Rolland Anson Closson, age 84, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 16, 2021 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on February 19, 1936.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska on Thursday, February 25, 2021, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm.

Interment will take place at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska at a later date.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Rodeo Grounds.

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 </figure>Rolland Anson Closson, age 84, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 16, 2021 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on February 19, 1936.Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska on Thursday, February 25, 2021, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm.Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm.Interment will take place at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska at a later date.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Rodeo Grounds.

Rolland Anson Closson  (1936-2021)

Susan J. McKillip, age 81, of McCook, NE passed away on Monday evening, February 15, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Hastings, NE.

Susan was born September 8, 1939 in Fort Collins, CO to parents Merle E. and Mollie E.&nbsp;(Schreiner) Raines.&nbsp; She was one of five children.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On January 26, 1959, Susan married Thomas McKillip in Edwardville, IL.&nbsp; To this union three children were born.&nbsp; Thomas passed away in 1973.&nbsp; Susan shared the rest of her life with partner, Jerome Kirkpatrick, until his passing in 2008.

Over the years, Susan enjoyed crocheting, word search puzzles, Husker sports, WWE wrestling and visiting with people.&nbsp; She was a member of the Assembly of God faith.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas McKillip; life partner, Jerome Kirkpatrick; son, Gale McKillip; brothers, Dale and Earl Raines; and sisters, Bertha Bitterman and Edna Kelly.

Those left to celebrate her life include sons, Thomas (Kelly) McKillip of Trumbull, NE and Tony (Bethany) McKillip of McCook, NE; daughter, Loretta (Jerome Madden) McKillip of North Platte, NE; five grandchildren, T.J. McKillip, Natasha Goodman, Ethan McKillip, Wyatt McKillip, and Katelyn McKillip; as well as her great granddaughter, Taylee Sue Goodman.

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 </figure>Susan J. McKillip, age 81, of McCook, NE passed away on Monday evening, February 15, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Hastings, NE.Susan was born September 8, 1939 in Fort Collins, CO to parents Merle E. and Mollie E.&nbsp;(Schreiner) Raines.&nbsp; She was one of five children.&nbsp;&nbsp;On January 26, 1959, Susan married Thomas McKillip in Edwardville, IL.&nbsp; To this union three children were born.&nbsp; Thomas passed away in 1973.&nbsp; Susan shared the rest of her life with partner, Jerome Kirkpatrick, until his passing in 2008.Over the years, Susan enjoyed crocheting, word search puzzles, Husker sports, WWE wrestling and visiting with people.&nbsp; She was a member of the Assembly of God faith.Susan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas McKillip; life partner, Jerome Kirkpatrick; son, Gale McKillip; brothers, Dale and Earl Raines; and sisters, Bertha Bitterman and Edna Kelly.Those left to celebrate her life include sons, Thomas (Kelly) McKillip of Trumbull, NE and Tony (Bethany) McKillip of McCook, NE; daughter, Loretta (Jerome Madden) McKillip of North Platte, NE; five grandchildren, T.J. McKillip, Natasha Goodman, Ethan McKillip, Wyatt McKillip, and Katelyn McKillip; as well as her great granddaughter, Taylee Sue Goodman.

Susan J. McKillip  (1939-2021)

Steven Lowell Fenster, age 59, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away suddenly in his home on February 12, 2021.

Steve earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Steve was united in marriage with Nyla Jean Gegenbach on October 17, 1987, in North Platte, while the two of them were employed and living in Lincoln, where they happily shared a home.

Steve was a longtime member of the Frontier Lincoln Harley Owners Group and enjoyed riding his motorcycle all across Nebraska and the United States. Steve loved the open road, and the freedom it provided for him. On these many journeys, Steve made a wealth of friends with his quick wit and warm humor. Steve stayed close to his family members and friends spread across the country.

Steve is survived by his father Lowell (Willa); his mother-in-law, Delores Gengenbach; his brother Bob (Stephanie); his stepsister Dana Howell; his aunt, Shirley Colson; and his nephews, Hayden and Marshal. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn; his wife, Nyla; and his grandparents, Emma and Walter Fenster and Glenn and Dorothy Harp.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date in Lincoln, NE. Interment will be in the spring at Aurora Cemetery in Aurora, NE.

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 </figure>Steven Lowell Fenster, age 59, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away suddenly in his home on February 12, 2021.Steve earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Steve was united in marriage with Nyla Jean Gegenbach on October 17, 1987, in North Platte, while the two of them were employed and living in Lincoln, where they happily shared a home.Steve was a longtime member of the Frontier Lincoln Harley Owners Group and enjoyed riding his motorcycle all across Nebraska and the United States. Steve loved the open road, and the freedom it provided for him. On these many journeys, Steve made a wealth of friends with his quick wit and warm humor. Steve stayed close to his family members and friends spread across the country.Steve is survived by his father Lowell (Willa); his mother-in-law, Delores Gengenbach; his brother Bob (Stephanie); his stepsister Dana Howell; his aunt, Shirley Colson; and his nephews, Hayden and Marshal. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn; his wife, Nyla; and his grandparents, Emma and Walter Fenster and Glenn and Dorothy Harp.A celebration of his life will be held at a later date in Lincoln, NE. Interment will be in the spring at Aurora Cemetery in Aurora, NE.

Steven Lowell Fenster  (1961-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marlin Ward Clark, age 81, of North Platte, NE passed away on February 15, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born on October 3, 1939 at North Platte, NE to Ward and Maxine (LaBounty) Clark. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He graduated from North Platte High School in 1958.&nbsp; Marlin worked for Tom and Jim's Service while in high school.&nbsp; He went to work for Union Pacific Railroad in 1958, where he worked for 43 years as a machinist and retired in 2001. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marlin was united in marriage on April 9, 1961 to Mabel Smolik and they had two children:&nbsp; Kenneth marlin and Michelle Lynett Clark.&nbsp; Marlin lived in North Platte his entire life. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aero Space Workers.&nbsp; He was a member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years.&nbsp; He served as a trustee, Deacon, sound system operator, youth leader, drove the church van, and a member of the Sunday School Class since 1963.&nbsp; marlin was a Webelo's Scout Leader, coached little league baseball, worked for Habitat for Humanity for several years, and has been a member of the Good Sam's Camping Club since 2002. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marlin's greatest love was his wife, Mabel, his children, Kenneth and Michelle, and his grandchildren.&nbsp; He loved attending their school and sporting events.&nbsp; Marlin loved working with his hands.&nbsp; He built their family room and double-car garage.&nbsp; He could fix anything that was broken (even broken hearts).&nbsp; He loved helping others and spent many hours at the church repairing things. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marlin and Mabel loved camping with friends and taking their grandchildren with them.&nbsp; They were privileged to visit many of the 50 states, Hawaii, Alaska, Virgin Islands, and a tour of the New England states during the fall colors. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Kenneth Marlin; a sister, Carol Weir; and his grandparents. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Mabel; his daughter Michelle (Marty) Pirnie; a daughter-in-law, Lennea Clark (Jay) Truesdell; five grandchildren and their spouses who lovingly called him "Papa": Lauren Michelle and Tyler Alexander, Taylor Lynn and CJ Martin, Zane Kenneth Clark, Braeden Kenneth Pirnie, and Ashlyn Kate Pirnie; and a step-grandchild, Nicholas Truesdell; a great granddaughter, Aurora Alexander; sisters, Virginia (Terry) Tyma, Dona Jameson, Sandra Clark, and Erma Johns, all of North Platte, Betty (Larry) Smith and Caryn (Dwight) Seibler, all of Omaha, NE; brother-in-law, Jerry Weir of North Platte; sisters-in-law Marie Johanson of North Platte, NE and Mary Lou Smolik of Murray, Utah; plus numerous family and friends; and his buddy, Chloe, a loving dog. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Clint Walker officiating.&nbsp; Burial of ashes will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation and book signing will be at 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021 with family receiving friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or the donor's choice.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marlin Ward Clark, age 81, of North Platte, NE passed away on February 15, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born on October 3, 1939 at North Platte, NE to Ward and Maxine (LaBounty) Clark. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He graduated from North Platte High School in 1958.&nbsp; Marlin worked for Tom and Jim's Service while in high school.&nbsp; He went to work for Union Pacific Railroad in 1958, where he worked for 43 years as a machinist and retired in 2001. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marlin was united in marriage on April 9, 1961 to Mabel Smolik and they had two children:&nbsp; Kenneth marlin and Michelle Lynett Clark.&nbsp; Marlin lived in North Platte his entire life. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aero Space Workers.&nbsp; He was a member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years.&nbsp; He served as a trustee, Deacon, sound system operator, youth leader, drove the church van, and a member of the Sunday School Class since 1963.&nbsp; marlin was a Webelo's Scout Leader, coached little league baseball, worked for Habitat for Humanity for several years, and has been a member of the Good Sam's Camping Club since 2002. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marlin's greatest love was his wife, Mabel, his children, Kenneth and Michelle, and his grandchildren.&nbsp; He loved attending their school and sporting events.&nbsp; Marlin loved working with his hands.&nbsp; He built their family room and double-car garage.&nbsp; He could fix anything that was broken (even broken hearts).&nbsp; He loved helping others and spent many hours at the church repairing things. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marlin and Mabel loved camping with friends and taking their grandchildren with them.&nbsp; They were privileged to visit many of the 50 states, Hawaii, Alaska, Virgin Islands, and a tour of the New England states during the fall colors. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Kenneth Marlin; a sister, Carol Weir; and his grandparents. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Mabel; his daughter Michelle (Marty) Pirnie; a daughter-in-law, Lennea Clark (Jay) Truesdell; five grandchildren and their spouses who lovingly called him "Papa": Lauren Michelle and Tyler Alexander, Taylor Lynn and CJ Martin, Zane Kenneth Clark, Braeden Kenneth Pirnie, and Ashlyn Kate Pirnie; and a step-grandchild, Nicholas Truesdell; a great granddaughter, Aurora Alexander; sisters, Virginia (Terry) Tyma, Dona Jameson, Sandra Clark, and Erma Johns, all of North Platte, Betty (Larry) Smith and Caryn (Dwight) Seibler, all of Omaha, NE; brother-in-law, Jerry Weir of North Platte; sisters-in-law Marie Johanson of North Platte, NE and Mary Lou Smolik of Murray, Utah; plus numerous family and friends; and his buddy, Chloe, a loving dog. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Clint Walker officiating.&nbsp; Burial of ashes will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation and book signing will be at 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021 with family receiving friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or the donor's choice.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Marlin Ward Clark  (1939-2021)

Garrett Wade Nokes, age 45, of McCook, Nebraska died February 14, 2021 after a horse accident.&nbsp; Garrett was born on November 21, 1975 in McCook to Ray and Brenda (Bolen) Nokes.&nbsp; His life began with a tractor ride halfway to town in a blizzard to get to the hospital.&nbsp; He attended District 8 School south of McCook until the eighth grade and graduated in 1994 from McCook High School. 

