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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Floyd Ondrak  (1936-2021)

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

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

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

L. Nadean Chandler  (1931-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ronald Jacob "Ron" Ziegler  (1954-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interment will be In the Overton Cemetery.

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

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

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

Shirley A. Noble  (1935-2021)

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

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

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

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

 Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. 

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

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

David Eugene Sydow  (1937-2021)

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

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

Harold "Dean" Pursley  (1932-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joseph 'Joe' Frederick Bauer  (1929-2021)

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

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

Donald Lee Senyard  (1950-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tracy A. Mortensen  (1957-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lyle Eugene Moskal  (1929-2021)

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

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

R. Bruce Haskell  (1928-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aspen Christine McNeilly  (1995-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mary Ellen Dahnke  (1931-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eugene Hans Wurl  (1926-2021)

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

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

Tammy Lightfoot  (1964-2021)

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

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

Lea Mae Messersmith  (1937-2021)

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

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

Aiden Lee Reed  (2021-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eleanor Ellajane 'Jane' Killion  (1926-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

A memorial has been established in his memory.

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

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

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

Paul Eugene Kondy  (1936-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Charles Willard Baxter  (1941-2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert Goings  (1943-2021)

Wanda Lee (Kinsley) Schubauer, age 83, of rural Todd County, South Dakota passed away January 30, 2021 at Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NE of natural causes. She was born August 27, 1937, in rural Todd County, SD to Dell and Bernice (Figert) Kinsley, the youngest of their six children.

Wanda attended a small country elementary school and graduated from Todd County High School in 1955. She received her teaching certificate from Black Hills State Teacher’s College in 1957 and taught school in Todd County 1957-1958.

Wanda married Theodore Maximillian (“Ted”) Schubauer June 20, 1958. They lived in rural Todd County during their 47 years of marriage - operating a dairy farm, raising chickens, gardening, canning and cooking, all while driving seven children to 4-H events all over the neighborhood.&nbsp; She enjoyed crocheting and made colorful afghans for all of her children and grandchildren. Other hobbies included growing a beautiful flower garden including her favorite gladiolus, reading, baking, watching monarch butterflies and solving crossword puzzles.

Wanda gave back to her community by serving for many years on the county election board. &nbsp;She enjoyed trips with Ted for the Rural Electric Association.&nbsp; In her later years, she worked for the Todd County Auditor’s office, the TC Middle School Library and her favorite, the TC High School Library.&nbsp; She thoroughly enjoyed her Ladybug club gatherings, card parties, summer picnics, and family reunions.

Grateful for sharing her life are her seven children, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Michael of Valentine, NE, Tayler (Jaylynn), Alex, Jennifer, Jason (Lizzie) and daughter Ella; Bret, Irving, TX; Joy (Chuck) Gess, Lakewood, CO, Matthew and Michelle; Neil (Toni), Rochester, MN, Elizabeth, Courtney and Travis (Shelby) and son Holden; Brian (Charlene), Malmo, NE, Danielle and Bailee; Carl, rural Todd County and Tammy (Joe) Bodeson, Rapid City, SD.&nbsp; She is also survived by sister Edith Neiss of Rapid City, in-laws Greg and Carol Schubauer, Ferne Schubauer, and Monica Francke, all of Valentine.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband Ted, parents, sisters Mavis Wiedman, Mildred Davenport and Antha Furrey, and brother Berdell Kinsley.

Private family Mass of Christian Burial and memorial service for Wanda Schubauer, age 83, will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; A public graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at noon at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; No visitation will be held.

