Roy Eugene Anderson, age 66, of McCook, Nebraska passed away Sunday evening, February 7, 2021 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.&nbsp; He was born in Cadillac, Michigan on February 6, 1955 to Richard “Dick” Oscar Anderson and Victo “Vickie” Ruth (Park) Anderson.&nbsp; Roy attended school in Indianola, Nebraska and graduated from Republican Valley High School with the Class of 1973.&nbsp; He continued his education at McCook Junior College before attending and graduating from Kearney State College in 1977.&nbsp;

Roy worked for the family business, Anderson Water Services from the time he was 16 until 1992 when he took a job at American Electric.&nbsp; In 1995 he left American Electric and started his career with the McCook Housing Authority as a maintenance supervisor where he worked until his retirement in 2020.&nbsp; Roy also worked at Sarge’s Bar in McCook as a part-time bartender and handyman.

Roy was a member of the McCook Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #7269 and the McCook Elks Lodge # 1434.&nbsp; He served the Indianola community as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for many years.&nbsp; Roy enjoyed driving all the backroads and meeting up with friends during his daily route stops at the bowling alley, Sarge’s, and Fullers Restaurant.

Survivors include his sisters, Beverly Liess and husband, Jerry, and Jane Pickering and husband, Jerry; nieces: Traci Hoke and husband, Tim and their son, Josh; Amy Gerloff and husband, Lewis and their children, Morgan, Ryan, and, Eric; Julie Meyer and husband, Doug and their children, Katie, Clara, and Molly; and Jami Baker and husband, Brandon and their children, Dereck, Jace, Bailey, and Stella; relatives from Newaygo, Michigan: aunt, Marilyn (Anderson) Melvin; cousins: Sherry and Jamie McGregor, Cindy and Scott Blamer, Brian and Yvonne Melvin, Jackie Knight, and Sarah Rodriguez.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. (CT), Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska with Dave Davidson officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will follow services in St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Indianola, Nebraska.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family of Roy Anderson for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Roy Eugene Anderson, age 66, of McCook, Nebraska passed away Sunday evening, February 7, 2021 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.&nbsp; He was born in Cadillac, Michigan on February 6, 1955 to Richard “Dick” Oscar Anderson and Victo “Vickie” Ruth (Park) Anderson.&nbsp; Roy attended school in Indianola, Nebraska and graduated from Republican Valley High School with the Class of 1973.&nbsp; He continued his education at McCook Junior College before attending and graduating from Kearney State College in 1977.&nbsp;Roy worked for the family business, Anderson Water Services from the time he was 16 until 1992 when he took a job at American Electric.&nbsp; In 1995 he left American Electric and started his career with the McCook Housing Authority as a maintenance supervisor where he worked until his retirement in 2020.&nbsp; Roy also worked at Sarge’s Bar in McCook as a part-time bartender and handyman.Roy was a member of the McCook Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #7269 and the McCook Elks Lodge # 1434.&nbsp; He served the Indianola community as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for many years.&nbsp; Roy enjoyed driving all the backroads and meeting up with friends during his daily route stops at the bowling alley, Sarge’s, and Fullers Restaurant.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his sisters, Beverly Liess and husband, Jerry, and Jane Pickering and husband, Jerry; nieces: Traci Hoke and husband, Tim and their son, Josh; Amy Gerloff and husband, Lewis and their children, Morgan, Ryan, and, Eric; Julie Meyer and husband, Doug and their children, Katie, Clara, and Molly; and Jami Baker and husband, Brandon and their children, Dereck, Jace, Bailey, and Stella; relatives from Newaygo, Michigan: aunt, Marilyn (Anderson) Melvin; cousins: Sherry and Jamie McGregor, Cindy and Scott Blamer, Brian and Yvonne Melvin, Jackie Knight, and Sarah Rodriguez.Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. (CT), Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska with Dave Davidson officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will follow services in St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Indianola, Nebraska.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family of Roy Anderson for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Roy Eugene Anderson  (1955-2021)

Dennis C. Pankonin, age 76, of Ogallala, Nebraska has passed away on February 3rd, 2021 at the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado. Dennis was born March 12, 1944 to Alfred and Leora Pankonin at Grant Nebraska. He graduated from Grant High School in 1963. Dennis married Sharyl in 1976 and&nbsp;&nbsp;resided in rural Grant until 2016, then moved to Ogallala, NE.&nbsp; He was loved by Linda Ballentine of Grant, NE.&nbsp; Dennis is survived by his wife, Sharyl Pankonin; sister Donna Kucera; children, Deb Arric (her husband Rick Arric), Kerrie Conway (her husband Kelley Conway), and Amy Pankonin; foster son, Dan VanCura (his wife Louanne VanCura); 9 grandkids; and his dog, Rambo.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Leora Pankonin and Linda Ballentine.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. No services are planned, per Dennis' request. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dennis C. Pankonin, age 76, of Ogallala, Nebraska has passed away on February 3rd, 2021 at the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado. Dennis was born March 12, 1944 to Alfred and Leora Pankonin at Grant Nebraska. He graduated from Grant High School in 1963. Dennis married Sharyl in 1976 and&nbsp;&nbsp;resided in rural Grant until 2016, then moved to Ogallala, NE.&nbsp; He was loved by Linda Ballentine of Grant, NE.&nbsp; Dennis is survived by his wife, Sharyl Pankonin; sister Donna Kucera; children, Deb Arric (her husband Rick Arric), Kerrie Conway (her husband Kelley Conway), and Amy Pankonin; foster son, Dan VanCura (his wife Louanne VanCura); 9 grandkids; and his dog, Rambo.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Leora Pankonin and Linda Ballentine.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. No services are planned, per Dennis' request. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dennis C. Pankonin  (1944-2021)

Phyllis Ellen Bovee, age 92, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living in Cozad.  Phyllis, daughter of Mac and Blandena (Johnson) Bovee, was born at Cozad, NE, February 21, 1928.  She attended Cozad City Schools graduating in 1945.  Phyllis graduated from Frances Shimer Jr. College in Mt. Carroll, IL in 1947 and Bryan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Lincoln, NE in 1950.  She began her nursing career at Bryan Hospital and Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha. 

 After two years as a staff nurse, Phyllis found her passion of teaching the next generation of nurses as an instructor for ten years at Bryan. During her time as an instructor, she also furthered her own education by receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln, NE. In 1962, she began her decorated career in administration at Bryan Memorial as Associate Director of the School of Nursing before being promoted to the Director of the School of Nursing in 1971. During her time as Director, she earned her Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska Omaha and spent the final eight years of her storied career as Vice President of Nursing Services, School of Nursing, Operating Rooms and Emergency Rooms upon her retirement in 1990. 

Throughout her career, Phyllis served on and held offices on numerous nursing boards and organizations including the ANA, NLN and the Nebraska Nurses Association. She received many awards including Admiral in the Nebraska Navy, Who’s Who in the Midwest and Who’s Who in Nursing.  After retirement, she served on the Nebraska and National AARP Leadership Boards. Phyllis was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and DAR. 

Her career path and accomplishments speak for themselves but Phyllis was most proud of her reputation for being a mentor and an advocate for her students and making an impact on the daily lives of each and every one, especially those who needed someone in their corner. Her legacy at Bryan lives on through the Phyllis Bovee Scholarship at Bryan School of Nursing. 

The love and compassion she showed her students and colleagues at Bryan was only outshined by her love of being an aunt and great-aunt. The word aunt is not an adequate enough term for what Phyllis truly was to her nieces and nephews. She was a mother and grandmother figure, a loyal friend and the loudest cheerleader in every way. She loved, spoiled and spent valued time with each and every one of them. 

After being a resident of Lincoln, NE for nearly 60 years, Phyllis returned to her hometown of Cozad, NE to be closer to family and old friends while making a whole new set of friends and family at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living and through a book club she was a founding member of. 

Phyllis’ interests included traveling, reading, games of all kinds, music and shopping (especially in catalogs). Her generosity and kindness was unmatched and she was always willing to lend a helping hand or ear to anyone in need. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Mary Jane Vasey; brother-in-law William Vasey; and niece Susan (Vasey) Moore. 

Survivors include her niece Nancy (Chris) Henry of Lincoln, NE; nephew Doug (Sherry) Vasey of Nashville, TN; and great nieces and nephews Matthew Henry of Austin, TX; Carly Henry of Lincoln, NE; Brett Vasey of Nashville, TN; Amanda Moore of Boise, ID; and Taylor Vasey of Boise, ID. 

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her memory to continue the Phyllis Bovee Scholarship Fund at Bryan School of Nursing for many years to come. 

Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. 

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel in Cozad, Nebraska with Doug Vasey officiating. Burial will be in the Cozad Cemetery. 

Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Phyllis Ellen Bovee, age 92, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living in Cozad. Phyllis, daughter of Mac and Blandena (Johnson) Bovee, was born at Cozad, NE, February 21, 1928. She attended Cozad City Schools graduating in 1945. Phyllis graduated from Frances Shimer Jr. College in Mt. Carroll, IL in 1947 and Bryan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Lincoln, NE in 1950. She began her nursing career at Bryan Hospital and Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha. After two years as a staff nurse, Phyllis found her passion of teaching the next generation of nurses as an instructor for ten years at Bryan. During her time as an instructor, she also furthered her own education by receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln, NE. In 1962, she began her decorated career in administration at Bryan Memorial as Associate Director of the School of Nursing before being promoted to the Director of the School of Nursing in 1971. During her time as Director, she earned her Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska Omaha and spent the final eight years of her storied career as Vice President of Nursing Services, School of Nursing, Operating Rooms and Emergency Rooms upon her retirement in 1990. Throughout her career, Phyllis served on and held offices on numerous nursing boards and organizations including the ANA, NLN and the Nebraska Nurses Association. She received many awards including Admiral in the Nebraska Navy, Who’s Who in the Midwest and Who’s Who in Nursing. After retirement, she served on the Nebraska and National AARP Leadership Boards. Phyllis was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and DAR. Her career path and accomplishments speak for themselves but Phyllis was most proud of her reputation for being a mentor and an advocate for her students and making an impact on the daily lives of each and every one, especially those who needed someone in their corner. Her legacy at Bryan lives on through the Phyllis Bovee Scholarship at Bryan School of Nursing. The love and compassion she showed her students and colleagues at Bryan was only outshined by her love of being an aunt and great-aunt. The word aunt is not an adequate enough term for what Phyllis truly was to her nieces and nephews. She was a mother and grandmother figure, a loyal friend and the loudest cheerleader in every way. She loved, spoiled and spent valued time with each and every one of them. After being a resident of Lincoln, NE for nearly 60 years, Phyllis returned to her hometown of Cozad, NE to be closer to family and old friends while making a whole new set of friends and family at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living and through a book club she was a founding member of. Phyllis’ interests included traveling, reading, games of all kinds, music and shopping (especially in catalogs). Her generosity and kindness was unmatched and she was always willing to lend a helping hand or ear to anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Mary Jane Vasey; brother-in-law William Vasey; and niece Susan (Vasey) Moore. Survivors include her niece Nancy (Chris) Henry of Lincoln, NE; nephew Doug (Sherry) Vasey of Nashville, TN; and great nieces and nephews Matthew Henry of Austin, TX; Carly Henry of Lincoln, NE; Brett Vasey of Nashville, TN; Amanda Moore of Boise, ID; and Taylor Vasey of Boise, ID. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her memory to continue the Phyllis Bovee Scholarship Fund at Bryan School of Nursing for many years to come. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel in Cozad, Nebraska with Doug Vasey officiating. Burial will be in the Cozad Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis Ellen Bovee  (1928-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jack Melvin Aspenleiter, age 76, of North Platte, Nebraska died on January 4, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born on June 17, 1944 to Dorothy and Jacob Aspenleiter.&nbsp; He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.&nbsp; He entered the United States Army on June 28, 1966, serving in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He was honorably discharged on June 8, 1968.&nbsp; After serving, he enjoyed being on the farm where he went to work for his sister and brother-in-law and found a full-time job with Holzfaster's, where he worked for 14 years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jack was united in marriage to Lana S. Storer on November 27, 1971 in Lewellen, Nebraska and to this union, two children were born:&nbsp; Connie and Bob.&nbsp; They raised their children south of Paxton, Nebraska.&nbsp; In 1987, the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska where he started over-the-road trucking.&nbsp; They moved to Curtis, Nebraska in 1993 and during that time, jack purchased his own truck and started hauling grain.&nbsp; He retired his love for trucking in 2010. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He loved watching old shows, especially Hogan's Heroes, Green Acres, Honeymooners, MASH, and I Dream of Jeannie.&nbsp; On Sundays, Jack liked to watch Clint Eastwood and John Wayne movies.&nbsp; He was a handy-man and a jack of all trades.&nbsp; He also loved sports, whether it was competing or watching, and especially loved supporting his grandchildren.&nbsp; Jack never knew a stranger and will always be remembered for his light-hearted humor and jokes.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Lana; his sister, Joan Saichek of Rockford, Illinois; his children, Connie (Gerud) Elson of Curtis, Nebraska and Bob Aspenleiter of North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren Colton (Morgan) Aspenleiter of Curtis, Nebraska, Cody (Cidney) Aspenleiter of Indianola, Nebraska, Zacaray (Emmaly) Bailey of Franktown, Colorodo, and Justin Bailey and Jessa Bailey of Curtis, Nebraska; great grandchildren Brantley, Karsynn, and Colt Aspenleiter of Curtis, Nebraska, and Curtis and Cooper Aspenleiter of Indianola, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob Aspenleiter and Dorothy Saichek; his sister, Jeane (Edward) Perlinger; a brother-in-law, Jack Saichek; nephew, Scott perlinger; and mother and father-in-law, LaVern and Geneva Storer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska with Chaplain Ned Cooper officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.&nbsp; Memorials are requested to the family to be designated at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jack Melvin Aspenleiter, age 76, of North Platte, Nebraska died on January 4, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born on June 17, 1944 to Dorothy and Jacob Aspenleiter.&nbsp; He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.&nbsp; He entered the United States Army on June 28, 1966, serving in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He was honorably discharged on June 8, 1968.&nbsp; After serving, he enjoyed being on the farm where he went to work for his sister and brother-in-law and found a full-time job with Holzfaster's, where he worked for 14 years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jack was united in marriage to Lana S. Storer on November 27, 1971 in Lewellen, Nebraska and to this union, two children were born:&nbsp; Connie and Bob.&nbsp; They raised their children south of Paxton, Nebraska.&nbsp; In 1987, the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska where he started over-the-road trucking.&nbsp; They moved to Curtis, Nebraska in 1993 and during that time, jack purchased his own truck and started hauling grain.&nbsp; He retired his love for trucking in 2010. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He loved watching old shows, especially Hogan's Heroes, Green Acres, Honeymooners, MASH, and I Dream of Jeannie.&nbsp; On Sundays, Jack liked to watch Clint Eastwood and John Wayne movies.&nbsp; He was a handy-man and a jack of all trades.&nbsp; He also loved sports, whether it was competing or watching, and especially loved supporting his grandchildren.&nbsp; Jack never knew a stranger and will always be remembered for his light-hearted humor and jokes.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Lana; his sister, Joan Saichek of Rockford, Illinois; his children, Connie (Gerud) Elson of Curtis, Nebraska and Bob Aspenleiter of North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren Colton (Morgan) Aspenleiter of Curtis, Nebraska, Cody (Cidney) Aspenleiter of Indianola, Nebraska, Zacaray (Emmaly) Bailey of Franktown, Colorodo, and Justin Bailey and Jessa Bailey of Curtis, Nebraska; great grandchildren Brantley, Karsynn, and Colt Aspenleiter of Curtis, Nebraska, and Curtis and Cooper Aspenleiter of Indianola, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob Aspenleiter and Dorothy Saichek; his sister, Jeane (Edward) Perlinger; a brother-in-law, Jack Saichek; nephew, Scott perlinger; and mother and father-in-law, LaVern and Geneva Storer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska with Chaplain Ned Cooper officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.&nbsp; Memorials are requested to the family to be designated at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com

Jack Melvin Aspenleiter  (1944-2021)

Floyd Ondrak, age 85, of Arnold, Nebraska died February 6, 2021 at the Linden Court Care Center in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on February 4, 1936.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. at the Tallin Church south of Arnold, NE.&nbsp; Burial services will be held on Wednesday, February 10, at 10:30 A.M. at the Arnold Cemetery.&nbsp; 

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Arnold Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Arnold Fire and Rescue.&nbsp; 

The church services will be lived streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp;

Words of encouragement and remembrance may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Govier Brothers Mortuary/Arnold Funeral Home are in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Floyd Ondrak, age 85, of Arnold, Nebraska died February 6, 2021 at the Linden Court Care Center in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on February 4, 1936.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. at the Tallin Church south of Arnold, NE.&nbsp; Burial services will be held on Wednesday, February 10, at 10:30 A.M. at the Arnold Cemetery.&nbsp; A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Arnold Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Arnold Fire and Rescue.&nbsp; The church services will be lived streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp; Words of encouragement and remembrance may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Govier Brothers Mortuary/Arnold Funeral Home are in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Floyd Ondrak  (1936-2021)

L. Nadean Chandler, age 89, of Paxton, Nebraska entered eternal rest February 1, 2021 at the Pearl Assisted Living Home, in Elizabeth, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was born November 28, 1931 in Arthur, Nebraska to Albert and Rosella (Mendenhall) Staples. Nadean graduated from Curtis High School in 1949 and she later attended Barnes Technical College in Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Roy Dewayne McClain on December, 27, 1951 at Arthur Baptist Church, Arthur, Nebraska and became the mother of Victor "Vic", Scott, and Melodi (Bishop).&nbsp;&nbsp; After Roy’s tragic death from a plane crash she met and married Roy Cleveland in August of 1967. In true Brady Bunch fashion she welcomed Roy’s kids Rick, Cheryl and Ramona into her family. Although they later divorced they both remained in close contact with all of the kids and, later, grandkids. Nadean then married Gerald Chandler on February 14, 1986 and once again was happy to welcome Larry, Mike and Susie (Branting) and all of their children into the family as well.&nbsp; One doesn’t grow up with four brothers without becoming tough and resilient and Nadean could keep up with the best of them. Rumor has it that her baby cradle was knocked over by a brotherly tussle and from there, the stories get all the more interesting. From a snake extermination project to rumors of pictures in the school being shot off the walls by “someone”, life was never boring when Nadean was around. If the boys were acting up, she wouldn’t hesitate to grab one by the ear and put them in their place. She had a twinkle in her eye and fire in her pants and was never afraid to stand up for herself. Despite her tomboy start, the word most often used to describe her by her friends is ‘classy’. She never hesitated to lend an ear, a helping hand or a friendship. Many came to her for advice and wisdom and usually left with a smile on their face after experiencing her quick wit and dry sense of humor. She never sat still and could always be found gardening, canning, sewing, reading and doing crafts. Nadean was a hard worker and always put her family first. She spent many years working at TRW in the finance department and at Ogallala Livestock as bookkeeper for nearly three decades. After she retired she worked as a tour guide for the state of Nebraska - a job she enjoyed so much because she could be around people.&nbsp;&nbsp; She loved her church life and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for many years. She found great comfort in the written word.&nbsp;&nbsp; Nadean was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Kenneth and Don; and her sister Janet (Magnusson); as well as her stepdaughter, Judy Chandler. Survivors include her husband Gerald Chandler of Paxton, NE; her brothers Maurice (Gladyth) Staples of Ogallala, NE, and Jim (Alice) Staples of Englewood, CO; her children, Vic McClain of Sutherland, NE, Scott (Traci) McClain of Kiowa, CO, Melodi (Phil Simon) Bishop of Elizabeth, CO, Rick (Bonnie) Cleveland of North Platte, NE, Ramona (Dan) Vinton of Whitman, NE, Cheryl Lenox of Gillette, WY, Larry (Sheri) Chandler of Brule, NE, Mike (Anita) Chandler of Paxton, NE, and Susie Branting of Paxton, NE; along with so many grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A limited private family memorial will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Paxton, NE on February 9, 2021, with J.A. Welsh officiating.

