Arden Miller, age 65, of rural Lodgepole, Nebraska passed away May 5, 2021 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lodgepole with Pastor Bud Gillespie officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Weyerts Cemetery in Lodgepole.&nbsp; The funeral service will be streamed live via the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook page at (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals">https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals</a>) and available to watch after the service.

Visitation will be held Monday evening, May 10, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time at the church with family present.

Memorials have been established to Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Lodgepole Community Fund, and the Lodgepole Fire Department.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Homes and Cremations in Oshkosh, NE is serving the Miller family.

Arden Preston Miller was born on March 1, 1956, in Sidney, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was the youngest of five children of Floyd and Frances Miller.&nbsp; Arden attended school through 8th&nbsp;grade at the Rush Creek country school and graduated from Lodgepole High School.&nbsp; He went on to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and earned his BS in General Ag in 1978.&nbsp;

During his college years, he met his wife-to-be, Susie Scheve.&nbsp; They were married in the summer of ’78 and moved back to Lodgepole to begin their life on the family farm.&nbsp; Arden was blessed with two children, Pete (named after Arden’s childhood nickname) and Betsy (named after an old W-D9 tractor).&nbsp; One of Arden’s greatest joys was watching his kids grow up and becoming a “Papa” to three grandsons who loved him dearly.

Arden experimented with raising pigs, cattle and chickens, but ultimately settled in to farming wheat.&nbsp; For over three decades, he operated a custom spray business and covered thousands of acres each year.&nbsp; He took great pride in his business and enjoyed building relationships with his customers.

He was an active member of the Lodgepole community and Weyerts Lutheran Church all his life.&nbsp; He served in the Lions Club and Jaycees, as well as on the Lodgepole School Board and Points West Community Bank Board for many years.&nbsp; The church was a large part of his life and he served as the church treasurer for multiple decades and maintained the church cemetery records and grounds.&nbsp; He particularly loved sharing children’s sermons on Sundays and making church a fun and loving place.&nbsp;

Arden’s greatest treasures were his family, neighbors and friends.&nbsp; He was always ready to lend a helping hand and never met a stranger.&nbsp; He was generous, thoughtful and had a kind heart.&nbsp; He loved telling jokes and doing his daily crossword puzzle.&nbsp; His stained-glass lamps and windows can be found in countless homes, adding a brightness to our lives.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sue; son, Pete, and his wife Katie and their children Kasen and Rhett of Lodgepole; daughter, Betsy, and her husband Greg Ross and their son Cooper of Helena, MT; sister Janice Hursh of Broomfield, CO; brother Weston and his wife Linda of Ixonia, WI; numerous nieces, nephews, dear neighbors and close friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Frances, sister Darlene Bondegard, sister Marlene Marx, and niece Jodi Maroney.

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 </figure>Arden Miller, age 65, of rural Lodgepole, Nebraska passed away May 5, 2021 at his home.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lodgepole with Pastor Bud Gillespie officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Weyerts Cemetery in Lodgepole.&nbsp; The funeral service will be streamed live via the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook page at (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals">https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals</a>) and available to watch after the service.Visitation will be held Monday evening, May 10, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time at the church with family present.Memorials have been established to Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Lodgepole Community Fund, and the Lodgepole Fire Department.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Homes and Cremations in Oshkosh, NE is serving the Miller family.Arden Preston Miller was born on March 1, 1956, in Sidney, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was the youngest of five children of Floyd and Frances Miller.&nbsp; Arden attended school through 8th&nbsp;grade at the Rush Creek country school and graduated from Lodgepole High School.&nbsp; He went on to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and earned his BS in General Ag in 1978.&nbsp;During his college years, he met his wife-to-be, Susie Scheve.&nbsp; They were married in the summer of ’78 and moved back to Lodgepole to begin their life on the family farm.&nbsp; Arden was blessed with two children, Pete (named after Arden’s childhood nickname) and Betsy (named after an old W-D9 tractor).&nbsp; One of Arden’s greatest joys was watching his kids grow up and becoming a “Papa” to three grandsons who loved him dearly.Arden experimented with raising pigs, cattle and chickens, but ultimately settled in to farming wheat.&nbsp; For over three decades, he operated a custom spray business and covered thousands of acres each year.&nbsp; He took great pride in his business and enjoyed building relationships with his customers.He was an active member of the Lodgepole community and Weyerts Lutheran Church all his life.&nbsp; He served in the Lions Club and Jaycees, as well as on the Lodgepole School Board and Points West Community Bank Board for many years.&nbsp; The church was a large part of his life and he served as the church treasurer for multiple decades and maintained the church cemetery records and grounds.&nbsp; He particularly loved sharing children’s sermons on Sundays and making church a fun and loving place.&nbsp;Arden’s greatest treasures were his family, neighbors and friends.&nbsp; He was always ready to lend a helping hand and never met a stranger.&nbsp; He was generous, thoughtful and had a kind heart.&nbsp; He loved telling jokes and doing his daily crossword puzzle.&nbsp; His stained-glass lamps and windows can be found in countless homes, adding a brightness to our lives.Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sue; son, Pete, and his wife Katie and their children Kasen and Rhett of Lodgepole; daughter, Betsy, and her husband Greg Ross and their son Cooper of Helena, MT; sister Janice Hursh of Broomfield, CO; brother Weston and his wife Linda of Ixonia, WI; numerous nieces, nephews, dear neighbors and close friends.He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Frances, sister Darlene Bondegard, sister Marlene Marx, and niece Jodi Maroney.

Arden Miller  (1956-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Harvey G. "Bud" McBride, long-time Chase County, Nebraska resident, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bud was 81 years of age.&nbsp; He was born on February 6, 1940. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his daughters, Tiffany Jo McBride of Imperial, NE and Melissa McBride of Imperial, NE; 2 grandchildren; his brother, Jerry McBride of Wauneta, NE; his sister, Nancy Leroux of Byers, CO; and a brother-in-law, John Budnella of Colorado Springs, CO. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside Interment Services will be held on Thursday afternoon, May 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska with Full Military Honors. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Wednesday afternoon, May 12, 2021 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time at the Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested in Bud's memory to the Wauneta Chapter of FFA.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Harvey G. "Bud" McBride, long-time Chase County, Nebraska resident, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bud was 81 years of age.&nbsp; He was born on February 6, 1940. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his daughters, Tiffany Jo McBride of Imperial, NE and Melissa McBride of Imperial, NE; 2 grandchildren; his brother, Jerry McBride of Wauneta, NE; his sister, Nancy Leroux of Byers, CO; and a brother-in-law, John Budnella of Colorado Springs, CO. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside Interment Services will be held on Thursday afternoon, May 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska with Full Military Honors. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Wednesday afternoon, May 12, 2021 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time at the Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested in Bud's memory to the Wauneta Chapter of FFA.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com.

Harvey G. "Bud" McBride  (1940-2021)

Delphine June Luenenborg of North Platte, Nebraska peacefully passed away at&nbsp;home on May 9, 2021, at the age of 95. Delphine was born July 22, 1925 at Carl, Iowa to Floyd and Iva Freeman.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm in Iowa, north of Prescott, and attended a one room country school where there was a total of 10 students but she was the only one in her grade for all eight years. When it was time for high school, Delphine moved in with her grandmother&nbsp;so she could attend Richland High School, south of Fontanelle, and not&nbsp;travel so many miles back and forth.&nbsp; It was in high school that she was&nbsp;introduced to the sport of basketball.&nbsp; The coach, John Nolan, told her&nbsp;that if she stopped running after she got the ball (which is traveling)&nbsp;he would make a basketball player out of her, and that he did!&nbsp; Delphine&nbsp;gave it her best and enjoyed every minute of playing time.&nbsp; In fact she&nbsp;was selected as All County Guard at the District Tournament her junior&nbsp;year and her senior year ended with a perfect record for the girls as&nbsp;they won all their games (they're #1)!! Delphine graduated high school in 1944 then worked in Omaha, Nebraska at Jubilee Manufacturing Company which made shells during the war and automobile&nbsp;horns after the war. Delphine continued with her job on the assembly&nbsp;then made out the employee worksheets when she was promoted to payroll&nbsp;clerk, which she did for eight years until her kids were born. In 1946 Delphine married Wayne Luenenborg, of Papillion, Nebraska.&nbsp; They were&nbsp;blessed with three children, Gary, Gale and Gloria, and lived in a home&nbsp;that Wayne built in Papillion.&nbsp; After the children were born, Delphine&nbsp;worked as an Avon Representative, did baby-sitting, was Clerk Secretary&nbsp;for the Sarpy County Assessor, and Secretary for Bell Federal Credit Union. In 1967 the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska when Wayne was transferred to&nbsp;Bailey Yards with the Union Pacific Railroad. Delphine went to work for&nbsp;the City of North Platte as a clerk typist for 11 years and after&nbsp;retiring she continued being active as a volunteer with RSVP since 1986,&nbsp;the hospital since 1997, and the Golden Spike when it first opened in&nbsp;2008. Delphine was recognized for her volunteer contributions when she&nbsp;was awarded the North Platte Telegraph Volunteer of the Year Award. She was active with the Shrine Auxiliary, where she served as Past President.&nbsp; Delphine was also Past President of Does Drove #109, Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star #114 Papillion, Past President of the Matron Club, and when the kids were young she was a Cub&nbsp;Scout Den Mother. Delphine and Wayne loved dancing, especially the waltz, polka and jitterbug, but her love of basketball was unending. Delphine watched every game she could from high school girls state to college, U Conn and Coach Geno were her favorites, and even went to a Final 4 in Denver with her granddaughter, Kelly, and met Coach Geno. Delphine had a strong Christian faith and was a member of the Lutheran Church for 75 years.&nbsp; She was a wonderful wife, mother and doting grandmother. She is survived by her children, Gary (Joyce) Luenenborg, of Piedmont, SD, and Gale (Deb) Luenenborg and Gloria (Jason) Anderson, of North Platte, NE; 12 grandchildren, Kelly Luenenborg, Wyatt (Melanie) Luenenborg,&nbsp;Garett (Brooke) Luenenborg, Jamie (Mark) Matson, Nickie (Chad) Keller,&nbsp;Emily Luenenborg, Craig (Cassey) Wieland, Annie (Geoff) Hughes, Chelsey&nbsp;(Charlie) Martin, and Logan, Kaitlan and Bradey Anderson; 13&nbsp;great-grandchildren and two more on the way; as well as many other&nbsp;family members. Delphine was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; her parents, Floyd&nbsp;and Iva Freeman; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Doris Freeman and&nbsp; Delmar and Doris Freeman. Funeral service will be 9 a.m. on Monday, May 17, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, NE.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Omaha, NE at Evergreen Memorial&nbsp;Cemetery with Eastern Star Rites by Papillion Eastern Star Chapter&nbsp;#114.&nbsp;

Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Odean Colonial Chapel at C&nbsp;&amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may&nbsp;be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the&nbsp;NP Shrine Transportation Fund or Great Plains Home Health and Hospice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Delphine June Luenenborg of North Platte, Nebraska peacefully passed away at&nbsp;home on May 9, 2021, at the age of 95. Delphine was born July 22, 1925 at Carl, Iowa to Floyd and Iva Freeman.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm in Iowa, north of Prescott, and attended a one room country school where there was a total of 10 students but she was the only one in her grade for all eight years. When it was time for high school, Delphine moved in with her grandmother&nbsp;so she could attend Richland High School, south of Fontanelle, and not&nbsp;travel so many miles back and forth.&nbsp; It was in high school that she was&nbsp;introduced to the sport of basketball.&nbsp; The coach, John Nolan, told her&nbsp;that if she stopped running after she got the ball (which is traveling)&nbsp;he would make a basketball player out of her, and that he did!&nbsp; Delphine&nbsp;gave it her best and enjoyed every minute of playing time.&nbsp; In fact she&nbsp;was selected as All County Guard at the District Tournament her junior&nbsp;year and her senior year ended with a perfect record for the girls as&nbsp;they won all their games (they're #1)!! Delphine graduated high school in 1944 then worked in Omaha, Nebraska at Jubilee Manufacturing Company which made shells during the war and automobile&nbsp;horns after the war. Delphine continued with her job on the assembly&nbsp;then made out the employee worksheets when she was promoted to payroll&nbsp;clerk, which she did for eight years until her kids were born. In 1946 Delphine married Wayne Luenenborg, of Papillion, Nebraska.&nbsp; They were&nbsp;blessed with three children, Gary, Gale and Gloria, and lived in a home&nbsp;that Wayne built in Papillion.&nbsp; After the children were born, Delphine&nbsp;worked as an Avon Representative, did baby-sitting, was Clerk Secretary&nbsp;for the Sarpy County Assessor, and Secretary for Bell Federal Credit Union. In 1967 the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska when Wayne was transferred to&nbsp;Bailey Yards with the Union Pacific Railroad. Delphine went to work for&nbsp;the City of North Platte as a clerk typist for 11 years and after&nbsp;retiring she continued being active as a volunteer with RSVP since 1986,&nbsp;the hospital since 1997, and the Golden Spike when it first opened in&nbsp;2008. Delphine was recognized for her volunteer contributions when she&nbsp;was awarded the North Platte Telegraph Volunteer of the Year Award. She was active with the Shrine Auxiliary, where she served as Past President.&nbsp; Delphine was also Past President of Does Drove #109, Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star #114 Papillion, Past President of the Matron Club, and when the kids were young she was a Cub&nbsp;Scout Den Mother. Delphine and Wayne loved dancing, especially the waltz, polka and jitterbug, but her love of basketball was unending. Delphine watched every game she could from high school girls state to college, U Conn and Coach Geno were her favorites, and even went to a Final 4 in Denver with her granddaughter, Kelly, and met Coach Geno. Delphine had a strong Christian faith and was a member of the Lutheran Church for 75 years.&nbsp; She was a wonderful wife, mother and doting grandmother. She is survived by her children, Gary (Joyce) Luenenborg, of Piedmont, SD, and Gale (Deb) Luenenborg and Gloria (Jason) Anderson, of North Platte, NE; 12 grandchildren, Kelly Luenenborg, Wyatt (Melanie) Luenenborg,&nbsp;Garett (Brooke) Luenenborg, Jamie (Mark) Matson, Nickie (Chad) Keller,&nbsp;Emily Luenenborg, Craig (Cassey) Wieland, Annie (Geoff) Hughes, Chelsey&nbsp;(Charlie) Martin, and Logan, Kaitlan and Bradey Anderson; 13&nbsp;great-grandchildren and two more on the way; as well as many other&nbsp;family members. Delphine was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; her parents, Floyd&nbsp;and Iva Freeman; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Doris Freeman and&nbsp; Delmar and Doris Freeman. Funeral service will be 9 a.m. on Monday, May 17, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, NE.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Omaha, NE at Evergreen Memorial&nbsp;Cemetery with Eastern Star Rites by Papillion Eastern Star Chapter&nbsp;#114.&nbsp; Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Odean Colonial Chapel at C&nbsp;&amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may&nbsp;be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the&nbsp;NP Shrine Transportation Fund or Great Plains Home Health and Hospice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delphine June Luenenborg  (1925-2021)

Reba Frances (Seybold) Solko passed away May 4, 2021 in North Platte, Nebraska at the age of 58. Reba was born January 14, 1963 in McCook, Nebraska to Ronald and Donna (McKernan) Seybold. She grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1981.

Reba was united in marriage to Bruce Solko on June 4, 1983 in Trenton, NE. To this union, three children were born. Reba and Bruce lived in McCook, NE and Tecumseh, NE before moving to North Platte in 1991. Reba worked as a para-professional for the North Platte Public Schools for 29 years and as a breakfast attendant at the Fairfield Inn and Suites of North Platte.