Garrett was active in the Little Britches Rodeo Association and Nebraska High School Rodeo Association winning many honors.&nbsp; He went on to rodeo in college at Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Oklahoma and helped lead the team to back-to-back national championships.&nbsp; Garrett’s dream from a little boy was to be a PRCA rodeo cowboy and he began rodeoing professionally in 1996.&nbsp; Garrett was a tremendous all-around cowboy and won many all-around titles including the All-Around at Cheyenne Frontier Days, the Denver Stock Show, and the Prairie Circuit.&nbsp; He also won many steer wrestling, calf roping and team roping titles at both the professional and amateur level.&nbsp; The highlight of his career was qualifying in the steer wrestling for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2005, winning the first round with a 3.6.&nbsp; He finished the year fourth in the world.&nbsp; He continued rodeoing in the Nebraska State Rodeo Association, the Kansas Professional Rodeo Association, and the Mid-States Rodeo Association up to his death.&nbsp; In 2017, Garrett and his partner Scott Smith won the Ariat World Series #12 roping in Las Vegas, Nevada, which was a life changing event for his family.&nbsp;

Garrett was a substitute teacher, in between rodeos, when he met his wife, Laura, the behavior specialist for McCook Public Schools.&nbsp; Garrett always said that job set Laura up to be a successful rodeo wife and to handle him.&nbsp; They were married on May 17, 2003 and bought the farm he grew up on.&nbsp; Trevor Ray was born December 29, 2004 and Garrett said he was his lucky charm that helped him make it to the NFR.&nbsp; Parker Wade came along on April 21, 2008, the day after a big team roping.&nbsp; In fact, Garrett delayed Laura getting to the hospital so he could fill out the deposit slip from the roping.&nbsp; 

In 2014 Garrett became the timed event head coach for Mid Plains Community College.&nbsp; He enjoyed helping college students be their best inside and outside of the arena.&nbsp; He has helped several students make it the College National Finals and his team has won the Great Plains Region Title in 2016-17 and Reserve in 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020. &nbsp;Garrett was named Great Plains Region Coach of the Year in 2020. Currently, the team is ranked first in the region.

Garrett was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mel and Nada Nokes, Bill Bolen, Rex and Avis Morell, Lester and Wanda Malleck; and father-in-law, Darold Ebmeier.

Garrett is survived by his wife of almost 18 years, Laura, and their boys, Trevor and Parker; his father, Ray (Pam) Nokes; mother, Brenda (Stephen) Morell; brother, Justen (Ashley) Nokes; stepbrother, Jeff (Sheryl) Hager; stepsisters, Brooke Hager, Elizabeth Morell and Katherine (Matt) Johnson; grandmother, Marlene Bolen; and mother-in-law, Mary Ann Ebmeier.&nbsp; He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska; the family will be present to greet friends from 4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2021 at Kiplinger Arena in McCook, Nebraska with Pastor Jeff Kelley and Father Gary Brethour officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow the services in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial account has been established in Garrett’s name for future designation.&nbsp; Memorials may reach the Nokes Family at First Central Bank in McCook (PO Box 1297, McCook, Nebraska 69001).&nbsp; 

Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; 

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

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 </figure>Garrett Wade Nokes, age 45, of McCook, Nebraska died February 14, 2021 after a horse accident.&nbsp; Garrett was born on November 21, 1975 in McCook to Ray and Brenda (Bolen) Nokes.&nbsp; His life began with a tractor ride halfway to town in a blizzard to get to the hospital.&nbsp; He attended District 8 School south of McCook until the eighth grade and graduated in 1994 from McCook High School. Garrett was active in the Little Britches Rodeo Association and Nebraska High School Rodeo Association winning many honors.&nbsp; He went on to rodeo in college at Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Oklahoma and helped lead the team to back-to-back national championships.&nbsp; Garrett’s dream from a little boy was to be a PRCA rodeo cowboy and he began rodeoing professionally in 1996.&nbsp; Garrett was a tremendous all-around cowboy and won many all-around titles including the All-Around at Cheyenne Frontier Days, the Denver Stock Show, and the Prairie Circuit.&nbsp; He also won many steer wrestling, calf roping and team roping titles at both the professional and amateur level.&nbsp; The highlight of his career was qualifying in the steer wrestling for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2005, winning the first round with a 3.6.&nbsp; He finished the year fourth in the world.&nbsp; He continued rodeoing in the Nebraska State Rodeo Association, the Kansas Professional Rodeo Association, and the Mid-States Rodeo Association up to his death.&nbsp; In 2017, Garrett and his partner Scott Smith won the Ariat World Series #12 roping in Las Vegas, Nevada, which was a life changing event for his family.&nbsp;Garrett was a substitute teacher, in between rodeos, when he met his wife, Laura, the behavior specialist for McCook Public Schools.&nbsp; Garrett always said that job set Laura up to be a successful rodeo wife and to handle him.&nbsp; They were married on May 17, 2003 and bought the farm he grew up on.&nbsp; Trevor Ray was born December 29, 2004 and Garrett said he was his lucky charm that helped him make it to the NFR.&nbsp; Parker Wade came along on April 21, 2008, the day after a big team roping.&nbsp; In fact, Garrett delayed Laura getting to the hospital so he could fill out the deposit slip from the roping.&nbsp; In 2014 Garrett became the timed event head coach for Mid Plains Community College.&nbsp; He enjoyed helping college students be their best inside and outside of the arena.&nbsp; He has helped several students make it the College National Finals and his team has won the Great Plains Region Title in 2016-17 and Reserve in 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020. &nbsp;Garrett was named Great Plains Region Coach of the Year in 2020. Currently, the team is ranked first in the region.Garrett was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mel and Nada Nokes, Bill Bolen, Rex and Avis Morell, Lester and Wanda Malleck; and father-in-law, Darold Ebmeier.Garrett is survived by his wife of almost 18 years, Laura, and their boys, Trevor and Parker; his father, Ray (Pam) Nokes; mother, Brenda (Stephen) Morell; brother, Justen (Ashley) Nokes; stepbrother, Jeff (Sheryl) Hager; stepsisters, Brooke Hager, Elizabeth Morell and Katherine (Matt) Johnson; grandmother, Marlene Bolen; and mother-in-law, Mary Ann Ebmeier.&nbsp; He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska; the family will be present to greet friends from 4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2021 at Kiplinger Arena in McCook, Nebraska with Pastor Jeff Kelley and Father Gary Brethour officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow the services in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, Nebraska.In lieu of flowers, a memorial account has been established in Garrett’s name for future designation.&nbsp; Memorials may reach the Nokes Family at First Central Bank in McCook (PO Box 1297, McCook, Nebraska 69001).&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

Garrett Wade Nokes  (1975-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Richard "Dean" Amm, age 76, of Oconto, Nebraska passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Callaway Good Life Center in Callaway, Nebraska after a long battle with cancer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dean was born on December 28, 1944 at Callaway, Nebraska to Homer and Lena (Esch) Amm.&nbsp; Dean attended Sunny Side School through the sixth grade and went on to graduate from Callaway High School in 1963.&nbsp; After high school, Dean attended Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska for auto body repair.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On June 19, 1965, Dean was united in marriage to Gaylene Prescott at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; They lived in Holdrege and Doniphan in Nebraska before moving to Oconto in 1974 where Dean worked for Farritor's in Broken Bow.&nbsp; He opened Oconto Body and Repair in 1977 and owned and operated his business until 2002.&nbsp; Dean will always be remembered for his meticulous auto body work because he never let a job out of the shop that wasn't perfect. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working his pasture at Callaway.&nbsp; He was a member of the Oconto Fire Department and an EMT for many years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Gaylene, of Oconto, Nebraska; his son Stacey Amm and wife Stephanie of Alliance, Nebraska; his daughter, Brenda Ditmarr and husband Brent of Oconto, Nebraska; foster son, Bill Cook (Marilyn Skeen) of Washington; granddaughters Bridget (Wade) Towey, Mikayla Dittmar, Jamie (Harry) Pickett, Megan (Jacob) Ritter, and Katelyn Cook; grandson, Stetson (Alicia) Dittmar; sister-in-law, Bonnie Chapin; and his nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Reba; his niece, DeAnn; and brothers-in-law Garry Prescott and Jerry Chapin. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska with Father Jim Hunt officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Oconto Cemetery in Oconto, Nebraska.&nbsp; A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; An online guest book may be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at www.govierbrothers.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Richard "Dean" Amm, age 76, of Oconto, Nebraska passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Callaway Good Life Center in Callaway, Nebraska after a long battle with cancer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dean was born on December 28, 1944 at Callaway, Nebraska to Homer and Lena (Esch) Amm.&nbsp; Dean attended Sunny Side School through the sixth grade and went on to graduate from Callaway High School in 1963.&nbsp; After high school, Dean attended Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska for auto body repair.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On June 19, 1965, Dean was united in marriage to Gaylene Prescott at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; They lived in Holdrege and Doniphan in Nebraska before moving to Oconto in 1974 where Dean worked for Farritor's in Broken Bow.&nbsp; He opened Oconto Body and Repair in 1977 and owned and operated his business until 2002.&nbsp; Dean will always be remembered for his meticulous auto body work because he never let a job out of the shop that wasn't perfect. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working his pasture at Callaway.&nbsp; He was a member of the Oconto Fire Department and an EMT for many years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Gaylene, of Oconto, Nebraska; his son Stacey Amm and wife Stephanie of Alliance, Nebraska; his daughter, Brenda Ditmarr and husband Brent of Oconto, Nebraska; foster son, Bill Cook (Marilyn Skeen) of Washington; granddaughters Bridget (Wade) Towey, Mikayla Dittmar, Jamie (Harry) Pickett, Megan (Jacob) Ritter, and Katelyn Cook; grandson, Stetson (Alicia) Dittmar; sister-in-law, Bonnie Chapin; and his nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Reba; his niece, DeAnn; and brothers-in-law Garry Prescott and Jerry Chapin. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska with Father Jim Hunt officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Oconto Cemetery in Oconto, Nebraska.&nbsp; A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; An online guest book may be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at www.govierbrothers.com.

