbsp; All this and he still never missed a beat of farm and ranch business. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Geiken's focused on operating a profitable family farm that included crops and farm animals.&nbsp; The farm specialized in corn, wheat, and alfalfa, but they also tended to chickens and gathered eggs to sell to the cafes in town.&nbsp; A point of pride for Alvin and Wanda was raising a herd of Herford cows.&nbsp; The would raise several calves each year and sell them in late fall or early winter.&nbsp; Many years they would top the market at the local sale barn.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alvin evolved into a master farmer.&nbsp; Those who knew him or worked with him soon came to realize he had extensive, pragmatic knowledge in all areas of farming that even today's most educated new farmers would marvel.&nbsp; The achievement was he learned farming the proverbial old-fashioned way - he did it for real.&nbsp; He faced true life consequences and his family's livelihood depended on his success.&nbsp; He never let them down.&nbsp; Rather, he became more proficient as his experience grew and therefore able to provide a legacy for his family that will continue to prosper well beyond his passing. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In 2005, Alvin &amp; Wanda made a decision to purchase a second home literally across the street from the church.&nbsp; They fixed it to their tastes and lived in it for over a decade prior to joining the engaging community offered by all the find residents and staff at Stone Hearth Estates in 2019. &nbsp; &nbsp; We grieve the loss of our family's patriarch and we'll miss those quiet and personal moments shared with Alvin.&nbsp; We pray his memory will be eternal as this simple, hones man from Gothenburg, Nebraska somehow found a way to build an unconquerable empire - his family.&nbsp; We love you, always have, and always will. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg, Nebraska with the family present from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Gothenburg, Nebraska with Pastor Grace Gichuru officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Burial will follow the funeral service at Grandview Cemetery at Willow Island, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Avenue, Gothenburg, Nebraska 69138.

Alvin Geiken  (1922-2021)

Maxine Bristol of Ansley, NE passed away May 26, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

A visitation will be held on Monday, May 31st from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com

Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Ansley, NE with Pastor Ryan Bristol officiating. Burial will be in the Ansley Cemetery. * The family requests that you wear bling to honor Maxine’s love of sparkles. *

Maxine Elaine Bristol was born April 22, 1932 to George and Barbara (Shada) Gibreal in Kearney, Nebraska. She attended Kenwood Elementary School and graduated from Kearney High School in 1950. She worked for an insurance company for a short time after she graduated from high school.

She was united in marriage to Dean R. Bristol on October 18th, 1953. They lived in Wood River, Nebraska, North Platte, Nebraska and attained their dream of owning their own farm when they moved to Ansley, Nebraska in 1960. Maxine worked side by side with her husband, having been a “city” girl, learning all the ins and outs of farming, including milking cows, driving tractors and she always had a beautiful garden. She was proud that she canned vegetables while her family was growing up and even learned how to can chickens, as she knew her husband loved these things.

Three children were born to this union, Peggy Lynn, Pamela Elaine and Ricky Dean. Maxine was instrumental in leading all three of her children to Christ at an early age. She made sure they attended Sunday School and Church on a regular basis. She also taught her children a love of music, teaching them to harmonize when they were very young and enjoying her grandchildren’s musical abilities as well. Maxine also became a mother to her daughter in law, Lisa after Lisa’s mother went to be with the Lord.

Maxine taught her children strength, how to love and how to forgive. She was an excellent cook and shared her love by cooking for her family and others. She was active at First Baptist Church in Ansley, as a Sunday School teacher when her children were young. She also loved to shop and rarely missed her hair appointments. Her independence was very important to her and she passed her love of glitter to her daughters and granddaughters. She loved having her grandchildren and great grandchildren spend time with her.

Maxine was a faithful wife and bravely kept her family near her heart after her husband passed away.

