Craig DeRiese Cullinan, age 32, of North Platte, passed away on May 20, 2024 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska after a brief battle with cancer. Born on September 7, 1991 in Nuremberg, Germany to Mark and Georgena Cullinan, Craig lived a life marked by kindness and love.

Craig is survived by his parents, Mark and Gena of North Platte, elder brother Shane (Alyssa) Cullinan of Brookfield, IL, younger sister Kathleen (Colton) Craig of Ringgold, NE, one nephew Lawson Craig, one niece Georgia Cullinan, and his maternal grandmother, Yvonne DeRiese of North Platte. He was also anxiously awaiting the arrival of both Kathleen’s and Alyssa’s babies this summer. He loved being an uncle. Other survivors include numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and more friends than we could begin to list. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by grandfather Jesse L. DeRiese, grandmother L Louise Cullinan and grandfather Robert L. Cullinan.

Craig was raised in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 2010, where he enjoyed performing and playing music, acting on stage, participating in track and organizing obscure groups, such as Tea Club. He was also active in the Boy Scouts and obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended Hastings College and was an English major before deciding to pursue other passions. After stints managing fast food franchises, he was a bartender, most recently at the Cedar Room, known for his exceptional craft and customer service.

Beyond his work, Craig was an active member of the praise band at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, often dedicating his time and talents on vocals and the electric bass. He also performed in several productions at the North Platte Community Playhouse. He was particularly passionate about games, Transformers, and music; his contributions will be long remembered by those whose lives he touched. Was it really a proper karaoke night if Craig was not there?

Craig will be remembered for his kindness, thoughtfulness and intelligence. He had a unique ability to make everyone around him have fun and feel loved. He gave the best hugs and was never the first to let go. Family gatherings, social events, and karaoke will not be the same without his presence.

A memorial service to celebrate Craig's life will be held on May 28th at 10:30 am. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in North Platte.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 2:00-4:00 P.M., May 27th at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to friends and family, the congregation of Beautiful Savior, the staff at the Cedar Room and of Bergan Mercy Hospital for their support and compassion during this difficult time.

A music memorial in Craig’s honor will be established at a place yet to be determined.

Craig's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Rest in peace, Craig; you will never be forgotten.

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 </figure>Craig DeRiese Cullinan, age 32, of North Platte, passed away on May 20, 2024 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska after a brief battle with cancer. Born on September 7, 1991 in Nuremberg, Germany to Mark and Georgena Cullinan, Craig lived a life marked by kindness and love.Craig is survived by his parents, Mark and Gena of North Platte, elder brother Shane (Alyssa) Cullinan of Brookfield, IL, younger sister Kathleen (Colton) Craig of Ringgold, NE, one nephew Lawson Craig, one niece Georgia Cullinan, and his maternal grandmother, Yvonne DeRiese of North Platte. He was also anxiously awaiting the arrival of both Kathleen’s and Alyssa’s babies this summer. He loved being an uncle. Other survivors include numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and more friends than we could begin to list. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by grandfather Jesse L. DeRiese, grandmother L Louise Cullinan and grandfather Robert L. Cullinan.Craig was raised in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 2010, where he enjoyed performing and playing music, acting on stage, participating in track and organizing obscure groups, such as Tea Club. He was also active in the Boy Scouts and obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended Hastings College and was an English major before deciding to pursue other passions. After stints managing fast food franchises, he was a bartender, most recently at the Cedar Room, known for his exceptional craft and customer service.Beyond his work, Craig was an active member of the praise band at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, often dedicating his time and talents on vocals and the electric bass. He also performed in several productions at the North Platte Community Playhouse. He was particularly passionate about games, Transformers, and music; his contributions will be long remembered by those whose lives he touched. Was it really a proper karaoke night if Craig was not there?Craig will be remembered for his kindness, thoughtfulness and intelligence. He had a unique ability to make everyone around him have fun and feel loved. He gave the best hugs and was never the first to let go. Family gatherings, social events, and karaoke will not be the same without his presence.A memorial service to celebrate Craig's life will be held on May 28th at 10:30 am. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in North Platte.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 2:00-4:00 P.M., May 27th at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to friends and family, the congregation of Beautiful Savior, the staff at the Cedar Room and of Bergan Mercy Hospital for their support and compassion during this difficult time.A music memorial in Craig’s honor will be established at a place yet to be determined.Craig's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Rest in peace, Craig; you will never be forgotten.

Craig DeRiese Cullinan (1991-2024)

Jeanette Powers age 81 of Columbus, NE passed away on May 15, 2024, peacefully with her loving family surrounding her at the Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, NE.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Broken Bow Cemetery in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Don Schauda officiating. There will be a short viewing at the graveside before services. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Jeanette Mae Powers was born on January 27, 1943, to Albert and Bertha (Broski) Larson. After her school years, Jeanette worked as an RN and she met Larry Powers. They were united in marriage on February 2, 1962, in Altus, Oklahoma. To this union one daughter was born.

Jeanette enjoyed being a stay-at mom and taking care of her horses and cats while Larry was stationed overseas in the Air Force. Jeanette was a very loving and caring person who had a heart for her family.

Jeanette is survived by her only daughter Kathy (Richard “Rick”) Ogden, granddaughter Amanda (Martin) Patten all of Broken Bow, honorary grandson Curtis of Anselmo, great-granddaughters Montannah and Shalee, and nephew Daren (Ida) Morgan of Gibbon.

Jeanette was preceded in death by parents Albert and Bertha, her brother Doran Larson, Infant great-grandson Brandon, and great-granddaughter Destani.

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 </figure>Jeanette Powers age 81 of Columbus, NE passed away on May 15, 2024, peacefully with her loving family surrounding her at the Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, NE.Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Broken Bow Cemetery in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Don Schauda officiating. There will be a short viewing at the graveside before services. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Jeanette Mae Powers was born on January 27, 1943, to Albert and Bertha (Broski) Larson. After her school years, Jeanette worked as an RN and she met Larry Powers. They were united in marriage on February 2, 1962, in Altus, Oklahoma. To this union one daughter was born.Jeanette enjoyed being a stay-at mom and taking care of her horses and cats while Larry was stationed overseas in the Air Force. Jeanette was a very loving and caring person who had a heart for her family.Jeanette is survived by her only daughter Kathy (Richard “Rick”) Ogden, granddaughter Amanda (Martin) Patten all of Broken Bow, honorary grandson Curtis of Anselmo, great-granddaughters Montannah and Shalee, and nephew Daren (Ida) Morgan of Gibbon.Jeanette was preceded in death by parents Albert and Bertha, her brother Doran Larson, Infant great-grandson Brandon, and great-granddaughter Destani.

Jeanette Powers (1943-2024)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alice Faye (Macy) Kasson was born September 12, 1941, to Rex and Estel (Hoppas) Macy. She was raised with her older sister, Phyllis, six miles south of Oberlin, KS until 1949, when her family moved to Danbury, Nebraska where her father farmed three miles northeast of town. She graduated at age 16 with Danbury High School’s last senior class in 1958, and attended McCook Community College, earning an associate degree in Elementary Education. By age 18 she was teaching school in Paxton, NE.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alice married (Terry) Joe Kasson on December 18, 1960, and shortly after that Joe received his draft notice. He chose to enlist and serve an extra year so Alice could be with him and eventually she caught up with him in Germany. During their time overseas Alice taught for the Department of Defense schools. Returning to the United States they brought home two cuckoo clocks and their first child, Lisa.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alice and Joe began their home in Wilsonville, and their two sons, Gregg and Kirk, were born in the next few years. In 1973, they purchased a farmstead, the former H. H. Letson home, where they raised their family and lived out the rest of their 62 years of marriage. She partnered with Joe in their farming endeavors, listing “farmwife” as her occupation, and she volunteered in many ways in the local community. Alice was a member of the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church, the Double-8 club, the Baptist Women’s group, the election board, and supported the children’s school and 4-H endeavors. She was active in church work, supporting the White Cross, the Haven House, and organizing Bible School for several years. One of her favorite passions was reading, and she supported the local library for many years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In November of 2023 she moved into the Heritage Plaza retirement home in Cambridge, NE, and she passed away, May 17, 2024, at the age of 82 years, 8 months, and 5 days.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Preceding her in death were her husband, her parents, her in-laws, Wayne and Bernice Kasson, her sister Phyllis and husband Doran Moyer, her infant brother, Gene Allen Macy, a sister-in-law, Barbara Hyke, and a nephew, Joe Moyer. Surviving her are her children, Lisa (Marc) Kasson-Bauer, Hawley, MN, Gregg (Karen) Kasson, Henderson, NV, Kirk (Kim) Kasson, Almena, KS, and four grandchildren, Ellie Bauer (Dan Wexler), Will Bauer (Kelsey Linzell), Macy (Kat) Kasson, and Micah (Carter) Leibbrandt, and Joe’s sister and her husband, Mary and Larry Alexander.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A memorial service is planned at the Wilsonville Baptist Christian Church, Wilsonville, NE, at 10:30 a.m., June 15, 2024, Dr. Kirk Kasson, presiding. Memorials may go to the Wilsonville Library, the Wilsonville Cemetery, the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church, the Hendley-Wilsonville Fire Department, and Aseracare Hospice.

Arrangements have been made through the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge.

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alice Faye (Macy) Kasson was born September 12, 1941, to Rex and Estel (Hoppas) Macy. She was raised with her older sister, Phyllis, six miles south of Oberlin, KS until 1949, when her family moved to Danbury, Nebraska where her father farmed three miles northeast of town. She graduated at age 16 with Danbury High School’s last senior class in 1958, and attended McCook Community College, earning an associate degree in Elementary Education. By age 18 she was teaching school in Paxton, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alice married (Terry) Joe Kasson on December 18, 1960, and shortly after that Joe received his draft notice. He chose to enlist and serve an extra year so Alice could be with him and eventually she caught up with him in Germany. During their time overseas Alice taught for the Department of Defense schools. Returning to the United States they brought home two cuckoo clocks and their first child, Lisa.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alice and Joe began their home in Wilsonville, and their two sons, Gregg and Kirk, were born in the next few years. In 1973, they purchased a farmstead, the former H. H. Letson home, where they raised their family and lived out the rest of their 62 years of marriage. She partnered with Joe in their farming endeavors, listing “farmwife” as her occupation, and she volunteered in many ways in the local community. Alice was a member of the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church, the Double-8 club, the Baptist Women’s group, the election board, and supported the children’s school and 4-H endeavors. She was active in church work, supporting the White Cross, the Haven House, and organizing Bible School for several years. One of her favorite passions was reading, and she supported the local library for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In November of 2023 she moved into the Heritage Plaza retirement home in Cambridge, NE, and she passed away, May 17, 2024, at the age of 82 years, 8 months, and 5 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Preceding her in death were her husband, her parents, her in-laws, Wayne and Bernice Kasson, her sister Phyllis and husband Doran Moyer, her infant brother, Gene Allen Macy, a sister-in-law, Barbara Hyke, and a nephew, Joe Moyer. Surviving her are her children, Lisa (Marc) Kasson-Bauer, Hawley, MN, Gregg (Karen) Kasson, Henderson, NV, Kirk (Kim) Kasson, Almena, KS, and four grandchildren, Ellie Bauer (Dan Wexler), Will Bauer (Kelsey Linzell), Macy (Kat) Kasson, and Micah (Carter) Leibbrandt, and Joe’s sister and her husband, Mary and Larry Alexander.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A memorial service is planned at the Wilsonville Baptist Christian Church, Wilsonville, NE, at 10:30 a.m., June 15, 2024, Dr. Kirk Kasson, presiding. Memorials may go to the Wilsonville Library, the Wilsonville Cemetery, the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church, the Hendley-Wilsonville Fire Department, and Aseracare Hospice.Arrangements have been made through the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge.