Graveside services will be held the same day at 12:00 p.m. Mountain time at the Arthur Cemetery in Arthur, Nebraska, and are open to all friends and family.&nbsp; A recording of the service will also be available at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure><h2>Obituary for L. Nadean Chandler</h2>L. Nadean Chandler, age 89, of Paxton, Nebraska entered eternal rest February 1, 2021 at the Pearl Assisted Living Home, in Elizabeth, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was born November 28, 1931 in Arthur, Nebraska to Albert and Rosella (Mendenhall) Staples. Nadean graduated from Curtis High School in 1949 and she later attended Barnes Technical College in Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Roy Dewayne McClain on December, 27, 1951 at Arthur Baptist Church, Arthur, Nebraska and became the mother of Victor "Vic", Scott, and Melodi (Bishop).&nbsp;&nbsp; After Roy’s tragic death from a plane crash she met and married Roy Cleveland in August of 1967. In true Brady Bunch fashion she welcomed Roy’s kids Rick, Cheryl and Ramona into her family. Although they later divorced they both remained in close contact with all of the kids and, later, grandkids. Nadean then married Gerald Chandler on February 14, 1986 and once again was happy to welcome Larry, Mike and Susie (Branting) and all of their children into the family as well.&nbsp; One doesn’t grow up with four brothers without becoming tough and resilient and Nadean could keep up with the best of them. Rumor has it that her baby cradle was knocked over by a brotherly tussle and from there, the stories get all the more interesting. From a snake extermination project to rumors of pictures in the school being shot off the walls by “someone”, life was never boring when Nadean was around. If the boys were acting up, she wouldn’t hesitate to grab one by the ear and put them in their place. She had a twinkle in her eye and fire in her pants and was never afraid to stand up for herself. Despite her tomboy start, the word most often used to describe her by her friends is ‘classy’. She never hesitated to lend an ear, a helping hand or a friendship. Many came to her for advice and wisdom and usually left with a smile on their face after experiencing her quick wit and dry sense of humor. She never sat still and could always be found gardening, canning, sewing, reading and doing crafts. Nadean was a hard worker and always put her family first. She spent many years working at TRW in the finance department and at Ogallala Livestock as bookkeeper for nearly three decades. After she retired she worked as a tour guide for the state of Nebraska - a job she enjoyed so much because she could be around people.&nbsp;&nbsp; She loved her church life and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for many years. She found great comfort in the written word.&nbsp;&nbsp; Nadean was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Kenneth and Don; and her sister Janet (Magnusson); as well as her stepdaughter, Judy Chandler. Survivors include her husband Gerald Chandler of Paxton, NE; her brothers Maurice (Gladyth) Staples of Ogallala, NE, and Jim (Alice) Staples of Englewood, CO; her children, Vic McClain of Sutherland, NE, Scott (Traci) McClain of Kiowa, CO, Melodi (Phil Simon) Bishop of Elizabeth, CO, Rick (Bonnie) Cleveland of North Platte, NE, Ramona (Dan) Vinton of Whitman, NE, Cheryl Lenox of Gillette, WY, Larry (Sheri) Chandler of Brule, NE, Mike (Anita) Chandler of Paxton, NE, and Susie Branting of Paxton, NE; along with so many grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A limited private family memorial will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Paxton, NE on February 9, 2021, with J.A. Welsh officiating. Graveside services will be held the same day at 12:00 p.m. Mountain time at the Arthur Cemetery in Arthur, Nebraska, and are open to all friends and family.&nbsp; A recording of the service will also be available at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.

L. Nadean Chandler  (1931-2021)

Ronald Jacob Ziegler, age 66, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the UC Health Poudre Valley hospital in Ft. Collins, Colorado, surrounded by family.&nbsp;

Ron was born July 1st, 1954 in North Platte, Nebraska to Clarence and Marie (Reigenborn) Ziegler. The family moved to Julesburg, Colorado where he attended Julesburg grade school. He attended Ogallala High School and entered the United States Navy at the age of 17 in January 1972. He proudly served for 6 years during the Vietnam war. He was honorably discharged in January 1978. He then worked in the shipyards in California for 3 years. In 1982, he moved back to Ogallala where he met and married Shirley (Gordon) Ziegler on June 7, 1990. He openly accepted the role of stepdad to 7 children. In 1994 he joined the Union Pacific Railroad as a signal man and worked his way up to a foreman of a signal man crew. He happily retired in 2016. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, camping, target shooting with his grandchildren, racing, and car shows visiting with friends. He was an avid gun and knife collector. He also enjoyed spending time in the garage rebuilding his classic cars.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife Shirley; a sister Peggy Reutzel, of Ovid Colorado; a&nbsp;brother Clarence (Debbie) Ziegler, of La Vista, Nebraska; Uncle Herman (Fran), of Brighton, Colorado; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins; his stepchildren; Greg (Rosemary) Peters, of Roscoe, Nebraska; Connie Stevens (Glenn Nichols), of Ft. Collins, Colorado; Rick (Tamatha) Gage, of Roscoe, Nebraska;&nbsp;Lisa (Michael) Carey, of Kearney, Missouir; David (Mandi) Gage, of&nbsp;Kearney, Nebraska; Aimee (Roy) Lunkwitz, of Ogallala, Nebraska; Darin (Crystal) Gage, of&nbsp; Williamsport, Maryland;&nbsp;grandsons; Randy (Jaime) Gage, Christopher Gage, Ryan Carey, Bailey Gage, Kenneth Carey, Jacob (Allyssa) Lunkwitz, Jeremy Peters, Andrew Gage, Zachary Lunkwitz, Jonathan McMillian-Peters, Mathew McMillian-Peters, Wyatt Yonker, A.J. McMillian-Peters and Jason Yonker; granddaughters; Jennifer (Domenic) Silvas, Kaylynne (Evan) Williams, Angel (Ryan) Westal, Amber (Matt) Contreras, Glenda Lindenmuth, Ashley (Devon) Daniels, Kathleen McMillian-Peters, Jolee Gage , Heidi Gage and Emilee Lunkwitz; and nineteen great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, uncles, aunts and cousins.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Mountain time on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Quality Inn Banquet Room in Ogallala, Nebraska.

A private family interment will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Ron’s memory to St. Paul’s Lutheran School.&nbsp;

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska is assisting the Ziegler family with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald Jacob Ziegler, age 66, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the UC Health Poudre Valley hospital in Ft. Collins, Colorado, surrounded by family.&nbsp;Ron was born July 1st, 1954 in North Platte, Nebraska to Clarence and Marie (Reigenborn) Ziegler. The family moved to Julesburg, Colorado where he attended Julesburg grade school. He attended Ogallala High School and entered the United States Navy at the age of 17 in January 1972. He proudly served for 6 years during the Vietnam war. He was honorably discharged in January 1978. He then worked in the shipyards in California for 3 years. In 1982, he moved back to Ogallala where he met and married Shirley (Gordon) Ziegler on June 7, 1990. He openly accepted the role of stepdad to 7 children. In 1994 he joined the Union Pacific Railroad as a signal man and worked his way up to a foreman of a signal man crew. He happily retired in 2016. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, camping, target shooting with his grandchildren, racing, and car shows visiting with friends. He was an avid gun and knife collector. He also enjoyed spending time in the garage rebuilding his classic cars.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife Shirley; a sister Peggy Reutzel, of Ovid Colorado; a&nbsp;brother Clarence (Debbie) Ziegler, of La Vista, Nebraska; Uncle Herman (Fran), of Brighton, Colorado; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins; his stepchildren; Greg (Rosemary) Peters, of Roscoe, Nebraska; Connie Stevens (Glenn Nichols), of Ft. Collins, Colorado; Rick (Tamatha) Gage, of Roscoe, Nebraska;&nbsp;Lisa (Michael) Carey, of Kearney, Missouir; David (Mandi) Gage, of&nbsp;Kearney, Nebraska; Aimee (Roy) Lunkwitz, of Ogallala, Nebraska; Darin (Crystal) Gage, of&nbsp; Williamsport, Maryland;&nbsp;grandsons; Randy (Jaime) Gage, Christopher Gage, Ryan Carey, Bailey Gage, Kenneth Carey, Jacob (Allyssa) Lunkwitz, Jeremy Peters, Andrew Gage, Zachary Lunkwitz, Jonathan McMillian-Peters, Mathew McMillian-Peters, Wyatt Yonker, A.J. McMillian-Peters and Jason Yonker; granddaughters; Jennifer (Domenic) Silvas, Kaylynne (Evan) Williams, Angel (Ryan) Westal, Amber (Matt) Contreras, Glenda Lindenmuth, Ashley (Devon) Daniels, Kathleen McMillian-Peters, Jolee Gage , Heidi Gage and Emilee Lunkwitz; and nineteen great-grandchildren.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, uncles, aunts and cousins.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Mountain time on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Quality Inn Banquet Room in Ogallala, Nebraska.A private family interment will be held at a later date.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Ron’s memory to St. Paul’s Lutheran School.&nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska is assisting the Ziegler family with arrangements.&nbsp;

Ronald Jacob "Ron" Ziegler  (1954-2021)

Shirley A. Noble, age 85 of Overton, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska.

Shirley was born August 31, 1935 in Lexington, Nebraska to Tobe and Thelma (Fiedler) Brummet. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1953.

Shirley was united in marriage to Dwight F. Noble on June 14, 1953 in Lexington, NE. After marriage the couple lived in Fall Brook, California, Lexington, Gibbon, and Kearney in Nebraska, and settled in Overton, NE in the early 1960’s. Dwight preceded her in death on January 8, 2006.

Shirley was employed for many years at Plectron in Overton and then at Davenport’s Gas Station and later at Overton Sand &amp; Gravel as a secretary-book keeper. She also did the books for Noble Repair for many years. Shirley and Dwight were Foster parents for over 67 children. Shirley was also known to help her husband with his business by painting houses and even some roofing.

