&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeanette M. Burkhalter, age 61, a resident of Bird City, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; Jeanette was born on February 21, 1959. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Kevin, of Bird City, KS; her daughter, Jenna Dare (Jonathan) of Byers, CO; her son, Beau Brukhalter of McDonald, KS; a son-in-law, Tim Rippe of Ludell, KS; and a brother, Doug Downing (Margaret) of McCook, NE. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Friday morning, January 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benkelman, NE with Father Matt Eickhoff as celebrant.&nbsp; Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, NE. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening, January 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Mountain time at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benkelman, NE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggest to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Alter Society and Choir of Benkelman, NE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeanette M. Burkhalter, age 61, a resident of Bird City, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; Jeanette was born on February 21, 1959. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Kevin, of Bird City, KS; her daughter, Jenna Dare (Jonathan) of Byers, CO; her son, Beau Brukhalter of McDonald, KS; a son-in-law, Tim Rippe of Ludell, KS; and a brother, Doug Downing (Margaret) of McCook, NE. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Friday morning, January 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benkelman, NE with Father Matt Eickhoff as celebrant.&nbsp; Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, NE. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening, January 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Mountain time at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benkelman, NE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggest to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Alter Society and Choir of Benkelman, NE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com.

Jeanette M. Burkhalter  (1959-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Delores "Dee" Peckman passed away on Saturday, January 09, 2021.&nbsp; She was born on June 19, 1922. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday January 15, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be on Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 12-7 p.m. at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Delores "Dee" Peckman passed away on Saturday, January 09, 2021.&nbsp; She was born on June 19, 1922. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday January 15, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be on Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 12-7 p.m. at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska.

Mary Delores "Dee" Peckmann  (1922-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Darrell Eugene 'Dick' Leibert passed away on January 8, 2021 at Roselane Nursing Home in Loup City, Nebraska where he was a resident since October 2020.&nbsp; Dick was born to Howard and Almedia Leibert in Sargent, Nebraska on September 27, 1934.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;After graduating high school in Sargent, he started trucking with cousins, Roger and Rex Leibert.&nbsp; He married Shirley Sue Wells on June 26, 1954.&nbsp; They moved to Omaha, Nebraska where Dick worked for J.I.Case. &nbsp;To this union, first son Steve was born in Omaha in 1954.&nbsp; After a few years they moved back to Sargent and lived on the George Leibert homestead north of town.&nbsp; Shortly after moving back a second son Richard was born in 1957.&nbsp; In 1958 Tim joined the family and Dick went to work for Co-op sometime later.&nbsp;&nbsp; In 1962 Terry was born completing the family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dick joined the Sargent Fire Department in the late 1960’s and became an EMT and also the Civil Defense Director for the Department.&nbsp; In August 1969, L and L Service was started by Dick and good friend Keith Landon.&nbsp; In 1972 they formed L and L Trucking, hauling their own fuel as well as cattle and grain.&nbsp; They ran a gas station/convenience store until his wife Shirley passed away in 2004. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dick enjoyed visiting with friends, reading his books on war history, having coffee at Trotters and going to the casinos now and then.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dick is survived by his Sister, Conni Bomberger, sons Richard and wife Rosemary, Tim and wife Terri, and Terry and wife Terese: 8 grandchildren, Vince, Becky, Eric, Tony, Chris, Ashley, Zack and Carley.&nbsp; He is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dick was preceded in death by his wife Shirley; his infant sister (Donna; his parents Howard and Almedia Leibert; a son Steve Leibert; daughter-in-law, Yvonne Leibert; and brother-in-law, Marlin Bomberger. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside service will be Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Sargent, NE. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Sargent Fire Department. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 12th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;for words of encouragement or remembrance.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Darrell Eugene 'Dick' Leibert passed away on January 8, 2021 at Roselane Nursing Home in Loup City, Nebraska where he was a resident since October 2020.&nbsp; Dick was born to Howard and Almedia Leibert in Sargent, Nebraska on September 27, 1934.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;After graduating high school in Sargent, he started trucking with cousins, Roger and Rex Leibert.&nbsp; He married Shirley Sue Wells on June 26, 1954.&nbsp; They moved to Omaha, Nebraska where Dick worked for J.I.Case. &nbsp;To this union, first son Steve was born in Omaha in 1954.&nbsp; After a few years they moved back to Sargent and lived on the George Leibert homestead north of town.&nbsp; Shortly after moving back a second son Richard was born in 1957.&nbsp; In 1958 Tim joined the family and Dick went to work for Co-op sometime later.&nbsp;&nbsp; In 1962 Terry was born completing the family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dick joined the Sargent Fire Department in the late 1960’s and became an EMT and also the Civil Defense Director for the Department.&nbsp; In August 1969, L and L Service was started by Dick and good friend Keith Landon.&nbsp; In 1972 they formed L and L Trucking, hauling their own fuel as well as cattle and grain.&nbsp; They ran a gas station/convenience store until his wife Shirley passed away in 2004. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dick enjoyed visiting with friends, reading his books on war history, having coffee at Trotters and going to the casinos now and then.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dick is survived by his Sister, Conni Bomberger, sons Richard and wife Rosemary, Tim and wife Terri, and Terry and wife Terese: 8 grandchildren, Vince, Becky, Eric, Tony, Chris, Ashley, Zack and Carley.&nbsp; He is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dick was preceded in death by his wife Shirley; his infant sister (Donna; his parents Howard and Almedia Leibert; a son Steve Leibert; daughter-in-law, Yvonne Leibert; and brother-in-law, Marlin Bomberger. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside service will be Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Sargent, NE. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Sargent Fire Department. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 12th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;for words of encouragement or remembrance.

Darrell Eugene 'Dick' Leibert  (1934-2021)

Thomas Charles Dunphy, age 77, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died December 21, 2020 at home.&nbsp;

He was born January 14, 1943 in New York, NY, son of Richard T. and Marjorie M. (Wills) Dunphy.&nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas married Bonny Kirsten on February 13, 1965 at Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; While serving in the Air Force they lived in Guam, Missouri, Hawaii, Illinois, Ohio and Germany and California before returning to Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp; To this union a son and daughter were born, Thomas II, and Stephanie

He served in the Air Force for 28 years and retired in 1990.

His wife preceded him in death on April 11, 2017.

Survivors include son, Thomas (Charity) Dunphy II of Gothenburg, NE; daughter, Stephanie Janette Rucker of Columbus, OH ; Step Son, Darren (Karen) Knoell of Omaha, NE;&nbsp; two sister in laws, Janet Ostendorf of Gothenburg, NE, Alyce (Nick) Schaaf of Emmet, NE;&nbsp; five grandchildren; Avery, Bethany, and Brogan Dunphy, Jordan and Cameron Rucker;&nbsp; three sisters, Meg Dunphy of New York, NY, Mary Dunphy, and Ellen (Peter) Grabowski of FL;&nbsp; brother, John&nbsp; Dunphy of Nashville, TN.

Thomas was preceded in death by wife, Bonny Dunphy; his parents Richard and Marjorie Alice (Wills) Dunphy; in-laws, Opal A. and Everett L. Kristein; and brothers-in-law, Brian Wagenaar and Richard Ostendorf.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 15, 2021 at&nbsp; Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.

Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.

Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department, 602 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138.

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 </figure>Thomas Charles Dunphy, age 77, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died December 21, 2020 at home.&nbsp;He was born January 14, 1943 in New York, NY, son of Richard T. and Marjorie M. (Wills) Dunphy.&nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas married Bonny Kirsten on February 13, 1965 at Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; While serving in the Air Force they lived in Guam, Missouri, Hawaii, Illinois, Ohio and Germany and California before returning to Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp; To this union a son and daughter were born, Thomas II, and StephanieHe served in the Air Force for 28 years and retired in 1990.His wife preceded him in death on April 11, 2017.Survivors include son, Thomas (Charity) Dunphy II of Gothenburg, NE; daughter, Stephanie Janette Rucker of Columbus, OH ; Step Son, Darren (Karen) Knoell of Omaha, NE;&nbsp; two sister in laws, Janet Ostendorf of Gothenburg, NE, Alyce (Nick) Schaaf of Emmet, NE;&nbsp; five grandchildren; Avery, Bethany, and Brogan Dunphy, Jordan and Cameron Rucker;&nbsp; three sisters, Meg Dunphy of New York, NY, Mary Dunphy, and Ellen (Peter) Grabowski of FL;&nbsp; brother, John&nbsp; Dunphy of Nashville, TN.Thomas was preceded in death by wife, Bonny Dunphy; his parents Richard and Marjorie Alice (Wills) Dunphy; in-laws, Opal A. and Everett L. Kristein; and brothers-in-law, Brian Wagenaar and Richard Ostendorf.Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 15, 2021 at&nbsp; Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department, 602 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138.

