Dennis “Denny” Brunkhorst, age 71, of Palisade, Nebraska passed away on January 14th, 2021 at his home in Palisade.&nbsp; He was born to Ivan and Lorene (Duhm) Brunkhorst on July 11th, 1949.&nbsp; He loved country life and he never met a stranger.&nbsp; Denny loved watching sports, especially the Huskers and Denver Bronco's football.

Denny was a loving son, husband, father, and grandpa; he loved his grandkids.

&nbsp;2 Timothy 4:7 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Lorene Brunkhorst and his wife, Cindy (Cole) Brunkhorst.

He is survived by daughters, Raelyn Brunkhorst of Wauneta, Nebraska; Kari and husband, Brian Sprenger of Sidney, Nebraska and their two daughters, Peyton, and Taylor; sister, Dianne Rowe and husband, Robert, of Colorado and family; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

The family honored Denny’s wish that cremation be chosen, and burial will follow at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Palisade Ambulance Crew in Dennis’ name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Dennis “Denny” Brunkhorst, age 71, of Palisade, Nebraska passed away on January 14th, 2021 at his home in Palisade.&nbsp; He was born to Ivan and Lorene (Duhm) Brunkhorst on July 11th, 1949.&nbsp; He loved country life and he never met a stranger.&nbsp; Denny loved watching sports, especially the Huskers and Denver Bronco's football.Denny was a loving son, husband, father, and grandpa; he loved his grandkids.&nbsp;2 Timothy 4:7 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Lorene Brunkhorst and his wife, Cindy (Cole) Brunkhorst.He is survived by daughters, Raelyn Brunkhorst of Wauneta, Nebraska; Kari and husband, Brian Sprenger of Sidney, Nebraska and their two daughters, Peyton, and Taylor; sister, Dianne Rowe and husband, Robert, of Colorado and family; along with numerous other relatives and friends.The family honored Denny’s wish that cremation be chosen, and burial will follow at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Palisade Ambulance Crew in Dennis’ name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

Dennis "Denny" Brunkhorst  (1949-2021)

George L. “Lesley” Allen, age 61 of Callaway, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Callaway District Hospital after a courageous four year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Lesley was born June 21, 1959 in Lexington, Nebraska to George and Joan (Bauer) Allen. He attended school in the Lexington area and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1977. After graduation Les helped area farmers, worked for Shotkoski Hay Company and drove truck for Denny Fellers.

Les moved to the Oconto-Callaway area in 2012, where he was a small engine mechanic. On November 23, 2015 he was united in marriage to Angela Spencer.

Les enjoyed working on lawn mowers, and was known for his skill in putting together models of semi tractors that were often gifts from trucking companies to their employees. He also enjoyed gardening but most of all spending time with friends and family.

Les is survived by his wife; Angela of Callaway, Nebraska; step-son, Jeremiah Cranwell of Callaway, Nebraska; step-daughter, Rheanne Cranwell of Callaway, Nebraska; parents, George and Joan Allen of Lexington, Nebraska; mother and father-in-law, Harry and Connie Spencer of Julesberg, Colorado; one brother, Mark and wife Michelle of Lexington, Nebraska; and two sisters, Jodi and husband Scott Hultquist of Silverdale, Washington and Patti and husband Mike McGuire of Lexington, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oconto Community Center in Oconto, Nebraska with Pastor Dean Haidle, officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

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

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 </figure>George L. “Lesley” Allen, age 61 of Callaway, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Callaway District Hospital after a courageous four year battle with pancreatic cancer.Lesley was born June 21, 1959 in Lexington, Nebraska to George and Joan (Bauer) Allen. He attended school in the Lexington area and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1977. After graduation Les helped area farmers, worked for Shotkoski Hay Company and drove truck for Denny Fellers.Les moved to the Oconto-Callaway area in 2012, where he was a small engine mechanic. On November 23, 2015 he was united in marriage to Angela Spencer.Les enjoyed working on lawn mowers, and was known for his skill in putting together models of semi tractors that were often gifts from trucking companies to their employees. He also enjoyed gardening but most of all spending time with friends and family.Les is survived by his wife; Angela of Callaway, Nebraska; step-son, Jeremiah Cranwell of Callaway, Nebraska; step-daughter, Rheanne Cranwell of Callaway, Nebraska; parents, George and Joan Allen of Lexington, Nebraska; mother and father-in-law, Harry and Connie Spencer of Julesberg, Colorado; one brother, Mark and wife Michelle of Lexington, Nebraska; and two sisters, Jodi and husband Scott Hultquist of Silverdale, Washington and Patti and husband Mike McGuire of Lexington, Nebraska.He was preceded in death by his grandparents.A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oconto Community Center in Oconto, Nebraska with Pastor Dean Haidle, officiating.Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences, please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

George L. 'Lesley' Allen  (1959-2021)

Waneita May Anderson Orbin Schomer was born in Maxwell, Nebraska, on April 19, 1923, to Vearnie Clarence and Lily May Kelley Anderson.&nbsp; She passed away on January 17, 2021.&nbsp; She graduated from the Maxwell Public School in 1941.&nbsp; She started working at the Union Pacific Railroad in 1951 and retired in 1983.

