&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas Dale Stritt, age 72, of Indianola, Nebraska passed away on May 22, 2021 due to a motor vehicle accident.&nbsp; Tom was born on November 23, 1948. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rosary will be recited at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, may 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Indianola, Nebraska with Father Greg Pawloski officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery of Indianola. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be left in Tom's name to the Indianola Fire Department. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas Dale Stritt, age 72, of Indianola, Nebraska passed away on May 22, 2021 due to a motor vehicle accident.&nbsp; Tom was born on November 23, 1948. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rosary will be recited at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, may 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Indianola, Nebraska with Father Greg Pawloski officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery of Indianola. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be left in Tom's name to the Indianola Fire Department. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Dale "Tom" Stritt  (1948-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;David John Mickelson was born March 18, 1938 to Walter E. and Ruth (Heckenlaible) Mickelson in Anoka, Minnesota. He departed this life on May 22,2021 in&nbsp; North Platte, Nebraska surrounded by loved ones. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;David graduated from St Frances High School in 1955 and worked various jobs before joining Olson Plumbing as a beginning to a&nbsp; 60 year plumbing career opening his own shop, Mickelson Plumbing in 1977. He married Betty Huckenpoehler along the way and had son David and daughters Roxanne and Rhonda. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dave loved to hunt and fish and he had a Mountain Sheep, a couple of caribou, and a 9 ½ feet brown bear from North West Territories and Alaska.&nbsp; Elk and deer from Idaho, Minnesota, and Nebraska. While on one of those Idaho hunts with Rick Novak and the boys. He met a gal in Salmon, Idaho who liked to hunt and fish as well as he did. Joyce Blackman Franken was a hunting guide in the Frank Church Wilderness area and they were so much alike it was scary. They did the hunting &amp; fishing and wilderness trips from Frank Church to Wyoming’s Bridger Teton's, Council Idaho, and Palisade, MN. From Joyce’s family farm in the Ozark mountains, to The San Juan's in Colorado.&nbsp; Sports shows, and fishing the Salmon River, Lake Millelacs, English River, and Lake McConaughy. The lakes in North Island, New Zealand, and rivers of South Island New Zealand.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dave and Joyce married in July 1987, and he added Carson, Cami, and Wes Blackman to his family and along came grandchildren and great grandchildren who never knew anyone but Grandpa Dave. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;They operated Mickelson Sheep Ranch near Elk River where they furnished 4-H lambs and did sheep dog trials and raised hundreds of baby lambs down thru the years while keeping the plumbing shop and Joyce with Edina Realty. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dave loved to travel and they went to all the Caribbean Islands, Hawaii, Sweden, Denmark,and Monte Carlo, Rome with daughter Rhonda. The last big venture was over a month in North &amp; South Islands of New Zealand and Australia, which Included digging for opals in Coober Pedy West Australia, visiting sheep stations and dairies. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A family vacation for the blended family in 1999 to celebrate Joyce’s first Edina Realty million dollar sale was shared by 17 family members to a dude ranch in Fortine, Montana owned by Wesley’s friend; where ages of soon to be born to 2 to 61 had a wonderful time.&nbsp; To celebrate their 79th &amp; 80th birthdays the Mickelson kids set up a Montana trip complete with white water rafting where everyone had a great time. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dave &amp; Joyce retired to Roscoe, Nebraska in 2009 to do Real Estate, Mobile Notary and Home Restoration. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dave was a good husband, a good father, a good friend to have and a good man. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He leaves to morn, his wife Joyce of Roscoe Nebraska; children David Mickelson (Linda) of East Bethel, Minnesota,&nbsp; Roxanne Olson (Tim) of Luck, Wisconsin and Rhonda Mickelson (Paul) of Cedar, Minnesota, and Carson Blackman (Jenny) of Roscoe, Nebraska, Cami Prochnow (Mike) of Seward, Nebraska and Wes (Tim) Blackman of Minneapolis, Minnesota.&nbsp; Also left to morn are his grandchildren Nikki Roorda (JR) and Braylon of Zimmerman, Minnesota,&nbsp; Parker and Connor Mickelson and children of Elk River, Minnesota, Zach Olson of Luck, Wisconsin, and Sidney Olson (Tanner) of Maple Grove, Minnesoat, Britni (JP) Blackman and girls of Valentine, Nebraska, Jared (Missy) Blackman and family of Palisade, Nebraska, Katie (Shane) Stuckman and family of Muscatine, Iowa, Morgan Prochnow of Omaha, Nebraska and Chase Prochnow of Seward, Nebraska; sisters Jean Anderson of Lake Park, Minnesota, Lois Landborg of Serpent Lake, Minnesota; brother, Chuck (Verna Mae) Mickelson of Cedar, Minnesota; a host of nieces and nephews in Minnesota, as well as special friends, Rick &amp; Burnsie of Novak Fleck, Minnesota, Dave &amp; Joyce Kaust of Maryland, Judy &amp; Larry and Bernie, Russ &amp; Rusty, and Gary from Elk River area. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cake and Ice cream at Keith County Senior Center to remember Dave will be held at 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time on the 25th of May 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on&nbsp; June 18, 2021 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in East Bethel, Minnesota. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;David John Mickelson was born March 18, 1938 to Walter E. and Ruth (Heckenlaible) Mickelson in Anoka, Minnesota. He departed this life on May 22,2021 in&nbsp; North Platte, Nebraska surrounded by loved ones. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;David graduated from St Frances High School in 1955 and worked various jobs before joining Olson Plumbing as a beginning to a&nbsp; 60 year plumbing career opening his own shop, Mickelson Plumbing in 1977. He married Betty Huckenpoehler along the way and had son David and daughters Roxanne and Rhonda. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dave loved to hunt and fish and he had a Mountain Sheep, a couple of caribou, and a 9 ½ feet brown bear from North West Territories and Alaska.&nbsp; Elk and deer from Idaho, Minnesota, and Nebraska. While on one of those Idaho hunts with Rick Novak and the boys. He met a gal in Salmon, Idaho who liked to hunt and fish as well as he did. Joyce Blackman Franken was a hunting guide in the Frank Church Wilderness area and they were so much alike it was scary. They did the hunting &amp; fishing and wilderness trips from Frank Church to Wyoming’s Bridger Teton's, Council Idaho, and Palisade, MN. From Joyce’s family farm in the Ozark mountains, to The San Juan's in Colorado.&nbsp; Sports shows, and fishing the Salmon River, Lake Millelacs, English River, and Lake McConaughy. The lakes in North Island, New Zealand, and rivers of South Island New Zealand.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dave and Joyce married in July 1987, and he added Carson, Cami, and Wes Blackman to his family and along came grandchildren and great grandchildren who never knew anyone but Grandpa Dave. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;They operated Mickelson Sheep Ranch near Elk River where they furnished 4-H lambs and did sheep dog trials and raised hundreds of baby lambs down thru the years while keeping the plumbing shop and Joyce with Edina Realty. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dave loved to travel and they went to all the Caribbean Islands, Hawaii, Sweden, Denmark,and Monte Carlo, Rome with daughter Rhonda. The last big venture was over a month in North &amp; South Islands of New Zealand and Australia, which Included digging for opals in Coober Pedy West Australia, visiting sheep stations and dairies. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A family vacation for the blended family in 1999 to celebrate Joyce’s first Edina Realty million dollar sale was shared by 17 family members to a dude ranch in Fortine, Montana owned by Wesley’s friend; where ages of soon to be born to 2 to 61 had a wonderful time.&nbsp; To celebrate their 79th &amp; 80th birthdays the Mickelson kids set up a Montana trip complete with white water rafting where everyone had a great time. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dave &amp; Joyce retired to Roscoe, Nebraska in 2009 to do Real Estate, Mobile Notary and Home Restoration. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dave was a good husband, a good father, a good friend to have and a good man. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He leaves to morn, his wife Joyce of Roscoe Nebraska; children David Mickelson (Linda) of East Bethel, Minnesota,&nbsp; Roxanne Olson (Tim) of Luck, Wisconsin and Rhonda Mickelson (Paul) of Cedar, Minnesota, and Carson Blackman (Jenny) of Roscoe, Nebraska, Cami Prochnow (Mike) of Seward, Nebraska and Wes (Tim) Blackman of Minneapolis, Minnesota.&nbsp; Also left to morn are his grandchildren Nikki Roorda (JR) and Braylon of Zimmerman, Minnesota,&nbsp; Parker and Connor Mickelson and children of Elk River, Minnesota, Zach Olson of Luck, Wisconsin, and Sidney Olson (Tanner) of Maple Grove, Minnesoat, Britni (JP) Blackman and girls of Valentine, Nebraska, Jared (Missy) Blackman and family of Palisade, Nebraska, Katie (Shane) Stuckman and family of Muscatine, Iowa, Morgan Prochnow of Omaha, Nebraska and Chase Prochnow of Seward, Nebraska; sisters Jean Anderson of Lake Park, Minnesota, Lois Landborg of Serpent Lake, Minnesota; brother, Chuck (Verna Mae) Mickelson of Cedar, Minnesota; a host of nieces and nephews in Minnesota, as well as special friends, Rick &amp; Burnsie of Novak Fleck, Minnesota, Dave &amp; Joyce Kaust of Maryland, Judy &amp; Larry and Bernie, Russ &amp; Rusty, and Gary from Elk River area. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cake and Ice cream at Keith County Senior Center to remember Dave will be held at 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time on the 25th of May 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on&nbsp; June 18, 2021 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in East Bethel, Minnesota. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David John Mickelson  (1938-2021)

Dianna Butherus Korell died May 19, 2021 at her lake home near Ashland, Nebraska where she loved the view of the lake, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 71 years old.

Dianna was born to George and Irva (Wagner) Butherus on September 30, 1949, the second of five daughters.&nbsp; Growing up on the family farm just on the edge of Culbertson, Nebraska with wide open places to play with her sisters, chickens and livestock to tend, and beautiful prairie sunrises and sunsets was among her fondest memories.&nbsp; With the encouragement of her mother, Dianna learned to play the piano and served as the organist for Trinity United Methodist Church. &nbsp;Dianna was active in school activities.&nbsp; Following graduation from Culberston High School Class of 1967, Dianna attended Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Dianna and Brad Korell, classmates since fourth grade and high school sweethearts, were married August 1, 1970. Following Brad’s military service, Dianna and Brad moved back to Lincoln, Nebraska, making Lincoln their home.&nbsp; Fulfilling her lifelong dream, Dianna became the mother to Melissa, Kevin and Ryan. Her life was filled with children’s activities including horse shows, soccer games, school events, a young mothers’ group at church, after school visits with her children around the dining room table, family ski trips to Colorado, trips back home to the farm, precious time with grandchildren, volunteering at St. Elizabeth Health Center and serving as a TeamMates mentor.&nbsp; In 1991, Dianna continued her formal education by earning her Medical Assisting Degree from Southeast Community College, followed by employment at St. Elizabeth Wound Care Center as a medical assistant.