Richard "Dean" Amm  (1944-2021)

Joyce&nbsp;Kenworthy, age 74, of Wauneta, Nebraska died at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska on February 14, 2021.

Joyce was born to Loriene and Therman Plunk, Sr. on April 28, 1946, in Ashdown, Arkansas. She grew up and attended school in Arkansas then got married to Robert Brown in Michigan.

Joyce did migrant work in different states until retiring. Her home was in Decatur, Arkansas, until 2020 when she moved to Nebraska to be closer to family. Joyce loved being with her family and enjoyed crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Therman, Sr. and Loriene Plunk; brothers, Therman, Jr. and William Plunk; and her son, Richard Brown.

Joyce is survived by her sons, Ronald Brown and Robert Brown, Jr., of Wauneta, Nebraska; daughter, Barbara Black, of Washington; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and other family.

Cremation was chosen. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Joyce&nbsp;Kenworthy, age 74, of Wauneta, Nebraska died at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska on February 14, 2021.Joyce was born to Loriene and Therman Plunk, Sr. on April 28, 1946, in Ashdown, Arkansas. She grew up and attended school in Arkansas then got married to Robert Brown in Michigan.Joyce did migrant work in different states until retiring. Her home was in Decatur, Arkansas, until 2020 when she moved to Nebraska to be closer to family. Joyce loved being with her family and enjoyed crocheting.She was preceded in death by her parents, Therman, Sr. and Loriene Plunk; brothers, Therman, Jr. and William Plunk; and her son, Richard Brown.Joyce is survived by her sons, Ronald Brown and Robert Brown, Jr., of Wauneta, Nebraska; daughter, Barbara Black, of Washington; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and other family.Cremation was chosen. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Kenworthy  (1946-2021)

Jan M. Nielsen, age 62, of Arthur, Nebraska passed away February 11, 2021, at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Nebraska. Jan was born June 28, 1958, at Ogallala, Nebraska, to Harold Dean and Mary Ann "Ranny" (McMillan) Fenwick. She was raised in Keystone, Nebraska where she attended rural school before graduating from Ogallala High School with the class of 1976. In the fall of 1976, Jan married Rick Nielsen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Their union was blessed with two children, Erin and Lee.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jan worked at Front Street and Pioneer Trails before her focus became interior house painting and wallpapering for several years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1996, Jan returned to Front Street, which she managed until moving to Arthur in 2005.&nbsp;&nbsp;She managed the Bunkhouse Bar &amp; Grill in Arthur until a cancer diagnosis and subsequent failing health necessitated a slow-down. Jan loved the outdoors, whether it be canoeing, tanking, hiking, or just soaking in the beauty of the sandhills.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was an adventurous person who loved to travel, cook, and enjoy life to the fullest.&nbsp; Jan was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her children, Erin (Jason) Barnhill of Ogallala, NE, and Lee (Melinda) Nielsen of Ogallala, NE; grandchildren, Nolan and Oliver; brothers, Mark (Joni) Fenwick of Kearney, NE and Zane (Cody) Fenwick of Keystone, NE; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Jan's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. A celebration of Jan's life is being planned for a later date. No interment of Cremains is planned at this time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jan M. Nielsen, age 62, of Arthur, Nebraska passed away February 11, 2021, at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Nebraska. Jan was born June 28, 1958, at Ogallala, Nebraska, to Harold Dean and Mary Ann "Ranny" (McMillan) Fenwick. She was raised in Keystone, Nebraska where she attended rural school before graduating from Ogallala High School with the class of 1976. In the fall of 1976, Jan married Rick Nielsen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Their union was blessed with two children, Erin and Lee.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jan worked at Front Street and Pioneer Trails before her focus became interior house painting and wallpapering for several years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1996, Jan returned to Front Street, which she managed until moving to Arthur in 2005.&nbsp;&nbsp;She managed the Bunkhouse Bar &amp; Grill in Arthur until a cancer diagnosis and subsequent failing health necessitated a slow-down. Jan loved the outdoors, whether it be canoeing, tanking, hiking, or just soaking in the beauty of the sandhills.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was an adventurous person who loved to travel, cook, and enjoy life to the fullest.&nbsp; Jan was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her children, Erin (Jason) Barnhill of Ogallala, NE, and Lee (Melinda) Nielsen of Ogallala, NE; grandchildren, Nolan and Oliver; brothers, Mark (Joni) Fenwick of Kearney, NE and Zane (Cody) Fenwick of Keystone, NE; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Jan's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. A celebration of Jan's life is being planned for a later date. No interment of Cremains is planned at this time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jan M Nielsen  (1958-2021)

Archie Lawrence Aman, age 86, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home in McCook, Nebraska. Aman was born in Lowry, South Dakota to Alice Tews and Albert Aman on November 7, 1934. He grew up in Java, South Dakota and graduated from Java High School in 1952.

He served in the United States Army from June of 1957 to May 1959. He transferred to the United States Army Reserves until 1963. In May of 1963, he was honorably discharged. He received a commendation as a Sharpshooter (rifle) and the Good Conduct Medal. After his honorable discharge, Aman returned to his home state of South Dakota to work at the Homestake Mine in Lead, SD.

In 1968 he relocated to Loveland, Colorado where he worked for Samsonite Lego Factory. In 1971 he went to work for Eastman Kodak in Windsor, CO. He married Betty Norton on June 29, 1971 in Greece, NY after receiving job training at the Eastman Kodak plant in Rochester, NY. The couple was active in their church in Loveland, CO and raising three girls. After working for Kodak for over 20 years, Archie retired from Kodak and became a Tour Bus driver. This job allowed him to travel and meet new people. Betty went along when she could. Driving for a Tour Bus Company led to a bus job at CSU where he drove an athletic bus. He retired from CSU at the age of 75.

In February of 2013, Archie moved to McCook, Nebraska to be closer to family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Delon; a brother, Delbert; wife, Betty; brothers-in-law, Jack Speck, Jack Norton, and Arthur Norton; and a great- grandson, Jasper.

Survivors include sisters; Betty Speck of California, LaJean (Alfred) Loethen of California, Karen (Harvey) Bonen of South Dakota, JoEllen (Ed) Zerr of California; daughters: Terri Brown of Colby, Kansas, Cindi (Kyle) Grafel of Herndon, Kansas, and Lorri (Kent) Grafel of Culbertson, Nebraska; nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday afternoon, February 19, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.&nbsp;

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. (CT), Saturday morning, February 20, 2021 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Craig Schmitz officiating.&nbsp; In honor of his grandchildren who are health care workers, and for respect to others, we ask that masks be worn at the service and visitation. A graveside service with military honors will be held in Loveland, CO at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family of Archie Aman 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>Archie Lawrence Aman, age 86, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home in McCook, Nebraska. Aman was born in Lowry, South Dakota to Alice Tews and Albert Aman on November 7, 1934. He grew up in Java, South Dakota and graduated from Java High School in 1952.He served in the United States Army from June of 1957 to May 1959. He transferred to the United States Army Reserves until 1963. In May of 1963, he was honorably discharged. He received a commendation as a Sharpshooter (rifle) and the Good Conduct Medal. After his honorable discharge, Aman returned to his home state of South Dakota to work at the Homestake Mine in Lead, SD.In 1968 he relocated to Loveland, Colorado where he worked for Samsonite Lego Factory. In 1971 he went to work for Eastman Kodak in Windsor, CO. He married Betty Norton on June 29, 1971 in Greece, NY after receiving job training at the Eastman Kodak plant in Rochester, NY. The couple was active in their church in Loveland, CO and raising three girls. After working for Kodak for over 20 years, Archie retired from Kodak and became a Tour Bus driver. This job allowed him to travel and meet new people. Betty went along when she could. Driving for a Tour Bus Company led to a bus job at CSU where he drove an athletic bus. He retired from CSU at the age of 75.In February of 2013, Archie moved to McCook, Nebraska to be closer to family.He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Delon; a brother, Delbert; wife, Betty; brothers-in-law, Jack Speck, Jack Norton, and Arthur Norton; and a great- grandson, Jasper.Survivors include sisters; Betty Speck of California, LaJean (Alfred) Loethen of California, Karen (Harvey) Bonen of South Dakota, JoEllen (Ed) Zerr of California; daughters: Terri Brown of Colby, Kansas, Cindi (Kyle) Grafel of Herndon, Kansas, and Lorri (Kent) Grafel of Culbertson, Nebraska; nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held on Friday afternoon, February 19, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.&nbsp;Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. (CT), Saturday morning, February 20, 2021 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Craig Schmitz officiating.&nbsp; In honor of his grandchildren who are health care workers, and for respect to others, we ask that masks be worn at the service and visitation. A graveside service with military honors will be held in Loveland, CO at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family of Archie Aman for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Archie Lawrence Aman  (1934-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Private Family Rosary and Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for Clarence Danielski, age 91, of Valentine, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; No visitation will be held.&nbsp; Burial will be at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mr. Danielski passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 in Broken Bow, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Betty, of Valentine, Nebraska; his children, Dave Danielski, Don Danielski, Mike Danielski, Susan Paprosky, Leonard Danielski, and Tom Danielski;&nbsp; and his sisters, Irene Kresha and Lucy Kresha.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Private Family Rosary and Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for Clarence Danielski, age 91, of Valentine, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; No visitation will be held.&nbsp; Burial will be at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mr. Danielski passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 in Broken Bow, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Betty, of Valentine, Nebraska; his children, Dave Danielski, Don Danielski, Mike Danielski, Susan Paprosky, Leonard Danielski, and Tom Danielski;&nbsp; and his sisters, Irene Kresha and Lucy Kresha.

