Sandra K. Slade age 78 passed away Sunday May 19th, 2024 at Emerald Nursing &amp; Rehab in Cozad Nebraska.

Sandy was born Sandra K. Childers on October 22nd&nbsp;1945, in Crawford County, Indiana to Gilmer and Julia (Sturgeon) Childers. She then lived in English, Indiana, where she was raised by her Grandma and Grandpa Sturgeon. She graduated from English/Sterling High class of ’62.

After graduating she moved to Nebraska with Don and Thelma Sturgeon for more opportunities. &nbsp;Sandy met and married Harlan Garringer, to this union they welcomed two sons: James and William.

Sandy resided in Elm Creek, Nebraska for a large portion of her adult life, while working at Baldwins in Kearney, Nebraska until she retired.

Sandy loved the Lord and her family fiercely. She was always doing her best to spread God’s word to anyone willing to listen. She enjoyed getting to know people and never met a stranger. Sandy always talked about “back home” in Indiana which would spark stories of days long gone, but would paint such beautiful pictures in your mind.

Sandy is survived by her two sons, James &amp; wife Sheli Garringer of Lexington, Bill &amp; Kristy Garringer of Elm Creek; five grandchildren, Margo, Megan, Caleb, Johnathan, and Chelsey; seven great grandchildren; as well as many extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; sister, Charlene.

A Celebration of Life Service for Sandy will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. at the Elm Creek Lions Club Community Center. A Private Family Inurnment will be held in the Sturgeon Family Cemetery in English, Indiana at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Sandra K. Slade age 78 passed away Sunday May 19th, 2024 at Emerald Nursing &amp; Rehab in Cozad Nebraska.Sandy was born Sandra K. Childers on October 22nd&nbsp;1945, in Crawford County, Indiana to Gilmer and Julia (Sturgeon) Childers. She then lived in English, Indiana, where she was raised by her Grandma and Grandpa Sturgeon. She graduated from English/Sterling High class of ’62.After graduating she moved to Nebraska with Don and Thelma Sturgeon for more opportunities. &nbsp;Sandy met and married Harlan Garringer, to this union they welcomed two sons: James and William.Sandy resided in Elm Creek, Nebraska for a large portion of her adult life, while working at Baldwins in Kearney, Nebraska until she retired.Sandy loved the Lord and her family fiercely. She was always doing her best to spread God’s word to anyone willing to listen. She enjoyed getting to know people and never met a stranger. Sandy always talked about “back home” in Indiana which would spark stories of days long gone, but would paint such beautiful pictures in your mind.Sandy is survived by her two sons, James &amp; wife Sheli Garringer of Lexington, Bill &amp; Kristy Garringer of Elm Creek; five grandchildren, Margo, Megan, Caleb, Johnathan, and Chelsey; seven great grandchildren; as well as many extended family members and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; sister, Charlene.A Celebration of Life Service for Sandy will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. at the Elm Creek Lions Club Community Center. A Private Family Inurnment will be held in the Sturgeon Family Cemetery in English, Indiana at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Sandra K. Slade (1945-2024)

&nbsp;&nbsp; Sharon Kaye Stoller was born on July 25, 1940, in Cambridge, Nebraska to Carl and Florence (Ogerzoka) Jeffers. &nbsp;She passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, in McCook, Nebraska.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Sharon married John Robert Stoller on August 5, 1957. &nbsp;The couple made McCook their home where they raised three children. &nbsp;Sharon worked at Community Hospital, Hillcrest Nursing Home and Home HealthCare in McCook as a nurse’s aide.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Sharon was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook. &nbsp;She was an avid reader and enjoyed coloring books and puzzles.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Robert Stoller; and daughter, Lori Loper.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Survivors include her sons, John (Lisa) Stoller and Jeff (Janelle) Stoller; son-in-law, Kevin Loper; grandchildren: David London, Shaun London, Justin Stoller, Sharee Gatto, Cortney Wurster, Michael Stoller, and John (Tommy) Stoller; great-grandchildren: Arabella Gatto, Noah Gatto, Lucille Stoller, Cassidy Stoller, and Nash Stoller.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and a celebration of life service is being planned for a later date. &nbsp;Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family or Sharon Stoller for future designation. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp; Sharon Kaye Stoller was born on July 25, 1940, in Cambridge, Nebraska to Carl and Florence (Ogerzoka) Jeffers. &nbsp;She passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp; Sharon married John Robert Stoller on August 5, 1957. &nbsp;The couple made McCook their home where they raised three children. &nbsp;Sharon worked at Community Hospital, Hillcrest Nursing Home and Home HealthCare in McCook as a nurse’s aide.&nbsp; &nbsp; Sharon was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook. &nbsp;She was an avid reader and enjoyed coloring books and puzzles.&nbsp; &nbsp; Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Robert Stoller; and daughter, Lori Loper.&nbsp; &nbsp; Survivors include her sons, John (Lisa) Stoller and Jeff (Janelle) Stoller; son-in-law, Kevin Loper; grandchildren: David London, Shaun London, Justin Stoller, Sharee Gatto, Cortney Wurster, Michael Stoller, and John (Tommy) Stoller; great-grandchildren: Arabella Gatto, Noah Gatto, Lucille Stoller, Cassidy Stoller, and Nash Stoller.&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and a celebration of life service is being planned for a later date. &nbsp;Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook.&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family or Sharon Stoller for future designation. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Sharon Kaye Stoller (1940-2024)

&nbsp;&nbsp; Gerald Eugene Kennedy was born to Howard J. and Wanda J. (Carter) Kennedy on August 26, 1966 in McCook, Nebraska. &nbsp;He attended school in McCook and graduated with the McCook High School class of 1984. &nbsp;Gerald lived his entire life in McCook and made a living as a truck driver.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Gerald passed away early Saturday morning, June 8 2024 at the Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. &nbsp;He was 57 years of age.

&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Wanda; brother, Dennis Kennedy; and grandparents, Kenneth and Alice Carter and Charles and Caroline Kennedy.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Survivors include his sisters, Jennifer (Chadd) Beavers of McCook and Angela (Scott) Lee of Denver, Colorado; and nephews: Jason (Chastity) Beavers of McCook, Adam Beavers of McCook and Carter Kennedy of Iowa.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and services are being planned for Friday morning, June 21, 2024 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. &nbsp;Burial in the Fairview Cemetery of Cambridge, Nebraska will follow services.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Gerald Kennedy for future designation. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp; Gerald Eugene Kennedy was born to Howard J. and Wanda J. (Carter) Kennedy on August 26, 1966 in McCook, Nebraska. &nbsp;He attended school in McCook and graduated with the McCook High School class of 1984. &nbsp;Gerald lived his entire life in McCook and made a living as a truck driver.&nbsp; &nbsp; Gerald passed away early Saturday morning, June 8 2024 at the Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. &nbsp;He was 57 years of age.&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Wanda; brother, Dennis Kennedy; and grandparents, Kenneth and Alice Carter and Charles and Caroline Kennedy.&nbsp; &nbsp; Survivors include his sisters, Jennifer (Chadd) Beavers of McCook and Angela (Scott) Lee of Denver, Colorado; and nephews: Jason (Chastity) Beavers of McCook, Adam Beavers of McCook and Carter Kennedy of Iowa.&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and services are being planned for Friday morning, June 21, 2024 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. &nbsp;Burial in the Fairview Cemetery of Cambridge, Nebraska will follow services.&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Gerald Kennedy for future designation. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Gerald Eugene Kennedy (1966-2024)

Memorial Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Victoria Creek Cemetery North of Victoria Springs Park. Memorials are suggested to the Anselmo Fire Department or Victoria Creek Cemetery. &nbsp;A register book may be signed at Govier Brother Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;

Vernette (Glidden) McMillan, 81, of Milburn, NE, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Kearney Regional Hospital. Born August 26, 1942, in Dunning, Nebraska, she was the first child of Verne and Betty Glidden. Vernette grew up in a close-knit family where togetherness was a way of life, filled with holiday dinners and weekend hunting and fishing trips. As the oldest grandchild, she often took on the responsibility of looking after the younger ones during these family outings. She attended school in Dunning, graduating in 1960. During high school, she worked at the Highway Café, saving money to attend secretarial school in Omaha. After completing her training, Vernette worked in Omaha for two years before returning to the Sandhills. It was at a local dance where she met James J. McMillan, whom she married in June 1963. Together, they had two children: Thomas Joseph and Jolene Marie.&nbsp;

She devoted her life to raising her children and embracing the ranching lifestyle on the McMillan family ranch.&nbsp;Jim and Vernette occasionally enjoyed traveling including trips visiting family on the West Coast, tracing the Lewis and Clark Trail, attending bull sales to Montana, a few trips down to Texas, among others.

Vernette was an active member of the Anselmo VFW Ladies Auxiliary and later the Broken Bow VFW for 60 years, where she held officer positions, including Treasurer for many years.&nbsp;She was particularly dedicated to parade floats, making and delivering cookie plates to veterans, and selling poppies.

