Kenneth Walter "Psycho" Ginapp, age 71, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 3, 2021 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on September 29, 1949.

Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte with Father Bryan Earnst officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; 

Visitation will be held noon-7:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Kenneth Walter "Psycho" Ginapp, age 71, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 3, 2021 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on September 29, 1949.Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte with Father Bryan Earnst officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be held noon-7:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Walter Ginapp  (1949-2021)

Roberta "Bert" A. Vieyra, age 82, of Sutherland, Nebraska passed away, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.

Roberta was born November 7, 1938 in Rural Perkins County, Nebraska to Edward Adolph and Anna Maria (Dittmer) Stickley.&nbsp;

She went to school in Perkins County and graduated Perkins County High School in 1957.&nbsp;

On December 21, 1957 she was united in marriage to Richard Jones at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Grant.&nbsp;

They made their home in Ogallala where they lived until they divorced in 1978.&nbsp;

Roberta worked for TRW for 25 years.&nbsp;

In 1985 she married Roy Vieyra, making their home in North Platte, NE.

While living in North Platte she worked at the North Platte Public School as a lunch lady. She retired in May of 2017.&nbsp;

In 2019 she moved to the Sutherland Care Center due to health.

Roberta is survived by 2 sons; Kyle (Colleen) Jones of Ogallala, Nebraska; Brad Jones of Fort Collins, Colorado; 3 daughters; Machell (Don) Arnold of Ogallala, Nebraska, Christine (Chip) Volcek of Lincoln, Nebraska, Stacie Jones of North Platte, Nebraska; 1 sister, Lorrie Christensen of Big Springs, Nebraska; a sister-in-law, Shirley Stickley of Ogallala, Nebraska; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by; her parents; 3 brothers; Richard, Jerry and Kenny Stickley; and first husband, Richard Jones.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A visitation will be held, Friday, March 5, 2021 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (M.T.) at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, NE.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (C.T.) Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Rev. Daniel Ramsey officiating.&nbsp;

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. (M.T.), Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Pick officiating.&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 to the Trinity Lutheran Church of Ogallala in her name.&nbsp;

COVID-19 precautions are still being followed and masks are recommended.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Roberta "Bert" A. Vieyra, age 82, of Sutherland, Nebraska passed away, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.Roberta was born November 7, 1938 in Rural Perkins County, Nebraska to Edward Adolph and Anna Maria (Dittmer) Stickley.&nbsp;She went to school in Perkins County and graduated Perkins County High School in 1957.&nbsp;On December 21, 1957 she was united in marriage to Richard Jones at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Grant.&nbsp;They made their home in Ogallala where they lived until they divorced in 1978.&nbsp;Roberta worked for TRW for 25 years.&nbsp;In 1985 she married Roy Vieyra, making their home in North Platte, NE.While living in North Platte she worked at the North Platte Public School as a lunch lady. She retired in May of 2017.&nbsp;In 2019 she moved to the Sutherland Care Center due to health.Roberta is survived by 2 sons; Kyle (Colleen) Jones of Ogallala, Nebraska; Brad Jones of Fort Collins, Colorado; 3 daughters; Machell (Don) Arnold of Ogallala, Nebraska, Christine (Chip) Volcek of Lincoln, Nebraska, Stacie Jones of North Platte, Nebraska; 1 sister, Lorrie Christensen of Big Springs, Nebraska; a sister-in-law, Shirley Stickley of Ogallala, Nebraska; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by; her parents; 3 brothers; Richard, Jerry and Kenny Stickley; and first husband, Richard Jones.&nbsp;&nbsp;A visitation will be held, Friday, March 5, 2021 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (M.T.) at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, NE.A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (C.T.) Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Rev. Daniel Ramsey officiating.&nbsp;Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. (M.T.), Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Pick officiating.&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 to the Trinity Lutheran Church of Ogallala in her name.&nbsp;COVID-19 precautions are still being followed and masks are recommended.&nbsp;&nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Roberta A. "Bert" Vieyra  (1938-2021)

Jeramy K. Underwood, age 30, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at his home in Lexington.

Jeramy was born on December 4 1990 in Lexington, Nebraska to Arthur and Elsie (Barta) Underwood. He attended Lexington High School and graduated with the class of 2010.

On October 11, 2014, he married the love of his life, Rebecca Stonerook in Arapahoe, Nebraska. Jeramy worked at Steak Master in Elwood as a butcher. He liked hunting, fishing and mudding. He played co-ed softball and enjoyed cooking, gardening and raising animals. Jeramy was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his children.

Jeramy had lots of talents – he enjoyed working on vehicles and just being outside. He would also make random wood-burning projects that his wife requested.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Underwood of Lexington, Nebraska; children, Zane Poole of Grand Island, Nebraska, Cameron Underwood, Harley Underwood, Amerika Underwood and Historia Underwood, all of Lexington, Nebraska; mother, Elsie Underwood of Lexington, Nebraska; one sister, Amanda Gonzalez of Grand Island, Nebraska; three brothers, Justin Underwood of Lexington, Nebraska, Arthur Underwood, Jr. (Rebecca Wood) of Overton, Nebraska and Jesus Gonzalez of Grand Island, Nebraska; grandparents, Harmon Barta of Lexington, Nebraska, Bud and Gwen DeVries of Arapahoe, Nebraska, and Mary DeVries of Oxford, Nebraska; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronald and Sara Stonerook of Arapahoe, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Marylin Roscoe (Joshua Dunlap) of Araphoe, Nebraska, Cecelia (Robert) Loganbill of Arapahoe, Nebraska, Nancy (Calvin) Pemberton of Holbrook and Peggy Stonerook (Doug Houser) of Arapahoe, Nebraska; brothers-in-law, Tobias (Jessica) DeVries, III of Arapahoe, Nebraska and Gabriel Stonerook of Arapahoe, Nebraska; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Jeramy was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Underwood, and grandmother, Betty Barta.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Rob Keufner officiating. Face coverings recommended. The service will be live streamed via tlclex.org

Visitation will be on Monday, March 8, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the family to greet friends at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska. Face coverings are recommended

Burial will be Tuesday, March 9, at 12:30 p.m. at the Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Nebraska.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for designation at a later date.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="http://reynoldslovefunerahome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jeramy K. Underwood, age 30, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at his home in Lexington.Jeramy was born on December 4 1990 in Lexington, Nebraska to Arthur and Elsie (Barta) Underwood. He attended Lexington High School and graduated with the class of 2010.On October 11, 2014, he married the love of his life, Rebecca Stonerook in Arapahoe, Nebraska. Jeramy worked at Steak Master in Elwood as a butcher. He liked hunting, fishing and mudding. He played co-ed softball and enjoyed cooking, gardening and raising animals. Jeramy was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his children.Jeramy had lots of talents – he enjoyed working on vehicles and just being outside. He would also make random wood-burning projects that his wife requested.Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Underwood of Lexington, Nebraska; children, Zane Poole of Grand Island, Nebraska, Cameron Underwood, Harley Underwood, Amerika Underwood and Historia Underwood, all of Lexington, Nebraska; mother, Elsie Underwood of Lexington, Nebraska; one sister, Amanda Gonzalez of Grand Island, Nebraska; three brothers, Justin Underwood of Lexington, Nebraska, Arthur Underwood, Jr. (Rebecca Wood) of Overton, Nebraska and Jesus Gonzalez of Grand Island, Nebraska; grandparents, Harmon Barta of Lexington, Nebraska, Bud and Gwen DeVries of Arapahoe, Nebraska, and Mary DeVries of Oxford, Nebraska; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronald and Sara Stonerook of Arapahoe, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Marylin Roscoe (Joshua Dunlap) of Araphoe, Nebraska, Cecelia (Robert) Loganbill of Arapahoe, Nebraska, Nancy (Calvin) Pemberton of Holbrook and Peggy Stonerook (Doug Houser) of Arapahoe, Nebraska; brothers-in-law, Tobias (Jessica) DeVries, III of Arapahoe, Nebraska and Gabriel Stonerook of Arapahoe, Nebraska; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Jeramy was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Underwood, and grandmother, Betty Barta.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Rob Keufner officiating. Face coverings recommended. The service will be live streamed via tlclex.orgVisitation will be on Monday, March 8, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the family to greet friends at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska. Face coverings are recommendedBurial will be Tuesday, March 9, at 12:30 p.m. at the Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Nebraska.Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for designation at a later date.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="http://reynoldslovefunerahome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>&nbsp;

Jeramy K. Underwood (1990-2021)

Genaro “Jerry” “Caño” Parra, age 70, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte on March 3, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on April 25, 1950 in El Paso, Texas to Miguel Parra and Eulalia Garcia.

Jerry was united in marriage to Nancy on December 13, 1996 in Denver, Colorado. The couple lived in Denver for a few years before moving to North Platte, Nebraska. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after more than 30 years as a machinist.

Jerry loved to travel. His greatest pride and joy in life were his grandchildren and attending their activities.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pilar Parra; and several of his siblings.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Nancy Parra; children, Sabrina Espinal, Stephanie (Johnathon) Pace, Selena Parra; grandchildren, Kiara, Daesha, Aleecia, Gabreyella, Jazmin, Renizmae, Tripp, Jovanne, Cesar; and great granddaughter, Naomi.

A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m., on Monday March 8, 2021 at the Salvation Army of North Platte With Major Harold Poff officiating. A memorial book signing will be at 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapels Facebook page. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Genaro “Jerry” “Caño” Parra, age 70, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte on March 3, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on April 25, 1950 in El Paso, Texas to Miguel Parra and Eulalia Garcia.Jerry was united in marriage to Nancy on December 13, 1996 in Denver, Colorado. The couple lived in Denver for a few years before moving to North Platte, Nebraska. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after more than 30 years as a machinist.Jerry loved to travel. His greatest pride and joy in life were his grandchildren and attending their activities.He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pilar Parra; and several of his siblings.Jerry is survived by his wife, Nancy Parra; children, Sabrina Espinal, Stephanie (Johnathon) Pace, Selena Parra; grandchildren, Kiara, Daesha, Aleecia, Gabreyella, Jazmin, Renizmae, Tripp, Jovanne, Cesar; and great granddaughter, Naomi.A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m., on Monday March 8, 2021 at the Salvation Army of North Platte With Major Harold Poff officiating. A memorial book signing will be at 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapels Facebook page. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Genaro “Jerry” “Caño” Parra  (1950-2021)

Lynn Delbert Bennett, age 88, of Lake Maloney, North Platte, Nebraska was reunited with his heavenly family on March 2, 2021 in his home, surrounded by family.

Lynn was born December 19, 1932 in Formosa, Kansas, to Lyle Raymond and Doris Irene (Meyers) Bennett. He spent his first few years on a farm in Kansas then moved to North Platte, Nebraska with family as a very young boy. Lynn worked for a local Dairy, making vats of cottage cheese during his junior and senior years of high school, graduating from North Platte High School with the class of 1950.

Working nights for the Union Pacific Railroad, Lynn met the love of his life, Sally Marie Bachman, through nightly phone calls while she was working the switchboard as an operator at the phone company. They were married on August 10, 1952 and to this union three daughters were born. Sally preceded him in death on July 15, 2010.