Clarence J. Danielski  (age 91)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don Emanuel Bauerle was the youngest of four children born to Emanuel and Laura (Yaw) Bauerle.&nbsp; He was born on September 28, 1928 in rural Champion, Nebraska.&nbsp; The basement of his family home was dug on the day don was born and he lived in the same house his while life, except during his&nbsp; military service.&nbsp; Don peacefully passed away at home, with his wife and children surrounding him, on Thursday, February 11, 2021.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;When Don was a boy, he worked alongside his dad on the family farm, growing mostly dryland corn.&nbsp; When not working, Don enjoyed fishing and hunting.&nbsp; In high school, Don was athletic and competitive in sports.&nbsp; He did especially well in football, boxing, and track.&nbsp; Don was being considered as a UNL football recruit when he had an injury during the last football game during his senior year of high school.&nbsp; This event, along with the military draft, changed Don's plans. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don was drafted into the Army in 1950.&nbsp; He was taken by train to Fort Riley, Kansas for two weeks to be trained as a paratrooper.&nbsp; But after a knee injury, he was sent to Camp Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado.&nbsp; From there he was sent to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, where he was assigned to the 216th Chemical Corp. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;From Denver, Don was sent to Mercury, Nevada (which was also known as Area 51) where he was&nbsp; trained in chemical, biological and nuclear warfare.&nbsp; He took part in "Operation Tumbler Snapper" and "Buster Jangle" which were the testing of atomic bombs at the Nevada Proving Grounds.&nbsp; Don was involved with the detonation of five atomic bombs and was exposed three times to radiation that was deemed "over-exposure."&nbsp; Don later told his children about the shock waves from the bombs exploding, and seeing what looked like large dirt storms rolling along the desert and spanning miles up into the sky.&nbsp; Don remembered seeing what would become the "Stealth Bomber" and the "U2 Spy Plane" in the very early stages of development. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don was honorable discharged in 1952 and returned to the Bauerle family farm in Champion, Nebraska.&nbsp; Once back home, he joined a men's barbershop quartet, singing tenor with his brother, Irvin, his brother-in-law, LeRoy Fuehrer, and cousin, Eldon Bauerle.&nbsp; He married Burnetta 'Bea' Silvester on May 15, 1954.&nbsp; Don and Bea settled into farm life and raised five children:&nbsp; David, Debra, Dirk, Dorothea, and Darice. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Farming was a family endeavor for the Bauerles.&nbsp; The children were raised with a strong work ethic and solid Christian faith.&nbsp; Don and Bea raised their children in the EUB church, which later merged with the United Methodist church.&nbsp; After the children were all raised, Don and Bea joined Crossroads Wesleyan Church in Imperial, Nebraska and were faithful attenders for several years.&nbsp; They enjoyed sitting at a reserved corner table in the sanctuary. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Bauerle family learned to work hard, but also played hard.&nbsp; They went fishing, swimming, and camping in the summer when it rained and the irrigation wells could be turned off.&nbsp; In the winter, they went ice fishing and sledding.&nbsp; Don's children fondly remember their dad pulling them behind the tractor in an upside-down old car hood. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don's sons, David and Dirk, returned after college to farm alongside their dad.&nbsp; Even after he was 'retired,' Don would assist with planting and harvest for many years.&nbsp; Don was known as quite a fisherman, both in his abilities and his telling of 'fish stories.'&nbsp; He enjoyed going on fishing trips to North Dakota and Canada with his fishing buddy, Fred Bessler. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don enjoyed watching his grandkids grow up and would attend their events whenever possible.&nbsp; He would also often call the ones who lived father away to get updates on their activities.&nbsp; He was especially pleased to have his first great grandson, Graham Bauerle, and his first great granddaughter, Brynn Bauerle, join the family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Preceding Don in death were his parents, Emanuel and Laura; his step-mother, Leta Bauerle; sisters, Vern Kleven and Alta Fuehrer; brothers-in-law Walter Kleven and LeRoy Fuehrer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Surviving to remember and celebrate his life, are Don's wife, Burnetta "Bea" Bauerle of Champion, Nebraska; his children, David and Jayne Bauerle of Champion, NE, Debra Bauerle of Imperial, NE, Dirk Bauerle and Dawn Weber of Imperial, NE, Dorothea (Bauerle) Quiring of Henderson, NE, and Darcie (Bauerle) and Greg Cecil of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Adam &amp; Linsey Bauerle of Rapid City, SD, Jamilah (Bauerle) and Nelson Rosas of Champion, NE, Alisa Bauerle of Champion, NE, Daniel Quiring of Chapman, KS, Lydia Quiring of Schuyler, NE, Alia Cecil of Omaha, NE, and Jonah Cecil of Lincoln, NE; great grandchildren, Graham and Brynn Bauerle of Rapid City, SD; brother and sister-in-law, Irvin and Garneta Bauerle of Champion, NE; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Private Family Memorial Service for Immediate Family of Don will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. MT at the Crossroads Wesleyan Church in Imperial, Nebraska with Pastor Alex Gilbert officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Public Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. MT at Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial, Nebraska with full military honors, with Pastor Alex Gilbert officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested to the Crossroads Wesleyan Church of Imperial, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, Nebraska is&nbsp; entrusted with the arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don Emanuel Bauerle was the youngest of four children born to Emanuel and Laura (Yaw) Bauerle.&nbsp; He was born on September 28, 1928 in rural Champion, Nebraska.&nbsp; The basement of his family home was dug on the day don was born and he lived in the same house his while life, except during his&nbsp; military service.&nbsp; Don peacefully passed away at home, with his wife and children surrounding him, on Thursday, February 11, 2021.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;When Don was a boy, he worked alongside his dad on the family farm, growing mostly dryland corn.&nbsp; When not working, Don enjoyed fishing and hunting.&nbsp; In high school, Don was athletic and competitive in sports.&nbsp; He did especially well in football, boxing, and track.&nbsp; Don was being considered as a UNL football recruit when he had an injury during the last football game during his senior year of high school.&nbsp; This event, along with the military draft, changed Don's plans. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don was drafted into the Army in 1950.&nbsp; He was taken by train to Fort Riley, Kansas for two weeks to be trained as a paratrooper.&nbsp; But after a knee injury, he was sent to Camp Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado.&nbsp; From there he was sent to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, where he was assigned to the 216th Chemical Corp. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;From Denver, Don was sent to Mercury, Nevada (which was also known as Area 51) where he was&nbsp; trained in chemical, biological and nuclear warfare.&nbsp; He took part in "Operation Tumbler Snapper" and "Buster Jangle" which were the testing of atomic bombs at the Nevada Proving Grounds.&nbsp; Don was involved with the detonation of five atomic bombs and was exposed three times to radiation that was deemed "over-exposure."&nbsp; Don later told his children about the shock waves from the bombs exploding, and seeing what looked like large dirt storms rolling along the desert and spanning miles up into the sky.&nbsp; Don remembered seeing what would become the "Stealth Bomber" and the "U2 Spy Plane" in the very early stages of development. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don was honorable discharged in 1952 and returned to the Bauerle family farm in Champion, Nebraska.&nbsp; Once back home, he joined a men's barbershop quartet, singing tenor with his brother, Irvin, his brother-in-law, LeRoy Fuehrer, and cousin, Eldon Bauerle.&nbsp; He married Burnetta 'Bea' Silvester on May 15, 1954.&nbsp; Don and Bea settled into farm life and raised five children:&nbsp; David, Debra, Dirk, Dorothea, and Darice. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Farming was a family endeavor for the Bauerles.&nbsp; The children were raised with a strong work ethic and solid Christian faith.&nbsp; Don and Bea raised their children in the EUB church, which later merged with the United Methodist church.&nbsp; After the children were all raised, Don and Bea joined Crossroads Wesleyan Church in Imperial, Nebraska and were faithful attenders for several years.&nbsp; They enjoyed sitting at a reserved corner table in the sanctuary. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Bauerle family learned to work hard, but also played hard.&nbsp; They went fishing, swimming, and camping in the summer when it rained and the irrigation wells could be turned off.&nbsp; In the winter, they went ice fishing and sledding.&nbsp; Don's children fondly remember their dad pulling them behind the tractor in an upside-down old car hood. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don's sons, David and Dirk, returned after college to farm alongside their dad.&nbsp; Even after he was 'retired,' Don would assist with planting and harvest for many years.&nbsp; Don was known as quite a fisherman, both in his abilities and his telling of 'fish stories.'&nbsp; He enjoyed going on fishing trips to North Dakota and Canada with his fishing buddy, Fred Bessler. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don enjoyed watching his grandkids grow up and would attend their events whenever possible.&nbsp; He would also often call the ones who lived father away to get updates on their activities.&nbsp; He was especially pleased to have his first great grandson, Graham Bauerle, and his first great granddaughter, Brynn Bauerle, join the family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Preceding Don in death were his parents, Emanuel and Laura; his step-mother, Leta Bauerle; sisters, Vern Kleven and Alta Fuehrer; brothers-in-law Walter Kleven and LeRoy Fuehrer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Surviving to remember and celebrate his life, are Don's wife, Burnetta "Bea" Bauerle of Champion, Nebraska; his children, David and Jayne Bauerle of Champion, NE, Debra Bauerle of Imperial, NE, Dirk Bauerle and Dawn Weber of Imperial, NE, Dorothea (Bauerle) Quiring of Henderson, NE, and Darcie (Bauerle) and Greg Cecil of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Adam &amp; Linsey Bauerle of Rapid City, SD, Jamilah (Bauerle) and Nelson Rosas of Champion, NE, Alisa Bauerle of Champion, NE, Daniel Quiring of Chapman, KS, Lydia Quiring of Schuyler, NE, Alia Cecil of Omaha, NE, and Jonah Cecil of Lincoln, NE; great grandchildren, Graham and Brynn Bauerle of Rapid City, SD; brother and sister-in-law, Irvin and Garneta Bauerle of Champion, NE; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Private Family Memorial Service for Immediate Family of Don will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. MT at the Crossroads Wesleyan Church in Imperial, Nebraska with Pastor Alex Gilbert officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Public Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. MT at Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial, Nebraska with full military honors, with Pastor Alex Gilbert officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested to the Crossroads Wesleyan Church of Imperial, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, Nebraska is&nbsp; entrusted with the arrangements.

Don E. Bauerle  (1928-2021)

Terrylee&nbsp;Plumb, age 78, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away February 12, 2021, while staying at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington, Nebraska.

Terrylee was born to Terrance and Emma Banister on April 6, 1942, at her aunt's home in Elwood, Nebraska.&nbsp; She grew up in North Platte where she was a cheerleader in high school and graduated from NPHS. Terrylee married Tom Spencer and they lived in Utah. The couple had three children, Monte, D'Nae and Becky, and later divorced.

Terrylee then married Doyle McIntosh in North Platte. They eventually moved to Omaha, Nebraska for a while before returning to North Platte in '69. They had three children, Rick, Tia and Derreck, and later divorced. While in Omaha, Terrylee worked at General Electric and there she met her best friend, Shirley.

In 1975 Terrylee went on to marry Bob Furse at the Johnson Lake Side Chapel. They later made their home together at Johnson Lake and Terrylee worked with Bob driving trucks until divorcing in '85.