Alice Faye Kasson (1941-2024)

Louis Morris, age 71, of Merna, NE passed away May 21, 2024, at the Arbor Care Center in Ord, NE.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with the family greeting at that time at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Valley County Hospice. Private family services will be held at a later date. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>

Louis Lucien Morris was born on October 25, 1952, to Robert and Doriene (Conrad) Morris. Louis grew up near Mason City on a farm and graduated from Ansley High School. After high school he attended Mid-Plains Community College, graduating with a degree in Diesel Tech.

Louis returned to Broken Bow after college, he worked for John Deere, then later for the State of Nebraska Department of Roads. He retired from the State after 43 years of service.

Louis liked being outdoors and camping with his children was something he enjoyed. He would spend hours in his garage tinkering with things. He also enjoyed watching Husker Football and old western TV shows. After his retirement, Louis spent a lot of time helping his sons with various building projects and often attended his grandchildren’s various activities.

Louis is survived by daughter Tanya (Danny) Outen of Heath Springs, SC, sons Dustin (Tauni) Morris of North Platte and Corey (Skylar) Morris of Broken Bow, eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two sisters Bev (Herman) Kyrklund of Big Springs and Carol Morris of Kearney, as well as several other extended family members.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doriene, and a brother, Larry.

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 </figure>Louis Morris, age 71, of Merna, NE passed away May 21, 2024, at the Arbor Care Center in Ord, NE.A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with the family greeting at that time at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Valley County Hospice. Private family services will be held at a later date. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>Louis Lucien Morris was born on October 25, 1952, to Robert and Doriene (Conrad) Morris. Louis grew up near Mason City on a farm and graduated from Ansley High School. After high school he attended Mid-Plains Community College, graduating with a degree in Diesel Tech.Louis returned to Broken Bow after college, he worked for John Deere, then later for the State of Nebraska Department of Roads. He retired from the State after 43 years of service.Louis liked being outdoors and camping with his children was something he enjoyed. He would spend hours in his garage tinkering with things. He also enjoyed watching Husker Football and old western TV shows. After his retirement, Louis spent a lot of time helping his sons with various building projects and often attended his grandchildren’s various activities.Louis is survived by daughter Tanya (Danny) Outen of Heath Springs, SC, sons Dustin (Tauni) Morris of North Platte and Corey (Skylar) Morris of Broken Bow, eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two sisters Bev (Herman) Kyrklund of Big Springs and Carol Morris of Kearney, as well as several other extended family members.Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doriene, and a brother, Larry.

Louis Morris (1952-2024)

Victoria “Vicki” A. Drake, age 77, of McCook, Nebraska passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at her home&nbsp;in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Vicki was born to parents Victor E. and Elva I. (Mitchem) Drake in McCook, NE on March 26, 1947. She was raised on a small acreage and graduated from Red Willow High School with the class of 1965.

Vicki would have liked to be remembered most for her love of God, and her willingness to tell anyone about Jesus and his love. Vicki was a member of the Assembly of God Church in McCook.&nbsp;

Her second love was her horses. Riding since she was young, Vicki became an excellent horseman. She and her dad would go on trail rides as often as possible, and she participated in parades, 4-H, and rodeos. She shared a first-place trophy for competing in barrel racing and pole bending in the horse division at Heritage Days Parade and Indianola Fun Days.&nbsp;

Being very talented in so many areas, Vicki was able to accomplish many creative art works. Many saddles were rebuilt and repaired by Vicki, and she sold much of the leatherwork she made. She was also an excellent seamstress, sewing many dresses for her mom. Actor Phil Lynde was the recipient of a western shirt she had sewn and embroidered the front and back yokes. He acknowledges her beautiful work with a handwritten thank you.&nbsp;

Over the years, Vicki worked at the Magrath Company, West Sale Barn Café, Chief Motel, Sarges, and was a ticket seller at the Fox Theater. She loved living in the country where she enjoyed the animals and an easy trip to the river where she, dad, and friend Marilyn could fish.&nbsp;

Vicki was proceeded in death by her parents.

Those left to celebrate her life are many cousins, extended family members and beloved cats.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Vicki’s family for funeral expenses and may be directed to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Drake Family, PO Box 476, McCook, NE 69001.

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 </figure>Victoria “Vicki” A. Drake, age 77, of McCook, Nebraska passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at her home&nbsp;in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp;Vicki was born to parents Victor E. and Elva I. (Mitchem) Drake in McCook, NE on March 26, 1947. She was raised on a small acreage and graduated from Red Willow High School with the class of 1965.Vicki would have liked to be remembered most for her love of God, and her willingness to tell anyone about Jesus and his love. Vicki was a member of the Assembly of God Church in McCook.&nbsp;Her second love was her horses. Riding since she was young, Vicki became an excellent horseman. She and her dad would go on trail rides as often as possible, and she participated in parades, 4-H, and rodeos. She shared a first-place trophy for competing in barrel racing and pole bending in the horse division at Heritage Days Parade and Indianola Fun Days.&nbsp;Being very talented in so many areas, Vicki was able to accomplish many creative art works. Many saddles were rebuilt and repaired by Vicki, and she sold much of the leatherwork she made. She was also an excellent seamstress, sewing many dresses for her mom. Actor Phil Lynde was the recipient of a western shirt she had sewn and embroidered the front and back yokes. He acknowledges her beautiful work with a handwritten thank you.&nbsp;Over the years, Vicki worked at the Magrath Company, West Sale Barn Café, Chief Motel, Sarges, and was a ticket seller at the Fox Theater. She loved living in the country where she enjoyed the animals and an easy trip to the river where she, dad, and friend Marilyn could fish.&nbsp;Vicki was proceeded in death by her parents.Those left to celebrate her life are many cousins, extended family members and beloved cats.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Vicki’s family for funeral expenses and may be directed to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Drake Family, PO Box 476, McCook, NE 69001.

Victoria "Vicki" Ann Drake (1947-2024)

Bryer Wilson, 16, of Ogallala passed away Saturday evening, May 18, 2024 as the result of an automobile accident in Deuel county.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the South Platte High School Gymnasium with Rev. J. M. Dickmander of the St. John's Lutheran Church of Brule officiating. &nbsp;Services will conclude at the school.

Services will be streamed live and available to watch later on the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals).

&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to a memorial fund established at the Community First Bank- Big Springs (<a href="https://www.cfbne.com/%E2%80%8B">https://www.cfbne.com/</a>)

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Homes in Oshkosh and Chappell are serving the Wilson family.

Bryer Tate Wilson was born on August 19,2007, in Grant, Nebraska. He died at the age of 16 on May 18, 2024, in a car accident on a county road outside of Big Springs, Nebraska. He would have been a junior in the fall.

One of Bryer's goals was to break the school records for weight lifting. He planned to work on Carlson's Ranch. He loved spending time with family and friends and being outside - especially when it rained.

His activities included football, 4-H, trap, throwing shotput during track, and mentoring youth. He really enjoyed shooting his guns, and had a strong belief in God and country.

He was steadfast in his beliefs and had a strong sense of integrity. He was kind, and he was patient. He was a protector of the underdogs and he fearlessly challenged those around him. He always tried to be the best version he could be, and he encouraged and inspired others to do the same. He was always comparing himself to those who were better than him.

One of his love languages was quality time. Even if it wasn't something he specifically liked doing, he would do it just to be with the people he loved - those who were important to him. Another was acts of service. He willingly did things for others if they needed done. He was a man of action like that.

Bryer is survived by his parents, Gabe and Lisa Wilson; his siblings, Annlyn, Truman, and Brianna Wilson; his sister-in-law, Caroline Wilson; his grandfathers, Bruce Wilson and Don Baker; two Uncles, Mitchell Wilson and Jake Vanhorn; an aunt, Patsy Vanhorn; two cousins, Bailey and Jack Vanhorn; Rob, Amy, Lauryn, Ella, John, and Jacob Stanley; and several other family and friends. Bryer was predeceased by his grandmothers, Bernice Wilson and Judy Baker.

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 </figure>Bryer Wilson, 16, of Ogallala passed away Saturday evening, May 18, 2024 as the result of an automobile accident in Deuel county.Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the South Platte High School Gymnasium with Rev. J. M. Dickmander of the St. John's Lutheran Church of Brule officiating. &nbsp;Services will conclude at the school.Services will be streamed live and available to watch later on the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals). &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to a memorial fund established at the Community First Bank- Big Springs (<a href="https://www.cfbne.com/%E2%80%8B">https://www.cfbne.com/</a>)Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Homes in Oshkosh and Chappell are serving the Wilson family.Bryer Tate Wilson was born on August 19,2007, in Grant, Nebraska. He died at the age of 16 on May 18, 2024, in a car accident on a county road outside of Big Springs, Nebraska. He would have been a junior in the fall.One of Bryer's goals was to break the school records for weight lifting. He planned to work on Carlson's Ranch. He loved spending time with family and friends and being outside - especially when it rained.His activities included football, 4-H, trap, throwing shotput during track, and mentoring youth. He really enjoyed shooting his guns, and had a strong belief in God and country.He was steadfast in his beliefs and had a strong sense of integrity. He was kind, and he was patient. He was a protector of the underdogs and he fearlessly challenged those around him. He always tried to be the best version he could be, and he encouraged and inspired others to do the same. He was always comparing himself to those who were better than him.One of his love languages was quality time. Even if it wasn't something he specifically liked doing, he would do it just to be with the people he loved - those who were important to him. Another was acts of service. He willingly did things for others if they needed done. He was a man of action like that.Bryer is survived by his parents, Gabe and Lisa Wilson; his siblings, Annlyn, Truman, and Brianna Wilson; his sister-in-law, Caroline Wilson; his grandfathers, Bruce Wilson and Don Baker; two Uncles, Mitchell Wilson and Jake Vanhorn; an aunt, Patsy Vanhorn; two cousins, Bailey and Jack Vanhorn; Rob, Amy, Lauryn, Ella, John, and Jacob Stanley; and several other family and friends. Bryer was predeceased by his grandmothers, Bernice Wilson and Judy Baker.