He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1952, serving as sonar man on a minesweeper during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1956. As the captain’s talker and ship’s mailman he was often the only sailor to go ashore, enjoying ports all over Asia. He also worked for the phone company through all the company changes: AT&amp;T, Northwestern Bell, Qwest and Century Link before retiring with forty years of employment.

He was a devoted family man and was completely amazed by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After family, his passion was designing and building his dream house at “The Lake”. The passive solar house, made to operate like a machine, was emblematic of his engineering mind and desire for self-sufficiency. He hosted 4th of July family reunions there, spending hours driving the boat to make sure everyone had a chance to ski. Even at age 82, he surprised his family with a jet ski and was the first one to run it around the lake.

He loved being outside enjoying nature and was pleased to know his love of National Parks and camping in the Rocky Mountains has passed down from his father to him and on to his grandchildren and great-grand children. Always busy, his other interests included his pets, fishing, camping, beekeeping, gardening, orchard tending, bird &amp; squirrel feeding, model railroading, carpentry, boating, electrical work, travel, keeping up with technology, and fixing everything that broke.

Lynn will meet his beloved wife, Sally; his parents, Lyle and Doris; sister, Jean and husband, Ken Kellogg; and son-in-law, Lonny Klinkebiel.

Survivors include daughters, Connie Bennett of Philadelphia, PA, Roxie Klinkebiel of McCook, NE, and Crystal (Gary) Broeder of Erie, CO; grandchildren, Drew (Jabrel) Klinkebiel, Cole (Chelsea) Klinkebiel, Julia (Grayson) Chapman, Halee (Greg) Lovvorn, Kale (Cameron) Broeder, Lacee Broeder (fiancé Andy); and 22 – soon to be 24 - great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Sharon) Bennett of Grand Island, NE, Kenn (Lori) Bennett of Fresno, CA; and many loving extended family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, March 8, 2021 at First Baptist Church in North Platte with Pastor Clint Walker officiating. Burial will be at 1:00p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE with Full Military Honors provided by the North Platte Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be at 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with family receiving friends from 5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE is entrusted with arrangements. The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel's Facebook page. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Lynn Delbert Bennett, age 88, of Lake Maloney, North Platte, Nebraska was reunited with his heavenly family on March 2, 2021 in his home, surrounded by family.Lynn was born December 19, 1932 in Formosa, Kansas, to Lyle Raymond and Doris Irene (Meyers) Bennett. He spent his first few years on a farm in Kansas then moved to North Platte, Nebraska with family as a very young boy. Lynn worked for a local Dairy, making vats of cottage cheese during his junior and senior years of high school, graduating from North Platte High School with the class of 1950.Working nights for the Union Pacific Railroad, Lynn met the love of his life, Sally Marie Bachman, through nightly phone calls while she was working the switchboard as an operator at the phone company. They were married on August 10, 1952 and to this union three daughters were born. Sally preceded him in death on July 15, 2010.He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1952, serving as sonar man on a minesweeper during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1956. As the captain’s talker and ship’s mailman he was often the only sailor to go ashore, enjoying ports all over Asia. He also worked for the phone company through all the company changes: AT&amp;T, Northwestern Bell, Qwest and Century Link before retiring with forty years of employment.He was a devoted family man and was completely amazed by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After family, his passion was designing and building his dream house at “The Lake”. The passive solar house, made to operate like a machine, was emblematic of his engineering mind and desire for self-sufficiency. He hosted 4th of July family reunions there, spending hours driving the boat to make sure everyone had a chance to ski. Even at age 82, he surprised his family with a jet ski and was the first one to run it around the lake.He loved being outside enjoying nature and was pleased to know his love of National Parks and camping in the Rocky Mountains has passed down from his father to him and on to his grandchildren and great-grand children. Always busy, his other interests included his pets, fishing, camping, beekeeping, gardening, orchard tending, bird &amp; squirrel feeding, model railroading, carpentry, boating, electrical work, travel, keeping up with technology, and fixing everything that broke.Lynn will meet his beloved wife, Sally; his parents, Lyle and Doris; sister, Jean and husband, Ken Kellogg; and son-in-law, Lonny Klinkebiel.Survivors include daughters, Connie Bennett of Philadelphia, PA, Roxie Klinkebiel of McCook, NE, and Crystal (Gary) Broeder of Erie, CO; grandchildren, Drew (Jabrel) Klinkebiel, Cole (Chelsea) Klinkebiel, Julia (Grayson) Chapman, Halee (Greg) Lovvorn, Kale (Cameron) Broeder, Lacee Broeder (fiancé Andy); and 22 – soon to be 24 - great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Sharon) Bennett of Grand Island, NE, Kenn (Lori) Bennett of Fresno, CA; and many loving extended family and friends.A Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, March 8, 2021 at First Baptist Church in North Platte with Pastor Clint Walker officiating. Burial will be at 1:00p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE with Full Military Honors provided by the North Platte Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be at 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with family receiving friends from 5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE is entrusted with arrangements. The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel's Facebook page. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Lynn Delbert Bennett  (1932-2021)

Helen Florence Townsend, age 95, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.&nbsp; She was born on October 3, 1925.

There will be no visitation, as the family is honoring Helen’s wish for cremation. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later date.

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

Helen Florence Townsend, age 95, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.&nbsp; She was born on October 3, 1925.There will be no visitation, as the family is honoring Helen’s wish for cremation. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later date.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com

Helen Florence Townsend  (1925-2021)

Steve Mullen, age 74, of Lewellen, Nebraska passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Nebraska. Steve was born September 8, 1946, at Marysville, Kansas, to Gilbert F. and Mary A. (Grauer) Mullen. He graduated from Marysville High School with the class of 1964. On November 14, 1964, Steve married Sheryl A. Johnson at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in Marysville, KS, and their union was blessed with two daughters, Shelly and Shandra. In February of 1966, Steve entered the U.S. Army, and served several years, including reserve service, until 1972. The couple lived in Kansas until 1968 when Steve took a job at Martin Marrietta in Denver, CO. Steve remained with Martin Marrietta (later Lockheed Martin), where he had worked as a Senior Quality Engineer and later, Manager of Non-Destructive Testing. In 2001, Steve and Sheryl moved to Phillipsburg, KS to be closer to family, and in 2006, the couple moved to the north side of Lake McConaughy in Nebraska. Steve had a great love and appreciation for the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was an accomplished and well-practiced guide for both. Steve and Sheryl had fished countless Walleye tournaments together over the years, taking home their fair share of glory and fishing tales. Steve had a mind for problem-solving that ultimately led him to develop his own lures and techniques. Mostly, Steve loved to use the outdoors as a canvas for creating unforgettable memories with family and friends. Steve had a playful and happy demeanor. He enjoyed sharing a good laugh, and, at times, his orneriness would smile upon those around him, always in good-natured fun. Steve was a good man, an honest man. The legacy of Steve's life will elicit warm smiles, happy tears, and nodding chuckles in its soft wake. Steve was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ellen Driggs; and a granddaughter, Courteney Saeman. Survivors include his wife, Sheryl of Lewellen, NE; daughters, Shelly (Craig) Saeman of Denver, CO and Shandra (Tim) McNerney of Littleton, CO; eight grandchildren, Shauna (Brian), Steven, C.J., Jacqueline (Brad), Megan, Tyler, Tyler, and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Isabella, Quentin, Aksana, Vincent, William, and Steven (arriving in April); brother, Kirby (Peggy) Mullen of Kirwin, KS; sister, Susan (Dwight) Wood of Tallassee, AL; along with many other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to the Ogallala Community Hospital in Steve's memory. Condolences may be shared with the family at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live. Memorial Mass will be on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala, NE with Fr. Bryan Ernest as Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. on Friday at Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, NE. Interment of Cremains will be at Marysville, KS in the Summer of 2021. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Steve Mullen, age 74, of Lewellen, Nebraska passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Nebraska. Steve was born September 8, 1946, at Marysville, Kansas, to Gilbert F. and Mary A. (Grauer) Mullen. He graduated from Marysville High School with the class of 1964. On November 14, 1964, Steve married Sheryl A. Johnson at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in Marysville, KS, and their union was blessed with two daughters, Shelly and Shandra. In February of 1966, Steve entered the U.S. Army, and served several years, including reserve service, until 1972. The couple lived in Kansas until 1968 when Steve took a job at Martin Marrietta in Denver, CO. Steve remained with Martin Marrietta (later Lockheed Martin), where he had worked as a Senior Quality Engineer and later, Manager of Non-Destructive Testing. In 2001, Steve and Sheryl moved to Phillipsburg, KS to be closer to family, and in 2006, the couple moved to the north side of Lake McConaughy in Nebraska. Steve had a great love and appreciation for the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was an accomplished and well-practiced guide for both. Steve and Sheryl had fished countless Walleye tournaments together over the years, taking home their fair share of glory and fishing tales. Steve had a mind for problem-solving that ultimately led him to develop his own lures and techniques. Mostly, Steve loved to use the outdoors as a canvas for creating unforgettable memories with family and friends. Steve had a playful and happy demeanor. He enjoyed sharing a good laugh, and, at times, his orneriness would smile upon those around him, always in good-natured fun. Steve was a good man, an honest man. The legacy of Steve's life will elicit warm smiles, happy tears, and nodding chuckles in its soft wake. Steve was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ellen Driggs; and a granddaughter, Courteney Saeman. Survivors include his wife, Sheryl of Lewellen, NE; daughters, Shelly (Craig) Saeman of Denver, CO and Shandra (Tim) McNerney of Littleton, CO; eight grandchildren, Shauna (Brian), Steven, C.J., Jacqueline (Brad), Megan, Tyler, Tyler, and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Isabella, Quentin, Aksana, Vincent, William, and Steven (arriving in April); brother, Kirby (Peggy) Mullen of Kirwin, KS; sister, Susan (Dwight) Wood of Tallassee, AL; along with many other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to the Ogallala Community Hospital in Steve's memory. Condolences may be shared with the family at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live. Memorial Mass will be on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala, NE with Fr. Bryan Ernest as Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. on Friday at Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, NE. Interment of Cremains will be at Marysville, KS in the Summer of 2021. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Steve Mullen  (1946-2021)

Kathleen Marie (Larson) Kerner, age 70, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on March 2nd, 2021 at the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.

Kathy was born on September 4th, 1950 in Loup City, Nebraska to Reuben and Marcella (Elftman) Larson. She graduated from Loup City High School with the class of 1968. She continued her education at Parks Business College in Denver, Colorado where she earned an Associate’s Degree and met her future husband, John.

On June 1st, 1969, she married John Kerner in Loup City. In 1970, John enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, taking Kathy to live with him in Virginia, Omaha, and Greece. John left the service in 1974 and they went to live at his family farm in Gregory, South Dakota for two years. They made Lexington, Nebraska their final home in 1976. Through the Nebraska Children’s Home they adopted two daughters, Tammy in 1979 and Carrie in 1985. The Kerner family are all members of the United Methodist Church in Lexington where they attended for many years. They were very close with Kathy’s family, taking frequent trips to Loup City and Sherman Reservoir to a family cabin on the lake where they enjoyed boating and family reunions.

Kathy and John were members of the Plum Creekers, a mounted horse drill team that performed and carried the colors in parades and shows across the Midwest. Through the Plum Creekers they met many lifelong friends, such as Carl and Jeri Kyle of Lexington and JoAnn Schainost of Bloomfield, NE.