Thomas Charles Dunphy  (1943-2020)

Jennie Mae Thompson, age 65 of rural Overton, Nebraska passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at her home north of Overton. Jennie was born October 25, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska to Carl and Betty (Korbes) Huffaker. She attended school in Omaha and graduated from Omaha North High school. She was united in marriage to Vernon E. Thompson on January 5, 1974, in Omaha. To this union two children were born, Vernon, Jr. and Angela. The couple moved to Elm Creek, Nebraska for a brief time and then to Overton, Nebraska in 1982. She was a babysitter for the Shafer family and later was a custodian for the Overton Public Schools for six years. She enjoyed camping, quilting, spending time with friends, being outdoors, black powder shoots but most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Vernon of Overton, Nebraska; son, Vernon, Jr. and wife Carrie of Overton, Nebraska; daughter, Angela and husband Ricki Runge of Elm Creek, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Hailey and husband Jonathan Lyman of Seymour, Missouri, Cody Runge, Riley Runge and Casey Runge all of Elm Creek, Nebraska; brothers, George Huffaker, Mike Huffaker and Peter Huffaker, sisters; Carol Moore and Clara Wesley as well aunts, uncles, extended family and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Joseph, brothers-in-law, David Moore and Bill Thompson, mother and father-in-law, Verne and Beulah Thompson. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska. Face coverings will be required. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Reverend Venedith Vargas, officiating. Face coverings will be required. The Funeral service will be live streamed via the Reynolds-Love Facebook page. Interment will be in the Overton Cemetery at Overton, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the Thompson family for later designation.

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

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 </figure>Jennie Mae Thompson, age 65 of rural Overton, Nebraska passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at her home north of Overton. Jennie was born October 25, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska to Carl and Betty (Korbes) Huffaker. She attended school in Omaha and graduated from Omaha North High school. She was united in marriage to Vernon E. Thompson on January 5, 1974, in Omaha. To this union two children were born, Vernon, Jr. and Angela. The couple moved to Elm Creek, Nebraska for a brief time and then to Overton, Nebraska in 1982. She was a babysitter for the Shafer family and later was a custodian for the Overton Public Schools for six years. She enjoyed camping, quilting, spending time with friends, being outdoors, black powder shoots but most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Vernon of Overton, Nebraska; son, Vernon, Jr. and wife Carrie of Overton, Nebraska; daughter, Angela and husband Ricki Runge of Elm Creek, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Hailey and husband Jonathan Lyman of Seymour, Missouri, Cody Runge, Riley Runge and Casey Runge all of Elm Creek, Nebraska; brothers, George Huffaker, Mike Huffaker and Peter Huffaker, sisters; Carol Moore and Clara Wesley as well aunts, uncles, extended family and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Joseph, brothers-in-law, David Moore and Bill Thompson, mother and father-in-law, Verne and Beulah Thompson. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska. Face coverings will be required. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Reverend Venedith Vargas, officiating. Face coverings will be required. The Funeral service will be live streamed via the Reynolds-Love Facebook page. Interment will be in the Overton Cemetery at Overton, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the Thompson family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Jennie Mae Thompson  (1955-2021)

Bernice Pebley, age 84, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.

She was born on September 15, 1936 in Lexington, Nebraska, to Wesley and Else (Rickertsen) Biehl. Bernice received her education from the Lexington Public Schools, graduating from Lexington High School with the class of 1954. She went on to further her education at the Colorado Women’s College in Denver for two years.

She was united in marriage to Phillip R. “Phil” Pebley on December 29, 1957, at the Presbyterian Church in Lexington. Two daughters were blessed to this marriage: Kristi and Lisa. Bernice was a homemaker and kept busy raising her daughters. She was a 4-H Leader and past Deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, where she was also a member of the Presbyterian Women’s Club.

She enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking and was an avid reader. The couple enjoyed attending the dances at Miller, Nebraska in their younger years.

Survivors include her daughters, Kristi and Lisa Pebley of Lexington, NE; brothers, Jim (Marilyn) Biehl of Lexington, NE and Buss (Carolynn) Biehl of Kearney, NE; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phil in 2015; nephew, Roger Biehl and great-nephew, Jason Lans.

A Graveside Service will be on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Eddie Mariel officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or Dawson County 4-H Café.

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 </figure>Bernice Pebley, age 84, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.She was born on September 15, 1936 in Lexington, Nebraska, to Wesley and Else (Rickertsen) Biehl. Bernice received her education from the Lexington Public Schools, graduating from Lexington High School with the class of 1954. She went on to further her education at the Colorado Women’s College in Denver for two years.She was united in marriage to Phillip R. “Phil” Pebley on December 29, 1957, at the Presbyterian Church in Lexington. Two daughters were blessed to this marriage: Kristi and Lisa. Bernice was a homemaker and kept busy raising her daughters. She was a 4-H Leader and past Deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, where she was also a member of the Presbyterian Women’s Club.She enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking and was an avid reader. The couple enjoyed attending the dances at Miller, Nebraska in their younger years.Survivors include her daughters, Kristi and Lisa Pebley of Lexington, NE; brothers, Jim (Marilyn) Biehl of Lexington, NE and Buss (Carolynn) Biehl of Kearney, NE; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phil in 2015; nephew, Roger Biehl and great-nephew, Jason Lans.A Graveside Service will be on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Eddie Mariel officiating.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska.Memorials are kindly suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or Dawson County 4-H Café.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Bernice Pebley  (1936-2021)

Earl LaVern Dailey, age 89, of Arnold, Nebraska departed this life on January 7, 2021 in Arnold.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Arnold,NE with Pastors Ben Eickhoff and Frank Scott officiating.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors will be held on 1:00 PM at the Arnold Cemetery.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary/Arnold Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp; A visitation will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Arnold with the family greeting friends 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Arnold Fire and Rescue or the Sandhills Out Reach Charity (SORC).&nbsp;

Earl was born on April 1, 1931 to Clayton and Mabel (Lewis) Dailey south of Arnold, Nebraska in Lincoln County.&nbsp; He attended country school in Yucca Valley, Loyal, and Lower Powell, then attended High School in Arnold, graduating in 1948.&nbsp; Earl enlisted in the US Army on January 3, 1952 and was discharged on December 16, 1953.&nbsp; Earl was married to Ila Ann Jensen on April 20, 1952.&nbsp; After his service Earl and Ila moved back to Nebraska.&nbsp; In 1958 Earl and Ila added a son Dennis Eugene Dailey.&nbsp; The family lived between Callaway and Cozad in Nebraska for 15 years before moving back to the Arnold area.&nbsp; Earl did custom work and worked with cattle. He loved his horses, roping the calves, and attending brandings.&nbsp;

Earl was preceded in death by his wife Ila, a son Dennis, his parents, a brother Donald and wife Beverly, a brother Kenneth, a sister Katherine and her husband Clark Armstrong, and a brother-in-law Earl Webster.

He is survived by two grandsons, Brent (Leah Underwool) Dailey of Oconto, NE, Steven Dailey of McCook, NE; a granddaughter Dennette Breckenridge of Virginia, MN; six great grandchildren; his sister Ester Webster of North Platte, NE; special niece Becky Dailey of Arnold, NE; a brother-in-law Gayle Miller of Kearney, NE; nephews John (Lana) Webster, Dan (Jo) Dailey of Long Pine, NE,&nbsp; Cliff (Pat) Dailey of Hyannis, NE, Lemoyne (Rhonda) Dailey of Thedford, NE, Robert (Debbie) Sailor of Curtis, NE, Doug (Rachel) Miller of Tucson, AZ; and a niece Ann (Mike) Wescott of Gibbon, NE.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Earl LaVern Dailey, age 89, of Arnold, Nebraska departed this life on January 7, 2021 in Arnold.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Arnold,NE with Pastors Ben Eickhoff and Frank Scott officiating.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors will be held on 1:00 PM at the Arnold Cemetery.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary/Arnold Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp; A visitation will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Arnold with the family greeting friends 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Arnold Fire and Rescue or the Sandhills Out Reach Charity (SORC).&nbsp;Earl was born on April 1, 1931 to Clayton and Mabel (Lewis) Dailey south of Arnold, Nebraska in Lincoln County.&nbsp; He attended country school in Yucca Valley, Loyal, and Lower Powell, then attended High School in Arnold, graduating in 1948.&nbsp; Earl enlisted in the US Army on January 3, 1952 and was discharged on December 16, 1953.&nbsp; Earl was married to Ila Ann Jensen on April 20, 1952.&nbsp; After his service Earl and Ila moved back to Nebraska.&nbsp; In 1958 Earl and Ila added a son Dennis Eugene Dailey.&nbsp; The family lived between Callaway and Cozad in Nebraska for 15 years before moving back to the Arnold area.&nbsp; Earl did custom work and worked with cattle. He loved his horses, roping the calves, and attending brandings.&nbsp;Earl was preceded in death by his wife Ila, a son Dennis, his parents, a brother Donald and wife Beverly, a brother Kenneth, a sister Katherine and her husband Clark Armstrong, and a brother-in-law Earl Webster.He is survived by two grandsons, Brent (Leah Underwool) Dailey of Oconto, NE, Steven Dailey of McCook, NE; a granddaughter Dennette Breckenridge of Virginia, MN; six great grandchildren; his sister Ester Webster of North Platte, NE; special niece Becky Dailey of Arnold, NE; a brother-in-law Gayle Miller of Kearney, NE; nephews John (Lana) Webster, Dan (Jo) Dailey of Long Pine, NE,&nbsp; Cliff (Pat) Dailey of Hyannis, NE, Lemoyne (Rhonda) Dailey of Thedford, NE, Robert (Debbie) Sailor of Curtis, NE, Doug (Rachel) Miller of Tucson, AZ; and a niece Ann (Mike) Wescott of Gibbon, NE.&nbsp;

Earl LaVern Dailey  (1931-2021)

Jackie Louise (Pahl) Lashley died at peace on January 8, 2021 at the age of 71. She was born on September 22, 1949 to Dr. Benjamin H. Pahl and Eula (Billie) Louise Warehime Pahl in Kearney, Nebraska where she attended school. On January 3, 1970 she was united in marriage to Michael G. Lashley and to this union two children were born: Benjamin Allen and Amy Jo. Her family moved to North Platte, Nebraska in March of 1973 and Jackie was a stay-at-home mom.