Waneita held various offices in the First Baptist Church and was a Past President of the Union Pacific Old Timers Club No. 8. She was active in BRAC, the American Legion Auxiliary, Does 109 and Kiwanis Club. She was named the Woman of the Year Volunteer in Lincoln County in 2019. During WWII, she was a member of the USAF Air Defense Command, watching the sky for enemy aircraft.

Waneita loved church, charity, and helping others.&nbsp; She worked in the Canteen as a young lady, and was honored to share the story of those World War II volunteers with author Bob Greene, local groups and television stations.&nbsp; She received many honors for thousands of hours of volunteer work. She helped with the Lincoln County Historical Museum and was a big supporter of the Maxwell Schools.

Waneita’s proudest achievement was the three men she considered her sons. In 1960, her beloved sister Adeline passed away, and she took in Adeline’s three sons.

She leaves to mourn those three sons she raised: James (Karen) Ridgway of Box Elder, South Dakota, Leo Ridgway of Elk Point, South Dakota; and Danny Joe (Irene) Ridgway of North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; She will also be sorely missed by grandchildren Sabrina (Mark) Chastain, Rob (Patty) Gustafson, Christina (Kendall) Verhage, Carrie (Jeff) Casavant, Scott (Tricia) Ridgway, Melinda (Gerrit) Tichelaar, Nancy (Chris) Avery, Linda Ridgway and Amanda (Ronnie) Mickle. She also leaves behind great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Ethan, Rowan, Jasper, Michael, Brian, Autumn, Amelia, Marisa, AJ, Hilary, Courtney, Nathan, Alyssa, Sara, Hope, Linda, Lee, Nick Jr, Dustin and Miranda; and great-great grandchildren, Harper, Jared, Lucy, Rose, Mia and Ameliana; plus numerous nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her special friend, Norval Holtmeier, who brought her and her family great happiness and within the last years of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert and John; sisters Alice Norris and Adeline Ridgway; husbands, George Orbin and Willis Schomer; special nieces, May Alice Norris Riggs and Sadie Norris Tolle; grandsons, Eric Ridgway, Michael Ridgway and Joseph Avery; and daughter-in-law, Eda Ridgway.

In lieu of flowers, she would like donations to the Maxwell Public School Scholarship Foundation, c/o Maxwell School, Maxwell, NE 69151.

&nbsp;Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday January 22, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska with Pastor Clint Walker from the First Baptist Church officiating.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Services will be held following all current health directives regarding Covid-19 and masks are required. The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapels Facebook page. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Waneita May Anderson Orbin Schomer was born in Maxwell, Nebraska, on April 19, 1923, to Vearnie Clarence and Lily May Kelley Anderson.&nbsp; She passed away on January 17, 2021.&nbsp; She graduated from the Maxwell Public School in 1941.&nbsp; She started working at the Union Pacific Railroad in 1951 and retired in 1983.Waneita held various offices in the First Baptist Church and was a Past President of the Union Pacific Old Timers Club No. 8. She was active in BRAC, the American Legion Auxiliary, Does 109 and Kiwanis Club. She was named the Woman of the Year Volunteer in Lincoln County in 2019. During WWII, she was a member of the USAF Air Defense Command, watching the sky for enemy aircraft.Waneita loved church, charity, and helping others.&nbsp; She worked in the Canteen as a young lady, and was honored to share the story of those World War II volunteers with author Bob Greene, local groups and television stations.&nbsp; She received many honors for thousands of hours of volunteer work. She helped with the Lincoln County Historical Museum and was a big supporter of the Maxwell Schools.Waneita’s proudest achievement was the three men she considered her sons. In 1960, her beloved sister Adeline passed away, and she took in Adeline’s three sons.She leaves to mourn those three sons she raised: James (Karen) Ridgway of Box Elder, South Dakota, Leo Ridgway of Elk Point, South Dakota; and Danny Joe (Irene) Ridgway of North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; She will also be sorely missed by grandchildren Sabrina (Mark) Chastain, Rob (Patty) Gustafson, Christina (Kendall) Verhage, Carrie (Jeff) Casavant, Scott (Tricia) Ridgway, Melinda (Gerrit) Tichelaar, Nancy (Chris) Avery, Linda Ridgway and Amanda (Ronnie) Mickle. She also leaves behind great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Ethan, Rowan, Jasper, Michael, Brian, Autumn, Amelia, Marisa, AJ, Hilary, Courtney, Nathan, Alyssa, Sara, Hope, Linda, Lee, Nick Jr, Dustin and Miranda; and great-great grandchildren, Harper, Jared, Lucy, Rose, Mia and Ameliana; plus numerous nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her special friend, Norval Holtmeier, who brought her and her family great happiness and within the last years of her life.She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert and John; sisters Alice Norris and Adeline Ridgway; husbands, George Orbin and Willis Schomer; special nieces, May Alice Norris Riggs and Sadie Norris Tolle; grandsons, Eric Ridgway, Michael Ridgway and Joseph Avery; and daughter-in-law, Eda Ridgway.In lieu of flowers, she would like donations to the Maxwell Public School Scholarship Foundation, c/o Maxwell School, Maxwell, NE 69151.&nbsp;Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday January 22, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska with Pastor Clint Walker from the First Baptist Church officiating.Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Services will be held following all current health directives regarding Covid-19 and masks are required. The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapels Facebook page. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Waneita May Schomer  (1923-2021)