Her family remembers her fondly as a source of compassion and strength, that carried each of us through the darkest times of our lives.&nbsp; She bestowed on each of us her boundless and unconditional love for which we are ever grateful.

Her immediate family includes daughter Melissa and husband Ben Wright of Kenai, Alaska and children, John, George, James and Dianna; son Kevin Korell and his daughter Ruby of Lincoln; and son Ryan and his wife Jacque and their daughter Skyler of Pueblo, Colorado.

In August 2020, Dianna and Brad celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by moving to their new lake home in Ashland.

Dianna is survived by husband Brad, her children and grandchildren; sisters Pat Welch, Susan Ihrig, Marcia Spady and Barbara Cooper and their families; Uncle Paul Wagner and wife Karen; brother-in-law Kip Korell and sister-in-law Kerry Chrisman; and many other members of her extended family.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, May 24, 2021 at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers BLVD, Lincoln, Nebraska followed by a reception at the church.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 25, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. with family present to greet friends at Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home, 305 West C Street, McCook, Nebraska.

A private family&nbsp;internment will be held at the Culbertson Cemetery in Culbertson, Nebraska.

Condolences will reach the family at 580 Golden Eagle Court, Ashland, Nebraska 68003.&nbsp; Memorials may be made in Diana’s honor to Dianna Korell Memorial Scholarship, in care of TeamMates, 6801 O Street Lincoln, NE 68510 or https://teammates.org&nbsp;

&nbsp;Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.

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 </figure>Dianna Butherus Korell died May 19, 2021 at her lake home near Ashland, Nebraska where she loved the view of the lake, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 71 years old.Dianna was born to George and Irva (Wagner) Butherus on September 30, 1949, the second of five daughters.&nbsp; Growing up on the family farm just on the edge of Culbertson, Nebraska with wide open places to play with her sisters, chickens and livestock to tend, and beautiful prairie sunrises and sunsets was among her fondest memories.&nbsp; With the encouragement of her mother, Dianna learned to play the piano and served as the organist for Trinity United Methodist Church. &nbsp;Dianna was active in school activities.&nbsp; Following graduation from Culberston High School Class of 1967, Dianna attended Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska.&nbsp;Dianna and Brad Korell, classmates since fourth grade and high school sweethearts, were married August 1, 1970. Following Brad’s military service, Dianna and Brad moved back to Lincoln, Nebraska, making Lincoln their home.&nbsp; Fulfilling her lifelong dream, Dianna became the mother to Melissa, Kevin and Ryan. Her life was filled with children’s activities including horse shows, soccer games, school events, a young mothers’ group at church, after school visits with her children around the dining room table, family ski trips to Colorado, trips back home to the farm, precious time with grandchildren, volunteering at St. Elizabeth Health Center and serving as a TeamMates mentor.&nbsp; In 1991, Dianna continued her formal education by earning her Medical Assisting Degree from Southeast Community College, followed by employment at St. Elizabeth Wound Care Center as a medical assistant.Her family remembers her fondly as a source of compassion and strength, that carried each of us through the darkest times of our lives.&nbsp; She bestowed on each of us her boundless and unconditional love for which we are ever grateful.Her immediate family includes daughter Melissa and husband Ben Wright of Kenai, Alaska and children, John, George, James and Dianna; son Kevin Korell and his daughter Ruby of Lincoln; and son Ryan and his wife Jacque and their daughter Skyler of Pueblo, Colorado.In August 2020, Dianna and Brad celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by moving to their new lake home in Ashland.Dianna is survived by husband Brad, her children and grandchildren; sisters Pat Welch, Susan Ihrig, Marcia Spady and Barbara Cooper and their families; Uncle Paul Wagner and wife Karen; brother-in-law Kip Korell and sister-in-law Kerry Chrisman; and many other members of her extended family.Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, May 24, 2021 at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers BLVD, Lincoln, Nebraska followed by a reception at the church.Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 25, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. with family present to greet friends at Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home, 305 West C Street, McCook, Nebraska.A private family&nbsp;internment will be held at the Culbertson Cemetery in Culbertson, Nebraska.Condolences will reach the family at 580 Golden Eagle Court, Ashland, Nebraska 68003.&nbsp; Memorials may be made in Diana’s honor to Dianna Korell Memorial Scholarship, in care of TeamMates, 6801 O Street Lincoln, NE 68510 or https://teammates.org&nbsp;&nbsp;Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.

Dianna (Butherus) Korell  (1949-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Joanne F. Liebig, longtime resident of the Wauneta, Nebraska area, passed away early Thursday morning, May 20, 2021 at the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center in Wauneta.&nbsp; Joanne was born on March 2, 1927. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her son, Paul Liebig (Jan) of Kearney, Nebraska; her daughters, Mary Kay Lauher (Forrest) of Schulenburg, Texas and Rosanne Benzel (Bill) of Waynesville, Missouri; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Tuesday afternoon, May 25, 2021 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Mountain time at Liewer Funeral Home in Wauneta, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening, May 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time at St. John Catholic Church of Wauneta. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday morning, May 26, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time at St. John Catholic Church of Wauneta with Father Christopher as Celebrant.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials have been suggested to St. John Catholic Church of Wauneta or the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta, Nebraska is entrusted with the arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Joanne F. Liebig, longtime resident of the Wauneta, Nebraska area, passed away early Thursday morning, May 20, 2021 at the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center in Wauneta.&nbsp; Joanne was born on March 2, 1927. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her son, Paul Liebig (Jan) of Kearney, Nebraska; her daughters, Mary Kay Lauher (Forrest) of Schulenburg, Texas and Rosanne Benzel (Bill) of Waynesville, Missouri; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Tuesday afternoon, May 25, 2021 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Mountain time at Liewer Funeral Home in Wauneta, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening, May 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time at St. John Catholic Church of Wauneta. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday morning, May 26, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time at St. John Catholic Church of Wauneta with Father Christopher as Celebrant.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials have been suggested to St. John Catholic Church of Wauneta or the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta, Nebraska is entrusted with the arrangements.

Joanne F. Liebig  (1927-2021)

Doris Marie Ferguson, age 88, of Ansley, Nebraska passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Doris, the eldest daughter of Dwight and Mable (Christensen) Cramer, was born on January 29, 1932 in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; Doris attended school in Merna and Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; On October 3, 1943, she was baptized in the Loup River near Gates, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Doris proudly worked for Carothers Hospital as a nurse’s aide for six years where she once cared for her future husband, Edwin “Don” Ferguson.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on June 26, 1952 in Broken Bow, Nebraska. While Don served in the United States Air Force, Doris made their home at Eglin Air Force Base, Valparaiso, Florida.&nbsp; While in Florida, their son Keith was born in November of 1954.&nbsp; The family moved to the Sioux City Air Force Base in Iowa where their daughter Karen was born in April of 1956 and daughter Karla was born in September of 1957.&nbsp; In 1961, Don and Doris moved to Ansley, Nebraska.&nbsp; In March of 1964, they moved to their farm north of Ansley.&nbsp; Later that month, their daughter Kelli was born.&nbsp;

Doris enjoyed being a mother and a homemaker.&nbsp; She could be found happily cooking and baking amazing food in her kitchen while listening to the polka station on the radio.&nbsp; She enjoyed the company of friends and family who never left her home without being well satisfied with the meals she prepared.

Doris received an accordion from her father when she was thirteen. Never knowing how to read music, Doris learned to play polkas, waltzes, hymns just by listening to the song.&nbsp; Even in the early stages of dementia, she would entertain Brookestone View residents and staff with “The Waltz Across Texas.”

Doris loved to camp across Nebraska as a member of camping clubs such as Loup Valley Sams, Jayco Camping Club, and Custer Campers where she loved spending time with her camping club friends.&nbsp; In 1995, Don and Doris began their yearly trip to Texas.&nbsp; Doris looked forward to their time as “Winter Texans” enjoying the activities and company of their Kenwood RV Resort friends.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Edwin “Don;” her son Keith (Linda) Ferguson of Columbus, Nebraska; daughters Karen Norden of Harlingen, Texas, Karla Ducker of Ansley, Nebraska, and Kelli Flanagan of Lincoln, Nebraska; her sister Racine Woodward; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.

Doris is preceded in death by her mother, father, infant brother Gary Dean Cramer, sister Cherilyn Carmel, and sister Helen Garrett.

A Memorial Service will by Friday, May 28, 2021 at 10:00 am at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Don Schauda officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ansley Cemetery. An online guest book can be signed at www.govierbrothers.com with words of encouragement or remembrance. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

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 </figure>Doris Marie Ferguson, age 88, of Ansley, Nebraska passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Doris, the eldest daughter of Dwight and Mable (Christensen) Cramer, was born on January 29, 1932 in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; Doris attended school in Merna and Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; On October 3, 1943, she was baptized in the Loup River near Gates, Nebraska.&nbsp;Doris proudly worked for Carothers Hospital as a nurse’s aide for six years where she once cared for her future husband, Edwin “Don” Ferguson.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on June 26, 1952 in Broken Bow, Nebraska. While Don served in the United States Air Force, Doris made their home at Eglin Air Force Base, Valparaiso, Florida.&nbsp; While in Florida, their son Keith was born in November of 1954.&nbsp; The family moved to the Sioux City Air Force Base in Iowa where their daughter Karen was born in April of 1956 and daughter Karla was born in September of 1957.&nbsp; In 1961, Don and Doris moved to Ansley, Nebraska.&nbsp; In March of 1964, they moved to their farm north of Ansley.&nbsp; Later that month, their daughter Kelli was born.&nbsp;Doris enjoyed being a mother and a homemaker.&nbsp; She could be found happily cooking and baking amazing food in her kitchen while listening to the polka station on the radio.&nbsp; She enjoyed the company of friends and family who never left her home without being well satisfied with the meals she prepared.Doris received an accordion from her father when she was thirteen. Never knowing how to read music, Doris learned to play polkas, waltzes, hymns just by listening to the song.&nbsp; Even in the early stages of dementia, she would entertain Brookestone View residents and staff with “The Waltz Across Texas.”Doris loved to camp across Nebraska as a member of camping clubs such as Loup Valley Sams, Jayco Camping Club, and Custer Campers where she loved spending time with her camping club friends.&nbsp; In 1995, Don and Doris began their yearly trip to Texas.&nbsp; Doris looked forward to their time as “Winter Texans” enjoying the activities and company of their Kenwood RV Resort friends.She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Edwin “Don;” her son Keith (Linda) Ferguson of Columbus, Nebraska; daughters Karen Norden of Harlingen, Texas, Karla Ducker of Ansley, Nebraska, and Kelli Flanagan of Lincoln, Nebraska; her sister Racine Woodward; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.Doris is preceded in death by her mother, father, infant brother Gary Dean Cramer, sister Cherilyn Carmel, and sister Helen Garrett.A Memorial Service will by Friday, May 28, 2021 at 10:00 am at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Don Schauda officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ansley Cemetery. An online guest book can be signed at www.govierbrothers.com with words of encouragement or remembrance. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Doris Marie Ferguson  (1932-2020)

William ‘Bill’ Everley, of Downey, California, formerly of North Platte, Nebraska, unexpectedly passed away at home on August 23, 2020.