Reba enjoyed her time volunteering for numerous youth activities. She served as a Girl Scout leader and Girl Scout Cookie Manager for numerous troops in the North Platte and surrounding areas for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp; She also served as a coach for softball, soccer and bowling. She enjoyed bowling on various leagues in North Platte for many years, especially on the leagues that included family members. Reba also enjoyed completing many crafts such as knitting, crocheting, plastic canvas work and cross-stitching. She had made quilts for all her children and grandchildren.

Reba was preceded in death by her parents, Ron and Donna Seybold, in-laws Louis and Irene Solko, grandparents, brother Roy Seybold and aunt and uncle Mary and Dan Fetters.

Left to mourn her passing are her husband Bruce of North Platte, NE,&nbsp; daughter Lisa Kackmeister and son Bryan Solko, both of North Platte, NE, son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Cody Trusty-Solko of Sutherland, NE,&nbsp; grandsons Cage and Jace Kackmeister and Hazence Solko, aunt and uncle Judy and Don Long of Linn, KS. She is also survived by her brother-in-law’s Art (Jane) Solko of Salmon, ID and Doug (Martha) Solko of Buckeye, AZ and sister-in-law’s Colleen (Chuck) Breneman, Deb (Jay) Deselms of Platteville, CO and Bev Anderson of McCook, NE and numerous nieces and nephews.

Service for Reba will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church&nbsp; in North Platte, Nebraska at 1:00 PM with Deacon Matt Irish officiating. Visitation will be held on May 10, 2021 from noon to 7:00 PM at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte with family visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Inurnment at the North Platte Cemetery will occur at a later date.

The family requests casual attire for visitation and the services. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers.

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 </figure>Reba Frances (Seybold) Solko passed away May 4, 2021 in North Platte, Nebraska at the age of 58. Reba was born January 14, 1963 in McCook, Nebraska to Ronald and Donna (McKernan) Seybold. She grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1981.Reba was united in marriage to Bruce Solko on June 4, 1983 in Trenton, NE. To this union, three children were born. Reba and Bruce lived in McCook, NE and Tecumseh, NE before moving to North Platte in 1991. Reba worked as a para-professional for the North Platte Public Schools for 29 years and as a breakfast attendant at the Fairfield Inn and Suites of North Platte.Reba enjoyed her time volunteering for numerous youth activities. She served as a Girl Scout leader and Girl Scout Cookie Manager for numerous troops in the North Platte and surrounding areas for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp; She also served as a coach for softball, soccer and bowling. She enjoyed bowling on various leagues in North Platte for many years, especially on the leagues that included family members. Reba also enjoyed completing many crafts such as knitting, crocheting, plastic canvas work and cross-stitching. She had made quilts for all her children and grandchildren.Reba was preceded in death by her parents, Ron and Donna Seybold, in-laws Louis and Irene Solko, grandparents, brother Roy Seybold and aunt and uncle Mary and Dan Fetters.Left to mourn her passing are her husband Bruce of North Platte, NE,&nbsp; daughter Lisa Kackmeister and son Bryan Solko, both of North Platte, NE, son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Cody Trusty-Solko of Sutherland, NE,&nbsp; grandsons Cage and Jace Kackmeister and Hazence Solko, aunt and uncle Judy and Don Long of Linn, KS. She is also survived by her brother-in-law’s Art (Jane) Solko of Salmon, ID and Doug (Martha) Solko of Buckeye, AZ and sister-in-law’s Colleen (Chuck) Breneman, Deb (Jay) Deselms of Platteville, CO and Bev Anderson of McCook, NE and numerous nieces and nephews.Service for Reba will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church&nbsp; in North Platte, Nebraska at 1:00 PM with Deacon Matt Irish officiating. Visitation will be held on May 10, 2021 from noon to 7:00 PM at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte with family visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Inurnment at the North Platte Cemetery will occur at a later date.The family requests casual attire for visitation and the services. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers.

Reba Frances Solko  (1963-2021)

Rosie C. (Baca) Trujillo was&nbsp; born September 27, 1930 in Julesburg, CO, the daughter of Fred and Rita C. (Chacon) Baca. Rosie attended Julesburg schools and graduated from High School in 1949.

Her first employment was as a 'live in' baby sitter for Petersons in Big Springs, NE. Rose met Luis Trujillo while visiting her oldest brother Ray when they attended a dance at the Airplane Inn in LaJunta, CO. They corresponded by mail and courted for eleven months before getting married on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950 in Rocky Ford, CO.

The couple resided in LaJunta for a year and then in Julesburg, CO for two years and Rosie commuted to Ogallala, NE (before moving to Ogallala) to her first real employment at TRW. She was a line supervisor and later became an executive secretary for presidents of both the Good-All Electric and TRW companies. Rosie worked for the companies for sixteen years and served as President and Vice-President of the TRW Credit Union.&nbsp;

Rosie was the first woman in Keith County, NE to become a certified law enforcement officer, serving as Keith County Deputy Sheriff. For eleven years, Rosie and Luis owned and operated La Paloma, a Mexican food restaurant. From 1986-1990 she worked as a legal secretary for a local attorney. In 1990 she began her career as Child Enforcement Officer. Rosie was also a certified court interpreter for the county and district courts. Later employments included Ogallala Tour &amp; Travel and night auditor at Best Western Motel. Rosie retired in 2012.

She was awarded an Admiralship in the Nebraska Navy and was appointed by Gov. Robert Kerrey to a steering committee for conferences on women business owners. In 1994 Rosie was named "Woman of Distinction" by the Guiding Star Girl Scout Council of western Nebraska and cited as a positive role model. She has served as secretary of the state board of directors of the Nebraska Child Support Enforcement Association. Rosie was named the 1994 Hispanic Woman of the Year by the Nebraskaland Days Mexican Fiesta Committee.

Her number one passion was being active in St. Luke's Catholic Church of Ogallala. She worked with the Hispanic Encuentro team and served on the Altar Society and the parish council. Rosie served on several committees and was a lector and Eucharistic minister. She was also active in the Ogallala/Keith County Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce.&nbsp;

Rosie loved to gamble and she and Luis frequented the casinos, dog races, and dances. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, doing puzzles, and playing scrabble and bingo. She enjoyed writing and making special recipes. The love of her children and grandchildren offered and opportunity to travel. She enjoyed planning entertainment for parties and especially liked dressing up. She became known as "Ogallala's Imelda Marcos" for her collection of many shoes.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Rosie is survived by her daughters; Toni Scusa, of Grand Island, NE; Melissa Trujillo, of Hiawatha, KS; son, Raymond Trujillo, of Fremont, NE; a brother, George (Louise) Baca, Colorado; five grandchildren; Rissa, Kayla, Kerstyn, Lucia and Max; and eight great-grandchildren; Ethan, Annabella, Tristan, Sophia, Ella, Elijah, Jove and Harlow.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband, Luis C. Trujillo in 2012, her son Luis A. Trujillo in 1974, and her great-granddaughter, Alejandra Reyna.&nbsp;A memorial has been established in her memory.&nbsp;

Online condolences may be left by signing the Guest Book at www.drauckerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Rosie C. (Baca) Trujillo was&nbsp; born September 27, 1930 in Julesburg, CO, the daughter of Fred and Rita C. (Chacon) Baca. Rosie attended Julesburg schools and graduated from High School in 1949.Her first employment was as a 'live in' baby sitter for Petersons in Big Springs, NE. Rose met Luis Trujillo while visiting her oldest brother Ray when they attended a dance at the Airplane Inn in LaJunta, CO. They corresponded by mail and courted for eleven months before getting married on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950 in Rocky Ford, CO.The couple resided in LaJunta for a year and then in Julesburg, CO for two years and Rosie commuted to Ogallala, NE (before moving to Ogallala) to her first real employment at TRW. She was a line supervisor and later became an executive secretary for presidents of both the Good-All Electric and TRW companies. Rosie worked for the companies for sixteen years and served as President and Vice-President of the TRW Credit Union.&nbsp;Rosie was the first woman in Keith County, NE to become a certified law enforcement officer, serving as Keith County Deputy Sheriff. For eleven years, Rosie and Luis owned and operated La Paloma, a Mexican food restaurant. From 1986-1990 she worked as a legal secretary for a local attorney. In 1990 she began her career as Child Enforcement Officer. Rosie was also a certified court interpreter for the county and district courts. Later employments included Ogallala Tour &amp; Travel and night auditor at Best Western Motel. Rosie retired in 2012.She was awarded an Admiralship in the Nebraska Navy and was appointed by Gov. Robert Kerrey to a steering committee for conferences on women business owners. In 1994 Rosie was named "Woman of Distinction" by the Guiding Star Girl Scout Council of western Nebraska and cited as a positive role model. She has served as secretary of the state board of directors of the Nebraska Child Support Enforcement Association. Rosie was named the 1994 Hispanic Woman of the Year by the Nebraskaland Days Mexican Fiesta Committee.Her number one passion was being active in St. Luke's Catholic Church of Ogallala. She worked with the Hispanic Encuentro team and served on the Altar Society and the parish council. Rosie served on several committees and was a lector and Eucharistic minister. She was also active in the Ogallala/Keith County Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce.&nbsp;Rosie loved to gamble and she and Luis frequented the casinos, dog races, and dances. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, doing puzzles, and playing scrabble and bingo. She enjoyed writing and making special recipes. The love of her children and grandchildren offered and opportunity to travel. She enjoyed planning entertainment for parties and especially liked dressing up. She became known as "Ogallala's Imelda Marcos" for her collection of many shoes.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Rosie is survived by her daughters; Toni Scusa, of Grand Island, NE; Melissa Trujillo, of Hiawatha, KS; son, Raymond Trujillo, of Fremont, NE; a brother, George (Louise) Baca, Colorado; five grandchildren; Rissa, Kayla, Kerstyn, Lucia and Max; and eight great-grandchildren; Ethan, Annabella, Tristan, Sophia, Ella, Elijah, Jove and Harlow.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband, Luis C. Trujillo in 2012, her son Luis A. Trujillo in 1974, and her great-granddaughter, Alejandra Reyna.&nbsp;A memorial has been established in her memory.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left by signing the Guest Book at www.drauckerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Rosie C. Trujillo  (1930-2021)

Mr. Roger Tinkham, age 78, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Tri-Valley Health Systems in Cambridge, NE from Lewy Body Dementia.

Roger was born July 29, 1942 in Fairbury, NE to parents Guy Wilson Tinkham and Sylvia Irene (Jordan) Tinkham, where he lived on the family farm until age 5. He was one of three siblings.

The family later relocated to Oshkosh, NE where they began the family ranch. Growing up he&nbsp;learned to hunt, fish and work on the ranch. He was a real cowboy rounding up the cattle the old fashioned way on horseback. Roger graduated from Garden County High School with the Class of 1960. He went on to graduate from UNL in 1964 majoring in zoology. Roger began his fourteen year teaching career at McCook Junior and Senior High School, teaching science.

After his teaching career he went to work for the United States Postal Service for 26 years, walking 13 miles a day as a letter carrier.

On June 5, 1968, Roger married the love of his life, Gloria Sue (Richardson) Tinkham in Indianola, NE. The couple became the proud parents of two daughters: Debra and Rogina.

Roger had a love for the outdoors. He especially enjoyed goose hunting in his goose blind with his friend Jamie Forch on the Tinkham ranch. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening and hunting other wild game. Roger and Gloria spent countless hours fishing at all the local lakes, hoping to catch “Walter” the big walleye, always keeping a tally on who caught the most fish. They loved spending time together. His greatest fishing accomplishment was catching a large Marlin in Mexico. Roger loved all dogs, especially his little Lulu. He was a past AAU track coach for his daughters and in the summer months, when he wasn’t busy teaching science, Roger could be found flipping houses. He had a gift of visiting with anyone, and was frequently found at the coffee shop with friends. He was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to celebrate his life include his wife of almost 53 years, Gloria Tinkham of McCook, NE;&nbsp;daughters, Debra (Erik) Chaussee of Omaha, NE and Rogina (Justin) Coleman of North Platte, NE; brother, Stanley (Mary) Tinkham of Meriden, IA; sister, Joyce Helmink of Hickman, NE; and six grandchildren, Chloe Yates, Cameron Chaussee, and Courtney, Bryce, Brady and Leeland Coleman.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, NE.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Cedar Grove Cemetery near Indianola, NE.

Donations in Roger's name are suggested to the McCook Humane Society, PO Box 13, McCook, NE&nbsp; 69001.

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 </figure>Mr. Roger Tinkham, age 78, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Tri-Valley Health Systems in Cambridge, NE from Lewy Body Dementia.Roger was born July 29, 1942 in Fairbury, NE to parents Guy Wilson Tinkham and Sylvia Irene (Jordan) Tinkham, where he lived on the family farm until age 5. He was one of three siblings.The family later relocated to Oshkosh, NE where they began the family ranch. Growing up he&nbsp;learned to hunt, fish and work on the ranch. He was a real cowboy rounding up the cattle the old fashioned way on horseback. Roger graduated from Garden County High School with the Class of 1960. He went on to graduate from UNL in 1964 majoring in zoology. Roger began his fourteen year teaching career at McCook Junior and Senior High School, teaching science.After his teaching career he went to work for the United States Postal Service for 26 years, walking 13 miles a day as a letter carrier.On June 5, 1968, Roger married the love of his life, Gloria Sue (Richardson) Tinkham in Indianola, NE. The couple became the proud parents of two daughters: Debra and Rogina.Roger had a love for the outdoors. He especially enjoyed goose hunting in his goose blind with his friend Jamie Forch on the Tinkham ranch. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening and hunting other wild game. Roger and Gloria spent countless hours fishing at all the local lakes, hoping to catch “Walter” the big walleye, always keeping a tally on who caught the most fish. They loved spending time together. His greatest fishing accomplishment was catching a large Marlin in Mexico. Roger loved all dogs, especially his little Lulu. He was a past AAU track coach for his daughters and in the summer months, when he wasn’t busy teaching science, Roger could be found flipping houses. He had a gift of visiting with anyone, and was frequently found at the coffee shop with friends. He was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook.Roger was preceded in death by his parents.Those left to celebrate his life include his wife of almost 53 years, Gloria Tinkham of McCook, NE;&nbsp;daughters, Debra (Erik) Chaussee of Omaha, NE and Rogina (Justin) Coleman of North Platte, NE; brother, Stanley (Mary) Tinkham of Meriden, IA; sister, Joyce Helmink of Hickman, NE; and six grandchildren, Chloe Yates, Cameron Chaussee, and Courtney, Bryce, Brady and Leeland Coleman.Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, NE.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Cedar Grove Cemetery near Indianola, NE.Donations in Roger's name are suggested to the McCook Humane Society, PO Box 13, McCook, NE&nbsp; 69001.

Roger Tinkham  (1942-2021)

Arta “Jean” (Johnson) Kramer, age 80, of Stapleton, Nebraska passed away May 3, 2021 at NE Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska.

Arta was born February 15, 1941, in Arnold, NE to Arthur and Nedra (Breneman) Johnson. She grew up on the family farm in Gandy, NE. She graduated from the 8th&nbsp;grade in Gandy, NE., and attended high school at the UNSTA, NE College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, graduating with the class of 1958. She graduated from Chadron State Teacher’s College in May 1962. In June 1962, she married Dennis Kramer at the Presbyterian Church in Stapleton, NE. For the next six years she taught Physical Education in Torrington, WY., North Platte, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. She and her husband then moved to Shamrock, TX., and worked in the motel industry. In 1970, they moved to McCook, NE where their daughter Denise was born. They also operated motels in Hereford, TX and Guymon, OK., until finally moving back to Stapleton, NE., where she and her husband worked together in custom farming. Jean continued as a substitute teacher during this time. Later on, she worked at the Vet’s Club in Stapleton.