Kathy worked as a legal secretary at the law office formerly known as Cook, Wightman, &amp; Doyle from 1978 until 2001. She then moved from the office to the Dawson County Courthouse where she worked as the bailiff for District Court for 10 years. Her work and work family were very important to her. She was medically retired in 2011 at age 61 due to the effects of rheumatoid arthritis.

After multiple surgeries including two knee replacements, a shoulder replacement, and a lower leg amputation, Kathy moved to the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington in 2016. This became her second home and the staff and residents became her second family. She enjoyed having nightly dinners with her husband and daughter Tammy, daily phone calls with her daughter Carrie, and watching her favorite soap opera,&nbsp;The Bold and the Beautiful.

Kathy was a patient and loving mother, a dedicated wife, a strong woman, and a NASCAR fan. She held a full time job, was a full time mom, ran the household, and supported their rural acreage that at times raised horses, pigs, chickens, dogs, and cats. Kathy was always an advocate for Tammy and supporter of Carrie’s service in the Air Force, visiting her at duty stations in Boston, Wichita, Anchorage, Oklahoma City and Kansas City. She was also a caring and considerate sister, friend, and coworker. John was a loving husband, and in later years her caregiver, for over 51 years.

Survivors include her husband, John Kerner; children, Tammy Kerner of Lexington, NE and Major Carrie Kerner of Niceville, Florida; sister Marsha and brother-in-law Ron Eurek of Omaha, NE, sister Mary and brother-in-law Jim Dooley of Norfolk, NE, and brother James “Jimmy” Larson of Stanton, NE, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Rueben and Marcella Larson, brother, Theodore “Teddy” and sister-in-law Margaret Larson.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE and officiated by Lonna Grabenstein, Chaplain, RuralMED Home Health and Hospice. The service will be livestreamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook Page. &nbsp;

Memorials are kindly suggested to the Nebraska Children’s Home Society.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="http://reynoldslovefunerahome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kathleen Marie (Larson) Kerner, age 70, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on March 2nd, 2021 at the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.Kathy was born on September 4th, 1950 in Loup City, Nebraska to Reuben and Marcella (Elftman) Larson. She graduated from Loup City High School with the class of 1968. She continued her education at Parks Business College in Denver, Colorado where she earned an Associate’s Degree and met her future husband, John.On June 1st, 1969, she married John Kerner in Loup City. In 1970, John enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, taking Kathy to live with him in Virginia, Omaha, and Greece. John left the service in 1974 and they went to live at his family farm in Gregory, South Dakota for two years. They made Lexington, Nebraska their final home in 1976. Through the Nebraska Children’s Home they adopted two daughters, Tammy in 1979 and Carrie in 1985. The Kerner family are all members of the United Methodist Church in Lexington where they attended for many years. They were very close with Kathy’s family, taking frequent trips to Loup City and Sherman Reservoir to a family cabin on the lake where they enjoyed boating and family reunions.Kathy and John were members of the Plum Creekers, a mounted horse drill team that performed and carried the colors in parades and shows across the Midwest. Through the Plum Creekers they met many lifelong friends, such as Carl and Jeri Kyle of Lexington and JoAnn Schainost of Bloomfield, NE.Kathy worked as a legal secretary at the law office formerly known as Cook, Wightman, &amp; Doyle from 1978 until 2001. She then moved from the office to the Dawson County Courthouse where she worked as the bailiff for District Court for 10 years. Her work and work family were very important to her. She was medically retired in 2011 at age 61 due to the effects of rheumatoid arthritis.After multiple surgeries including two knee replacements, a shoulder replacement, and a lower leg amputation, Kathy moved to the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington in 2016. This became her second home and the staff and residents became her second family. She enjoyed having nightly dinners with her husband and daughter Tammy, daily phone calls with her daughter Carrie, and watching her favorite soap opera,&nbsp;The Bold and the Beautiful.Kathy was a patient and loving mother, a dedicated wife, a strong woman, and a NASCAR fan. She held a full time job, was a full time mom, ran the household, and supported their rural acreage that at times raised horses, pigs, chickens, dogs, and cats. Kathy was always an advocate for Tammy and supporter of Carrie’s service in the Air Force, visiting her at duty stations in Boston, Wichita, Anchorage, Oklahoma City and Kansas City. She was also a caring and considerate sister, friend, and coworker. John was a loving husband, and in later years her caregiver, for over 51 years.Survivors include her husband, John Kerner; children, Tammy Kerner of Lexington, NE and Major Carrie Kerner of Niceville, Florida; sister Marsha and brother-in-law Ron Eurek of Omaha, NE, sister Mary and brother-in-law Jim Dooley of Norfolk, NE, and brother James “Jimmy” Larson of Stanton, NE, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Rueben and Marcella Larson, brother, Theodore “Teddy” and sister-in-law Margaret Larson.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE and officiated by Lonna Grabenstein, Chaplain, RuralMED Home Health and Hospice. The service will be livestreamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook Page. &nbsp;Memorials are kindly suggested to the Nebraska Children’s Home Society.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="http://reynoldslovefunerahome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>&nbsp;

Kathleen Marie Kerner  (1950-2021)

Cloyd Clark, age 78, of McCook, Nebraska died Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.

Viewing will be Monday, March 8, 2021, at Herrmann-Jones Mortuary in McCook. Family will be present from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

A private service will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 10:30 a.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in McCook, Nebraska. The Rev. Dr. Charles A. Peek will officiate, assisted by Pastor Lisa Mensinger. &nbsp;Internment will follow at McCook Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; Military Honors will performed by the Nebraska National Guard Honor Detail.

A celebration to honor the life of Judge Clark will be scheduled at a later date.

Cloyd was born on May 23, 1942, at Elwood, Nebraska, the first of three sons born to Cloyd E. Clark, Sr. and Lucile (Hanson) Clark. He graduated from Elwood High School in 1959, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism in 1963. During that time, he was the recipient of a National Hearst Writing Award.

From 1963-66, he served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the Dominican Republic. After his honorable discharge, he worked for the Hastings Tribune until deciding to attend the UNL College of Law where he earned his J.D. in 1970.

He returned to Elwood to join his father’s law firm until he moved to McCook, Nebraska in 1971 where he practiced law with Sally Cunningham and was City Attorney. In November 1972 he was elected 14th&nbsp;Judicial District County Judge and served 34 years until he retired in 2007.

On December 19, 1975, Cloyd was united in marriage to Linda Haller at First Christian Church in Boulder, Colorado, in front of a huge window view of the mountains. To this union one son, Paul Hanson Clark, was born on February 19, 1985. &nbsp;When Linda’s sister passed away in 2016, Cloyd and Linda opened their home to nephew Landon Towne.

Throughout his career, Cloyd participated in many professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, Nebraska State Bar Association, County Bar Association, and National Council of Special Court Judges.

Cloyd was baptized on Palm Sunday, April 18, 1943, at the First Methodist church in Elwood, Nebraska. He was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in McCook from 1975 until his death and faithfully served in many capacities, including Brotherhood of St. Andrew, St. Alban’s Vestry and Senior Warden.

A believer in the value of community and a visionary for the future, Cloyd worked tirelessly on civic projects. He served as President of the McCook Rotary Club and District Governor, President of the Nebraska Historical Society and member of the Nebraska Historical Society Foundation and Norris Institute. He was a board member of the High Plains Historical Society, member of the McCook Tree Board and Elwood American Legion Post 290, and trustee of the Deere Creek Norwegian Church.&nbsp; He was instrumental in creating the Heritage Square walking tour.

Cloyd was a founding member of the Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival, where he savored community stories, delighted audiences with his own and was recipient of the Master Storyteller Award. He will be remembered for his Southwest Nebraska Community Theatre roles in&nbsp;Paint Your Wagon,&nbsp;Music Man,&nbsp;Annie Get Your Gun&nbsp;and especially as Teddy Roosevelt in&nbsp;Arsenic and Old Lace&nbsp;(twice).

Travel and adventure were important to Cloyd and Linda. &nbsp;Some special trips include &nbsp;Ireland with Cloyd’s mother and Ireland again for a musical tour with John Smith, Russia and China with People to People, Cuba with Humanities Nebraska; family trips to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and another to Washington D.C., France, and England; an Alaska cruise with Rotary; and cruises on the Mediterranean, through the Panama Canal, to Australia and New Zealand, the Rhine River and the British Isles.

Early in his judgeship, Cloyd received an unusual present at an office gift exchange. Amidst the dogeared pages of a worn cookbook, Cloyd found a recipe for sourdough bread. For the rest of his life, Cloyd made six loaves every week. While most were enjoyed by his family, as an integral component of the delicious meals he regularly prepared, he also made a point of giving loaves to friends, sometimes for a special occasion, sometimes just because. His lifelong passion for making bread and sharing it with others was a daily reminder of his creative nature, his generous spirit, and the love he felt for his community.

Cloyd was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kendall H. Clark, who was killed in Vietnam.

Survivors include his wife, Linda of McCook, Nebraska; son Paul of Lincoln, Nebraska; brother Carlton (Cheryl) Clark of Elwood, Nebraska; nephew Landon Towne of Milford, Nebraska, and an extended network of family and friends from all around the world.

Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook, NE. Military Honors will preformed by the Nebraska National Guard Honor Detail. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers,&nbsp; the family has asked memorials may be left in Cloyd's name. Memorials will be designated to organizations that were special to Cloyd's charitable works. 