The neighborhood collectively agreed that Vernette was an excellent cook, once even being featured in the local Custer County Chief newspaper.&nbsp;Feeding extra guests was customary, given that visitors frequently scheduled their stops around mealtime.&nbsp;She prepared three meals a day for her family and hired hands too.&nbsp;

Vernette also had a passion for science fiction movies, Nebraska Volleyball, and turquoise and silver jewelry, adding to her vibrant personality.&nbsp;

Vernette derived immense joy from her grandchildren's activities, rarely missing a sporting event, music concert, or livestock show.&nbsp;She frequently attended her grandchildren's football, volleyball, and basketball games, wrestling tournaments, and track meets, as well as weekend softball tournaments, often with another grandchild in tow. She never missed the Dawson and Custer County Fairs, where she watched her grandchildren compete in 4-H and FFA projects.

Vernette's surviving family include her children, Thomas (Lisa) McMillan of Milburn and Jolene (Jerry) Wiggins of Gothenburg, her sister Leila (Butch) Schultz of Tok, AK, sister-in-law Helen Glidden of Taylor, NE, grandchildren Janae (Zachary) Thomas, Jacey (Matthew) Person, James Russell McMillan, BaiLee McMillan, Samuel McMillan, and great-grandson Dexter Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse James J. McMillan, and her brother Frank Glidden.

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 </figure>Memorial Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Victoria Creek Cemetery North of Victoria Springs Park. Memorials are suggested to the Anselmo Fire Department or Victoria Creek Cemetery. &nbsp;A register book may be signed at Govier Brother Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;Vernette (Glidden) McMillan, 81, of Milburn, NE, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Kearney Regional Hospital. Born August 26, 1942, in Dunning, Nebraska, she was the first child of Verne and Betty Glidden. Vernette grew up in a close-knit family where togetherness was a way of life, filled with holiday dinners and weekend hunting and fishing trips. As the oldest grandchild, she often took on the responsibility of looking after the younger ones during these family outings. She attended school in Dunning, graduating in 1960. During high school, she worked at the Highway Café, saving money to attend secretarial school in Omaha. After completing her training, Vernette worked in Omaha for two years before returning to the Sandhills. It was at a local dance where she met James J. McMillan, whom she married in June 1963. Together, they had two children: Thomas Joseph and Jolene Marie.&nbsp;She devoted her life to raising her children and embracing the ranching lifestyle on the McMillan family ranch.&nbsp;Jim and Vernette occasionally enjoyed traveling including trips visiting family on the West Coast, tracing the Lewis and Clark Trail, attending bull sales to Montana, a few trips down to Texas, among others.Vernette was an active member of the Anselmo VFW Ladies Auxiliary and later the Broken Bow VFW for 60 years, where she held officer positions, including Treasurer for many years.&nbsp;She was particularly dedicated to parade floats, making and delivering cookie plates to veterans, and selling poppies.The neighborhood collectively agreed that Vernette was an excellent cook, once even being featured in the local Custer County Chief newspaper.&nbsp;Feeding extra guests was customary, given that visitors frequently scheduled their stops around mealtime.&nbsp;She prepared three meals a day for her family and hired hands too.&nbsp;Vernette also had a passion for science fiction movies, Nebraska Volleyball, and turquoise and silver jewelry, adding to her vibrant personality.&nbsp;Vernette derived immense joy from her grandchildren's activities, rarely missing a sporting event, music concert, or livestock show.&nbsp;She frequently attended her grandchildren's football, volleyball, and basketball games, wrestling tournaments, and track meets, as well as weekend softball tournaments, often with another grandchild in tow. She never missed the Dawson and Custer County Fairs, where she watched her grandchildren compete in 4-H and FFA projects.Vernette's surviving family include her children, Thomas (Lisa) McMillan of Milburn and Jolene (Jerry) Wiggins of Gothenburg, her sister Leila (Butch) Schultz of Tok, AK, sister-in-law Helen Glidden of Taylor, NE, grandchildren Janae (Zachary) Thomas, Jacey (Matthew) Person, James Russell McMillan, BaiLee McMillan, Samuel McMillan, and great-grandson Dexter Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse James J. McMillan, and her brother Frank Glidden.

Vernette McMillan (1942-2024)

Dennis “Beeny” V. Beenblossom passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at his home in Gothenburg at the age of 80. Dennis was born May 5, 1944 in Lexington, Nebraska to Delpha and Florence (Weible) Beenblossom. He married Lila Carr on December 16, 1962 at the Methodist Church in Cozad. Their union was blessed with 3 children: Kandy, Jim and Denise. He worked at the hay mill and Monroe Auto in Cozad. They moved to Kearney and he went to trade school in Kansas City to learn auto body. &nbsp;They moved back to Cozad where Dennis went to work at Ford Garage in Gothenburg for many years. They moved to Gothenburg to raise their family and purchased Top Notch Radiator in 1970. Dennis enjoyed old cars and he and Lila both loved to drag race. They lived at Jeffrey Lake for several years. Dennis loved the lake house and lake life, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Claude Tappan; sister Jackie Meier, brother Thomas Beenblossom, Granddaughter LeAnn Beenblossom, great granddaughters Lilly Jean Romero and Isabel Phelps.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Lila, children Kandy (Tony) Pflaster of Cozad, Jim (Michelle "Moe") Beenblossom of Gothenburg, Denise (Tom) Reichert of Kearney; grandchildren Dusty Romero of North Platte, Lindsey (Mark) Phelps of Callaway, Ozzie (Liz) Romero of Cozad, Adrienne (Ryan) Rahmann of Kearney, Tarina (Kristina Brandon) Beenblossom of Gothenburg, Triteny (Levi) Schmeeckle of Cozad, Tysen (Kelsey) Werner of Cozad, Eli (Lexi Anderson) Werner of Rock Port TX; Great-Grandchildren, Emmett, Brecken, Khayden, Kelseigh, Ozzie Jr "Zie", Maya, Kyndell, Quinn, Otto, Inley, and Winston;&nbsp; brothers Doug and Randy Beenblossom; sister Rhonda and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

The Beenblossom family has requested a Celebration of Life be held in Dennis’s honor as opposed to a traditional funeral service. We request all of Dennis’s loved ones and friends to join us in celebrating his life on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the commons area at the American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

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 </figure>Dennis “Beeny” V. Beenblossom passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at his home in Gothenburg at the age of 80. Dennis was born May 5, 1944 in Lexington, Nebraska to Delpha and Florence (Weible) Beenblossom. He married Lila Carr on December 16, 1962 at the Methodist Church in Cozad. Their union was blessed with 3 children: Kandy, Jim and Denise. He worked at the hay mill and Monroe Auto in Cozad. They moved to Kearney and he went to trade school in Kansas City to learn auto body. &nbsp;They moved back to Cozad where Dennis went to work at Ford Garage in Gothenburg for many years. They moved to Gothenburg to raise their family and purchased Top Notch Radiator in 1970. Dennis enjoyed old cars and he and Lila both loved to drag race. They lived at Jeffrey Lake for several years. Dennis loved the lake house and lake life, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Claude Tappan; sister Jackie Meier, brother Thomas Beenblossom, Granddaughter LeAnn Beenblossom, great granddaughters Lilly Jean Romero and Isabel Phelps.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Lila, children Kandy (Tony) Pflaster of Cozad, Jim (Michelle "Moe") Beenblossom of Gothenburg, Denise (Tom) Reichert of Kearney; grandchildren Dusty Romero of North Platte, Lindsey (Mark) Phelps of Callaway, Ozzie (Liz) Romero of Cozad, Adrienne (Ryan) Rahmann of Kearney, Tarina (Kristina Brandon) Beenblossom of Gothenburg, Triteny (Levi) Schmeeckle of Cozad, Tysen (Kelsey) Werner of Cozad, Eli (Lexi Anderson) Werner of Rock Port TX; Great-Grandchildren, Emmett, Brecken, Khayden, Kelseigh, Ozzie Jr "Zie", Maya, Kyndell, Quinn, Otto, Inley, and Winston;&nbsp; brothers Doug and Randy Beenblossom; sister Rhonda and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.The Beenblossom family has requested a Celebration of Life be held in Dennis’s honor as opposed to a traditional funeral service. We request all of Dennis’s loved ones and friends to join us in celebrating his life on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the commons area at the American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Dennis "Beeny" V. Beenblossom (1944-2024)

&nbsp; &nbsp; Carla Bales was called to her heavenly home on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Wahoo, Nebraska. &nbsp;She was born July 17, 1935, to Charles and Selma (Bamesberger) Cruver. Carla was the third child of four girls and attended school in McCook. She married Raymond Doyle on Sept. 6, 1953, at the Peace Lutheran Church. Their marriage was blessed with four children that they raised in McCook. On June 14, 1980, she married Floyd Bales and gained five extra children.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Carla sold Tupperware for many years, worked as a legal secretary for Hanson and Hanson, McCook Abstract and taught a few night classes at McCook Community College. She also volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels in McCook and in her later years enjoyed the Heritage Senior Center meals, fellowship and was always up for a game of Bridge. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were so loved by her, and you could always count on her to be sitting at a ballgame, dance recital, wrestling match or at the lake and any other activity her loved ones would be participating in. Of course, she always had her bag of yarn or thread and would crochet during any event to add to her craft items she loved to sell. &nbsp;Carla spent the last seven years in Wahoo due to Alzheimer's but her quick wit and smile made her a beloved resident of those that cared for her. She was known as the “Ice Cream Lady” for her love of ice cream and the ability to create the largest ice cream cone. Her family will be forever grateful for the love and care Carla received at South Haven Nursing Home.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Carla was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Selma Cruver; her sisters, Edith, Irene and Sandy; her husband, Floyd Bales, stepchildren, Randy Bales, Pamela Foight, and Robin Seabrook; and grandchildren, Chantel Doyle, Nicki Bales and Shanna Bales.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Carla’s life is celebrated by her children: Randy (Dee) Doyle of Lincoln, NE, Russ (Cathy) Doyle, of McCook, Roxann (Don) Owens, of Indianola and Rita Roberts of Monte Vista, CO; her stepchildren, Steve (Denise) Bales of McCook and Tom (Sheila) Bales of Nebraska City. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. &nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorial services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church of McCook on Saturday June 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bradley Rick officiating.&nbsp; A private family burial in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook will take place prior to services.