Bryer Wilson (2007-2024)

&nbsp; Clara Chessmore, 78, of Cozad, gained her angel wings peacefully at home on May 19, 2024.

&nbsp;Clara was born on March 29, 1946, to Dorothy Ruth Kuhn and John Franklin Cornine of Sedalia, Missouri where Clara also attended school. After finishing her studies and schooling in Sedalia, Clara engulfed on her own journey in life and started her first job at the Shelter Workshop in Sedalia. A dedicated woman, Clara found she was always ready for the next day at work to joke with her peers and conversate with her many friends. Between coloring, puzzles, and the many activities put on at the workshop- Clara always found ways to stay busy.&nbsp;

Clara met the love of her life, Clifford, in Missouri where they got married December 30th of 1983. While Clara and Clifford may not have had any children, Clara was always surrounded by her loved ones. After moving to Nebraska and settling in, Clara and Clifford embarked on their journey of life together in Cozad, Nebraska. Family-oriented, Clara became a dedicated wife to the man she loved dearly. Clara spent her time bicycling alongside her husband as he would drive his lawnmower to wherever their destination may have been. Clara also enjoyed delivering eggs to her friends. Clara soon noticed that she had made some long-lasting friendships. Even after Clifford’s passing, Clara still found herself encompassed by the love of her family, friends, and friends that had become family.

&nbsp;While at home Clara was surrounded by the love of her housemates and her loved ones that stopped in to check on her and take her on family adventures. She filled her time at home doing the things she loved: catching reruns of her favorite westerns, watching the birds, putting together puzzles, and doing word searches. She also enjoyed her time spent laughing and cracking jokes with her housemates and friends. Clara was a sweet and genuine soul that you don’t get to meet every day. She was selfless and caring beyond measure. Clara impacted each and every person that was blessed enough to cross paths with her.&nbsp;

Clara was greeted with arms wide open upon her arrival to the pearly gates by her husband- Clifford, her parents- Dorothy and John, brothers- Harvey, Thomas, and Donald, sister- Liz, mother and father-in-law, Charles and Cicil, brothers-in-law- Howard and Harold, and sisters-in-law, Mable and Margaret.

Clara leaves behind her siblings Johnny Cornine, Bill Cornine, Harry (Karen) Cornine, Violet (Alan) Logan, and Ronnie (Annette) Cornine, her sister-in-law Wanda Chessmore, her brother-in-law Don Herbert, her many nieces and nephews, and all of her friends and peers at South Central. There are no words to describe how very loved Clara was and how deeply she will be missed.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Cozad Nazarene Church in Cozad with Pastor Susan Sukraw, officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Cozad Nazarene Church in Cozad. Following the funeral service, cremation will take place and a private family inurnment will be held at a later date in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the Cozad Nazarene Church or the Nebraska Humane Society. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="https://reynoldslovefuneralhome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>

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 </figure>&nbsp; Clara Chessmore, 78, of Cozad, gained her angel wings peacefully at home on May 19, 2024.&nbsp;Clara was born on March 29, 1946, to Dorothy Ruth Kuhn and John Franklin Cornine of Sedalia, Missouri where Clara also attended school. After finishing her studies and schooling in Sedalia, Clara engulfed on her own journey in life and started her first job at the Shelter Workshop in Sedalia. A dedicated woman, Clara found she was always ready for the next day at work to joke with her peers and conversate with her many friends. Between coloring, puzzles, and the many activities put on at the workshop- Clara always found ways to stay busy.&nbsp;Clara met the love of her life, Clifford, in Missouri where they got married December 30th of 1983. While Clara and Clifford may not have had any children, Clara was always surrounded by her loved ones. After moving to Nebraska and settling in, Clara and Clifford embarked on their journey of life together in Cozad, Nebraska. Family-oriented, Clara became a dedicated wife to the man she loved dearly. Clara spent her time bicycling alongside her husband as he would drive his lawnmower to wherever their destination may have been. Clara also enjoyed delivering eggs to her friends. Clara soon noticed that she had made some long-lasting friendships. Even after Clifford’s passing, Clara still found herself encompassed by the love of her family, friends, and friends that had become family.&nbsp;While at home Clara was surrounded by the love of her housemates and her loved ones that stopped in to check on her and take her on family adventures. She filled her time at home doing the things she loved: catching reruns of her favorite westerns, watching the birds, putting together puzzles, and doing word searches. She also enjoyed her time spent laughing and cracking jokes with her housemates and friends. Clara was a sweet and genuine soul that you don’t get to meet every day. She was selfless and caring beyond measure. Clara impacted each and every person that was blessed enough to cross paths with her.&nbsp;Clara was greeted with arms wide open upon her arrival to the pearly gates by her husband- Clifford, her parents- Dorothy and John, brothers- Harvey, Thomas, and Donald, sister- Liz, mother and father-in-law, Charles and Cicil, brothers-in-law- Howard and Harold, and sisters-in-law, Mable and Margaret.Clara leaves behind her siblings Johnny Cornine, Bill Cornine, Harry (Karen) Cornine, Violet (Alan) Logan, and Ronnie (Annette) Cornine, her sister-in-law Wanda Chessmore, her brother-in-law Don Herbert, her many nieces and nephews, and all of her friends and peers at South Central. There are no words to describe how very loved Clara was and how deeply she will be missed.Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Cozad Nazarene Church in Cozad with Pastor Susan Sukraw, officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Cozad Nazarene Church in Cozad. Following the funeral service, cremation will take place and a private family inurnment will be held at a later date in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the Cozad Nazarene Church or the Nebraska Humane Society. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="https://reynoldslovefuneralhome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>

Clara May Chessmore (1946-2024)

Deborah Eilene James, 71, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away May 16, 2024 at her home in North Platte. She was born September 22, 1952, in North Platte, Nebraska to Joseph and Eilene James.

She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1970. She then moved to Omaha, Nebraska and went to Commercial Art School. She was a wonderful, talented artist. Deby then moved to Fort Collins, Colorado. Deby married Bill Carroll in 1984 in Livermore, Colorado. They later were divorced but remained lifelong friends. Deby worked at First National Bank in North Platte for many years and retired in 2019. She enjoyed music and loved going to her dad, Joe James’, dances and listening to the CD’s he and his band made. Deby also loved being in parades with her dad in his 1947 Cadillac. Deby was a member of the Eagles Club.

Deby is survived by her siblings, Bernadette (Jeff) Lawrey, Tuttle, Oklahoma, Wesley (Tammy) James, North Platte, Nebraska, Matthew James, Lincoln, Nebraska; ex-husband and friend, William Carroll, Ft. Collins, Colorado; sister-in-law, Michelle James, Lincoln, Nebraska; nieces and nephews, Jacob (Valerie) Lawrey, Tuttle, Oklahoma, Paige Crouse, Concord, California, Anthony James, North Platte, Nebraska, Kayla (Alex) Lattimore, Alexis James, Kaz James, BrookeLynn James, all of Lincoln, Nebraska, Tim and Alexis Merica, North Platte, Nebraska; great-nephew, Roman Lawrey, Tuttle, Oklahoma; along with many cousins who she loved dearly and many good friends that gave her so much support.

A memorial has been established in Deby’s name. Livestreaming of the service and online condolences may be viewed and shared at www.adamsswanson.com

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph James and Eilene McKenney.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the North Platte Cemetery, North Platte, Nebraska. There will be a reception and dinner following the graveside at 3:30 P.M. at the Eagle’s Club in North Platte.

Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure>Deborah Eilene James, 71, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away May 16, 2024 at her home in North Platte. She was born September 22, 1952, in North Platte, Nebraska to Joseph and Eilene James.She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1970. She then moved to Omaha, Nebraska and went to Commercial Art School. She was a wonderful, talented artist. Deby then moved to Fort Collins, Colorado. Deby married Bill Carroll in 1984 in Livermore, Colorado. They later were divorced but remained lifelong friends. Deby worked at First National Bank in North Platte for many years and retired in 2019. She enjoyed music and loved going to her dad, Joe James’, dances and listening to the CD’s he and his band made. Deby also loved being in parades with her dad in his 1947 Cadillac. Deby was a member of the Eagles Club.Deby is survived by her siblings, Bernadette (Jeff) Lawrey, Tuttle, Oklahoma, Wesley (Tammy) James, North Platte, Nebraska, Matthew James, Lincoln, Nebraska; ex-husband and friend, William Carroll, Ft. Collins, Colorado; sister-in-law, Michelle James, Lincoln, Nebraska; nieces and nephews, Jacob (Valerie) Lawrey, Tuttle, Oklahoma, Paige Crouse, Concord, California, Anthony James, North Platte, Nebraska, Kayla (Alex) Lattimore, Alexis James, Kaz James, BrookeLynn James, all of Lincoln, Nebraska, Tim and Alexis Merica, North Platte, Nebraska; great-nephew, Roman Lawrey, Tuttle, Oklahoma; along with many cousins who she loved dearly and many good friends that gave her so much support.A memorial has been established in Deby’s name. Livestreaming of the service and online condolences may be viewed and shared at www.adamsswanson.comShe is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph James and Eilene McKenney.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the North Platte Cemetery, North Platte, Nebraska. There will be a reception and dinner following the graveside at 3:30 P.M. at the Eagle’s Club in North Platte.Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Deborah E James (1952-2024)

Donald N. (“DN”, “Snuffy”) Smith, 74, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away May 21, 2024 at his home in North Platte. &nbsp;He was born on May 28, 1949 to Ray and Agnes (Sedlacek) Smith in North Platte. &nbsp;

On January 17, 1991 he was united in marriage to Valma Bullington Shimmin. &nbsp;He was a 40 plus year employee of the Union Pacific Railroad as a carman. &nbsp;He loved old cars and was especially proud of his 2001 Corvette. &nbsp; He was a self-proclaimed mechanic who loved old music. &nbsp;