Jean also served on the Stapleton Library Board, Golf Board and McCain Cemetery Board.

She enjoyed spending time with her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and spending time with her friends, and playing cards.

Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Lyle; her parents, Nedra and Arthur Johnson; 3 sisters, Janice Marie Johnson, Joan Gaites, Arlene Hill; brother-in-law’s and sister-in-laws, Donny (Dottie) Kramer, Skinner (Twyla) Kramer, Eugene (Lenora) Kramer.

Left to mourn is daughter, Denise (Todd) DiGiovanni; grandsons, Dylan and Cade DiGiovanni; brothers, Jim (Jackie) Johnson, Jerry (Donna) Johnson; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorials can be made to the family in honor of Jean.

Memorial service was held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date. The service was livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska was in charge of arrangements

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 </figure>Arta “Jean” (Johnson) Kramer, age 80, of Stapleton, Nebraska passed away May 3, 2021 at NE Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska.Arta was born February 15, 1941, in Arnold, NE to Arthur and Nedra (Breneman) Johnson. She grew up on the family farm in Gandy, NE. She graduated from the 8th&nbsp;grade in Gandy, NE., and attended high school at the UNSTA, NE College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, graduating with the class of 1958. She graduated from Chadron State Teacher’s College in May 1962. In June 1962, she married Dennis Kramer at the Presbyterian Church in Stapleton, NE. For the next six years she taught Physical Education in Torrington, WY., North Platte, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. She and her husband then moved to Shamrock, TX., and worked in the motel industry. In 1970, they moved to McCook, NE where their daughter Denise was born. They also operated motels in Hereford, TX and Guymon, OK., until finally moving back to Stapleton, NE., where she and her husband worked together in custom farming. Jean continued as a substitute teacher during this time. Later on, she worked at the Vet’s Club in Stapleton.Jean also served on the Stapleton Library Board, Golf Board and McCain Cemetery Board.She enjoyed spending time with her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and spending time with her friends, and playing cards.Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Lyle; her parents, Nedra and Arthur Johnson; 3 sisters, Janice Marie Johnson, Joan Gaites, Arlene Hill; brother-in-law’s and sister-in-laws, Donny (Dottie) Kramer, Skinner (Twyla) Kramer, Eugene (Lenora) Kramer.Left to mourn is daughter, Denise (Todd) DiGiovanni; grandsons, Dylan and Cade DiGiovanni; brothers, Jim (Jackie) Johnson, Jerry (Donna) Johnson; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.Memorials can be made to the family in honor of Jean.Memorial service was held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date. The service was livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska was in charge of arrangements

Arta Jean Kramer  (1941-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Samuel O'Dell 'Sam' Crouse, age 73, of Ashby, Nebraska passed away on May 5, 2021 at the Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time at the Ashby Congregational Church in Ashby, Nebraska with Mick McCarthy officiating.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors will be in the Ashby Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Ashby Congregational Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mullen Funeral Home/Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Samuel O'Dell 'Sam' Crouse, age 73, of Ashby, Nebraska passed away on May 5, 2021 at the Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time at the Ashby Congregational Church in Ashby, Nebraska with Mick McCarthy officiating.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors will be in the Ashby Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Ashby Congregational Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mullen Funeral Home/Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com.

Samuel O'Dell 'Sam' Crouse  (1948-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew Donovan Looney, who grew up in Unison and recently fulfilled a longtime dream of living and working on a cattle ranch, died on Friday, April 20, 2021 in a one-vehicle accident near Cody, Nebraska where he had become a valued member of the staff at the sprawling Rocking J Ranch in the northwest corner of the state. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew, age 22, was a graduate of The Hill School and Middleburg Academy.&nbsp; He finished his college studies remotely while also working full time at the ranch and was scheduled to graduate with his class on May 15, 2021. from Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pennsylvania with a degree in agricultural management. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew was born on March 28, 1999 in Winchester, Virginia.&nbsp; He was truly at home outside enjoying nature, horseback riding, lacrosse, hunting and fishing, and hanging with family and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He didn't know a stranger. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He grew up fox hunting with Middleburg Hunt and Piedmont Fox Hounds, where he also worked.&nbsp; While working at the Piedmont Hunt, he not only cleaned the kennels and worked with the hounds but he also cleared the trails, fence lines and built horse jumps. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;That's where he realized he would never be able to have a traditional job or working behind a desk.&nbsp; He like being on the various farms in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties and became interested in eventually working in farming. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He started at the Rocking J Ranch last summer as an intern on the 50,000 acre ranch, owned by one of the nation's premier cattlemen, Jerry Adamson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;After two months of working with the cows, the bulls, the calves, and the beloved horse he rode, Andrew was offered a chance to stay on full-time.&nbsp; In an interview on a brief visit to Virginia last fall, he described his new job as the "opportunity of a lifetime" and exactly what he always dreamed of doing, going all the way back to his elementary school days at Hill School. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew is the son of Gregg and Mary Guest Looney and grew up riding horses, including time in the hunting field.&nbsp; He worked with cows at Whitestone Farm in Aldie while he was attending Middleburg Academy and during summer breaks from his studies at Delaware Valley, where he was enrolled in the school's agriculture business program. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bob Vantrease, a family friends who lives in Upperville and is a retired cattleman himself, had known the Adamson family for years and helped arrange Mr. Looney's internship that started on June 1, 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"He is a great kid," Vantrease said of Andrew last fall.&nbsp; "I've known the Adamsons for more than 50 years, and he's in great hands.&nbsp; He's going to the largest cattle county in the U.S.&nbsp; They've got 165,000 cows and only 6,500 people.&nbsp; They love him.&nbsp; He's an eastern boy and he loves the west.&nbsp; And he's having the time of his life." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew worked with Jerry Adamson's son, Todd, who eventually offered his the full-time job.&nbsp; Todd and his wife, Stacy, welcomed Andrew in as part of the family.&nbsp; He lived on the ranch and quickly became a part of the community. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"It was suposed to be a summer job, just to see if I liked it out there," said Andrew.&nbsp; "After about a month, I was talking with Todd about finishing school.&nbsp; Todd said if I could finish my degree online and I'd like to stay, we could work it out." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Out there, everything is done on horseback," Andrew said.&nbsp; "It's beautiful, wide-open country.&nbsp; You have help, but there's lots of times when you have to figure things out yourself.&nbsp; Sometimes, you just have to make decisions on your own." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew adjusted to his new job right from the start. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"When I first came out here, I was a little nervous," he said.&nbsp; "I didn't know anybody.&nbsp; I was a long way from home.&nbsp; But these are just some of the nicest people I've ever met, and that makes it easy to move across the country.&nbsp; This is the best thing I've ever done." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This is branding season at Rocking J Ranch, and the Adamson Family held a Cowboy Memorial Service during one of four branding sessions on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.&nbsp; During the ceremony, Andrew's horse was led out, fully saddled, but with no rider.&nbsp; There also was a sunrise service at the ranch the next morning. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Back in Virginia, a Celebration of Life Service for Andrew will be held on May 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Whitestone Farm in Aldie.&nbsp; The family has indicated that informal attire, including jeans and cowboy boots, are welcome.&nbsp; Planning is underway to start a scholarship in Andrew's name at The Hill School in Middleburg, Virginia, as well as in Nebraska and Pennsylvania, with details to still be determined. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew is survived by his parents, Gregg &amp; Mary Guest Looney of Unison; his sister, Chloe; two brothers, Henry and Owen; and three grandparents, Janet Looney of Philomont, Patricia Gilbert of Churchville, MD, and Edgar Looney of Fairfax; too many other family members to name; the love of his life, Tatiana 'Tati' Jones of Cody, Nebraska; and an abundance of friends from school, lacrosse, hunting fields and cattle farms in the east and west.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew Donovan Looney, who grew up in Unison and recently fulfilled a longtime dream of living and working on a cattle ranch, died on Friday, April 20, 2021 in a one-vehicle accident near Cody, Nebraska where he had become a valued member of the staff at the sprawling Rocking J Ranch in the northwest corner of the state. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew, age 22, was a graduate of The Hill School and Middleburg Academy.&nbsp; He finished his college studies remotely while also working full time at the ranch and was scheduled to graduate with his class on May 15, 2021. from Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pennsylvania with a degree in agricultural management. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew was born on March 28, 1999 in Winchester, Virginia.&nbsp; He was truly at home outside enjoying nature, horseback riding, lacrosse, hunting and fishing, and hanging with family and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He didn't know a stranger. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He grew up fox hunting with Middleburg Hunt and Piedmont Fox Hounds, where he also worked.&nbsp; While working at the Piedmont Hunt, he not only cleaned the kennels and worked with the hounds but he also cleared the trails, fence lines and built horse jumps. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;That's where he realized he would never be able to have a traditional job or working behind a desk.&nbsp; He like being on the various farms in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties and became interested in eventually working in farming. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He started at the Rocking J Ranch last summer as an intern on the 50,000 acre ranch, owned by one of the nation's premier cattlemen, Jerry Adamson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;After two months of working with the cows, the bulls, the calves, and the beloved horse he rode, Andrew was offered a chance to stay on full-time.&nbsp; In an interview on a brief visit to Virginia last fall, he described his new job as the "opportunity of a lifetime" and exactly what he always dreamed of doing, going all the way back to his elementary school days at Hill School. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew is the son of Gregg and Mary Guest Looney and grew up riding horses, including time in the hunting field.&nbsp; He worked with cows at Whitestone Farm in Aldie while he was attending Middleburg Academy and during summer breaks from his studies at Delaware Valley, where he was enrolled in the school's agriculture business program. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bob Vantrease, a family friends who lives in Upperville and is a retired cattleman himself, had known the Adamson family for years and helped arrange Mr. Looney's internship that started on June 1, 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"He is a great kid," Vantrease said of Andrew last fall.&nbsp; "I've known the Adamsons for more than 50 years, and he's in great hands.&nbsp; He's going to the largest cattle county in the U.S.&nbsp; They've got 165,000 cows and only 6,500 people.&nbsp; They love him.&nbsp; He's an eastern boy and he loves the west.&nbsp; And he's having the time of his life." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew worked with Jerry Adamson's son, Todd, who eventually offered his the full-time job.&nbsp; Todd and his wife, Stacy, welcomed Andrew in as part of the family.&nbsp; He lived on the ranch and quickly became a part of the community. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"It was suposed to be a summer job, just to see if I liked it out there," said Andrew.&nbsp; "After about a month, I was talking with Todd about finishing school.&nbsp; Todd said if I could finish my degree online and I'd like to stay, we could work it out." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Out there, everything is done on horseback," Andrew said.&nbsp; "It's beautiful, wide-open country.&nbsp; You have help, but there's lots of times when you have to figure things out yourself.&nbsp; Sometimes, you just have to make decisions on your own." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew adjusted to his new job right from the start. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"When I first came out here, I was a little nervous," he said.&nbsp; "I didn't know anybody.&nbsp; I was a long way from home.&nbsp; But these are just some of the nicest people I've ever met, and that makes it easy to move across the country.&nbsp; This is the best thing I've ever done." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This is branding season at Rocking J Ranch, and the Adamson Family held a Cowboy Memorial Service during one of four branding sessions on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.&nbsp; During the ceremony, Andrew's horse was led out, fully saddled, but with no rider.&nbsp; There also was a sunrise service at the ranch the next morning. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Back in Virginia, a Celebration of Life Service for Andrew will be held on May 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Whitestone Farm in Aldie.&nbsp; The family has indicated that informal attire, including jeans and cowboy boots, are welcome.&nbsp; Planning is underway to start a scholarship in Andrew's name at The Hill School in Middleburg, Virginia, as well as in Nebraska and Pennsylvania, with details to still be determined. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew is survived by his parents, Gregg &amp; Mary Guest Looney of Unison; his sister, Chloe; two brothers, Henry and Owen; and three grandparents, Janet Looney of Philomont, Patricia Gilbert of Churchville, MD, and Edgar Looney of Fairfax; too many other family members to name; the love of his life, Tatiana 'Tati' Jones of Cody, Nebraska; and an abundance of friends from school, lacrosse, hunting fields and cattle farms in the east and west.

Andrew Donovan Looney  (1999-2021)

Keith Lock Arterburn was born in Holyoke, Colorado on February 5, 1925 to Roley and Ruby (Lock) Arterburn.&nbsp; He died December 26, 2020 at the home of his grandson, Chris and wife, Molly, in Ft. Collins, CO, where he lived since July 15, 2020.

Keith grew up on a ranch west of Imperial, NE, near the Colorado border. There, he developed a love of agriculture that would guide career choices throughout his life.&nbsp; He attended rural schools through seventh grade before transferring to Imperial schools where he graduated from Chase County High School in 1943.

With World War II in full force, agriculture was highly valued. Keith took farm deferments for 15 months to help his parents and neighbors farm. But, after that time, his sense of duty and love of country propelled him to enter the service. He was inducted into the Navy on September 15, 1944 and was sent to bootcamp in Farragut, Idaho. From there, he went to Pearl Harbor where he trained to become a radar operator and was assigned to the U.S.S. Bataan.&nbsp; The Bataan served in the Pacific, spending most of its time near the coast of Japan until the war ended.&nbsp; After brief assignments elsewhere, he was honorably discharged from the Navy on May 17, 1946.

Following the war, Keith attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where he studied vocational agriculture and prepared for a career in teaching. He graduated in 1950 and took a job at Minden High School where he met the love of his life, Hazel Ibsen. They were married August 5, 1951 and moved to Gothenburg, NE to teach at Gothenburg High. Both of their children were born in Gothenburg.&nbsp;

Keith taught through the spring of 1955 then worked in farm supply businesses in Gothenburg and Broken Bow before taking a job as a farm manager for the National Bank of Commerce of Lincoln in December 1961. NBC assigned him to McCook, where the family moved in January of 1962. Representing the interests of absentee or aging owners, Keith managed as many as 60 farms at a time across southwest Nebraska, northwest Kansas, northeast Colorado, and the panhandle of Nebraska. As part of the job, he also appraised and sold land. Although he retired from NBC in the early 90’s, he loved his work in real estate and maintained his realtor’s license until 2017, most recently working for Gateway Realty of McCook.&nbsp;

Beyond his work, Keith was an active member of the community who was especially interested in supporting youth. He served on the school board of the McCook Public Schools, the advisory board and board of directors of York College, and the board of directors of the Cornhusker Christian Children’s Home which he helped found in 1970. To assure children would have a chance to go to church, he drove the “Joy Bus” for 17 years, picking up children for Bible classes at the McCook Church of Christ. In later years, he was an active member of McCook Christian Church where he made it a mission to encourage faith among high school students. &nbsp;

Keith’s zest for life kept him active and vigorous far beyond normal retirement age. He was an avid fan of the Bison and Huskers who attended games and sports of every kind. He loved taking care of his home and yard, exercised to stay in shape, and traveled frequently to visit his children, grandchildren, and friends. He fought valiantly to live as long as he did because he had projects to finish and people to love. His family and all who knew him will miss his ready smile, warm hugs, wisdom, and model of faith.

Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, his parents, his brother, Roley Arterburn, and two sisters, Barbara Banks and Virginia Spady, as well as all of Hazel’s siblings and spouses.