&nbsp; &nbsp; The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in her name to the Heritage Senior Center, 1312 W. 5th, McCook, NE 69001.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; Carla Bales was called to her heavenly home on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Wahoo, Nebraska. &nbsp;She was born July 17, 1935, to Charles and Selma (Bamesberger) Cruver. Carla was the third child of four girls and attended school in McCook. She married Raymond Doyle on Sept. 6, 1953, at the Peace Lutheran Church. Their marriage was blessed with four children that they raised in McCook. On June 14, 1980, she married Floyd Bales and gained five extra children.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Carla sold Tupperware for many years, worked as a legal secretary for Hanson and Hanson, McCook Abstract and taught a few night classes at McCook Community College. She also volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels in McCook and in her later years enjoyed the Heritage Senior Center meals, fellowship and was always up for a game of Bridge. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were so loved by her, and you could always count on her to be sitting at a ballgame, dance recital, wrestling match or at the lake and any other activity her loved ones would be participating in. Of course, she always had her bag of yarn or thread and would crochet during any event to add to her craft items she loved to sell. &nbsp;Carla spent the last seven years in Wahoo due to Alzheimer's but her quick wit and smile made her a beloved resident of those that cared for her. She was known as the “Ice Cream Lady” for her love of ice cream and the ability to create the largest ice cream cone. Her family will be forever grateful for the love and care Carla received at South Haven Nursing Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Carla was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Selma Cruver; her sisters, Edith, Irene and Sandy; her husband, Floyd Bales, stepchildren, Randy Bales, Pamela Foight, and Robin Seabrook; and grandchildren, Chantel Doyle, Nicki Bales and Shanna Bales.&nbsp; &nbsp; Carla’s life is celebrated by her children: Randy (Dee) Doyle of Lincoln, NE, Russ (Cathy) Doyle, of McCook, Roxann (Don) Owens, of Indianola and Rita Roberts of Monte Vista, CO; her stepchildren, Steve (Denise) Bales of McCook and Tom (Sheila) Bales of Nebraska City. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorial services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church of McCook on Saturday June 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bradley Rick officiating.&nbsp; A private family burial in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook will take place prior to services.&nbsp; &nbsp; The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in her name to the Heritage Senior Center, 1312 W. 5th, McCook, NE 69001.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.&nbsp;

Carla Marie Bales (1935-2024)

Gerald L. Meissner, 85, of Wellfleet, NE passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at his home. &nbsp;He was born on July 12, 1938 in Quick, NE the son of Leo and June Meissner.

He married Lynn in Lexington, NE on May 27, 1968. They were blessed with six loving children, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Gerald served the U.S. Army from 1963-1965. &nbsp;He was stationed in Hawaii as an operator. &nbsp;Over his lifetime career, he had several jobs as a switchboard operator and truck driver. &nbsp;His true passion was his family farm in Wellfleet. &nbsp;He will be truly missed by his loved ones and friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Kenlyn, Kevin, Lesley, Troy, Ginia, and Susie; grandchildren, Kendrick, Kendahl, Breanna, Austin, Matthew, Madison; 6 great grandchildren; numerous extended family - nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, and wife of 54 years, Lynn.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Gerald’s Life will be held at Thanksgiving, which was the family’s most cherished holiday.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Gerald L. Meissner, 85, of Wellfleet, NE passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at his home. &nbsp;He was born on July 12, 1938 in Quick, NE the son of Leo and June Meissner.He married Lynn in Lexington, NE on May 27, 1968. They were blessed with six loving children, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Gerald served the U.S. Army from 1963-1965. &nbsp;He was stationed in Hawaii as an operator. &nbsp;Over his lifetime career, he had several jobs as a switchboard operator and truck driver. &nbsp;His true passion was his family farm in Wellfleet. &nbsp;He will be truly missed by his loved ones and friends.Left to cherish his memory are his children: Kenlyn, Kevin, Lesley, Troy, Ginia, and Susie; grandchildren, Kendrick, Kendahl, Breanna, Austin, Matthew, Madison; 6 great grandchildren; numerous extended family - nieces, nephews and cousins.He was predeceased by his parents, and wife of 54 years, Lynn.&nbsp;A Celebration of Gerald’s Life will be held at Thanksgiving, which was the family’s most cherished holiday.Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel. &nbsp;

Gerald L. Meissner (1938-2024)

Shirley B Dicke was born on September 27, 1928 to Ervin and Marie Ruopp Amman near Naponee, Nebraska. She was the oldest of four children, with two younger sisters and a brother. Shirley departed this world on Thursday, June 6, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and family.

&nbsp;As a child growing up in the depression and the WWII years, Shirley knew the value of hard work and practicality. It fostered her lifelong love of gardening, canning, sewing, music, and the joy of simple living. After graduating high school in Naponee, she started work as a bookkeeper in Franklin. It was here she met the love of her life, Leonard, and they were married in 1952 and eventually moved to McCook, Nebraska where they raised their three children. For many years she worked the front desk at TRW.

Life always revolved around extended family and friends: picnics at the lake, legendary family dinners, lots of camping and just crazy fun. She was the wonderful mom, the fun aunt and always a loving grandmother. Her home brimmed full of light, laughter, and love. She was a member of the First Congregational Church for over 50 years. Shirley was a Sunday school teacher and also taught piano for many years, instructing all three of her children and several of her grandkids too, instilling in them her love of music.&nbsp;

After Leonard retired, they became intrepid snowbirds for many years heading to Arizona with friends for winters filled with golf and relaxation. They loved their 5th wheel camper and took trips ranging from Canada to Mexico with yearly camping in Colorado with the kids and grandkids.&nbsp;

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Doris, brother Glen, daughter Karen Reiners, son Larry “Hank” Dicke, and her granddaughter Chantal.&nbsp;

Shirley is survived by her husband of 71 years, Leonard of McCook, NE, her daughter Janice (James) Ashby of Lincoln, NE, daughter-in-law Theresa Dicke of McCook, NE, sister Lorene (Rodney) Richter of Naponee, NE, brother-in-law Hank (Val) Dicke of Holdrege, NE along with beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Her laughter, bright smile, and warm embrace will be sorely missed.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested in Shirley’s name to the McCook Community Foundation,&nbsp;P.O. Box 525, McCook, NE &nbsp;69001

<figure>
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 </figure>Shirley B Dicke was born on September 27, 1928 to Ervin and Marie Ruopp Amman near Naponee, Nebraska. She was the oldest of four children, with two younger sisters and a brother. Shirley departed this world on Thursday, June 6, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and family.&nbsp;As a child growing up in the depression and the WWII years, Shirley knew the value of hard work and practicality. It fostered her lifelong love of gardening, canning, sewing, music, and the joy of simple living. After graduating high school in Naponee, she started work as a bookkeeper in Franklin. It was here she met the love of her life, Leonard, and they were married in 1952 and eventually moved to McCook, Nebraska where they raised their three children. For many years she worked the front desk at TRW.Life always revolved around extended family and friends: picnics at the lake, legendary family dinners, lots of camping and just crazy fun. She was the wonderful mom, the fun aunt and always a loving grandmother. Her home brimmed full of light, laughter, and love. She was a member of the First Congregational Church for over 50 years. Shirley was a Sunday school teacher and also taught piano for many years, instructing all three of her children and several of her grandkids too, instilling in them her love of music.&nbsp;After Leonard retired, they became intrepid snowbirds for many years heading to Arizona with friends for winters filled with golf and relaxation. They loved their 5th wheel camper and took trips ranging from Canada to Mexico with yearly camping in Colorado with the kids and grandkids.&nbsp;Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Doris, brother Glen, daughter Karen Reiners, son Larry “Hank” Dicke, and her granddaughter Chantal.&nbsp;Shirley is survived by her husband of 71 years, Leonard of McCook, NE, her daughter Janice (James) Ashby of Lincoln, NE, daughter-in-law Theresa Dicke of McCook, NE, sister Lorene (Rodney) Richter of Naponee, NE, brother-in-law Hank (Val) Dicke of Holdrege, NE along with beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Her laughter, bright smile, and warm embrace will be sorely missed.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested in Shirley’s name to the McCook Community Foundation,&nbsp;P.O. Box 525, McCook, NE &nbsp;69001

Shirley B Dicke (1928-2024)

Marilyn M. Matson, age 82, passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, NE on June 6, 2024.

Marilyn was born in McCook, NE, on March 1, 1942, to parents Orville and Elsie (Barger) Shull. She attended McCook High School where she graduated with the class of 1960.&nbsp;

Marilyn married Wayne R. Matson in Las Vegas in the year 1981. Marilyn and Wayne were married for 37 years until Wayne’s passing on March 29, 2002.

Throughout her life she worked at Mac’s Drive Inn for 20 plus years and then owned and operated her own cleaning service. Marilyn loved playing Farkel with friends, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.