She is survived by her children, Peggy (Wetjen) and Dick of Omaha, Pam Bristol of Gypsum, Colorado and Rick and wife Lisa who reside on the family farm, her grandchildren, Chris (Cory) Sintek of Bennington, Becky Sintek of Omaha, and Mike (Jennifer) Sintek of Elkhorn, Brad (Heather) Church of Oak Creek Colorado, Geoff Bristol of Gypsum, Colorado, Steve (Amanda) Bristol of Gibbon, Ryan (Kelley) Bristol who also farm on the family farm and Jessica (Nick) Peterson of Pleasanton. Great Grandchildren Brody, Carter and Morgan Sintek, Ty and Camden Sintek, Zachary and David Bristol, Micah and Luke Bristol, and Malachi Peterson. (And one more baby on the way)

Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Dean, her parents, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernest and Dorothy Bristol, her sister, Lavonne Foreman, Sisters-in-law Phyllis Branstiter and Melva Florea, brothers-in-law Fred Oakley, Loy Branstiter, Walter Florea and Max Bristol, and great grandchildren Eden Bristol and Nehemiah Bristol.

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 </figure>Maxine Bristol of Ansley, NE passed away May 26, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.A visitation will be held on Monday, May 31st from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.comFuneral services will be Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Ansley, NE with Pastor Ryan Bristol officiating. Burial will be in the Ansley Cemetery. * The family requests that you wear bling to honor Maxine’s love of sparkles. *Maxine Elaine Bristol was born April 22, 1932 to George and Barbara (Shada) Gibreal in Kearney, Nebraska. She attended Kenwood Elementary School and graduated from Kearney High School in 1950. She worked for an insurance company for a short time after she graduated from high school.She was united in marriage to Dean R. Bristol on October 18th, 1953. They lived in Wood River, Nebraska, North Platte, Nebraska and attained their dream of owning their own farm when they moved to Ansley, Nebraska in 1960. Maxine worked side by side with her husband, having been a “city” girl, learning all the ins and outs of farming, including milking cows, driving tractors and she always had a beautiful garden. She was proud that she canned vegetables while her family was growing up and even learned how to can chickens, as she knew her husband loved these things.Three children were born to this union, Peggy Lynn, Pamela Elaine and Ricky Dean. Maxine was instrumental in leading all three of her children to Christ at an early age. She made sure they attended Sunday School and Church on a regular basis. She also taught her children a love of music, teaching them to harmonize when they were very young and enjoying her grandchildren’s musical abilities as well. Maxine also became a mother to her daughter in law, Lisa after Lisa’s mother went to be with the Lord.Maxine taught her children strength, how to love and how to forgive. She was an excellent cook and shared her love by cooking for her family and others. She was active at First Baptist Church in Ansley, as a Sunday School teacher when her children were young. She also loved to shop and rarely missed her hair appointments. Her independence was very important to her and she passed her love of glitter to her daughters and granddaughters. She loved having her grandchildren and great grandchildren spend time with her.Maxine was a faithful wife and bravely kept her family near her heart after her husband passed away.She is survived by her children, Peggy (Wetjen) and Dick of Omaha, Pam Bristol of Gypsum, Colorado and Rick and wife Lisa who reside on the family farm, her grandchildren, Chris (Cory) Sintek of Bennington, Becky Sintek of Omaha, and Mike (Jennifer) Sintek of Elkhorn, Brad (Heather) Church of Oak Creek Colorado, Geoff Bristol of Gypsum, Colorado, Steve (Amanda) Bristol of Gibbon, Ryan (Kelley) Bristol who also farm on the family farm and Jessica (Nick) Peterson of Pleasanton. Great Grandchildren Brody, Carter and Morgan Sintek, Ty and Camden Sintek, Zachary and David Bristol, Micah and Luke Bristol, and Malachi Peterson. (And one more baby on the way)Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Dean, her parents, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernest and Dorothy Bristol, her sister, Lavonne Foreman, Sisters-in-law Phyllis Branstiter and Melva Florea, brothers-in-law Fred Oakley, Loy Branstiter, Walter Florea and Max Bristol, and great grandchildren Eden Bristol and Nehemiah Bristol.

Maxine Elaine Bristol  (1932-2021)

"She flew up to heaven on the wings of angels."