Shirley was a member of the Overton Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, hanging wallpaper, horses, ham radio operating but most of all was very family oriented. She was a great mother to her children.

Shirley is survived by two sons; John of Omaha, Nebraska and Allen and wife Jan of Overton, Nebraska; four daughters; Barbara Holen of Overton, Nebraska,&nbsp; Kathy Gill of Overton, Nebraska, Tova and husband Denny Todd of Amherst, Nebraska, and Jennifer and husband Ray Harris of Omaha, Nebraska; sister-in-law; Dorothy Brummet of Crestview, Florida, grandchildren; Adam Gill, Joshua Gill, Justin Noble, Brandy (Thomas) Echavaria, Emily (Paul) Wagner, Megan (Michael) Torczon, Jessica Holen, Seth (Brenda) Noble, Ashley (Scott) Fisher, Cooper Shubert, Kathy Little Bull Holen, Tova Holen and Gavin Holen, sixteen great-grandchildren, with one on the way as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers; Alan (Gene) Brummet, Neal Brummet and Robert K. Brummet as well as a granddaughter, Noel Holen.

There will be no visitation and the casket will be closed at the church.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Overton Christian Church in Overton, NE with Pastor Will Thompson, officiating. Face coverings will be at the discretion of those attending. The service will be live streamed on the Reynolds Love Facebook page.

Interment will be In the Overton Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Overton Volunteer Fire Department or the Overton Christian Church.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences, please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Shirley A. Noble, age 85 of Overton, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska.Shirley was born August 31, 1935 in Lexington, Nebraska to Tobe and Thelma (Fiedler) Brummet. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1953.Shirley was united in marriage to Dwight F. Noble on June 14, 1953 in Lexington, NE. After marriage the couple lived in Fall Brook, California, Lexington, Gibbon, and Kearney in Nebraska, and settled in Overton, NE in the early 1960’s. Dwight preceded her in death on January 8, 2006.Shirley was employed for many years at Plectron in Overton and then at Davenport’s Gas Station and later at Overton Sand &amp; Gravel as a secretary-book keeper. She also did the books for Noble Repair for many years. Shirley and Dwight were Foster parents for over 67 children. Shirley was also known to help her husband with his business by painting houses and even some roofing.Shirley was a member of the Overton Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, hanging wallpaper, horses, ham radio operating but most of all was very family oriented. She was a great mother to her children.Shirley is survived by two sons; John of Omaha, Nebraska and Allen and wife Jan of Overton, Nebraska; four daughters; Barbara Holen of Overton, Nebraska,&nbsp; Kathy Gill of Overton, Nebraska, Tova and husband Denny Todd of Amherst, Nebraska, and Jennifer and husband Ray Harris of Omaha, Nebraska; sister-in-law; Dorothy Brummet of Crestview, Florida, grandchildren; Adam Gill, Joshua Gill, Justin Noble, Brandy (Thomas) Echavaria, Emily (Paul) Wagner, Megan (Michael) Torczon, Jessica Holen, Seth (Brenda) Noble, Ashley (Scott) Fisher, Cooper Shubert, Kathy Little Bull Holen, Tova Holen and Gavin Holen, sixteen great-grandchildren, with one on the way as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers; Alan (Gene) Brummet, Neal Brummet and Robert K. Brummet as well as a granddaughter, Noel Holen.There will be no visitation and the casket will be closed at the church.Funeral services will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Overton Christian Church in Overton, NE with Pastor Will Thompson, officiating. Face coverings will be at the discretion of those attending. The service will be live streamed on the Reynolds Love Facebook page.Interment will be In the Overton Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to the Overton Volunteer Fire Department or the Overton Christian Church.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences, please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Shirley A. Noble  (1935-2021)

David Sydow, age 84, a former resident of Trenton, Nebraska, passed away on January 28, 2021 at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska.  

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. (CT) Tuesday afternoon, February 9, 2021, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska with full Military Honors. 

 Viewing will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska. 

 Memorials may be given to the family of David Sydow for future designation. 

 Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. 

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

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 </figure>David Sydow, age 84, a former resident of Trenton, Nebraska, passed away on January 28, 2021 at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. (CT) Tuesday afternoon, February 9, 2021, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska with full Military Honors. Viewing will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to the family of David Sydow for future designation. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

David Eugene Sydow  (1937-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Harold "Dean" Pursley, longtime resident of Dundy County, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 3, 2021 at the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center in Wauneta, Nebraska at the age of 88.&nbsp; Dean was born on November 4, 1932. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his daughters, Rebecca Erickson (Steven) of Omaha, Nebraska and Teresa Swoopes (Stephen) of Omaha, Nebraska; his sons, Chris Pursley (Annie) of Enders, Nebraska and Michael Pursley of Thornton, Colorado; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his sister, Patricia Higgins of Los Angeles, California; and his brother &amp; sister-in-law, Dennis and Donna Gockley of Wauneta, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held on Monday morning, February 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time at St. Paul Lutheran Church of rural Wauneta, Nebraska with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Wauneta, Nebraska.&nbsp; MASKS ARE REQUIRED. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There will be no visitation.&nbsp; Dean's wishes were for cremation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials have been suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Wauneta, NE or to the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center of Wauneta, NE. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Harold "Dean" Pursley, longtime resident of Dundy County, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 3, 2021 at the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center in Wauneta, Nebraska at the age of 88.&nbsp; Dean was born on November 4, 1932. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his daughters, Rebecca Erickson (Steven) of Omaha, Nebraska and Teresa Swoopes (Stephen) of Omaha, Nebraska; his sons, Chris Pursley (Annie) of Enders, Nebraska and Michael Pursley of Thornton, Colorado; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his sister, Patricia Higgins of Los Angeles, California; and his brother &amp; sister-in-law, Dennis and Donna Gockley of Wauneta, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held on Monday morning, February 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time at St. Paul Lutheran Church of rural Wauneta, Nebraska with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Wauneta, Nebraska.&nbsp; MASKS ARE REQUIRED. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There will be no visitation.&nbsp; Dean's wishes were for cremation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials have been suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Wauneta, NE or to the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center of Wauneta, NE. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Harold "Dean" Pursley  (1932-2021)

Joseph 'Joe' Frederick Bauer, age 91, of Columbus, Nebraska, longtime resident of rural Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on January 31, 2021 in Alamosa, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joe was born on August 2, 1929 to Lutheran missionaries, Julius and Elizabeth Bauer in Alameda, Argentina.&nbsp; He was the oldest of five siblings.&nbsp; In Argentina, Joe grew up speaking German in the Lutheran School that his father built and Spanish with his Argentine friends.

The Bauers&nbsp; returned to the United States when Joe was ten years old.&nbsp; They moved to a small farm in Palmyra, Missouri, very close to where Julius had met Elizabeth while on his vicarage.&nbsp; Joe attended country school in Palmyr for his elementary education, then he went to St. Paul's Lutheran School in Concordia, Missouri, where young men were sent to prepare for the ministry.&nbsp; After graduating from high school and a year of college, Joe moved to Ogallala, Nebraska and found his calling in farming and serving the church as a layman.

"Farm League" baseball was one of his passions.&nbsp; He had been invited by the St. Louis Cardinals to try out for the team, but his love for baseball would be replaced by his love for the beautiful Miss Bernice Stutheit.&nbsp; They were married on September 2, 1951 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ogallala, Nebraska.

Later that year, Joe enlisted in the newly formed U.S. Air Force and served in France during the Korean War, while Bernice stayed in Ogallala.&nbsp; Joe often shared the memories he and Bernice made in France when she came to visit.&nbsp; After serving overseas, they were stationed in Topeka, Kansas where their favorite daughter, Katherine, was born.

When Joe's military stint was over, they returned to Ogallala where Joe worked as a carpenter and a farmer.&nbsp; Joe was very proud of the many houses that he and Lyle Blakely built together - many are still standing today.&nbsp; In 1957, their favorite daughter, Marjorie, was born.&nbsp; In 1961 they moved to the Stutheit farm south of Ogallala, where Bernice had been born in 1930.&nbsp; Their favorite daughter, Lynette, was born in 1962.&nbsp; On that always "manicured" farm on the correction curve south of Ogallala, Joe and Bernice would raise their three daughters and farm for over fifty years.&nbsp; In 2014 they moved to Columbus, Nebraska.

Joe served on many boards at church, enjoyed woodworking, Polka dancing, fishing, golfing and spent many hours tinkering in the Quonset.&nbsp; He loved and served St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ogallala for most of his adult life.&nbsp; He knew that he was saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

Since Bernice's passing in 2016, Joe alternated living with his daughters in Reno, Nevada, Columbus, Nebraska, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.&nbsp; He was extremely proud of his three daughters and their families; but he was waiting for the moment he would be united again with Bernice and together be with Jesus in Heaven.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bernice; son-in-law, Doug Anderson; his brother, Julius; and a sister, June Reehl.

He is survived by his three daughters, Kathy (Dave) Dickens, Margie (Mark) Mercer, and Lynette (Dave) Buss; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters Elizabeth Peterson and Sadie Frerking; and a brother, James (Marilyn).&nbsp; Joe also leaves a mulitude of nieces, nephews, and friends - as he never met a stranger.

Services will be on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ogallala, Nebraska with Pastor John Stubenrouch officiating.  Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemtery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Adopt an Orphanage - Orphan Grain Train, Norfolk, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where a recording of the service will be posted.

Memorial book signing will be on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska.