Marilyn will be remembered most for helping others and her outgoing personality.

Marilyn is proceeded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Charlie Shull; sisters, Judy Rohr and Vonda Brunswick; and daughters, Debra and Kathy.

She is survived by son, Clifton (Jennifer) Matson of Lincoln, NE; granddaughters, Holli Matson and Brittany Dawn Schlund; grandson, Micheal Kiel; nieces, Carol, Brenda, Karen, and Tracie; nephew, Jerry; best friend, Mary Howard; and many extended family members.&nbsp;

Memorials contributions are suggested to First Assembly of God Church, 811 East C Street, McCook, NE 69001.

A private family burial was held prior to the memorial service.

Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at First Assembly of God Church in McCook, NE with Berry Johnson officiating.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpenterbreland.com/">www.carpenterbreland.com</a>&nbsp;to sign the online guestbook for the family. &nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Marilyn M. Matson, age 82, passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, NE on June 6, 2024.Marilyn was born in McCook, NE, on March 1, 1942, to parents Orville and Elsie (Barger) Shull. She attended McCook High School where she graduated with the class of 1960.&nbsp;Marilyn married Wayne R. Matson in Las Vegas in the year 1981. Marilyn and Wayne were married for 37 years until Wayne’s passing on March 29, 2002.Throughout her life she worked at Mac’s Drive Inn for 20 plus years and then owned and operated her own cleaning service. Marilyn loved playing Farkel with friends, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.Marilyn will be remembered most for helping others and her outgoing personality.Marilyn is proceeded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Charlie Shull; sisters, Judy Rohr and Vonda Brunswick; and daughters, Debra and Kathy.She is survived by son, Clifton (Jennifer) Matson of Lincoln, NE; granddaughters, Holli Matson and Brittany Dawn Schlund; grandson, Micheal Kiel; nieces, Carol, Brenda, Karen, and Tracie; nephew, Jerry; best friend, Mary Howard; and many extended family members.&nbsp;Memorials contributions are suggested to First Assembly of God Church, 811 East C Street, McCook, NE 69001.A private family burial was held prior to the memorial service.Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at First Assembly of God Church in McCook, NE with Berry Johnson officiating.Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpenterbreland.com/">www.carpenterbreland.com</a>&nbsp;to sign the online guestbook for the family. &nbsp;

Marilyn M Matson (1942-2024)

Bethel “Beth” Eilene Miller, 100, of Oshkosh passed away early Friday morning, May 31, 2024 at her home on Lost Creek Ranch north of Oshkosh surrounded by her loving family.

Cremation has taken place and there are no formal services planned. Private family service will be held at a later date.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Miller family.

Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com.

Bethel was born on September 21, 1923 in Davenport, lowa to George &amp; Lora (Potter) Bostwick, where her father was attending medical school. After his graduation they returned to Nebraska. Bethel graduated from North Platte High School and attended Kearney State College. She then married Art B. Miller on February 14, 1943. To this union two sons were born: Ted &amp; Rick. Their marriage lasted almost seventy years until Art's passing on February 4, 2013.

As a young bride she and Art owned and operated a small dairy farm near Maxwell, Nebraska. Bethel helped milk at 4 a.m., cooked on a wood burning stove and had no indoor plumbing. Years later they purchased a motel in Sidney which Bethel managed. &nbsp;Ted &amp; Rick then went to school in Sidney. Art traveled from Maxwell on weekends to be with the family while his cousin took care of the farm in Maxwell. &nbsp;Due to a horse related accident that severely injured Art, they sought an easier life and bought a ranch north of Oshkosh in 1966. They ran a cattle operation and grew corn and alfalfa until Art passed away at age 89.

Bethel was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. Bethel's passion was gardening. She so enjoyed flowers. Her yard was once featured in a garden magazine, and she won many ribbons at the Garden County Fair for her creative arrangements. She was a charter member of the Garden County Garden Club for over sixty years and hosted their annual Harvest Banquet at the ranch each year. She definitely had a gift of hospitality as she welcomed everyone to her home and provided meals for them no matter the time of day and provided beds if they needed to stay. Bethel was playful and mischievous. She often caught her family off guard by her antics, so they always knew to expect the unexpected when visiting the ranch. &nbsp;She cooked for all the brandings, even the Rocky Mountain Oysters! She was a really good cook! No one could match her cinnamon rolls. She also won ribbons at fair for her baking.

Bethel was actively involved in the community: member of Wesleyan Church teaching Sunday School, youth group activities with hayrides, ladies group and volunteering wherever needed. Bethel remained active until she fractured her hip in 2019. After recovering at Ted's home, she chose to stay at the ranch with her roly-poly walker and golf cart to get around planting her garden and flowers until May of this year. Bethel was a true pioneer woman as her life has been lived in the spirit of early Nebraskans. She was given the honorary title award by Governor Jim Pillen in 2023: ADMIRAL The Great Navy of the STATE OF NEBRASKA.

She is survived by sons Ted (Karen) of Oshkosh, Rick, of Tucumcari, New Mexico, ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, brothers, George (Marilyn) and Dick Bostwick and nieces, nephews and cousins.

In eternal life Bethel joins her husband, Art, parents, sisters Lois (Irvin) &amp; Jeannie (Jerry), granddaughter Laura, niece Diny &amp; nephew David.

<figure>
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 </figure>Bethel “Beth” Eilene Miller, 100, of Oshkosh passed away early Friday morning, May 31, 2024 at her home on Lost Creek Ranch north of Oshkosh surrounded by her loving family.Cremation has taken place and there are no formal services planned. Private family service will be held at a later date.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Miller family.Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com.Bethel was born on September 21, 1923 in Davenport, lowa to George &amp; Lora (Potter) Bostwick, where her father was attending medical school. After his graduation they returned to Nebraska. Bethel graduated from North Platte High School and attended Kearney State College. She then married Art B. Miller on February 14, 1943. To this union two sons were born: Ted &amp; Rick. Their marriage lasted almost seventy years until Art's passing on February 4, 2013.As a young bride she and Art owned and operated a small dairy farm near Maxwell, Nebraska. Bethel helped milk at 4 a.m., cooked on a wood burning stove and had no indoor plumbing. Years later they purchased a motel in Sidney which Bethel managed. &nbsp;Ted &amp; Rick then went to school in Sidney. Art traveled from Maxwell on weekends to be with the family while his cousin took care of the farm in Maxwell. &nbsp;Due to a horse related accident that severely injured Art, they sought an easier life and bought a ranch north of Oshkosh in 1966. They ran a cattle operation and grew corn and alfalfa until Art passed away at age 89.Bethel was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. Bethel's passion was gardening. She so enjoyed flowers. Her yard was once featured in a garden magazine, and she won many ribbons at the Garden County Fair for her creative arrangements. She was a charter member of the Garden County Garden Club for over sixty years and hosted their annual Harvest Banquet at the ranch each year. She definitely had a gift of hospitality as she welcomed everyone to her home and provided meals for them no matter the time of day and provided beds if they needed to stay. Bethel was playful and mischievous. She often caught her family off guard by her antics, so they always knew to expect the unexpected when visiting the ranch. &nbsp;She cooked for all the brandings, even the Rocky Mountain Oysters! She was a really good cook! No one could match her cinnamon rolls. She also won ribbons at fair for her baking.Bethel was actively involved in the community: member of Wesleyan Church teaching Sunday School, youth group activities with hayrides, ladies group and volunteering wherever needed. Bethel remained active until she fractured her hip in 2019. After recovering at Ted's home, she chose to stay at the ranch with her roly-poly walker and golf cart to get around planting her garden and flowers until May of this year. Bethel was a true pioneer woman as her life has been lived in the spirit of early Nebraskans. She was given the honorary title award by Governor Jim Pillen in 2023: ADMIRAL The Great Navy of the STATE OF NEBRASKA.She is survived by sons Ted (Karen) of Oshkosh, Rick, of Tucumcari, New Mexico, ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, brothers, George (Marilyn) and Dick Bostwick and nieces, nephews and cousins.In eternal life Bethel joins her husband, Art, parents, sisters Lois (Irvin) &amp; Jeannie (Jerry), granddaughter Laura, niece Diny &amp; nephew David.

Bethel "Beth" Miller (1923-2024)

E W “Smitty” Smith, 93, of North Platte, NE formerly of TX passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Great Plains Health Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1930 in Lubbock, TX the son of Ewell and Ideary Smith.