Laurie Kathleen McVay was born on June 23, 1979 to Michael and Terry (Smith) McVay in Gothenburg, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was welcomed home by her sister, Hattie, and her brother, Scott.

Laurie attended Gothenburg Public Schools and graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1998. She attended Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.&nbsp; Laurie graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2003.&nbsp; She was also a Registered Nurse.

Following graduation, Laurie moved to Seattle, Washington.&nbsp; There she married Tamotu Tagoa'i, Jr.&nbsp; Laurie and Junior had six children, Rosemary, Tommy, Michael, Olivia, Grace, and Isaiah.&nbsp; While in Seattle, Laurie was Director of Nursing for a care facility.

Laurie loved her children and family dearly and cherished all the family times together.&nbsp; She so enjoyed her grandparents, and she had a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews.&nbsp; But Laurie's children were the loves of her life.

Our hearts were broken on May 19, 2021 when Laurie passed away in Seattle from complications of pneumonia.&nbsp;

Laurie is survived by her husband, her children, her parents, her sister, Hattie (Anthony) McVay, of Gillette, WY, her brother, Scott (Lacy) McVay of Gothenburg, NE; and her grandmother, Vera (Chambers) Smith, of Kearney, NE.&nbsp; She is also survived by nieces and nephews Dacia and Drew Douthit of Gillette, WY and Destiny, Cheyenne, Caiden, and William McVay, Ryleigh Widick, and Joey Holland of Gothenburg, NE; aunts and uncles Micki Roberts of Lincoln, NE, Curt (Marilyn) Smith of Bismarck, ND, and Lynn (Carroll) Brown of St. Libory, NE, and many cousins.&nbsp; Very dear to Laurie were friends Jay and Suzanne Holmes of Gothenburg, NE and their children.

Laurie was preceded in death by her grandparents C. Edward and Jeannette McVay of Gothenburg, NE and William Smith of Jeffrey Lake near&nbsp; Brady, NE; parents-in-law Tamotu and Adria Tagoa'i of Seattle, WA; and uncle, David Roberts of Schuyler, NE.

"She flew to heaven on the wings of angels.&nbsp; By the clouds and star, and passed where no one sees. And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waitin!&nbsp; And I know she's smilin' sayin', don't worry 'bout me." - Alan Jackson &nbsp;

Services will be held 1:30 pm, Friday, June 11, 2021 at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE with Pastor Greg Boller officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE.

Memorials may be given to the BackPack Program or the Gothenburg American Legion Baseball.&nbsp;

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 </figure>"She flew up to heaven on the wings of angels."Laurie Kathleen McVay was born on June 23, 1979 to Michael and Terry (Smith) McVay in Gothenburg, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was welcomed home by her sister, Hattie, and her brother, Scott.Laurie attended Gothenburg Public Schools and graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1998. She attended Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.&nbsp; Laurie graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2003.&nbsp; She was also a Registered Nurse.Following graduation, Laurie moved to Seattle, Washington.&nbsp; There she married Tamotu Tagoa'i, Jr.&nbsp; Laurie and Junior had six children, Rosemary, Tommy, Michael, Olivia, Grace, and Isaiah.&nbsp; While in Seattle, Laurie was Director of Nursing for a care facility.Laurie loved her children and family dearly and cherished all the family times together.&nbsp; She so enjoyed her grandparents, and she had a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews.&nbsp; But Laurie's children were the loves of her life.Our hearts were broken on May 19, 2021 when Laurie passed away in Seattle from complications of pneumonia.&nbsp; Laurie is survived by her husband, her children, her parents, her sister, Hattie (Anthony) McVay, of Gillette, WY, her brother, Scott (Lacy) McVay of Gothenburg, NE; and her grandmother, Vera (Chambers) Smith, of Kearney, NE.&nbsp; She is also survived by nieces and nephews Dacia and Drew Douthit of Gillette, WY and Destiny, Cheyenne, Caiden, and William McVay, Ryleigh Widick, and Joey Holland of Gothenburg, NE; aunts and uncles Micki Roberts of Lincoln, NE, Curt (Marilyn) Smith of Bismarck, ND, and Lynn (Carroll) Brown of St. Libory, NE, and many cousins.&nbsp; Very dear to Laurie were friends Jay and Suzanne Holmes of Gothenburg, NE and their children.Laurie was preceded in death by her grandparents C. Edward and Jeannette McVay of Gothenburg, NE and William Smith of Jeffrey Lake near&nbsp; Brady, NE; parents-in-law Tamotu and Adria Tagoa'i of Seattle, WA; and uncle, David Roberts of Schuyler, NE."She flew to heaven on the wings of angels.&nbsp; By the clouds and star, and passed where no one sees. And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waitin!&nbsp; And I know she's smilin' sayin', don't worry 'bout me." - Alan Jackson &nbsp;Services will be held 1:30 pm, Friday, June 11, 2021 at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE with Pastor Greg Boller officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE.Memorials may be given to the BackPack Program or the Gothenburg American Legion Baseball.&nbsp;