He is survived by his two children – Ann Morrill (and husband Bruce) of Stilwell, KS and David (and wife, Cindy) of Papillion, NE; five grandchildren – Ben Morrill (and wife, Stephanie), Chris Morrill (and wife, Molly), Jeff Arterburn, Kaitlyn Arterburn (and husband, Zach Norwood), and Chad Arterburn (and wife, Audra); five great-grandchildren, McKenna, Connor, Eli, Silas, and Hazel Morrill; one brother, Kermit (and wife, Charlene) of McCook, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He will be best remembered as a man of deep faith who taught and mentored young and old. &nbsp;

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Kelley Park in McCook, NE.&nbsp; Donations in Keith's name are suggested to McCook Christian Church, 507 West B Street, McCook, NE&nbsp; 69001 or York College, 1125 East 8th, York, NE&nbsp; 68467.

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 </figure>Keith Lock Arterburn was born in Holyoke, Colorado on February 5, 1925 to Roley and Ruby (Lock) Arterburn.&nbsp; He died December 26, 2020 at the home of his grandson, Chris and wife, Molly, in Ft. Collins, CO, where he lived since July 15, 2020.Keith grew up on a ranch west of Imperial, NE, near the Colorado border. There, he developed a love of agriculture that would guide career choices throughout his life.&nbsp; He attended rural schools through seventh grade before transferring to Imperial schools where he graduated from Chase County High School in 1943.With World War II in full force, agriculture was highly valued. Keith took farm deferments for 15 months to help his parents and neighbors farm. But, after that time, his sense of duty and love of country propelled him to enter the service. He was inducted into the Navy on September 15, 1944 and was sent to bootcamp in Farragut, Idaho. From there, he went to Pearl Harbor where he trained to become a radar operator and was assigned to the U.S.S. Bataan.&nbsp; The Bataan served in the Pacific, spending most of its time near the coast of Japan until the war ended.&nbsp; After brief assignments elsewhere, he was honorably discharged from the Navy on May 17, 1946.Following the war, Keith attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where he studied vocational agriculture and prepared for a career in teaching. He graduated in 1950 and took a job at Minden High School where he met the love of his life, Hazel Ibsen. They were married August 5, 1951 and moved to Gothenburg, NE to teach at Gothenburg High. Both of their children were born in Gothenburg.&nbsp;Keith taught through the spring of 1955 then worked in farm supply businesses in Gothenburg and Broken Bow before taking a job as a farm manager for the National Bank of Commerce of Lincoln in December 1961. NBC assigned him to McCook, where the family moved in January of 1962. Representing the interests of absentee or aging owners, Keith managed as many as 60 farms at a time across southwest Nebraska, northwest Kansas, northeast Colorado, and the panhandle of Nebraska. As part of the job, he also appraised and sold land. Although he retired from NBC in the early 90’s, he loved his work in real estate and maintained his realtor’s license until 2017, most recently working for Gateway Realty of McCook.&nbsp;Beyond his work, Keith was an active member of the community who was especially interested in supporting youth. He served on the school board of the McCook Public Schools, the advisory board and board of directors of York College, and the board of directors of the Cornhusker Christian Children’s Home which he helped found in 1970. To assure children would have a chance to go to church, he drove the “Joy Bus” for 17 years, picking up children for Bible classes at the McCook Church of Christ. In later years, he was an active member of McCook Christian Church where he made it a mission to encourage faith among high school students. &nbsp;Keith’s zest for life kept him active and vigorous far beyond normal retirement age. He was an avid fan of the Bison and Huskers who attended games and sports of every kind. He loved taking care of his home and yard, exercised to stay in shape, and traveled frequently to visit his children, grandchildren, and friends. He fought valiantly to live as long as he did because he had projects to finish and people to love. His family and all who knew him will miss his ready smile, warm hugs, wisdom, and model of faith.Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, his parents, his brother, Roley Arterburn, and two sisters, Barbara Banks and Virginia Spady, as well as all of Hazel’s siblings and spouses.He is survived by his two children – Ann Morrill (and husband Bruce) of Stilwell, KS and David (and wife, Cindy) of Papillion, NE; five grandchildren – Ben Morrill (and wife, Stephanie), Chris Morrill (and wife, Molly), Jeff Arterburn, Kaitlyn Arterburn (and husband, Zach Norwood), and Chad Arterburn (and wife, Audra); five great-grandchildren, McKenna, Connor, Eli, Silas, and Hazel Morrill; one brother, Kermit (and wife, Charlene) of McCook, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He will be best remembered as a man of deep faith who taught and mentored young and old. &nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Kelley Park in McCook, NE.&nbsp; Donations in Keith's name are suggested to McCook Christian Church, 507 West B Street, McCook, NE&nbsp; 69001 or York College, 1125 East 8th, York, NE&nbsp; 68467.

Keith Lock Arterburn  (1925-2020)

Nancy Juanita Hircock, age 82, of Ansley, NE passed away April 30, 2021 at her home in Ansley, NE.

Funeral services are pending. Memorials are suggested to Ansley United Methodist Church or Ansley EMT’s. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Nancy Juanita Still was born in Thief River Falls, MN to Willard and Olive Lorraine (Engle) Still on April 13, 1939. As a baby, Nancy was baptized in the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Nancy attended school at Thief River Falls until 4th&nbsp;grade.&nbsp; She was involved in Brownies and Girl Scouts. Nancy moved with her family to Beeville, Texas when she was a 5th&nbsp;grader.&nbsp; The family remained in Texas where Nancy was active in Girl Scouts and Methodist Youth Fellowship until the summer before her freshman year of high school.&nbsp; Willard and Lorraine moved the family to Broken Bow, NE which was about half way for the annual movement of the family honey bees from North Dakota to Texas.&nbsp;

Nancy attended Broken Bow High School, graduating with the Class of 1957.&nbsp; While in high school, Nancy excelled in choir, band and 4-H. Nancy was an active Girl Scout and a member of Methodist Youth Fellowship, becoming confirmed and a member of the Methodist Church before graduating from high school.&nbsp; She was a member of the Stella Stitchers 4-H Club where many of her clothing, food, home interior, and canning projects earned her top honors at the Custer County and Nebraska State Fairs.&nbsp;

Nancy was proud of her family’s Masonic heritage where she participated in Job’s Daughters, serving gracefully as Honored Queen of Bethel #20 of Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; Nancy met Francis Lee Hircock during their junior year of high school when Francis attended Broken Bow Schools.&nbsp; In fact, Nancy asked Francis on their first date which was a Job’s Daughter’s dance that fall.

Upon graduation from high school, Nancy attended the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics in January 1961.&nbsp; Nancy Juanita Still was united in marriage to Francis Lee Hircock, Jr. on July 22, 1961 at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; Francis and Nancy had two children, Lee and Sally.&nbsp;

Nancy’s career centered around education and teaching others.&nbsp; She taught in Cozad, East Butler, Silver Creek and substitute taught at Shelton and Bruning.&nbsp; Nancy taught Home Economics at Ansley High School for 29 years from 1970 to 1999.&nbsp; Nancy has had profound impact on many students who have carried the lessons she taught them throughout their life in consumer sciences.&nbsp; Her students can vividly tell you what meals they prepared, what home design they drew, what they made in sewing class and/or how the babies needed constant attention.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Nancy was a faithful wife and Mother providing tremendous support at home while Francis was busy tending to the farming and ranching business. During the summer, Nancy was a judge at many county fairs. &nbsp;She served as President of the Ansley Education Association. She was a member of Eastern Star and PEO Chapter S.&nbsp; Nancy was a gifted singer with a beautiful soprano voice, enjoyed flowers, reading and music.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Nancy loved deeply and will be greatly missed by her family.&nbsp; Nancy is survived by her son, Lee Hircock of Kearney; her daughter and son-in-law, Sally Lynne (Hircock) and Roger Allen Schuett of Chapman; grandsons Ryan Charles Hircock and wife, Brittany (Trausch) of Cairo; Stuart Allen Hircock and wife, Grace (Brodd) of North Bend; and Tanner Lee Hircock of Lincoln; &nbsp;sister and brother-in-law, &nbsp;Wanda (Still) and Bill Melville of Broken Bow; sister-in-law, Joann (Douglass) Still of Anselmo;&nbsp; sister-in-law, Jeanne (Hircock) Hettenbach of White City, KS; and brother- and sister-in-law, Charles and Bonnie (Devish) Hircock of Phoenix, AZ; along with many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hircock was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; her parents; her father- and mother-in-law, Francis and Merna (Peggy) Hircock; brother, Rick Still and brother-in-law, Dean Hettenbach. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nancy Juanita Hircock, age 82, of Ansley, NE passed away April 30, 2021 at her home in Ansley, NE.Funeral services are pending. Memorials are suggested to Ansley United Methodist Church or Ansley EMT’s. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Nancy Juanita Still was born in Thief River Falls, MN to Willard and Olive Lorraine (Engle) Still on April 13, 1939. As a baby, Nancy was baptized in the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Nancy attended school at Thief River Falls until 4th&nbsp;grade.&nbsp; She was involved in Brownies and Girl Scouts. Nancy moved with her family to Beeville, Texas when she was a 5th&nbsp;grader.&nbsp; The family remained in Texas where Nancy was active in Girl Scouts and Methodist Youth Fellowship until the summer before her freshman year of high school.&nbsp; Willard and Lorraine moved the family to Broken Bow, NE which was about half way for the annual movement of the family honey bees from North Dakota to Texas.&nbsp;Nancy attended Broken Bow High School, graduating with the Class of 1957.&nbsp; While in high school, Nancy excelled in choir, band and 4-H. Nancy was an active Girl Scout and a member of Methodist Youth Fellowship, becoming confirmed and a member of the Methodist Church before graduating from high school.&nbsp; She was a member of the Stella Stitchers 4-H Club where many of her clothing, food, home interior, and canning projects earned her top honors at the Custer County and Nebraska State Fairs.&nbsp;Nancy was proud of her family’s Masonic heritage where she participated in Job’s Daughters, serving gracefully as Honored Queen of Bethel #20 of Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; Nancy met Francis Lee Hircock during their junior year of high school when Francis attended Broken Bow Schools.&nbsp; In fact, Nancy asked Francis on their first date which was a Job’s Daughter’s dance that fall.Upon graduation from high school, Nancy attended the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics in January 1961.&nbsp; Nancy Juanita Still was united in marriage to Francis Lee Hircock, Jr. on July 22, 1961 at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; Francis and Nancy had two children, Lee and Sally.&nbsp;Nancy’s career centered around education and teaching others.&nbsp; She taught in Cozad, East Butler, Silver Creek and substitute taught at Shelton and Bruning.&nbsp; Nancy taught Home Economics at Ansley High School for 29 years from 1970 to 1999.&nbsp; Nancy has had profound impact on many students who have carried the lessons she taught them throughout their life in consumer sciences.&nbsp; Her students can vividly tell you what meals they prepared, what home design they drew, what they made in sewing class and/or how the babies needed constant attention.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Nancy was a faithful wife and Mother providing tremendous support at home while Francis was busy tending to the farming and ranching business. During the summer, Nancy was a judge at many county fairs. &nbsp;She served as President of the Ansley Education Association. She was a member of Eastern Star and PEO Chapter S.&nbsp; Nancy was a gifted singer with a beautiful soprano voice, enjoyed flowers, reading and music.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Nancy loved deeply and will be greatly missed by her family.&nbsp; Nancy is survived by her son, Lee Hircock of Kearney; her daughter and son-in-law, Sally Lynne (Hircock) and Roger Allen Schuett of Chapman; grandsons Ryan Charles Hircock and wife, Brittany (Trausch) of Cairo; Stuart Allen Hircock and wife, Grace (Brodd) of North Bend; and Tanner Lee Hircock of Lincoln; &nbsp;sister and brother-in-law, &nbsp;Wanda (Still) and Bill Melville of Broken Bow; sister-in-law, Joann (Douglass) Still of Anselmo;&nbsp; sister-in-law, Jeanne (Hircock) Hettenbach of White City, KS; and brother- and sister-in-law, Charles and Bonnie (Devish) Hircock of Phoenix, AZ; along with many nieces and nephews.Mrs. Hircock was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; her parents; her father- and mother-in-law, Francis and Merna (Peggy) Hircock; brother, Rick Still and brother-in-law, Dean Hettenbach. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nancy Juanita Hircock  (1939-2021)

&nbsp;James “Jim” Ernest Peister Sr, age 82, a lifelong resident of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away Sunday May. 2nd&nbsp;2021 in his home, just below the room where he took his first breath of life on January 29, 1939. He was firstborn son to James Thurston Valentine and Geraldine (Watts) Valentine.&nbsp; The birth residence was built in 1931 by his grandparents, Ernest &amp; Mary Luree (Williams) Watts, and was the home Jim resided in 1968 until his death.&nbsp; His mother, Geraldine (Watts) Valentine married Paul W. Peister in September 1942, who shortly thereafter adopted Jim.

&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1957, studied Accounting at McCook Junior College 1959, and finished college with a major in Public Administration from Denver University in 1961.&nbsp; After college, he proudly joined the United States Marine Corp and served until 1964, earning the rank of E4 Corporal.

&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim returned to Broken Bow from the Marine Corps at age 25 to join his father Paul in the accounting and tax business.&nbsp; A business Jim continued for over 50 years, where he served not only Custer County area residents, but clients from all over the Midwest.&nbsp; Jim specialized in working for area sale barns, ranchers, and farmers.&nbsp; He diligently worked for the residents of Broken Bow in the capacity of City Clerk &amp; Administrator for 30 years.&nbsp; He was certified as a municipal clerk and awarded membership into the International Institute of Municipal Clerks in 1972.&nbsp; He also served as Chairman of the State of Nebraska Municipal Accounting and Finance Section in 1978-79.&nbsp; Jim was awarded Outstanding Municipal Clerk by the League of Nebraska Municipalities in 1982. &nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Jim Peister’s professional career was instrumental in the growth and development of the community of Broken Bow.&nbsp; Melham Park, and Melham Lake, at the time voted top 5 in the nation Olympic size pool; the Broken Bow Living Memorial program; the current 40 unit "High Rise” elderly residence, and 40 additional scattered residences for low-income residents; a controversial Muddy Creek flood project (thank god in September 2019 for that); the replacement of the Fire/Police departments (post 1966 fire destruction), and the establishment of the current city municipal building are all signatures of the service, friendship, and tradition that Jim Peister cultivated within the Broken Bow community. &nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim Peister, the Sportsman, was also very instrumental in Broken Bow and surrounding communities.&nbsp; He was a founding member and guide of the first Broken Bow One Box Pheasant Hunt in 1960, the One Box Sharptail Grouse Hunt in Ashern, Manitoba Canada in 1968, and the Litchfield, Nebraska, Dads, Lads &amp; Lassie Hunt in 1975.&nbsp; These community hunts have positively impacted the lives of hundreds of individuals and families for six decades.&nbsp; Although he may have called it a hobby, he embraced his role as the Broken Bow head swim team coach for 20 years as a second career.&nbsp; His extraordinary influence will undoubtedly continue to be felt for many years to come.&nbsp; In addition to coaching and hunting, Jim was an avid gardener and Cornhusker fan.