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

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 </figure>Cloyd Clark, age 78, of McCook, Nebraska died Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.Viewing will be Monday, March 8, 2021, at Herrmann-Jones Mortuary in McCook. Family will be present from 4:00-6:00 p.m.A private service will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 10:30 a.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in McCook, Nebraska. The Rev. Dr. Charles A. Peek will officiate, assisted by Pastor Lisa Mensinger. &nbsp;Internment will follow at McCook Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; Military Honors will performed by the Nebraska National Guard Honor Detail.A celebration to honor the life of Judge Clark will be scheduled at a later date.Cloyd was born on May 23, 1942, at Elwood, Nebraska, the first of three sons born to Cloyd E. Clark, Sr. and Lucile (Hanson) Clark. He graduated from Elwood High School in 1959, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism in 1963. During that time, he was the recipient of a National Hearst Writing Award.From 1963-66, he served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the Dominican Republic. After his honorable discharge, he worked for the Hastings Tribune until deciding to attend the UNL College of Law where he earned his J.D. in 1970.He returned to Elwood to join his father’s law firm until he moved to McCook, Nebraska in 1971 where he practiced law with Sally Cunningham and was City Attorney. In November 1972 he was elected 14th&nbsp;Judicial District County Judge and served 34 years until he retired in 2007.On December 19, 1975, Cloyd was united in marriage to Linda Haller at First Christian Church in Boulder, Colorado, in front of a huge window view of the mountains. To this union one son, Paul Hanson Clark, was born on February 19, 1985. &nbsp;When Linda’s sister passed away in 2016, Cloyd and Linda opened their home to nephew Landon Towne.Throughout his career, Cloyd participated in many professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, Nebraska State Bar Association, County Bar Association, and National Council of Special Court Judges.Cloyd was baptized on Palm Sunday, April 18, 1943, at the First Methodist church in Elwood, Nebraska. He was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in McCook from 1975 until his death and faithfully served in many capacities, including Brotherhood of St. Andrew, St. Alban’s Vestry and Senior Warden.A believer in the value of community and a visionary for the future, Cloyd worked tirelessly on civic projects. He served as President of the McCook Rotary Club and District Governor, President of the Nebraska Historical Society and member of the Nebraska Historical Society Foundation and Norris Institute. He was a board member of the High Plains Historical Society, member of the McCook Tree Board and Elwood American Legion Post 290, and trustee of the Deere Creek Norwegian Church.&nbsp; He was instrumental in creating the Heritage Square walking tour.Cloyd was a founding member of the Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival, where he savored community stories, delighted audiences with his own and was recipient of the Master Storyteller Award. He will be remembered for his Southwest Nebraska Community Theatre roles in&nbsp;Paint Your Wagon,&nbsp;Music Man,&nbsp;Annie Get Your Gun&nbsp;and especially as Teddy Roosevelt in&nbsp;Arsenic and Old Lace&nbsp;(twice).Travel and adventure were important to Cloyd and Linda. &nbsp;Some special trips include &nbsp;Ireland with Cloyd’s mother and Ireland again for a musical tour with John Smith, Russia and China with People to People, Cuba with Humanities Nebraska; family trips to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and another to Washington D.C., France, and England; an Alaska cruise with Rotary; and cruises on the Mediterranean, through the Panama Canal, to Australia and New Zealand, the Rhine River and the British Isles.Early in his judgeship, Cloyd received an unusual present at an office gift exchange. Amidst the dogeared pages of a worn cookbook, Cloyd found a recipe for sourdough bread. For the rest of his life, Cloyd made six loaves every week. While most were enjoyed by his family, as an integral component of the delicious meals he regularly prepared, he also made a point of giving loaves to friends, sometimes for a special occasion, sometimes just because. His lifelong passion for making bread and sharing it with others was a daily reminder of his creative nature, his generous spirit, and the love he felt for his community.Cloyd was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kendall H. Clark, who was killed in Vietnam.Survivors include his wife, Linda of McCook, Nebraska; son Paul of Lincoln, Nebraska; brother Carlton (Cheryl) Clark of Elwood, Nebraska; nephew Landon Towne of Milford, Nebraska, and an extended network of family and friends from all around the world.Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook, NE. Military Honors will preformed by the Nebraska National Guard Honor Detail. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers,&nbsp; the family has asked memorials may be left in Cloyd's name. Memorials will be designated to organizations that were special to Cloyd's charitable works. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska entrusted with arrangements.

Cloyd Clark  (1942-2021)

Robert C. Harper, a long time resident of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at the age of 92 in Sun City, Arizona on March 2, 2021. 

Robert C. Harper, a long time resident of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at the age of 92 in Sun City, Arizona on March 2, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending.&nbsp;

Robert C. Harper (age 92)

Leo Paul Henry Chingren of North Platte, Nebraska died unexpectedly at Great Plains Health in North Platte on March 2, 2021, at the age of 77. Leo was born in North Platte, Nebraska on May 23, 1943, to Vernon and Grace (Bubak) Chingren.&nbsp; He grew up in North Platte where he worked at the Pawnee Spring Ranch when he was young, then graduated from North Platte High School in 1962. While in high school, Leo joined the Nebraska Army National Guard and this led to his enlistment in the U.S. Navy in 1963.&nbsp; He served aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk at Yankee Station, off the coast of Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin. Following his discharge in '67, Leo lived in Arizona and California before returning to North Platte in 1972. On November 2, 1973, Leo married Coleen Maline in Oberlin, Kansas and they made their home in North Platte.&nbsp; Leo worked for Central Distributing, Fleec Brothers Trucking, NPPD as a Lineman, then hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad, working as a Lineman Electrician.&nbsp; He was a member of the IBEW Union and retired from the railroad as Electrical Foreman in 2012. Leo enjoyed hunting, trout fishing, bird watching and NASCAR racing. He also enjoyed helping take care of his grandkids and watching them in their various activities.&nbsp; Leo especially loved his family and was proud of his grandkids.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Chingren; mother and stepfather, Grace and Louis Berniklau; brother, Dewitt Schroeder; stepbrother, Bernie Berniklau; brother-in-law, Gus Maline; and in-laws, Lloyd and Lila Maline. Leo leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Coleen, and their children, Stacy (Colton) Albrecht,&nbsp; Jacob (Katie) Chingren and Patrick Chingren (Erica Silos), all of North Platte; grandchildren, Sophia and Jocelyn Chingren and Cole Albrecht; and his brother, Lloyd (Susan) Chingren, of Acton, CA.&nbsp; Survivors also include brothers-in-law, Allen (Susan) Maline, Carl (Darlene) Maline, Bill Maline and Bob (Sherry) Maline; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann (Rod) Karre, Ida Mae Lauer, Kathy (Charlie) Huebner and Sharron Maline; as well as many special nieces and nephews and other family. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Services will be 2 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;Inurnment with military honors will follow in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, services will be recorded and posted to odeanchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family for later designation to local charities.&nbsp;&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

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 </figure>Leo Paul Henry Chingren of North Platte, Nebraska died unexpectedly at Great Plains Health in North Platte on March 2, 2021, at the age of 77. Leo was born in North Platte, Nebraska on May 23, 1943, to Vernon and Grace (Bubak) Chingren.&nbsp; He grew up in North Platte where he worked at the Pawnee Spring Ranch when he was young, then graduated from North Platte High School in 1962. While in high school, Leo joined the Nebraska Army National Guard and this led to his enlistment in the U.S. Navy in 1963.&nbsp; He served aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk at Yankee Station, off the coast of Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin. Following his discharge in '67, Leo lived in Arizona and California before returning to North Platte in 1972. On November 2, 1973, Leo married Coleen Maline in Oberlin, Kansas and they made their home in North Platte.&nbsp; Leo worked for Central Distributing, Fleec Brothers Trucking, NPPD as a Lineman, then hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad, working as a Lineman Electrician.&nbsp; He was a member of the IBEW Union and retired from the railroad as Electrical Foreman in 2012. Leo enjoyed hunting, trout fishing, bird watching and NASCAR racing. He also enjoyed helping take care of his grandkids and watching them in their various activities.&nbsp; Leo especially loved his family and was proud of his grandkids.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Chingren; mother and stepfather, Grace and Louis Berniklau; brother, Dewitt Schroeder; stepbrother, Bernie Berniklau; brother-in-law, Gus Maline; and in-laws, Lloyd and Lila Maline. Leo leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Coleen, and their children, Stacy (Colton) Albrecht,&nbsp; Jacob (Katie) Chingren and Patrick Chingren (Erica Silos), all of North Platte; grandchildren, Sophia and Jocelyn Chingren and Cole Albrecht; and his brother, Lloyd (Susan) Chingren, of Acton, CA.&nbsp; Survivors also include brothers-in-law, Allen (Susan) Maline, Carl (Darlene) Maline, Bill Maline and Bob (Sherry) Maline; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann (Rod) Karre, Ida Mae Lauer, Kathy (Charlie) Huebner and Sharron Maline; as well as many special nieces and nephews and other family. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Services will be 2 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;Inurnment with military honors will follow in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, services will be recorded and posted to odeanchapel.com.In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family for later designation to local charities.&nbsp;&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Leo Paul Henry Chingren  (1943-2021)

Benjamin Franklin Fox died March 1, 2021 at Great Platins Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was 93 years, 10 months and 10 days old.

He was born April 19, 1927 to Edward and Clara (Helmkamp) Fox. He was the youngest of five children. He was born and lived on the family farm till his death on the Garfield Table in Lincoln County, Nebraska.

He graduated 10th grade from the Garfield Table School. He then began farming with his Dad when he was 16 years old. Before he got married, he trucked all over Nebraska with his brother, Bill Fox. They hauled Rodeo Stock and Grain. He drove a taxi cab in North Platte for a while. He could tell you which streets in North Platte to take for the fastest route to get from point A to point B up to the day he died.

He married Mary Ann Kramer on January 29, 1951 at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Rectory in Stapleton, Nebraska. Ben and Mary Ann just celebrated their 70th Anniversary. To this union seven children were born.

He worked for Central Implement, Forrester Car Dealership in Arnold, Nebraska, and Logan County Co-op to help make ends meet while the older kids were growing up. Ben and Mary Ann and the three older boys also farmed and put-up hay during the summer on shares for a few of the neighbors. He sold Garst Seed Corn and Tek-Seed for a while. He was a member of the Eagles Club in North Platte.&nbsp; Ben and Mary Ann took the older boys and girls fishing when they had the time. He farmed and ranched with his wife and family 'til the day he died.

He loved to tell stories about the Old Days on the Garfield Table and his grandfather who was a Civil War Veteran stationed in Nebraska and Wyoming at that time. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, farming, ranching playing cards and visiting with his friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Clara Fox; fathers and mothers-in-law, Frank and Ethel (Gill) Kramer, sons, Roger Fox and Byron Fox; two granddaughters, Payten Fox and Ashley Fox; three brothers and sister-in laws, Cyrus Fox (as a toddler), Walter (Elva) Fox and William (Audrey) Fox; one sister and brother-in-law, Thelma (Bernard) Reynolds; two nephews, Morris Reynolds and Leonard Fox; brother-in-laws, George (Darlene) Kramer, Robert (Hazel and Doris) Kramer, Ray Kramer and Joe Kramer; sister-in-laws, Edna (LeRoy) Griffiths and Karen Kramer.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Arnold, Nebraska; five children, James (Karen Tackett) Fox of Stapleton, Nebraska, Marvin (Nancy) Fox of Arnold, Nebraska, Karen (James) Main of Stapleton, Nebraska, Kathy Fox of North Platte, Nebraska, and Kevin (Heather) Fox of Stapleton, Nebraska; ten grandchildren, Jeffeory (Jennifer) Fox, of Nantucket, MA, Levi (Kristin) Fox of Boston, MA, Randy (Jodi) Fox of Brodentown, NJ, Kristin (Ron Hansen) Fox of Worland, WY, Jason (Laurie Ray) Fox of Nantucket, MA, Jamie (Sam) Ascherl of McCook, NE, Kellie (Lane) Vasa of Ashland, NE,&nbsp; John Main, Kurtis Main and Joseph Fox all of Stapleton, NE; eight great grandchildren, Griffin Fox, Ella Fox, Shane Fox, Loreilei Fox all of Nantucket, MA, Wade Ascherl, and Scarlett Ascherl, Maeve Vasa and Elijah Ascherl; two nieces, Joan (Bob) Anderson of Storm Lake, IA and Marlene (Jerry) McKean of Kearney, NE; brother-in-laws: Richard Kramer, of North Platte, NE and Kenneth (Peggy) Kramer of Stapleton, NE; sister-in-laws, Audrey (Bob) Magnuson of North Platte, NE, Louise Kramer of Gering, NE, and Deb Kramer of Stapleton, NE; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the Arnold Fire Department. 

Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Stapleton, Nebraska with Fr. Thomas Gudipalli as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Garfield Table Cemetery in Lincoln County, Nebraska. 