E W grew up around Walnut Springs, Cleburne, and Fort Worth, Texas. &nbsp;He graduated from Mansfield high school and excelled in baseball, football, and track. &nbsp;He started college at John Tarleton in Stephenville, TX and received a basketball scholarship. &nbsp;While in college he met and married Billye Dale Robonoe in 1949 and together they had two children, David and Diana. &nbsp;E W worked for various companies including Texas Electric Service Co. as a lineman, Travelite Trailor Co. in Fort Worth as a carpenter, Convair Aircraft plant as a patternmaker. &nbsp;Later upon moving to Retta, TX he worked as a builder of prototype models and tooling models for injection molds for Loma Corp. of Fort Worth, TX and then for Doskocil Mfg., where he retired. &nbsp;He enjoyed hunting and traveling throughout the U.S. &nbsp;In retirement he enjoyed being a gunsmith, a ham radio operator, and an avid reader of Texas and early U.S. history. &nbsp;He also enjoyed playing autoharp, guitar and harmonica in the band “High Cotton”. They retired to Mountain View, Arkansas. &nbsp;Following the death of his wife of 64 years Billye, he was fortunate to meet Billie Jean Beall. &nbsp;They became loving and close companions moving to North Platte, NE to be closer to her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;

Those left to cherish his memory are his significant other, Billie Jean Beall of North Platte; daughter, Diana Smith of Austin, TX; stepchildren, Leonard E. (Christine) Beall of North Platte, Michael (Connie) Beall of North Platte, and Patrick Beall of New Mexico; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; and many other special friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Billye Dale; son, David Smith; and a granddaughter.&nbsp;

Inurnment will be in Cope Cemetery in Retta, TX. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel.&nbsp;

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 </figure>E W “Smitty” Smith, 93, of North Platte, NE formerly of TX passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Great Plains Health Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1930 in Lubbock, TX the son of Ewell and Ideary Smith.E W grew up around Walnut Springs, Cleburne, and Fort Worth, Texas. &nbsp;He graduated from Mansfield high school and excelled in baseball, football, and track. &nbsp;He started college at John Tarleton in Stephenville, TX and received a basketball scholarship. &nbsp;While in college he met and married Billye Dale Robonoe in 1949 and together they had two children, David and Diana. &nbsp;E W worked for various companies including Texas Electric Service Co. as a lineman, Travelite Trailor Co. in Fort Worth as a carpenter, Convair Aircraft plant as a patternmaker. &nbsp;Later upon moving to Retta, TX he worked as a builder of prototype models and tooling models for injection molds for Loma Corp. of Fort Worth, TX and then for Doskocil Mfg., where he retired. &nbsp;He enjoyed hunting and traveling throughout the U.S. &nbsp;In retirement he enjoyed being a gunsmith, a ham radio operator, and an avid reader of Texas and early U.S. history. &nbsp;He also enjoyed playing autoharp, guitar and harmonica in the band “High Cotton”. They retired to Mountain View, Arkansas. &nbsp;Following the death of his wife of 64 years Billye, he was fortunate to meet Billie Jean Beall. &nbsp;They became loving and close companions moving to North Platte, NE to be closer to her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;Those left to cherish his memory are his significant other, Billie Jean Beall of North Platte; daughter, Diana Smith of Austin, TX; stepchildren, Leonard E. (Christine) Beall of North Platte, Michael (Connie) Beall of North Platte, and Patrick Beall of New Mexico; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; and many other special friends and relatives.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Billye Dale; son, David Smith; and a granddaughter.&nbsp;Inurnment will be in Cope Cemetery in Retta, TX. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel.&nbsp;

E.W. "Smitty" Smith (1930-2024)

&nbsp; &nbsp; Mary Lynn (Graf) Marsh passed peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2024, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. &nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Mary was born August 31, 1946 in Loop City, Nebraska to George and Jannetta (Jensen) Graf.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Her parents made their home in Brush, Colorado where Mary, along with her four siblings, attended the local school and helped on the family farm. &nbsp;When Mary was a sophomore, her parents moved the family to Indianola, Nebraska where her mother found work as a schoolteacher and her father worked for the railroad. &nbsp;Shortly after the move, she met the love of her life, Walter “Skip” Marsh. &nbsp;She graduated from Indianola High School in 1964. &nbsp;She then attended Colorado State College of Education at Greeley, Colorado. &nbsp;She Graduated with a degree in teaching in 1967. &nbsp;After graduation, Mary and Skip Marsh were married in the Catholic Church in Brush on June 3, 1967. &nbsp;She and Skip returned to Indianola where Skip farmed and Mary taught kindergarten at Indianola Elementary School. &nbsp;They soon started a family. &nbsp;Mary taught a few years but as her family grew she decided she needed to be at home to raise her children. &nbsp;Mary and Skip raised eight children. They are members of St Catherine's Catholic Church, Mary was an active member of the Altar Society, Mrs. XJC’s and the Red Hat Society. &nbsp;She was a scout leader, 4-H leader, substitute teacher, leader of the CCD program for the children in the church, and kept herself busy with her passions, which were gardening and sewing. &nbsp;In 1995, while her last three children were still at home she and Skip bought the Indianola newspaper and for the next 22 years she was the editor-in-chief of the Indianola News. &nbsp;She loved reading, sewing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. &nbsp;She will be loved and missed by all who knew her. &nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Mary was preceded in death by her parents, George and Jennetta Graf; son, Joseph; and sister, Linda Muchow.

&nbsp; &nbsp; She is survived by her husband, Walter “Skip” Marsh of Indianola; children: William (Kathy) Marsh of McCook, Nebraska, James (Amanda) Marsh of Pensacola, Florida, Thomas (Monica) Marsh of Odessa, Missouri, Shari (Brian) Smith of Burke, Virginia, Julie (Daniel) Sommer of Omaha, Nebraska, Amy Sweigard of Omaha, Robert (Laura) Marsh of Elmwood, Nebraska and David (Rachna) Marsh of Omaha; 20 grandchildren: Laken and Grant, Kegan and Juliana, Aaron, Jacob, Trinia and Jonny, Kyri, Andrew, Samantha and Nick, Laura, Gheiron and Mya, Jacob, Isabeau, Donny, Bob, Kelly, Brooklyn, Brody, Kourtney, Erik, and Vian; four great-grandchildren: Luna, Mila, Dillon and Cyrus; three brothers: Larry Muchow, Allen (Wen) Graf and Ernest (Ruth) Graf; and one 1 sister, Joan (Ed) Mallon.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Indianola with Father Michael Houlihan celebrating.&nbsp; Burial in St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery of Indianola will follow services.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.&nbsp; A rosary will follow the visitation beginning at 7:00 PM.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Mary Marsh for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; Mary Lynn (Graf) Marsh passed peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2024, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Mary was born August 31, 1946 in Loop City, Nebraska to George and Jannetta (Jensen) Graf.&nbsp; &nbsp; Her parents made their home in Brush, Colorado where Mary, along with her four siblings, attended the local school and helped on the family farm. &nbsp;When Mary was a sophomore, her parents moved the family to Indianola, Nebraska where her mother found work as a schoolteacher and her father worked for the railroad. &nbsp;Shortly after the move, she met the love of her life, Walter “Skip” Marsh. &nbsp;She graduated from Indianola High School in 1964. &nbsp;She then attended Colorado State College of Education at Greeley, Colorado. &nbsp;She Graduated with a degree in teaching in 1967. &nbsp;After graduation, Mary and Skip Marsh were married in the Catholic Church in Brush on June 3, 1967. &nbsp;She and Skip returned to Indianola where Skip farmed and Mary taught kindergarten at Indianola Elementary School. &nbsp;They soon started a family. &nbsp;Mary taught a few years but as her family grew she decided she needed to be at home to raise her children. &nbsp;Mary and Skip raised eight children. They are members of St Catherine's Catholic Church, Mary was an active member of the Altar Society, Mrs. XJC’s and the Red Hat Society. &nbsp;She was a scout leader, 4-H leader, substitute teacher, leader of the CCD program for the children in the church, and kept herself busy with her passions, which were gardening and sewing. &nbsp;In 1995, while her last three children were still at home she and Skip bought the Indianola newspaper and for the next 22 years she was the editor-in-chief of the Indianola News. &nbsp;She loved reading, sewing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. &nbsp;She will be loved and missed by all who knew her. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Mary was preceded in death by her parents, George and Jennetta Graf; son, Joseph; and sister, Linda Muchow.&nbsp; &nbsp; She is survived by her husband, Walter “Skip” Marsh of Indianola; children: William (Kathy) Marsh of McCook, Nebraska, James (Amanda) Marsh of Pensacola, Florida, Thomas (Monica) Marsh of Odessa, Missouri, Shari (Brian) Smith of Burke, Virginia, Julie (Daniel) Sommer of Omaha, Nebraska, Amy Sweigard of Omaha, Robert (Laura) Marsh of Elmwood, Nebraska and David (Rachna) Marsh of Omaha; 20 grandchildren: Laken and Grant, Kegan and Juliana, Aaron, Jacob, Trinia and Jonny, Kyri, Andrew, Samantha and Nick, Laura, Gheiron and Mya, Jacob, Isabeau, Donny, Bob, Kelly, Brooklyn, Brody, Kourtney, Erik, and Vian; four great-grandchildren: Luna, Mila, Dillon and Cyrus; three brothers: Larry Muchow, Allen (Wen) Graf and Ernest (Ruth) Graf; and one 1 sister, Joan (Ed) Mallon.&nbsp; &nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Indianola with Father Michael Houlihan celebrating.&nbsp; Burial in St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery of Indianola will follow services.&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.&nbsp; A rosary will follow the visitation beginning at 7:00 PM.&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Mary Marsh for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Mary Lynn Marsh (1946-2024)

Donald Scott Howard, 55, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on Monday June 3, 2024 in North Platte. He was born on August 10, 1968 in North Platte, the son of Jack D. and Doris Kae (Geis) Howard.&nbsp;

Scott graduated from North Platte High School and attended college in Colby, KS. He worked for over 30 years as an engineer with the Union Pacific Railroad. Scott enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting and fishing.&nbsp;

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Doris Howard of North Platte; son Brandon (Amanda) Howard of North Platte; grandson, Huxton; Sister, Jamie Scholtz of North Platte; and many beloved relatives and friends.&nbsp;

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald Scott Howard, 55, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on Monday June 3, 2024 in North Platte. He was born on August 10, 1968 in North Platte, the son of Jack D. and Doris Kae (Geis) Howard.&nbsp;Scott graduated from North Platte High School and attended college in Colby, KS. He worked for over 30 years as an engineer with the Union Pacific Railroad. Scott enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting and fishing.&nbsp;Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Doris Howard of North Platte; son Brandon (Amanda) Howard of North Platte; grandson, Huxton; Sister, Jamie Scholtz of North Platte; and many beloved relatives and friends.&nbsp;A private family service will be scheduled at a later date.Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Scott Howard (1968-2024)

&nbsp; Rodney Ray Longmore, 70, of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Callaway Good Life Center in Callaway, Nebraska.