Don is survived by his wife of 33 years, Valma; children, Becky Matthewson, Bernie Smith, Kerri Smith Harvey, Rebecca (Aaron) Rabenberg, Sturgis, South Dakota, Walter (Jeannie) Shimmin, North Platte, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Merril Smith; sisters, Colleen Savage, &nbsp;Anita Brooks; brothers-in-law, Cecil (Micky) Bullington, Garth Bullington; sisters-in-law, Merry (Gary) Venezie, Alisa (Leonard) Phillips, Marsha Bullington (Darwin Munson); along with many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ray; two infant sisters; father-in-law, Veldon Bullington; brother-in-law, Edwin Bullington; sisters-in-law, Alice Marie Bullington, Jodi Ann Bullington; as well as several other family members. &nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Gift of Hope Cancer Foundation. &nbsp;Livestreaming of the service and online condolences may be viewed and shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Evans officiating. Inurnment will be at 2:00 P.M. following the service at the Miller Cemetery, Tryon, Nebraska. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald N. (“DN”, “Snuffy”) Smith, 74, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away May 21, 2024 at his home in North Platte. &nbsp;He was born on May 28, 1949 to Ray and Agnes (Sedlacek) Smith in North Platte. &nbsp;On January 17, 1991 he was united in marriage to Valma Bullington Shimmin. &nbsp;He was a 40 plus year employee of the Union Pacific Railroad as a carman. &nbsp;He loved old cars and was especially proud of his 2001 Corvette. &nbsp; He was a self-proclaimed mechanic who loved old music. &nbsp;Don is survived by his wife of 33 years, Valma; children, Becky Matthewson, Bernie Smith, Kerri Smith Harvey, Rebecca (Aaron) Rabenberg, Sturgis, South Dakota, Walter (Jeannie) Shimmin, North Platte, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Merril Smith; sisters, Colleen Savage, &nbsp;Anita Brooks; brothers-in-law, Cecil (Micky) Bullington, Garth Bullington; sisters-in-law, Merry (Gary) Venezie, Alisa (Leonard) Phillips, Marsha Bullington (Darwin Munson); along with many other family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ray; two infant sisters; father-in-law, Veldon Bullington; brother-in-law, Edwin Bullington; sisters-in-law, Alice Marie Bullington, Jodi Ann Bullington; as well as several other family members. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Gift of Hope Cancer Foundation. &nbsp;Livestreaming of the service and online condolences may be viewed and shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Evans officiating. Inurnment will be at 2:00 P.M. following the service at the Miller Cemetery, Tryon, Nebraska. &nbsp;

Donald N. "DN" "Snuffy" Smith (1949-2024)

Deborah Lynn Hilliard of Kearney, Nebraska was born on March 3, 1958, to Kenneth Ray Johnson and Beverly Ann (Mills) Johnson. After a long battle with breast cancer, she passed away on May 20, 2024. Interment will be beside her son Christopher in the Ogallala Cemetery.&nbsp;

Her family moved around Nebraska while she was growing up, putting her in schools in North Platte, Holstein and Kearney. Deb graduated from Kearney High School in 1976. She attended Kearney State College where she double majored in psychology and sociology, earning two bachelor of science degrees in 1981.&nbsp;

She was united in marriage with Samuel Kevin Hilliard in 1979. They welcomed their first child, a son, Christopher Lee Hilliard on March 3, 1985. They welcomed a daughter Jaymie Lynn Hilliard on September 2, 1988.&nbsp;

While working full-time at Safeway, she made sure her daughter Jaymie was able to participate in many extracurricular activities while she and her husband provided in-home healthcare to their son Christopher until he passed away in 1998.

She was an extremely hard worker holding multiple jobs during her life, but was always present at school activities from chaperoning on band trips to hosting many sleepovers and movie nights, and making sure she talked to every single teacher during parent teachers conferences just so her daughter could get extra credit.&nbsp;

She was known for her amazing cupcakes, and homemade frosting which everyone especially her nephews looked forward to every single family get together. There were many cupcake debates over who got to take home more of them.&nbsp;

In 2004 she hosted a rotary foreign exchange student from Venezuela, Dessi Jimenez De Salazar. She will always consider Dessi a daughter and her daughter Martina a granddaughter and kept in touch with them until her death.&nbsp;

The last few years of her life she was blessed to become a cat grandma to very fluffy spoiled kitties named Edith and Mabel who already miss her.&nbsp;

Deborah was preceded in death by her son Christopher of Ogallala, Nebraska, and her parents Kenneth and Beverly Johnson of Lincoln, Nebraska.

She was survived by a daughter, Jaymie Lynn Hilliard of Kearney, Nebraska, brother Terry Lee Johnson (Patty D’eak) of Portland, Oregon, and aunt Connie Johnson of Overton, NE.&nbsp;

Memorials received will go to The Panhandle Humane Society in Scottsbluff, Nebraska from where her grand kitty Edith was adopted and Kearney Rescue Cats in Kearney, NE from where her grand kitty Mabel was adopted.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, Nebraska with family greeting friends from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Funeral Services will be Friday, May 24, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, Nebraska with Rev. Curt Magelky of The United Methodist Church of Ogallala Officiating.

Interment will be Friday, May 24, 2024, in Ogallala Cemetery, Ogallala, Nebraska.

Online condolences may be left by clicking the Share a Memory or the Tribute Wall Button by going to www.drauckerfh.com.

Services will be live-streamed at www.drauckerfh.com

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with arrangements

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 </figure>Deborah Lynn Hilliard of Kearney, Nebraska was born on March 3, 1958, to Kenneth Ray Johnson and Beverly Ann (Mills) Johnson. After a long battle with breast cancer, she passed away on May 20, 2024. Interment will be beside her son Christopher in the Ogallala Cemetery.&nbsp;Her family moved around Nebraska while she was growing up, putting her in schools in North Platte, Holstein and Kearney. Deb graduated from Kearney High School in 1976. She attended Kearney State College where she double majored in psychology and sociology, earning two bachelor of science degrees in 1981.&nbsp;She was united in marriage with Samuel Kevin Hilliard in 1979. They welcomed their first child, a son, Christopher Lee Hilliard on March 3, 1985. They welcomed a daughter Jaymie Lynn Hilliard on September 2, 1988.&nbsp;While working full-time at Safeway, she made sure her daughter Jaymie was able to participate in many extracurricular activities while she and her husband provided in-home healthcare to their son Christopher until he passed away in 1998.She was an extremely hard worker holding multiple jobs during her life, but was always present at school activities from chaperoning on band trips to hosting many sleepovers and movie nights, and making sure she talked to every single teacher during parent teachers conferences just so her daughter could get extra credit.&nbsp;She was known for her amazing cupcakes, and homemade frosting which everyone especially her nephews looked forward to every single family get together. There were many cupcake debates over who got to take home more of them.&nbsp;In 2004 she hosted a rotary foreign exchange student from Venezuela, Dessi Jimenez De Salazar. She will always consider Dessi a daughter and her daughter Martina a granddaughter and kept in touch with them until her death.&nbsp;The last few years of her life she was blessed to become a cat grandma to very fluffy spoiled kitties named Edith and Mabel who already miss her.&nbsp;Deborah was preceded in death by her son Christopher of Ogallala, Nebraska, and her parents Kenneth and Beverly Johnson of Lincoln, Nebraska.She was survived by a daughter, Jaymie Lynn Hilliard of Kearney, Nebraska, brother Terry Lee Johnson (Patty D’eak) of Portland, Oregon, and aunt Connie Johnson of Overton, NE.&nbsp;Memorials received will go to The Panhandle Humane Society in Scottsbluff, Nebraska from where her grand kitty Edith was adopted and Kearney Rescue Cats in Kearney, NE from where her grand kitty Mabel was adopted.&nbsp;Visitation will be held Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, Nebraska with family greeting friends from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.Funeral Services will be Friday, May 24, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, Nebraska with Rev. Curt Magelky of The United Methodist Church of Ogallala Officiating.Interment will be Friday, May 24, 2024, in Ogallala Cemetery, Ogallala, Nebraska.Online condolences may be left by clicking the Share a Memory or the Tribute Wall Button by going to www.drauckerfh.com.Services will be live-streamed at www.drauckerfh.comDraucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with arrangements

Deborah Lynn Hilliard (1958-2024)

&nbsp; Gerene Groenewold, 84, of North Platte, Nebraska, died May 20, 2024 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. &nbsp;

Gerene Ann Deselms McPeack Groenewold was born in Edison, NE on October 5, 1939 to Arthur Franklin Deselms Sr. and Mabel Fern (Slonecker) and joined older brother Aurthur "Jim" Franklin Deselms Jr.

&nbsp;Her family moved to a farm southeast of a small country community by Holyoke, CO called Amitie. She attended grade school in Amitie for grades one-four. Her father contracted polio and had to quit farming. The family then moved to Holyoke, where she finished grade school and high school. Upon graduating from high school, she moved to Ogallala and went to work at what was to become T.R.W.&nbsp;

There she met and married Arlen Lee McPeak. To this union four sons were born: Michael, Daniel, William and Timothy. The couple was married for 23 years when Arlen passed. Gerene was widowed for several years when she met Raymond Groenewold. Gerene moved to Farnam, NE and became Mrs. Raymond Groenewold. Upon marrying Raymond two more children were added to her family: Rodney and Georgie. She worked alongside of Raymond in their house moving business until both retired in 2007.

She cherished her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She is survived by four sons: Daniel (Lori) of Farnam, William (Stephanie) of Ogallala, Timothy of Lincoln and Rodney (Becky) of Kingsport, TN and daughter Georgie (Jim) Flesch, Gothenburg; 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. Special niece and family include Bill and Julie Armstrong, great-niece, Katlynn, and great-nephew, Samuel, O'fallon, IL. She considered them grandchildren. Nephews David (Daveda) and Paul of Melbourne, Australia.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Arlen and Raymond, son Michael and brother Jim (Kathy).

Services will be held at Farnam Methodist Church, Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Elmo Herman officiating. 