Visitation will be from noon-4:00 pm, Friday, March 5, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska. Visitation will also be from 6:00-7:30 pm with the Rosary to follow on Friday, March 5, 2021 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Stapleton, Nebraska. The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Benjamin Franklin Fox died March 1, 2021 at Great Platins Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was 93 years, 10 months and 10 days old.He was born April 19, 1927 to Edward and Clara (Helmkamp) Fox. He was the youngest of five children. He was born and lived on the family farm till his death on the Garfield Table in Lincoln County, Nebraska.He graduated 10th grade from the Garfield Table School. He then began farming with his Dad when he was 16 years old. Before he got married, he trucked all over Nebraska with his brother, Bill Fox. They hauled Rodeo Stock and Grain. He drove a taxi cab in North Platte for a while. He could tell you which streets in North Platte to take for the fastest route to get from point A to point B up to the day he died.He married Mary Ann Kramer on January 29, 1951 at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Rectory in Stapleton, Nebraska. Ben and Mary Ann just celebrated their 70th Anniversary. To this union seven children were born.He worked for Central Implement, Forrester Car Dealership in Arnold, Nebraska, and Logan County Co-op to help make ends meet while the older kids were growing up. Ben and Mary Ann and the three older boys also farmed and put-up hay during the summer on shares for a few of the neighbors. He sold Garst Seed Corn and Tek-Seed for a while. He was a member of the Eagles Club in North Platte.&nbsp; Ben and Mary Ann took the older boys and girls fishing when they had the time. He farmed and ranched with his wife and family 'til the day he died.He loved to tell stories about the Old Days on the Garfield Table and his grandfather who was a Civil War Veteran stationed in Nebraska and Wyoming at that time. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, farming, ranching playing cards and visiting with his friends and neighbors.He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Clara Fox; fathers and mothers-in-law, Frank and Ethel (Gill) Kramer, sons, Roger Fox and Byron Fox; two granddaughters, Payten Fox and Ashley Fox; three brothers and sister-in laws, Cyrus Fox (as a toddler), Walter (Elva) Fox and William (Audrey) Fox; one sister and brother-in-law, Thelma (Bernard) Reynolds; two nephews, Morris Reynolds and Leonard Fox; brother-in-laws, George (Darlene) Kramer, Robert (Hazel and Doris) Kramer, Ray Kramer and Joe Kramer; sister-in-laws, Edna (LeRoy) Griffiths and Karen Kramer.He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Arnold, Nebraska; five children, James (Karen Tackett) Fox of Stapleton, Nebraska, Marvin (Nancy) Fox of Arnold, Nebraska, Karen (James) Main of Stapleton, Nebraska, Kathy Fox of North Platte, Nebraska, and Kevin (Heather) Fox of Stapleton, Nebraska; ten grandchildren, Jeffeory (Jennifer) Fox, of Nantucket, MA, Levi (Kristin) Fox of Boston, MA, Randy (Jodi) Fox of Brodentown, NJ, Kristin (Ron Hansen) Fox of Worland, WY, Jason (Laurie Ray) Fox of Nantucket, MA, Jamie (Sam) Ascherl of McCook, NE, Kellie (Lane) Vasa of Ashland, NE,&nbsp; John Main, Kurtis Main and Joseph Fox all of Stapleton, NE; eight great grandchildren, Griffin Fox, Ella Fox, Shane Fox, Loreilei Fox all of Nantucket, MA, Wade Ascherl, and Scarlett Ascherl, Maeve Vasa and Elijah Ascherl; two nieces, Joan (Bob) Anderson of Storm Lake, IA and Marlene (Jerry) McKean of Kearney, NE; brother-in-laws: Richard Kramer, of North Platte, NE and Kenneth (Peggy) Kramer of Stapleton, NE; sister-in-laws, Audrey (Bob) Magnuson of North Platte, NE, Louise Kramer of Gering, NE, and Deb Kramer of Stapleton, NE; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Memorials are suggested to the Arnold Fire Department. Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Stapleton, Nebraska with Fr. Thomas Gudipalli as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Garfield Table Cemetery in Lincoln County, Nebraska. Visitation will be from noon-4:00 pm, Friday, March 5, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska. Visitation will also be from 6:00-7:30 pm with the Rosary to follow on Friday, March 5, 2021 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Stapleton, Nebraska. The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Benjamin Franklin Fox  (1927-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rod Markee, age 62 of Imperial, Nebraska passed away on Monday, March 1st, 2021 surrounded by his family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rod, was born at LA General hospital in Los Angeles California, on August 1st 1958 to Gerald and Barbara Markee, he was the middle of five children. His siblings included Randy, Rita, Robin and Roy. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rod married his high school sweetheart in 1977, and to this union two children were born, Brad and Jessica. His Relationship with God was always present in his life. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While his children were growing, Rod was active in the Boy Scouts, as a Scoutmaster, a Board of Trustee at the United Methodist Church, a Youth Group Leader, and Frequent Chauffer for the Girl Scouts. The foundation of his family, they were the most important thing to him, and he would drop anything for them, even if it meant driving 16 hours to change the starter in a car and turn around and drive home. If he knew someone was doing a project, he would stay awake and make sure the project was completed before he would go to sleep, &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rod was an amazing grandfather to 5 grandchildren, Brad’s three girls, Hailey (15), Harley (13), and Hayden (10), and Jessica and her husband Trent’s children Alex (17) the only grandson, and Addy (13), and one step grandchild Morgan (20). He loved taking the time to teach them anything to wanted to learn, from fishing, or how to shoot a gun, change the oil or a tire, and build any project. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;You could often find Rod, in his garage tinkering with his classic car even though it ran perfectly. As a member of the Car Nutz club, he loved giving the Dodge and Ford members a bad time for driving the wrong kind of car. Rod also loved carpentry and built the families current home in 1996, and was always wanting to remodel something. An avid lover of the game of Chess he would always challenge anyone for a game. Westerns and war movies, NASCAR, and the Broncos were some of his favorites and always on in the garage. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While attending high school he worked for Curry Feed and Fertilizer, in Elk Point, South Dakota, as a sprayer operator. He graduated from high School in 1977 from Elk Point High School. He continued his education at Wyoming Technical Institute in Laramie, Wyoming in Automotive Mechanics. After completion he returned to Elk Point to work for Dirks Motors as a Chevrolet technician, in Akron Iowa. Rod continued his lifetime career in the ag industry, in 1979 when he became a full-time employee for Curry’s. He continued working for Curry’s until 1982, when he made the move to Southwest Nebraska, to take an opportunity with Everett Alsbury with Alsbury Fertilizer in Parks, Nebraska. In 2003 Rod and his son Brad purchased building on Hwy 6 which is currently known as Markee Ag. He was active in daily operations alongside his son up until his passing. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rod is preceded in death by his father Gerald, and brother Roy. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his mother Barbara of North Sioux City, SD, wife Jeri, son Brad and (Lori), daughters Hailey, Harley, and Hayden of Imperial, NE, daughter Jessica and (Trent) children Alex, Addison and Morgan of Lincoln, NE. Brother Randy Markee of North Sioux, SD. Sister Robin (Randy) Fredricksen of North Sioux City, SD. Sister, Rita (Charlie) Dorniak of Las Vegas, NV. Brother-in-Law Larry (Carrie) Talbott of Imperial, and Brother-in-Law Doug (Linda) of Elk Point, SD. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 5, 2021, 2:30 P.M. (MT) at the Imperial Berean Church with Pastor Matt Maxwell officiating. A private family inurnment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, NE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There will be no visitation, as Rod chose cremation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested to the Chase County FFA. &nbsp; &nbsp; On line condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.Com. &nbsp; &nbsp; Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rod Markee, age 62 of Imperial, Nebraska passed away on Monday, March 1st, 2021 surrounded by his family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rod, was born at LA General hospital in Los Angeles California, on August 1st 1958 to Gerald and Barbara Markee, he was the middle of five children. His siblings included Randy, Rita, Robin and Roy. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rod married his high school sweetheart in 1977, and to this union two children were born, Brad and Jessica. His Relationship with God was always present in his life. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While his children were growing, Rod was active in the Boy Scouts, as a Scoutmaster, a Board of Trustee at the United Methodist Church, a Youth Group Leader, and Frequent Chauffer for the Girl Scouts. The foundation of his family, they were the most important thing to him, and he would drop anything for them, even if it meant driving 16 hours to change the starter in a car and turn around and drive home. If he knew someone was doing a project, he would stay awake and make sure the project was completed before he would go to sleep, &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rod was an amazing grandfather to 5 grandchildren, Brad’s three girls, Hailey (15), Harley (13), and Hayden (10), and Jessica and her husband Trent’s children Alex (17) the only grandson, and Addy (13), and one step grandchild Morgan (20). He loved taking the time to teach them anything to wanted to learn, from fishing, or how to shoot a gun, change the oil or a tire, and build any project. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;You could often find Rod, in his garage tinkering with his classic car even though it ran perfectly. As a member of the Car Nutz club, he loved giving the Dodge and Ford members a bad time for driving the wrong kind of car. Rod also loved carpentry and built the families current home in 1996, and was always wanting to remodel something. An avid lover of the game of Chess he would always challenge anyone for a game. Westerns and war movies, NASCAR, and the Broncos were some of his favorites and always on in the garage. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While attending high school he worked for Curry Feed and Fertilizer, in Elk Point, South Dakota, as a sprayer operator. He graduated from high School in 1977 from Elk Point High School. He continued his education at Wyoming Technical Institute in Laramie, Wyoming in Automotive Mechanics. After completion he returned to Elk Point to work for Dirks Motors as a Chevrolet technician, in Akron Iowa. Rod continued his lifetime career in the ag industry, in 1979 when he became a full-time employee for Curry’s. He continued working for Curry’s until 1982, when he made the move to Southwest Nebraska, to take an opportunity with Everett Alsbury with Alsbury Fertilizer in Parks, Nebraska. In 2003 Rod and his son Brad purchased building on Hwy 6 which is currently known as Markee Ag. He was active in daily operations alongside his son up until his passing. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rod is preceded in death by his father Gerald, and brother Roy. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his mother Barbara of North Sioux City, SD, wife Jeri, son Brad and (Lori), daughters Hailey, Harley, and Hayden of Imperial, NE, daughter Jessica and (Trent) children Alex, Addison and Morgan of Lincoln, NE. Brother Randy Markee of North Sioux, SD. Sister Robin (Randy) Fredricksen of North Sioux City, SD. Sister, Rita (Charlie) Dorniak of Las Vegas, NV. Brother-in-Law Larry (Carrie) Talbott of Imperial, and Brother-in-Law Doug (Linda) of Elk Point, SD. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 5, 2021, 2:30 P.M. (MT) at the Imperial Berean Church with Pastor Matt Maxwell officiating. A private family inurnment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, NE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There will be no visitation, as Rod chose cremation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested to the Chase County FFA. &nbsp; &nbsp; On line condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.Com. &nbsp; &nbsp; Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

Rodney R. Markee  (1958-2021)

The family of Kevin Blackman is saddened to announce his passing at age of 47. He was born at a whopping 10lb 6oz in Omaha, Nebraska on January 16, 1974 to Carol (Stritt) Blackman and Gene Blackman. He had a 4-year-old brother, Greg to welcome him home.