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

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 </figure>Joseph 'Joe' Frederick Bauer, age 91, of Columbus, Nebraska, longtime resident of rural Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on January 31, 2021 in Alamosa, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joe was born on August 2, 1929 to Lutheran missionaries, Julius and Elizabeth Bauer in Alameda, Argentina.&nbsp; He was the oldest of five siblings.&nbsp; In Argentina, Joe grew up speaking German in the Lutheran School that his father built and Spanish with his Argentine friends.The Bauers&nbsp; returned to the United States when Joe was ten years old.&nbsp; They moved to a small farm in Palmyra, Missouri, very close to where Julius had met Elizabeth while on his vicarage.&nbsp; Joe attended country school in Palmyr for his elementary education, then he went to St. Paul's Lutheran School in Concordia, Missouri, where young men were sent to prepare for the ministry.&nbsp; After graduating from high school and a year of college, Joe moved to Ogallala, Nebraska and found his calling in farming and serving the church as a layman."Farm League" baseball was one of his passions.&nbsp; He had been invited by the St. Louis Cardinals to try out for the team, but his love for baseball would be replaced by his love for the beautiful Miss Bernice Stutheit.&nbsp; They were married on September 2, 1951 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ogallala, Nebraska.Later that year, Joe enlisted in the newly formed U.S. Air Force and served in France during the Korean War, while Bernice stayed in Ogallala.&nbsp; Joe often shared the memories he and Bernice made in France when she came to visit.&nbsp; After serving overseas, they were stationed in Topeka, Kansas where their favorite daughter, Katherine, was born.When Joe's military stint was over, they returned to Ogallala where Joe worked as a carpenter and a farmer.&nbsp; Joe was very proud of the many houses that he and Lyle Blakely built together - many are still standing today.&nbsp; In 1957, their favorite daughter, Marjorie, was born.&nbsp; In 1961 they moved to the Stutheit farm south of Ogallala, where Bernice had been born in 1930.&nbsp; Their favorite daughter, Lynette, was born in 1962.&nbsp; On that always "manicured" farm on the correction curve south of Ogallala, Joe and Bernice would raise their three daughters and farm for over fifty years.&nbsp; In 2014 they moved to Columbus, Nebraska.Joe served on many boards at church, enjoyed woodworking, Polka dancing, fishing, golfing and spent many hours tinkering in the Quonset.&nbsp; He loved and served St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ogallala for most of his adult life.&nbsp; He knew that he was saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.Since Bernice's passing in 2016, Joe alternated living with his daughters in Reno, Nevada, Columbus, Nebraska, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.&nbsp; He was extremely proud of his three daughters and their families; but he was waiting for the moment he would be united again with Bernice and together be with Jesus in Heaven.Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bernice; son-in-law, Doug Anderson; his brother, Julius; and a sister, June Reehl.He is survived by his three daughters, Kathy (Dave) Dickens, Margie (Mark) Mercer, and Lynette (Dave) Buss; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters Elizabeth Peterson and Sadie Frerking; and a brother, James (Marilyn).&nbsp; Joe also leaves a mulitude of nieces, nephews, and friends - as he never met a stranger.Services will be on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ogallala, Nebraska with Pastor John Stubenrouch officiating. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemtery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Adopt an Orphanage - Orphan Grain Train, Norfolk, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where a recording of the service will be posted.Memorial book signing will be on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska.Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph 'Joe' Frederick Bauer  (1929-2021)

Don Senyard, age 70, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away on January 30, 2021, at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.&nbsp; Don was born March 18, 1950, at Omaha, Nebraska to Walter and Genevieve (Barber) Senyard.&nbsp; On June 26, 1967, Don entered the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served in Vietnam. His service was throughout that time was met with several commendations, including a Purple Heart. Following his discharge on April 28, 1969, Don returned to Nebraska. On January 20, 1971, Don married Karen Armstrong at Brule, NE and their union was blessed with four children, Tracy, Michael, Kevin, and Michelle. The family made their home in Ogallala, NE where Don had worked in several fields, primarily in service roles.&nbsp; Don was typically the quiet person in the room. He was humble about his accomplishments and got along with most everyone. He loved to fish when he got the chance, and like all good, grandpa's loved spending time with his grandkids whenever he got the chance.&nbsp; Don was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; son, Tracy Senyard; his parents; and sister, Jacqueline Senyard. Survivors include his sons, Michael and Kevin (Channing) Senyard of Ogallala, NE; daughter, Michelle (Joshua) Borges of Sterling, Co; five grandchildren, Mileena, Anniston, Leah, &amp; Olivia Borges, and Zavian Senyard; sister, Billie Roebuck of Venango, NE; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Don's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.&nbsp; Memorial services are pending. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Don Senyard, age 70, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away on January 30, 2021, at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.&nbsp; Don was born March 18, 1950, at Omaha, Nebraska to Walter and Genevieve (Barber) Senyard.&nbsp; On June 26, 1967, Don entered the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served in Vietnam. His service was throughout that time was met with several commendations, including a Purple Heart. Following his discharge on April 28, 1969, Don returned to Nebraska. On January 20, 1971, Don married Karen Armstrong at Brule, NE and their union was blessed with four children, Tracy, Michael, Kevin, and Michelle. The family made their home in Ogallala, NE where Don had worked in several fields, primarily in service roles.&nbsp; Don was typically the quiet person in the room. He was humble about his accomplishments and got along with most everyone. He loved to fish when he got the chance, and like all good, grandpa's loved spending time with his grandkids whenever he got the chance.&nbsp; Don was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; son, Tracy Senyard; his parents; and sister, Jacqueline Senyard. Survivors include his sons, Michael and Kevin (Channing) Senyard of Ogallala, NE; daughter, Michelle (Joshua) Borges of Sterling, Co; five grandchildren, Mileena, Anniston, Leah, &amp; Olivia Borges, and Zavian Senyard; sister, Billie Roebuck of Venango, NE; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Don's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.&nbsp; Memorial services are pending. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Lee Senyard  (1950-2021)

Tracy A. Mortensen, age 63, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Tracy was born March 13, 1957 to Joseph and Joan (Larsen) Buffa in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Tracy grew up in New Jersey and attended and Colonia High School.

She lived in California from 1975-1982, and then moved to Salmon, ID, where she met her husband, Dave.&nbsp;

Dave and Tracy were united in marriage in 1995.&nbsp;

She enjoyed gardening and always kept a beautiful yard, flowers and garden.

Tracy is survived by; her husband, Dave; step-mother, Luba Buffa; sisters, Darlene (Rick) Foust; Jerri Ann Kahl; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;

She will be dearly missed and remembered as the most thoughtful and caring person.&nbsp;

The family chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Tracy A. Mortensen, age 63, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp;Tracy was born March 13, 1957 to Joseph and Joan (Larsen) Buffa in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.Tracy grew up in New Jersey and attended and Colonia High School.She lived in California from 1975-1982, and then moved to Salmon, ID, where she met her husband, Dave.&nbsp;Dave and Tracy were united in marriage in 1995.&nbsp;She enjoyed gardening and always kept a beautiful yard, flowers and garden.Tracy is survived by; her husband, Dave; step-mother, Luba Buffa; sisters, Darlene (Rick) Foust; Jerri Ann Kahl; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;She will be dearly missed and remembered as the most thoughtful and caring person.&nbsp;The family chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.&nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.

Tracy A. Mortensen  (1957-2021)

Lyle Eugene Moskal, age 91, of McCook Nebraska, passed away Wednesday morning February 3, 2021 at Highland Park Retirement Community. Lyle was born on April 29, 1929 in North Platte, NE. He graduated from McCook High School in 1947, joined the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Lyle completed his degree in Business Administration at the University of Nebraska in 1954. 

Lyle met the love of his life, Mary Schumacher, in 1957, and they were married at St Peter’s Catholic Church in Greeley, CO on May 31, 1958. Lyle transitioned from the insurance business to teaching as a high school instructor in Tecumseh, NE in 1960. He earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Northern Colorado in 1962. Lyle and Mary moved from Tecumseh to McCook, NE in 1963 where he taught at both McCook High School and McCook Community College. Lyle taught business and economics and retired from McCook Community College after 28 years in 1992.

Lyle was a long-term member of Saint Patrick’s Church in McCook, NE, Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, and VFW. Lyle was a founding member of the Heritage Hills Golf Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family, teaching, and mentoring students. Lyle loved music and organized and promoted a barbershop quartet.

Lyle is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and June; and his sibling, Alice. 

He is survived by his wife Mary&nbsp; of McCook, NE; his two brothers Dennis (Joy) of Loveland, CO and Max (Sharron) of Indian Head Park, IL; two sons, Richard (Patti) of Windsor, CO and Robert (Linda) of Tulsa, OK; five grandchildren David Moskal (Kenna) of Broken Arrow, OK, Mark Moskal (Susanne) of Bixby, OK, Kristina Duty (Josh) of Edmond, OK, Megan Gembarowski (Eric) of Thorton, CO, and Morgan Gordon (Trevor) of Fort Collins, CO; eight great-grandchildren: Carter and Kyla Moskal of Broken Arrow, OK, Jackson and Alexandria Moskal of Bixby, OK, Emery and Ellie Duty of Edmond, OK, and Aden and Ella Gembarowski of Thorton, CO. Lyle is also survived by Dr. John West and his family (Cindy, Katie, and Anna). John spent his summers living with Lyle and Mary after his family relocated to California.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. (CT) on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, 401 E. F Street, McCook, NE 69001. The service will be preceded by a Rosary at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow the funeral at Calvary Cemetery in McCook, NE. 

Memorials are suggested to the McCook Community Hospital Health Foundation in lieu of flowers. (https://chmccook.org/foundation/). 

Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel, 607 Norris Ave, McCook, NE&nbsp; is entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be left at https://www.herrmannfh.com.