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 </figure>Wanda Lee (Kinsley) Schubauer, age 83, of rural Todd County, South Dakota passed away January 30, 2021 at Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NE of natural causes. She was born August 27, 1937, in rural Todd County, SD to Dell and Bernice (Figert) Kinsley, the youngest of their six children.Wanda attended a small country elementary school and graduated from Todd County High School in 1955. She received her teaching certificate from Black Hills State Teacher’s College in 1957 and taught school in Todd County 1957-1958.Wanda married Theodore Maximillian (“Ted”) Schubauer June 20, 1958. They lived in rural Todd County during their 47 years of marriage - operating a dairy farm, raising chickens, gardening, canning and cooking, all while driving seven children to 4-H events all over the neighborhood.&nbsp; She enjoyed crocheting and made colorful afghans for all of her children and grandchildren. Other hobbies included growing a beautiful flower garden including her favorite gladiolus, reading, baking, watching monarch butterflies and solving crossword puzzles.Wanda gave back to her community by serving for many years on the county election board. &nbsp;She enjoyed trips with Ted for the Rural Electric Association.&nbsp; In her later years, she worked for the Todd County Auditor’s office, the TC Middle School Library and her favorite, the TC High School Library.&nbsp; She thoroughly enjoyed her Ladybug club gatherings, card parties, summer picnics, and family reunions.Grateful for sharing her life are her seven children, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Michael of Valentine, NE, Tayler (Jaylynn), Alex, Jennifer, Jason (Lizzie) and daughter Ella; Bret, Irving, TX; Joy (Chuck) Gess, Lakewood, CO, Matthew and Michelle; Neil (Toni), Rochester, MN, Elizabeth, Courtney and Travis (Shelby) and son Holden; Brian (Charlene), Malmo, NE, Danielle and Bailee; Carl, rural Todd County and Tammy (Joe) Bodeson, Rapid City, SD.&nbsp; She is also survived by sister Edith Neiss of Rapid City, in-laws Greg and Carol Schubauer, Ferne Schubauer, and Monica Francke, all of Valentine.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband Ted, parents, sisters Mavis Wiedman, Mildred Davenport and Antha Furrey, and brother Berdell Kinsley.Private family Mass of Christian Burial and memorial service for Wanda Schubauer, age 83, will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; A public graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at noon at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; No visitation will be held.