Through the years, she enjoyed working at Whitaker Furniture,&nbsp; Century 21 Wilkinson Agency, Chamber of Commerce, and retired in 2015 from Commercial Investment Services Stefka Agency.

Jackie’s college education was interrupted by marriage and children, but she always believed education was important. While working full time, married with two teenagers at home, she took classes and graduated in 1991, from the last graduating class of Kearney State College before it became UNK.

Jackie enjoyed attending plays and shopping with friends, traveling, playing golf and bridge, dogs, and yard work. Most of all, she enjoyed watching her son and daughter grow, marry and become contributing members of this community while being a good example to their children.

Jackie attended many churches beginning and ending with the Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher and on the church councils. She believed in salvation through Jesus.

Jackie was a founding member of Chapter HO in P.E.O. She cherished this sisterhood and counted it’s members among her oldest and closest friends.

She was preceded by her parents; and a brother-in-law, Jon Welty.

She is survived by her children, Ben (Libby) Lashley, Amy (Brian) Johnston; grandchildren, Morgan, Maggie, and Maya Lashley, Skyler and River Johnston; Gil Wilkinson, his siblings, sons, and their families who so warmly welcomed Jackie into their family; one sister, Bobbie Welty and her boys and their families in Tennessee; and many good friends.

Memorials may be made to further education for women: P.E.O. Star Scholarship or Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation.

A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Book signing will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January, 11, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte. &nbsp;Services will be held following all current health directives regarding Covid-19. The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page.

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 </figure>Jackie Louise (Pahl) Lashley died at peace on January 8, 2021 at the age of 71. She was born on September 22, 1949 to Dr. Benjamin H. Pahl and Eula (Billie) Louise Warehime Pahl in Kearney, Nebraska where she attended school. On January 3, 1970 she was united in marriage to Michael G. Lashley and to this union two children were born: Benjamin Allen and Amy Jo. Her family moved to North Platte, Nebraska in March of 1973 and Jackie was a stay-at-home mom.Through the years, she enjoyed working at Whitaker Furniture,&nbsp; Century 21 Wilkinson Agency, Chamber of Commerce, and retired in 2015 from Commercial Investment Services Stefka Agency.Jackie’s college education was interrupted by marriage and children, but she always believed education was important. While working full time, married with two teenagers at home, she took classes and graduated in 1991, from the last graduating class of Kearney State College before it became UNK.Jackie enjoyed attending plays and shopping with friends, traveling, playing golf and bridge, dogs, and yard work. Most of all, she enjoyed watching her son and daughter grow, marry and become contributing members of this community while being a good example to their children.Jackie attended many churches beginning and ending with the Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher and on the church councils. She believed in salvation through Jesus.Jackie was a founding member of Chapter HO in P.E.O. She cherished this sisterhood and counted it’s members among her oldest and closest friends.She was preceded by her parents; and a brother-in-law, Jon Welty.She is survived by her children, Ben (Libby) Lashley, Amy (Brian) Johnston; grandchildren, Morgan, Maggie, and Maya Lashley, Skyler and River Johnston; Gil Wilkinson, his siblings, sons, and their families who so warmly welcomed Jackie into their family; one sister, Bobbie Welty and her boys and their families in Tennessee; and many good friends.Memorials may be made to further education for women: P.E.O. Star Scholarship or Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation.A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Book signing will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January, 11, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte. &nbsp;Services will be held following all current health directives regarding Covid-19. The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page.

Jackie Louise Lashley  (1949-2021)

Marlyn Joan "Jo" Adkins, of Sutherland, Nebraska died in North Platte, Nebraska on Tuesday, January 6, 2021, at the age of 83.

Jo was born January 2, 1938, near Lance Creek, Wyoming, the youngest of five children born to Harvey and Goldie Overman. Jo grew up in Wyoming and received her education in the Lusk and Torrington areas. When she was a teen and young adult, Jo worked as a waitress alongside her mother in many of the cafes in Torrington.

While working at a cafe, Jo met Keith Adkins, a young man working in town for the Union Pacific Railroad. The two married on September 3, 1960, at Reno, Nevada. To this union four children, Mollie, Cassie, Scott and Clark, were born.

The couple moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1962 with Mollie. By 1970 the family had grown and Jo and Keith realized the enjoyment of rural living so they moved to Sutherland, Nebraska. Life now included horses, cattle and open space for the kids. While Keith worked on the railroad, Jo held down the fort wrangling kids, horses and cattle while he was gone. As a family, everyone pitched in to cowboy, check cows, pull calves, butcher chickens and can the corn and garden goodies.

Jo was a loving wife and a great mom to her children and all their friends. There was always coffee on and room for one more at her table and George Strait music playing in the background. When Keith suddenly passed away in 1981, Jo found herself with three teenagers and a little one under two so she went back to the workforce. She worked at Super Foods for Dean and Kathy Kealy in Sutherland and Wallace and later at Super Stop. She eventually retired at the tender age of 74 from Ozzie's where she worked for Steve and Vicki Osborn.

In 1984, Jo got the best promotion ever, she was now Grammy! Over the years, she was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, with another due in April.

Jo will be greatly missed by her daughters, Mollie Duncan, of Torrington, WY, Cassie (Sean) Hoffman, of Sutherland, NE; sons, Scott (Dawn) Adkins, of North PlatteNE and Clark (Amber Pierce) Adkins, of Sioux Falls, SD, and bonus son, Scott Jones, of Mullen, NE; sister, Frances Dodson, of Torrington, WY; as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and beloved nieces, nephews and other family.

Along with her husband, Keith, Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Goldie Overman; sisters, Vergie Overman, Norma 'Shorty' Neifert; brother, Harver Overman; and son-in-law, Jim Duncan.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Sutherland Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery. For those unable to attend, services will be recorded and posted to odeanchapel.com.

Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, NE, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Sutherland Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

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 </figure>Marlyn Joan "Jo" Adkins, of Sutherland, Nebraska died in North Platte, Nebraska on Tuesday, January 6, 2021, at the age of 83.Jo was born January 2, 1938, near Lance Creek, Wyoming, the youngest of five children born to Harvey and Goldie Overman. Jo grew up in Wyoming and received her education in the Lusk and Torrington areas. When she was a teen and young adult, Jo worked as a waitress alongside her mother in many of the cafes in Torrington.While working at a cafe, Jo met Keith Adkins, a young man working in town for the Union Pacific Railroad. The two married on September 3, 1960, at Reno, Nevada. To this union four children, Mollie, Cassie, Scott and Clark, were born.The couple moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1962 with Mollie. By 1970 the family had grown and Jo and Keith realized the enjoyment of rural living so they moved to Sutherland, Nebraska. Life now included horses, cattle and open space for the kids. While Keith worked on the railroad, Jo held down the fort wrangling kids, horses and cattle while he was gone. As a family, everyone pitched in to cowboy, check cows, pull calves, butcher chickens and can the corn and garden goodies.Jo was a loving wife and a great mom to her children and all their friends. There was always coffee on and room for one more at her table and George Strait music playing in the background. When Keith suddenly passed away in 1981, Jo found herself with three teenagers and a little one under two so she went back to the workforce. She worked at Super Foods for Dean and Kathy Kealy in Sutherland and Wallace and later at Super Stop. She eventually retired at the tender age of 74 from Ozzie's where she worked for Steve and Vicki Osborn.In 1984, Jo got the best promotion ever, she was now Grammy! Over the years, she was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, with another due in April.Jo will be greatly missed by her daughters, Mollie Duncan, of Torrington, WY, Cassie (Sean) Hoffman, of Sutherland, NE; sons, Scott (Dawn) Adkins, of North PlatteNE and Clark (Amber Pierce) Adkins, of Sioux Falls, SD, and bonus son, Scott Jones, of Mullen, NE; sister, Frances Dodson, of Torrington, WY; as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and beloved nieces, nephews and other family.Along with her husband, Keith, Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Goldie Overman; sisters, Vergie Overman, Norma 'Shorty' Neifert; brother, Harver Overman; and son-in-law, Jim Duncan.Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Sutherland Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery. For those unable to attend, services will be recorded and posted to odeanchapel.com.Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, NE, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Sutherland Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Marlyn Joan "Jo" Adkins  (1938-2021)

Gene Kenneth Wood, age 68, of Mason City, NE passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Mason City, NE.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Doug Deneui officiating. Burial will be in the Mason City Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 12:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. 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>&nbsp;for words of encouragement or remembrance. Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.

Gene was born February 14, 1952 in Kearney, NE to Kenneth and Lois (Beman) Wood. He graduated from Ord High School in 1971. Gene was drafted in August 1972 and served during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Alaska and was a fire fighter for the Army until August 1974. After returning home Gene served 4 years in the reserves and continued his education.

He had a mechanics shop in Berwyn, drove truck, and lastly had a heating and air business until he no longer was able to work due to his health.

Gene was always there to help anyone in need and was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed learning and loved to try and figure things out. He never met a stranger, loved to visit with people, and telling stories to his family. He was also interested in the family genealogy. Gene was a member of the American Legion and served on the Village Board in Mason City.