Kevin began school in Fort Collins, CO and later moved to Palisade, CO where he lived with his dad and attended Palisade High School. &nbsp;After graduation, he found his niche as a bartender serving in restaurants in Colorado and later at the Rocket Inn in Indianola, NE. Kevin’s personality was a good fit for this profession as he had a quick wit, hilarious sense of humor, and he could converse about anything to anyone.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kevin met Amber Hancock in 1994 in Grand Junction, CO. In 2001, they were blessed with a loving son, Victor.&nbsp; Kevin moved to Indianola, NE to be closer to family and was later joined by his son who was with him until his death.&nbsp; Kevin and Victor spent time fishing, playing video games, watching Rockies and Bronco games, and just being together.

Kevin enjoyed photography, wildlife, poker, target shooting, pool, and he was an excellent cook.&nbsp; Kevin’s most admirable quality was his kind heart as was seen in his love for animals, especially his dogs, Rowdy and Abby.&nbsp; He was a loyal friend to many and always ready to help others when needed. His last noble effort to help others came as the result of registering as an organ donor.

He was preceded in death by his brother and closest friend, Greg; his grandparents, Victor and Leoma Blackman, Clarence Stritt, and Tomi Fjelseth.

Those left to honor his memory include his son, Victor; parents, Carol (Stritt) Blackman (Dave Fjelseth) and Gene Blackman; grandmother Alyce Mae Stritt; nieces, Jordan, Breann, and great-niece, Marlee; step-sisters, Sarah Joseph (Lijo) and Tia Knapp; step-brothers, Erik and Marcus Wagner; step-nieces and nephews, Rohan, Karuna, Mariah, and Max and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.&nbsp; A very special family in Kevin’s life was Dave, Sharon, and Andrew Reynolds.

Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service with family and friends will be held at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, NE on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Memorials may be given in his name and will be designated at a later date.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, NE is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>The family of Kevin Blackman is saddened to announce his passing at age of 47. He was born at a whopping 10lb 6oz in Omaha, Nebraska on January 16, 1974 to Carol (Stritt) Blackman and Gene Blackman. He had a 4-year-old brother, Greg to welcome him home.Kevin began school in Fort Collins, CO and later moved to Palisade, CO where he lived with his dad and attended Palisade High School. &nbsp;After graduation, he found his niche as a bartender serving in restaurants in Colorado and later at the Rocket Inn in Indianola, NE. Kevin’s personality was a good fit for this profession as he had a quick wit, hilarious sense of humor, and he could converse about anything to anyone.&nbsp; &nbsp;Kevin met Amber Hancock in 1994 in Grand Junction, CO. In 2001, they were blessed with a loving son, Victor.&nbsp; Kevin moved to Indianola, NE to be closer to family and was later joined by his son who was with him until his death.&nbsp; Kevin and Victor spent time fishing, playing video games, watching Rockies and Bronco games, and just being together.Kevin enjoyed photography, wildlife, poker, target shooting, pool, and he was an excellent cook.&nbsp; Kevin’s most admirable quality was his kind heart as was seen in his love for animals, especially his dogs, Rowdy and Abby.&nbsp; He was a loyal friend to many and always ready to help others when needed. His last noble effort to help others came as the result of registering as an organ donor.He was preceded in death by his brother and closest friend, Greg; his grandparents, Victor and Leoma Blackman, Clarence Stritt, and Tomi Fjelseth.Those left to honor his memory include his son, Victor; parents, Carol (Stritt) Blackman (Dave Fjelseth) and Gene Blackman; grandmother Alyce Mae Stritt; nieces, Jordan, Breann, and great-niece, Marlee; step-sisters, Sarah Joseph (Lijo) and Tia Knapp; step-brothers, Erik and Marcus Wagner; step-nieces and nephews, Rohan, Karuna, Mariah, and Max and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.&nbsp; A very special family in Kevin’s life was Dave, Sharon, and Andrew Reynolds.Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service with family and friends will be held at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, NE on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Memorials may be given in his name and will be designated at a later date.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, NE is entrusted with arrangements.

Kevin Jon Blackman  (1974-2021)

Paula Lynne Stinson was born July 30, 1951, in Denver, Colorado, to Chester P. Jr and Kathleen Louise (Johnston) Dennhardt . Kathleen later married Welby H. Collins of Imperial, Nebraska, where Paula grew up and attended school. She graduated from Chase County High School in 1969. On July 19, 1991, Paula married Robert Stinson at the United Methodist Church in Imperial and the couple settled in Palisade, Nebraska. Paula was employed as a medical secretary at the Imperial Medical Clinic and the Trenton Medical Clinic. She also worked at the Sew Blessed Quilt Shop in McCook, Nebraska. Paula enjoyed yardwork, planting flowers, taking care of her horses, collecting antiques, and she loved her cats. Paula especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Paula passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at the Chase County Hospital of Imperial. She was 69 years of age. Paula was preceded in death by her mother Kathleen Collins and step- father Welby Collins, step-daughter Gina Stinson, brother-in-law Don Jones and half-brother Frederick Dennhardt. Survivors Include her husband, Robert Stinson of rural Palisade, Nebraska; daughter, Renee Grayson (Bryan) of Oceanside, California; step-daughter, Lisa Stinson of Colorado Springs, Coloroado; step-son, Blaine Stinson (Tessa) of Palisade, Nebraska; 6 grandchildren: Rylan Grayson, Katelyn Coman, Jacob Melton, Kyle Melton, Jamie Melton, and Anna Marie Stinson; 1 great-grandchild, Aiden Coman; a sister, Karen Jones of Lincoln, California; and half-sister, Frances Joan Wilkey (David) of Saluda, South Carolina. Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning, March 4, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. (Mountain Time) at Liewer Funeral Home, Imperial, Nebraska, with Pastor Matt Maxwell officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Nebraska. Visitation will be held Wednesday afternoon, March 3, 2021, 2:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. (Mountain Time) at Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, NE. In Lieu of Flowers a memorial has been suggested to the McCook Humane Society, 100 South Street, McCook, NE 69001 On line condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com

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 </figure>Paula Lynne Stinson was born July 30, 1951, in Denver, Colorado, to Chester P. Jr and Kathleen Louise (Johnston) Dennhardt . Kathleen later married Welby H. Collins of Imperial, Nebraska, where Paula grew up and attended school. She graduated from Chase County High School in 1969. On July 19, 1991, Paula married Robert Stinson at the United Methodist Church in Imperial and the couple settled in Palisade, Nebraska. Paula was employed as a medical secretary at the Imperial Medical Clinic and the Trenton Medical Clinic. She also worked at the Sew Blessed Quilt Shop in McCook, Nebraska. Paula enjoyed yardwork, planting flowers, taking care of her horses, collecting antiques, and she loved her cats. Paula especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Paula passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at the Chase County Hospital of Imperial. She was 69 years of age. Paula was preceded in death by her mother Kathleen Collins and step- father Welby Collins, step-daughter Gina Stinson, brother-in-law Don Jones and half-brother Frederick Dennhardt. Survivors Include her husband, Robert Stinson of rural Palisade, Nebraska; daughter, Renee Grayson (Bryan) of Oceanside, California; step-daughter, Lisa Stinson of Colorado Springs, Coloroado; step-son, Blaine Stinson (Tessa) of Palisade, Nebraska; 6 grandchildren: Rylan Grayson, Katelyn Coman, Jacob Melton, Kyle Melton, Jamie Melton, and Anna Marie Stinson; 1 great-grandchild, Aiden Coman; a sister, Karen Jones of Lincoln, California; and half-sister, Frances Joan Wilkey (David) of Saluda, South Carolina. Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning, March 4, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. (Mountain Time) at Liewer Funeral Home, Imperial, Nebraska, with Pastor Matt Maxwell officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Nebraska. Visitation will be held Wednesday afternoon, March 3, 2021, 2:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. (Mountain Time) at Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, NE. In Lieu of Flowers a memorial has been suggested to the McCook Humane Society, 100 South Street, McCook, NE 69001 On line condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com

Paula Lynne Stinson  (1951-2021)

Loralee Stevens went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ February 27, 2021 in Lenexa, Kansas.&nbsp;

Loralee was born in Lewellen, Nebraska, on December 3, 1928, the youngest of five children, to Woodie and Agnes Hisel. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age and was blessed to be raised in a Christian home.&nbsp;Loralee was active in the North Platte Church of the Nazarene where she was a member for over 70 years. She never tired of hearing people tell their stories of Jesus.

After graduating high school, Loralee went to college in Kearney, Nebraska where she met her future husband, Jerry Dwayne Stevens.&nbsp; Jerry and Loralee were married May 26, 1949 and moved to North Platte, Nebraska where Loralee taught school for over 30 years. Loralee eventually graduated from Kearney State College while she and Jerry raised their seven children.&nbsp;

Loralee was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, great-granddaughter Ann Lydia Kumm in 2008, her husband Jerry Dwayne Stevens in 2012, and son Daniel Lee Stevens in 2017.

Loralee is survived by her children Rev. Don &amp; LaDonna (Stevens) Studley and family, Dr. Woodie &amp; Cheryl Stevens and family, Christy Stevens and family, Dennis &amp; LaVonne (Stevens) Blevins and family, Dusty &amp; Valerie (Stevens) Rhodes and family, Jeffrey &amp; Lesilee Stevens and family, Steve &amp; Melodie (Stevens) Terrill; 15 grandchildren and their spouses, 32 great grandchildren, and one sister-in-law, Evelyn Hisel, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Jack Atteberry officiating. Burial will be at North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Family will be receiving friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, March 5, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, North Platte, Nebraska.

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>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

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 </figure>Loralee Stevens went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ February 27, 2021 in Lenexa, Kansas.&nbsp;Loralee was born in Lewellen, Nebraska, on December 3, 1928, the youngest of five children, to Woodie and Agnes Hisel. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age and was blessed to be raised in a Christian home.&nbsp;Loralee was active in the North Platte Church of the Nazarene where she was a member for over 70 years. She never tired of hearing people tell their stories of Jesus.After graduating high school, Loralee went to college in Kearney, Nebraska where she met her future husband, Jerry Dwayne Stevens.&nbsp; Jerry and Loralee were married May 26, 1949 and moved to North Platte, Nebraska where Loralee taught school for over 30 years. Loralee eventually graduated from Kearney State College while she and Jerry raised their seven children.&nbsp;Loralee was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, great-granddaughter Ann Lydia Kumm in 2008, her husband Jerry Dwayne Stevens in 2012, and son Daniel Lee Stevens in 2017.Loralee is survived by her children Rev. Don &amp; LaDonna (Stevens) Studley and family, Dr. Woodie &amp; Cheryl Stevens and family, Christy Stevens and family, Dennis &amp; LaVonne (Stevens) Blevins and family, Dusty &amp; Valerie (Stevens) Rhodes and family, Jeffrey &amp; Lesilee Stevens and family, Steve &amp; Melodie (Stevens) Terrill; 15 grandchildren and their spouses, 32 great grandchildren, and one sister-in-law, Evelyn Hisel, plus numerous nieces and nephews.A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Jack Atteberry officiating. Burial will be at North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Family will be receiving friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, March 5, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, North Platte, Nebraska.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>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Ada Loralee Stevens  (1928-2021)

Ashley L. (Stringham) Perkins,age 31, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on February 27, 2021 at her home.