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 </figure>Lyle Eugene Moskal, age 91, of McCook Nebraska, passed away Wednesday morning February 3, 2021 at Highland Park Retirement Community. Lyle was born on April 29, 1929 in North Platte, NE. He graduated from McCook High School in 1947, joined the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Lyle completed his degree in Business Administration at the University of Nebraska in 1954. Lyle met the love of his life, Mary Schumacher, in 1957, and they were married at St Peter’s Catholic Church in Greeley, CO on May 31, 1958. Lyle transitioned from the insurance business to teaching as a high school instructor in Tecumseh, NE in 1960. He earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Northern Colorado in 1962. Lyle and Mary moved from Tecumseh to McCook, NE in 1963 where he taught at both McCook High School and McCook Community College. Lyle taught business and economics and retired from McCook Community College after 28 years in 1992.Lyle was a long-term member of Saint Patrick’s Church in McCook, NE, Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, and VFW. Lyle was a founding member of the Heritage Hills Golf Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family, teaching, and mentoring students. Lyle loved music and organized and promoted a barbershop quartet.Lyle is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and June; and his sibling, Alice. He is survived by his wife Mary&nbsp; of McCook, NE; his two brothers Dennis (Joy) of Loveland, CO and Max (Sharron) of Indian Head Park, IL; two sons, Richard (Patti) of Windsor, CO and Robert (Linda) of Tulsa, OK; five grandchildren David Moskal (Kenna) of Broken Arrow, OK, Mark Moskal (Susanne) of Bixby, OK, Kristina Duty (Josh) of Edmond, OK, Megan Gembarowski (Eric) of Thorton, CO, and Morgan Gordon (Trevor) of Fort Collins, CO; eight great-grandchildren: Carter and Kyla Moskal of Broken Arrow, OK, Jackson and Alexandria Moskal of Bixby, OK, Emery and Ellie Duty of Edmond, OK, and Aden and Ella Gembarowski of Thorton, CO. Lyle is also survived by Dr. John West and his family (Cindy, Katie, and Anna). John spent his summers living with Lyle and Mary after his family relocated to California.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. (CT) on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, 401 E. F Street, McCook, NE 69001. The service will be preceded by a Rosary at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow the funeral at Calvary Cemetery in McCook, NE. Memorials are suggested to the McCook Community Hospital Health Foundation in lieu of flowers. (https://chmccook.org/foundation/). Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel, 607 Norris Ave, McCook, NE&nbsp; is entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be left at https://www.herrmannfh.com.

Lyle Eugene Moskal  (1929-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;R. Bruce Haskell, age 92, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on February 3, 2021 at Linden Court in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born on July 21, 1928 to Kent and Alice (Johnson) Haskell in Arnold, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bruce graduated from Stapleton High School in Stapleton, Nebraska with the Class of 1946.&nbsp; He was active in sports, earning letters in football and basketball.&nbsp; Bruce graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Journalism. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bruce grew up on a Sandhills ranch and spent the early years of his life with livestock, his 'first love.'&nbsp; After high school, he went to Wyoming and was employed at Wyoming Hereford Ranch before starting college.&nbsp; After college, he took a job with an agriculture chemical manufacturing company in the sales division.&nbsp; He was in that type of work for many years and worked in many different states in the Midwest. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bruce was in the United States Army from 1951-1953, with one year of that being in Japan.&nbsp; His assignment was in the Veterinary Corp.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include two children:&nbsp; Brooke Meyer of McMinnville, Oregon and Chad (Melissa) Haskell of Boise, Idaho; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Riley and don; and his sister, Gayle (Bud) McGooden. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the 20th Century Veterans Memorial.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Roy Monahan officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held from noon to 4:00 p.m., with the family present from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;R. Bruce Haskell, age 92, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on February 3, 2021 at Linden Court in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born on July 21, 1928 to Kent and Alice (Johnson) Haskell in Arnold, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bruce graduated from Stapleton High School in Stapleton, Nebraska with the Class of 1946.&nbsp; He was active in sports, earning letters in football and basketball.&nbsp; Bruce graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Journalism. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bruce grew up on a Sandhills ranch and spent the early years of his life with livestock, his 'first love.'&nbsp; After high school, he went to Wyoming and was employed at Wyoming Hereford Ranch before starting college.&nbsp; After college, he took a job with an agriculture chemical manufacturing company in the sales division.&nbsp; He was in that type of work for many years and worked in many different states in the Midwest. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bruce was in the United States Army from 1951-1953, with one year of that being in Japan.&nbsp; His assignment was in the Veterinary Corp.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include two children:&nbsp; Brooke Meyer of McMinnville, Oregon and Chad (Melissa) Haskell of Boise, Idaho; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Riley and don; and his sister, Gayle (Bud) McGooden. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the 20th Century Veterans Memorial.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Roy Monahan officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held from noon to 4:00 p.m., with the family present from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend.

R. Bruce Haskell  (1928-2021)

Aspen Christine McNeilly, age 25, of Cozad, Nebraska, died January 29, 2021 at UNMC in Omaha, NE.&nbsp; She was born on March 6, 1995 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Laura Lee (Cox) and Matthew Small McNeilly, III.

Aspen loved her animals and if there were any strays, she would rescue them.&nbsp; She loved floating down the river, any kind of water activities, and shooting guns.&nbsp; Her adrenaline was always running and she loved spreading love to her family, especially her son and three stepsons.&nbsp; She enjoyed snowboarding and loved having FUN!&nbsp; She lived wherever her heart would take her.&nbsp; Aspen helped anyone who needed anything:&nbsp; food, a place to sleep, or whatever they may need.&nbsp; She loved everyone she met without judgement.

Survivors include her father, Matthew Small (Beth) McNeilly, III of Craig, Colorado; her son, Wyatt Enoch; three stepsons, Tyler Westgate, Brycen Hoffman, and Drake Hoffman, all of Cozad, Nebraska; her brother Devon McNeilly of Craig, Colorado; two sisters, Katerina Martinez of Greeley, Colorado and Samatha Grove; her fiancee, Shane Hoffman of Cozad, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Danielle Hoffman; and many other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Lee Cox; her grandmothers, Linda Cox and Carole McNeilly; her grandfathers, Alvin Cox and Matthew McNeilly, Jr; her great uncle, Alvin McNeilly; and her uncle, Robert Cox.

Memorial Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, in Cozad, Nebraska on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 10:30 am.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 10th St, Gothenburg, NE to help with the funeral.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Aspen Christine McNeilly, age 25, of Cozad, Nebraska, died January 29, 2021 at UNMC in Omaha, NE.&nbsp; She was born on March 6, 1995 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Laura Lee (Cox) and Matthew Small McNeilly, III.Aspen loved her animals and if there were any strays, she would rescue them.&nbsp; She loved floating down the river, any kind of water activities, and shooting guns.&nbsp; Her adrenaline was always running and she loved spreading love to her family, especially her son and three stepsons.&nbsp; She enjoyed snowboarding and loved having FUN!&nbsp; She lived wherever her heart would take her.&nbsp; Aspen helped anyone who needed anything:&nbsp; food, a place to sleep, or whatever they may need.&nbsp; She loved everyone she met without judgement.Survivors include her father, Matthew Small (Beth) McNeilly, III of Craig, Colorado; her son, Wyatt Enoch; three stepsons, Tyler Westgate, Brycen Hoffman, and Drake Hoffman, all of Cozad, Nebraska; her brother Devon McNeilly of Craig, Colorado; two sisters, Katerina Martinez of Greeley, Colorado and Samatha Grove; her fiancee, Shane Hoffman of Cozad, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Danielle Hoffman; and many other family members and friends.She was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Lee Cox; her grandmothers, Linda Cox and Carole McNeilly; her grandfathers, Alvin Cox and Matthew McNeilly, Jr; her great uncle, Alvin McNeilly; and her uncle, Robert Cox.Memorial Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, in Cozad, Nebraska on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 10:30 am.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 10th St, Gothenburg, NE to help with the funeral.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Aspen Christine McNeilly  (1995-2021)

Mary Ellen Dahnke was born December 19, 1931, in the Eden Community, south of Wauneta, Nebraska, to Guy S. and Florence L. (Long) West. As a young girl she attended rural country school and went on to attend Wauneta High School. Mary Ellen married Bobby G. Dahnke in 1947, and the couple settled near Stratton, Nebraska. While raising four children, the couple eventually moved it into Stratton, where they made their home for many years. Mary Ellen was employed as a cook for the Stratton Community Hospital and the Stratton Public Schools. She also held several positions at Miller Manufacturing, of Stratton, including welding. She was a member of a local fitness group (FROGS) Fitness Reaching Old Gen’s. Mary Ellen enjoyed sewing and spending time in the out of doors. She especially loved her time with family and friends. Mary Ellen passed away Monday evening, February 1, 2021, at her home in Stratton, Nebraska. She was 89 years of age.

Survivors include her daughters, Kathryn Turpin (Ben) of Taylor, Nebraska, Roberta Hall of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Marilyn Bottorf of Lincoln, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and her sister-in-law, Lois West of Wauneta, Nebraska.

Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her son, Dennis; three sisters and two brothers.

Graveside inurnment services will be held on Saturday afternoon, February 6, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Central time at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Stratton, Nebraska with Pastor Rod Heibrun officiating.

No visitation is scheduled.&nbsp; Mary Ellen's wishes were for cremation.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been suggested to the Dahnke Family for a future designation.

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 </figure>Mary Ellen Dahnke was born December 19, 1931, in the Eden Community, south of Wauneta, Nebraska, to Guy S. and Florence L. (Long) West. As a young girl she attended rural country school and went on to attend Wauneta High School. Mary Ellen married Bobby G. Dahnke in 1947, and the couple settled near Stratton, Nebraska. While raising four children, the couple eventually moved it into Stratton, where they made their home for many years. Mary Ellen was employed as a cook for the Stratton Community Hospital and the Stratton Public Schools. She also held several positions at Miller Manufacturing, of Stratton, including welding. She was a member of a local fitness group (FROGS) Fitness Reaching Old Gen’s. Mary Ellen enjoyed sewing and spending time in the out of doors. She especially loved her time with family and friends. Mary Ellen passed away Monday evening, February 1, 2021, at her home in Stratton, Nebraska. She was 89 years of age.Survivors include her daughters, Kathryn Turpin (Ben) of Taylor, Nebraska, Roberta Hall of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Marilyn Bottorf of Lincoln, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and her sister-in-law, Lois West of Wauneta, Nebraska.Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her son, Dennis; three sisters and two brothers.Graveside inurnment services will be held on Saturday afternoon, February 6, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Central time at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Stratton, Nebraska with Pastor Rod Heibrun officiating.No visitation is scheduled.&nbsp; Mary Ellen's wishes were for cremation.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been suggested to the Dahnke Family for a future designation.