Bill was born May 27, 1936, to Howard and Katherine Everley in North Platte where he grew up. Bill graduated from North Platte High School in 1955 then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He received a medical discharge then returned to North Platte for a short time before moving to California in ‘56.

On February 15, 1969, Bill married Sharon Hutchens in Las Vegas and they made their home in California.&nbsp; Bill worked for the State of California as a heavy equipment operator and ran a sweeper on the freeway for 38 ½ years before retiring.&nbsp; He enjoyed what he did and picked up everything from hub caps and golf balls to fruits and vegetables.&nbsp; By the time Bill retired he had quite the collection of golf balls which wasn’t so bad because he loved golf, playing it and watching it, and he collected hub caps and eagles.

Bill was a past member of the Masons and loved going to Solutions Unlimited, a screen print business in Fullerton.&nbsp; Even though he lived in California, he never forgot his classmates and loved coming back to Nebraska to visit family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Kathryn; brother, Charles Everley; and brother-in-law, Dick Bordeau.

Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon, and son, Steven Everley, of Downey, CA; daughter, Kelly Everley (Kevin Allen), of North Platte; sister, Coni Bordeau, of Pahrump, NV; sister-in-law, Vicky Everley, of Riverside, CA; his cat, Amber; uncle, Alvin Campbell, of Springfield, MO; aunt, Lela Abel, of Grants Pass, OR; nieces and nephew, Dorie (Raymond) Couture, Lisa (Eric) Teague, Shannon (Russ) Bennett, and Justin (Meredith) Everley; great nieces and nephews, Noah, Madison and Law; as well as other family.

A Memorial Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. 

Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of local arrangements.

Memorials are directed to Brea Congregational Church of Christ, 200 East Imperial Highway, Brea, CA&nbsp; 92821.

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 </figure>William ‘Bill’ Everley, of Downey, California, formerly of North Platte, Nebraska, unexpectedly passed away at home on August 23, 2020.Bill was born May 27, 1936, to Howard and Katherine Everley in North Platte where he grew up. Bill graduated from North Platte High School in 1955 then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He received a medical discharge then returned to North Platte for a short time before moving to California in ‘56.On February 15, 1969, Bill married Sharon Hutchens in Las Vegas and they made their home in California.&nbsp; Bill worked for the State of California as a heavy equipment operator and ran a sweeper on the freeway for 38 ½ years before retiring.&nbsp; He enjoyed what he did and picked up everything from hub caps and golf balls to fruits and vegetables.&nbsp; By the time Bill retired he had quite the collection of golf balls which wasn’t so bad because he loved golf, playing it and watching it, and he collected hub caps and eagles.Bill was a past member of the Masons and loved going to Solutions Unlimited, a screen print business in Fullerton.&nbsp; Even though he lived in California, he never forgot his classmates and loved coming back to Nebraska to visit family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Kathryn; brother, Charles Everley; and brother-in-law, Dick Bordeau.Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon, and son, Steven Everley, of Downey, CA; daughter, Kelly Everley (Kevin Allen), of North Platte; sister, Coni Bordeau, of Pahrump, NV; sister-in-law, Vicky Everley, of Riverside, CA; his cat, Amber; uncle, Alvin Campbell, of Springfield, MO; aunt, Lela Abel, of Grants Pass, OR; nieces and nephew, Dorie (Raymond) Couture, Lisa (Eric) Teague, Shannon (Russ) Bennett, and Justin (Meredith) Everley; great nieces and nephews, Noah, Madison and Law; as well as other family.A Memorial Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of local arrangements.Memorials are directed to Brea Congregational Church of Christ, 200 East Imperial Highway, Brea, CA&nbsp; 92821.

William 'Bill' Everley (1936-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary V. "Dean" Dow, age 81, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on September 9, 1939 at Whiteville, Louisiana to Leo and Alice (Fontenot) McDaniel.&nbsp; On March 6, 1959, she was united in marriage to Duane Dow, after which they made their home in Alma, Nebraska and were blessed with four children:&nbsp; Theresa, Mark, Karen and Alice. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary loved all animals, especially her cats and little dogs, Bear and Bella.&nbsp; She enjoyed reading Early American History, loved dancing, watching "The Old Tele," and drinking lots of coffee.&nbsp; Most of all, she loved God, her family and Louisiana. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was a past member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Alma before moving to North Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; one daughter, Karen; her parents; five sisters, Effie Champagne, Helen Farrish, Ruth Fontenot, Theresa Nell Millang, and infant sister, Ellen Jane; four brothers, Ray McDaniel, Roy McDaniel, Hubert McDaniel, and Nelan McDaniel and their spouses. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Those left to cherish her memory are her children and their spouses, Theresa (Jack) Weaver of North Platte, Nebraska, Mark Dow of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Alice (Roger) Olson of North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jason (Linsey) Weaver, Joshua (Nicole) Weaver, Tara Foster, Megan Dow (significant other, Steve), Kristi (Jordan) Robinson, and Amanda Dow (significant other, Juan); great grandchildren, Rilynn, Camden, Briley, Jackson, Jovie, Kinley, Kayden, Kane, Christopher, Parker, Logan, paisley, Connor, Henry, Xavier, Mariella, Yulianna, and Aubriella; sisters-in-law, Elma Jean Waggoner and Maxine Dow; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.&nbsp; She will be missed by all who knew her. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Vidya Sagar Arikotla Celebrating.&nbsp; Rosary will be prior to the service at 9:30 a.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Burial will be at the Alma Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. following the services, with the Reverend Maurice Current celebrating.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Book signing will be from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.&nbsp; The service will be livestreamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte is entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary V. "Dean" Dow, age 81, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on September 9, 1939 at Whiteville, Louisiana to Leo and Alice (Fontenot) McDaniel.&nbsp; On March 6, 1959, she was united in marriage to Duane Dow, after which they made their home in Alma, Nebraska and were blessed with four children:&nbsp; Theresa, Mark, Karen and Alice. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary loved all animals, especially her cats and little dogs, Bear and Bella.&nbsp; She enjoyed reading Early American History, loved dancing, watching "The Old Tele," and drinking lots of coffee.&nbsp; Most of all, she loved God, her family and Louisiana. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was a past member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Alma before moving to North Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; one daughter, Karen; her parents; five sisters, Effie Champagne, Helen Farrish, Ruth Fontenot, Theresa Nell Millang, and infant sister, Ellen Jane; four brothers, Ray McDaniel, Roy McDaniel, Hubert McDaniel, and Nelan McDaniel and their spouses. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Those left to cherish her memory are her children and their spouses, Theresa (Jack) Weaver of North Platte, Nebraska, Mark Dow of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Alice (Roger) Olson of North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jason (Linsey) Weaver, Joshua (Nicole) Weaver, Tara Foster, Megan Dow (significant other, Steve), Kristi (Jordan) Robinson, and Amanda Dow (significant other, Juan); great grandchildren, Rilynn, Camden, Briley, Jackson, Jovie, Kinley, Kayden, Kane, Christopher, Parker, Logan, paisley, Connor, Henry, Xavier, Mariella, Yulianna, and Aubriella; sisters-in-law, Elma Jean Waggoner and Maxine Dow; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.&nbsp; She will be missed by all who knew her. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Vidya Sagar Arikotla Celebrating.&nbsp; Rosary will be prior to the service at 9:30 a.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Burial will be at the Alma Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. following the services, with the Reverend Maurice Current celebrating.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Book signing will be from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.&nbsp; The service will be livestreamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte is entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Mary V. "Dean" Dow  (1939-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mrs. Janet Stalder, age 66, of Beaver City, Nebraska passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home in Beaver City after a courageous battle with brain cancer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet was born on October 10, 1954 in Lexington, Nebraska to parents Leroy and Betty (Billeter) Wilken.&nbsp; She was one of five children born to this union.&nbsp; Janet grew up on the family farm in rural Gosper County, Nebraska and attended school in Bertrand.&nbsp; She graduated from Bertrand High School with the Class of 1972.&nbsp; Janet went on to further her education at Kearney State College in Kearney, Nebraska, where she received an AAS in Secretarial Science, a BS in Comprehensive Business Education and an MS in Vocational Education with Business Emphasis.&nbsp; She also received a Leadership in Community College Certificate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet married Tilden Weber on August 10, 1985 at the Hope Lutheran Church in Smithfield, Nebraska.&nbsp; To this union a daughter, Kim, was born.&nbsp; Janet later remarried Randy Stalder in Beaver City, Nebraska on June 16, 2012. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet began her teaching career in Oxford, Nebraska where she taught high school business education while working on her Master's Degree.&nbsp; In the Fall of 1981, Janet joined the McCook Community College faculty.&nbsp; She started as a Secretarial Science Instructor while taking a variety of MBA courses in accounting.&nbsp; In 2000, Janet began teaching accounting along with various other Business Technology courses.&nbsp; She also servced as one of the co-advisors of Phi Beta Lambda organization. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Throughout her professional career, Janet served on a variety of committees and held numerous professional memberships to include: Association of Career &amp; Technical Education - Business Division, 19 year member of the McCook Cordials, National Business Education Association, Nebraska State Business Education Association, and the Nebraska State Education Association.&nbsp; She was the recipient of the Dr. Gene Budig Outstanding Instructor Award in 2013, Outstanding Advisor at the Phi Beta Lambda Convention in 1999 and 2011, McCook Chamber Volunteer of the Year in 2003 and 2009, NSBEA Outstanding Postsecondary Instructor of the Year in 1992, the ACTEN Outstanding Vocational Teacher of the Year - Business Division in 1998, and the Outstanding Post-Secondary Career &amp; Technical Teacaher of the Year Award in 2020.&nbsp; Janet was also named to the Future Business Leaders/Phi Beta Lambda National Wall of Fame in 2005. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet enjoyed interacting with people and spent much of her free time waitressing at Sehnert's Bakery, Coppermill, and Citta's Deli.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her Bailey girl, and also enjoyed quilting and crafting. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Loretta Colter; and her grandparents, Ralph (Ruby) Billeter and Walter (Emma) Wilken. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet is survived by her husband, Randy Stalder of Beaver City, Nebraska; her daughter, Kim (Wade) Kolbo of McCook, Nebrasak; step-daughters, Kathryn (Shane) Bock of Minden, Nebraska and AMy Bantam (Dale Comstock) of Beaver City, Nebraska; step-son, Michael (Heather) Stalder of Beaver City, Nebraska; brothers, Gary (Cindy) Wilken of Bertrand, Nebraska and Jeff (Shauna) Wilken of Smithfield, Nebraska; sister, Carol Florang of Kearney, Nebraska; grandchildren, Kaylea, Dillon, Alyssa, Bailey, and Karson Kolbo, Laurel &amp; Bryton Stalder, Elli &amp; Kaden Bock, and Tristan, Taren &amp; Trinity Bantam; two great grandchildren, Jameson Berry Bantam and Adalynn Bantam; as well as numerous extended family members, lifelong friends and colleagues. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, may 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Graff Events Center at McCook Community College in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A graveside memorial service will be held on Tusday, May 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery in Beaver City, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to McCook College Foundation, 1205 East 3rd, McCook, NE&nbsp; 69001 or RuralMED Hospice Care, 507 West Ave, PO Box 470, Holdrege, NE&nbsp; 68949.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mrs. Janet Stalder, age 66, of Beaver City, Nebraska passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home in Beaver City after a courageous battle with brain cancer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet was born on October 10, 1954 in Lexington, Nebraska to parents Leroy and Betty (Billeter) Wilken.&nbsp; She was one of five children born to this union.&nbsp; Janet grew up on the family farm in rural Gosper County, Nebraska and attended school in Bertrand.&nbsp; She graduated from Bertrand High School with the Class of 1972.&nbsp; Janet went on to further her education at Kearney State College in Kearney, Nebraska, where she received an AAS in Secretarial Science, a BS in Comprehensive Business Education and an MS in Vocational Education with Business Emphasis.&nbsp; She also received a Leadership in Community College Certificate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet married Tilden Weber on August 10, 1985 at the Hope Lutheran Church in Smithfield, Nebraska.&nbsp; To this union a daughter, Kim, was born.&nbsp; Janet later remarried Randy Stalder in Beaver City, Nebraska on June 16, 2012. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet began her teaching career in Oxford, Nebraska where she taught high school business education while working on her Master's Degree.&nbsp; In the Fall of 1981, Janet joined the McCook Community College faculty.&nbsp; She started as a Secretarial Science Instructor while taking a variety of MBA courses in accounting.&nbsp; In 2000, Janet began teaching accounting along with various other Business Technology courses.&nbsp; She also servced as one of the co-advisors of Phi Beta Lambda organization. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Throughout her professional career, Janet served on a variety of committees and held numerous professional memberships to include: Association of Career &amp; Technical Education - Business Division, 19 year member of the McCook Cordials, National Business Education Association, Nebraska State Business Education Association, and the Nebraska State Education Association.&nbsp; She was the recipient of the Dr. Gene Budig Outstanding Instructor Award in 2013, Outstanding Advisor at the Phi Beta Lambda Convention in 1999 and 2011, McCook Chamber Volunteer of the Year in 2003 and 2009, NSBEA Outstanding Postsecondary Instructor of the Year in 1992, the ACTEN Outstanding Vocational Teacher of the Year - Business Division in 1998, and the Outstanding Post-Secondary Career &amp; Technical Teacaher of the Year Award in 2020.&nbsp; Janet was also named to the Future Business Leaders/Phi Beta Lambda National Wall of Fame in 2005. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet enjoyed interacting with people and spent much of her free time waitressing at Sehnert's Bakery, Coppermill, and Citta's Deli.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her Bailey girl, and also enjoyed quilting and crafting. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Loretta Colter; and her grandparents, Ralph (Ruby) Billeter and Walter (Emma) Wilken. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Janet is survived by her husband, Randy Stalder of Beaver City, Nebraska; her daughter, Kim (Wade) Kolbo of McCook, Nebrasak; step-daughters, Kathryn (Shane) Bock of Minden, Nebraska and AMy Bantam (Dale Comstock) of Beaver City, Nebraska; step-son, Michael (Heather) Stalder of Beaver City, Nebraska; brothers, Gary (Cindy) Wilken of Bertrand, Nebraska and Jeff (Shauna) Wilken of Smithfield, Nebraska; sister, Carol Florang of Kearney, Nebraska; grandchildren, Kaylea, Dillon, Alyssa, Bailey, and Karson Kolbo, Laurel &amp; Bryton Stalder, Elli &amp; Kaden Bock, and Tristan, Taren &amp; Trinity Bantam; two great grandchildren, Jameson Berry Bantam and Adalynn Bantam; as well as numerous extended family members, lifelong friends and colleagues. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, may 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Graff Events Center at McCook Community College in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A graveside memorial service will be held on Tusday, May 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery in Beaver City, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to McCook College Foundation, 1205 East 3rd, McCook, NE&nbsp; 69001 or RuralMED Hospice Care, 507 West Ave, PO Box 470, Holdrege, NE&nbsp; 68949.