Over the years Terrylee had also worked at various restaurants, Kmart and a Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Kansas. In 1986 she wed Leland Plumb and they were together until his death in 2009, which was also the same year her mother died. They lived in Herrington, Kansas, and it wasn't until 2018 when Terrylee returned to North Platte.

She is survived by her children, BeckI (Victor) Ontiveros of Ogden, UT, Rick McIntosh of North Platte, Nebraska, Tia (Rich) Britten of Brady, Nebraska, Derreck (Jenny) Furse of Gothenburg, Nebraska and Mike (Diane) McIntosh of Sutherland, Nebraska; her sister, Linda Muller of Arizona; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family.

Terrylee was preceded in death by her parents, Terrance and Emma Banister; husband, Leland Plumb; and her children, Monte Spencer and D'Nae Benson.

Visitation will be on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Cremation will follow and a graveside service will be at a later date in the North Platte Cemetery.

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

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 </figure>Terrylee&nbsp;Plumb, age 78, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away February 12, 2021, while staying at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington, Nebraska.Terrylee was born to Terrance and Emma Banister on April 6, 1942, at her aunt's home in Elwood, Nebraska.&nbsp; She grew up in North Platte where she was a cheerleader in high school and graduated from NPHS. Terrylee married Tom Spencer and they lived in Utah. The couple had three children, Monte, D'Nae and Becky, and later divorced.Terrylee then married Doyle McIntosh in North Platte. They eventually moved to Omaha, Nebraska for a while before returning to North Platte in '69. They had three children, Rick, Tia and Derreck, and later divorced. While in Omaha, Terrylee worked at General Electric and there she met her best friend, Shirley.In 1975 Terrylee went on to marry Bob Furse at the Johnson Lake Side Chapel. They later made their home together at Johnson Lake and Terrylee worked with Bob driving trucks until divorcing in '85.Over the years Terrylee had also worked at various restaurants, Kmart and a Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Kansas. In 1986 she wed Leland Plumb and they were together until his death in 2009, which was also the same year her mother died. They lived in Herrington, Kansas, and it wasn't until 2018 when Terrylee returned to North Platte.She is survived by her children, BeckI (Victor) Ontiveros of Ogden, UT, Rick McIntosh of North Platte, Nebraska, Tia (Rich) Britten of Brady, Nebraska, Derreck (Jenny) Furse of Gothenburg, Nebraska and Mike (Diane) McIntosh of Sutherland, Nebraska; her sister, Linda Muller of Arizona; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family.Terrylee was preceded in death by her parents, Terrance and Emma Banister; husband, Leland Plumb; and her children, Monte Spencer and D'Nae Benson.Visitation will be on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Cremation will follow and a graveside service will be at a later date in the North Platte Cemetery.Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Terrylee Plumb  (1942-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bennie J. Thompson, age 76, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on February 12, 2021 at his home.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bennie J. Thompson, age 76, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on February 12, 2021 at his home.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Bennie J. Thompson  (1945-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aletha "Kay" Reynolds, age 68, of Overton, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on July 12, 1952 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Joe &amp; Opal (Harvey) Crawford. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kay was united in marriage to David Reynolds on January 18, 1982 in Phillipsburg, Kansas.&nbsp; They made their home in Overton, Nebraska and she was employed for many years at BD in Holdrege, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kay enjoyed staying at home, being a homebody, watching T.V. and spending time with her husband, David. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her husband, David, of Overton, Nebraska; her siblings James (Nancy) Crawford of Massachusetts, John (Myra) Crawford of Texas, Jerry Crawford of California, and Mary Austin of Massachusetts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kay was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There will be no visitation, as the family is honoring Kay's wish for cremation.&nbsp; No services are planned at this time. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share your online condolences with the family by visiting reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aletha "Kay" Reynolds, age 68, of Overton, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on July 12, 1952 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Joe &amp; Opal (Harvey) Crawford. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kay was united in marriage to David Reynolds on January 18, 1982 in Phillipsburg, Kansas.&nbsp; They made their home in Overton, Nebraska and she was employed for many years at BD in Holdrege, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kay enjoyed staying at home, being a homebody, watching T.V. and spending time with her husband, David. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her husband, David, of Overton, Nebraska; her siblings James (Nancy) Crawford of Massachusetts, John (Myra) Crawford of Texas, Jerry Crawford of California, and Mary Austin of Massachusetts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kay was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There will be no visitation, as the family is honoring Kay's wish for cremation.&nbsp; No services are planned at this time. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share your online condolences with the family by visiting reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Aletha "Kay" Reynolds  (1952-2021)

Gerald Allan Cole, age 86, formerly of Curtis, Nebraska, died February 1, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.

Gerald was born May 18, 1934, in Curtis, Nebraska, to Everett and Martha (Clawson) Cole.&nbsp; He was raised on the family farm south of Curtis attending his first eight years of school in a country school. He was active in sports, playing American Legion Baseball, and football and basketball in high school. He graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis in 1951.&nbsp; He returned to the family farm where he farmed and ranched for 39 years.&nbsp; In September, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Hanson of Loomis, Nebraska, and to this union three children were born.&nbsp; He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Curtis, and he was a dedicated fan of all the sports and activities of his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Gerald worked at the North Platte and McCook Livestock Auctions for many years, making lots of lifetime friends.&nbsp; In 1990 he retired from farming and moved to Curtis but continued to raise cattle until 2002. Along with a love of his family and farming/ranching, he enjoyed fishing, watching rodeos, Husker Sports, the Kansas City Chiefs, visiting with friends and being a member of the famous Co-op Coffee Crew.

Preceding Gerald in death include his parents; brother, Don Cole; sister, Devona Roudebush; sister-in-law, Claudia Cole; brothers-in-law, William (Bill) Kleinow, Rod Roudebush, Lawrence Hanson, Wilmer Hanson, Roger Hanson, Earl Hanson Jr, Harry Hollinger, Dean Almquist, and Bob Novak; sisters-in-law, Elva Hanson, Ruth Hanson, Isla Hanson, Evelyn Almquist, Dorothy Novak, Mary Hanson, and Doris Hanson.

Survivors include his wife Gladys of North Platte, Nebraska; son Jim Cole (Sandi) of Hayes Center, Nebraska; two daughters, Jean Perkins (Ron) of McCook, Nebraska and Judy (Terry) Elson of North Platte, Nebraska; one brother Wayne Cole of Lake Forest, California; one sister, Connie (Lanny) Bellamy of Lincoln, Nebraska; two sisters-in-law, Marj Cole of Atwater, California, and Doris Hollinger of Omaha, Nebraska; one brother-in-law, Sherrod Hanson of Loomis; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Curtis Ambulance Fund.

Memorial services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Curtis, Nebraska on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Tim McCrary officiating.

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 </figure>Gerald Allan Cole, age 86, formerly of Curtis, Nebraska, died February 1, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.Gerald was born May 18, 1934, in Curtis, Nebraska, to Everett and Martha (Clawson) Cole.&nbsp; He was raised on the family farm south of Curtis attending his first eight years of school in a country school. He was active in sports, playing American Legion Baseball, and football and basketball in high school. He graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis in 1951.&nbsp; He returned to the family farm where he farmed and ranched for 39 years.&nbsp; In September, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Hanson of Loomis, Nebraska, and to this union three children were born.&nbsp; He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Curtis, and he was a dedicated fan of all the sports and activities of his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Gerald worked at the North Platte and McCook Livestock Auctions for many years, making lots of lifetime friends.&nbsp; In 1990 he retired from farming and moved to Curtis but continued to raise cattle until 2002. Along with a love of his family and farming/ranching, he enjoyed fishing, watching rodeos, Husker Sports, the Kansas City Chiefs, visiting with friends and being a member of the famous Co-op Coffee Crew.Preceding Gerald in death include his parents; brother, Don Cole; sister, Devona Roudebush; sister-in-law, Claudia Cole; brothers-in-law, William (Bill) Kleinow, Rod Roudebush, Lawrence Hanson, Wilmer Hanson, Roger Hanson, Earl Hanson Jr, Harry Hollinger, Dean Almquist, and Bob Novak; sisters-in-law, Elva Hanson, Ruth Hanson, Isla Hanson, Evelyn Almquist, Dorothy Novak, Mary Hanson, and Doris Hanson.Survivors include his wife Gladys of North Platte, Nebraska; son Jim Cole (Sandi) of Hayes Center, Nebraska; two daughters, Jean Perkins (Ron) of McCook, Nebraska and Judy (Terry) Elson of North Platte, Nebraska; one brother Wayne Cole of Lake Forest, California; one sister, Connie (Lanny) Bellamy of Lincoln, Nebraska; two sisters-in-law, Marj Cole of Atwater, California, and Doris Hollinger of Omaha, Nebraska; one brother-in-law, Sherrod Hanson of Loomis; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Curtis Ambulance Fund.Memorial services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Curtis, Nebraska on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Tim McCrary officiating.

Gerald Allan Cole  (1934-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff A. Ratliff, age 67, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on February 11, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born on October 27, 1953 to Raymond and Margaret (Davis) Ratliff in York, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff graduated from York High School with the Class of 1972.&nbsp; He married Pamela Garrelts and to this union three children were born:&nbsp; Jermey, Brenda, and Adam.&nbsp; He lived in York and Kearney, Nebraska working at Kearney Regional Airport for 27 years.&nbsp; He moved to North Platte in 2014 to be closer to family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff enjoyed building ships and airplanes out of toothpicks &amp; paper.&nbsp; He will be remembered as a fun dad when his kids were young. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his children: Jermey (Raegan) Anderson, Brenda Anderson, and Adam (Janelle) Anderson, all of North Platte, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Colton, Katherine, Dean, William, and Alexander; a sister, Diane Sundermeier of Lincoln, Nebraska; and a brother, John (Ramona) Ratliff of York, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff was preceded in death by his parents. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested in his name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Gary Smith officiating.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the book may do so from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff A. Ratliff, age 67, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on February 11, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born on October 27, 1953 to Raymond and Margaret (Davis) Ratliff in York, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff graduated from York High School with the Class of 1972.&nbsp; He married Pamela Garrelts and to this union three children were born:&nbsp; Jermey, Brenda, and Adam.&nbsp; He lived in York and Kearney, Nebraska working at Kearney Regional Airport for 27 years.&nbsp; He moved to North Platte in 2014 to be closer to family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff enjoyed building ships and airplanes out of toothpicks &amp; paper.&nbsp; He will be remembered as a fun dad when his kids were young. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his children: Jermey (Raegan) Anderson, Brenda Anderson, and Adam (Janelle) Anderson, all of North Platte, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Colton, Katherine, Dean, William, and Alexander; a sister, Diane Sundermeier of Lincoln, Nebraska; and a brother, John (Ramona) Ratliff of York, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff was preceded in death by his parents. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested in his name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Gary Smith officiating.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the book may do so from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

Jeff A. Ratliff  (1953-2021)

Royce Edward Callihan, age 87, of North Platte., Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. He was born on March 2, 1933 to Theodore and Mary (Kemper) Callihan in Grand Island, Nebraska.