Wanda Lee Schubauer  (1937-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Larry Leon Gift, 70, of Thedford, Nebraska passed away January 14, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born May 25, 1950 in Arnold, Nebraska to Wm. Floyd and Betty (Anderson) Gift. His dad was a mechanic and later worked for the county as a road maintenance man. His mom was a stay-at-home mom who kept him and three other siblings in line. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon graduated from Stapleton High School in Stapleton, Nebrask ain 1968 and went to work the next day for Ken Davis, foreman at the Peter Kiewit Cattle Company ranch. Leon loved checking large pastures on horseback, breaking horses, and working cattle. The winter of 1970-71, he and two other guys were responsible for the care of 5,000 calves. In 1972, he was promoted to a foreman position and put in charge of the North Ranch where he was responsible for calving 650 head of cows. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;When he became engaged to a schoolteacher, Leon moved to Thedford, Nebraska and worked for Emory Daly when Emory was battling cancer. He enjoyed feeding cattle with a team of horses and doing most of the ranch work horseback as that was what he had been doing from 1968-1973 when he worked for Kiewit. He also worked at the Thedford sale barn. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon also did ranch work for several people in the Thedford area, was self-employed as a fence contractor, day-worked, and broke horses. When he worked at Pearson Livestock Equipment as an iron worker, he would go to work early so he could leave early to ride colts while checking cattle at the forest for ranchers. He would get up early enough to ride horses he was breaking for people before going to another job. For 30 years, Leon day-worked for John Warren at the Paxton Ranch. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He married Rosalea Boyer on August 10, 1974, and they adopted two children, Ryan and Ginger, and the family made their home in Thedford, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;When the kids got old enough to be in 4-H, Leon became a 4-H leader, and he enjoyed the horsemanship and reining classes and worked hard to teach those skills as well as horse conformation. Joe Finney and Leon hauled kids to numerous events and taught them how to rope competitively and handle cattle. Joe and Leon organized a snaffle bit futurity, ranch rodeos, and team ropings during the Thomas County fairs. He spent several years in leadership positions. He was an officer on the Thomas County Fair Board, a director of the Thedford High School Rodeo, a state director for the Nebraska High School Rodeo, and helped produce the Thedford Youth Rodeo. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon enjoyed team roping and roped competitively at North Platte, Stapleton, Thedford, Burwell, Arthur, Fuch’s Arena, and many other places. He also participated in ranch rodeos. He was a member and officer of roping clubs and enjoyed putting on ropings. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;His ranch rodeo team was composed of Bruce Switzer of Burwell, Nebraska, Joe Finney of Seneca, Nebraska, and Stan Clark of Burwell, Nebraska. He was more pleased when his horses received the “Best Horse” award than when he got the “Best Cowboy” award. The last year they competed the team won the right to compete at Fort Worth in the 1989 National Ranch Rodeo competition. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon purchased three young geldings in the fall of 2014 and spent a great amount of time training and spending time developing them.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Maude Boyer, and brother-in-law K.J. Boyer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his wife Rosalea; son, Ryan (Abby Barnes) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; daughter, Ginger (Todd) Carr of North Platte, Nebraska; sisters Doris (Tom) Sweet of Glenrock, Wyoming; Sylvia (Don) Jividen of Geneva, Nebraska; brother, Keith (Annette) of North Platte, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Maddy, Cameron, Sierra, Gatlyn, Wesley, and Remmie Carr, and numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A celebration of life will be held May 23, 2021 at the Thomas County Fairgrounds.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Larry Leon Gift, 70, of Thedford, Nebraska passed away January 14, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born May 25, 1950 in Arnold, Nebraska to Wm. Floyd and Betty (Anderson) Gift. His dad was a mechanic and later worked for the county as a road maintenance man. His mom was a stay-at-home mom who kept him and three other siblings in line. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon graduated from Stapleton High School in Stapleton, Nebrask ain 1968 and went to work the next day for Ken Davis, foreman at the Peter Kiewit Cattle Company ranch. Leon loved checking large pastures on horseback, breaking horses, and working cattle. The winter of 1970-71, he and two other guys were responsible for the care of 5,000 calves. In 1972, he was promoted to a foreman position and put in charge of the North Ranch where he was responsible for calving 650 head of cows. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;When he became engaged to a schoolteacher, Leon moved to Thedford, Nebraska and worked for Emory Daly when Emory was battling cancer. He enjoyed feeding cattle with a team of horses and doing most of the ranch work horseback as that was what he had been doing from 1968-1973 when he worked for Kiewit. He also worked at the Thedford sale barn. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon also did ranch work for several people in the Thedford area, was self-employed as a fence contractor, day-worked, and broke horses. When he worked at Pearson Livestock Equipment as an iron worker, he would go to work early so he could leave early to ride colts while checking cattle at the forest for ranchers. He would get up early enough to ride horses he was breaking for people before going to another job. For 30 years, Leon day-worked for John Warren at the Paxton Ranch. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He married Rosalea Boyer on August 10, 1974, and they adopted two children, Ryan and Ginger, and the family made their home in Thedford, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;When the kids got old enough to be in 4-H, Leon became a 4-H leader, and he enjoyed the horsemanship and reining classes and worked hard to teach those skills as well as horse conformation. Joe Finney and Leon hauled kids to numerous events and taught them how to rope competitively and handle cattle. Joe and Leon organized a snaffle bit futurity, ranch rodeos, and team ropings during the Thomas County fairs. He spent several years in leadership positions. He was an officer on the Thomas County Fair Board, a director of the Thedford High School Rodeo, a state director for the Nebraska High School Rodeo, and helped produce the Thedford Youth Rodeo. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon enjoyed team roping and roped competitively at North Platte, Stapleton, Thedford, Burwell, Arthur, Fuch’s Arena, and many other places. He also participated in ranch rodeos. He was a member and officer of roping clubs and enjoyed putting on ropings. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;His ranch rodeo team was composed of Bruce Switzer of Burwell, Nebraska, Joe Finney of Seneca, Nebraska, and Stan Clark of Burwell, Nebraska. He was more pleased when his horses received the “Best Horse” award than when he got the “Best Cowboy” award. The last year they competed the team won the right to compete at Fort Worth in the 1989 National Ranch Rodeo competition. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon purchased three young geldings in the fall of 2014 and spent a great amount of time training and spending time developing them.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Maude Boyer, and brother-in-law K.J. Boyer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his wife Rosalea; son, Ryan (Abby Barnes) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; daughter, Ginger (Todd) Carr of North Platte, Nebraska; sisters Doris (Tom) Sweet of Glenrock, Wyoming; Sylvia (Don) Jividen of Geneva, Nebraska; brother, Keith (Annette) of North Platte, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Maddy, Cameron, Sierra, Gatlyn, Wesley, and Remmie Carr, and numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A celebration of life will be held May 23, 2021 at the Thomas County Fairgrounds.