Janet Stalder  (1954-2021)

Herschel Albert Stacey, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska died May 13, 2021 at Linden Court in North Platte. He was born on June 8, 1927 in Longford, KS to Albert and Atta (Rose) Stacey.

Hershel grew up in Longford, Kansas on a farm. He attended Longford High School, joined the U.S. Navy at age 19, serving in WWII. Then he attended Kansas State University the first time and received a degree in agriculture, returned to KSU at the age of 33 and received his Doctorate in Veterinarian Medicine from Kansas State University on June 5, 1966.

On, December 19, 1948 in Longford, KS, he married Ruth L. Bane. The couple moved to Lincoln, NE in 1966, then moved to North Platte, NE in 1975 where Herschel worked for the federal government and retired in North Platte.

Herschel was a member of the First United Methodist Church, North Platte Carving Club, and supported the National Parks Association and various farm associations. He was a coin collector, like to square dance, always reading 3 books at a time, he loved gardening, canning, carving, ice cream, watching high school sports, refurbishing furniture, genealogy, ice cream, camping vacations, ice cream, loved his family and attending the grandkids activities, and did we say ice cream?&nbsp; A quick story: He and Ruth drove from North Platte to Lincoln every weekend to attend 12 high school football games, (one of their grands.) The high school awarded them “Grandparents of the Year” for being so faithful to the team. He will be missed.

Survivors include daughter, Debra (Dave) Swanson of Raleigh, NC; son, Kurt Stacey of Loveland, CO; grandchildren, Andrew (Chalon) Swanson of Raleigh, NC, Matthew Swanson of Thailand, Drew Swanson(Bianca) of Columbia, South America; Blake (Danielle) Stacey, and Apryl (Rob) Franson all of Loveland, CO; great grandchildren, Owen Stacey, Eli Stacey, Brooklynn McCauley, and Marven Franson, Carter Swanson, Cayla Swanson, and Kamaili Swanson; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Ruth.

Memorials may be directed to the North Platte Carvers Club.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in North Platte, NE with Pastor Micah Dunn officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Monday May 24, 2021 at the Greenridge Cemetery in Dickinson County, Kansas. 

Visitation will be from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, NE, which is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Herschel Albert Stacey, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska died May 13, 2021 at Linden Court in North Platte. He was born on June 8, 1927 in Longford, KS to Albert and Atta (Rose) Stacey.Hershel grew up in Longford, Kansas on a farm. He attended Longford High School, joined the U.S. Navy at age 19, serving in WWII. Then he attended Kansas State University the first time and received a degree in agriculture, returned to KSU at the age of 33 and received his Doctorate in Veterinarian Medicine from Kansas State University on June 5, 1966.On, December 19, 1948 in Longford, KS, he married Ruth L. Bane. The couple moved to Lincoln, NE in 1966, then moved to North Platte, NE in 1975 where Herschel worked for the federal government and retired in North Platte.Herschel was a member of the First United Methodist Church, North Platte Carving Club, and supported the National Parks Association and various farm associations. He was a coin collector, like to square dance, always reading 3 books at a time, he loved gardening, canning, carving, ice cream, watching high school sports, refurbishing furniture, genealogy, ice cream, camping vacations, ice cream, loved his family and attending the grandkids activities, and did we say ice cream?&nbsp; A quick story: He and Ruth drove from North Platte to Lincoln every weekend to attend 12 high school football games, (one of their grands.) The high school awarded them “Grandparents of the Year” for being so faithful to the team. He will be missed.Survivors include daughter, Debra (Dave) Swanson of Raleigh, NC; son, Kurt Stacey of Loveland, CO; grandchildren, Andrew (Chalon) Swanson of Raleigh, NC, Matthew Swanson of Thailand, Drew Swanson(Bianca) of Columbia, South America; Blake (Danielle) Stacey, and Apryl (Rob) Franson all of Loveland, CO; great grandchildren, Owen Stacey, Eli Stacey, Brooklynn McCauley, and Marven Franson, Carter Swanson, Cayla Swanson, and Kamaili Swanson; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Ruth.Memorials may be directed to the North Platte Carvers Club.Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in North Platte, NE with Pastor Micah Dunn officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Monday May 24, 2021 at the Greenridge Cemetery in Dickinson County, Kansas. Visitation will be from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, NE, which is in charge of arrangements.

Herschel Albert Stacey  (1927-2021)

Arlene Mary Lasneski, age 81, of McCook, Nebraska passed away on May 15, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook.&nbsp; She was born on August 14, 1939 to Henry and Mary (Andrijeski) Pick at their home in Quick, Nebraska in Frontier County.&nbsp; Arlene attended school at District 101; a one room schoolhouse in Frontier County for eight years.&nbsp; She then attended school in McCook and graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1957.&nbsp; Arlene married Jerome Lasneski on January 6, 1962 and to this union a son, Darrell, was born.

Arlene worked at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, Nebraska from 1970-1986.&nbsp; She later worked at Community Hospital in McCook and Willow Ridge (currently Kinship Pointe) in McCook as a part of the housekeeping staff.&nbsp;

Arlene was a member of the St. Patrick Altar Society and St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook.&nbsp; She delivered meals on wheels from 2003-2013.&nbsp; In 2014 she moved to Willow Ridge where she made new friends and enjoyed playing bingo, pinochle, and the other adventures of the residents.&nbsp;

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; brother, Wayne Pick; and a nephew, Bruce Pick.

She is survived by her son, Darrell (Carol) Lasneski of Foley, Alabama; sister-in-law, Donna Pick of McCook, Nebraska; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M., Thursday evening, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday morning, May 21, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in St. Patrick Calvary Cemetery in McCook.