He entered the United States Air Force on April 3, 1952 and was honorably discharged after 4 years on March 10, 1956.

Royce was united in marriage to Charleen (Johnson) Callihan on April 3, 1960 and to this union two children were born: Kim and Deborah.

He sold insurance before he worked for Bill Hemmings and The Moose Lodge. Royce made a career for the U.S. Post Office where he was a mail carrier and supervisor. After working there for 26 years, he retired in November 1990.

Royce was a member of the Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church and a past member of the Elks Club, Moose Lodge, American Legion and Postal Supervisors Union. He was loved by most and respected by all. He was always there to help others when they needed it. He liked to laugh and joke and enjoyed his hobby of woodworking. Royce loved his family and his dog, Abby.

He is survived by his two daughters, Kim and Deborah Callihan; sister-in-law, Virginia Richardson; and his nieces and nephews. &nbsp;

Royce was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charleen Callihan; brother, Maurice; mother and father-in-law, Inez and Charles Johnson; nephew, Mark Richardson; brother-in-law, Terry Richardson; and sister-in-law, Joan.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February, 19, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska with Reverend Vidya Sagar officiating. The burial will be at 1:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. 

Visitation and book signing will be Wednesday and Thursday, February, 17th&nbsp;and 18th, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Memorials are requested to the family to be designated at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.

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 </figure>Royce Edward Callihan, age 87, of North Platte., Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. He was born on March 2, 1933 to Theodore and Mary (Kemper) Callihan in Grand Island, Nebraska.He entered the United States Air Force on April 3, 1952 and was honorably discharged after 4 years on March 10, 1956.Royce was united in marriage to Charleen (Johnson) Callihan on April 3, 1960 and to this union two children were born: Kim and Deborah.He sold insurance before he worked for Bill Hemmings and The Moose Lodge. Royce made a career for the U.S. Post Office where he was a mail carrier and supervisor. After working there for 26 years, he retired in November 1990.Royce was a member of the Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church and a past member of the Elks Club, Moose Lodge, American Legion and Postal Supervisors Union. He was loved by most and respected by all. He was always there to help others when they needed it. He liked to laugh and joke and enjoyed his hobby of woodworking. Royce loved his family and his dog, Abby.He is survived by his two daughters, Kim and Deborah Callihan; sister-in-law, Virginia Richardson; and his nieces and nephews. &nbsp;Royce was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charleen Callihan; brother, Maurice; mother and father-in-law, Inez and Charles Johnson; nephew, Mark Richardson; brother-in-law, Terry Richardson; and sister-in-law, Joan.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February, 19, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska with Reverend Vidya Sagar officiating. The burial will be at 1:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. Visitation and book signing will be Wednesday and Thursday, February, 17th&nbsp;and 18th, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Memorials are requested to the family to be designated at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.

Royce Edward Callihan  (1933-2021)

Deloit Neil Craig of Cozad, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska at the age of 89. Del was born November 22, 1931 in the family home near Ingham, Nebraska to Milton and Mable (Mercer) Craig. Del was the 6th of 12 children and grew up in the hills south of Brady, Nebraska. On November 21, 1953 he married Donna Jean Claflin. Their union was blessed with 7 children, Marty, Wade, Brad, Becky, Brenda, Shane and Gina. Del joined the U.S. Army in 1955. Following his discharge, he worked at local hay mills before starting his own business as an electrician. On August 31, 1991, he married Velma Hemenway. 

Del enjoyed country music, could play most instruments, and loved to entertain with his talent at local care homes. He also enjoyed dancing, fishing, hunting and bowling. Del treasured time spent with his family and his grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of his life. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Donna; children, Becky, Brenda and Shane; stepson, Mike Faling; granddaughter, Audi Craig; 2 infant great grandsons; a sister and 5 brothers. 

Survivors include his wife Velma of Cozad, Nebraska; children, Marty (Marita) Craig of Lexington, Nebraska, Wade (Ginger) Craig of Farnam, Nebraska, Brad (Angie) Craig of Lincoln, Nebraska and Gina Craig of Lincoln, Nebraska; stepson, Robert (Angie) Faling of Oregon; 23 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; 3 sisters, 2 brothers, 1 sister-in-law and 2 brother-in-laws; along with many other relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska. 

A limited private family graveside will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery on February 17, 2021 with Rev. Jill Boyd officiating. A reception will follow at 5:00 p.m. at the Cozad Elks Lodge and is open to all friends and family. Berryman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Deloit Neil Craig of Cozad, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska at the age of 89. Del was born November 22, 1931 in the family home near Ingham, Nebraska to Milton and Mable (Mercer) Craig. Del was the 6th of 12 children and grew up in the hills south of Brady, Nebraska. On November 21, 1953 he married Donna Jean Claflin. Their union was blessed with 7 children, Marty, Wade, Brad, Becky, Brenda, Shane and Gina. Del joined the U.S. Army in 1955. Following his discharge, he worked at local hay mills before starting his own business as an electrician. On August 31, 1991, he married Velma Hemenway. Del enjoyed country music, could play most instruments, and loved to entertain with his talent at local care homes. He also enjoyed dancing, fishing, hunting and bowling. Del treasured time spent with his family and his grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna; children, Becky, Brenda and Shane; stepson, Mike Faling; granddaughter, Audi Craig; 2 infant great grandsons; a sister and 5 brothers. Survivors include his wife Velma of Cozad, Nebraska; children, Marty (Marita) Craig of Lexington, Nebraska, Wade (Ginger) Craig of Farnam, Nebraska, Brad (Angie) Craig of Lincoln, Nebraska and Gina Craig of Lincoln, Nebraska; stepson, Robert (Angie) Faling of Oregon; 23 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; 3 sisters, 2 brothers, 1 sister-in-law and 2 brother-in-laws; along with many other relatives and friends.Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska. A limited private family graveside will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery on February 17, 2021 with Rev. Jill Boyd officiating. A reception will follow at 5:00 p.m. at the Cozad Elks Lodge and is open to all friends and family. Berryman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Deloit Neil Craig  (1931-2021)

Karen Ruth Eakins, age 84, of Paxton, Nebraska passed away, Monday, February 8,&nbsp; 2021, at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Karen was born November 23, 1936 at North Platte, NE to Bruce and Ruth (Turpie) Snyder.

Karen grew up on the ranch northwest of Paxton and lived almost her entire life in the house that her great grandfather built in 1908.&nbsp; After graduating from Paxton High School in 1954 she attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority and then spent the next 3 years at the University of Nebraska Omaha School of Nursing.&nbsp; Her first nursing job was in Rapid City, SD and then transferred to work in a psychiatric hospital in Santa Monica, CA before moving back to Paxton to marry Don Eakins on December 29, 1960.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Karen was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she held many offices in several women’s groups.&nbsp; She loved to sing and was a long time member of their choir as well as the church organist for many, many years.&nbsp; She played and sang for over 150 funerals during her time as a church member.&nbsp; Her other passion was to lead the quilt making project at the church from 1971 until 2020.&nbsp; She was fiercely proud of the over 100 quilts that were produced each and every year by the small group of women from the church and the community and took even more satisfaction in knowing how many people across the world that they helped in their time of need.&nbsp; She also was a member of the North River extension club from 1961 until it was disbanded in the 1980’s.&nbsp; In her “spare” time she was an avid reader and loved to be in her garden or outside doing some type of yard work.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Karen is survived by; her husband Don Eakins, of Paxton, NE; 4 sons, Todd and his wife Rosa, of Pittsburg, California, Blaine and his wife Tracey, of Omaha, NE,&nbsp; Jason and his wife Malisa, of Denver, Colorado, and Jarred and his wife Carol, of Paxton, NE; two brothers, Bruce Snyder and his wife Roxie, of Paxton, NE and Ken Snyder and his wife Chris, of Paxton, NE; one sister Kathy (Snyder) McMillan and husband Steve, of Loveland, Colorado; 8 grandchildren: Taylor Eakins (Natalie), of Chicago, Illinois, Travis (Erica) Eakins, of Chicago, Illinois, Turner Eakins (Olivia Behle), of Phoenix, Arizona, Olivia and Georgia Eakins, of Denver Colorado, and Adrian, Josh, and Joe Eakins, all of Paxton, NE; 3 step-grandchildren: Joe, Manuel, and Nick Clift, all of Pittsburg, California; and 2 great-grandchildren, Rocco and Blake Eakins, of Chicago, Illinois.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Ruth Snyder of Paxton, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Paxton with Pastor JA Welsh officiating.

A Private Family Committal of the cremains will take place at a later date.&nbsp;

Online condolences may be given at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the share a memory button. The service will be recorded and posted to the website after the service.