She was born on May 15, 1989 at North Platte, Nebraska to Bill and Gayle Stringham. Ashley grew up in Hershey, Nebraska and graduated from Hershey High School with the Class of 2007. In 2008 her daughter Kaylynn Rayne was born.

Ashley moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 2011 and Ashley was united in marriage to Richard Perkins on January 10, 2015 in Hershey, Nebraska. To this union Kynzlee Maurine was born in 2016. In 2017, she spent from then on with her best friend, Charles (Jake) Kirbey.

She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary where she was president for two years and held several chairmanships and offices for the State VFW Auxiliary. Ashley bowled in several bowling leagues.

Ashley was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gary and Kathy Reed, Barbara Stringham, Lon Stringham, Shirley and Ivan Beran; uncles, Lonnie and Jimmy Stringham; and an aunt, Jenny Stringham.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kaylynn and Kynzlee of North Platte, Nebraska; parents, Gayle and David Beran and Bill and Gena Stringham of North Platte, Nebraska; brothers, Trevor (Heather) Stringham of North Platte, Nebraska, Kyle (Shawna) Stringham of Broken Bow, Nebraska, and Jon (Emma) Stringham of Kearney, Nebraska; sister, Katrina Beran (Wyatt Naber); four aunts; four uncles; five nieces; one nephew; and several cousins and numerous friends.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Inurnment will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Book signing will be on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

Memorial are suggested to her daughters' education fund. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapels Facebook page.

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 </figure>Ashley L. (Stringham) Perkins,age 31, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on February 27, 2021 at her home.She was born on May 15, 1989 at North Platte, Nebraska to Bill and Gayle Stringham. Ashley grew up in Hershey, Nebraska and graduated from Hershey High School with the Class of 2007. In 2008 her daughter Kaylynn Rayne was born.Ashley moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 2011 and Ashley was united in marriage to Richard Perkins on January 10, 2015 in Hershey, Nebraska. To this union Kynzlee Maurine was born in 2016. In 2017, she spent from then on with her best friend, Charles (Jake) Kirbey.She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary where she was president for two years and held several chairmanships and offices for the State VFW Auxiliary. Ashley bowled in several bowling leagues.Ashley was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gary and Kathy Reed, Barbara Stringham, Lon Stringham, Shirley and Ivan Beran; uncles, Lonnie and Jimmy Stringham; and an aunt, Jenny Stringham.She is survived by her two daughters, Kaylynn and Kynzlee of North Platte, Nebraska; parents, Gayle and David Beran and Bill and Gena Stringham of North Platte, Nebraska; brothers, Trevor (Heather) Stringham of North Platte, Nebraska, Kyle (Shawna) Stringham of Broken Bow, Nebraska, and Jon (Emma) Stringham of Kearney, Nebraska; sister, Katrina Beran (Wyatt Naber); four aunts; four uncles; five nieces; one nephew; and several cousins and numerous friends.A Private Family Memorial Service will be at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Inurnment will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Book signing will be on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.Memorial are suggested to her daughters' education fund. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapels Facebook page.

Ashley L. Perkins  (1989-2021)

Fred&nbsp;Drennen, age 70, of North Platte, Nebraska, died at his home February 18, 2021.

Fred was born in Ogallala, Nebraska on March 14, 1950, the son of Arthur and Lucile Drennen, and the family eventually settled in North Platte. In 1977 Fred hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad. He worked as a Carman and was a member of the U.T.U.&nbsp; &nbsp;Fred retired from the railroad in 2010.

He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his aunts, cousins and other family.

In keeping with Fred's wishes, cremation was chosen. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Fred&nbsp;Drennen, age 70, of North Platte, Nebraska, died at his home February 18, 2021.Fred was born in Ogallala, Nebraska on March 14, 1950, the son of Arthur and Lucile Drennen, and the family eventually settled in North Platte. In 1977 Fred hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad. He worked as a Carman and was a member of the U.T.U.&nbsp; &nbsp;Fred retired from the railroad in 2010.He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his aunts, cousins and other family.In keeping with Fred's wishes, cremation was chosen. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Fred Drennen  (1950-2021)

Jeannie Thomas "Tomi" (Durnal) Bailey, age 74, of Watauga, South Dakota, passed away at her home, filled with love and surrounded by her husband, son and daughter, on the morning of Tuesday, February 23,&nbsp; 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tomi was born on September 4, 1946 in Bridgeport, Nebraska, to Tom and Jean (Nerud) Durnal. She graduated from Bayard High School in 1965 and attended Chadron State College, where she met her husband, Michael Bailey.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on August 24, 1968 at the 1st Methodist Church in Bayard, NE.&nbsp; The couple later made their primary home in Watauga, South Dakota where they spent their lives farming and ranching, which also included the farm at Big Springs, NE.&nbsp; The couple raised two children Christopher (Zeke) and Tamara.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tomi was lover of life and never knew a stranger.&nbsp; She was the youth group leader and VBS teacher for many years at the 1st Presbyterian Church in McIntosh, SD.&nbsp; She had strong community involvement, being a member of the Watauga Women’s Club helping to run the children’s annual Halloween party, often checking on local elderly and offering a plate of food or hot cup of coffee to anyone in need.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was a fair to middling cribbage player and a staunch Nebraska Husker and Dallas Cowboy football fan, even in their bad years. She loved her coffee to the point she drank it cold.&nbsp; Tomi was an amazing cook, taught by her mother, a so-so, bowler and golfer but a cake baker extraordinaire.&nbsp; Many neighbors and friends were blessed with wedding, shower and birthday cakes made by her hands.&nbsp; She was also a proficient seamstress making baby blankets and doll clothing for her grandchildren.

Raised on a cattle ranch in the shadow of Chimney Rock, she learned her way around cattle and horses at a young age.&nbsp; In her high school and college years she qualified for high school national finals rodeos where she set and held several records there.&nbsp; She competed in barrels, poles and breakaway roping, well into adulthood.&nbsp; &nbsp;She loved raising cattle often volunteering for the night shift check, which she did horseback, usually with a sleeping child in tow.&nbsp; She continued to check cattle until the very end.&nbsp;

Later in life, Tomi took immense joy spending time with her grandchildren, baking them cookies, going to their sporting events, making their wedding cakes and later, baby blankets for her great grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tomi was loved by everyone who knew her, but loved most by her husband, daughter, son and grandchildren.&nbsp; For as much as she was loved, we knew we were loved more.&nbsp; The light and energy she left behind, far out shined our own.&nbsp; She was a best friend to many, including her daughter, sisters Sally and Judy and close friends Kelly and Toots.&nbsp; She was audacious, adventurous and kind and she will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her husband; Michael Bailey; 1 son, Chris (Dena) Bailey; 1 daughter, Tamara (Matt) Cooper; 2 sisters; Judy Durnal; Sally (Jerry) Weekes; grandchildren; Austin (Ashley) Bailey; Summer (Mason) Steinmetz; Jett (Hannah) Bailey; Carson Bailey; Bailey Thomas Cooper; and great-grandchildren; Baylor, Weston, Emma and Logan; as well as many nieces and nephews and cousins.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Jean Durnal, and an infant sister, Kathleen May.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a&nbsp; in Watauga, South Dakota.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Graveside Service and burial will be held at a later date at Chimney Rock Cemetery in Bayard, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Online condolences may be given at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the share a memory button.&nbsp;

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

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is assisting the Bailey family with arrangements.

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 </figure>Jeannie Thomas "Tomi" (Durnal) Bailey, age 74, of Watauga, South Dakota, passed away at her home, filled with love and surrounded by her husband, son and daughter, on the morning of Tuesday, February 23,&nbsp; 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tomi was born on September 4, 1946 in Bridgeport, Nebraska, to Tom and Jean (Nerud) Durnal. She graduated from Bayard High School in 1965 and attended Chadron State College, where she met her husband, Michael Bailey.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on August 24, 1968 at the 1st Methodist Church in Bayard, NE.&nbsp; The couple later made their primary home in Watauga, South Dakota where they spent their lives farming and ranching, which also included the farm at Big Springs, NE.&nbsp; The couple raised two children Christopher (Zeke) and Tamara.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tomi was lover of life and never knew a stranger.&nbsp; She was the youth group leader and VBS teacher for many years at the 1st Presbyterian Church in McIntosh, SD.&nbsp; She had strong community involvement, being a member of the Watauga Women’s Club helping to run the children’s annual Halloween party, often checking on local elderly and offering a plate of food or hot cup of coffee to anyone in need.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a fair to middling cribbage player and a staunch Nebraska Husker and Dallas Cowboy football fan, even in their bad years. She loved her coffee to the point she drank it cold.&nbsp; Tomi was an amazing cook, taught by her mother, a so-so, bowler and golfer but a cake baker extraordinaire.&nbsp; Many neighbors and friends were blessed with wedding, shower and birthday cakes made by her hands.&nbsp; She was also a proficient seamstress making baby blankets and doll clothing for her grandchildren.Raised on a cattle ranch in the shadow of Chimney Rock, she learned her way around cattle and horses at a young age.&nbsp; In her high school and college years she qualified for high school national finals rodeos where she set and held several records there.&nbsp; She competed in barrels, poles and breakaway roping, well into adulthood.&nbsp; &nbsp;She loved raising cattle often volunteering for the night shift check, which she did horseback, usually with a sleeping child in tow.&nbsp; She continued to check cattle until the very end.&nbsp;Later in life, Tomi took immense joy spending time with her grandchildren, baking them cookies, going to their sporting events, making their wedding cakes and later, baby blankets for her great grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tomi was loved by everyone who knew her, but loved most by her husband, daughter, son and grandchildren.&nbsp; For as much as she was loved, we knew we were loved more.&nbsp; The light and energy she left behind, far out shined our own.&nbsp; She was a best friend to many, including her daughter, sisters Sally and Judy and close friends Kelly and Toots.&nbsp; She was audacious, adventurous and kind and she will be deeply missed.She is survived by her husband; Michael Bailey; 1 son, Chris (Dena) Bailey; 1 daughter, Tamara (Matt) Cooper; 2 sisters; Judy Durnal; Sally (Jerry) Weekes; grandchildren; Austin (Ashley) Bailey; Summer (Mason) Steinmetz; Jett (Hannah) Bailey; Carson Bailey; Bailey Thomas Cooper; and great-grandchildren; Baylor, Weston, Emma and Logan; as well as many nieces and nephews and cousins.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Jean Durnal, and an infant sister, Kathleen May.A Celebration of Life will be held at a&nbsp; in Watauga, South Dakota.&nbsp;&nbsp;Graveside Service and burial will be held at a later date at Chimney Rock Cemetery in Bayard, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be given at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the share a memory button.&nbsp;A memorial has been established in her memory.&nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is assisting the Bailey family with arrangements.