&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim Peister is survived by his current wife Leah (Javinar) Peister, whom he joyfully married in October 2010, and his first wife Judy (Schober) Peister.&nbsp; He is also survived by his daughter Ann L. (Peister) Stewart, son James E. Peister, Jr., daughter-in-law Sherri (Morgan) Peister, and four grandchildren: Jacob, Nakia, Morgan, and Mitchell, his two sisters Linda (Peister) Conn of Talent, OR and Deb (Peister) Bliven of Salem, OR; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial services will be held at Govier Brothers of Broken Bow, Nebraska on Saturday, May 15th&nbsp;2021 at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow at Broken Bow Cemetery with military honors. 

&nbsp; Visitation will take place May 13th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary with the family greeting friends 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. 

&nbsp; &nbsp;Jim’s family will be collecting donations for his chosen memorials to the Living Tree Memorial in Melham Park, a One Box Pheasant Hunt Benefit, with youth sportsman development projects, and to the Melham Hospital organization.&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;James “Jim” Ernest Peister Sr, age 82, a lifelong resident of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away Sunday May. 2nd&nbsp;2021 in his home, just below the room where he took his first breath of life on January 29, 1939. He was firstborn son to James Thurston Valentine and Geraldine (Watts) Valentine.&nbsp; The birth residence was built in 1931 by his grandparents, Ernest &amp; Mary Luree (Williams) Watts, and was the home Jim resided in 1968 until his death.&nbsp; His mother, Geraldine (Watts) Valentine married Paul W. Peister in September 1942, who shortly thereafter adopted Jim.&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1957, studied Accounting at McCook Junior College 1959, and finished college with a major in Public Administration from Denver University in 1961.&nbsp; After college, he proudly joined the United States Marine Corp and served until 1964, earning the rank of E4 Corporal.&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim returned to Broken Bow from the Marine Corps at age 25 to join his father Paul in the accounting and tax business.&nbsp; A business Jim continued for over 50 years, where he served not only Custer County area residents, but clients from all over the Midwest.&nbsp; Jim specialized in working for area sale barns, ranchers, and farmers.&nbsp; He diligently worked for the residents of Broken Bow in the capacity of City Clerk &amp; Administrator for 30 years.&nbsp; He was certified as a municipal clerk and awarded membership into the International Institute of Municipal Clerks in 1972.&nbsp; He also served as Chairman of the State of Nebraska Municipal Accounting and Finance Section in 1978-79.&nbsp; Jim was awarded Outstanding Municipal Clerk by the League of Nebraska Municipalities in 1982. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim Peister’s professional career was instrumental in the growth and development of the community of Broken Bow.&nbsp; Melham Park, and Melham Lake, at the time voted top 5 in the nation Olympic size pool; the Broken Bow Living Memorial program; the current 40 unit "High Rise” elderly residence, and 40 additional scattered residences for low-income residents; a controversial Muddy Creek flood project (thank god in September 2019 for that); the replacement of the Fire/Police departments (post 1966 fire destruction), and the establishment of the current city municipal building are all signatures of the service, friendship, and tradition that Jim Peister cultivated within the Broken Bow community. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim Peister, the Sportsman, was also very instrumental in Broken Bow and surrounding communities.&nbsp; He was a founding member and guide of the first Broken Bow One Box Pheasant Hunt in 1960, the One Box Sharptail Grouse Hunt in Ashern, Manitoba Canada in 1968, and the Litchfield, Nebraska, Dads, Lads &amp; Lassie Hunt in 1975.&nbsp; These community hunts have positively impacted the lives of hundreds of individuals and families for six decades.&nbsp; Although he may have called it a hobby, he embraced his role as the Broken Bow head swim team coach for 20 years as a second career.&nbsp; His extraordinary influence will undoubtedly continue to be felt for many years to come.&nbsp; In addition to coaching and hunting, Jim was an avid gardener and Cornhusker fan.&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim Peister is survived by his current wife Leah (Javinar) Peister, whom he joyfully married in October 2010, and his first wife Judy (Schober) Peister.&nbsp; He is also survived by his daughter Ann L. (Peister) Stewart, son James E. Peister, Jr., daughter-in-law Sherri (Morgan) Peister, and four grandchildren: Jacob, Nakia, Morgan, and Mitchell, his two sisters Linda (Peister) Conn of Talent, OR and Deb (Peister) Bliven of Salem, OR; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial services will be held at Govier Brothers of Broken Bow, Nebraska on Saturday, May 15th&nbsp;2021 at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow at Broken Bow Cemetery with military honors. &nbsp; Visitation will take place May 13th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary with the family greeting friends 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. &nbsp; &nbsp;Jim’s family will be collecting donations for his chosen memorials to the Living Tree Memorial in Melham Park, a One Box Pheasant Hunt Benefit, with youth sportsman development projects, and to the Melham Hospital organization.&nbsp;

James Ernest Peister  (1939-2021)

Martha 'Marty' Barker, age 85, formerly of North Platte, Nebraska, peacefully passed away April 30, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska. Martha was born January 17, 1936, in David City, Nebraska to Bernard and&nbsp;Wilhelmina&nbsp; (Helmes) Van Ampting.&nbsp; Martha and her siblings were raised&nbsp;in the Catholic Church and worked hard on the family farm. She married Leonard Barker and they moved to Grand Island, Nebraska where their&nbsp;kids were born.&nbsp; Soon after, the Barker family moved to North Platte, Nebraska and&nbsp;she devoted herself to being the best mother!! She loved and adored her&nbsp;children, Brenda, Lennie and Randy. For 25+ years, Marty worked at Ramada Inn.&nbsp; She instilled a very strong work ethic within her children and, as Marty worked extremely hard, she provided the best life for her family.&nbsp; She was very committed to her Catholic faith, her church (St. Patrick's) and raised her children in the Catholic schools. Marty was a very good cook who shared her love of cooking with others...as her grandchildren can attest to.&nbsp; Being Grandma meant the world to Marty!&nbsp; She loved coloring, reading, and watching cartoons and Jeopardy with her grandkids as well as making her prized vanilla malts for them. Marty is survived by her children, Brenda Punteney of Omaha, Nebraska, Leonard&nbsp;(Lennie) Barker of Bellevue, Nebraska and Randy (Nikki) Barker of North Platte, Nebraska;&nbsp;grandsons, Ty (Erika), Barker, Jace Barker, and Treyce Barker;&nbsp;granddaughter, Jernie Barker; her brother, Al Van Ampting of St. Joe,&nbsp;Missouri; sister, Wilma Ottis, of Norfolk, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews that&nbsp;she loved so much. She was proceeded in death by her grandson, TJ Barker; her parents, Bernard and Wilhelmina Van Ampting; brother, Joe Van Ampting; her twin,&nbsp;Mary Van Ampting; and sister, Josephine Drueppel, all of whom she loved&nbsp;and touched deeply. Please join the family in celebrating Marty's life at noon on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte with Deacon Matt Irish&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; The&nbsp;memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or at Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Martha 'Marty' Barker, age 85, formerly of North Platte, Nebraska, peacefully passed away April 30, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska. Martha was born January 17, 1936, in David City, Nebraska to Bernard and&nbsp;Wilhelmina&nbsp; (Helmes) Van Ampting.&nbsp; Martha and her siblings were raised&nbsp;in the Catholic Church and worked hard on the family farm. She married Leonard Barker and they moved to Grand Island, Nebraska where their&nbsp;kids were born.&nbsp; Soon after, the Barker family moved to North Platte, Nebraska and&nbsp;she devoted herself to being the best mother!! She loved and adored her&nbsp;children, Brenda, Lennie and Randy. For 25+ years, Marty worked at Ramada Inn.&nbsp; She instilled a very strong work ethic within her children and, as Marty worked extremely hard, she provided the best life for her family.&nbsp; She was very committed to her Catholic faith, her church (St. Patrick's) and raised her children in the Catholic schools. Marty was a very good cook who shared her love of cooking with others...as her grandchildren can attest to.&nbsp; Being Grandma meant the world to Marty!&nbsp; She loved coloring, reading, and watching cartoons and Jeopardy with her grandkids as well as making her prized vanilla malts for them. Marty is survived by her children, Brenda Punteney of Omaha, Nebraska, Leonard&nbsp;(Lennie) Barker of Bellevue, Nebraska and Randy (Nikki) Barker of North Platte, Nebraska;&nbsp;grandsons, Ty (Erika), Barker, Jace Barker, and Treyce Barker;&nbsp;granddaughter, Jernie Barker; her brother, Al Van Ampting of St. Joe,&nbsp;Missouri; sister, Wilma Ottis, of Norfolk, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews that&nbsp;she loved so much. She was proceeded in death by her grandson, TJ Barker; her parents, Bernard and Wilhelmina Van Ampting; brother, Joe Van Ampting; her twin,&nbsp;Mary Van Ampting; and sister, Josephine Drueppel, all of whom she loved&nbsp;and touched deeply. Please join the family in celebrating Marty's life at noon on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte with Deacon Matt Irish&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; The&nbsp;memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or at Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Martha 'Marty' Barker  (1936-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nadene Lafferty, age 98, a longtime resident of Danbury, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, Mat 5, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Oberlin, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on July 7, 1922. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation with family present will be held on Sunday afternoon, May 9, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, May 10, 2021 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating.&nbsp; Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon, May 10, 2021 at the Danbury-Marion Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family of Nadene Lafferty for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nadene Lafferty, age 98, a longtime resident of Danbury, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, Mat 5, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Oberlin, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on July 7, 1922. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation with family present will be held on Sunday afternoon, May 9, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, May 10, 2021 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating.&nbsp; Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon, May 10, 2021 at the Danbury-Marion Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family of Nadene Lafferty for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Nadene Lafferty  (1922-2021)

Dickie Paul Edelman, age 63, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away May 6, 2021 at his home. He was born May 7, 1957 to Dick and Bonnie (Sweet) Edelman in Seneca, Nebraska.

Dickie grew up in Seneca. In 1972 he moved to Mullen, Nebraska and graduated from Mullen High School with the class of 1975.&nbsp; On July 2, 1976 he married the love of his life, Jean Ann Christensen. The couple made their home in Dickens, Nebraska where he worked for Holm's Well Drilling. Dickie was a ranchhand for several years and then moved to North Platte, Nebraska where he worked for Nebraskaland Tire, T.O. Haas Tire and then became a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad. He retired in May of 2019.

Dickie loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing camping and golf. He played softball with the Eagle’s team for number of years. Dickie also loved building knives and was very proud of his creations. He enjoyed the rodeo and volunteered 25+ years with the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Dickie was a member of the Eagle’s club.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Edelman of North Platte, Nebraska; two children, Bill (Tabitha) Edelman of North Platte, Nebraska, Jana (Jade Gracey) Cox of Gothenburg, Nebraska; grandchildren, Megan Cox, Kade Cox, Rhett Edelman, Rhys Edelman; siblings, Catherine “Cap” (Don) Dillon of Cozad, Nebraska, Gail (Jim) Herrmann of Nenzel, Nebraska, Sue (Jim) Maire of Gretna, Nebraska; in-laws, Dewayne (Kathy) Christensen of Idaho, Larry (Cindy) Christensen of Wallace, Nebraska, Tammy (Jeff) Dugger of North Platte, Nebraska and Sue (Dirk) Higgins of North Platte, Nebraska; and numerous other family members and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother Bill Edelman.

Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be held 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Reverend John Sexon officiating. Visitation will be held noon-7:00 P.M., with family present 5:00-7:00, Monday, May 10, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. The service will be livestreamed via the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

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 </figure>Dickie Paul Edelman, age 63, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away May 6, 2021 at his home. He was born May 7, 1957 to Dick and Bonnie (Sweet) Edelman in Seneca, Nebraska.Dickie grew up in Seneca. In 1972 he moved to Mullen, Nebraska and graduated from Mullen High School with the class of 1975.&nbsp; On July 2, 1976 he married the love of his life, Jean Ann Christensen. The couple made their home in Dickens, Nebraska where he worked for Holm's Well Drilling. Dickie was a ranchhand for several years and then moved to North Platte, Nebraska where he worked for Nebraskaland Tire, T.O. Haas Tire and then became a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad. He retired in May of 2019.Dickie loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing camping and golf. He played softball with the Eagle’s team for number of years. Dickie also loved building knives and was very proud of his creations. He enjoyed the rodeo and volunteered 25+ years with the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Dickie was a member of the Eagle’s club.Survivors include his wife, Jean Edelman of North Platte, Nebraska; two children, Bill (Tabitha) Edelman of North Platte, Nebraska, Jana (Jade Gracey) Cox of Gothenburg, Nebraska; grandchildren, Megan Cox, Kade Cox, Rhett Edelman, Rhys Edelman; siblings, Catherine “Cap” (Don) Dillon of Cozad, Nebraska, Gail (Jim) Herrmann of Nenzel, Nebraska, Sue (Jim) Maire of Gretna, Nebraska; in-laws, Dewayne (Kathy) Christensen of Idaho, Larry (Cindy) Christensen of Wallace, Nebraska, Tammy (Jeff) Dugger of North Platte, Nebraska and Sue (Dirk) Higgins of North Platte, Nebraska; and numerous other family members and many friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother Bill Edelman.Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Services will be held 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Reverend John Sexon officiating. Visitation will be held noon-7:00 P.M., with family present 5:00-7:00, Monday, May 10, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. The service will be livestreamed via the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

Dickie Paul Edelman  (1957-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose Marie Drake, age 90, of Sargent, Nebraska passed away on May 6, 2021 at her home in Sargent.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Moulton Cemetery near Almeria, Nebraska.&nbsp; A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 9, 2021 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose Marie Drake was born on January 17, 1931 in Milburn, Nebraska to Earl and Ula (Holmes) Cochran.&nbsp; Rose attended Country School at Madison Square, and then graduated from Taylor High School in 1948.&nbsp; In June of 1948, Rose married Clyde Alan Drake.&nbsp; The couple made their home in Sargent, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose was a Cub Scout Leader for many years.&nbsp; Rose always had an extra plate at the dinner table, or bed for a child in need, or a place to stay.&nbsp; Rose enjoyed sewing baby quilts and giving them to anyone with a newborn.&nbsp; Rose was a very caring person, always willing to help anyone in need. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose is survived by her sons, Mike (Wanda) Drake of Sargent, Nebraska and Scott (Kelly) Drake of Broken Bow, Nebraska; her daughter, Gayelynn Felker of Sargent, nebraska; five grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; her parents, Earl &amp; Ula Cochran; a daughter, Clydean; and one brother and one sister.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose Marie Drake, age 90, of Sargent, Nebraska passed away on May 6, 2021 at her home in Sargent.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Moulton Cemetery near Almeria, Nebraska.&nbsp; A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 9, 2021 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose Marie Drake was born on January 17, 1931 in Milburn, Nebraska to Earl and Ula (Holmes) Cochran.&nbsp; Rose attended Country School at Madison Square, and then graduated from Taylor High School in 1948.&nbsp; In June of 1948, Rose married Clyde Alan Drake.&nbsp; The couple made their home in Sargent, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose was a Cub Scout Leader for many years.&nbsp; Rose always had an extra plate at the dinner table, or bed for a child in need, or a place to stay.&nbsp; Rose enjoyed sewing baby quilts and giving them to anyone with a newborn.&nbsp; Rose was a very caring person, always willing to help anyone in need. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose is survived by her sons, Mike (Wanda) Drake of Sargent, Nebraska and Scott (Kelly) Drake of Broken Bow, Nebraska; her daughter, Gayelynn Felker of Sargent, nebraska; five grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; her parents, Earl &amp; Ula Cochran; a daughter, Clydean; and one brother and one sister.