Laurie Kathleen McVay  (1979-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mr. Aubrey Bradford, age 33, of Newport News, Virginia passed away while on active duty on May 17, 2021 in Virginia. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aubrey was born on February 20, 1988 in Boise, Idaho to parents Barry Rhett and Michelle Anjeanette (Waller) Bradford.&nbsp; He attended school in California, graduating from high school in Barstow, California in 2006.&nbsp; Following high school, from 2006 to 2014, Aubrey worked for a construction crew in Idaho. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aubrey joined the United States Navy on June 10, 2015 and continued to serve his country on the USS George Washington until his passing.&nbsp; In his free time, he enjoyed reading, playing sports, especially basketball and football, and he loved to learn. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aubrey was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Those left to celebrate his life include his father, Barry Bradford of Irwin, California; his mother, Michelle St. John of Culbertson, Nebraska; step-father, Ted St. John of Barstow, California; brother, Grant Bradford of Burley, Idaho; grandparents, Rhett (Jackie) Bradford and Charlotte (Larry) Johnson, all of Irwin, California; and numerous extended family members from Idaho, California, and Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A private family inurnment with Military Honors was held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Donations in Aubrey's memory are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL&nbsp; 32256. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at carpenterbreland.com.&nbsp; Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mr. Aubrey Bradford, age 33, of Newport News, Virginia passed away while on active duty on May 17, 2021 in Virginia. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aubrey was born on February 20, 1988 in Boise, Idaho to parents Barry Rhett and Michelle Anjeanette (Waller) Bradford.&nbsp; He attended school in California, graduating from high school in Barstow, California in 2006.&nbsp; Following high school, from 2006 to 2014, Aubrey worked for a construction crew in Idaho. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aubrey joined the United States Navy on June 10, 2015 and continued to serve his country on the USS George Washington until his passing.&nbsp; In his free time, he enjoyed reading, playing sports, especially basketball and football, and he loved to learn. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aubrey was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Those left to celebrate his life include his father, Barry Bradford of Irwin, California; his mother, Michelle St. John of Culbertson, Nebraska; step-father, Ted St. John of Barstow, California; brother, Grant Bradford of Burley, Idaho; grandparents, Rhett (Jackie) Bradford and Charlotte (Larry) Johnson, all of Irwin, California; and numerous extended family members from Idaho, California, and Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A private family inurnment with Military Honors was held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Donations in Aubrey's memory are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL&nbsp; 32256. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at carpenterbreland.com.&nbsp; Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.