Leon Gift  (1950-2021)

Lois Louise Morrison passed away peacefully January 28, 2021, at Quality Senior Villages in Broken Bow, Nebraska at the age of 100 years after living a long, healthy lifestyle.

Lois was born Sept 11, 1920, to Port and Elva Whaley Johnson at their rural home north of Callaway, Nebraska. The farm family played together by attending barn dances, playing cards, singing, and dancing, playing croquet, and swimming at the river.&nbsp; Lois played with her dolls and clomped around in her high-heeled shoes, developing her future style and appearance. Her siblings, Harold, Wilma, and Veva Dee were close companions throughout their entire lives.

Lois attended Spring Creek School and graduated from Callaway High School with the class of 1940.

In 1945 Lois married Charles “Buzzy” H Jacquot.&nbsp; They began a farming life in Dale Valley west of Merna, Nebraska.&nbsp; Lois still owned the three quarters that Buzzy and she bought, farmed, and paid for before his death in 1958. Three children were born Connie Jean, Janet Kay, and Daniel Charles during their 13 years of marriage.

In 1961, Lois married Richard M Edwards from Broken Bow and one daughter, Julie Ann, was born when Lois was 46 years old, being pregnant the same time as Connie, her oldest daughter.&nbsp; Julie kept Mom “young at heart”, especially after Dick passed away in 1981.

Lois married Lawrence (Bud) Morrison from Arnold, Nebraska on January 12, 1991. They lived in North Platte, Nebraska until his death in December 1999. Lois was a true partner for Bud as they hunted, fished, traveled, danced and entertained together throughout their 70’s. &nbsp;Bud’s sons and wives Howard &amp; Linda, and Duane &amp; Barb gave Lois &amp; her family their unconditional love &amp; support during the remainder of her life.

Her final years were spent living at Off Broadway and Quality Senior Villages, being one of the longest living tenants in each facility.

Music was a passion that led her to many places such as Comstock Country, the Leiderkranz in Grand Island, NE, Branson, MO, and Nashville, TN. One of the earliest thrills was dancing to Big Band music at Sargent’s Oscar’s Palladium.

&nbsp;She was never too old for fun and adventure as “you only live once, kid!” One example was camping and riding on a 4-wheeler through the Platte River at 85 years old; sitting in a rainstorm to hear Kenny Rogers, riding on a hay rack in the pasture at Callaway reunions, and travelling to California alone at 19 years old. At 100 she still wanted to know, “Where shall we go? Come on.”

After being baptized into the Catholic Church as an adult, she devoted her time &amp; talents to the Anselmo and Broken Bow Catholic communities. She was active in the local Right to Life program. The American Auxiliary also benefited by her 72-year membership.

The priority in her life was loving &amp; appreciating her family. Every birth, wedding, birthday, picnic or gathering was attended with enthusiasm and food. Much of her time was spent caring for the health of her mother and husbands. &nbsp;In spite of losing loved ones, she had much fortitude and hopefulness to continue, always giving credit to her children and her Catholic faith for that strength.

Her last celebration was her 100th&nbsp;birthday party in 2020.&nbsp; She graciously welcomed guests in the QSV courtyard and joined the family for the evening meal.

Lois is survived by daughters Connie (Roger) Carroll of Broken Bow, NE, Janet Hill of Holdrege, NE, Julie (Mark) Watson of Sacramento, CA, and son Daniel (Sandy) Jacquot of Colorado Springs, CO; stepson Duane (Barb) Morrison of Douglas, WY and step daughter-in-law, Linda Morrison of Omaha, NE; 10 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, 4 siblings and two sons-in-law, Dean Hill and Howard Morrison.