Mary Ellen Dahnke  (1931-2021)

Eugene Hans Wurl, age 94, passed away February 3, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska. He was born on February 28, 1926 to Otto F. and Bertha (Streit) Wurl in Elm Creek, Nebraska.

Eugene graduated from Maxwell High School with the class of 1944. He was enlisted in the United States Army from June 23, 1944 to May 14, 1946. Eugene married Bonnie Matson on September 6, 1947. Eugene was employed by Dowhower Construction from 1959-1991, when he retired. He leaves a legacy of beautiful woodwork in many homes and businesses. He was a lifetime member of VFW and American Legion.

Eugene is survived by sons, Terry (Theresa) of Round Rock, TX and Doug “Boomer” (Karen Nelson) of North Platte, NE; grandchildren, Kristen (Peter) Bridgeman of Austin, TX, Erik (Isabel) Wurl of Round Rock, TX, Brock (Emily) Wurl of North Platte, NE, Kylie (Tim Felty) Bentley of Round Rock, TX, Jackie (Mike) Goode of Omaha, NE, Tyrell Wurl of Leander, TX, and Derek (Hannah) Wurl of Lincoln, NE.; and seventeen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonnie; and brother, Kenneth Wurl.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation for the Community Build Playground Fund and sent to Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation P.O. Box 1321, North Platte, NE 69103. 

Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 5, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska with pastor Job Vigil officiating. The family requests casual attire. Visitation will be noon-7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska, which is charge of arrangements. 

The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those that are unable to attend.

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 </figure>Eugene Hans Wurl, age 94, passed away February 3, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska. He was born on February 28, 1926 to Otto F. and Bertha (Streit) Wurl in Elm Creek, Nebraska.Eugene graduated from Maxwell High School with the class of 1944. He was enlisted in the United States Army from June 23, 1944 to May 14, 1946. Eugene married Bonnie Matson on September 6, 1947. Eugene was employed by Dowhower Construction from 1959-1991, when he retired. He leaves a legacy of beautiful woodwork in many homes and businesses. He was a lifetime member of VFW and American Legion.Eugene is survived by sons, Terry (Theresa) of Round Rock, TX and Doug “Boomer” (Karen Nelson) of North Platte, NE; grandchildren, Kristen (Peter) Bridgeman of Austin, TX, Erik (Isabel) Wurl of Round Rock, TX, Brock (Emily) Wurl of North Platte, NE, Kylie (Tim Felty) Bentley of Round Rock, TX, Jackie (Mike) Goode of Omaha, NE, Tyrell Wurl of Leander, TX, and Derek (Hannah) Wurl of Lincoln, NE.; and seventeen great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonnie; and brother, Kenneth Wurl.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation for the Community Build Playground Fund and sent to Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation P.O. Box 1321, North Platte, NE 69103. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 5, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska with pastor Job Vigil officiating. The family requests casual attire. Visitation will be noon-7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska, which is charge of arrangements. The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those that are unable to attend.

Eugene Hans Wurl  (1926-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On January 29, 2021, Tammy Lightfoot joined her husband, Arnold, in their heavenly home. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tammy was born in California to Marvin and Margaret Hamilton on March 5, 1964.&nbsp; The family later moved to Omaha, Nebraska where Tammy met Arnold Lightfoot.&nbsp; The two met at Community Alliance and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.&nbsp; Their life together eventually brought them to North Platte, Nebraska where they resided at Liberty House.&nbsp; Due to her failing health, Tammy moved into nursing home care until her passing. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved Arnold. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen and burial will be in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On January 29, 2021, Tammy Lightfoot joined her husband, Arnold, in their heavenly home. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tammy was born in California to Marvin and Margaret Hamilton on March 5, 1964.&nbsp; The family later moved to Omaha, Nebraska where Tammy met Arnold Lightfoot.&nbsp; The two met at Community Alliance and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.&nbsp; Their life together eventually brought them to North Platte, Nebraska where they resided at Liberty House.&nbsp; Due to her failing health, Tammy moved into nursing home care until her passing. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved Arnold. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen and burial will be in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Tammy Lightfoot  (1964-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lea Mae Messersmith, age 83, of Farnam, Nebraska died on January 31, 2021 at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held at the Farnam Methodist church on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with the family present. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Private family services will be held at Farnam United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Duncan Iburri and Rev. Neil Kloppenborg officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Public graveside services will take place in the Farnam Cemetery in Farnam, Nebraska on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Farnam Cemetery, Farnam Methodist Church, Farnam Fire &amp; Rescue, or the Frontier County Ambulance. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lea Mae Messersmith, age 83, of Farnam, Nebraska died on January 31, 2021 at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held at the Farnam Methodist church on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with the family present. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Private family services will be held at Farnam United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Duncan Iburri and Rev. Neil Kloppenborg officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Public graveside services will take place in the Farnam Cemetery in Farnam, Nebraska on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Farnam Cemetery, Farnam Methodist Church, Farnam Fire &amp; Rescue, or the Frontier County Ambulance. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Lea Mae Messersmith  (1937-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aiden Lee Reed, precious baby boy of Rich and Jessica (Brooks) Reed was born into the arms of angels on January 31, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Although Aiden never spent any time on earth, he was very loved.&nbsp; Our little angel will never be forgotten. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aiden is survived by his parents, Rich &amp; Jessica Reed; his sister, Maddison Reed; grandparents, Kevin &amp;Becky James of North Platte, Nebraska,&nbsp; Richard &amp; Sherrie Reed of Florida, and Gerald Brooks of North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sherrie Harper. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aiden Lee Reed, precious baby boy of Rich and Jessica (Brooks) Reed was born into the arms of angels on January 31, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Although Aiden never spent any time on earth, he was very loved.&nbsp; Our little angel will never be forgotten. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aiden is survived by his parents, Rich &amp; Jessica Reed; his sister, Maddison Reed; grandparents, Kevin &amp;Becky James of North Platte, Nebraska,&nbsp; Richard &amp; Sherrie Reed of Florida, and Gerald Brooks of North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sherrie Harper. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Aiden Lee Reed  (2021-2021)

Eleanor Ellajane (Moninger) Killion, age 94, of Chappell, Nebraska, passed away, Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg, CO.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jane, as she was known throughout her life, was born August 26, 1926 in a sod house in Brewster, NE to John and Luella (Fales) Moninger. She was the 8th of 11 children.&nbsp; Jane married Paul Killion on August 1, 1944 in Norton, KS.&nbsp; They were married for 54 years before he passed away on January 10, 1999.

Jane spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked hard as a school secretary in Gothenburg, NE in order to attend school.&nbsp; Early in her marriage, she worked as a telephone operator in North Platte, NE.&nbsp; She was also a nurturer of the language arts, serving as a librarian for the Big Springs Public Library and as a news writer for the Big Springs section of The Chappell Register.&nbsp; &nbsp;Even with her busy life, Jane still found the time to welcome anyone who dropped by to the food on her table.

Jane is remembered by her family for her resilience, vibrance, determination, and love for life.&nbsp; As the family story-teller and entertainer, she used her vivid imagination to capture the hearts of all who would sit down to listen.&nbsp; Jane was an accomplished cook, baker, and pickler, as well as an avid journaler.&nbsp; She loved crosswords, bridge, tea parties, and mini bottles of Mountain Dew.&nbsp; But above all, she loved to take care of and spend time with her family.&nbsp; It is this selfless devotion that has made a lasting imprint on the lives of her future generations and for which she will be remembered for years to come.

She is survived by her children, Paul (Connie) Killion, of Denton, TX; Phil (Jean) Killion, of Council Bluffs, IA; Patricia (Jerry) Powell, of Lincoln, NE; and Polly Olson, of Chappell, NE; sister Evelyn Olson, of Merna, NE; 11 grandchildren; and 23 (soon to be 24) great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul; daughter Pamela; and her siblings.

A Visitation will be, Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (M.T.) in the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, NE.&nbsp;

The Funeral Service will be held, Monday, February 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (M.T.) in the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rodney Wright of the Solid Rock Bible Church of Chappell, NE officiating.&nbsp;

Interment will be held, Monday, February 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (C.T.) at the&nbsp; Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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

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

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 </figure>Eleanor Ellajane (Moninger) Killion, age 94, of Chappell, Nebraska, passed away, Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg, CO.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jane, as she was known throughout her life, was born August 26, 1926 in a sod house in Brewster, NE to John and Luella (Fales) Moninger. She was the 8th of 11 children.&nbsp; Jane married Paul Killion on August 1, 1944 in Norton, KS.&nbsp; They were married for 54 years before he passed away on January 10, 1999.Jane spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked hard as a school secretary in Gothenburg, NE in order to attend school.&nbsp; Early in her marriage, she worked as a telephone operator in North Platte, NE.&nbsp; She was also a nurturer of the language arts, serving as a librarian for the Big Springs Public Library and as a news writer for the Big Springs section of The Chappell Register.&nbsp; &nbsp;Even with her busy life, Jane still found the time to welcome anyone who dropped by to the food on her table.Jane is remembered by her family for her resilience, vibrance, determination, and love for life.&nbsp; As the family story-teller and entertainer, she used her vivid imagination to capture the hearts of all who would sit down to listen.&nbsp; Jane was an accomplished cook, baker, and pickler, as well as an avid journaler.&nbsp; She loved crosswords, bridge, tea parties, and mini bottles of Mountain Dew.&nbsp; But above all, she loved to take care of and spend time with her family.&nbsp; It is this selfless devotion that has made a lasting imprint on the lives of her future generations and for which she will be remembered for years to come.She is survived by her children, Paul (Connie) Killion, of Denton, TX; Phil (Jean) Killion, of Council Bluffs, IA; Patricia (Jerry) Powell, of Lincoln, NE; and Polly Olson, of Chappell, NE; sister Evelyn Olson, of Merna, NE; 11 grandchildren; and 23 (soon to be 24) great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul; daughter Pamela; and her siblings.A Visitation will be, Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (M.T.) in the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, NE.&nbsp;The Funeral Service will be held, Monday, February 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (M.T.) in the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rodney Wright of the Solid Rock Bible Church of Chappell, NE officiating.&nbsp;Interment will be held, Monday, February 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (C.T.) at the&nbsp; Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial has been established in her name.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left by going to www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the share a memory button. The service will be recorded and put on the website after the service.&nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eleanor Ellajane 'Jane' Killion  (1926-2021)

Paul E. Kondy, age 84, passed away from Covid complications, Monday, February 1, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Paul was born in Meadville, MO on September 4, 1936 to Albert and Mildred (Ketchum) Kondy.