&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Operation Christmas Child.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Gerene Groenewold, 84, of North Platte, Nebraska, died May 20, 2024 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. &nbsp;Gerene Ann Deselms McPeack Groenewold was born in Edison, NE on October 5, 1939 to Arthur Franklin Deselms Sr. and Mabel Fern (Slonecker) and joined older brother Aurthur "Jim" Franklin Deselms Jr.&nbsp;Her family moved to a farm southeast of a small country community by Holyoke, CO called Amitie. She attended grade school in Amitie for grades one-four. Her father contracted polio and had to quit farming. The family then moved to Holyoke, where she finished grade school and high school. Upon graduating from high school, she moved to Ogallala and went to work at what was to become T.R.W.&nbsp;There she met and married Arlen Lee McPeak. To this union four sons were born: Michael, Daniel, William and Timothy. The couple was married for 23 years when Arlen passed. Gerene was widowed for several years when she met Raymond Groenewold. Gerene moved to Farnam, NE and became Mrs. Raymond Groenewold. Upon marrying Raymond two more children were added to her family: Rodney and Georgie. She worked alongside of Raymond in their house moving business until both retired in 2007.She cherished her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.She is survived by four sons: Daniel (Lori) of Farnam, William (Stephanie) of Ogallala, Timothy of Lincoln and Rodney (Becky) of Kingsport, TN and daughter Georgie (Jim) Flesch, Gothenburg; 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. Special niece and family include Bill and Julie Armstrong, great-niece, Katlynn, and great-nephew, Samuel, O'fallon, IL. She considered them grandchildren. Nephews David (Daveda) and Paul of Melbourne, Australia.She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Arlen and Raymond, son Michael and brother Jim (Kathy).Services will be held at Farnam Methodist Church, Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Elmo Herman officiating. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Operation Christmas Child.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Gerene Groenewold (1939-2024)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Harold Eugene Burrow was born September 15, 1941, to Bertha (Miller) and Christian Henry Burrow. He was the youngest of the family. Harold had an unusual childhood. In 1949, a Judge in Custer County sent his entire family to the Beatrice State Home in Beatrice.&nbsp; His father, Harold, and his sister Tillie were admitted to the home.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;His mother, Bertha (Miller)(Burrow) Stout later married Clarence Stout and took his last name.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In 1972 the Beatrice Home disbursed many of the clients all over Nebraska. Harold lost contact with his sister when he was re-homed to Broken Bow, NE. Melvin and Mary Ann Clinger had an ad, "Farm help wanted, housing provided in Ansley, Nebraska". Social Services did an interview, and Harold moved in with the Clinger family when he was about 31 years old. This began Harold's life on a dairy farm milking cows. In 1997, when Melvin Clinger sold the herd, Harold had been helping milk about 300 cows twice a day and continued to live on the farm until he was about 65 years old. In 2003, Harold moved to Custer Heights in Broken Bow, NE, and started attending Custer Care, an adult daycare. In 2005, Sandy (Clinger) Goodwater became Harold's Legal Guardian until 2021 when Sandy Skillett assumed the responsibility.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Harold found a new passion for building miniature buildings out of Popsicle sticks. One of his first major projects was a tree house with a spiral staircase that transitioned into a regular staircase up to the top. In 2015, Harold built a chicken house about 15 square inches and received 'Best of Show' in the Custer County Fair for the open-class adult division.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In 2016, Harold received 'Man of the Year' award from the American Baptist Men of Nebraska. Harold loved to go places and attend activities. He attended many sporting events for the Ansley and Broken Bow high schools in Nebraska. At Custer Care, he loved to go on the 'Mystery Trips' to surprise eating establishments. Many years Harold went to the Broken Bow, Ansley, and Arcadia parades and occasionally was able to ride in the parade representing Custer Care.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Harold regularly attended the First Baptist Church of Ansley on Sundays and attended the Wednesday night bible studies at the Fundamental Baptist Church in Ansley, Nebraska. Harold E. Burrow was Baptized at the First Baptist Church of Ansley on November 8, 1987. Later he attended the First Baptist Church of Broken Bow after he moved into Custer Heights until about 2018. After the Church closed, he then attended the Church of God and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many times, Harold was able to attend the annual American Baptist Convention of Nebraska, at various locations, and the annual American Baptist Men's Camp at Lynnwood, Nebraska.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In 2009, Harold and Sandy (Clinger) Goodwater went to the Broken Bow Museum to look for some of Harold's family history. By surprise, also visiting the museum was one of Harold's cousins, Vernon Souders, from McMinnville, Oregon. This began an acquaintance with many of Harold's cousins across the United States. Mr. Souders showed Harold many relatives that had passed in the Grange and Merna, Nebraska cemeteries. After Vernon's brother James Souders passed away on 3/2/2011, Vernon introduced Harold to many more living relatives at the funeral. This began many years of Sandy taking Harold to visit the graves on Memorial Day and placing flowers at the many graves of his newly found family members, to include his father's grave in Beatrice, NE. Harold will be laid to rest next to Melvin and Mary Ann Clinger in the Ansley Cemetery because this was purchased prior to learning about his much larger family tree.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Ansley Cemetery in Ansley, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Custer Care Center. Friday, June 7th, a Celebration of Life will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at the Custer Care Center at 1020 South 2nd&nbsp;Ave in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brother Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Harold Eugene Burrow was born September 15, 1941, to Bertha (Miller) and Christian Henry Burrow. He was the youngest of the family. Harold had an unusual childhood. In 1949, a Judge in Custer County sent his entire family to the Beatrice State Home in Beatrice.&nbsp; His father, Harold, and his sister Tillie were admitted to the home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;His mother, Bertha (Miller)(Burrow) Stout later married Clarence Stout and took his last name.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In 1972 the Beatrice Home disbursed many of the clients all over Nebraska. Harold lost contact with his sister when he was re-homed to Broken Bow, NE. Melvin and Mary Ann Clinger had an ad, "Farm help wanted, housing provided in Ansley, Nebraska". Social Services did an interview, and Harold moved in with the Clinger family when he was about 31 years old. This began Harold's life on a dairy farm milking cows. In 1997, when Melvin Clinger sold the herd, Harold had been helping milk about 300 cows twice a day and continued to live on the farm until he was about 65 years old. In 2003, Harold moved to Custer Heights in Broken Bow, NE, and started attending Custer Care, an adult daycare. In 2005, Sandy (Clinger) Goodwater became Harold's Legal Guardian until 2021 when Sandy Skillett assumed the responsibility.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Harold found a new passion for building miniature buildings out of Popsicle sticks. One of his first major projects was a tree house with a spiral staircase that transitioned into a regular staircase up to the top. In 2015, Harold built a chicken house about 15 square inches and received 'Best of Show' in the Custer County Fair for the open-class adult division.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In 2016, Harold received 'Man of the Year' award from the American Baptist Men of Nebraska. Harold loved to go places and attend activities. He attended many sporting events for the Ansley and Broken Bow high schools in Nebraska. At Custer Care, he loved to go on the 'Mystery Trips' to surprise eating establishments. Many years Harold went to the Broken Bow, Ansley, and Arcadia parades and occasionally was able to ride in the parade representing Custer Care.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Harold regularly attended the First Baptist Church of Ansley on Sundays and attended the Wednesday night bible studies at the Fundamental Baptist Church in Ansley, Nebraska. Harold E. Burrow was Baptized at the First Baptist Church of Ansley on November 8, 1987. Later he attended the First Baptist Church of Broken Bow after he moved into Custer Heights until about 2018. After the Church closed, he then attended the Church of God and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many times, Harold was able to attend the annual American Baptist Convention of Nebraska, at various locations, and the annual American Baptist Men's Camp at Lynnwood, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In 2009, Harold and Sandy (Clinger) Goodwater went to the Broken Bow Museum to look for some of Harold's family history. By surprise, also visiting the museum was one of Harold's cousins, Vernon Souders, from McMinnville, Oregon. This began an acquaintance with many of Harold's cousins across the United States. Mr. Souders showed Harold many relatives that had passed in the Grange and Merna, Nebraska cemeteries. After Vernon's brother James Souders passed away on 3/2/2011, Vernon introduced Harold to many more living relatives at the funeral. This began many years of Sandy taking Harold to visit the graves on Memorial Day and placing flowers at the many graves of his newly found family members, to include his father's grave in Beatrice, NE. Harold will be laid to rest next to Melvin and Mary Ann Clinger in the Ansley Cemetery because this was purchased prior to learning about his much larger family tree.Graveside Memorial Services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Ansley Cemetery in Ansley, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Custer Care Center. Friday, June 7th, a Celebration of Life will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at the Custer Care Center at 1020 South 2nd&nbsp;Ave in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brother Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;

Harold Burrow (1941-2024)

Bradley Joe Horse of Cozad passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 67. Brad was born May 2, 1957 in Chadron, Nebraska to Robert E. and Mardra (Williams) Horse. He graduated from Chadron High School with the class of 1975. 

Brad had a love for music and during his high school days he became a part of the “Crazy Louie Band.” They traveled many places to play over the next ten years but he met the love of his life, Joy Pyle, while playing at a gig in Cozad, NE. They married on March 20, 1987 at Willow Island. The couple made their home in Cozad where they raised their children and lived their entire married life. 

He loved his family immensely and attended anything his children and grandchildren were involved in. After some time the band would reunite for reunions in Chadron and he was inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame in 2015. He made a career working at Nebraska Plastics in Cozad until his retirement and helped several area farmers during harvest. Brad was a friend to anyone he met. He could brighten your day and make you smile with his jokes and laughter. He will be dearly missed by many. 

Brad was preceded in death by his wife, Joy; father, Robert E. Horse; brothers, Robert M. and Tommy Lee; nephews, Michael Horse, Jared Corlett and Jesse Corlett. He is survived by his son, Zach (Erin) Horse and grandsons, Liam, Reid and Coye; daughter, Brittany Horse; mother, Mardra Horse; sister Virginia (Dennis) Salisbury; niece, Sydney Horse and nephew, Crae Horse.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for designation at a later date. Cremation was chosen and a graveside service will be held Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Cozad Cemetery.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Bradley Joe Horse of Cozad passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 67. Brad was born May 2, 1957 in Chadron, Nebraska to Robert E. and Mardra (Williams) Horse. He graduated from Chadron High School with the class of 1975. Brad had a love for music and during his high school days he became a part of the “Crazy Louie Band.” They traveled many places to play over the next ten years but he met the love of his life, Joy Pyle, while playing at a gig in Cozad, NE. They married on March 20, 1987 at Willow Island. The couple made their home in Cozad where they raised their children and lived their entire married life. He loved his family immensely and attended anything his children and grandchildren were involved in. After some time the band would reunite for reunions in Chadron and he was inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame in 2015. He made a career working at Nebraska Plastics in Cozad until his retirement and helped several area farmers during harvest. Brad was a friend to anyone he met. He could brighten your day and make you smile with his jokes and laughter. He will be dearly missed by many. Brad was preceded in death by his wife, Joy; father, Robert E. Horse; brothers, Robert M. and Tommy Lee; nephews, Michael Horse, Jared Corlett and Jesse Corlett. He is survived by his son, Zach (Erin) Horse and grandsons, Liam, Reid and Coye; daughter, Brittany Horse; mother, Mardra Horse; sister Virginia (Dennis) Salisbury; niece, Sydney Horse and nephew, Crae Horse.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for designation at a later date. Cremation was chosen and a graveside service will be held Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Cozad Cemetery.&nbsp;

Bradley Joe Horse (1957-2024)

&nbsp; Arlene Iola Klein,91, passed away on May 19, 2024, at Linden Court in North Platte.