Rose Marie Drake  (1931-2021)

Jonathan Lloyd Cole, age 59, passed away at his home in Trenton, Nebraska on April 30, 2021. He was born April 30, 1962 in Englewood, Colorado to Joseph N. and S. Virginia (Thomas) Cole. He was the youngest of six children. Jon attended Denver East High School, McCook College and Columbia School of Broadcasting graduating in 1990. Jon was chosen to be a representative of Denver East High School to travel to Mexico as an exchange student. He spoke fluent Spanish.

Jon worked for Marriot Hotel after graduation in Denver, Colorado. He was employed by two local radio stations in the area and one in Harlingen, Texas. After returning to Trenton, he worked for many years in the retail industry until his health failed. After a tragic motorcycle accident in Denver in 1984, Jon experienced a traumatic brain injury. As a result of this his whole world changed at 23 years old. After a difficult recovery he moved to Nebraska to be with family.

Jon loved his family, especially his many nieces and nephews. He was an avid classical rock fan he could tell you who wrote the song, who performed the song, what album it was on, and the date it was released. Anyone who knew him found out quickly that he was a diehard Denver Bronco fan. He was definitely one of a kind, he always had a big smile for everyone, and an amazing sense of humor. He teased his nephews and nieces unmercifully and they loved him. He could charm anyone, especially his older female customers. He was a member of the Church of God for many years. His greatest joy was singing in the Praise Team at church services.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph N. Cole and S. Virginia Cole-Scarbrough; and his sister, Jerilyn Cole.

Jon is survived by his sisters, Joleen Reeder and Jan Cole, both of Trenton, Nebraska; two brothers, Joseph (Jill) Cole of Trenton, Nebraska and James (Zulema) Cole of Enid, Oklahoma; numerous nieces and nephews; and his stepfather, Gary Scarbrough of Trenton, Nebraska.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Church of God in Trenton, Nebraska with Kyle Nichols providing words of comfort.&nbsp; Interment followed the services in the Cornell Cemetery in rural Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the family of Jon Cole for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Jonathan Lloyd Cole, age 59, passed away at his home in Trenton, Nebraska on April 30, 2021. He was born April 30, 1962 in Englewood, Colorado to Joseph N. and S. Virginia (Thomas) Cole. He was the youngest of six children. Jon attended Denver East High School, McCook College and Columbia School of Broadcasting graduating in 1990. Jon was chosen to be a representative of Denver East High School to travel to Mexico as an exchange student. He spoke fluent Spanish.Jon worked for Marriot Hotel after graduation in Denver, Colorado. He was employed by two local radio stations in the area and one in Harlingen, Texas. After returning to Trenton, he worked for many years in the retail industry until his health failed. After a tragic motorcycle accident in Denver in 1984, Jon experienced a traumatic brain injury. As a result of this his whole world changed at 23 years old. After a difficult recovery he moved to Nebraska to be with family.Jon loved his family, especially his many nieces and nephews. He was an avid classical rock fan he could tell you who wrote the song, who performed the song, what album it was on, and the date it was released. Anyone who knew him found out quickly that he was a diehard Denver Bronco fan. He was definitely one of a kind, he always had a big smile for everyone, and an amazing sense of humor. He teased his nephews and nieces unmercifully and they loved him. He could charm anyone, especially his older female customers. He was a member of the Church of God for many years. His greatest joy was singing in the Praise Team at church services.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph N. Cole and S. Virginia Cole-Scarbrough; and his sister, Jerilyn Cole.Jon is survived by his sisters, Joleen Reeder and Jan Cole, both of Trenton, Nebraska; two brothers, Joseph (Jill) Cole of Trenton, Nebraska and James (Zulema) Cole of Enid, Oklahoma; numerous nieces and nephews; and his stepfather, Gary Scarbrough of Trenton, Nebraska.Funeral services were held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Church of God in Trenton, Nebraska with Kyle Nichols providing words of comfort.&nbsp; Interment followed the services in the Cornell Cemetery in rural Hitchcock County, Nebraska.Memorials are suggested to the family of Jon Cole for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Jonathan Lloyd Cole  (1962-2021)

Larry Trenary, age 81, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, NE.&nbsp;

Larry was born on May 27th, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Elza and Erma (Shafer) Trenary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He attended grade school in Arthur, Maxwell, and Lincoln, Nebraska and attended High School at Lincoln Northeast and played basketball and then graduating in 1957. He shared a roping arena with Terry McGinely in Lincoln and spent spare time practicing roping.&nbsp; He attended College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California, where he first learned the art of Dally Roping&nbsp; with a very good friend. He loved to come the family ranch in Arthur and spent all his summers there working and roping in his spare time. Larry spent time with his Uncle Lawrence Shaw at Sutherland, Nebraska, where he roped.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On December 9th, he was united in marriage to Sonja Mickelson in Sterling, Colorado and&nbsp; they became the parents of 2 sons, Bret Lawrence and Troy Alan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He rodeod Pro and competed in Cheyenne, Pendleton, Fort Worth, Odessa, Chicago and Denver Stock Show to name a few. He went on to win many titles in Calf Roping, All Around, and was runner-up Steer Wrestler and Team Roping Champion in the Nebraska Rodeo Association and the Mid States Rodeo Assoc.&nbsp; In 1997 he and his partner Tony Tonozzi of Colorado won the World Team Roping Title at the USTRC Finals in Gutherie, Okla. He was so thrilled when in 2014, Jhett and his partner accomplished the same thing. In&nbsp; 2015 he was inducted into the Nebraska Cowboy Hall of Fame. He loved having young friends of his family stay at the ranch and they fine tuned the sport of Team Roping. There was always a bunch pulling in to rope and he loved them all,&nbsp; he couldn’t wait for them to show up.&nbsp; He spent a lot of time with his two sons, in the arena fine tuning the art of team roping and his son Bret went on to the Pro Circuit and the NFR in 1987.&nbsp;

His family was his life and he loved his grandson Jhett and granddaughter Mercedes, who took up the sport of roping and were very successful. If he couldn’t attend their rodeos, he would wait by the phone to see how their weekends went. He was so happy when Mercedes was the 2019 NSRA champion Mixed Team Roper. He thought they were the greatest kids on earth.&nbsp; After he crawled off of his team roping horse at the age of 70 and announced he was retired from the sport he took up back grounding calves which he thoroughly enjoyed watching them grow, and attended cattle sales all around to purchase them. Larry was a friend to all and loved to help anyone with their roping questions and tips on background calves.

He lived a full life until sickness overcome him but lived it to the fullest.

Larry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sonja, of Arthur, NE; 2 sons; Bret (DeeDee) Trenary and Troy Trenary; 2 grandchildren, Jhett Trenary and Mercedes Trenary (fiancé Brandon Swanson); a brother, Sam Trenary of Fullerton, CA; 5 nieces, 1 nephew and their spouses.&nbsp;

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Mountain time, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in the Arthur High School Gymnasium in Arthur with Pastor Blake Wilkes and AB Cox officiating.&nbsp;

Online condolences may be left by going to www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the share a memory button. The service will be recorded and put onto the website after the service.&nbsp;

A memorial has been established to the Arthur Ambulance and the Arthur Rural Fire Protecting District in Larry's name.&nbsp;

Draucker Funeral Home in Ogallala, NE has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Larry Trenary, age 81, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, NE.&nbsp;Larry was born on May 27th, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Elza and Erma (Shafer) Trenary.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended grade school in Arthur, Maxwell, and Lincoln, Nebraska and attended High School at Lincoln Northeast and played basketball and then graduating in 1957. He shared a roping arena with Terry McGinely in Lincoln and spent spare time practicing roping.&nbsp; He attended College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California, where he first learned the art of Dally Roping&nbsp; with a very good friend. He loved to come the family ranch in Arthur and spent all his summers there working and roping in his spare time. Larry spent time with his Uncle Lawrence Shaw at Sutherland, Nebraska, where he roped.&nbsp;&nbsp;On December 9th, he was united in marriage to Sonja Mickelson in Sterling, Colorado and&nbsp; they became the parents of 2 sons, Bret Lawrence and Troy Alan.&nbsp;&nbsp;He rodeod Pro and competed in Cheyenne, Pendleton, Fort Worth, Odessa, Chicago and Denver Stock Show to name a few. He went on to win many titles in Calf Roping, All Around, and was runner-up Steer Wrestler and Team Roping Champion in the Nebraska Rodeo Association and the Mid States Rodeo Assoc.&nbsp; In 1997 he and his partner Tony Tonozzi of Colorado won the World Team Roping Title at the USTRC Finals in Gutherie, Okla. He was so thrilled when in 2014, Jhett and his partner accomplished the same thing. In&nbsp; 2015 he was inducted into the Nebraska Cowboy Hall of Fame. He loved having young friends of his family stay at the ranch and they fine tuned the sport of Team Roping. There was always a bunch pulling in to rope and he loved them all,&nbsp; he couldn’t wait for them to show up.&nbsp; He spent a lot of time with his two sons, in the arena fine tuning the art of team roping and his son Bret went on to the Pro Circuit and the NFR in 1987.&nbsp;His family was his life and he loved his grandson Jhett and granddaughter Mercedes, who took up the sport of roping and were very successful. If he couldn’t attend their rodeos, he would wait by the phone to see how their weekends went. He was so happy when Mercedes was the 2019 NSRA champion Mixed Team Roper. He thought they were the greatest kids on earth.&nbsp; After he crawled off of his team roping horse at the age of 70 and announced he was retired from the sport he took up back grounding calves which he thoroughly enjoyed watching them grow, and attended cattle sales all around to purchase them. Larry was a friend to all and loved to help anyone with their roping questions and tips on background calves.He lived a full life until sickness overcome him but lived it to the fullest.Larry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sonja, of Arthur, NE; 2 sons; Bret (DeeDee) Trenary and Troy Trenary; 2 grandchildren, Jhett Trenary and Mercedes Trenary (fiancé Brandon Swanson); a brother, Sam Trenary of Fullerton, CA; 5 nieces, 1 nephew and their spouses.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Mountain time, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in the Arthur High School Gymnasium in Arthur with Pastor Blake Wilkes and AB Cox officiating.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left by going to www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the share a memory button. The service will be recorded and put onto the website after the service.&nbsp;A memorial has been established to the Arthur Ambulance and the Arthur Rural Fire Protecting District in Larry's name.&nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home in Ogallala, NE has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Larry Trenary  (1939-2021)

Jane Louise McGinley Walker, age 78, of Ogallala, Nebraska, and formerly of Keystone, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Ogallala.&nbsp;

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Arthur County Fairgrounds arena.&nbsp; Please dress casually. Refreshments and reminiscing at the Veterans Memorial Hall building immediately following the service.&nbsp;

Jane, Janie, “Mom”, “Grandma Jane”, “Grammy Jane” as she was affectionately called by her cherished family &amp; even by some of her customers &amp; coworkers at her job at Walmart, was born in Ogallala, Nebraska on December 6, 1942. She was adopted by George T. McGinley Jr. and Ada Forsyth McGinley. Her parents raised her on the McGinley Ranch homestead west of Keystone, Nebraska where she lived with her parents, brother Terry and her beloved grandmother, “MeMe”. Later raising her family there alongside her brother Terry and his wife Chris &amp; their family.&nbsp;

Jane attended school in Keystone and St. Luke’s Catholic school in Ogallala. She graduated from Ogallala High School in 1960. She still enjoyed gatherings with classmates at monthly luncheons and Carol’s house.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Her youth was spent being a ranch girl and anything outdoors (Which didn’t always make Mama Ada happy!). She loved riding horses to the neighbors, moving cattle, bottle feeding calves, branding, shipping cattle or just helping the light of her life, her Daddy George with ranch chores and activities. She truly loved the joys of ranch life. Jane had success and happiness in horse 4H, Nebraska high school rodeo and she was the 1959 Ogallala Roundup princess. She found joy on a horse, whether just riding everywhere to visit friends, running barrels or pleasure riding. She enjoyed adventures at the Whitetail Creek which ran through the ranch. It may be swimming, looking for critters or just hanging out with a friend.&nbsp;

Jane married Bill Walker of Broken Bow, Nebraska on January 28, 1961 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. They had three children, Debra (1962), Donald (1964) and James Bradley -J.B. (1967) whom they raised on the main ranch at Keystone until they moved to the North part of the ranch a few miles away. After she married, she continued to do everything needed on the ranch from cooking for hired men on occasion, ranch work, brandings, moving cattle, or anything needed, if it was outdoors. She continued to love ranch life. If there was an animal to raise, she had it: including rabbits, chickens, guineas, goats, horses, and dogs. They also enjoyed their card club and playing cards or dominos with her in-laws and enjoyed hosting or attending the McGinley and Walker family reunions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Their kids attended Keystone school and a small country school and eventually went to Arthur for high school, which began their ties to the Arthur community.&nbsp; &nbsp;After the ranch sold, they bought an acreage south of Ogallala but kept their connections to Arthur by leasing &amp; running the “Country Inn Cafe” and having a small rental there with a traveling video business on the side. Anything to be around people.&nbsp;

After her divorce when the children were grown, she moved to North Platte, Nebraska to work and live. Again, involving people, she worked at Video Kingdom as well as beginning her 26-year venture working for Walmart up until her death. Most of it in North Platte, but when Ogallala opened a store, she relocated to Ogallala to be closer to family and their activities. She made many dear friends while at Video Kingdom and Walmart and went on some fun adventures such as Comstock with coworkers and friends. Her friendships continued at her job at Walmart in Ogallala with her latest job being the greeter/counter when the pandemic hit. She loved her job, handing out stickers to the many kids who came in and greeting customers, many whom she called her friends. She’d worked for her manager, Christel for 14 years. She may have missed counting a person or two while she took time to visit with everyone!&nbsp;

Jane’s pride and joy were her kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and her kid’s dogs. She rarely missed an activity, sporting event, rodeo, birthday, Christmas gathering, play, concert, baptism, or anything that involved her family. If she knew about it, you could count on her being there in the stands and watching and cheering from somewhere nearby. She loved being involved in their lives! Jane had a reputation for taking photos of not only her kids but everyone else’s too. Then later she was the videographer and scorekeeper for her grandkid’s sports or rodeos. In recent years when her grandkids activities slowed other than rodeos, you could find her at the tennis courts watching her daughter and granddaughter play, enjoying the outdoors with the dogs or occasionally at the legion playing Bingo. She still traveled everywhere to any event that involved family, animals or sometimes just to go for a ride somewhere or a Mexican meal with grandkids. Ask her and it was always -“I’ll be there or when are you picking me up?”

Jane was involved with many organizations through the years; 4H, Nebraska High School Rodeo Association, St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Keystone Library Club, Pack backers of Arthur, AKC Kennel Club, Nebraska Cattlewomen, Ogallala bowling league, American Quarter Horse Association, Ogallala Moose Lodge as well as anything her children were participating in throughout the years.&nbsp;

Those left to cherish the beautiful memories include: daughter, Deb (Paul) Cleveland of Keystone, Nebraska; sons, Don (Lori) and J.B. (friend Stefani) both of Arthur, Nebraska; grandchildren and great grandchildren Jade Cleveland of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brody (Jenna) Cleveland of Ogallala, Nebraska, Annie Cleveland of Keystone, Nebraska, Tyler (Sammy) Walker, Cooper and Cody of Mullen, Nebraska, Jace Walker and Berklei of Arthur, Nebraska, Mikaela Walker of Imperial, Nebraska,&nbsp; Mackenzie (Connor) Merrill of Paxton, Nebraska,&nbsp; Hunter (Taylor) Walker, Treg and Quincie of Arthur, Nebraska and Gunner Walker (friend Lacey) of Arthur, Nebraska; brother, Terry McGinley of Bandera, Texas; grand dogs Miley, Zoey, Coors and all the others; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and her multitude of friends and coworkers.&nbsp;

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ada, Grandparents Anna “Meme” and Adam Forsyth, and George and Margaret McGinley Sr, mother &amp; father-in-law, Laura and Robert Walker, sister-in-law, Chris, several dogs and family and friends.&nbsp;

Memorial are suggested to the Ogallala Round-up Rodeo, Arthur County Fair and Rodeo, the Unity Project -Collister Park renovation or the donor’s choice in Jane’s name.

Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the share a memory button. The service will be recorded and posted after the service.&nbsp;

A memorial services will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Mountain time at the Arthur County Fairgrounds in Arthur, Nebraska.

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

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 </figure>Jane Louise McGinley Walker, age 78, of Ogallala, Nebraska, and formerly of Keystone, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Ogallala.&nbsp;A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Arthur County Fairgrounds arena.&nbsp; Please dress casually. Refreshments and reminiscing at the Veterans Memorial Hall building immediately following the service.&nbsp;Jane, Janie, “Mom”, “Grandma Jane”, “Grammy Jane” as she was affectionately called by her cherished family &amp; even by some of her customers &amp; coworkers at her job at Walmart, was born in Ogallala, Nebraska on December 6, 1942. She was adopted by George T. McGinley Jr. and Ada Forsyth McGinley. Her parents raised her on the McGinley Ranch homestead west of Keystone, Nebraska where she lived with her parents, brother Terry and her beloved grandmother, “MeMe”. Later raising her family there alongside her brother Terry and his wife Chris &amp; their family.&nbsp;Jane attended school in Keystone and St. Luke’s Catholic school in Ogallala. She graduated from Ogallala High School in 1960. She still enjoyed gatherings with classmates at monthly luncheons and Carol’s house.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her youth was spent being a ranch girl and anything outdoors (Which didn’t always make Mama Ada happy!). She loved riding horses to the neighbors, moving cattle, bottle feeding calves, branding, shipping cattle or just helping the light of her life, her Daddy George with ranch chores and activities. She truly loved the joys of ranch life. Jane had success and happiness in horse 4H, Nebraska high school rodeo and she was the 1959 Ogallala Roundup princess. She found joy on a horse, whether just riding everywhere to visit friends, running barrels or pleasure riding. She enjoyed adventures at the Whitetail Creek which ran through the ranch. It may be swimming, looking for critters or just hanging out with a friend.&nbsp;Jane married Bill Walker of Broken Bow, Nebraska on January 28, 1961 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. They had three children, Debra (1962), Donald (1964) and James Bradley -J.B. (1967) whom they raised on the main ranch at Keystone until they moved to the North part of the ranch a few miles away. After she married, she continued to do everything needed on the ranch from cooking for hired men on occasion, ranch work, brandings, moving cattle, or anything needed, if it was outdoors. She continued to love ranch life. If there was an animal to raise, she had it: including rabbits, chickens, guineas, goats, horses, and dogs. They also enjoyed their card club and playing cards or dominos with her in-laws and enjoyed hosting or attending the McGinley and Walker family reunions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Their kids attended Keystone school and a small country school and eventually went to Arthur for high school, which began their ties to the Arthur community.&nbsp; &nbsp;After the ranch sold, they bought an acreage south of Ogallala but kept their connections to Arthur by leasing &amp; running the “Country Inn Cafe” and having a small rental there with a traveling video business on the side. Anything to be around people.&nbsp;After her divorce when the children were grown, she moved to North Platte, Nebraska to work and live. Again, involving people, she worked at Video Kingdom as well as beginning her 26-year venture working for Walmart up until her death. Most of it in North Platte, but when Ogallala opened a store, she relocated to Ogallala to be closer to family and their activities. She made many dear friends while at Video Kingdom and Walmart and went on some fun adventures such as Comstock with coworkers and friends. Her friendships continued at her job at Walmart in Ogallala with her latest job being the greeter/counter when the pandemic hit. She loved her job, handing out stickers to the many kids who came in and greeting customers, many whom she called her friends. She’d worked for her manager, Christel for 14 years. She may have missed counting a person or two while she took time to visit with everyone!&nbsp;Jane’s pride and joy were her kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and her kid’s dogs. She rarely missed an activity, sporting event, rodeo, birthday, Christmas gathering, play, concert, baptism, or anything that involved her family. If she knew about it, you could count on her being there in the stands and watching and cheering from somewhere nearby. She loved being involved in their lives! Jane had a reputation for taking photos of not only her kids but everyone else’s too. Then later she was the videographer and scorekeeper for her grandkid’s sports or rodeos. In recent years when her grandkids activities slowed other than rodeos, you could find her at the tennis courts watching her daughter and granddaughter play, enjoying the outdoors with the dogs or occasionally at the legion playing Bingo. She still traveled everywhere to any event that involved family, animals or sometimes just to go for a ride somewhere or a Mexican meal with grandkids. Ask her and it was always -“I’ll be there or when are you picking me up?”Jane was involved with many organizations through the years; 4H, Nebraska High School Rodeo Association, St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Keystone Library Club, Pack backers of Arthur, AKC Kennel Club, Nebraska Cattlewomen, Ogallala bowling league, American Quarter Horse Association, Ogallala Moose Lodge as well as anything her children were participating in throughout the years.&nbsp;Those left to cherish the beautiful memories include: daughter, Deb (Paul) Cleveland of Keystone, Nebraska; sons, Don (Lori) and J.B. (friend Stefani) both of Arthur, Nebraska; grandchildren and great grandchildren Jade Cleveland of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brody (Jenna) Cleveland of Ogallala, Nebraska, Annie Cleveland of Keystone, Nebraska, Tyler (Sammy) Walker, Cooper and Cody of Mullen, Nebraska, Jace Walker and Berklei of Arthur, Nebraska, Mikaela Walker of Imperial, Nebraska,&nbsp; Mackenzie (Connor) Merrill of Paxton, Nebraska,&nbsp; Hunter (Taylor) Walker, Treg and Quincie of Arthur, Nebraska and Gunner Walker (friend Lacey) of Arthur, Nebraska; brother, Terry McGinley of Bandera, Texas; grand dogs Miley, Zoey, Coors and all the others; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and her multitude of friends and coworkers.&nbsp;Jane was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ada, Grandparents Anna “Meme” and Adam Forsyth, and George and Margaret McGinley Sr, mother &amp; father-in-law, Laura and Robert Walker, sister-in-law, Chris, several dogs and family and friends.&nbsp;Memorial are suggested to the Ogallala Round-up Rodeo, Arthur County Fair and Rodeo, the Unity Project -Collister Park renovation or the donor’s choice in Jane’s name.Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the share a memory button. The service will be recorded and posted after the service.&nbsp;A memorial services will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Mountain time at the Arthur County Fairgrounds in Arthur, Nebraska.Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Jane Louise Walker  (1942-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ronald E. Browning, Jr. passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at his home in Cozad, Nebraska at the age of 28.&nbsp; Ron was born on April 1, 1993 at Riverside, California to Ronald Browning, Sr. and Richelle Keithley.&nbsp; He moved to Gothenburg, Nebraska and attended middle school before moving back to Riverside.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ron met Kristell Sattler on January 4, 2012 and they were married on April 15, 2017 in Cozad, Nebraska.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with 3 children:&nbsp; Kryston, Treyton, and Hazleigh.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He worked for a short time at Tyson Foods and Hi-Gain Feedlot.&nbsp; Then, under the guidance of his cousin Gerry, Ron learned how to install flooring.&nbsp; He eventually started his own business, Browning Flooring, as a sub-constractor.&nbsp; Ron liked to keep busy, working on and riding his motorcycle, and enjoyed camping and fishing.&nbsp; His greatest love was his children. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ron was preceded in death by his grandfather, David Browning; his grandmother, Barbara Sanchez; great grandmother, Holly McDonnel; Uncle Steve Isbon and Uncle Frank McDonough. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Kirstell Browning and their children, Kryston, Treyton, and Hazleigh of Cozad, Nebraska; his parents, Ronald Browning, Sr. of Riverside, California and Richelle (James) McDonald of Lincoln, Nebraska; mother-in-law, Donna (Anthony) Haggart of Cozad, Nebraska; father-in-law, Steven (Angela) Sattler of Gothenburg, Nebraska; grandparents, Beverly Browning of California and Marvin &amp; Dorthy Linder, Sr. of Cozad, Nebraka; sister, Nicole Browning of Lincoln, Nebraska; brother, David Browning of California; brothes-in-law, Jovi (SkyAnna) Wear of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Corbyn Sattler of Cozad, Nebraska, Drake Sattler of Cozad, Nebraska, Dalton Haggart of Cozad, Nebraska, and Nathaniel Haggart of Cozad, Nebraska; uncles, Joe Browning of California and David Browning of Cozad, Nebraska; aunts Carol Davis of Oregon, Hollie (Chris) Lemus of California, and Deana Hodge of California; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Harvey Pierce officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ronald E. Browning, Jr. passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at his home in Cozad, Nebraska at the age of 28.&nbsp; Ron was born on April 1, 1993 at Riverside, California to Ronald Browning, Sr. and Richelle Keithley.&nbsp; He moved to Gothenburg, Nebraska and attended middle school before moving back to Riverside.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ron met Kristell Sattler on January 4, 2012 and they were married on April 15, 2017 in Cozad, Nebraska.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with 3 children:&nbsp; Kryston, Treyton, and Hazleigh.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He worked for a short time at Tyson Foods and Hi-Gain Feedlot.&nbsp; Then, under the guidance of his cousin Gerry, Ron learned how to install flooring.&nbsp; He eventually started his own business, Browning Flooring, as a sub-constractor.&nbsp; Ron liked to keep busy, working on and riding his motorcycle, and enjoyed camping and fishing.&nbsp; His greatest love was his children. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ron was preceded in death by his grandfather, David Browning; his grandmother, Barbara Sanchez; great grandmother, Holly McDonnel; Uncle Steve Isbon and Uncle Frank McDonough. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Kirstell Browning and their children, Kryston, Treyton, and Hazleigh of Cozad, Nebraska; his parents, Ronald Browning, Sr. of Riverside, California and Richelle (James) McDonald of Lincoln, Nebraska; mother-in-law, Donna (Anthony) Haggart of Cozad, Nebraska; father-in-law, Steven (Angela) Sattler of Gothenburg, Nebraska; grandparents, Beverly Browning of California and Marvin &amp; Dorthy Linder, Sr. of Cozad, Nebraka; sister, Nicole Browning of Lincoln, Nebraska; brother, David Browning of California; brothes-in-law, Jovi (SkyAnna) Wear of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Corbyn Sattler of Cozad, Nebraska, Drake Sattler of Cozad, Nebraska, Dalton Haggart of Cozad, Nebraska, and Nathaniel Haggart of Cozad, Nebraska; uncles, Joe Browning of California and David Browning of Cozad, Nebraska; aunts Carol Davis of Oregon, Hollie (Chris) Lemus of California, and Deana Hodge of California; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Harvey Pierce officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Ronald E. Browning, Jr.  (1993-2021)

Leonard W. "Hoot" Gibson, age 86, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on May 4, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska.

He was born on August 29, 1934 to Lester &amp; Blanche (Radel) Gibson at Wallace, Nebraska and grew up in Wallace.&nbsp; He entered the United States Army on January 30, 1957 and was Honorably Discharged on January 12, 1960.

Leonard was united in marriage to Marlene Schnitzer on April 16, 1957 at Grant, Nebraska.&nbsp; The couple lived in North Platte, Nebraska, and to this union 3 children were born.&nbsp; He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 40 years as a clerk.

Leonard was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Eagles Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents; mother &amp; father-in-law, Mark &amp; Ruth Schnitzer; grandmother-in-law, Ona McCray; sister &amp; brother-in-law, Leonabelle &amp; Neal Erickson; an infant brother, Lester Clayton; brother and sister-in-law, Martin &amp; Ina Gibson; infant grandson, Michael; and infant granddaughter, Victoria.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Marlene; sons and their wives, Douglas &amp; Diane Gibson and Brent &amp; Angila Gibson; daughter and her husband, Staci &amp; Ronald Moritz; grandchildren, Emilee Gibson, Marcus Gibson, Elizabeth 'Liz' Moritz, Allison (Jeff) White, Erinn (Christian) Moritz, Treu (Cory) Gibson, Brooke (Ryan) McQuillin; step-grandchildren, Andrew (Amanda) Nelsen, Chad Nelsen, and Joanna (Josh) Schearer; soon-to-be-great grandson, Baby White; 10 great step grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marceil (Dave) Hillyer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Douglas Delp officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery following the service with Full Military Honors provided by the United States Army and the North Platte Veterans Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation and book signing will be from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE.&nbsp; The family requests to wear casual attire &amp; bright colors.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or to the St. Patrick's Activities Association.