Jeannie Thomas "Tomi" Bailey  (1946-2021)

Virginia Walker, age87, of Callaway, Nebraska died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Callaway District Hospital.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Callaway United Methodist Church with the Reverend Shanon Williams officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at the Merna Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Merna after Burial. The service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will also take place on Thursday from 9:00 am until service time at the Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary 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>

Mary Virginia was born on September 29, 1933 in rural Valley County, Nebraska to Louie and Martha (McNamee) Chilewski.&nbsp; Virginia grew up in Comstock, Nebraska and graduated from Comstock High School in 1950.&nbsp; After graduation she moved to Broken Bow, Nebraska and worked at Holcomb Pharmacy until meeting the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Walker Jr. at the home of mutual friends while he was home on leave.&nbsp; After a short courtship of letters Bob returned home and they were married on October 26, 1953.&nbsp; To this union five children were born:&nbsp; Karen, Kathy, Robert III, Kelli, and Kori.&nbsp; The family made their home wherever the Navy sent them until Bob’s retirement in 1973.&nbsp; They then moved to Wellsville, Kansas where Bob was an electrician and as she always did, Virginia continued to keep the home clean, everyone well-fed and happy, she was a wonderful homemaker!&nbsp; Upon Bob’s father’s death in 1975, the family decided to move home to Nebraska to farm and ranch, retiring from that and moving to town in the early 1990’s.&nbsp; They moved to Callaway when Bob’s health helped made the decision to be closer to his doctor and their church, and then when Bob was in need of dialysis it made the decision to move to Kearney, Nebraska necessary.&nbsp; Virginia decided to move back to Callaway after Bob’s death in 2019 and made her home in Callaway until the time of her death.

Virginia’s greatest joy in life, were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She loved going to all of their activities that she could and also loved to make their favorite foods and have plenty of treats for everyone when they came over.&nbsp; Virginia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp; Always there when any of her family needed her, ready to help in every way she could.&nbsp; Virginia also babysat most of her grandchildren and oldest great-grandson and also for Ron and Cheri Chytka’s three children, who have always called her Grandma and she considered them her grandchildren, what a blessing the Chytka family was to her!

Those left to cherish her memory include: daughters, Karen (Mark) Myers of Merna, Nebraska, Kathy (Dennis) Anderson of Portland, Texas, Kelli (Alan) Estergard of Callaway, Nebraska, and Kori (Scott) Quarles of Tonganoxie, Kansas; grandchildren, Codi (Chad) Kreutzer, Claire &amp; Cami Jo of Amherst, Nebraska, Stephanie (Heath) Paulsen, Kaden and Conner of Oconto, Melissa (Jesse) Pandorf, Grant, Jackson, Madison and Monroe of Kearney, Robert (Brittany) Myers of Sargent, Ashley Anderson of Portland, Texas and Matthew (Angela) Markham, Grayson and Harper of Omaha; great-grandson, Rowan Thompson of Portland, Texas; sisters-in-law, Leona Cossart of Belleville, Kansas, Donna Seeger of Sebring, Florida, Linda Walker and Sharon Ohmberger, both of Burwell, Nebraska, and Beverly Mattingly of Branson, Missouri;&nbsp; brother-in-laws, Bill Walker of Arthur, Nebraska, Dave Walker of Burwell, Nebraska, and Dan Walker of Oceanside, California;&nbsp; special “family”, Ron and Cheri Chytka and their children and grandchildren, Amanda (Aric) Klemke and Brinley, Samantha (Tanner) Olson and Lex, and Collin (Amanda) Chytka and Audrey and Sawyer; and many nieces and nephews.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, son-Bobby, parents, sister, Phyllis Plock and her husband, Bill, brothers, Chuck Chilewski and George Chilewski and his wife, Sharon, sister-in-law, Bonnie Wiley, brothers-in-law, Donald and Leonard Walker and nephew, Jody Wiley.

Memorials are suggested to the Callaway District Hospital or the Callaway United Methodist Church.

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 </figure>Virginia Walker, age87, of Callaway, Nebraska died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Callaway District Hospital.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Callaway United Methodist Church with the Reverend Shanon Williams officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at the Merna Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Merna after Burial. The service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will also take place on Thursday from 9:00 am until service time at the Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary 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>Mary Virginia was born on September 29, 1933 in rural Valley County, Nebraska to Louie and Martha (McNamee) Chilewski.&nbsp; Virginia grew up in Comstock, Nebraska and graduated from Comstock High School in 1950.&nbsp; After graduation she moved to Broken Bow, Nebraska and worked at Holcomb Pharmacy until meeting the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Walker Jr. at the home of mutual friends while he was home on leave.&nbsp; After a short courtship of letters Bob returned home and they were married on October 26, 1953.&nbsp; To this union five children were born:&nbsp; Karen, Kathy, Robert III, Kelli, and Kori.&nbsp; The family made their home wherever the Navy sent them until Bob’s retirement in 1973.&nbsp; They then moved to Wellsville, Kansas where Bob was an electrician and as she always did, Virginia continued to keep the home clean, everyone well-fed and happy, she was a wonderful homemaker!&nbsp; Upon Bob’s father’s death in 1975, the family decided to move home to Nebraska to farm and ranch, retiring from that and moving to town in the early 1990’s.&nbsp; They moved to Callaway when Bob’s health helped made the decision to be closer to his doctor and their church, and then when Bob was in need of dialysis it made the decision to move to Kearney, Nebraska necessary.&nbsp; Virginia decided to move back to Callaway after Bob’s death in 2019 and made her home in Callaway until the time of her death.Virginia’s greatest joy in life, were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She loved going to all of their activities that she could and also loved to make their favorite foods and have plenty of treats for everyone when they came over.&nbsp; Virginia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp; Always there when any of her family needed her, ready to help in every way she could.&nbsp; Virginia also babysat most of her grandchildren and oldest great-grandson and also for Ron and Cheri Chytka’s three children, who have always called her Grandma and she considered them her grandchildren, what a blessing the Chytka family was to her!Those left to cherish her memory include: daughters, Karen (Mark) Myers of Merna, Nebraska, Kathy (Dennis) Anderson of Portland, Texas, Kelli (Alan) Estergard of Callaway, Nebraska, and Kori (Scott) Quarles of Tonganoxie, Kansas; grandchildren, Codi (Chad) Kreutzer, Claire &amp; Cami Jo of Amherst, Nebraska, Stephanie (Heath) Paulsen, Kaden and Conner of Oconto, Melissa (Jesse) Pandorf, Grant, Jackson, Madison and Monroe of Kearney, Robert (Brittany) Myers of Sargent, Ashley Anderson of Portland, Texas and Matthew (Angela) Markham, Grayson and Harper of Omaha; great-grandson, Rowan Thompson of Portland, Texas; sisters-in-law, Leona Cossart of Belleville, Kansas, Donna Seeger of Sebring, Florida, Linda Walker and Sharon Ohmberger, both of Burwell, Nebraska, and Beverly Mattingly of Branson, Missouri;&nbsp; brother-in-laws, Bill Walker of Arthur, Nebraska, Dave Walker of Burwell, Nebraska, and Dan Walker of Oceanside, California;&nbsp; special “family”, Ron and Cheri Chytka and their children and grandchildren, Amanda (Aric) Klemke and Brinley, Samantha (Tanner) Olson and Lex, and Collin (Amanda) Chytka and Audrey and Sawyer; and many nieces and nephews.Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, son-Bobby, parents, sister, Phyllis Plock and her husband, Bill, brothers, Chuck Chilewski and George Chilewski and his wife, Sharon, sister-in-law, Bonnie Wiley, brothers-in-law, Donald and Leonard Walker and nephew, Jody Wiley.Memorials are suggested to the Callaway District Hospital or the Callaway United Methodist Church.

Virginia Walker  (1933-2021)

Dennis W.&nbsp;Meredith, age 74,&nbsp; of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 28,&nbsp;2021 at Kearney Regional Medical Center, Kearney, Nebraska.

Dennis was born September 9, 1946 in Gothenburg, NE&nbsp; son of William Harvey and Florence (Effenbeck)&nbsp; Meredith.

Dennis graduated from Cozad High School and then attended some college at the University of Lincoln in Nebraska.&nbsp; He joined the Army Reserves and was deployed to Germany during Desert Storm. Dennis served in the Army Reserves for 33 years and when he retired he was a Master Sergeant.

Dennis married Debra G. Reed on August 12, 1978 in Cozad, NE.&nbsp; To this union Rebecca and Shawn were born. Dennis and Debra and their family took up residency in Colorado, Wyoming and ten settled in Central Nebraska.

He worked in construction and carpentry all of his life.&nbsp; He loved to remodel houses, driving around in his Corvette, visiting with each and everyone that he met.&nbsp; He loved to go back road driving, elk hunting, also enjoyed scuba diving and making toys for his grandkids.

Survivors include wife, Debra Meredith of Gothenburg, NE; son, Shawn (Amie) Meredith of Walden, CO; daughter Rebecca (Brad Cary, fiancee) Meredith of Gothenburg, NE; seven grandchildren: Keisha, Grace, Meredith, Connor, Memphis, Remington and Hudson; and one great grandchild: Jackson; and&nbsp; numerous other family and friends.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents William and Florence Meredith; grandson, Wyatt Colby Meredith; his in laws, Jack and Gail Reed; brother-in-law, Roger Pedersen; and nephew, Ryan Reed.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 1:00 - 6:00 pm with the family present from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Blase- Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE.

Services will be held Friday, March 5, 2021, 11:30am at Blase -Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, NE with Rev. Jeff Cottingham officiating.

Burial will take place at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE.

A memorial has been established at Flatwater Bank for his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com

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 </figure>Dennis W.&nbsp;Meredith, age 74,&nbsp; of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 28,&nbsp;2021 at Kearney Regional Medical Center, Kearney, Nebraska.Dennis was born September 9, 1946 in Gothenburg, NE&nbsp; son of William Harvey and Florence (Effenbeck)&nbsp; Meredith.Dennis graduated from Cozad High School and then attended some college at the University of Lincoln in Nebraska.&nbsp; He joined the Army Reserves and was deployed to Germany during Desert Storm. Dennis served in the Army Reserves for 33 years and when he retired he was a Master Sergeant.Dennis married Debra G. Reed on August 12, 1978 in Cozad, NE.&nbsp; To this union Rebecca and Shawn were born. Dennis and Debra and their family took up residency in Colorado, Wyoming and ten settled in Central Nebraska.He worked in construction and carpentry all of his life.&nbsp; He loved to remodel houses, driving around in his Corvette, visiting with each and everyone that he met.&nbsp; He loved to go back road driving, elk hunting, also enjoyed scuba diving and making toys for his grandkids.Survivors include wife, Debra Meredith of Gothenburg, NE; son, Shawn (Amie) Meredith of Walden, CO; daughter Rebecca (Brad Cary, fiancee) Meredith of Gothenburg, NE; seven grandchildren: Keisha, Grace, Meredith, Connor, Memphis, Remington and Hudson; and one great grandchild: Jackson; and&nbsp; numerous other family and friends.Dennis was preceded in death by his parents William and Florence Meredith; grandson, Wyatt Colby Meredith; his in laws, Jack and Gail Reed; brother-in-law, Roger Pedersen; and nephew, Ryan Reed.Visitation will be held Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 1:00 - 6:00 pm with the family present from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Blase- Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE.Services will be held Friday, March 5, 2021, 11:30am at Blase -Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, NE with Rev. Jeff Cottingham officiating.Burial will take place at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE.A memorial has been established at Flatwater Bank for his grandchildren and great grandchildren.To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com

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