Aubrey Bradford  (1988-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kenneth White, age 85, of Thedford, Nebraska passed away on May 26, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) at the United Church of Christ in Thedford, Nebraska with Father Mike McDonald officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. (MT) in the Antelope Valley Cemetery in Oshkosh, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Antelope Valley Historical Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (CT) at the United Church of Christ in Thedford, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The online guest book may be signed at www.govierborthers.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kenneth was born on September 5, 1935 in Oshkosh, Nebraska to Hugh &amp; Dorothea (Ray) White.&nbsp; He grew up on a farm north of Oshkosh with three brothers and four sisters and attended rural school and Garden County High School.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He married Helen Elizabeth McDonald on October 3, 1959 at Oshkosh, Nebraska.&nbsp; He worked for several ranches in the Sandhills including nineteen years for Howard &amp; Bonnie Long north of Seneca, Nebraska.&nbsp; Kenneth &amp; Helen moved to Thedford, Nebraska in 1985 and he was employed with the Thomas County Road Department for twelve years.&nbsp; He spent two summers haying for Bob Biltoft and did seasonal work for Upper Loup NRD and the Thedford Golf Course. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Helen; daughters, Colleen Trisdale of North Platte, Nebraska and Deanna Miller of Clay Center, Nebraska; grandchildren, Amanda (Jesse) Furman of Gretna, Nebraska, Sheena Miller of Wahoo, Nebraska, and Brad Trisdale of North Platte, Nebraska; great-grandchildren, Rhiannon DeGunia, Hunter Else, and Emma &amp; Miah Furman; brothers Lawrence (Pat) White of Okeechobee, Florida and Ray (Sandy) White of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; sisters, Patricia Starke of Alliance, Nebraska and Delores Facchinello of Columbus, Nebraska.&nbsp; He is also survived by brothers-in-law Tom, George and Jerry McDonald and John Stark; and sisters-in-law Esther (Arnold) Rogers, Elaine Heisey and Kathy Keaton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Kerry Ann; infant granddaughter, Jennifer Cook; son-in-law, Brent Miller; brother, Floyd White and wife Marilyn; sisters Betty McConkey and husband Ron, and Darline Evans and husband Wyatt; brothers-in-law Rudy Starke, Joe Keaton, and Francis McDonald; and sisters-in-law Sharon Starke, Dorothy McDonald and Betty McDonald. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kenneth White, age 85, of Thedford, Nebraska passed away on May 26, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) at the United Church of Christ in Thedford, Nebraska with Father Mike McDonald officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. (MT) in the Antelope Valley Cemetery in Oshkosh, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Antelope Valley Historical Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (CT) at the United Church of Christ in Thedford, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The online guest book may be signed at www.govierborthers.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kenneth was born on September 5, 1935 in Oshkosh, Nebraska to Hugh &amp; Dorothea (Ray) White.&nbsp; He grew up on a farm north of Oshkosh with three brothers and four sisters and attended rural school and Garden County High School.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He married Helen Elizabeth McDonald on October 3, 1959 at Oshkosh, Nebraska.&nbsp; He worked for several ranches in the Sandhills including nineteen years for Howard &amp; Bonnie Long north of Seneca, Nebraska.&nbsp; Kenneth &amp; Helen moved to Thedford, Nebraska in 1985 and he was employed with the Thomas County Road Department for twelve years.&nbsp; He spent two summers haying for Bob Biltoft and did seasonal work for Upper Loup NRD and the Thedford Golf Course. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Helen; daughters, Colleen Trisdale of North Platte, Nebraska and Deanna Miller of Clay Center, Nebraska; grandchildren, Amanda (Jesse) Furman of Gretna, Nebraska, Sheena Miller of Wahoo, Nebraska, and Brad Trisdale of North Platte, Nebraska; great-grandchildren, Rhiannon DeGunia, Hunter Else, and Emma &amp; Miah Furman; brothers Lawrence (Pat) White of Okeechobee, Florida and Ray (Sandy) White of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; sisters, Patricia Starke of Alliance, Nebraska and Delores Facchinello of Columbus, Nebraska.&nbsp; He is also survived by brothers-in-law Tom, George and Jerry McDonald and John Stark; and sisters-in-law Esther (Arnold) Rogers, Elaine Heisey and Kathy Keaton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Kerry Ann; infant granddaughter, Jennifer Cook; son-in-law, Brent Miller; brother, Floyd White and wife Marilyn; sisters Betty McConkey and husband Ron, and Darline Evans and husband Wyatt; brothers-in-law Rudy Starke, Joe Keaton, and Francis McDonald; and sisters-in-law Sharon Starke, Dorothy McDonald and Betty McDonald. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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