Memorials may be given to the family of Arlene Lasneski; a contribution will be given to an organization that works to advance research and treatment of mental illness.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Arlene Mary Lasneski, age 81, of McCook, Nebraska passed away on May 15, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook.&nbsp; She was born on August 14, 1939 to Henry and Mary (Andrijeski) Pick at their home in Quick, Nebraska in Frontier County.&nbsp; Arlene attended school at District 101; a one room schoolhouse in Frontier County for eight years.&nbsp; She then attended school in McCook and graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1957.&nbsp; Arlene married Jerome Lasneski on January 6, 1962 and to this union a son, Darrell, was born.Arlene worked at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, Nebraska from 1970-1986.&nbsp; She later worked at Community Hospital in McCook and Willow Ridge (currently Kinship Pointe) in McCook as a part of the housekeeping staff.&nbsp;Arlene was a member of the St. Patrick Altar Society and St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook.&nbsp; She delivered meals on wheels from 2003-2013.&nbsp; In 2014 she moved to Willow Ridge where she made new friends and enjoyed playing bingo, pinochle, and the other adventures of the residents.&nbsp;Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; brother, Wayne Pick; and a nephew, Bruce Pick.She is survived by her son, Darrell (Carol) Lasneski of Foley, Alabama; sister-in-law, Donna Pick of McCook, Nebraska; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M., Thursday evening, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday morning, May 21, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in St. Patrick Calvary Cemetery in McCook.Memorials may be given to the family of Arlene Lasneski; a contribution will be given to an organization that works to advance research and treatment of mental illness.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

Arlene Mary Lasneski  (1939-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mark Lloyd Davis of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 19, 2021 at the age of 68. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mark was born in North Platte on August 4, 1952, the son of Raymond and Marie (Madison) Davis.&nbsp; He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1970. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On August 22, 1970, Mark wed Vikki Westphal, then they moved to Kearney, Nebraska where Mark was enrolled in Kearney State College.&nbsp; The couple eventually moved to Estes Park, Colorado where they both worked for Rocky Mountain National Park for several years before returning home. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mark's hobbies included shooting, reading and learning about history.&nbsp; He was a true 'history buff."&nbsp; He also enjoyed NASCAR, caring for goats and chickens, and had a great love for his family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Vikki; and his parents, Raymond &amp; Marie Davis. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his daughters, Johnna (Shawn) Silos of North Platte, NE and Joni Davis of Selma, TX; grandchildren, Melissa Townsend, Neissa (Kaelin) Becker, Tylan Silos and Sydney Silos; great-grandkids, Ace Davis and Vera Becker; as well as other family that he loved so dearly. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A private family service will be at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are to the Salvation Army or Pawsitive Partners. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Odean Colonia Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mark Lloyd Davis of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 19, 2021 at the age of 68. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mark was born in North Platte on August 4, 1952, the son of Raymond and Marie (Madison) Davis.&nbsp; He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1970. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On August 22, 1970, Mark wed Vikki Westphal, then they moved to Kearney, Nebraska where Mark was enrolled in Kearney State College.&nbsp; The couple eventually moved to Estes Park, Colorado where they both worked for Rocky Mountain National Park for several years before returning home. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mark's hobbies included shooting, reading and learning about history.&nbsp; He was a true 'history buff."&nbsp; He also enjoyed NASCAR, caring for goats and chickens, and had a great love for his family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Vikki; and his parents, Raymond &amp; Marie Davis. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his daughters, Johnna (Shawn) Silos of North Platte, NE and Joni Davis of Selma, TX; grandchildren, Melissa Townsend, Neissa (Kaelin) Becker, Tylan Silos and Sydney Silos; great-grandkids, Ace Davis and Vera Becker; as well as other family that he loved so dearly. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A private family service will be at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are to the Salvation Army or Pawsitive Partners. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Odean Colonia Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

 Mark Lloyd Davis  (1952-2021)

David Lloyd Petersen passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington, Nebraska at the age of 72. David was born April 4, 1949 in Sioux City, Iowa to Darrell and Lavonne (White) Petersen. 

He graduated from Benson High School in Omaha, Nebraska and attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. There, he met Ila Voss and married in 1970. One son, Seth Ryan, was born of this union. 

David moved to Lexington, Nebraska in 2000 to be closer to his parents and sister, Linda Kneifl. 

A special "Thank You" to David's Hospice Team and Plum Creek Care Center for their excellent care and compassion. 

David will be cremated and a service and burial will be in Fort Collins, Colorado at a later date. 

Berryman Funeral Home of Lexington, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>David Lloyd Petersen passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington, Nebraska at the age of 72. David was born April 4, 1949 in Sioux City, Iowa to Darrell and Lavonne (White) Petersen. He graduated from Benson High School in Omaha, Nebraska and attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. There, he met Ila Voss and married in 1970. One son, Seth Ryan, was born of this union. David moved to Lexington, Nebraska in 2000 to be closer to his parents and sister, Linda Kneifl. A special "Thank You" to David's Hospice Team and Plum Creek Care Center for their excellent care and compassion. David will be cremated and a service and burial will be in Fort Collins, Colorado at a later date. Berryman Funeral Home of Lexington, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

David Lloyd Petersen  (1949-2021)

James Patrick "Jim" Suiter completed his life's journey on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 with family by his side at his home in McCook, Nebraska.

He was born April 27th, 1930 to his parents, Charles Francis (Frank) Suiter and Mary Magdalene (Ryan) Suiter at home on the farm in rural Red Willow County, Nebraska. He attended rural school there and also&nbsp;McCook Community&nbsp;College. Upon high school graduation he worked in McCook as a lab technician until he was drafted into the U.S. Army&nbsp;during the Korean War. He served in both South and North Korea as a combat Infantryman.

Upon returning to civilian life he met and married Audrey Mary Anderjaska of rural Hayes County, Nebraska on October 23, 1954 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hayes County, Nebraska. &nbsp;This long and loving marriage was blessed with more than 65 years of memories together. To their union five children were born: Timothy James, Sean Patrick, Brian Thomas, Chad Francis and Angela Marie.

He served the McCook community as the Chamber of Commerce Manager and was a regional sales manager for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, until he established&nbsp;his own insurance and investment firm. He was very active in the McCook community serving as councilman, vice mayor, and with many organizations throughout the community in various leadership roles for decades. Jim was a master working with his hands&nbsp;and mind. He was an expert and had great wisdom which allowed him to make, repair or&nbsp;build about anything needed. His life long hobby and passion was woodworking. He lovingly built museum quality hardwood furniture for his children and grandchildren. He received many awards and accolades for his fine craftmanship and was designated by the Nebraska State Fair as an All-Nebraska Artist.

Jim was proceeded in death by his parents; older brother, Francis Suiter three sisters: Mary Louis Hale, Margret Burns, and Kathleen Sorensen; and grandson, Tyler Joseph­­­ Suiter.

Those left to celebrate his life include wife Audrey Suiter of McCook, NE; children; Timothy James (Connie) Suiter of Omaha, NE, Sean Patrick (Sarah) Suiter of Omaha, NE, Brian Thomas (Tami) Suiter of Lincoln, NE, Chad Francis (Julie) Suiter of Johnston, IA and Angela Marie(William) Blankenau of Manhattan, KS; his brother Charles John (Mildred) Suiter of Omaha, NE; and his twelve grandchildren: Colin (Petrina), Kayla (Joey), Ian, Maximillian, Nicole (Tim), Rian (Paige), Daniel (Cassie), Andrew, Elliot, Isaac, Nolan and Liam; six great-grandchildren, Owen, Finn, Lila, Harlow, Tenley, Truman and another great grandson on the way; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Recitation of the Rosary will be on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 409 East F Street, McCook, Nebraska.

Donations in Jim's name are suggested to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 409 East F Street, McCook, Nebraska 69001 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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 </figure>James Patrick "Jim" Suiter completed his life's journey on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 with family by his side at his home in McCook, Nebraska.He was born April 27th, 1930 to his parents, Charles Francis (Frank) Suiter and Mary Magdalene (Ryan) Suiter at home on the farm in rural Red Willow County, Nebraska. He attended rural school there and also&nbsp;McCook Community&nbsp;College. Upon high school graduation he worked in McCook as a lab technician until he was drafted into the U.S. Army&nbsp;during the Korean War. He served in both South and North Korea as a combat Infantryman.Upon returning to civilian life he met and married Audrey Mary Anderjaska of rural Hayes County, Nebraska on October 23, 1954 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hayes County, Nebraska. &nbsp;This long and loving marriage was blessed with more than 65 years of memories together. To their union five children were born: Timothy James, Sean Patrick, Brian Thomas, Chad Francis and Angela Marie.He served the McCook community as the Chamber of Commerce Manager and was a regional sales manager for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, until he established&nbsp;his own insurance and investment firm. He was very active in the McCook community serving as councilman, vice mayor, and with many organizations throughout the community in various leadership roles for decades. Jim was a master working with his hands&nbsp;and mind. He was an expert and had great wisdom which allowed him to make, repair or&nbsp;build about anything needed. His life long hobby and passion was woodworking. He lovingly built museum quality hardwood furniture for his children and grandchildren. He received many awards and accolades for his fine craftmanship and was designated by the Nebraska State Fair as an All-Nebraska Artist.Jim was proceeded in death by his parents; older brother, Francis Suiter three sisters: Mary Louis Hale, Margret Burns, and Kathleen Sorensen; and grandson, Tyler Joseph­­­ Suiter.Those left to celebrate his life include wife Audrey Suiter of McCook, NE; children; Timothy James (Connie) Suiter of Omaha, NE, Sean Patrick (Sarah) Suiter of Omaha, NE, Brian Thomas (Tami) Suiter of Lincoln, NE, Chad Francis (Julie) Suiter of Johnston, IA and Angela Marie(William) Blankenau of Manhattan, KS; his brother Charles John (Mildred) Suiter of Omaha, NE; and his twelve grandchildren: Colin (Petrina), Kayla (Joey), Ian, Maximillian, Nicole (Tim), Rian (Paige), Daniel (Cassie), Andrew, Elliot, Isaac, Nolan and Liam; six great-grandchildren, Owen, Finn, Lila, Harlow, Tenley, Truman and another great grandson on the way; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Recitation of the Rosary will be on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska.A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 409 East F Street, McCook, Nebraska.Donations in Jim's name are suggested to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 409 East F Street, McCook, Nebraska 69001 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

James Patrick "Jim" Suiter  (1930-2021)

Theodore Robert Ford, 78, of Leoti, died Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the 
Wichita County Health Center, in Leoti. He was born March 18, 1943, in 
Troy, NY, to Theodore Roosevelt and Bernadette (Tudor) Ford. 