Celebration of Life Services are Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow, NE with Father Jim Hunt officiating. The funeral service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;A Rosary will be held at 9:30 am at the St. Joseph Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Dale Catholic Cemetery northwest of Merna, NE.

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 </figure>Lois Louise Morrison passed away peacefully January 28, 2021, at Quality Senior Villages in Broken Bow, Nebraska at the age of 100 years after living a long, healthy lifestyle.Lois was born Sept 11, 1920, to Port and Elva Whaley Johnson at their rural home north of Callaway, Nebraska. The farm family played together by attending barn dances, playing cards, singing, and dancing, playing croquet, and swimming at the river.&nbsp; Lois played with her dolls and clomped around in her high-heeled shoes, developing her future style and appearance. Her siblings, Harold, Wilma, and Veva Dee were close companions throughout their entire lives.Lois attended Spring Creek School and graduated from Callaway High School with the class of 1940.In 1945 Lois married Charles “Buzzy” H Jacquot.&nbsp; They began a farming life in Dale Valley west of Merna, Nebraska.&nbsp; Lois still owned the three quarters that Buzzy and she bought, farmed, and paid for before his death in 1958. Three children were born Connie Jean, Janet Kay, and Daniel Charles during their 13 years of marriage.In 1961, Lois married Richard M Edwards from Broken Bow and one daughter, Julie Ann, was born when Lois was 46 years old, being pregnant the same time as Connie, her oldest daughter.&nbsp; Julie kept Mom “young at heart”, especially after Dick passed away in 1981.Lois married Lawrence (Bud) Morrison from Arnold, Nebraska on January 12, 1991. They lived in North Platte, Nebraska until his death in December 1999. Lois was a true partner for Bud as they hunted, fished, traveled, danced and entertained together throughout their 70’s. &nbsp;Bud’s sons and wives Howard &amp; Linda, and Duane &amp; Barb gave Lois &amp; her family their unconditional love &amp; support during the remainder of her life.Her final years were spent living at Off Broadway and Quality Senior Villages, being one of the longest living tenants in each facility.Music was a passion that led her to many places such as Comstock Country, the Leiderkranz in Grand Island, NE, Branson, MO, and Nashville, TN. One of the earliest thrills was dancing to Big Band music at Sargent’s Oscar’s Palladium.&nbsp;She was never too old for fun and adventure as “you only live once, kid!” One example was camping and riding on a 4-wheeler through the Platte River at 85 years old; sitting in a rainstorm to hear Kenny Rogers, riding on a hay rack in the pasture at Callaway reunions, and travelling to California alone at 19 years old. At 100 she still wanted to know, “Where shall we go? Come on.”After being baptized into the Catholic Church as an adult, she devoted her time &amp; talents to the Anselmo and Broken Bow Catholic communities. She was active in the local Right to Life program. The American Auxiliary also benefited by her 72-year membership.The priority in her life was loving &amp; appreciating her family. Every birth, wedding, birthday, picnic or gathering was attended with enthusiasm and food. Much of her time was spent caring for the health of her mother and husbands. &nbsp;In spite of losing loved ones, she had much fortitude and hopefulness to continue, always giving credit to her children and her Catholic faith for that strength.Her last celebration was her 100th&nbsp;birthday party in 2020.&nbsp; She graciously welcomed guests in the QSV courtyard and joined the family for the evening meal.Lois is survived by daughters Connie (Roger) Carroll of Broken Bow, NE, Janet Hill of Holdrege, NE, Julie (Mark) Watson of Sacramento, CA, and son Daniel (Sandy) Jacquot of Colorado Springs, CO; stepson Duane (Barb) Morrison of Douglas, WY and step daughter-in-law, Linda Morrison of Omaha, NE; 10 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, 4 siblings and two sons-in-law, Dean Hill and Howard Morrison.Celebration of Life Services are Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow, NE with Father Jim Hunt officiating. The funeral service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;A Rosary will be held at 9:30 am at the St. Joseph Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Dale Catholic Cemetery northwest of Merna, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St Joseph’s Altar Society aka PCCW, or Madonna Rehabilitation, Lincoln, NE or Quality Senior Villages. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, with family greeting 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. An online guest book may be signed for words of encouragement of remembrance at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.

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