He was born on July 9, 1953, in Sutherland, Nebraska, to Clarence Lewis and Ruby May (Matson) Longmore. His family moved to Elsie, Nebraska, where he graduated from High School. After high school, Rodney moved to Cozad, where he began his career working for Tenneco-Monroe. He dedicated over 30 years to the company before ultimately retiring. On August 31, 1974, Rodney was united in marriage to the love of his life, Dorothy Ballenger in Overton, Nebraska. Three children were blessed to this union: April, Donna, and Tony. They made their home in Cozad for many years until 2019, when Rodney moved to Callaway, Nebraska.

Rodney enjoyed spending his time outdoors where he could go fishing and spend many hours tending to his garden. If he wasn't outside, you could find him at home, working on his cross stitch, reading mystery and true crime novels, watching westerns or his favorite show, Wheel of Fortune. Everyone knew not to bother Rodney once Wheel of Fortune was on. He loved to joke around with his family, and enjoyed making people laugh and smile.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, April (Matt) Dinges of Cozad, Donna (Jermey) Siemering of Cozad, and Tony (Robin) Longmore of Grand Island; grandchildren, Christopher (Alexis) Dinges, Jasper Dinges, Caden Dinges, Karly (Dakota) Pooschke, Trestian (Tori) Siemering, Taylore (Makayla) Siemering, Austin Longmore, Zachary Longmore, and Hannah Kubik; great-grandchildren, Harry, Harper, Braylynn and Oakley, as well as extended family and friends.

Besides his parents, Rodney was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Longmore, and sister, Wanda Ballenger.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, with Pastor Dean Haidle, officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, with family receiving guests from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Burial will be held at the Sand Valley Cemetery in Rural Callaway, Nebraska. Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Rodney Ray Longmore, 70, of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Callaway Good Life Center in Callaway, Nebraska.He was born on July 9, 1953, in Sutherland, Nebraska, to Clarence Lewis and Ruby May (Matson) Longmore. His family moved to Elsie, Nebraska, where he graduated from High School. After high school, Rodney moved to Cozad, where he began his career working for Tenneco-Monroe. He dedicated over 30 years to the company before ultimately retiring. On August 31, 1974, Rodney was united in marriage to the love of his life, Dorothy Ballenger in Overton, Nebraska. Three children were blessed to this union: April, Donna, and Tony. They made their home in Cozad for many years until 2019, when Rodney moved to Callaway, Nebraska.Rodney enjoyed spending his time outdoors where he could go fishing and spend many hours tending to his garden. If he wasn't outside, you could find him at home, working on his cross stitch, reading mystery and true crime novels, watching westerns or his favorite show, Wheel of Fortune. Everyone knew not to bother Rodney once Wheel of Fortune was on. He loved to joke around with his family, and enjoyed making people laugh and smile.Those left to cherish his memory are his children, April (Matt) Dinges of Cozad, Donna (Jermey) Siemering of Cozad, and Tony (Robin) Longmore of Grand Island; grandchildren, Christopher (Alexis) Dinges, Jasper Dinges, Caden Dinges, Karly (Dakota) Pooschke, Trestian (Tori) Siemering, Taylore (Makayla) Siemering, Austin Longmore, Zachary Longmore, and Hannah Kubik; great-grandchildren, Harry, Harper, Braylynn and Oakley, as well as extended family and friends.Besides his parents, Rodney was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Longmore, and sister, Wanda Ballenger.Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, with Pastor Dean Haidle, officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, with family receiving guests from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.Burial will be held at the Sand Valley Cemetery in Rural Callaway, Nebraska. Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rodney Ray Longmore (1953-2024)

Philip J. Ewert, a devoted pastor and servant of Christ, passed away on June 4, 2024, at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, Nebraska, at the age of 87.

A memorial has been established in Phil's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at GracePoint Church, with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating. No inurnment is planned at this time.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717709727090.jpeg" alt="Philip Ewert" />
 <figcaption>Philip Ewert</figcaption>
 </figure>Philip J. Ewert, a devoted pastor and servant of Christ, passed away on June 4, 2024, at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, Nebraska, at the age of 87.A memorial has been established in Phil's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at GracePoint Church, with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating. No inurnment is planned at this time.Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

Philip Ewert (1936-2024)

Connie Lou (Loghry) Dye, 84, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Linden Court.

Connie was born on January 4, 1940 to Max and Nellie (Pulley) Loghry in Maywood, NE. &nbsp;She was raised on a farm south of Curtis and attended grade school at District 91 in Frontier County. &nbsp;She attended high school at the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, graduating with the class of 1957.

After graduation, Connie came to North Platte to attend the School of Commerce. &nbsp;Connie met Dallis Dye at a Hadley Barrett dance in Sutherland, NE, and they were married on April 24, 1960, in Curtis. &nbsp;Two children, Rodney and Nancy, were born to this union. &nbsp;They made their home in North Platte except for living in McCook from 1963 to 1969.

Connie worked for Dr. C. F. Heider, Sr. and Jr., and worked as a teacher’s aide at Adams Junior High School. &nbsp;In 1977, Dallis and Connie bought Cohagen Transfer and Storage. &nbsp;In 1981 Connie went to work for the family business. &nbsp;Dallis and Connie loved to square dance and did lots of camping. &nbsp;They traveled in their motor home as much as time allowed spending some time in Apache Junction, AZ. &nbsp;She was a member of the RSVP, and enjoyed going to Branson, MO every September with friends for several years. &nbsp;They were Husker fans who never missed a home game if possible.

Connie was preceded in death by her husband Dallis in 2013, her parents, a sister Leona and husband Ivan Boone, her in laws Orley and Edith (Baxter) Dye, a sister-in-law Carolyn Dye, and a great granddaughter Leyha Bartels.

Connie is survived by a son, Rod (Crystal) Dye of North Platte; daughter, Nancy (Terry) McNew of North Platte; six grandchildren, Sara (Kyle) Baker of North Platte, Jennifer (Troy) Bayne of Hershey, Melissa (Shane) Blackburn of North Platte, Josh (Jane) Dye of Sutherland, Nicholas (Catie) McNew, and Brandi (Justin) Erickson both of North Platte; eleven great grandchildren, three great-great grandsons; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Patrick Sipes officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in Maywood Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 10th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to the Maywood Cemetery. &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717702284615.jpeg" alt="Connie Dye" />
 <figcaption>Connie Dye</figcaption>
 </figure>Connie Lou (Loghry) Dye, 84, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Linden Court.Connie was born on January 4, 1940 to Max and Nellie (Pulley) Loghry in Maywood, NE. &nbsp;She was raised on a farm south of Curtis and attended grade school at District 91 in Frontier County. &nbsp;She attended high school at the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, graduating with the class of 1957.After graduation, Connie came to North Platte to attend the School of Commerce. &nbsp;Connie met Dallis Dye at a Hadley Barrett dance in Sutherland, NE, and they were married on April 24, 1960, in Curtis. &nbsp;Two children, Rodney and Nancy, were born to this union. &nbsp;They made their home in North Platte except for living in McCook from 1963 to 1969.Connie worked for Dr. C. F. Heider, Sr. and Jr., and worked as a teacher’s aide at Adams Junior High School. &nbsp;In 1977, Dallis and Connie bought Cohagen Transfer and Storage. &nbsp;In 1981 Connie went to work for the family business. &nbsp;Dallis and Connie loved to square dance and did lots of camping. &nbsp;They traveled in their motor home as much as time allowed spending some time in Apache Junction, AZ. &nbsp;She was a member of the RSVP, and enjoyed going to Branson, MO every September with friends for several years. &nbsp;They were Husker fans who never missed a home game if possible.Connie was preceded in death by her husband Dallis in 2013, her parents, a sister Leona and husband Ivan Boone, her in laws Orley and Edith (Baxter) Dye, a sister-in-law Carolyn Dye, and a great granddaughter Leyha Bartels.Connie is survived by a son, Rod (Crystal) Dye of North Platte; daughter, Nancy (Terry) McNew of North Platte; six grandchildren, Sara (Kyle) Baker of North Platte, Jennifer (Troy) Bayne of Hershey, Melissa (Shane) Blackburn of North Platte, Josh (Jane) Dye of Sutherland, Nicholas (Catie) McNew, and Brandi (Justin) Erickson both of North Platte; eleven great grandchildren, three great-great grandsons; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Patrick Sipes officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in Maywood Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 10th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the Maywood Cemetery. &nbsp;

Connie Lou Dye (1940-2024)

&nbsp; Johnnyette K Boyd, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, and friend, passed away on May 30, 2024, in Loup City, NE, at the age of 83. She was born in Vidalia, GA on December 17, 1940, to parents John and Bertha (Colson) Knies. She was a devoted wife to Larry N. Boyd and married him in Barto, FL, on October 8, 1966.&nbsp;Private family services to be held at a later date.&nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp; Johnnyette K Boyd, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, and friend, passed away on May 30, 2024, in Loup City, NE, at the age of 83. She was born in Vidalia, GA on December 17, 1940, to parents John and Bertha (Colson) Knies. She was a devoted wife to Larry N. Boyd and married him in Barto, FL, on October 8, 1966.&nbsp;Private family services to be held at a later date.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Johnnyette K Boyd (1940-2024)

Jake Harrison VanHorn Sr., born March 13, 1971, died on June 2, 2024, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, after a long battle with diabetes.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Chappell with Pastor Martin Fleming officiating.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Chappell is serving the VanHorn family.