Theodore 
proudly served in the United States Navy. While stationed on an aircraft
 carrier, Theodore fought in the Bay of Pigs and received 4 medals of 
honor for his service. After his time in the Navy, he became a computer 
technician and worked for General Electric and Honeywell. He owned his 
own computer company, SASEC, which he ran until he retired. Theodore was
 also a pilot and was instrument rated. These skills were used in the 20
 years he volunteered as a Flight for Life pilot. He also flew for 
traffic news. 
After spending most of his working life in Phoenix, AZ, Theodore retired
 to Leoti, KS. He was a member of the International Comanche Society, 
and board member for the Leoti V.F.W. and Leoti airport. 
Theodore was preceded in death by his parents and son Steven Michael Ford. 
He is survived by his children, Bobbie Blair, of Leoti, Tom Ford, of 
Leoti; granddaughter Brandi (Matt) Housman, of North Platte, NE; sister,
 Nancy Feldman, of Phoenix, AZ. 
Theodore’s ashes will be buried at sea at a later date. For information or condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Theodore Robert Ford, 78, of Leoti, died Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the 
Wichita County Health Center, in Leoti. He was born March 18, 1943, in 
Troy, NY, to Theodore Roosevelt and Bernadette (Tudor) Ford. Theodore 
proudly served in the United States Navy. While stationed on an aircraft
 carrier, Theodore fought in the Bay of Pigs and received 4 medals of 
honor for his service. After his time in the Navy, he became a computer 
technician and worked for General Electric and Honeywell. He owned his 
own computer company, SASEC, which he ran until he retired. Theodore was
 also a pilot and was instrument rated. These skills were used in the 20
 years he volunteered as a Flight for Life pilot. He also flew for 
traffic news. 
After spending most of his working life in Phoenix, AZ, Theodore retired
 to Leoti, KS. He was a member of the International Comanche Society, 
and board member for the Leoti V.F.W. and Leoti airport. 
Theodore was preceded in death by his parents and son Steven Michael Ford. 
He is survived by his children, Bobbie Blair, of Leoti, Tom Ford, of 
Leoti; granddaughter Brandi (Matt) Housman, of North Platte, NE; sister,
 Nancy Feldman, of Phoenix, AZ. 
Theodore’s ashes will be buried at sea at a later date. For information or condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Theodore Robert Ford

Wayne Benash, age 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska passed away on May 16, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.&nbsp; He was born on january 26, 1930.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Memorial Service &amp; Burial will be held at a later dat at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxell, Nebraska.

Memorials may be sent to the Gothenburg Senior Center, 410 Twentieth Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138.

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 </figure>Wayne Benash, age 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska passed away on May 16, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.&nbsp; He was born on january 26, 1930.Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg, Nebraska.Memorial Service &amp; Burial will be held at a later dat at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxell, Nebraska.Memorials may be sent to the Gothenburg Senior Center, 410 Twentieth Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138.

Wayne Benash  (1930-2021)

Dale Lavern Stanley, age 86, passed away at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska, on May 16, 2021. &nbsp;Dale was born October 20, 1934, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and adopted at nine days of age by Eldon and Margaret (Lomax) Stanley. &nbsp;Dale was raised and spent most of his life on the family homestead southeast of Wilsonville, Nebraska. &nbsp;Dale graduated from Wilsonville High School in 1952.

On September 29, 1963, Dale was united in marriage to Theda Beth Jones at the Congregational church in McCook. &nbsp;To this union four children were born: Laura, Ellen, Jay, and Troy.&nbsp; Dale was a hard worker. &nbsp;He farmed, owned and operated Dale Stanley’s Mower Service, and hauled cattle by semitruck. &nbsp;He was a collector of many things (flashlights, tools, diecast cars), but his prize possession was his collection of antique Maytag kickstart engines. &nbsp;If it had a spark plug and took gasoline, Dale was interested and could make it run again.&nbsp; He was a great storyteller and had a virtual Rolodex of quips and one-liners (Dale Stanley’isms) ready at any moment to make you laugh.&nbsp; Dale was also very musically inclined. He played trombone and piano but was only willing to show you if he could play the song honky-tonk style.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Margaret.

Those left to celebrate his life include his beloved wife, Theda Beth of McCook, NE and their four children: Laura (Robert) Ritter of Selden, KS, Ellen (Tim) Meissner of McCook, NE, Jay (Tony Gaeta) of Omaha, NE, and Troy (Michelle) of Blair, NE.&nbsp; His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life. &nbsp;His grandchildren are: Brandon, Kaylee, Kelsee, Devinn, Keenan, Morgan, Nolan, Noel, Adeline, Truman, and Willa; and his great-grandchildren are Gabe and Marlee.

A celebration of life will be held at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, NE on Friday, May 21,&nbsp;2021&nbsp;at 2:00 P.M.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow services in the Wilsonville Cemetery at 4:00 P.M. Friday afternoon.

The family requests those attending please wear masks. Memorials may be left in Dale's name at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel, which is entrusted with arrangements. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.

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 </figure>Dale Lavern Stanley, age 86, passed away at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska, on May 16, 2021. &nbsp;Dale was born October 20, 1934, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and adopted at nine days of age by Eldon and Margaret (Lomax) Stanley. &nbsp;Dale was raised and spent most of his life on the family homestead southeast of Wilsonville, Nebraska. &nbsp;Dale graduated from Wilsonville High School in 1952.On September 29, 1963, Dale was united in marriage to Theda Beth Jones at the Congregational church in McCook. &nbsp;To this union four children were born: Laura, Ellen, Jay, and Troy.&nbsp; Dale was a hard worker. &nbsp;He farmed, owned and operated Dale Stanley’s Mower Service, and hauled cattle by semitruck. &nbsp;He was a collector of many things (flashlights, tools, diecast cars), but his prize possession was his collection of antique Maytag kickstart engines. &nbsp;If it had a spark plug and took gasoline, Dale was interested and could make it run again.&nbsp; He was a great storyteller and had a virtual Rolodex of quips and one-liners (Dale Stanley’isms) ready at any moment to make you laugh.&nbsp; Dale was also very musically inclined. He played trombone and piano but was only willing to show you if he could play the song honky-tonk style.Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Margaret.Those left to celebrate his life include his beloved wife, Theda Beth of McCook, NE and their four children: Laura (Robert) Ritter of Selden, KS, Ellen (Tim) Meissner of McCook, NE, Jay (Tony Gaeta) of Omaha, NE, and Troy (Michelle) of Blair, NE.&nbsp; His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life. &nbsp;His grandchildren are: Brandon, Kaylee, Kelsee, Devinn, Keenan, Morgan, Nolan, Noel, Adeline, Truman, and Willa; and his great-grandchildren are Gabe and Marlee.A celebration of life will be held at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, NE on Friday, May 21,&nbsp;2021&nbsp;at 2:00 P.M.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow services in the Wilsonville Cemetery at 4:00 P.M. Friday afternoon.The family requests those attending please wear masks. Memorials may be left in Dale's name at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel, which is entrusted with arrangements. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.

Dale Lavern Stanley  (1934-2021)

Jessie "Lois"&nbsp; Williams, age 94, passed away on May 16, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Visitation will be held at Cozad Christian Church in Cozad, Nebraska on Thursday, may 20, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Funeral Services will be held at Cozad Christian Church, Cozad, NE on Thursday, May 20, 2021 following the visitation at 11:00 a.m.

Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff, NE.

Memorials may be sent to the family for later designation.

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 </figure>Jessie "Lois"&nbsp; Williams, age 94, passed away on May 16, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska.Visitation will be held at Cozad Christian Church in Cozad, Nebraska on Thursday, may 20, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Funeral Services will be held at Cozad Christian Church, Cozad, NE on Thursday, May 20, 2021 following the visitation at 11:00 a.m.Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff, NE.Memorials may be sent to the family for later designation.

Jessie Lois Williams  (1927-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Helen Irene Ballard, age 84, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born on September 24, 1936. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mountain time in the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Mountain time on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala with Rev. Chuck Rager of the First United Methodist Church of Ogallala officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in her memory for a later designation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left by signing the Guest Book at www.drauckerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The service will be live-streamed. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Helen Irene Ballard, age 84, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born on September 24, 1936. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mountain time in the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Mountain time on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala with Rev. Chuck Rager of the First United Methodist Church of Ogallala officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in her memory for a later designation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left by signing the Guest Book at www.drauckerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The service will be live-streamed. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.

Helen Irene Ballard  (1936-2021)

Erma Rae (Cool) Spanel of Anselmo, Nebraska passed away at Brookestone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska on May 15, 2021 at the age of 86.

Erma Rae is survived by her two sons Charles (Linda) Spanel and Doug (Deb Wacker) Spanel, one daughter Mary (Randy) Leiser, seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; sisters Wanda Ritchie, Anne Mae Cool, and Shirley Howard; brother Boyd (Mary Anne) Cool; and sister-in-law Patricia (Gary) Winchester.&nbsp; She is predeceased by her husband Edward (Sonny) Thomas Spanel; parents Glenn and Opal (Huffman) Cool; brothers Laguene, Leroy and Karl Cool; and great-granddaughter Sophie Sierra Leiser.

Erma Rae was born at home near Callaway, Nebraska on October 7, 1934 to Glenn and Opal (Huffman) Cool.&nbsp; She graduated from Callaway High School in 1952.&nbsp; After school she took a job with the telephone company as a switch board operator in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp;

Erma Rae married Sonny Spanel on May 8, 1954 in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; They spent the first years of their marriage in Baltimore, MD.&nbsp; Sonny was stationed there in the service and Erma Rae would transfer to the telephone company there and continue as a switch board operator. &nbsp;Upon his discharge from the service, the two moved to the farm in Anselmo where both would live out the rest of lives.&nbsp; As well as being a part of the farm, she would work several years at Sandhills Manor in Broken Bow.

Both Erma Rae and Sonny were active members of their neighborhood and community.&nbsp; Both would drive school bus for several years while their kids were growing up.&nbsp; Her and Sonny were long-time members of the Wagon Wheelers Square Dance Club and actively participated in their social events.&nbsp; She was a lifelong member of the New Helena Country club and faithful member of the Anselmo United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Most of all, throughout her entire life she loved spending time with her family.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Bill Williams officiating.&nbsp; Services will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm.&nbsp; at Govier Brothers Mortuary with family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Interment will be at Victoria Creek Cemetery following the service.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Victoria Creek Cemetery, Anselmo United Methodist Church, or the Anselmo Volunteer Fire Department. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com.

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 </figure>Erma Rae (Cool) Spanel of Anselmo, Nebraska passed away at Brookestone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska on May 15, 2021 at the age of 86.Erma Rae is survived by her two sons Charles (Linda) Spanel and Doug (Deb Wacker) Spanel, one daughter Mary (Randy) Leiser, seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; sisters Wanda Ritchie, Anne Mae Cool, and Shirley Howard; brother Boyd (Mary Anne) Cool; and sister-in-law Patricia (Gary) Winchester.&nbsp; She is predeceased by her husband Edward (Sonny) Thomas Spanel; parents Glenn and Opal (Huffman) Cool; brothers Laguene, Leroy and Karl Cool; and great-granddaughter Sophie Sierra Leiser.Erma Rae was born at home near Callaway, Nebraska on October 7, 1934 to Glenn and Opal (Huffman) Cool.&nbsp; She graduated from Callaway High School in 1952.&nbsp; After school she took a job with the telephone company as a switch board operator in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp;Erma Rae married Sonny Spanel on May 8, 1954 in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; They spent the first years of their marriage in Baltimore, MD.&nbsp; Sonny was stationed there in the service and Erma Rae would transfer to the telephone company there and continue as a switch board operator. &nbsp;Upon his discharge from the service, the two moved to the farm in Anselmo where both would live out the rest of lives.&nbsp; As well as being a part of the farm, she would work several years at Sandhills Manor in Broken Bow.Both Erma Rae and Sonny were active members of their neighborhood and community.&nbsp; Both would drive school bus for several years while their kids were growing up.&nbsp; Her and Sonny were long-time members of the Wagon Wheelers Square Dance Club and actively participated in their social events.&nbsp; She was a lifelong member of the New Helena Country club and faithful member of the Anselmo United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Most of all, throughout her entire life she loved spending time with her family.Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Bill Williams officiating.&nbsp; Services will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm.&nbsp; at Govier Brothers Mortuary with family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Interment will be at Victoria Creek Cemetery following the service.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Victoria Creek Cemetery, Anselmo United Methodist Church, or the Anselmo Volunteer Fire Department. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com.