The service will be livestreamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences &amp; sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Leonard W. "Hoot" Gibson, age 86, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on May 4, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska.He was born on August 29, 1934 to Lester &amp; Blanche (Radel) Gibson at Wallace, Nebraska and grew up in Wallace.&nbsp; He entered the United States Army on January 30, 1957 and was Honorably Discharged on January 12, 1960.Leonard was united in marriage to Marlene Schnitzer on April 16, 1957 at Grant, Nebraska.&nbsp; The couple lived in North Platte, Nebraska, and to this union 3 children were born.&nbsp; He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 40 years as a clerk.Leonard was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Eagles Club.He was preceded in death by his parents; mother &amp; father-in-law, Mark &amp; Ruth Schnitzer; grandmother-in-law, Ona McCray; sister &amp; brother-in-law, Leonabelle &amp; Neal Erickson; an infant brother, Lester Clayton; brother and sister-in-law, Martin &amp; Ina Gibson; infant grandson, Michael; and infant granddaughter, Victoria.Leonard is survived by his wife, Marlene; sons and their wives, Douglas &amp; Diane Gibson and Brent &amp; Angila Gibson; daughter and her husband, Staci &amp; Ronald Moritz; grandchildren, Emilee Gibson, Marcus Gibson, Elizabeth 'Liz' Moritz, Allison (Jeff) White, Erinn (Christian) Moritz, Treu (Cory) Gibson, Brooke (Ryan) McQuillin; step-grandchildren, Andrew (Amanda) Nelsen, Chad Nelsen, and Joanna (Josh) Schearer; soon-to-be-great grandson, Baby White; 10 great step grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marceil (Dave) Hillyer; and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Douglas Delp officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery following the service with Full Military Honors provided by the United States Army and the North Platte Veterans Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation and book signing will be from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE.&nbsp; The family requests to wear casual attire &amp; bright colors.Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or to the St. Patrick's Activities Association.The service will be livestreamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences &amp; sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Leonard W. "Hoot" Gibson  (1934-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Beverly Ann (Williams) Zahl, age 72, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on May 5, 2021 at her home.&nbsp; She was born on November 11, 1948 to Lloyd and Julia (Borszich) Williams in Valentine, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bev grew up in Crookston, Nebraska and attended Valentine High School until her junior year.&nbsp; She then went to Lincoln Northeast High School and graduated in 1967.&nbsp; After graduating, she moved back to Valentine where she began her career in dental assisting.&nbsp; Bev retired in 2015 after working 45+ years.&nbsp; She loved her job, co-workers and patients. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On November 26, 1971, in Crookston, Nebraska, Bev married the love of her life, John Zahl.&nbsp; They lived out on the ranch in Woodlake, Nebraska until they moved to North Platte in 1972.&nbsp; To this union, two children were born:&nbsp; Justin and Julie. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bev was truly one in a million.&nbsp; She loved everybody and didn't think of anyone as a stranger.&nbsp; She was a spunky woman who was always down to dance.&nbsp; Her smile was contagious and she loved spending time with her family.&nbsp; Bev put a lot of love into her cooking and everyone would say that she's the best cook.&nbsp; She welcomed anyone into her home.&nbsp; When you would see Bev out and about, she would always be with her sister, Connie, who was her best friend.&nbsp; They were two peas in a pod.&nbsp; Bev was proud of her three grandchildren, Annah, Jace and Cloe, and loved to spend time with them. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Williams and Julia &amp; Gordon Holbrook; two sisters, Carol Schwanz and Jean Bagwell; a brother, Sunny Williams; her niece, Carla Schwanz; mother-in-law, Vera Zahl; and father-in-law, John Zahl. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bev is survived by her husband, John Zahl; son Justin Zahl of North Platte, Nebraska; daughter, Julie (Chad) Wareham of Hershey, Nebraska; grandchildren Jace Zahl and Annah &amp; Cloe Wareham; her sister, Connie (John) Schaefer of North Platte, Nebraska; brother, Donald Holbrook of Lacey, Washington; sisters-in-law, Charlene Roth of Richmond, Texas and Ginger Zahl of Axtel, Nebraska many special nieces and nephews, and numerous other family members and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested tin her memory.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on&nbsp; Monday, May 10, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with Pastor Willie Roberts officiating.&nbsp; A meal will be served at the Moose Lodge following the graveside services. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Those wishing to sign the guest book may do so from noon to r:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2021, with the family present from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The service will be livestreamed via the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Beverly Ann (Williams) Zahl, age 72, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on May 5, 2021 at her home.&nbsp; She was born on November 11, 1948 to Lloyd and Julia (Borszich) Williams in Valentine, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bev grew up in Crookston, Nebraska and attended Valentine High School until her junior year.&nbsp; She then went to Lincoln Northeast High School and graduated in 1967.&nbsp; After graduating, she moved back to Valentine where she began her career in dental assisting.&nbsp; Bev retired in 2015 after working 45+ years.&nbsp; She loved her job, co-workers and patients. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On November 26, 1971, in Crookston, Nebraska, Bev married the love of her life, John Zahl.&nbsp; They lived out on the ranch in Woodlake, Nebraska until they moved to North Platte in 1972.&nbsp; To this union, two children were born:&nbsp; Justin and Julie. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bev was truly one in a million.&nbsp; She loved everybody and didn't think of anyone as a stranger.&nbsp; She was a spunky woman who was always down to dance.&nbsp; Her smile was contagious and she loved spending time with her family.&nbsp; Bev put a lot of love into her cooking and everyone would say that she's the best cook.&nbsp; She welcomed anyone into her home.&nbsp; When you would see Bev out and about, she would always be with her sister, Connie, who was her best friend.&nbsp; They were two peas in a pod.&nbsp; Bev was proud of her three grandchildren, Annah, Jace and Cloe, and loved to spend time with them. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Williams and Julia &amp; Gordon Holbrook; two sisters, Carol Schwanz and Jean Bagwell; a brother, Sunny Williams; her niece, Carla Schwanz; mother-in-law, Vera Zahl; and father-in-law, John Zahl. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bev is survived by her husband, John Zahl; son Justin Zahl of North Platte, Nebraska; daughter, Julie (Chad) Wareham of Hershey, Nebraska; grandchildren Jace Zahl and Annah &amp; Cloe Wareham; her sister, Connie (John) Schaefer of North Platte, Nebraska; brother, Donald Holbrook of Lacey, Washington; sisters-in-law, Charlene Roth of Richmond, Texas and Ginger Zahl of Axtel, Nebraska many special nieces and nephews, and numerous other family members and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested tin her memory.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on&nbsp; Monday, May 10, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with Pastor Willie Roberts officiating.&nbsp; A meal will be served at the Moose Lodge following the graveside services. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Those wishing to sign the guest book may do so from noon to r:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2021, with the family present from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The service will be livestreamed via the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

Beverly Ann Zahl  (1948-2021)

Charlotte Ann 'Chucky' Zogg, age 65, of Grand Island, Nebraska, formerly of North Platte, Nebraska, died at the Emerald Lakeview Rehab and Nursing Center in Grand&nbsp;Island on May 3, 2021. Charlotte was born in Cozad, Nebraska on December 7, 1955, to Fred, Sr. and Lena (Earll) Zogg.&nbsp; She grew up in North Platte where she attended public&nbsp;schools then began working.&nbsp; Charlotte did housekeeping and babysat for&nbsp;the family until she moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she continued working in&nbsp;housekeeping.&nbsp; While there Charlotte met her soul mate, Cliff Like, and&nbsp;the two were together for 28 years until he passed away.&nbsp; After his&nbsp;death, Charlotte returned to North Platte to be closer to her family,&nbsp;she especially loved her nieces and nephews. Chucky enjoyed doing crafts and art and going "junkin".&nbsp; She also studied with Jehovah Witnesses and enjoyed talking with everyone. Along with her soul mate, Cliff, Chucky was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lena Zogg; her best friend, Pauline 'Bubbles' Zogg; and nephews, Fredrick and Jeremiah. She is survived by her sisters, Melody (Cesar) Lucero, Angel Houck and Lesa DeCent (Marv Schildhauer), and brother, Fred, Jr. (Terry) Zogg, all of North Platte, Nebraska; her foster daughter, Amanda, of Omaha, Nebraska; 20 nieces and&nbsp;nephews; 46 great-nieces and nephews; and many other family members. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday,&nbsp; May 7 th &amp; 8th, 2021 at Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the visitation and graveside service will be at a&nbsp;later date at the Maywood Cemetery in Maywood, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the&nbsp;family.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Charlotte Ann 'Chucky' Zogg, age 65, of Grand Island, Nebraska, formerly of North Platte, Nebraska, died at the Emerald Lakeview Rehab and Nursing Center in Grand&nbsp;Island on May 3, 2021. Charlotte was born in Cozad, Nebraska on December 7, 1955, to Fred, Sr. and Lena (Earll) Zogg.&nbsp; She grew up in North Platte where she attended public&nbsp;schools then began working.&nbsp; Charlotte did housekeeping and babysat for&nbsp;the family until she moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she continued working in&nbsp;housekeeping.&nbsp; While there Charlotte met her soul mate, Cliff Like, and&nbsp;the two were together for 28 years until he passed away.&nbsp; After his&nbsp;death, Charlotte returned to North Platte to be closer to her family,&nbsp;she especially loved her nieces and nephews. Chucky enjoyed doing crafts and art and going "junkin".&nbsp; She also studied with Jehovah Witnesses and enjoyed talking with everyone. Along with her soul mate, Cliff, Chucky was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lena Zogg; her best friend, Pauline 'Bubbles' Zogg; and nephews, Fredrick and Jeremiah. She is survived by her sisters, Melody (Cesar) Lucero, Angel Houck and Lesa DeCent (Marv Schildhauer), and brother, Fred, Jr. (Terry) Zogg, all of North Platte, Nebraska; her foster daughter, Amanda, of Omaha, Nebraska; 20 nieces and&nbsp;nephews; 46 great-nieces and nephews; and many other family members. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday,&nbsp; May 7 th &amp; 8th, 2021 at Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the visitation and graveside service will be at a&nbsp;later date at the Maywood Cemetery in Maywood, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the&nbsp;family.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charlotte Ann "Chucky" Zogg  (1955-2021)

Lee Allen "Robby" Robinson Jr, son of Lee Allen and Mary Ruth (Burlingame) Robinson, was born on October 3, 1947, at the Lambert Hospital in Princeton, Missouri, and passed away May 2, 2021, at the age of 73. Lee grew up on a farm east of Mercer, Missouri. When not needed at home, Lee worked for various farmers in the area along with McReynolds Feed and Produce in Mercer, Missouri, graduating high school in 1965. Lee went to work for the CRI&amp;P Railroad in 1965, where he was given the nickname "Robby," that he carried to his death. He worked for the RR. until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in late 1966. Lee took Basic Training in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, and A.I.T. at Ft. Gordon, GA, where he received a security clearance before being sent to Vietnam. He also spent time in Ft. Lewis, WA, before being discharged. Following his discharge, Lee married Betty Jo Bowery on June 5, 1968, and subsequently went back to work for the CRI&amp;P RR. In 1975, when he couldn't hold a job west of the Mississippi, he quit and went to work for the Burlington Northern RR in Glendive, MT. During his career, Lee worked as a Fireman, Brakeman, Clerk/Operator, Dispatcher, Chief Dispatcher, Coal Scheduler, and as a Trainmaster at various locations in Iowa, Illinois, Montana, Nebraska, Texas, and Wyoming. He retired in 2007 after more than 42 years of railroad service and moved to Lemoyne, Nebraska. Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, and playing cards. He was also a member of the American Legion. Lee is survived by his wife, Betty Jo of Lemoyne, NE; son, Teddy Robinson and wife, Michelle of Alliance, NE; daughter, Tammy Hall of East Palatka, FL; four grandchildren, Teri (Austin) Welke of Boise, ID, Cody Robinson of Kearney, NE, Alex Hall of Copperas Cove, TX, Tomi Kay Hall of Scottsbluff, NE; along with many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Keystone-Lemoyne Volunteer Fire Department in Lee's memory.

Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live. Memorial services will be Monday, May 10, 2021, at 10:00 am MT at the Grace Point Church in Ogallala, Nebraska with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating. Inurnment with military honors will be in the Ogallala Cemetery in Ogallala, NE. Casual clothes are strongly encouraged, and camouflage is preferred. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lee Allen "Robby" Robinson Jr, son of Lee Allen and Mary Ruth (Burlingame) Robinson, was born on October 3, 1947, at the Lambert Hospital in Princeton, Missouri, and passed away May 2, 2021, at the age of 73. Lee grew up on a farm east of Mercer, Missouri. When not needed at home, Lee worked for various farmers in the area along with McReynolds Feed and Produce in Mercer, Missouri, graduating high school in 1965. Lee went to work for the CRI&amp;P Railroad in 1965, where he was given the nickname "Robby," that he carried to his death. He worked for the RR. until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in late 1966. Lee took Basic Training in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, and A.I.T. at Ft. Gordon, GA, where he received a security clearance before being sent to Vietnam. He also spent time in Ft. Lewis, WA, before being discharged. Following his discharge, Lee married Betty Jo Bowery on June 5, 1968, and subsequently went back to work for the CRI&amp;P RR. In 1975, when he couldn't hold a job west of the Mississippi, he quit and went to work for the Burlington Northern RR in Glendive, MT. During his career, Lee worked as a Fireman, Brakeman, Clerk/Operator, Dispatcher, Chief Dispatcher, Coal Scheduler, and as a Trainmaster at various locations in Iowa, Illinois, Montana, Nebraska, Texas, and Wyoming. He retired in 2007 after more than 42 years of railroad service and moved to Lemoyne, Nebraska. Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, and playing cards. He was also a member of the American Legion. Lee is survived by his wife, Betty Jo of Lemoyne, NE; son, Teddy Robinson and wife, Michelle of Alliance, NE; daughter, Tammy Hall of East Palatka, FL; four grandchildren, Teri (Austin) Welke of Boise, ID, Cody Robinson of Kearney, NE, Alex Hall of Copperas Cove, TX, Tomi Kay Hall of Scottsbluff, NE; along with many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Keystone-Lemoyne Volunteer Fire Department in Lee's memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live. Memorial services will be Monday, May 10, 2021, at 10:00 am MT at the Grace Point Church in Ogallala, Nebraska with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating. Inurnment with military honors will be in the Ogallala Cemetery in Ogallala, NE. Casual clothes are strongly encouraged, and camouflage is preferred. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lee Allen "Robby" Robinson, Jr.  (1947-2021)

William Henry "Willie" Welsh, age 76, of Culbertson, Nebraska, was taken to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Culbertson after a long fought battle from Cancer. Willie was born May 29, 1944 to Henry and Elsie (Ivers) Welsh in Ogallala, Nebraska. He graduated from Ogallala High School in 1964. Willie was raised on the farm. He loved the outdoors and animals, exploring the South Platte river behind the family home, hunting and fishing spending much time at the lake. He married Sharon Packard of Arthur, Nebraska in September of 1965 and to this union, two sons were born, Michael and Paul. Everyone knew William as "Willie" and he didn't know a stranger. He might not have known your name but he still knew you. Willie worked at TRW in Ogallala, NE and transferred to McCook, NE in 1967. Shortly after, went to work at Electric Hose and Rubber after it was built and operating in McCook, NE. Later he went to work for Kugler Oil Co in Culbertson, NE at the fertilizer plant. Willie was always busy delivering propane for Malleck Oil when needed. He helped farmers and other folks in the Culbertson area which in turn became lifelong friends of the family. He will be truly missed by all. Willie was preceded in death by brothers, Don and Rex; son, Paul; parents, in-laws, and other relatives and friends. Willie is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Michael (Susan) Welsh; grandchildren, Heather Welsh (Anthony), Daniel (Danielle) Welsh; great-grandchildren, Noah, Kaydence, and Amber Welsh, and Thaddeus, Gabrielle and Sabastian Erington; sister, Jean (Norvin) Elmshaeuser, brother-in-law, Gerry Packard (Sondra) and nieces, nephews, and numerous family members and friends. A memorial has been established in Willie's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at Trinity United Methodist Church or prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Memorial services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Culbertson, Nebraska on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 10:30 am CT, with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating. Another service will be held at Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm MT, with John Long officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at the Ogallala Cemetery in Ogallala, NE.

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 </figure>William Henry "Willie" Welsh, age 76, of Culbertson, Nebraska, was taken to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Culbertson after a long fought battle from Cancer. Willie was born May 29, 1944 to Henry and Elsie (Ivers) Welsh in Ogallala, Nebraska. He graduated from Ogallala High School in 1964. Willie was raised on the farm. He loved the outdoors and animals, exploring the South Platte river behind the family home, hunting and fishing spending much time at the lake. He married Sharon Packard of Arthur, Nebraska in September of 1965 and to this union, two sons were born, Michael and Paul. Everyone knew William as "Willie" and he didn't know a stranger. He might not have known your name but he still knew you. Willie worked at TRW in Ogallala, NE and transferred to McCook, NE in 1967. Shortly after, went to work at Electric Hose and Rubber after it was built and operating in McCook, NE. Later he went to work for Kugler Oil Co in Culbertson, NE at the fertilizer plant. Willie was always busy delivering propane for Malleck Oil when needed. He helped farmers and other folks in the Culbertson area which in turn became lifelong friends of the family. He will be truly missed by all. Willie was preceded in death by brothers, Don and Rex; son, Paul; parents, in-laws, and other relatives and friends. Willie is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Michael (Susan) Welsh; grandchildren, Heather Welsh (Anthony), Daniel (Danielle) Welsh; great-grandchildren, Noah, Kaydence, and Amber Welsh, and Thaddeus, Gabrielle and Sabastian Erington; sister, Jean (Norvin) Elmshaeuser, brother-in-law, Gerry Packard (Sondra) and nieces, nephews, and numerous family members and friends. A memorial has been established in Willie's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at Trinity United Methodist Church or prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Memorial services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Culbertson, Nebraska on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 10:30 am CT, with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating. Another service will be held at Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm MT, with John Long officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at the Ogallala Cemetery in Ogallala, NE.

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