Paul graduated from South High School in Denver, CO in 1954.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Colorado State University in 1959 and Southern Baptist Seminary in January 1969.&nbsp; After his first year at seminary, he took a break and enlisted as an officer in the US Navy and was stationed at the Naval Station Base in Argentina, Newfoundland Canada.&nbsp; After discharge, he went to work on the Wedmore Ranch in western South Dakota.&nbsp; He then returned to finish his seminary degree and begin his career in the ministry.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He served rural parishes in Western South Dakota, Viborg, SD and Arthur, NE.&nbsp; From Arthur, he began a 5 year stint as an area minister for Western Kansas living in Garden City, KS.&nbsp; He wanted to finish his years of ministry in the pastorate and moved to Pierre, SD to pastor at First Baptist Church.&nbsp; He retired in 1998 and moved back to Arthur, NE where he was residing at the time of his death. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Paul is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joanne, of Arthur, NE; son Timothy and fiancé Pam Lopez, of Las Cruces, NM; daughter Rachel (Chris) Schroeder, of Grand Island, NE; grandchildren Nick and McKenna Schroeder;&nbsp; sisters Carrie (Robert) Dale, of Mechanicsville, VA; Martha (Denny) McGuire, of The Woodlands, TX; sisters'-in-law Lucy (Lamar) Caldwell, of Hartsville, SC; Marcia (Carrell) Brooks, of Concord, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law; and aunts and uncles.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Arthur High School Gymnasium in Arthur, NE with Pastor Robin Stoops of the American Baptist Church in Omaha, NE, officiating.&nbsp;

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

A memorial has been established in his memory.

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

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

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 </figure>Paul E. Kondy, age 84, passed away from Covid complications, Monday, February 1, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;Paul was born in Meadville, MO on September 4, 1936 to Albert and Mildred (Ketchum) Kondy.Paul graduated from South High School in Denver, CO in 1954.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Colorado State University in 1959 and Southern Baptist Seminary in January 1969.&nbsp; After his first year at seminary, he took a break and enlisted as an officer in the US Navy and was stationed at the Naval Station Base in Argentina, Newfoundland Canada.&nbsp; After discharge, he went to work on the Wedmore Ranch in western South Dakota.&nbsp; He then returned to finish his seminary degree and begin his career in the ministry.&nbsp;&nbsp;He served rural parishes in Western South Dakota, Viborg, SD and Arthur, NE.&nbsp; From Arthur, he began a 5 year stint as an area minister for Western Kansas living in Garden City, KS.&nbsp; He wanted to finish his years of ministry in the pastorate and moved to Pierre, SD to pastor at First Baptist Church.&nbsp; He retired in 1998 and moved back to Arthur, NE where he was residing at the time of his death. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Paul is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joanne, of Arthur, NE; son Timothy and fiancé Pam Lopez, of Las Cruces, NM; daughter Rachel (Chris) Schroeder, of Grand Island, NE; grandchildren Nick and McKenna Schroeder;&nbsp; sisters Carrie (Robert) Dale, of Mechanicsville, VA; Martha (Denny) McGuire, of The Woodlands, TX; sisters'-in-law Lucy (Lamar) Caldwell, of Hartsville, SC; Marcia (Carrell) Brooks, of Concord, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law; and aunts and uncles.A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Arthur High School Gymnasium in Arthur, NE with Pastor Robin Stoops of the American Baptist Church in Omaha, NE, officiating.&nbsp;Online condolences may be given at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the&nbsp; share a memory button. The service will be recorded and posted to the website after the service.A memorial has been established in his memory.COVID-19 precautions are still being followed and masks are recommended.&nbsp;&nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Paul Eugene Kondy  (1936-2021)

Charles Willard Baxter, age 79, of Broken Bow, Nebraska passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Azria Health Broadwell in Grand Island, Nebraska.

A private family graveside service will be Saturday, February 6, 2021. Visitation will be Friday, February 5, 2021 at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Charles was born October 6, 1941, in Dunning, NE, to William (Bill) and Irma (Fetters) Baxter.&nbsp; He grew up on a ranch near Dunning, NE until the family moved to a farm near Broken Bow, NE, in 1949.&nbsp; Charles graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1961.&nbsp; After high school he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Lincoln, NE where he was a sheet metal technician. After leaving the Air Force, he went to work on a pipeline in Pennsylvania where he met his soon to be wife Susan.

On Dec. 16, 1967, he was united in marriage to Susan (Rhoads) in Lehighton, PA. They moved to Broken Bow, NE to spend their lives together.&nbsp;

Charles worked for the county on the road crew building bridges during the 1970’s. He worked as a carpenter for several contractors in the Broken Bow area before starting his own carpentry business. His wife, Susan, and him worked on many projects in the Broken Bow area.&nbsp;

He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandpa. He enjoyed making woodworking projects, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time at the pasture the family owned as well as camping in the Colorado mountains with his son, Joe, and his family.

Survivors include a son, Joseph (Taren) Baxter of Doniphan, NE; a daughter, Stacey (Will) Lauby of Kearney; five grandchildren; a sister, MaryLee Tumbarello;&nbsp;four brothers, Raymond, Billy, Bob, and Rod.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister Kathy.

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 </figure>Charles Willard Baxter, age 79, of Broken Bow, Nebraska passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Azria Health Broadwell in Grand Island, Nebraska.A private family graveside service will be Saturday, February 6, 2021. Visitation will be Friday, February 5, 2021 at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Charles was born October 6, 1941, in Dunning, NE, to William (Bill) and Irma (Fetters) Baxter.&nbsp; He grew up on a ranch near Dunning, NE until the family moved to a farm near Broken Bow, NE, in 1949.&nbsp; Charles graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1961.&nbsp; After high school he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Lincoln, NE where he was a sheet metal technician. After leaving the Air Force, he went to work on a pipeline in Pennsylvania where he met his soon to be wife Susan.On Dec. 16, 1967, he was united in marriage to Susan (Rhoads) in Lehighton, PA. They moved to Broken Bow, NE to spend their lives together.&nbsp;Charles worked for the county on the road crew building bridges during the 1970’s. He worked as a carpenter for several contractors in the Broken Bow area before starting his own carpentry business. His wife, Susan, and him worked on many projects in the Broken Bow area.&nbsp;He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandpa. He enjoyed making woodworking projects, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time at the pasture the family owned as well as camping in the Colorado mountains with his son, Joe, and his family.Survivors include a son, Joseph (Taren) Baxter of Doniphan, NE; a daughter, Stacey (Will) Lauby of Kearney; five grandchildren; a sister, MaryLee Tumbarello;&nbsp;four brothers, Raymond, Billy, Bob, and Rod.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister Kathy.

Charles Willard Baxter  (1941-2021)

Robert Goings, age 77, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 29, 2021 in Gothenburg.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was born August 25, 1943 in Holdrege, Nebraska, son of Merton Edgar and Hazel Irene (Ranz) Goings.

Robert enjoyed building things including building onto his house, he loved helping others with their projects as well. He enjoyed going camping and fishing.&nbsp; Robert was a great mechanic, which he did for John Deere, the UPRR, and Boeing. Bob loved going on his yearly vacation with his wife, Evelyn. He was a member of the Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Cozad and loved attending church and spending time around the church.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Evelyn of Gothenburg, NE; two daughters, Karen Goings of Cozad, NE and Julie Rashid (Rashad) Hameed of Minnesota; two sons Paul (Carrie) Goings of Omaha, NE and Kevin (Brooklyn) Goings of South Dakota; stepsons, Antonio Dishman Sr. of Gothenburg,NE and Dana (Becky) Dishman of Gothenburg, NE; stepdaughters, Kayleen (Tony) Canas of Cozad, NE and Angie Kruse of Gothenburg, NE; along with 22 grandchildren&nbsp; and 14 great-grandchildren, along with&nbsp; many extended family and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Sue of 24 years and stepson-in-law Gary Kruse.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, February 4, 2021 at 11:00 am with&nbsp; Pastor Donny Halbgewachs officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels, the Gothenburg Senior Center, or the Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church.

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 </figure>Robert Goings, age 77, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 29, 2021 in Gothenburg.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born August 25, 1943 in Holdrege, Nebraska, son of Merton Edgar and Hazel Irene (Ranz) Goings.Robert enjoyed building things including building onto his house, he loved helping others with their projects as well. He enjoyed going camping and fishing.&nbsp; Robert was a great mechanic, which he did for John Deere, the UPRR, and Boeing. Bob loved going on his yearly vacation with his wife, Evelyn. He was a member of the Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Cozad and loved attending church and spending time around the church.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Evelyn of Gothenburg, NE; two daughters, Karen Goings of Cozad, NE and Julie Rashid (Rashad) Hameed of Minnesota; two sons Paul (Carrie) Goings of Omaha, NE and Kevin (Brooklyn) Goings of South Dakota; stepsons, Antonio Dishman Sr. of Gothenburg,NE and Dana (Becky) Dishman of Gothenburg, NE; stepdaughters, Kayleen (Tony) Canas of Cozad, NE and Angie Kruse of Gothenburg, NE; along with 22 grandchildren&nbsp; and 14 great-grandchildren, along with&nbsp; many extended family and friends.Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Sue of 24 years and stepson-in-law Gary Kruse.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, February 4, 2021 at 11:00 am with&nbsp; Pastor Donny Halbgewachs officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels, the Gothenburg Senior Center, or the Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church.

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