Gene is survived by children Tina Camberos of Ohio, Tawnia Krause of Kearney, NE, Tara Spiehs of Indiana, Travis Wood of South Carolina, and Megan Wood of Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; brothers and sisters Barbara (Gary) Petska of Omaha, NE, Lonnie (Betty) Wood of Ericson, NE, Doyle (Londa) of Berwyn, Shirley “Charlie” (Gary) Trojan of Burwell, NE; and many nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Lois (Beman) Wood.

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 </figure>Gene Kenneth Wood, age 68, of Mason City, NE passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Mason City, NE.Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Doug Deneui officiating. Burial will be in the Mason City Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 12:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. 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>&nbsp;for words of encouragement or remembrance. Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.Gene was born February 14, 1952 in Kearney, NE to Kenneth and Lois (Beman) Wood. He graduated from Ord High School in 1971. Gene was drafted in August 1972 and served during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Alaska and was a fire fighter for the Army until August 1974. After returning home Gene served 4 years in the reserves and continued his education.He had a mechanics shop in Berwyn, drove truck, and lastly had a heating and air business until he no longer was able to work due to his health.Gene was always there to help anyone in need and was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed learning and loved to try and figure things out. He never met a stranger, loved to visit with people, and telling stories to his family. He was also interested in the family genealogy. Gene was a member of the American Legion and served on the Village Board in Mason City.Gene is survived by children Tina Camberos of Ohio, Tawnia Krause of Kearney, NE, Tara Spiehs of Indiana, Travis Wood of South Carolina, and Megan Wood of Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; brothers and sisters Barbara (Gary) Petska of Omaha, NE, Lonnie (Betty) Wood of Ericson, NE, Doyle (Londa) of Berwyn, Shirley “Charlie” (Gary) Trojan of Burwell, NE; and many nieces and nephews.Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Lois (Beman) Wood.

Gene Kenneth Wood  (1952-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Edward Wayne Whitmore, ate 98, of Curtis, Nebraska died January 6, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Ed was born on September 24, 1922. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Curtis, Nebraska on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be held at the Berean Bible Church, 512 Prentiss in Curtis, Nebraska on January 12, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Brian Nicklas officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Moorefield Cemetery, Moorefield, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Berean Bible Church, 512 Prentiss, Curtis, NE&nbsp; 69025.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Edward Wayne Whitmore, ate 98, of Curtis, Nebraska died January 6, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Ed was born on September 24, 1922. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Curtis, Nebraska on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be held at the Berean Bible Church, 512 Prentiss in Curtis, Nebraska on January 12, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Brian Nicklas officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Moorefield Cemetery, Moorefield, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Berean Bible Church, 512 Prentiss, Curtis, NE&nbsp; 69025.

Edward Wayne Whitmore  (1922-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nancy Jean Lindeman passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her home in Cozad, Nebraska at the age of 73.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on September 15, 1947. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Cozad Fire &amp; Rescue. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel in Cozad, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Cozad Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation with family present will be on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nancy Jean Lindeman passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her home in Cozad, Nebraska at the age of 73.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on September 15, 1947. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Cozad Fire &amp; Rescue. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel in Cozad, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Cozad Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation with family present will be on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.

Nancy Jean Lindeman  (1947-2021)

Duane Ralph Clough, age 90, passed away on January 3, 2020 at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska.

Duane was born July 16, 1930 in Wallace, Nebraska to parents Ralph and Delphia (Kenney) Clough.&nbsp; Duane grew up in Wallace and attended school there all twelve years.&nbsp; He then went on to attend Midland Junior College in Fremont, Nebraska for one semester before going to work for the Nebraska Department of Roads.

On December 23, 1950, Duane married Doris (Rowan) Clough of Wallace. They were married at the Wallace Methodist Church.&nbsp; Because of Duane’s job, the couple moved several times throughout the years and spent time living in Grant, Stratton, McCook and Franklin, Nebraska.&nbsp;

In February 1952, Duane was drafted into the Marines.&nbsp; He proudly served his country while stationed in California for basic training and in Hawaii and Japan.&nbsp; Duane and Doris’ oldest son, Richard, was born in California.&nbsp;

In January 1954, Duane was discharged from the Marines and the family moved to Holdrege, Nebraska to continue his work with the department of roads.&nbsp; While living in Holdrege, sons Rodney and David were born.

When his boys got old enough to play Little League Baseball, Duane began coaching.&nbsp; He was also a Cub Scout Leader and Boy Scout Leader. Duane enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons.

In 1970, Duane was transferred to McCook, Nebraska where he retired from the Nebraska Department of Roads in 1995 after 48 years. Duane was a member of the Wallace American Legion Post #213 for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Duane was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother in law, Dolores (Wayne) Sides; sister in law, Mildred Clough and brother Lloyd Sparks.

Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Doris Clough of McCook, NE; sons, Richard Clough of McCook, NE, Rodney (Donna) Clough of Wallace, NE and David (Lori) Clough of Culbertson, NE; grandchildren, Dan (Corinne) Kaeding of IL, Stephen (Bethany) Clough of OH, Bradley (Jourdan) Clough of TX, Kyle (Katelynn) Clough, Brandon (Cheridawn) Clough and Tanner Clough, all of Wallace, NE, Brandon Leak of AK and Jessi Leak of McCook, NE; great grandchildren, Carter Larson, Campbell Leak, Rowen and Dylan Kaeding, Mia, Wynnie, Emmie, Zoe, Margot, Kollins and Brinleigh, all the little Clough gals; brother, Ward (Pauline) Clough of CO; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.&nbsp;

A Memorial Service in honor of Duane will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Duane Ralph Clough, age 90, passed away on January 3, 2020 at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska.Duane was born July 16, 1930 in Wallace, Nebraska to parents Ralph and Delphia (Kenney) Clough.&nbsp; Duane grew up in Wallace and attended school there all twelve years.&nbsp; He then went on to attend Midland Junior College in Fremont, Nebraska for one semester before going to work for the Nebraska Department of Roads.On December 23, 1950, Duane married Doris (Rowan) Clough of Wallace. They were married at the Wallace Methodist Church.&nbsp; Because of Duane’s job, the couple moved several times throughout the years and spent time living in Grant, Stratton, McCook and Franklin, Nebraska.&nbsp;In February 1952, Duane was drafted into the Marines.&nbsp; He proudly served his country while stationed in California for basic training and in Hawaii and Japan.&nbsp; Duane and Doris’ oldest son, Richard, was born in California.&nbsp;In January 1954, Duane was discharged from the Marines and the family moved to Holdrege, Nebraska to continue his work with the department of roads.&nbsp; While living in Holdrege, sons Rodney and David were born.When his boys got old enough to play Little League Baseball, Duane began coaching.&nbsp; He was also a Cub Scout Leader and Boy Scout Leader. Duane enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons.In 1970, Duane was transferred to McCook, Nebraska where he retired from the Nebraska Department of Roads in 1995 after 48 years. Duane was a member of the Wallace American Legion Post #213 for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Duane was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother in law, Dolores (Wayne) Sides; sister in law, Mildred Clough and brother Lloyd Sparks.Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Doris Clough of McCook, NE; sons, Richard Clough of McCook, NE, Rodney (Donna) Clough of Wallace, NE and David (Lori) Clough of Culbertson, NE; grandchildren, Dan (Corinne) Kaeding of IL, Stephen (Bethany) Clough of OH, Bradley (Jourdan) Clough of TX, Kyle (Katelynn) Clough, Brandon (Cheridawn) Clough and Tanner Clough, all of Wallace, NE, Brandon Leak of AK and Jessi Leak of McCook, NE; great grandchildren, Carter Larson, Campbell Leak, Rowen and Dylan Kaeding, Mia, Wynnie, Emmie, Zoe, Margot, Kollins and Brinleigh, all the little Clough gals; brother, Ward (Pauline) Clough of CO; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.&nbsp;A Memorial Service in honor of Duane will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Duane Ralph Clough  (1930-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas Glenn Ruppert, age 72, of McCook, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his home in McCook.&nbsp; Area residents will remember Tom as the cowboy leaning on the mailbox outside various SWATS facilities. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;After 13 years of marriage, Tom's parents, Glenn Samuel "Dutch" Ruppert and Loretta Alice Traphagen Ruppert, were blessed by the birth of their only child, Tom, who was born on November 8, 1948 at St. Catharine's Hospital in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was baptized, received First Communion and confirmed at St. Ann's in Frontier County, Nebraska.&nbsp; For a time, Tom attended St. Patrick's School in McCook.&nbsp; Due to an unknown cause, Tom failed to develop necessary speech skills. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He loved growing up on the Frontier County farm/ranch.&nbsp; He was proud of their UR brand and worked very hard.&nbsp; He could scoop wheat and throw hay bales with the best of them.&nbsp; Always a cowboy, he had pride in his job at the Curtis Sale Barn.&nbsp; Rodeo was his favorite sport.&nbsp; Tom loved to watch old Westerns and was a voracious reader and collector of books and magazines --- his "cow book" --- anything with cattle, horses, or John Wayne.&nbsp; He started his residence at Southwest Area Training Services on February 17, 1983. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tom was preceded in death by his mother when he was 17 years old, his father in 1998, and his stepmother, Erma Wise Gordon Ruppert, in 2005. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his SWATS family, numerous Traphagan &amp; Ruppert cousins, and his step-sister Sherrie Gordon. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A rosary will be recited for Thomas at 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, January 11, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will follow the recitation of the Rosary at 2:00 p.m. with Father Gary Brethour celebrating.&nbsp; Interment will follow serviced in St. Patrick Calvary Catholic Cemetery in McCook. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook or to the Southwest Area Training Services "SWATS." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas Glenn Ruppert, age 72, of McCook, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his home in McCook.&nbsp; Area residents will remember Tom as the cowboy leaning on the mailbox outside various SWATS facilities. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;After 13 years of marriage, Tom's parents, Glenn Samuel "Dutch" Ruppert and Loretta Alice Traphagen Ruppert, were blessed by the birth of their only child, Tom, who was born on November 8, 1948 at St. Catharine's Hospital in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was baptized, received First Communion and confirmed at St. Ann's in Frontier County, Nebraska.&nbsp; For a time, Tom attended St. Patrick's School in McCook.&nbsp; Due to an unknown cause, Tom failed to develop necessary speech skills. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He loved growing up on the Frontier County farm/ranch.&nbsp; He was proud of their UR brand and worked very hard.&nbsp; He could scoop wheat and throw hay bales with the best of them.&nbsp; Always a cowboy, he had pride in his job at the Curtis Sale Barn.&nbsp; Rodeo was his favorite sport.&nbsp; Tom loved to watch old Westerns and was a voracious reader and collector of books and magazines --- his "cow book" --- anything with cattle, horses, or John Wayne.&nbsp; He started his residence at Southwest Area Training Services on February 17, 1983. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tom was preceded in death by his mother when he was 17 years old, his father in 1998, and his stepmother, Erma Wise Gordon Ruppert, in 2005. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his SWATS family, numerous Traphagan &amp; Ruppert cousins, and his step-sister Sherrie Gordon. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A rosary will be recited for Thomas at 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, January 11, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will follow the recitation of the Rosary at 2:00 p.m. with Father Gary Brethour celebrating.&nbsp; Interment will follow serviced in St. Patrick Calvary Catholic Cemetery in McCook. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook or to the Southwest Area Training Services "SWATS." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Thomas Glenn Ruppert  (1948-2021)