A memorial has been established in her memory.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Karen Ruth Eakins, age 84, of Paxton, Nebraska passed away, Monday, February 8,&nbsp; 2021, at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;Karen was born November 23, 1936 at North Platte, NE to Bruce and Ruth (Turpie) Snyder.Karen grew up on the ranch northwest of Paxton and lived almost her entire life in the house that her great grandfather built in 1908.&nbsp; After graduating from Paxton High School in 1954 she attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority and then spent the next 3 years at the University of Nebraska Omaha School of Nursing.&nbsp; Her first nursing job was in Rapid City, SD and then transferred to work in a psychiatric hospital in Santa Monica, CA before moving back to Paxton to marry Don Eakins on December 29, 1960.&nbsp;&nbsp;Karen was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she held many offices in several women’s groups.&nbsp; She loved to sing and was a long time member of their choir as well as the church organist for many, many years.&nbsp; She played and sang for over 150 funerals during her time as a church member.&nbsp; Her other passion was to lead the quilt making project at the church from 1971 until 2020.&nbsp; She was fiercely proud of the over 100 quilts that were produced each and every year by the small group of women from the church and the community and took even more satisfaction in knowing how many people across the world that they helped in their time of need.&nbsp; She also was a member of the North River extension club from 1961 until it was disbanded in the 1980’s.&nbsp; In her “spare” time she was an avid reader and loved to be in her garden or outside doing some type of yard work.&nbsp;&nbsp;Karen is survived by; her husband Don Eakins, of Paxton, NE; 4 sons, Todd and his wife Rosa, of Pittsburg, California, Blaine and his wife Tracey, of Omaha, NE,&nbsp; Jason and his wife Malisa, of Denver, Colorado, and Jarred and his wife Carol, of Paxton, NE; two brothers, Bruce Snyder and his wife Roxie, of Paxton, NE and Ken Snyder and his wife Chris, of Paxton, NE; one sister Kathy (Snyder) McMillan and husband Steve, of Loveland, Colorado; 8 grandchildren: Taylor Eakins (Natalie), of Chicago, Illinois, Travis (Erica) Eakins, of Chicago, Illinois, Turner Eakins (Olivia Behle), of Phoenix, Arizona, Olivia and Georgia Eakins, of Denver Colorado, and Adrian, Josh, and Joe Eakins, all of Paxton, NE; 3 step-grandchildren: Joe, Manuel, and Nick Clift, all of Pittsburg, California; and 2 great-grandchildren, Rocco and Blake Eakins, of Chicago, Illinois.&nbsp;&nbsp;Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Ruth Snyder of Paxton, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Private Family Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Paxton with Pastor JA Welsh officiating.A Private Family Committal of the cremains will take place at a later date.&nbsp;Online condolences may be given at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the share a memory button. The service will be recorded and posted to the website after the service.A memorial has been established in her memory.&nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Karen Ruth Eakins  (1936-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jacqueline “Jackie” Licking&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; December 8, 1933 ~ February 6, 2021

Jackie Licking,&nbsp; age 87, passed away February 6, 2021 at Pioneer Memorial Rest Home in Mullen, NE where she was a resident.

Jackie was born December 8, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois.&nbsp; Jackie was one of six children, born to Roy and Evelyn (Gibner) Johnson. At age 17 Jackie and three of her girlfriends made their way out to the Sandhills of Nebraska. They would go to the dances, and that is where she met and married Paul Licking.

Jackie was married to Paul Licking on February 21, 1952 at Broken Bow, Nebraska. The couple made their home just south of Seneca, NE. &nbsp;To this union were born five children: daughter Pauline “Punkin” Brown and sons Jimmy “Jim”, Thomas “Tom”, Jester “Jess”, and Phillip “Flip” Licking.

Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Paul; brothers Allen and Kenneth Johnson; sister Helen Aggus; her parents, in-laws; and several brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.

Jackie is survived by her brother, Richard Johnson; sister Patricia Michuda; children Pauline (Royce) Brown, Jim Licking, Tom (Rose) Licking, Jess (Bobbie) Licking, and Flip Licking; grandsons Brian and Kevin Hulquist, Richard, Timmy, and Roger Licking, Jeremy Licking; granddaughters Amy and Adrienne Licking, Kellie Murray, and Kate Dailey; 11 great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday, February 15, 2021 at 10:00 am MT at the Seneca Auditorium in Seneca, NE with Pastor Ben Eickoff and Nat Warren officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery in Seneca. 

Memorial are suggested to the American Heart Association in memory of Jackie. 

Visitation will take place on Monday, February 15th&nbsp;from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. MT at the Seneca Auditorium. 

Govier Brothers Mortuary of Arnold/Broken Bow/Mullen are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book for words of encouragement or remembrance may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jacqueline “Jackie” Licking&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; December 8, 1933 ~ February 6, 2021Jackie Licking,&nbsp; age 87, passed away February 6, 2021 at Pioneer Memorial Rest Home in Mullen, NE where she was a resident.Jackie was born December 8, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois.&nbsp; Jackie was one of six children, born to Roy and Evelyn (Gibner) Johnson. At age 17 Jackie and three of her girlfriends made their way out to the Sandhills of Nebraska. They would go to the dances, and that is where she met and married Paul Licking.Jackie was married to Paul Licking on February 21, 1952 at Broken Bow, Nebraska. The couple made their home just south of Seneca, NE. &nbsp;To this union were born five children: daughter Pauline “Punkin” Brown and sons Jimmy “Jim”, Thomas “Tom”, Jester “Jess”, and Phillip “Flip” Licking.Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Paul; brothers Allen and Kenneth Johnson; sister Helen Aggus; her parents, in-laws; and several brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.Jackie is survived by her brother, Richard Johnson; sister Patricia Michuda; children Pauline (Royce) Brown, Jim Licking, Tom (Rose) Licking, Jess (Bobbie) Licking, and Flip Licking; grandsons Brian and Kevin Hulquist, Richard, Timmy, and Roger Licking, Jeremy Licking; granddaughters Amy and Adrienne Licking, Kellie Murray, and Kate Dailey; 11 great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be Monday, February 15, 2021 at 10:00 am MT at the Seneca Auditorium in Seneca, NE with Pastor Ben Eickoff and Nat Warren officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery in Seneca. Memorial are suggested to the American Heart Association in memory of Jackie. Visitation will take place on Monday, February 15th&nbsp;from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. MT at the Seneca Auditorium. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Arnold/Broken Bow/Mullen are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book for words of encouragement or remembrance may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Licking  (1933-2021)

Sarah Oberg, age 83, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Great Plains Health on February 9, 2021. Sarah was born at Gothenburg, Nebraska to Thomas and Dellaphine Parsons on May 20, 1937.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Gothenburg then got married. On October 11, 1945, Sarah married Alfred Oberg and they lived in Gothenburg until moving to North Platte in the early '60's. Sarah enjoyed being a homemaker and being with her family.&nbsp; She was a member of Parkview Nazarene Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; her parents, Tom and Dellaphine Parsons; brothers, Charles and Leonard Parsons; and grandson, Christopher Brown. Sarah is survived by her children, Ivan (Julie) Oberg, Tom (Cheri) Oberg and Dian (Tom) Jenkins, all of North Platte, NE, and John (Camille) Oberg, of Maxwell, NE; grandchildren, Brett (Sarah), Chris (Marlina), Alexandra (Mark), Clark (Brenda) and Mariesha (Eric); great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Brittany, C.J., Jayden, Alexis, Isaiah, Malakye, Austin, Tristan, Magnus and Tessa; and great great-grandchildren, Jorden, Beau, Emma, Abigail, Christopher, Kalia, Jackson, Scarlet, Emberlain, Deccan, Brooke and Alex; as well as other family. Services will be 1 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Parkview Nazarene Church in North Platte, NE with Pastor James Trippett officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in the Gothenburg Cemetery.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, services will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.parkviewnaz.com/" target="_blank">www.parkviewnaz.com</a>&nbsp;and later posted to the church's facebook page.&nbsp; Visitation will be prior to services at the church.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sarah Oberg, age 83, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Great Plains Health on February 9, 2021. Sarah was born at Gothenburg, Nebraska to Thomas and Dellaphine Parsons on May 20, 1937.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Gothenburg then got married. On October 11, 1945, Sarah married Alfred Oberg and they lived in Gothenburg until moving to North Platte in the early '60's. Sarah enjoyed being a homemaker and being with her family.&nbsp; She was a member of Parkview Nazarene Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; her parents, Tom and Dellaphine Parsons; brothers, Charles and Leonard Parsons; and grandson, Christopher Brown. Sarah is survived by her children, Ivan (Julie) Oberg, Tom (Cheri) Oberg and Dian (Tom) Jenkins, all of North Platte, NE, and John (Camille) Oberg, of Maxwell, NE; grandchildren, Brett (Sarah), Chris (Marlina), Alexandra (Mark), Clark (Brenda) and Mariesha (Eric); great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Brittany, C.J., Jayden, Alexis, Isaiah, Malakye, Austin, Tristan, Magnus and Tessa; and great great-grandchildren, Jorden, Beau, Emma, Abigail, Christopher, Kalia, Jackson, Scarlet, Emberlain, Deccan, Brooke and Alex; as well as other family. Services will be 1 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Parkview Nazarene Church in North Platte, NE with Pastor James Trippett officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in the Gothenburg Cemetery.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, services will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.parkviewnaz.com/" target="_blank">www.parkviewnaz.com</a>&nbsp;and later posted to the church's facebook page.&nbsp; Visitation will be prior to services at the church.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sarah Oberg  (1937-2021)

Patricia Ann “Pat” Glass, age 78, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; Pat was a beloved wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and caring friend.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pat was born March 17, 1942 to Fred and Eunice Dennis in Des Moines, Iowa.&nbsp; She graduated from Valley High in West Des Moines, Iowa in 1960.

Pat married Robert “Bob” McCaffrey in August of 1962, from that marriage came two daughters, Cynthia and Kristine.&nbsp; She then united in marriage to Kenneth “Ken” Glass on December 7th, 1974 in Des Moines, Iowa.&nbsp; In the union of their marriage was her step-son Brian Lahlum.&nbsp; Ken and Pat moved to North Platte in 1976.&nbsp; She worked for the North Platte School system for 24 years as a paraprofessional at Adams Middle School in the Media Center.&nbsp; She was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer in 2003, and since has always maintained a positive attitude and was in remission.&nbsp; After her diagnosis of cancer, she retired and loved to volunteer at Great Plains Health Imaging Center, Great Plains Hospice, First Lutheran Church and North Platte community playhouse.&nbsp; Pat had a great love for her husband, children, their families and friends. &nbsp; Each grandchild/great-grandchild held a special place in her heart.&nbsp; She enjoyed scooting around town in her red “Pat’s Bug”.

She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Red Hat SASSIE Club, Great Plains Hospice, Great Plains Health Auxiliary, Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lois Circle of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Friends of Library.&nbsp; 

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, Evelyn Dennis, sister-in-law, Shirley Dennis and nephew, David Dennis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She is survived by her husband, Ken, of 46 years; daughters Cynthia “Cindy” Fugate of Rochester MN and Kristine “Kris” (Sam) Hansen of North Platte, NE; Step-Son Brian (Ellen) Lahlum of Chula Vista, CA; brother Ronnie Dennis of Eldon, MO; grandchildren Tessa (JW) Toole of North Platte, NE; Chelsea (Joe) Reynolds of Kearney, NE; Zach (Shanya) Zysset of Lincoln, NE; Ashleigh (Ryan) Wempe, of San Antonio, TX; Lauren (Sam) Johnson of Rochester, MN; Allie Fugate of Minneapolis, MN; Kennedy Lahlum of Chula Vista, CA; Blake Macek and 12 great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew.&nbsp; She was also survived by her special feline friends.