Erma Rae Spanel  (1934-2021)

Alice M. Vollmer, age 74, of Kearney, Nebraska passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Kearney Regional Medical Center.

Alice was born September 29, 1946 in Lexington, Nebraska to Raymond and Agnes (O’Meara) VanCleave.

She was united in marriage to Larry Vollmer on December 31, 1966 in Lexington, NE. To this union one son; Douglas was born.

Alice was a kind person who cared for others and was willing to help anyone in need. She enjoyed her retirement and tending to her flowers and her yard.

Survivors include her husband; Larry of Kearney, Nebraska; one son, Douglas of Kearney, Nebraska; two brothers Thomas VanCleave of Warren, Ohio and James VanCleave of Blair, Nebraska, one sister, Mary and husband James Bliven of Lexington, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Sandy VanCleave of Lordstown, Ohio, Pamela Vollmer of Lexington, Nebraska and Beverly and husband Mick Weaver of Lexington, Nebraska.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dennis VanCleave and Robert VanCleave.

A book signing and time of remembrance will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE.

Family inurnment will be held later at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, NE.

The family requests no flowers or memorials. Please donate to your favorite charity, if you wish.

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

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 </figure>Alice M. Vollmer, age 74, of Kearney, Nebraska passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Kearney Regional Medical Center.Alice was born September 29, 1946 in Lexington, Nebraska to Raymond and Agnes (O’Meara) VanCleave.She was united in marriage to Larry Vollmer on December 31, 1966 in Lexington, NE. To this union one son; Douglas was born.Alice was a kind person who cared for others and was willing to help anyone in need. She enjoyed her retirement and tending to her flowers and her yard.Survivors include her husband; Larry of Kearney, Nebraska; one son, Douglas of Kearney, Nebraska; two brothers Thomas VanCleave of Warren, Ohio and James VanCleave of Blair, Nebraska, one sister, Mary and husband James Bliven of Lexington, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Sandy VanCleave of Lordstown, Ohio, Pamela Vollmer of Lexington, Nebraska and Beverly and husband Mick Weaver of Lexington, Nebraska.She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dennis VanCleave and Robert VanCleave.A book signing and time of remembrance will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE.Family inurnment will be held later at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, NE.The family requests no flowers or memorials. Please donate to your favorite charity, if you wish.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com

Alice Marie Vollmer  (1946-2021)

Tor Jon Olson, age 61, of McCook, NE passed away with family by his side at his home on May 16, 2021. Tor was diagnosed with brain cancer in September of 2020. He was courageous, hopeful, and so graceful throughout his battle.

Tor was born February 29, 1960 in San Rafael, CA to parents Richard H. and Rosanne O. (Schneider) Olson.&nbsp; He was one of two brothers (Erik).&nbsp; Tor attended school in multiple communities in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Bismarck, ND with the Class of 1978. He then went on to further his education at Bismarck Junior College in North Dakota.

On July 24, 1981, Tor married his soulmate Holly K. (Jacober) Olson in Mandan, ND.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with their first daughter Chantel. The family later relocated to Imperial, NE. There, Tor and Holly started their own business, Olson’s Photography, in 1986.&nbsp; While in Imperial, they welcomed their second daughter Cassie. Soon after, the family relocated to McCook, NE in 1991.&nbsp;

Tor and Holly owned and operated Olson’s Photography for forty-two years. They enjoyed serving the community through their portraiture work, capturing family memories in all seasons of life. At the start of their photography career, Tor and Holly joined the Professional Photographers of Nebraska. He served as President of the organization and was honored with the Professional Photographers of America, Inc. National Award in 2012 for outstanding service to professional photography.

He was a member of the United Memorial Methodist Church and of the McCook Evangelical Free Church. Tor was committed to serving the McCook community and did so in many ways. He volunteered his talents as a photographer, sound technician, landscaper, and leader. He was part of the McCook Rotary Club for over 25 years. He also served on many community boards and committees in McCook and Imperial. He was passionate about getting people connected and helping the community thrive.

He was instrumental in establishing the McCook Community Trail System, Kelley Creek Disc Golf Course, and the Plaza Park Area in downtown McCook. He was also an avid enthusiast of the arts, sharing his gifts with the countless musicians, storytellers, and performers that have visited our community. This was especially prominent in his collaboration with Live at the Bieroc and Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival. Tor enjoyed mountain biking, camping, hiking, water skiing, gardening, live music, and of course photography and craft beer.

Tor was preceded in death by father Richard Olson and mother-in-law Janice Jacober.

Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Holly Olson of McCook, NE; daughters, Chantel (Justin) Ele and their children Porter and Piper of Lincoln, NE and Cassie (Julian) Yoder of Littleton, CO; mother, Rosanne Olson of McCook, NE; brother, Erik (Laura) Olson of McCook, NE; and many lifelong friends and family.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the McCook Community Foundation in honor of Tor Olson, PO Box 525, McCook, NE 69001.

A Gallery of Life and book signing with family present to greet friends will be held from 6-8 PM on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, NE.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, May 24, 2021 at the United Memorial Methodist Church, McCook, NE with Pastor Jeff Kelley officiating.

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 </figure>Tor Jon Olson, age 61, of McCook, NE passed away with family by his side at his home on May 16, 2021. Tor was diagnosed with brain cancer in September of 2020. He was courageous, hopeful, and so graceful throughout his battle.Tor was born February 29, 1960 in San Rafael, CA to parents Richard H. and Rosanne O. (Schneider) Olson.&nbsp; He was one of two brothers (Erik).&nbsp; Tor attended school in multiple communities in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Bismarck, ND with the Class of 1978. He then went on to further his education at Bismarck Junior College in North Dakota.On July 24, 1981, Tor married his soulmate Holly K. (Jacober) Olson in Mandan, ND.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with their first daughter Chantel. The family later relocated to Imperial, NE. There, Tor and Holly started their own business, Olson’s Photography, in 1986.&nbsp; While in Imperial, they welcomed their second daughter Cassie. Soon after, the family relocated to McCook, NE in 1991.&nbsp;Tor and Holly owned and operated Olson’s Photography for forty-two years. They enjoyed serving the community through their portraiture work, capturing family memories in all seasons of life. At the start of their photography career, Tor and Holly joined the Professional Photographers of Nebraska. He served as President of the organization and was honored with the Professional Photographers of America, Inc. National Award in 2012 for outstanding service to professional photography.He was a member of the United Memorial Methodist Church and of the McCook Evangelical Free Church. Tor was committed to serving the McCook community and did so in many ways. He volunteered his talents as a photographer, sound technician, landscaper, and leader. He was part of the McCook Rotary Club for over 25 years. He also served on many community boards and committees in McCook and Imperial. He was passionate about getting people connected and helping the community thrive.He was instrumental in establishing the McCook Community Trail System, Kelley Creek Disc Golf Course, and the Plaza Park Area in downtown McCook. He was also an avid enthusiast of the arts, sharing his gifts with the countless musicians, storytellers, and performers that have visited our community. This was especially prominent in his collaboration with Live at the Bieroc and Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival. Tor enjoyed mountain biking, camping, hiking, water skiing, gardening, live music, and of course photography and craft beer.Tor was preceded in death by father Richard Olson and mother-in-law Janice Jacober.Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Holly Olson of McCook, NE; daughters, Chantel (Justin) Ele and their children Porter and Piper of Lincoln, NE and Cassie (Julian) Yoder of Littleton, CO; mother, Rosanne Olson of McCook, NE; brother, Erik (Laura) Olson of McCook, NE; and many lifelong friends and family.Memorial contributions are suggested to the McCook Community Foundation in honor of Tor Olson, PO Box 525, McCook, NE 69001.A Gallery of Life and book signing with family present to greet friends will be held from 6-8 PM on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, NE.A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, May 24, 2021 at the United Memorial Methodist Church, McCook, NE with Pastor Jeff Kelley officiating.

Tor Jon Olson  (1960-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Patricia Ilene 'Pat' Hammel was born on June 23, 1951 in Sioux City, Iowa to Lary and Hertha (Ahrendson) Holien.&nbsp; Pat attended school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, graduation from Wasson High School in 1969. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Pat married Nate Hammel in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she was employed as the Jr./Youth Bowling Director for Circle Lanes for 10 years.&nbsp; In 1994, Pat moved to Imperial, Nebraska where she opened Pat's Party Palace.&nbsp; After several years, Pat purchased the Imperial Bowling Alley and relocated Pat's Party Palace to the upstairs.&nbsp; She later became a CNA/MED-AID at the Imperial Manor, where she worked for 20 years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;pat was a member of the Eagle Club, Women of Today, honorary lifetime member of the VFW, honorary member of the Imperial EMS, Pikes Peak Women's Bowling Association, Nebraska Women's Bowling Association, and she was a certified bowling instructor.&nbsp; Pat enjoyed painting, photography, cake decorating, bowling, working with stained glass, antique and coin collecting, and putting on the haunted houses for Halloween.&nbsp; She especially loved spending time with her family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Pat passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at her home in Imperial, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was 69 years of age.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Pat was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, David Ridlen; niece Debra Ridlen Palser; and nephew, Dusty Ridlen. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her daugther, Stacy L. Reasoner of Imperial, NE; sons Nathan Hammel of Miami Beach, FL and Stephen McGuire of Bend, OR; grandchildren Dylan Davis and Chase Reasoner; great-grandchild, Tanner Christopher Davis; brother, Larry (Rusty) and Cyndee Holien of Colorado Springs, CO; and a sister, Pamela Ridlen of Haxtun, CO. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain time at the Imperial City Gymnasium in Imperial, NE with Carrie Knoetzel speaking. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established in Pat's memory to the Imperial EMS. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, NE is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Patricia Ilene 'Pat' Hammel was born on June 23, 1951 in Sioux City, Iowa to Lary and Hertha (Ahrendson) Holien.&nbsp; Pat attended school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, graduation from Wasson High School in 1969. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Pat married Nate Hammel in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she was employed as the Jr./Youth Bowling Director for Circle Lanes for 10 years.&nbsp; In 1994, Pat moved to Imperial, Nebraska where she opened Pat's Party Palace.&nbsp; After several years, Pat purchased the Imperial Bowling Alley and relocated Pat's Party Palace to the upstairs.&nbsp; She later became a CNA/MED-AID at the Imperial Manor, where she worked for 20 years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;pat was a member of the Eagle Club, Women of Today, honorary lifetime member of the VFW, honorary member of the Imperial EMS, Pikes Peak Women's Bowling Association, Nebraska Women's Bowling Association, and she was a certified bowling instructor.&nbsp; Pat enjoyed painting, photography, cake decorating, bowling, working with stained glass, antique and coin collecting, and putting on the haunted houses for Halloween.&nbsp; She especially loved spending time with her family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Pat passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at her home in Imperial, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was 69 years of age.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Pat was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, David Ridlen; niece Debra Ridlen Palser; and nephew, Dusty Ridlen. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her daugther, Stacy L. Reasoner of Imperial, NE; sons Nathan Hammel of Miami Beach, FL and Stephen McGuire of Bend, OR; grandchildren Dylan Davis and Chase Reasoner; great-grandchild, Tanner Christopher Davis; brother, Larry (Rusty) and Cyndee Holien of Colorado Springs, CO; and a sister, Pamela Ridlen of Haxtun, CO. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain time at the Imperial City Gymnasium in Imperial, NE with Carrie Knoetzel speaking. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established in Pat's memory to the Imperial EMS. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, NE is entrusted with arrangements.