Jake grew up in Western Montana and loved to be outside. He rodeoed in high school and played football and wrestled. He was a true and loyal friend with a goofy sense of humor about him. He went to horseshoeing school in Montana and worked on ranches. Being a cowboy was his true calling. He loved working with horses and cattle. He moved to Grand Island, Nebraska, to work in a feedlot, thinking the weather would be warmer. He did not realize what humidity was. After that, he thought he should have kept going south!

He did not end up going south, though. Nor did he travel back north. He stayed in Central Nebraska. There he met good friends and eventually moved out to Western Nebraska where, in 2001, he met Patsy Baker. Later, on September 5, 2004, Jake and Patsy were married. &nbsp;Together, they moved to Gillette, Wyoming, where their daughter, Bailey, was born. Not long after that, they moved back to Ogallala, Nabraska.

Jake worked at some different jobs until health issues got in the way. He then started his own leather shop. This was a dream of his since long before he and Patsy met. He ran his own business with the help of family for 10 years. Jake and Patsy welcomed their son, Jack Jr., during this time.

Jake was forced to close his shop as his diabetes worsened.

He enjoyed hunting, working with leather, and hanging out with family. He loved his kids, and wanted to show them all the things in life that he could. He wanted them to learn all the lessons the easy way, instead of the hard way - how he had learned them.

Jake is preceded in death by his father, Jack Harrison VanHorn; stepfather, Jerry Gasho; grandparents, James and Gladys VanHorn, Chester and Rose Gasho, Charles Keith, and Ada Moore; and his nephew, Bryer Wilson.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy VanHorn; his kids, Bailey and Jack VanHorn; his mother, Linda Gasho; sister-in-law, Lisa (Gabe) Wilson; nieces, Brianna and Annlyn Wilson; nephew, Truman (Caroline) Wilson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the VanHorn Family for funeral expenses and Bailey and Jack’s school expenses.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717684430438.jpeg" alt="Jake Van Horn Sr." />
 <figcaption>Jake Van Horn Sr.</figcaption>
 </figure>Jake Harrison VanHorn Sr., born March 13, 1971, died on June 2, 2024, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, after a long battle with diabetes.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Chappell with Pastor Martin Fleming officiating.Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Chappell is serving the VanHorn family.Jake grew up in Western Montana and loved to be outside. He rodeoed in high school and played football and wrestled. He was a true and loyal friend with a goofy sense of humor about him. He went to horseshoeing school in Montana and worked on ranches. Being a cowboy was his true calling. He loved working with horses and cattle. He moved to Grand Island, Nebraska, to work in a feedlot, thinking the weather would be warmer. He did not realize what humidity was. After that, he thought he should have kept going south!He did not end up going south, though. Nor did he travel back north. He stayed in Central Nebraska. There he met good friends and eventually moved out to Western Nebraska where, in 2001, he met Patsy Baker. Later, on September 5, 2004, Jake and Patsy were married. &nbsp;Together, they moved to Gillette, Wyoming, where their daughter, Bailey, was born. Not long after that, they moved back to Ogallala, Nabraska.Jake worked at some different jobs until health issues got in the way. He then started his own leather shop. This was a dream of his since long before he and Patsy met. He ran his own business with the help of family for 10 years. Jake and Patsy welcomed their son, Jack Jr., during this time.Jake was forced to close his shop as his diabetes worsened.He enjoyed hunting, working with leather, and hanging out with family. He loved his kids, and wanted to show them all the things in life that he could. He wanted them to learn all the lessons the easy way, instead of the hard way - how he had learned them.Jake is preceded in death by his father, Jack Harrison VanHorn; stepfather, Jerry Gasho; grandparents, James and Gladys VanHorn, Chester and Rose Gasho, Charles Keith, and Ada Moore; and his nephew, Bryer Wilson.He is survived by his wife, Patsy VanHorn; his kids, Bailey and Jack VanHorn; his mother, Linda Gasho; sister-in-law, Lisa (Gabe) Wilson; nieces, Brianna and Annlyn Wilson; nephew, Truman (Caroline) Wilson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.In lieu of flowers please send donations to the VanHorn Family for funeral expenses and Bailey and Jack’s school expenses.

Jack "Jake" Harrison Van Horn Sr. (1971-2024)

&nbsp; Donna Folkers, 88, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away at Country House memory care unit in Grand Island on June 4, 2024.

Donna was born on August 31, 1935 and was the daughter of Jasper and Doris Hudson of Lexington, Nebraska. Donna and her three sisters lived in and attended school in Lexington during the beginning years of her life, until she met her late husband, Dwaine Folkers. On August 15, 1953 Donna married Dwaine, while stationed in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Following their marriage, they moved to the family farm where they began building their life and family together.

From their marriage they were blessed with four children, Doug, Scott, Craig, Penny. When they were school age, Donna decided to embark on her career in Cosmetology. After successfully completing cosmetology school and receiving her license in North Platte, Donna opened her own salon in the back of the LaGrace Clothing store in Gothenburg. After a few years of being in business, Donna had her own shop built, Donna's Beauty Salon, which was the go to place to get your hair done! After 30 years in the business Donna sold her building and business.

Donna enjoyed plants and flowers, she could grow anything. Donna played the piano and organ by ear, and loved to go on rides and dance. Donna at one time served on the kitchen committee and also quilted at the American Lutheran Church.

Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Dwaine, son Craig, parents and parents in-law.

Donna is survived by her children, Doug (Marcia) Folkers of Littleton, CO; Scott (Christy) Folkers of Omaha, NE; daughter, Penny Thorman of Gothenburg, NE; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and six great great-grandchildren, her sisters Marilyn, Jackie and Karen.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Sunday, June 9, 2024, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. with family present. Services will be held at 10:30 am, June 10, 2024 at the American Lutheran Church, 1512 Ave G, Gothenburg, Nebraska with Pastor Doug Hjelmstad officiating. &nbsp;Interment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Lutheran Church, 1512 Avenue G, Gothenburg, NE 69138 or the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department, 602 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717683876267.jpeg" alt="Donna Folkers" />
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 </figure>&nbsp; Donna Folkers, 88, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away at Country House memory care unit in Grand Island on June 4, 2024.Donna was born on August 31, 1935 and was the daughter of Jasper and Doris Hudson of Lexington, Nebraska. Donna and her three sisters lived in and attended school in Lexington during the beginning years of her life, until she met her late husband, Dwaine Folkers. On August 15, 1953 Donna married Dwaine, while stationed in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Following their marriage, they moved to the family farm where they began building their life and family together.From their marriage they were blessed with four children, Doug, Scott, Craig, Penny. When they were school age, Donna decided to embark on her career in Cosmetology. After successfully completing cosmetology school and receiving her license in North Platte, Donna opened her own salon in the back of the LaGrace Clothing store in Gothenburg. After a few years of being in business, Donna had her own shop built, Donna's Beauty Salon, which was the go to place to get your hair done! After 30 years in the business Donna sold her building and business.Donna enjoyed plants and flowers, she could grow anything. Donna played the piano and organ by ear, and loved to go on rides and dance. Donna at one time served on the kitchen committee and also quilted at the American Lutheran Church.Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Dwaine, son Craig, parents and parents in-law.Donna is survived by her children, Doug (Marcia) Folkers of Littleton, CO; Scott (Christy) Folkers of Omaha, NE; daughter, Penny Thorman of Gothenburg, NE; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and six great great-grandchildren, her sisters Marilyn, Jackie and Karen.Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Sunday, June 9, 2024, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. with family present. Services will be held at 10:30 am, June 10, 2024 at the American Lutheran Church, 1512 Ave G, Gothenburg, Nebraska with Pastor Doug Hjelmstad officiating. &nbsp;Interment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Lutheran Church, 1512 Avenue G, Gothenburg, NE 69138 or the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department, 602 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna Folkers (1935-2024)

Starla Jackson age 55 of Arnold, NE passed away June 2, 2024, at her home in Arnold, NE.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 4:00 PM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Dean Hanson officiating. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Starla Nadine Sherman Jackson was born January 24, 1969, in Valentine, NE to Hugh Loren and Roberta Jean (Lawlis) Sherman. Being the last born from a family of nine, Starla was blessed with creativity and a strong work ethic. She attended college at Colby Community College in Colby, KS, and studied for a degree in veterinary tech. However, she married before finishing her degree.