Memorials may be made to Great Plains Hospice.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen.&nbsp;

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Monday, February 15th, 2021 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Patrick Sipes officiating. The memorial book may be signed from 1-4 pm, February 14th&nbsp;at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, North Platte, NE. Family will be present from 2-4 pm on Sunday.

The service will also be livestreamed via Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

CDC COVID-19 guidelines will be respected.&nbsp; First Lutheran Church requires that masks be worn inside the building at this time and requests that social distancing be observed.

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 </figure>Patricia Ann “Pat” Glass, age 78, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; Pat was a beloved wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and caring friend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat was born March 17, 1942 to Fred and Eunice Dennis in Des Moines, Iowa.&nbsp; She graduated from Valley High in West Des Moines, Iowa in 1960.Pat married Robert “Bob” McCaffrey in August of 1962, from that marriage came two daughters, Cynthia and Kristine.&nbsp; She then united in marriage to Kenneth “Ken” Glass on December 7th, 1974 in Des Moines, Iowa.&nbsp; In the union of their marriage was her step-son Brian Lahlum.&nbsp; Ken and Pat moved to North Platte in 1976.&nbsp; She worked for the North Platte School system for 24 years as a paraprofessional at Adams Middle School in the Media Center.&nbsp; She was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer in 2003, and since has always maintained a positive attitude and was in remission.&nbsp; After her diagnosis of cancer, she retired and loved to volunteer at Great Plains Health Imaging Center, Great Plains Hospice, First Lutheran Church and North Platte community playhouse.&nbsp; Pat had a great love for her husband, children, their families and friends. &nbsp; Each grandchild/great-grandchild held a special place in her heart.&nbsp; She enjoyed scooting around town in her red “Pat’s Bug”.She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Red Hat SASSIE Club, Great Plains Hospice, Great Plains Health Auxiliary, Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lois Circle of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Friends of Library.&nbsp; Pat was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, Evelyn Dennis, sister-in-law, Shirley Dennis and nephew, David Dennis.&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her husband, Ken, of 46 years; daughters Cynthia “Cindy” Fugate of Rochester MN and Kristine “Kris” (Sam) Hansen of North Platte, NE; Step-Son Brian (Ellen) Lahlum of Chula Vista, CA; brother Ronnie Dennis of Eldon, MO; grandchildren Tessa (JW) Toole of North Platte, NE; Chelsea (Joe) Reynolds of Kearney, NE; Zach (Shanya) Zysset of Lincoln, NE; Ashleigh (Ryan) Wempe, of San Antonio, TX; Lauren (Sam) Johnson of Rochester, MN; Allie Fugate of Minneapolis, MN; Kennedy Lahlum of Chula Vista, CA; Blake Macek and 12 great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew.&nbsp; She was also survived by her special feline friends.Memorials may be made to Great Plains Hospice.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen.&nbsp;Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Monday, February 15th, 2021 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Patrick Sipes officiating. The memorial book may be signed from 1-4 pm, February 14th&nbsp;at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, North Platte, NE. Family will be present from 2-4 pm on Sunday.The service will also be livestreamed via Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangementsCDC COVID-19 guidelines will be respected.&nbsp; First Lutheran Church requires that masks be worn inside the building at this time and requests that social distancing be observed.

Patricia Ann "Pat" Glass  (1942-2021)

Well known Lemoyne, Nebraska resident, Minifred A. Meyer, commonly called "Winnie," passed away on January 28, 2021, at the age of 94. Winnie and her husband Marvin became long time residents after moving from Denver, Colorado to Nebraska in 1976. Winnie and Marvin enjoyed fishing at Lake McConaughy. After her husband passed in 2005, she still enjoyed fishing. Winnie also enjoyed her crafts, playing cards, and volunteering at the Senior Center in Lemoyne, Nebraska, and the Petrified Wood and Art Gallery in Ogallala, Nebraska. She attended church and bible study when she was able and became known for her 3-D pictures that she made to sell. Her family's walls are full of those priceless possessions. Winnie is preceded in death by her husband Marvin and leaves behind two sons: Jerry Meyer and his wife, Judy and granddaughter, Tracy and her husband Stephen and great-granddaughter, Caitlin; and Harlan Meyer and his wife Wand and; grandson, Scott and his wife Tiffany and great-granddaughter, Raelyn; granddaughter Kayla and her husband Dalton; great-granddaughter Katie; great-grandson Andrew; grandson David; sister-in-law Wilma; brother-in-law Vernon along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations can be sent to the Lemoyne Senior Center at 720 West Hwy 92 Lemoyne, NE 69146. No services are being planned at this time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE assisted the Meyer family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Well known Lemoyne, Nebraska resident, Minifred A. Meyer, commonly called "Winnie," passed away on January 28, 2021, at the age of 94. Winnie and her husband Marvin became long time residents after moving from Denver, Colorado to Nebraska in 1976. Winnie and Marvin enjoyed fishing at Lake McConaughy. After her husband passed in 2005, she still enjoyed fishing. Winnie also enjoyed her crafts, playing cards, and volunteering at the Senior Center in Lemoyne, Nebraska, and the Petrified Wood and Art Gallery in Ogallala, Nebraska. She attended church and bible study when she was able and became known for her 3-D pictures that she made to sell. Her family's walls are full of those priceless possessions. Winnie is preceded in death by her husband Marvin and leaves behind two sons: Jerry Meyer and his wife, Judy and granddaughter, Tracy and her husband Stephen and great-granddaughter, Caitlin; and Harlan Meyer and his wife Wand and; grandson, Scott and his wife Tiffany and great-granddaughter, Raelyn; granddaughter Kayla and her husband Dalton; great-granddaughter Katie; great-grandson Andrew; grandson David; sister-in-law Wilma; brother-in-law Vernon along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations can be sent to the Lemoyne Senior Center at 720 West Hwy 92 Lemoyne, NE 69146. No services are being planned at this time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE assisted the Meyer family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Winnifred A. Meyer  (1926-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Ruth (Bass) Patterson, age 71, passed away on February 7, 2021 at Gothenburg Hilltop Estates VA Hospital in Gothenburg, Nebraska after suffering a massive stroke in her home at Buffalo Bill High Rise in North Platte, NE on January 31, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on August 14, 1949 in Nowata, OK to Forrest and Bessie (Winters) Bass.&nbsp; She resided in Oklahoma until shortly after the death of her father in 1990 when she and her mother moved to&nbsp; North Platte, NE to be near her mother's sisters and family.&nbsp; they were members of the Calvary Baptist Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary later moved to Maxwell, Nebraska where she met and married Walter Patterson.&nbsp; After she was widowed, she moved to the North Platte Hi-Rise with her little dog, Charley.&nbsp; She was a very helpful and kindhearted person who made many friends there, including her best friend, Virginia. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Bessie Bass; a brother, Charley Bass; and her husband, Walter Patterson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary is survived by her brother, Mark Bass and his wife, Mary Lynn; nephews and many nieces whom loved her very much. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are requested to the family to be designated at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Ruth (Bass) Patterson, age 71, passed away on February 7, 2021 at Gothenburg Hilltop Estates VA Hospital in Gothenburg, Nebraska after suffering a massive stroke in her home at Buffalo Bill High Rise in North Platte, NE on January 31, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on August 14, 1949 in Nowata, OK to Forrest and Bessie (Winters) Bass.&nbsp; She resided in Oklahoma until shortly after the death of her father in 1990 when she and her mother moved to&nbsp; North Platte, NE to be near her mother's sisters and family.&nbsp; they were members of the Calvary Baptist Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary later moved to Maxwell, Nebraska where she met and married Walter Patterson.&nbsp; After she was widowed, she moved to the North Platte Hi-Rise with her little dog, Charley.&nbsp; She was a very helpful and kindhearted person who made many friends there, including her best friend, Virginia. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Bessie Bass; a brother, Charley Bass; and her husband, Walter Patterson. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary is survived by her brother, Mark Bass and his wife, Mary Lynn; nephews and many nieces whom loved her very much. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are requested to the family to be designated at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mary Ruth Patterson  (1949-2021)

Gary Dale Kaps, age 63, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away February 4, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. He was born April 7, 1957 to Merle and Irene Mary (Francil) Kaps, in Toledo, Oregon.

Gary grew up in Ogallala, Nebraska and graduated from Ogallala High School. After graduation he entered the United States Army and then enlisted in the United States Navy and served another enlistment. After his discharge he moved to Ogallala and married Emeren Canido in May of 1979. To this union two children were born, Michael and Emeren.

He worked for Boeing for several years, then got into the road construction business, working currently for Paulsen’s. He was a baseball umpire in his early days. He enjoyed golfing, was the “Best” pool player, won the 2017 Nebraska Pavers Fantasy Football Championship and multiple NASCAR and golf championships. And, finally a Four-time and defending Paulsen Invitation Golf Champion.

Survivors include his two children, Michael Kaps of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Emeren (Shana) Kaps of Seattle, Washington; seven grandchildren, Emeren, Ciana, Brighton, Palin, Andrew, Fish and Colton; sister, Sharon Davis of Kentucky and brother, Ronald Kaps, of Brule, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his father, Merle; mother, Irene; and brother Denny.

A memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences may be shared at ww.adamsswanson.com.

Cremation was chosen with graveside services to be held at a later date.

 Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Gary Dale Kaps, age 63, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away February 4, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. He was born April 7, 1957 to Merle and Irene Mary (Francil) Kaps, in Toledo, Oregon.Gary grew up in Ogallala, Nebraska and graduated from Ogallala High School. After graduation he entered the United States Army and then enlisted in the United States Navy and served another enlistment. After his discharge he moved to Ogallala and married Emeren Canido in May of 1979. To this union two children were born, Michael and Emeren.He worked for Boeing for several years, then got into the road construction business, working currently for Paulsen’s. He was a baseball umpire in his early days. He enjoyed golfing, was the “Best” pool player, won the 2017 Nebraska Pavers Fantasy Football Championship and multiple NASCAR and golf championships. And, finally a Four-time and defending Paulsen Invitation Golf Champion.Survivors include his two children, Michael Kaps of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Emeren (Shana) Kaps of Seattle, Washington; seven grandchildren, Emeren, Ciana, Brighton, Palin, Andrew, Fish and Colton; sister, Sharon Davis of Kentucky and brother, Ronald Kaps, of Brule, Nebraska.He was preceded in death by his father, Merle; mother, Irene; and brother Denny.A memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences may be shared at ww.adamsswanson.com.Cremation was chosen with graveside services to be held at a later date. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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