Arlene was born April 30, 1933 to parents Christ and Martha Toberer. Arlene was the oldest daughter of four siblings including sisters Jane and Sharon and brother Gene. She grew up on the family farm near Eustis and graduated from Eustis High School.

Arlene married Raymond Klein on August 25, 1951. To this union five children were born: Gary, Rod,&nbsp;Brent, Carla and Jeff. They made their home on the farm south of Farnam. Arlene was a busy homemaker and was wonderful mother and cook. She had a green thumb and raised many large vegetable and flower gardens and spent time canning and preserving food. Arlene was also a talented seamstress and she showed her compassion and love for animals, especially dogs and cats. Faith in God was central in Arlene's life and she consistently passed her faith along to her children. The family attended church in Orafino and also Farnam, and Arlene was regularly involved in bible studies and prayer groups. She was also a member of the extension club in Cambridge. Arlene's family was busy making memories with many hunting and fishing trips as well as vacations to Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming.&nbsp;

In Arlene's later years, she worked at the nursing home in Curtis. She moved to her home in Gothenburg where she became a caregiver for many through her work at the hospital in Gothenburg. &nbsp;She was an active member of the Morning Coffee bowling league, She took pleasure in bowling well into her 70's, showcasing her competitive spirit and love for the game. &nbsp;She became an avid Husker fan and enjoyed watching Husker sports whenever they were on. While in Gothenburg Arlene continued to practice her lifelong love of attending church and bible study and she made many treasured friends. Family Christmas get-togethers were real important to Arlene and her family always looked forward to her homemade chicken noodle soup. &nbsp;Her greatest source of happiness came from being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she cherished every moment spent with them, and she made it a priority to attend their events.

Arlene had a gift for always finding joy in the simple beauty of nature, especially the birds outside her window. She was also especially happy to enjoy cookies as her favorite treat. She always had a twinkle in her eye and a smile to share. She was so loved by her family and she will be missed.

Survivors include four sons, Gary (Dianne) Klein of Farnam, NE, Rod (Marla) Klein of Farnam, NE, Brent (Bev) Klein of McCook, NE, &nbsp;Jeff (Dee) Klein of Maywood, NE, daughter, Carla (Tony) Boots of North Platte, NE; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Jane (Dennis) Rupe of Eustis, NE and Sharon (Norm) Naylor of Lexington; many nieces and nephews and a host of dear friends.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Tony Klein, two great grandchildren, brother, Gene Toberer, and sister, Karen Toberer.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Friday, May 24, 2024, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Services will be held at Farnam Methodist Church, May 25, 2024 at 10:30 am.

Interment will follow in the Eustis East Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Farnam Fire and Rescue or the Farnam Senior Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Arlene Iola Klein,91, passed away on May 19, 2024, at Linden Court in North Platte.Arlene was born April 30, 1933 to parents Christ and Martha Toberer. Arlene was the oldest daughter of four siblings including sisters Jane and Sharon and brother Gene. She grew up on the family farm near Eustis and graduated from Eustis High School.Arlene married Raymond Klein on August 25, 1951. To this union five children were born: Gary, Rod,&nbsp;Brent, Carla and Jeff. They made their home on the farm south of Farnam. Arlene was a busy homemaker and was wonderful mother and cook. She had a green thumb and raised many large vegetable and flower gardens and spent time canning and preserving food. Arlene was also a talented seamstress and she showed her compassion and love for animals, especially dogs and cats. Faith in God was central in Arlene's life and she consistently passed her faith along to her children. The family attended church in Orafino and also Farnam, and Arlene was regularly involved in bible studies and prayer groups. She was also a member of the extension club in Cambridge. Arlene's family was busy making memories with many hunting and fishing trips as well as vacations to Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming.&nbsp;In Arlene's later years, she worked at the nursing home in Curtis. She moved to her home in Gothenburg where she became a caregiver for many through her work at the hospital in Gothenburg. &nbsp;She was an active member of the Morning Coffee bowling league, She took pleasure in bowling well into her 70's, showcasing her competitive spirit and love for the game. &nbsp;She became an avid Husker fan and enjoyed watching Husker sports whenever they were on. While in Gothenburg Arlene continued to practice her lifelong love of attending church and bible study and she made many treasured friends. Family Christmas get-togethers were real important to Arlene and her family always looked forward to her homemade chicken noodle soup. &nbsp;Her greatest source of happiness came from being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she cherished every moment spent with them, and she made it a priority to attend their events.Arlene had a gift for always finding joy in the simple beauty of nature, especially the birds outside her window. She was also especially happy to enjoy cookies as her favorite treat. She always had a twinkle in her eye and a smile to share. She was so loved by her family and she will be missed.Survivors include four sons, Gary (Dianne) Klein of Farnam, NE, Rod (Marla) Klein of Farnam, NE, Brent (Bev) Klein of McCook, NE, &nbsp;Jeff (Dee) Klein of Maywood, NE, daughter, Carla (Tony) Boots of North Platte, NE; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Jane (Dennis) Rupe of Eustis, NE and Sharon (Norm) Naylor of Lexington; many nieces and nephews and a host of dear friends.Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Tony Klein, two great grandchildren, brother, Gene Toberer, and sister, Karen Toberer.Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Friday, May 24, 2024, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.Services will be held at Farnam Methodist Church, May 25, 2024 at 10:30 am.Interment will follow in the Eustis East Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Farnam Fire and Rescue or the Farnam Senior Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Arlene Iola Klein (1933-2024)

&nbsp; Bud Buker, 80, of Stockville, Nebraska, died May 19, 2024 at his home in Stockville, Nebraska.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 315 Center Ave, Curtis, Nebraska; Thursday, May 23, 2024, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present from 4:00-6:00 pm.

Services will be held at Stockville Congregational Church, May 24, 2024 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Kort Kemp officiating.

 &nbsp;Interment will follow in the Arbor Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Bud Buker, 80, of Stockville, Nebraska, died May 19, 2024 at his home in Stockville, Nebraska.Visitation will be held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 315 Center Ave, Curtis, Nebraska; Thursday, May 23, 2024, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present from 4:00-6:00 pm.Services will be held at Stockville Congregational Church, May 24, 2024 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Kort Kemp officiating. &nbsp;Interment will follow in the Arbor Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bud Buker (1944-2024)

Warren W. Harrach, 84, lifelong resident of North Platte, NE passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Great Plains Health Hospital. &nbsp;Warren was born on July 20, 1939 in North Platte, NE the son of Elmer and Doris (Anthony) Harrach. &nbsp;

Warren graduated from North Platte High School in 1957. &nbsp;While in high school he met his sweetheart, Linda Rae Langford, and they were married on October 2, 1958 in Colorado. &nbsp;Together they had four children: Kathy, Randy, Rich, and Shelly. &nbsp;Following high school, he spent a short time in Los Angeles, CA studying aeronautical engineering. &nbsp;From his time in L.A., he became an L.A. Dodgers fan and loved airplanes. &nbsp;Returning to North Platte he became a mail carrier with the U.S.P.S., retiring in 1992. &nbsp;His delivery routes covered most of the city of North Platte during his career, and he developed a photographic memory of addresses. &nbsp;Following his retirement, he became a fixture at the Platte Bar doing odd jobs. &nbsp;He was an avid golfer, very patriotic, and enjoyed gardening. &nbsp;

Those left to cherish his memory are children, Kathy (Danny) Jones of North Platte, Rich (Pam) Harrach of North Platte, and Shelly (Luke) Ranck of Omaha; grandchildren, Ryan, Gregg, and Becky Jones, Austin and Hannah Rae Harrach, Kristen Harrach Perez, Kole Harrach, Payton Ranck, and Luke Ranck, III; 7 great-grandchildren; daughter in law, Sheri Harrach of Omaha; sister, Betty (Mo) Olsen of AZ; brothers, Roy Harrach of CO, and Bryan Harrach; sisters in law, Sandy Harrach of Scottsbluff, and Judy Harrach of North Platte; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda Rae; son, Randy Harrach; brothers, Gordy and Edd Harrach; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Peg Langford.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel (the family requests that casual or Husker attire be worn). &nbsp;Burial will follow in the North Platte City Cemetery. &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to the NP Catholic Schools Endowment, NP American Legion Baseball, or to any Veterans help organization.

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 </figure>Warren W. Harrach, 84, lifelong resident of North Platte, NE passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Great Plains Health Hospital. &nbsp;Warren was born on July 20, 1939 in North Platte, NE the son of Elmer and Doris (Anthony) Harrach. &nbsp;Warren graduated from North Platte High School in 1957. &nbsp;While in high school he met his sweetheart, Linda Rae Langford, and they were married on October 2, 1958 in Colorado. &nbsp;Together they had four children: Kathy, Randy, Rich, and Shelly. &nbsp;Following high school, he spent a short time in Los Angeles, CA studying aeronautical engineering. &nbsp;From his time in L.A., he became an L.A. Dodgers fan and loved airplanes. &nbsp;Returning to North Platte he became a mail carrier with the U.S.P.S., retiring in 1992. &nbsp;His delivery routes covered most of the city of North Platte during his career, and he developed a photographic memory of addresses. &nbsp;Following his retirement, he became a fixture at the Platte Bar doing odd jobs. &nbsp;He was an avid golfer, very patriotic, and enjoyed gardening. &nbsp;Those left to cherish his memory are children, Kathy (Danny) Jones of North Platte, Rich (Pam) Harrach of North Platte, and Shelly (Luke) Ranck of Omaha; grandchildren, Ryan, Gregg, and Becky Jones, Austin and Hannah Rae Harrach, Kristen Harrach Perez, Kole Harrach, Payton Ranck, and Luke Ranck, III; 7 great-grandchildren; daughter in law, Sheri Harrach of Omaha; sister, Betty (Mo) Olsen of AZ; brothers, Roy Harrach of CO, and Bryan Harrach; sisters in law, Sandy Harrach of Scottsbluff, and Judy Harrach of North Platte; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda Rae; son, Randy Harrach; brothers, Gordy and Edd Harrach; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Peg Langford.The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel (the family requests that casual or Husker attire be worn). &nbsp;Burial will follow in the North Platte City Cemetery. &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the NP Catholic Schools Endowment, NP American Legion Baseball, or to any Veterans help organization.

Warren W. Harrach (1939-2024)

Rodney Wayne Smith was born on June 23, 1954 in McCook, NE to Raymond and Donna (Deardoff) Smith. The Lord took him home to heaven on May 17, 2024 after battling Parkinson's Disease.

Rod graduated from McCook High School in 1972, Frontier School of the Bible in 1975, and the Electrician course at Mid Plains&nbsp;Community College in 1978. He wore a variety of vocational hats including electrician, ranch hand, janitor, lawn service, handi-bus driver, maintenance, Cabela's truck loader, and valet. These jobs took the family to several places in Nebraska and Idaho.