Patricia Ilene 'Pat' Hammel  (1951-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Larry L. Williams, age 81, of Parks, Nebraska, passed away on may 9, 2021 at his home with family by his side.&nbsp; He was born in Imperial, Nebraska on February 1, 1940 to Kenneth William and Mary Louise (Bankson) Williams.&nbsp; Larry graduated from Benkelman High School in the Class of 1958.&nbsp; At the age of eighteen, he took over the family farm after his dad's passing. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On July 22, 1973, he married Linda Kay Childers of Bird City, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union, one daughter, Courtney Sue, was born.&nbsp; In 1978, Larry and Linda added on to a one room house, doing all the work themselves, where he lived until his death. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Larry was District #3 County Commissioner for 12 years.&nbsp; He served on the school board, was a 50 year member of the Grand Masons, Mystic Shriner, and a proud support of FFA and NRA.&nbsp; Larry was also a trained weather spotter for the National Weather Service out of Goodland, Kansas. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda in 2009; his son, Mark (Williams) Hill; and a brother, Kenny. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his daughter, Courtney Williams (Brad) of McCook, Nebraska; grandchildren, Lexis Meissner (Keenan) of McCook, Nebraska, Krayten, Korbin and Sierra Williams of McCook, Nebraska, and Grace Mellinger (daughter of the late Mark Williams) of Aurora, Colorado. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services for Larry will be held on Saturday, May 22, 201 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain time at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel in Benkelman, Nebraska with Jessie Mallot officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has bee suggested to the Williams family for a future designation in Larry's memory. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Benkelman Memorial Chapel in Benkelman, NE has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Larry L. Williams, age 81, of Parks, Nebraska, passed away on may 9, 2021 at his home with family by his side.&nbsp; He was born in Imperial, Nebraska on February 1, 1940 to Kenneth William and Mary Louise (Bankson) Williams.&nbsp; Larry graduated from Benkelman High School in the Class of 1958.&nbsp; At the age of eighteen, he took over the family farm after his dad's passing. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On July 22, 1973, he married Linda Kay Childers of Bird City, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union, one daughter, Courtney Sue, was born.&nbsp; In 1978, Larry and Linda added on to a one room house, doing all the work themselves, where he lived until his death. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Larry was District #3 County Commissioner for 12 years.&nbsp; He served on the school board, was a 50 year member of the Grand Masons, Mystic Shriner, and a proud support of FFA and NRA.&nbsp; Larry was also a trained weather spotter for the National Weather Service out of Goodland, Kansas. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda in 2009; his son, Mark (Williams) Hill; and a brother, Kenny. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his daughter, Courtney Williams (Brad) of McCook, Nebraska; grandchildren, Lexis Meissner (Keenan) of McCook, Nebraska, Krayten, Korbin and Sierra Williams of McCook, Nebraska, and Grace Mellinger (daughter of the late Mark Williams) of Aurora, Colorado. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services for Larry will be held on Saturday, May 22, 201 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain time at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel in Benkelman, Nebraska with Jessie Mallot officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has bee suggested to the Williams family for a future designation in Larry's memory. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Benkelman Memorial Chapel in Benkelman, NE has been entrusted with arrangements.

Larry L. Williams  (1940-2021)

Harris Dean Ulmer, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on May 8, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born in Grafton, Nebraska to Herman "Harry" Henry Ulmer and Martha Barbara (Nicolaus) Ulmer on December 26, 1927.

Harris graduated from Grafton High School.&nbsp; He was self-employed as an electrician in Aurora, Nebraska and was united in marriage to Elaine Elizabeth Smith on June 17, 1949.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born:&nbsp; Cliff, Cindy, Bill and Pam.&nbsp; His wife, Elaine, passed away on June 13, 1969.

Harris began working for the Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Mildred "Millie" E. Barrett in North Platte, Nebraska on December 31, 1944.&nbsp; Millie passed away on November 4, 2006.

Harris was a member of the Masons and Shriners fraternal organizations.&nbsp; He enjoyed music, dancing, woodworking, and Nebraska football.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Maurice Lyle Ulmer; his sister, Darlen Marie Vauck; both wives, Elaine and Millie; a stepson, Robert Jones; two step-grandsons, Todd Meseraull and Josh Jones; and a step-granddaughter, Sheila Jones.

Harris is survived by his children, Cliff (Leona Smith) Ulmer of Las Vegas, Nevada, Cindy (Ken) Nelson of Richmond, Kentucky, Bill (Quilla) Ulmer of Aurora, Nebraska, and Pam (John Petersen) Ulmer of Salt Lake City, Utah; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Holzbach, Tamara (Aric) Brophy, Blaine Ulmer, Ingrid (Charles Glas) Ulmer, and Aaron Ulmer; seven great grandchildren, step-children, Steve (Kathy lawlor) Jones of Denver, Colorado and Becky Meseraull of North Platte, Nebraska; step-grandchildren, Robin Meseraull, Chandra Jones, and Tammie Jones.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Clint Walker officiating.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; The service will be live streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel's Facebook page.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Harris Dean Ulmer, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on May 8, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born in Grafton, Nebraska to Herman "Harry" Henry Ulmer and Martha Barbara (Nicolaus) Ulmer on December 26, 1927.Harris graduated from Grafton High School.&nbsp; He was self-employed as an electrician in Aurora, Nebraska and was united in marriage to Elaine Elizabeth Smith on June 17, 1949.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born:&nbsp; Cliff, Cindy, Bill and Pam.&nbsp; His wife, Elaine, passed away on June 13, 1969.Harris began working for the Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Mildred "Millie" E. Barrett in North Platte, Nebraska on December 31, 1944.&nbsp; Millie passed away on November 4, 2006.Harris was a member of the Masons and Shriners fraternal organizations.&nbsp; He enjoyed music, dancing, woodworking, and Nebraska football.He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Maurice Lyle Ulmer; his sister, Darlen Marie Vauck; both wives, Elaine and Millie; a stepson, Robert Jones; two step-grandsons, Todd Meseraull and Josh Jones; and a step-granddaughter, Sheila Jones.Harris is survived by his children, Cliff (Leona Smith) Ulmer of Las Vegas, Nevada, Cindy (Ken) Nelson of Richmond, Kentucky, Bill (Quilla) Ulmer of Aurora, Nebraska, and Pam (John Petersen) Ulmer of Salt Lake City, Utah; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Holzbach, Tamara (Aric) Brophy, Blaine Ulmer, Ingrid (Charles Glas) Ulmer, and Aaron Ulmer; seven great grandchildren, step-children, Steve (Kathy lawlor) Jones of Denver, Colorado and Becky Meseraull of North Platte, Nebraska; step-grandchildren, Robin Meseraull, Chandra Jones, and Tammie Jones.Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Clint Walker officiating.Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; The service will be live streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel's Facebook page.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Harris Dean Ulmer  (1927-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Donald W. Haffner, age 81, passed away on may 10, 2021 in his home in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on April 3, 1940 to Fred and Dorothy Haffner in Ione, Colorado.&nbsp; Don graduated from High School in 1959 from Hudson, Colorado. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was united in marriage to Wanda Parker on March 17, 1964 in Imperial, Nebraska.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born:&nbsp; Debbie, Doug, Dawnette, and David. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;don and his adopted father, Walter, raised sugar beets in Hudson, Colorado until the family moved to Hayes County, Nebraska in 1975, joining the farming operation of James &amp; Alice Parker.&nbsp; He coninued to operate and grow the family farm.&nbsp; Farming was his passion.&nbsp; Don never really retired in his mind.&nbsp; He left the farm when Alzheimer's started effecting his health. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1992. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don is survived by his wife, Wanda; daughters, Debbie (Maury) Cox of Hayes Center, NE and Dawnette (Greg) Hilton of Hershey, NE; his son, Dough (Susanna) Haffner of Lincoln, NE; four grandchildren, Nick, Alicea, Caleb, and Eli; eight great-grandchildren; and his brother, Cliff Haffner of Hudson, CO. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred &amp; Dorothy Haffner; his adoptive father, Walter Haffner; infant son, David; infant twin brother, Ronald; and a brother, Cliff Haffner of Hudson, CO. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A private burial has taken place at the Hayes Center Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;You are invited to attend an online memorial service via Zoom on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Use ID# 9646981147 and password 101990. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Donald W. Haffner, age 81, passed away on may 10, 2021 in his home in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on April 3, 1940 to Fred and Dorothy Haffner in Ione, Colorado.&nbsp; Don graduated from High School in 1959 from Hudson, Colorado. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was united in marriage to Wanda Parker on March 17, 1964 in Imperial, Nebraska.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born:&nbsp; Debbie, Doug, Dawnette, and David. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;don and his adopted father, Walter, raised sugar beets in Hudson, Colorado until the family moved to Hayes County, Nebraska in 1975, joining the farming operation of James &amp; Alice Parker.&nbsp; He coninued to operate and grow the family farm.&nbsp; Farming was his passion.&nbsp; Don never really retired in his mind.&nbsp; He left the farm when Alzheimer's started effecting his health. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1992. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don is survived by his wife, Wanda; daughters, Debbie (Maury) Cox of Hayes Center, NE and Dawnette (Greg) Hilton of Hershey, NE; his son, Dough (Susanna) Haffner of Lincoln, NE; four grandchildren, Nick, Alicea, Caleb, and Eli; eight great-grandchildren; and his brother, Cliff Haffner of Hudson, CO. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred &amp; Dorothy Haffner; his adoptive father, Walter Haffner; infant son, David; infant twin brother, Ronald; and a brother, Cliff Haffner of Hudson, CO. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A private burial has taken place at the Hayes Center Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;You are invited to attend an online memorial service via Zoom on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Use ID# 9646981147 and password 101990. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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