Barbara&nbsp; L. Wheeler, age 89, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 6, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Barbara L. Clark Wheeler one of six children born to David J. and Nellie Wallace Clark , was born November 15, 1931 in Decatur, Nebraska.&nbsp; Her father was an educator and the family moved around eastern Nebraska communities until the family settled more permanently in Vesta.&nbsp; Barbara graduated as Salutatorian from Vesta High School and from there moved to Lincoln to find employment in the Russell Stover factory as a candy sorter.&nbsp; In 1953, upon his return from the service, she married Gothenburg native Earl E. Wheeler in Lincoln, Nebraska and they returned to farm south of Gothenburg.&nbsp; To this union two children were born; Cinthia Sue and David Todd.&nbsp; Barbara worked tirelessly on the farm doing what was necessary to help with day-to-day operations.&nbsp; She ran a mean hay sweep, patched dry cracking dams for gravity watering, canned every fall, and in later years continued to cut wood for heating after the passing of Earl.&nbsp;

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Earl, her parents, a brother Allen Clark, sister-in-laws Marjorie Clark and Leola Clark, and brother-in-law John L. Evans.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She leaves to morn her passing, her children Cinthia and David;&nbsp; grandchildren Brandon Bullock (Thelma), Abby Cameron (Christi), Sarah DeNunzio (Mark), Andy Wheeler, Holly Wheeler, Angela (Corey) Morris, Bryan (Andrea) Poltack, and Sarah (Matt) Ihrig;&nbsp; her sisters Shirley Evans, Joyce Smidt (Bob), Marion Farber, and brother Richard Clark;&nbsp; great grandchildren Preston and Tucker Bullock, Patrick Cameron, Vinnie, Nick and Kimsie DeNunzio, Bergan (Suzanna) and Kayle Morris, Aspen and Keelan Poltack, and Jonathan Ihrig.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Private Funeral Services will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.

Memorials may be directed to the Gothenburg Senior Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Barbara&nbsp; L. Wheeler, age 89, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 6, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.&nbsp;&nbsp;Barbara L. Clark Wheeler one of six children born to David J. and Nellie Wallace Clark , was born November 15, 1931 in Decatur, Nebraska.&nbsp; Her father was an educator and the family moved around eastern Nebraska communities until the family settled more permanently in Vesta.&nbsp; Barbara graduated as Salutatorian from Vesta High School and from there moved to Lincoln to find employment in the Russell Stover factory as a candy sorter.&nbsp; In 1953, upon his return from the service, she married Gothenburg native Earl E. Wheeler in Lincoln, Nebraska and they returned to farm south of Gothenburg.&nbsp; To this union two children were born; Cinthia Sue and David Todd.&nbsp; Barbara worked tirelessly on the farm doing what was necessary to help with day-to-day operations.&nbsp; She ran a mean hay sweep, patched dry cracking dams for gravity watering, canned every fall, and in later years continued to cut wood for heating after the passing of Earl.&nbsp;Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Earl, her parents, a brother Allen Clark, sister-in-laws Marjorie Clark and Leola Clark, and brother-in-law John L. Evans.&nbsp;&nbsp;She leaves to morn her passing, her children Cinthia and David;&nbsp; grandchildren Brandon Bullock (Thelma), Abby Cameron (Christi), Sarah DeNunzio (Mark), Andy Wheeler, Holly Wheeler, Angela (Corey) Morris, Bryan (Andrea) Poltack, and Sarah (Matt) Ihrig;&nbsp; her sisters Shirley Evans, Joyce Smidt (Bob), Marion Farber, and brother Richard Clark;&nbsp; great grandchildren Preston and Tucker Bullock, Patrick Cameron, Vinnie, Nick and Kimsie DeNunzio, Bergan (Suzanna) and Kayle Morris, Aspen and Keelan Poltack, and Jonathan Ihrig.&nbsp;&nbsp;Private Funeral Services will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.Memorials may be directed to the Gothenburg Senior Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Barbara L. Wheeler  (1931-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cynthia S. Fries, of Benkelman, Nebraska, passed away on January 5, 2021 at the Dundy County Hospital after an extended and courageous battle with breast cancer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy was born on August 2,1954 to Walter and Jean (Howard) Blecha. She grew up north of Benkelman, Nebraska at Twin Lakes. She attended country school at District 36 until the school closed and then she finished her schooling in Benkelman. She graduated from Benkelman High School in 1972 amongst a group of classmates that would remain her lifelong friends. After graduation Cindy moved to McCook, Nebraska. She came back to Benkelman and has been a community resident since 1973. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy married Jerry Fries in 1974 and they were blessed with three children and 5 grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy was confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church where she would be a lifelong member and would serve many roles along the way from parishioner to Sunday School Teacher, member of the Church Council and Leader of the Women’s Group. Her faith and relationship with God helped carry her through many joys and trials in her life, including the diagnosis of advanced breast cancer in 2003. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy loved working with her husband and children on the farm and spending time at Twin Lakes. She was a wonderful mother to her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with family, as well as cooking, sewing and working in her garden. In her later years she found great enjoyment following her five grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy was an avid Dundy County Stratton Tiger fan. As her illness progressed she continued to look forward to Tiger sporting events and would watch them on Striv TV. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy was a survivor; she always had a smile and a kind word for those that she crossed paths with. Throughout her life she was a beacon of hope and an inspiration to others. She never complained and will be lovingly remembered for her sweet disposition. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Jean Blecha; her father and mother in law, Guy and Melba Fries; and brother in law, Wayne Barent. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy is survived by husband Jerry, daughter Amy (Jason) Frederick, and&nbsp; son Brian (Kacey) Fries all of Benkelman, Nebraska,&nbsp; and daughter Stephanie (Lamon) Poulsom of McCook, Nebraska; grandchildren; Aubrey, Grace and Michael Frederick and Kallen and Kaleb Feikert; her brothers Alan Blecha of Imperial, Nebraska and Larry (Linda) Blecha of Crest Line, California; her aunts Jeanne Blecha of Benkelman, Nebraska and Virginia Blecha of Omaha, Nebraska; sister and brother in laws Ellen (Kirk) Potthoff of Benkelman, Nebraska, Barb Blecha of Omaha, Nebraska, Deb Blech of, Imperial, Nebraska, Barbara Barent of Ogallala, Nebraska, Janet (Kurt) Applegarth of Palisade, Nebraska, Kenny (Marla) Fries of Benkelman, Nebraska, Susan (Galen) Todd of Wauneta, Nebraska, Richard (Val) Fries of Benkelman, Nebraska, John Fries of Benkelman, Nebraska,&nbsp; Lori (Tim) Rettele of Benkelman, Nebraska, and Connie (Craig) Kerchal of Benkelman, Nebraska; as well as numerous cousins nieces and nephews and wonderful friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held Monday morning, January 11, 2021, 10:30 A.M. (Mountain Time) at the Zion Lutheran Church of Benkelman, Nebraska, with Pastor James Gleason officiating. Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon, January 10th, 2021 from 2:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. (Mountain Time) at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel, Benkelman, NE, with the family present. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested to the Dundy County Ambulance Fund&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On line condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.Com