Rod accepted Christ at the age of 17 and loved serving the Lord at Bible camps, Sunday School, Vacation Bible Schools, and was always thinking of ways to help others, whether shoveling snow, doing yard work, installing ceiling fans, or giving financially. And he loved to tease!

Rod married his sweetheart, Nancy Moore, on March 1, 1977. The Lord grew their family with Wyatt (Julie) Smith, Kady Smith, Kyla Smith, Karissa (Christopher) Johnson, also two honorary children, Steven Ehrig and Rosie Rosier, and five grandchildren, Kate Smith, Noah Smith, Temperance Johnson, Freedom Johnson, and Jedediah Johnson.

He also leaves behind his brothers, Colin (Linda) Smith and Dan (Nicky) Smith, in-laws Roger and Peggy Webb, Lonnie and Claire Moore, David and Marilyn Moore, Tim and Michelle Lytle, in addition to a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Celebration of life will be held May 25, 2024 at 2pm at the Bethel Church Quad Room at 2700 W Philip Ave, North Platte, NE.

Memorials can be given to the Chick Mission Fun at&nbsp;chick.com, Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission, or Lincoln Christian School, Lincoln, NE.

Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

<figure>
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 </figure>Rodney Wayne Smith was born on June 23, 1954 in McCook, NE to Raymond and Donna (Deardoff) Smith. The Lord took him home to heaven on May 17, 2024 after battling Parkinson's Disease.Rod graduated from McCook High School in 1972, Frontier School of the Bible in 1975, and the Electrician course at Mid Plains&nbsp;Community College in 1978. He wore a variety of vocational hats including electrician, ranch hand, janitor, lawn service, handi-bus driver, maintenance, Cabela's truck loader, and valet. These jobs took the family to several places in Nebraska and Idaho.Rod accepted Christ at the age of 17 and loved serving the Lord at Bible camps, Sunday School, Vacation Bible Schools, and was always thinking of ways to help others, whether shoveling snow, doing yard work, installing ceiling fans, or giving financially. And he loved to tease!Rod married his sweetheart, Nancy Moore, on March 1, 1977. The Lord grew their family with Wyatt (Julie) Smith, Kady Smith, Kyla Smith, Karissa (Christopher) Johnson, also two honorary children, Steven Ehrig and Rosie Rosier, and five grandchildren, Kate Smith, Noah Smith, Temperance Johnson, Freedom Johnson, and Jedediah Johnson.He also leaves behind his brothers, Colin (Linda) Smith and Dan (Nicky) Smith, in-laws Roger and Peggy Webb, Lonnie and Claire Moore, David and Marilyn Moore, Tim and Michelle Lytle, in addition to a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.Celebration of life will be held May 25, 2024 at 2pm at the Bethel Church Quad Room at 2700 W Philip Ave, North Platte, NE.Memorials can be given to the Chick Mission Fun at&nbsp;chick.com, Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission, or Lincoln Christian School, Lincoln, NE.Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Rodney W Smith (1954-2024)

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Sumner Community Church East Campus in Sumner, NE. The Burial will be held at 2:00 PM at the Ansley Cemetery in Ansley, NE with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to Wounded Warrior, Sumner Commercial Club, or Sumner Saddle Club. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19th&nbsp;from 3:00 to 6:00 PM with family greeting from 5:00 to 6:00 at Govier Brother Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>

Joseph Burnell Dodd, known affectionately as Joe, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Kearney, Nebraska. Born on November 18, 1946, in La Junta, Colorado to Jake (Roy) and Irene Dodd (Getman),&nbsp; Joe graduated from Kit Carson High School in 1965.

&nbsp;Joe Dodd, a faithful husband, a loving father, a proud grandpa, and a cherished friend, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and warmth. He first found joy in his marriage to Diana Brown, with whom he welcomed two wonderful children, Michelle (Pearson) and Jake Dodd. Though their paths eventually diverged, Joe's commitment to family remained unwavering. He later found renewed happiness with Jeannie (Scott) Dodd, who stood by his side with love and support until the moment he passed. Joe's life was marked by his enduring love for his children and grandchildren and the cherished moments spent with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

&nbsp;Joe served in the Navy in the Vietnam War as a River Rat; he went up the river to take in supplies and ferry back wounded soldiers. &nbsp;He returned to Kit Carson, CO, and then eventually moved to Eddyville, NE where he worked for Tom Ferguson and Homer Rhode and then for CO-OP. &nbsp;He eventually went to work for Dawson County Roads, where he retired. &nbsp;On the weekends and evenings, he would help Dwayne at Steven’s Welding Shop as well as fixing fence for local farmers.

&nbsp;Joe loved the Sumner community. &nbsp;He was a part of the Sumner Saddle Club, Sumner Commercial Club, and the American Legion. &nbsp;He was best known for announcing the Fourth of July Parade and hiding the eggs for the Sumner’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt. &nbsp;He loved to fish, spend time with his friends at the Burwell campground and in Mesa, Arizona where Joe and Jeannie spent the winters. &nbsp;He never knew a stranger and everyone he met was a friend. &nbsp;

&nbsp;Surviving family members include wife, Jeannie Dodd, daughter, Michelle Pearson, son Jake (Shavonne) Dodd, stepson Scott (Tiff) Moore, grandchildren: Jericca (Ashton) Makovicka, Alexis (Sam) Folkers, Bailey (Dakota) Reinert, Cassie Dodd, Wyatt Dodd, Tatum and Keely Moore; great-grandchildren Declynn and Alijah Makovicka, Hayden Folkers; nephews: Trevor and Trent Scott; brother-in-law, Dale (Kathy) Scott; step brothers-in-law: Don (Sandy) Kraus, Tom (Dian) Kraus; step sisters-in-law: Janet (Randy) Loughran, Deb (Dallas) Burroughs, Rhonda Greene, the Carol Schroeder Family and the Trotter Family. &nbsp;

&nbsp;Preceded in death by dad Jake (Roy) Dodd, mom Irene Getman, stepdad Frank Getman, brother Cub (Clyde) Dodd, in-laws Wayne Scott, Helen Scott, and Eleanor Scott, step sister-in-law, Cheryl Davidson, step brothers-in-law: Herbie Heckman, Jim Davidson, and John Greene, and his beloved dog Misty.

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 </figure>Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Sumner Community Church East Campus in Sumner, NE. The Burial will be held at 2:00 PM at the Ansley Cemetery in Ansley, NE with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to Wounded Warrior, Sumner Commercial Club, or Sumner Saddle Club. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19th&nbsp;from 3:00 to 6:00 PM with family greeting from 5:00 to 6:00 at Govier Brother Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>Joseph Burnell Dodd, known affectionately as Joe, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Kearney, Nebraska. Born on November 18, 1946, in La Junta, Colorado to Jake (Roy) and Irene Dodd (Getman),&nbsp; Joe graduated from Kit Carson High School in 1965.&nbsp;Joe Dodd, a faithful husband, a loving father, a proud grandpa, and a cherished friend, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and warmth. He first found joy in his marriage to Diana Brown, with whom he welcomed two wonderful children, Michelle (Pearson) and Jake Dodd. Though their paths eventually diverged, Joe's commitment to family remained unwavering. He later found renewed happiness with Jeannie (Scott) Dodd, who stood by his side with love and support until the moment he passed. Joe's life was marked by his enduring love for his children and grandchildren and the cherished moments spent with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.&nbsp;Joe served in the Navy in the Vietnam War as a River Rat; he went up the river to take in supplies and ferry back wounded soldiers. &nbsp;He returned to Kit Carson, CO, and then eventually moved to Eddyville, NE where he worked for Tom Ferguson and Homer Rhode and then for CO-OP. &nbsp;He eventually went to work for Dawson County Roads, where he retired. &nbsp;On the weekends and evenings, he would help Dwayne at Steven’s Welding Shop as well as fixing fence for local farmers.&nbsp;Joe loved the Sumner community. &nbsp;He was a part of the Sumner Saddle Club, Sumner Commercial Club, and the American Legion. &nbsp;He was best known for announcing the Fourth of July Parade and hiding the eggs for the Sumner’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt. &nbsp;He loved to fish, spend time with his friends at the Burwell campground and in Mesa, Arizona where Joe and Jeannie spent the winters. &nbsp;He never knew a stranger and everyone he met was a friend. &nbsp;&nbsp;Surviving family members include wife, Jeannie Dodd, daughter, Michelle Pearson, son Jake (Shavonne) Dodd, stepson Scott (Tiff) Moore, grandchildren: Jericca (Ashton) Makovicka, Alexis (Sam) Folkers, Bailey (Dakota) Reinert, Cassie Dodd, Wyatt Dodd, Tatum and Keely Moore; great-grandchildren Declynn and Alijah Makovicka, Hayden Folkers; nephews: Trevor and Trent Scott; brother-in-law, Dale (Kathy) Scott; step brothers-in-law: Don (Sandy) Kraus, Tom (Dian) Kraus; step sisters-in-law: Janet (Randy) Loughran, Deb (Dallas) Burroughs, Rhonda Greene, the Carol Schroeder Family and the Trotter Family. &nbsp;&nbsp;Preceded in death by dad Jake (Roy) Dodd, mom Irene Getman, stepdad Frank Getman, brother Cub (Clyde) Dodd, in-laws Wayne Scott, Helen Scott, and Eleanor Scott, step sister-in-law, Cheryl Davidson, step brothers-in-law: Herbie Heckman, Jim Davidson, and John Greene, and his beloved dog Misty.

Joe Dodd (1946-2024)

Nancy LaVonne (Cantrell) Willis of Callaway, died on May 17, 2024 at the Callaway District Hospital. She was born on January 15, 1943 to Marion and Lucille (Cool) Cantrell. Nancy was born at her Grandpa Hiram and Grandma Hazel Cool’s home in Callaway.

Nancy started to school at Upper Lodi School, east of Callaway. She attended this country school through the 6th grade and then attended and graduated from the Callaway Public Schools with the Class of 1961.

Following graduation, Nancy began working for Dr. Tom Lucas in Broken Bow. She continued to work in the medical field as she worked for Dr. M.L. Chaloupka and Dr. Ron Sheppard at the Callaway Hospital and Medical Clinic. She was office manager at the Arnold Medical Clinic for 30 years, retiring in 2013.

On October 6, 1962, Nancy married her high school sweetheart and classmate, Harold Junior Willis. They made their home on the ranch near Callaway and farmed and ranched with Junior’s parents. They were blessed with two children: Jeffrey Lane and Julie Diane.