Starla was a person with a very generous heart and loved all things animals, especially horses. Horses were always a part of her life whether she was riding or caring for them. Her consideration for others was evident in her baking and cooking skills, and then giving away to others. Other interests and hobbies she loved were quilting, crafting, and reading books. She always had a large and beautiful garden that she used for giving away produce and canning many jars for later use. Starla had a very creative heart and at one time wrote short articles of interest for the Fence Post magazine.

Her love for horses and cattle was evident as she mostly worked for feedlots wherever her home was established.

Starla is survived by daughter Jamie (Will) Huston from Torrington, WY, sons Brett Menuey of Washington, and Rowdy Jackson of Litchfield, two grandchildren Danielle and Montgomery Huston, siblings Frances Vasa of Arthur, Myra Boje of Hampton, Neva Sherman of Minnesota, and Sally Ruelas of Wisconsin, sisters-in-laws Helen Sherman of Valentine and Jane Sherman of Valentine.

Starla was preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Roberta Sherman, husband Jerry Jackson, son Taylor Finley, and brothers Gary, Blaine, Galen, and Frank Sherman.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717623065378.jpeg" alt="Starla Jackson" />
 <figcaption>Starla Jackson</figcaption>
 </figure>Starla Jackson age 55 of Arnold, NE passed away June 2, 2024, at her home in Arnold, NE.Memorial Services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 4:00 PM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Dean Hanson officiating. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Starla Nadine Sherman Jackson was born January 24, 1969, in Valentine, NE to Hugh Loren and Roberta Jean (Lawlis) Sherman. Being the last born from a family of nine, Starla was blessed with creativity and a strong work ethic. She attended college at Colby Community College in Colby, KS, and studied for a degree in veterinary tech. However, she married before finishing her degree.Starla was a person with a very generous heart and loved all things animals, especially horses. Horses were always a part of her life whether she was riding or caring for them. Her consideration for others was evident in her baking and cooking skills, and then giving away to others. Other interests and hobbies she loved were quilting, crafting, and reading books. She always had a large and beautiful garden that she used for giving away produce and canning many jars for later use. Starla had a very creative heart and at one time wrote short articles of interest for the Fence Post magazine.Her love for horses and cattle was evident as she mostly worked for feedlots wherever her home was established.Starla is survived by daughter Jamie (Will) Huston from Torrington, WY, sons Brett Menuey of Washington, and Rowdy Jackson of Litchfield, two grandchildren Danielle and Montgomery Huston, siblings Frances Vasa of Arthur, Myra Boje of Hampton, Neva Sherman of Minnesota, and Sally Ruelas of Wisconsin, sisters-in-laws Helen Sherman of Valentine and Jane Sherman of Valentine.Starla was preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Roberta Sherman, husband Jerry Jackson, son Taylor Finley, and brothers Gary, Blaine, Galen, and Frank Sherman.

Starla Jackson (1969-2024)

The early afternoon of June 3, 2024 our Mom, Jean Budd Cissell, took the narrow path home. We know that while those who knew her grieve their loss, she is rejoicing to finally be in the presence of our Lord. Mom's life was a full one, and her heart was always open to those in need. Her laugh was filled with joy, her hugs were pure love, and her talks were spot on, enveloped in grace. Her never budging faith allowed our family to see how a Christian's life should be. Through the loss of a child, her family, her husband, and a very long illness, she fixed her eyes on the positives in everything. The world lost a great lady, but our Lord is smiling as Mom is now in his arms. We will miss you Mom. Jim, Tina, Jerry and Joe.

Memorials are suggested to Cozad Fire and Rescue. &nbsp;A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Ravi Gudipalli as celebrant. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Berryman Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717622970050.jpeg" alt="Jean Cissell" />
 <figcaption>Jean Cissell</figcaption>
 </figure>The early afternoon of June 3, 2024 our Mom, Jean Budd Cissell, took the narrow path home. We know that while those who knew her grieve their loss, she is rejoicing to finally be in the presence of our Lord. Mom's life was a full one, and her heart was always open to those in need. Her laugh was filled with joy, her hugs were pure love, and her talks were spot on, enveloped in grace. Her never budging faith allowed our family to see how a Christian's life should be. Through the loss of a child, her family, her husband, and a very long illness, she fixed her eyes on the positives in everything. The world lost a great lady, but our Lord is smiling as Mom is now in his arms. We will miss you Mom. Jim, Tina, Jerry and Joe.Memorials are suggested to Cozad Fire and Rescue. &nbsp;A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Ravi Gudipalli as celebrant. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Berryman Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Jean Marie Cissell (1935-2024)

Paul J. Streit, 65, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Meadowlark Pointe in Cozad, Nebraska.

Paul was born on February 19, 1959, in Lexington, Nebraska to Melvin J. and Marilyn (Prasch) Streit. He grew up on the farm north of Lexington and attended school in Lexington. Paul was a 1977 graduate of St. Ann’s High School.

The farm was his life. Paul was a quiet and simple man but loved working on the farm.

He enjoyed watching basketball and going with his buddies to the University of Nebraska-Kearney games.&nbsp;

Paul was a faithful member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church where he ushered for many years.

Survivors include his brothers, David (Scott Button) Streit of Rehoboth, Delaware, John (James Wilkin) Streit of Longmont, Colorado and Steve (Karallyn) Streit of Ashville, North Carolina; nephews, Cody (Savannah) Streit of Papillion and Levi (Megan) Streit of Kearney; niece, Chelsea Streit of Cairo; as well as extended family and friends.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, celebrating.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 10-11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington.

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

Memorials are kindly suggested to Meadowlark Pointe in Cozad.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717622604068.jpeg" alt="Paul Streit" />
 <figcaption>Paul Streit</figcaption>
 </figure>Paul J. Streit, 65, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Meadowlark Pointe in Cozad, Nebraska.Paul was born on February 19, 1959, in Lexington, Nebraska to Melvin J. and Marilyn (Prasch) Streit. He grew up on the farm north of Lexington and attended school in Lexington. Paul was a 1977 graduate of St. Ann’s High School.The farm was his life. Paul was a quiet and simple man but loved working on the farm.He enjoyed watching basketball and going with his buddies to the University of Nebraska-Kearney games.&nbsp;Paul was a faithful member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church where he ushered for many years.Survivors include his brothers, David (Scott Button) Streit of Rehoboth, Delaware, John (James Wilkin) Streit of Longmont, Colorado and Steve (Karallyn) Streit of Ashville, North Carolina; nephews, Cody (Savannah) Streit of Papillion and Levi (Megan) Streit of Kearney; niece, Chelsea Streit of Cairo; as well as extended family and friends.Paul was preceded in death by his parents.Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, celebrating.Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 10-11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington.Burial will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington.Memorials are kindly suggested to Meadowlark Pointe in Cozad.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Paul J. Streit (1959-2024)

Yuniesky Diaz Gomez, 38, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the Lexington Regional Health Center.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 1-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Following the visitation, cremation took place and burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Yuniesky Diaz Gomez, 38, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the Lexington Regional Health Center.Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 1-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Following the visitation, cremation took place and burial will be held at a later date.Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Yuniesky Diaz Gomez (1986-2024)

Lavonne Rae Baker, formerly of Callaway, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Citizen's Medical Center in Colby, Kansas at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 14 days.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717622239201.jpeg" alt="Lavonne Baker" />
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 </figure>Lavonne Rae Baker, formerly of Callaway, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Citizen's Medical Center in Colby, Kansas at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 14 days.&nbsp;She was born on April 17, 1937, in Callaway, Nebraska to Billie Dale and Vera M (Lange) Strong. Lavonne attended school in Callaway, Nebraska and graduated with the class of 1954. On October 17, 1955 she married Roland (Ronnie) Baker. They lived in Grand Island &amp; Gothenburg, Nebraska until they moved to Boulder, Colorado in 1965. &nbsp;They enjoyed dancing and Colorado Buffalo Football for many years. &nbsp;In 2020, she moved to Kansas where her youngest daughter lives. Lavonne always had a smile and was spunky and friendly to everyone she met. Lavonne is deeply missed but no longer in pain. &nbsp;We love you Mom, Grandma (Granny) until we meet again.Survivors cherishing all the memories made with her include her daughters, Lynn R Baker of Longmont, Colorado and Jeri (Todd) Jacobs of Dresden, Kansas; Brother in law, Larry Smith of Seward, Nebraska; Grandchildren, &nbsp;Lynnette (Brent) Atkinson of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Adrienne Bochert of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Heather (Nick) Barnes of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Jerry Lahnanen Jr. of Colby, Kansas, Melissa (Jake) Baal of Cozad, Nebraska, Cassandra R Hart of Cleveland, Tennessee, Roxanne (Andrew) Frey of Brentwood, California, Joshua (Allison) Lahnanen of Bonner Springs, Kansas, Cody Jacobs of Hoxie, Kansas and Hayley Jacobs of Hoxie, Kansas. Also dear to her heart were her Great Grandchildren, Cole &amp; Cade Atkinson, Tyson Bocher, Ayden &amp; Mason Espinoza, Hattie, Morgan &amp; Rowdy Barnes, Kambree Lahnanen, Ella &amp; Brantley Baal, Amelia, Caleb &amp; Lily Frey, Wyatt Lahnanen and Emersyn Jacobs.She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, twin sister, Lynnette and sister, Lois J Smith as well as her sons, Dale R Baker and Kenneth L Baker.&nbsp;Graveside Services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway, Nebraska on July 6, 2024, at 11:00 am.&nbsp;Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="https://reynoldslovefuneralhome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>

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