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cynthia S. Fries, of Benkelman, Nebraska, passed away on January 5, 2021 at the Dundy County Hospital after an extended and courageous battle with breast cancer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy was born on August 2,1954 to Walter and Jean (Howard) Blecha. She grew up north of Benkelman, Nebraska at Twin Lakes. She attended country school at District 36 until the school closed and then she finished her schooling in Benkelman. She graduated from Benkelman High School in 1972 amongst a group of classmates that would remain her lifelong friends. After graduation Cindy moved to McCook, Nebraska. She came back to Benkelman and has been a community resident since 1973. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy married Jerry Fries in 1974 and they were blessed with three children and 5 grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy was confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church where she would be a lifelong member and would serve many roles along the way from parishioner to Sunday School Teacher, member of the Church Council and Leader of the Women’s Group. Her faith and relationship with God helped carry her through many joys and trials in her life, including the diagnosis of advanced breast cancer in 2003. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy loved working with her husband and children on the farm and spending time at Twin Lakes. She was a wonderful mother to her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with family, as well as cooking, sewing and working in her garden. In her later years she found great enjoyment following her five grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy was an avid Dundy County Stratton Tiger fan. As her illness progressed she continued to look forward to Tiger sporting events and would watch them on Striv TV. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy was a survivor; she always had a smile and a kind word for those that she crossed paths with. Throughout her life she was a beacon of hope and an inspiration to others. She never complained and will be lovingly remembered for her sweet disposition. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Jean Blecha; her father and mother in law, Guy and Melba Fries; and brother in law, Wayne Barent. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cindy is survived by husband Jerry, daughter Amy (Jason) Frederick, and&nbsp; son Brian (Kacey) Fries all of Benkelman, Nebraska,&nbsp; and daughter Stephanie (Lamon) Poulsom of McCook, Nebraska; grandchildren; Aubrey, Grace and Michael Frederick and Kallen and Kaleb Feikert; her brothers Alan Blecha of Imperial, Nebraska and Larry (Linda) Blecha of Crest Line, California; her aunts Jeanne Blecha of Benkelman, Nebraska and Virginia Blecha of Omaha, Nebraska; sister and brother in laws Ellen (Kirk) Potthoff of Benkelman, Nebraska, Barb Blecha of Omaha, Nebraska, Deb Blech of, Imperial, Nebraska, Barbara Barent of Ogallala, Nebraska, Janet (Kurt) Applegarth of Palisade, Nebraska, Kenny (Marla) Fries of Benkelman, Nebraska, Susan (Galen) Todd of Wauneta, Nebraska, Richard (Val) Fries of Benkelman, Nebraska, John Fries of Benkelman, Nebraska,&nbsp; Lori (Tim) Rettele of Benkelman, Nebraska, and Connie (Craig) Kerchal of Benkelman, Nebraska; as well as numerous cousins nieces and nephews and wonderful friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held Monday morning, January 11, 2021, 10:30 A.M. (Mountain Time) at the Zion Lutheran Church of Benkelman, Nebraska, with Pastor James Gleason officiating. Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon, January 10th, 2021 from 2:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. (Mountain Time) at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel, Benkelman, NE, with the family present. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested to the Dundy County Ambulance Fund&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On line condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.Com

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Fries  (1954-2021)

Maria De Jesus Grimaldo-Ruiz, age 80, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Father Jose Chavez officiating.&nbsp; The Mass will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.&nbsp; &nbsp;Face coverings will be required.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska.

Burial will take place in&nbsp;Michoacán, Mexico.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

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

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 </figure>Maria De Jesus Grimaldo-Ruiz, age 80, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Father Jose Chavez officiating.&nbsp; The Mass will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.&nbsp; &nbsp;Face coverings will be required.Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska.Burial will take place in&nbsp;Michoacán, Mexico.Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share online condolences with the family by visiting reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Maria De Jesus Grimaldo-Ruiz  (1940-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Robert Scott Forrester, age 58, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on January 6, 2021 at Azaria Health in Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on October 29, 1962 to Robert and Penny (Cline) Forrester at Memorial Hospital in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Scott graduated from North Platte High School with the Class of 1981.&nbsp; He was an avid outdoorsman, learning hunting and fishing skills from his dad.&nbsp; Scott had many jobs after high school and learned many skills, including plumbing, electrical, A/C &amp; heating, and construction. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Scott had two children.&nbsp; His son, Michael Conner McCray was born in 1998 and his daughter Greer Forrester was born in 2013.&nbsp; Michael inherited his dad's love for the outdoors.&nbsp; Both children inherited his wicked sense of humor. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Scott lived life to the fullest and left no stone unturned. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Scott is survived by his monther, Penny Forrester; son, Michael McCray; daughter, Greer Forrester; sister, Amy (Brett O'Brien) Schoenholz; nephew, Jacob Schoenholz; and numerous other family members and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Scott was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Forrester; grandparents Othel &amp; Goldie Forrester and Wally &amp; Florence Cline. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Callahan Cancer Center.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 3031 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with family &amp; friends officiating.&nbsp; The service will be live-streamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those that are unable to attend.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Robert Scott Forrester, age 58, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on January 6, 2021 at Azaria Health in Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on October 29, 1962 to Robert and Penny (Cline) Forrester at Memorial Hospital in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Scott graduated from North Platte High School with the Class of 1981.&nbsp; He was an avid outdoorsman, learning hunting and fishing skills from his dad.&nbsp; Scott had many jobs after high school and learned many skills, including plumbing, electrical, A/C &amp; heating, and construction. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Scott had two children.&nbsp; His son, Michael Conner McCray was born in 1998 and his daughter Greer Forrester was born in 2013.&nbsp; Michael inherited his dad's love for the outdoors.&nbsp; Both children inherited his wicked sense of humor. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Scott lived life to the fullest and left no stone unturned. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Scott is survived by his monther, Penny Forrester; son, Michael McCray; daughter, Greer Forrester; sister, Amy (Brett O'Brien) Schoenholz; nephew, Jacob Schoenholz; and numerous other family members and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Scott was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Forrester; grandparents Othel &amp; Goldie Forrester and Wally &amp; Florence Cline. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Callahan Cancer Center.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 3031 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with family &amp; friends officiating.&nbsp; The service will be live-streamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those that are unable to attend.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Scott Forrester  (1962-2021)

Maria Luisa Melendez-De Villarreal, age 77, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.

Maria is the mother of Lorena (Keith) Allen of Lexington, Nebraska.

Funeral Services &amp; Burial will take place in Chihuahua, Mexico.

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

Maria Luisa Melendez-De Villarreal, age 77, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.Maria is the mother of Lorena (Keith) Allen of Lexington, Nebraska.Funeral Services &amp; Burial will take place in Chihuahua, Mexico.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share online condolences with the family by visiting reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Maria Luisa Melendez-De Villarreal  (1943-2021)

Steven Gordon Haman, age 69, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away January 6, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. He was born February 10, 1951 to Gordon and Jean (Jackson) Haman in Omaha, Nebraska.

Steve graduated from Omaha North in 1969. He went to Iowa State and finished at UNO with several degrees. He started working as a special agent for Union Pacific Railroad and transitioned into management.

Steve married Kathleen Perlinger on July 11, 1981 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The couple resided in North Platte. He loved to golf, hunt, and tell jokes. He was very loved by his family and will be remembered as a selfless husband, father, and grandpa.

Survivors include his wife Kathy of North Platte; four children, Tyler (Stacy) Haman of North Platte, Michael (Kaylee) Haman of Lincoln, Danielle Haman of Omaha, Kirsten Haman of Omaha; grandchildren, Cale, Lennon, Landon, Laney, Charly, and Trey Haman; step-mother, Kay Haman of Omaha; siblings, Larry Haman of Omaha, Lee (Laurie) Haman of Omaha, Merri (Steve) Rader of Omaha; in-laws, Bob and Maxine Perlinger of Paxton; numerous other family members and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; niece, Missi Haman.

Memorials are suggested to Salvation Army and Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 11, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Paxton Cemetery. Those wishing to sign the book may do so Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements. The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend.

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 </figure>Steven Gordon Haman, age 69, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away January 6, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. He was born February 10, 1951 to Gordon and Jean (Jackson) Haman in Omaha, Nebraska.Steve graduated from Omaha North in 1969. He went to Iowa State and finished at UNO with several degrees. He started working as a special agent for Union Pacific Railroad and transitioned into management.Steve married Kathleen Perlinger on July 11, 1981 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The couple resided in North Platte. He loved to golf, hunt, and tell jokes. He was very loved by his family and will be remembered as a selfless husband, father, and grandpa.Survivors include his wife Kathy of North Platte; four children, Tyler (Stacy) Haman of North Platte, Michael (Kaylee) Haman of Lincoln, Danielle Haman of Omaha, Kirsten Haman of Omaha; grandchildren, Cale, Lennon, Landon, Laney, Charly, and Trey Haman; step-mother, Kay Haman of Omaha; siblings, Larry Haman of Omaha, Lee (Laurie) Haman of Omaha, Merri (Steve) Rader of Omaha; in-laws, Bob and Maxine Perlinger of Paxton; numerous other family members and friends.Steve was preceded in death by his parents; niece, Missi Haman.Memorials are suggested to Salvation Army and Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 11, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Paxton Cemetery. Those wishing to sign the book may do so Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements. The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend.

Steven Gordon Haman  (1951-2021)

Dr. A.L. “Lance” Jones, age 91, of Broken Bow, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Off Broadway Assisted Living in Broken Bow.