Nancy’s love of her Catholic Faith permeated her life. She was a participant and volunteer in the Cursillo Movement as well as Catholics Encounter Christ. She volunteered and held numerous offices in her beloved St. Boniface Parish. Along with her faith, music also permeated Nancy’s life. She believed her talent as a Clavinova and guitar musician, as well as vocalist, were gifts. And these were gifts to be shared. Her beautiful music was a part of numerous weddings, baptisms, funerals, Ordinations, and First Masses. Her talent was well known in the Diocese of Grand Island.

Nancy’s survivors include her son, Jeff, of Callaway; son-in-law, Gene Ross of Fremont; grandchildren, Hunter (Tasha) Willis, Ellana Willis, Jacob Ross, Jackson Ross; Sister-in-law, Karen Cantrell; Brother and Sister-in-Law, Burt and Carol Willis; Brother-in-Law, James Downey; Nephews and Nieces, Chris Cantrell, Michael Downey, Michaela Hunt, Robert Downey, Patty Ann Rivera, John Downey, Elizabeth Minnick and well as a host of friends.

Preceding Nancy in death include her husband, Junior; Daughter, Julie Ross; Parents, Marion and Lucille Cantrell; Brother, Gary Cantrell; Sister, Marilyn Cantrell; Parents-in-law, Tony and Margaret Willis; Sister-in-Law, Joan Downey; Nephew, Patrick Downey.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway with Father Mike Pampara, officiating.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway.Memorials are suggested to the Callaway District Hospital or St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway. Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Nancy LaVonne (Cantrell) Willis of Callaway, died on May 17, 2024 at the Callaway District Hospital. She was born on January 15, 1943 to Marion and Lucille (Cool) Cantrell. Nancy was born at her Grandpa Hiram and Grandma Hazel Cool’s home in Callaway.Nancy started to school at Upper Lodi School, east of Callaway. She attended this country school through the 6th grade and then attended and graduated from the Callaway Public Schools with the Class of 1961.Following graduation, Nancy began working for Dr. Tom Lucas in Broken Bow. She continued to work in the medical field as she worked for Dr. M.L. Chaloupka and Dr. Ron Sheppard at the Callaway Hospital and Medical Clinic. She was office manager at the Arnold Medical Clinic for 30 years, retiring in 2013.On October 6, 1962, Nancy married her high school sweetheart and classmate, Harold Junior Willis. They made their home on the ranch near Callaway and farmed and ranched with Junior’s parents. They were blessed with two children: Jeffrey Lane and Julie Diane.Nancy’s love of her Catholic Faith permeated her life. She was a participant and volunteer in the Cursillo Movement as well as Catholics Encounter Christ. She volunteered and held numerous offices in her beloved St. Boniface Parish. Along with her faith, music also permeated Nancy’s life. She believed her talent as a Clavinova and guitar musician, as well as vocalist, were gifts. And these were gifts to be shared. Her beautiful music was a part of numerous weddings, baptisms, funerals, Ordinations, and First Masses. Her talent was well known in the Diocese of Grand Island.Nancy’s survivors include her son, Jeff, of Callaway; son-in-law, Gene Ross of Fremont; grandchildren, Hunter (Tasha) Willis, Ellana Willis, Jacob Ross, Jackson Ross; Sister-in-law, Karen Cantrell; Brother and Sister-in-Law, Burt and Carol Willis; Brother-in-Law, James Downey; Nephews and Nieces, Chris Cantrell, Michael Downey, Michaela Hunt, Robert Downey, Patty Ann Rivera, John Downey, Elizabeth Minnick and well as a host of friends.Preceding Nancy in death include her husband, Junior; Daughter, Julie Ross; Parents, Marion and Lucille Cantrell; Brother, Gary Cantrell; Sister, Marilyn Cantrell; Parents-in-law, Tony and Margaret Willis; Sister-in-Law, Joan Downey; Nephew, Patrick Downey.Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway with Father Mike Pampara, officiating.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway.Memorials are suggested to the Callaway District Hospital or St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway. Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Nancy L Willis (1943-2024)

&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn Carole Roderfeld, was born December 20, 1954 in St. Charles, Missouri to Leland Tuepker and Helen Roderfeld. &nbsp;JoAnn attended Colorado State University and received her undergraduate and Master's degrees. She was the first one in her family to receive a college and Master's degree.

&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn worked in Minot, North Dakota, Chicago, Illinois and Denver, Colorado where she was a rehab counselor, and was responsible for obtaining services for special needs students. In Chicago, she worked for numerous city colleges and was made Dean. In Colorado, her job required that she travel the state, so she enjoyed learning about Colorado history. When she retired, she took a part-time job for the Aurora Public Library. &nbsp;While there she made changes to improve the flow of the library and designed a new open/close sign for the library. It was approved by the board and the new sign was made using JoAnn's design. &nbsp;After moving to McCook she worked part-time for St. Patrick Catholic Church. Among the many duties there, she wrote the weekly bulletin. &nbsp;JoAnn loved her church, and the special people and Priests that served there.

&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn was a caregiver to her mother. The largest trip JoAnn ever took was to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. She was proud that she was able to take her mother with her. They shared many laughs and happy memories. They also enjoyed exploring the Sandhills of Nebraska.

&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn's greatest joy was spending time at home with her books and cats. She was an exceptional writer. She could put pen to paper in a way that caught your attention and held your interest. Her father never spoke of his time in the Army Air Corp, where he was a pilot during World War II. JoAnn did some research and found out all the medals he earned while flying over the Hump in the China, Burma, India theater. She also wrote a history of her mother's life, that included what it was like living on a farm during the Depression. It was a significant gift to her siblings to have these detailed events of their parents' lives to give to their children, and to pass on to each generation. JoAnn was an avid reader all her life, as her thousands of books can attest to. Her dad always made the joke that when the other kids were busy doing chores, JoAnn could be found lying on the couch with a book in hand. After going to bed at night, her mother would often find JoAnn under the covers with a flashlight, happily reading. Her sister, Sandi, remembers when JoAnn was very young, having her circle the different alphabet letters in the newspaper because she wanted to learn to read so badly. She never stopped reading since. She collected first edition books and had an extensive collection.

&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn moved to McCook in June in 2002 where she was able to enjoy a peaceful life with her cats, Callie and Orla. She was a pint-sized redhead, but she was mighty in all the things she set out to do, and all the things she accomplished in her life.

&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn passed away Friday afternoon, May 17, 2024 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. &nbsp;She was 69 years of age.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Her siblings include Sandra Adolff, Arvada, CO; Joyce Tuepker (Steve), Littleton, CO; Ronald Tuepker (Nancy), Nevada, MO; Cheryl Tuepker, Nevada, MO; David Tuepker (Carolyn), Englewood, CO; Barbara Armstrong (Neal), Lakewood, CO; and Michael Tuepker, Aurora, CO; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew. She will be greatly missed by her chosen family in McCook, Jill Koenig and family, Kate Seigfried and family, Kayla Wurm, and Jennifer Liess, and many others at St Patrick Catholic Church, and Community Hospital Cardiopulmonary rehab.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May, 22, 2024 from 10 AM - 7 PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. &nbsp;A rosary will follow the visitation, beginning at 7 PM.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook with Father Gary Brethour celebrating. &nbsp;Burial in the St. Patrick Calvary Cemetery of McCook will follow services.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials in JoAnn's name are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church of McCook. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716217369963.jpeg" alt="JoAnn Roderfeld" />
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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn Carole Roderfeld, was born December 20, 1954 in St. Charles, Missouri to Leland Tuepker and Helen Roderfeld. &nbsp;JoAnn attended Colorado State University and received her undergraduate and Master's degrees. She was the first one in her family to receive a college and Master's degree.&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn worked in Minot, North Dakota, Chicago, Illinois and Denver, Colorado where she was a rehab counselor, and was responsible for obtaining services for special needs students. In Chicago, she worked for numerous city colleges and was made Dean. In Colorado, her job required that she travel the state, so she enjoyed learning about Colorado history. When she retired, she took a part-time job for the Aurora Public Library. &nbsp;While there she made changes to improve the flow of the library and designed a new open/close sign for the library. It was approved by the board and the new sign was made using JoAnn's design. &nbsp;After moving to McCook she worked part-time for St. Patrick Catholic Church. Among the many duties there, she wrote the weekly bulletin. &nbsp;JoAnn loved her church, and the special people and Priests that served there.&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn was a caregiver to her mother. The largest trip JoAnn ever took was to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. She was proud that she was able to take her mother with her. They shared many laughs and happy memories. They also enjoyed exploring the Sandhills of Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn's greatest joy was spending time at home with her books and cats. She was an exceptional writer. She could put pen to paper in a way that caught your attention and held your interest. Her father never spoke of his time in the Army Air Corp, where he was a pilot during World War II. JoAnn did some research and found out all the medals he earned while flying over the Hump in the China, Burma, India theater. She also wrote a history of her mother's life, that included what it was like living on a farm during the Depression. It was a significant gift to her siblings to have these detailed events of their parents' lives to give to their children, and to pass on to each generation. JoAnn was an avid reader all her life, as her thousands of books can attest to. Her dad always made the joke that when the other kids were busy doing chores, JoAnn could be found lying on the couch with a book in hand. After going to bed at night, her mother would often find JoAnn under the covers with a flashlight, happily reading. Her sister, Sandi, remembers when JoAnn was very young, having her circle the different alphabet letters in the newspaper because she wanted to learn to read so badly. She never stopped reading since. She collected first edition books and had an extensive collection.&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn moved to McCook in June in 2002 where she was able to enjoy a peaceful life with her cats, Callie and Orla. She was a pint-sized redhead, but she was mighty in all the things she set out to do, and all the things she accomplished in her life.&nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn passed away Friday afternoon, May 17, 2024 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. &nbsp;She was 69 years of age.&nbsp; &nbsp; Her siblings include Sandra Adolff, Arvada, CO; Joyce Tuepker (Steve), Littleton, CO; Ronald Tuepker (Nancy), Nevada, MO; Cheryl Tuepker, Nevada, MO; David Tuepker (Carolyn), Englewood, CO; Barbara Armstrong (Neal), Lakewood, CO; and Michael Tuepker, Aurora, CO; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew. She will be greatly missed by her chosen family in McCook, Jill Koenig and family, Kate Seigfried and family, Kayla Wurm, and Jennifer Liess, and many others at St Patrick Catholic Church, and Community Hospital Cardiopulmonary rehab.&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May, 22, 2024 from 10 AM - 7 PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. &nbsp;A rosary will follow the visitation, beginning at 7 PM.&nbsp; &nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook with Father Gary Brethour celebrating. &nbsp;Burial in the St. Patrick Calvary Cemetery of McCook will follow services.&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials in JoAnn's name are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church of McCook. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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