A private Graveside Service will be held Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Broken Bow Cemetery in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Matt Fowler officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Broken Bow United Methodist Church. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; 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>&nbsp;for words of encouragement or remembrance. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Dr Alanson (Lance or Doc) Loud Jones was born February 23, 1929, at Cape Girardeau, Missouri and died January 5, 2021, in Broken Bow, NE. He was the second son of Boy Mosley Jones and Helen Loud Jones.

Lance graduated from high school at New Madrid, Missouri, in 1946, and from the University of Missouri in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry.

He was a Korean War veteran (1950-1954) and discharged from the Air Force with the rank of Tech Sergeant.

After the service, he graduated from The University of Missouri with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1958. In 1955 he married Sherrill Waldo from Gordon, Nebraska, and celebrated 65 years of marriage with her. The union had three children: Carolyn Sue, Diane Lucille, and Dr Bruce Alanson Jones.

After graduation from veterinary school, the family moved to Broken Bow, Nebraska in 1958. Dr.&nbsp; Jones practiced veterinary medicine at Grassland Hospital and Jones Veterinary Service for 32 years.

Lance had several avocations – tennis, fast pitch softball pitcher, jazz drummer, and many years as a breeder and exhibitor of purebred Hereford cattle.

Doc had a family legacy of the Methodist Church and was an active member all his life. He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Hereford Association, the American Legion, state, and national cattlemen’s associations, BPOE and VFW.

Lance was an Eagle Scout and gave support to the Boy Scouts in Broken Bow. He identified with the Custer County Fair in many ways and was a loyal supporter of 4-H activities. As a long-time member of the Broken Bow School Board, he had the honor to present his three children their high school diplomas.

In retirement, Doc enjoyed visiting with his children, watching Missouri and Nebraska sports, following the St. Louis Cardinals, and playing drums for the church choir.

Dr.&nbsp; Jones is survived by his wife Sherrill, daughters Carolyn and husband Dave Rux of Aurora, Colrado and Diane and husband Kevin Sass of Clive, Iowa and son Dr. Bruce Jones and wife Ashley Jones of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.&nbsp; He also had 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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 </figure>Dr. A.L. “Lance” Jones, age 91, of Broken Bow, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Off Broadway Assisted Living in Broken Bow.A private Graveside Service will be held Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Broken Bow Cemetery in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Matt Fowler officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Broken Bow United Methodist Church. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; 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>&nbsp;for words of encouragement or remembrance. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.Dr Alanson (Lance or Doc) Loud Jones was born February 23, 1929, at Cape Girardeau, Missouri and died January 5, 2021, in Broken Bow, NE. He was the second son of Boy Mosley Jones and Helen Loud Jones.Lance graduated from high school at New Madrid, Missouri, in 1946, and from the University of Missouri in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry.He was a Korean War veteran (1950-1954) and discharged from the Air Force with the rank of Tech Sergeant.After the service, he graduated from The University of Missouri with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1958. In 1955 he married Sherrill Waldo from Gordon, Nebraska, and celebrated 65 years of marriage with her. The union had three children: Carolyn Sue, Diane Lucille, and Dr Bruce Alanson Jones.After graduation from veterinary school, the family moved to Broken Bow, Nebraska in 1958. Dr.&nbsp; Jones practiced veterinary medicine at Grassland Hospital and Jones Veterinary Service for 32 years.Lance had several avocations – tennis, fast pitch softball pitcher, jazz drummer, and many years as a breeder and exhibitor of purebred Hereford cattle.Doc had a family legacy of the Methodist Church and was an active member all his life. He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Hereford Association, the American Legion, state, and national cattlemen’s associations, BPOE and VFW.Lance was an Eagle Scout and gave support to the Boy Scouts in Broken Bow. He identified with the Custer County Fair in many ways and was a loyal supporter of 4-H activities. As a long-time member of the Broken Bow School Board, he had the honor to present his three children their high school diplomas.In retirement, Doc enjoyed visiting with his children, watching Missouri and Nebraska sports, following the St. Louis Cardinals, and playing drums for the church choir.Dr.&nbsp; Jones is survived by his wife Sherrill, daughters Carolyn and husband Dave Rux of Aurora, Colrado and Diane and husband Kevin Sass of Clive, Iowa and son Dr. Bruce Jones and wife Ashley Jones of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.&nbsp; He also had 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Dr. A.L. "Lance" Jones  (1929-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeffrey LeRoy Griffiths, age 41, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, Nebraska on January 5, 2021 surrounded by his family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeffrey was born on July 26, 1979 in North Platte, Nebraska to Lorrie (Parr) and Larry Griffiths.&nbsp; He attended North Platte High School where he was active in Bulldog football and soccer.&nbsp; After graduating NPHS in 1998, Jeff moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and went on to graduated from Southeast Community College, then from University of Nebraska.&nbsp; Following graduation, Jeff enjoyed working at Crooked Creek, Verizon and Bodegas Ally. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While in Lincoln, Jeff reconnected with North Platte native, Devon Larson.&nbsp; They were married on June 6, 2006.&nbsp; To this union tow of his greatest blessings were born:&nbsp; Karson LeRoy and Kane Jeffrey. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff valued his relationships with others.&nbsp; No matter what stage in life he met someone, he always considered them lifelong friends.&nbsp; He had a way to make anyone feel special and was genuine in relationships.&nbsp; He had a vivacious laugh and a smile that cannot be forgotten.&nbsp; Jeff was always ready to attend a concert, golf outing, hunting trip, sporting events, or host a gathering.&nbsp; He shared his love of comic books, the Chiefs, and soccer with his boys. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Giving back was important to Jeff; whether donating to a charity or walking dogs at the animal shelter.&nbsp; Upon his return to North Platte, Jeff rejoined the First United Methodist Church on December 15, 2019, and had a strong connection to his church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leroy &amp; Edna Griffiths; maternal grandparents, Paul &amp; Gloria Parr; his uncle, Terry Parr; and his beloved dog, Jax. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff is survived by his father, Larry (Jayne) Griffiths of Waco, Nebraska; his mother, Lorrie (Garry) Howard of North Platte, Nebraska; his sons, Karson and Kane; sisters Sarah (Damon) Schulz of Weatherford, Oklahoma and Lindsey Griffiths of Lincoln, Nebraska; step-brother, Joe (Heather) Howard of Lincoln, Nebraska; step-sisters, Lisa (Nate) Reiter of Lafayette, Louisiana and Lori (Aryln) Wood of North Platte, Nebraska; nieces and nephews, Jace, Jossalynn, Avery, Beau, Hazel, Bryce, Kaymbree, Tayler, Brandy, Ethyn, Nathan, Mason, and Kaleb; as well as many other family members and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the service. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 with family greeting friends from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Odean Colonia Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;For those unable to attend, services will be recorded and post to odeanchapel.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family for his boys' educational fund or the North Platte Animal Shelter.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeffrey LeRoy Griffiths, age 41, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, Nebraska on January 5, 2021 surrounded by his family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeffrey was born on July 26, 1979 in North Platte, Nebraska to Lorrie (Parr) and Larry Griffiths.&nbsp; He attended North Platte High School where he was active in Bulldog football and soccer.&nbsp; After graduating NPHS in 1998, Jeff moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and went on to graduated from Southeast Community College, then from University of Nebraska.&nbsp; Following graduation, Jeff enjoyed working at Crooked Creek, Verizon and Bodegas Ally. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While in Lincoln, Jeff reconnected with North Platte native, Devon Larson.&nbsp; They were married on June 6, 2006.&nbsp; To this union tow of his greatest blessings were born:&nbsp; Karson LeRoy and Kane Jeffrey. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff valued his relationships with others.&nbsp; No matter what stage in life he met someone, he always considered them lifelong friends.&nbsp; He had a way to make anyone feel special and was genuine in relationships.&nbsp; He had a vivacious laugh and a smile that cannot be forgotten.&nbsp; Jeff was always ready to attend a concert, golf outing, hunting trip, sporting events, or host a gathering.&nbsp; He shared his love of comic books, the Chiefs, and soccer with his boys. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Giving back was important to Jeff; whether donating to a charity or walking dogs at the animal shelter.&nbsp; Upon his return to North Platte, Jeff rejoined the First United Methodist Church on December 15, 2019, and had a strong connection to his church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leroy &amp; Edna Griffiths; maternal grandparents, Paul &amp; Gloria Parr; his uncle, Terry Parr; and his beloved dog, Jax. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff is survived by his father, Larry (Jayne) Griffiths of Waco, Nebraska; his mother, Lorrie (Garry) Howard of North Platte, Nebraska; his sons, Karson and Kane; sisters Sarah (Damon) Schulz of Weatherford, Oklahoma and Lindsey Griffiths of Lincoln, Nebraska; step-brother, Joe (Heather) Howard of Lincoln, Nebraska; step-sisters, Lisa (Nate) Reiter of Lafayette, Louisiana and Lori (Aryln) Wood of North Platte, Nebraska; nieces and nephews, Jace, Jossalynn, Avery, Beau, Hazel, Bryce, Kaymbree, Tayler, Brandy, Ethyn, Nathan, Mason, and Kaleb; as well as many other family members and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the service. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 with family greeting friends from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Odean Colonia Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;For those unable to attend, services will be recorded and post to odeanchapel.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family for his boys' educational fund or the North Platte Animal Shelter.

Jeffrey LeRoy Griffiths  (1979-2021)

Milford Dean Crewdson, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska died on January 2, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte. He was born on February 3, 1927 at Stapleton, Nebraska to Ray and Margaret Crewdson.

He attended Lincoln and Jefferson Elementary and North Platte Senior High. While attending high school, he sorted and cleaned bottles at Pepsi, cleaned the Depot, worked part time delivering towels for Ideal Linens and also took over after his father cleaning First National Bank and McDonalds.

&nbsp;He entered the US Army on April 25, 1945 and served until December 4, 1946 as a Private for the 35th&nbsp;division where he spent most of his time in Japan during the end of WWII

After returning home from his military service, he married Creta Mae “Skeets” Spaulding on January 26, 1950 and to this union two sons were born: Mark and Gordon Crewdson. He worked for Hipp Wholesales where he was a traveling salesman and later the vice president, retiring in 1988. He established and owned his own business called Jerky Man Vending Company which he operated until selling the business in 1996.

He was a member of the Elks Club, Moose Club, Eagles Club, VFW and American Legion in North Platte. He also helped organized and was a charter member of the Manatoba Archery Club at Lake Maloney.

He enjoyed gathering mushrooms, collecting arrowheads, and hunting a variety of animals. He was the one of the first seven people to receive an archery permit in Halsey National Forrest and was fortunate enough to harvest a deer. He loved baseball, where he played semi-pro, and enjoyed softball and golf. He was a catcher for Gene Brase when they played exhibition matches in local towns on the weekends. He spent time playing horseshoe and fishing at their cabin at Lake McConaughy.

He was preceded by his wife of 61 years, Cleta; parents; 2 brothers; and 6 sisters.

He is survived by his sons and their wives, Mark &amp; Teresa and Gordon &amp; Susan Crewdson both of North Platte, NE; grandchildren and their spouses, Darcie and Tony, Nathan and Crystal, Josh, Sara and Troy, and Derek and Charity; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at a later date. 

Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army Food Pantry. 

Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Milford Dean Crewdson, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska died on January 2, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte. He was born on February 3, 1927 at Stapleton, Nebraska to Ray and Margaret Crewdson.He attended Lincoln and Jefferson Elementary and North Platte Senior High. While attending high school, he sorted and cleaned bottles at Pepsi, cleaned the Depot, worked part time delivering towels for Ideal Linens and also took over after his father cleaning First National Bank and McDonalds.&nbsp;He entered the US Army on April 25, 1945 and served until December 4, 1946 as a Private for the 35th&nbsp;division where he spent most of his time in Japan during the end of WWIIAfter returning home from his military service, he married Creta Mae “Skeets” Spaulding on January 26, 1950 and to this union two sons were born: Mark and Gordon Crewdson. He worked for Hipp Wholesales where he was a traveling salesman and later the vice president, retiring in 1988. He established and owned his own business called Jerky Man Vending Company which he operated until selling the business in 1996.He was a member of the Elks Club, Moose Club, Eagles Club, VFW and American Legion in North Platte. He also helped organized and was a charter member of the Manatoba Archery Club at Lake Maloney.He enjoyed gathering mushrooms, collecting arrowheads, and hunting a variety of animals. He was the one of the first seven people to receive an archery permit in Halsey National Forrest and was fortunate enough to harvest a deer. He loved baseball, where he played semi-pro, and enjoyed softball and golf. He was a catcher for Gene Brase when they played exhibition matches in local towns on the weekends. He spent time playing horseshoe and fishing at their cabin at Lake McConaughy.He was preceded by his wife of 61 years, Cleta; parents; 2 brothers; and 6 sisters.He is survived by his sons and their wives, Mark &amp; Teresa and Gordon &amp; Susan Crewdson both of North Platte, NE; grandchildren and their spouses, Darcie and Tony, Nathan and Crystal, Josh, Sara and Troy, and Derek and Charity; and numerous great-grandchildren.Memorial services will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army Food Pantry. Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Milford Dean Crewdson  (1927-2021)

Arnold Lee Hoffman was born in Kilgore, Nebraska on September 7, 1929 to Walter and Eva (Marshall) Hoffman.&nbsp; He passed away peacefully, to be with his savior, Jesus on January 5, 2021 at his home in Valentine, Nebraska, surrounded by several children and his wife of 65 years.&nbsp;

When he was a child, Arnie’s family moved often, living on rented farm places around or in Kilgore and Crookston, Nebraska.&nbsp; For two years, the family lived in a sod house near Rosebud, South Dakota.&nbsp; One winter in the late 1940s, Arnie and a cousin camped on the creek east of Crookston and ran a trap line.&nbsp; In the spring of 1948, Arnie moved to Valentine and began working for Watt’s Furniture Store and Funeral Home.&nbsp; He was drafted in 1951. His two years as a soldier during the Korean War were spent state-side in Georgia.&nbsp;

In 1955, Arnold married Jeanine Aeschliman.&nbsp; They lived in a one-bedroom house in Valentine until their sixth child was two years old. The growing Hoffman family then moved next door into a two-story house which Arnie completely remodeled, adding indoor plumbing and digging a full basement under the occupied home.&nbsp; Arnie and Jeanie were blessed with ten children.&nbsp; He continued to work for Watt’s until 1981.&nbsp; He then started Hoffman Monuments and sold memorials for many years.&nbsp; Arnie was an avid hunter and fisherman in his beloved Sandhills.&nbsp;

Arnie was baptized and confirmed in 1955.&nbsp; He, along with Jeanie, was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church and held various church offices for many, many years.&nbsp; Attending services with his family became a lifelong habit.&nbsp; He had a strong faith in his Savior Jesus.&nbsp;

Arnie was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Charlene, his parents Walter and Eva, sisters Garnet Smith, Mary Lou Curtis, Alice Weihe, Martha Kelly, and a brother Clarence.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was also preceded in death by his older half-brothers and sisters: Cecil, Levern, Adelia Deterville, Elaine Sanford, Dwaine, Dorothy Nelsen, and four who died in childhood.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

He will be dearly missed by his wife Jeanie, nine children: Ron (Connie), Rhonda (Mike) Kautz, Carlene (Marvin) Bodlak, Sheila (Mike) Young, Lorelei (Paul) Windsor, Kerry, Dulcie (Tony) Pinkelman, Kristi (Lee) Folkers, and Aaron (Michelle), 25 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by sisters Janis Davis and Joan Knuth, a brother Willy, and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

A private family memorial service will be held.&nbsp; Public Graveside service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; No visitation will be held.

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 </figure>Arnold Lee Hoffman was born in Kilgore, Nebraska on September 7, 1929 to Walter and Eva (Marshall) Hoffman.&nbsp; He passed away peacefully, to be with his savior, Jesus on January 5, 2021 at his home in Valentine, Nebraska, surrounded by several children and his wife of 65 years.&nbsp;When he was a child, Arnie’s family moved often, living on rented farm places around or in Kilgore and Crookston, Nebraska.&nbsp; For two years, the family lived in a sod house near Rosebud, South Dakota.&nbsp; One winter in the late 1940s, Arnie and a cousin camped on the creek east of Crookston and ran a trap line.&nbsp; In the spring of 1948, Arnie moved to Valentine and began working for Watt’s Furniture Store and Funeral Home.&nbsp; He was drafted in 1951. His two years as a soldier during the Korean War were spent state-side in Georgia.&nbsp;In 1955, Arnold married Jeanine Aeschliman.&nbsp; They lived in a one-bedroom house in Valentine until their sixth child was two years old. The growing Hoffman family then moved next door into a two-story house which Arnie completely remodeled, adding indoor plumbing and digging a full basement under the occupied home.&nbsp; Arnie and Jeanie were blessed with ten children.&nbsp; He continued to work for Watt’s until 1981.&nbsp; He then started Hoffman Monuments and sold memorials for many years.&nbsp; Arnie was an avid hunter and fisherman in his beloved Sandhills.&nbsp;Arnie was baptized and confirmed in 1955.&nbsp; He, along with Jeanie, was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church and held various church offices for many, many years.&nbsp; Attending services with his family became a lifelong habit.&nbsp; He had a strong faith in his Savior Jesus.&nbsp;Arnie was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Charlene, his parents Walter and Eva, sisters Garnet Smith, Mary Lou Curtis, Alice Weihe, Martha Kelly, and a brother Clarence.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was also preceded in death by his older half-brothers and sisters: Cecil, Levern, Adelia Deterville, Elaine Sanford, Dwaine, Dorothy Nelsen, and four who died in childhood.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He will be dearly missed by his wife Jeanie, nine children: Ron (Connie), Rhonda (Mike) Kautz, Carlene (Marvin) Bodlak, Sheila (Mike) Young, Lorelei (Paul) Windsor, Kerry, Dulcie (Tony) Pinkelman, Kristi (Lee) Folkers, and Aaron (Michelle), 25 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by sisters Janis Davis and Joan Knuth, a brother Willy, and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;A private family memorial service will be held.&nbsp; Public Graveside service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; No visitation will be held.

Arnold Lee Hoffman  (1929-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Wilma Kenan, age 90, of Valentine, Nebraska died on Monday, January 4, 2021 in Gordon, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her daughter, Linda Kluender of Edgemont, South Dakota and her sister, Edith Bachelor of Valentine, Nebraska &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Public graveside service for Wilma will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Public visitation will be on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, Nebraska.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Wilma Kenan, age 90, of Valentine, Nebraska died on Monday, January 4, 2021 in Gordon, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her daughter, Linda Kluender of Edgemont, South Dakota and her sister, Edith Bachelor of Valentine, Nebraska &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Public graveside service for Wilma will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Public visitation will be on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, Nebraska.

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