&nbsp;Myron&nbsp;Bockus, age 62, of North Platte, Nebraska died January 14, 2021, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte.

Myron was born in North Platte to Wayne and Edy Bockus on March 4, 1958. He grew up in North Platte where he attended Washington Elementary and North Platte High School, graduating with the Class of 1977.

Myron worked as a custodian at North Platte High School until 2002. He also worked at various restaurants in town, most recently the Lincoln Highway Diner.

Myron was raised in the Baptist faith and had a love for his family. The Bockus family would often go out for an evening walk, his parents leading with sister Donna and Myron bringing up the rear, and end up on a neighbor's porch visiting for hours or until the sun went down. Then they headed for home.

Myron was preceded in death by his parents and sister. Survivors include his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Cremation was chosen and Myron will be buried with his family in the Plainview Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

&nbsp;Myron&nbsp;Bockus, age 62, of North Platte, Nebraska died January 14, 2021, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte.Myron was born in North Platte to Wayne and Edy Bockus on March 4, 1958. He grew up in North Platte where he attended Washington Elementary and North Platte High School, graduating with the Class of 1977.Myron worked as a custodian at North Platte High School until 2002. He also worked at various restaurants in town, most recently the Lincoln Highway Diner.Myron was raised in the Baptist faith and had a love for his family. The Bockus family would often go out for an evening walk, his parents leading with sister Donna and Myron bringing up the rear, and end up on a neighbor's porch visiting for hours or until the sun went down. Then they headed for home.Myron was preceded in death by his parents and sister. Survivors include his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.Cremation was chosen and Myron will be buried with his family in the Plainview Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Myron Bockus  (1958-2021)

Patricia Leona Johnson, age 80, of North Platte, Nebraska died January 18, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Home in North Platte. She was born May 03, 1940, to Ray and Hazel (Gardner) Keller in Lexington, NE.

Patricia graduated from North Platte High School and married John A. Johnson on January 22, 1963 in North Platte. They made their home in North Platte and Patricia worked at Memorial Hospital helping with the newborn babies.&nbsp;&nbsp; She enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children; daughter, Suzie (Steve Lauenstein) Myers, North Platte, son, Kent Johnson, Oregon and Melanie Evans, North Platte, 6 grandchildren, Ann Marie, Matthew, Ashly, A.J., Jordan and Joshua; 2 great-grandchildren, Carmella and Kairi.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband John and a son Matthew.

Memorials can be made to the family for later designation.

Graveside Service will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 22, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska with Pastor Doug Lee officiating.

Book signing will be from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, North Platte, Ne.

The service will also be livestreamed via Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>&nbsp;Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

The service will follow all current health directives regarding COVID-19 and masks are required.

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 </figure>Patricia Leona Johnson, age 80, of North Platte, Nebraska died January 18, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Home in North Platte. She was born May 03, 1940, to Ray and Hazel (Gardner) Keller in Lexington, NE.Patricia graduated from North Platte High School and married John A. Johnson on January 22, 1963 in North Platte. They made their home in North Platte and Patricia worked at Memorial Hospital helping with the newborn babies.&nbsp;&nbsp; She enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren.Survivors include her children; daughter, Suzie (Steve Lauenstein) Myers, North Platte, son, Kent Johnson, Oregon and Melanie Evans, North Platte, 6 grandchildren, Ann Marie, Matthew, Ashly, A.J., Jordan and Joshua; 2 great-grandchildren, Carmella and Kairi.Preceded in death by her parents, husband John and a son Matthew.Memorials can be made to the family for later designation.Graveside Service will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 22, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska with Pastor Doug Lee officiating.Book signing will be from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, North Platte, Ne.The service will also be livestreamed via Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>&nbsp;Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangementsThe service will follow all current health directives regarding COVID-19 and masks are required.

Patricia Leona Johnson  (1940-2021)

&nbsp;Beth Eldora Hasemeyer, age 89, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away January 18, 2021, at home after a short, hard fight with leukemia, surrounded by her family. Beth was born June 2, 1931, in Arcadia, Nebrasaka to Lowell and Georgia (Hendrickson) Finecy. She began playing the piano at the age of 3 and played opening exercises for Sunday school at the age of 5. She also accompanied her brother, Leland, on the piano at a young age, when he sang for weddings, funerals and church services. 

During the Depression, her mother was well-known for the baked goods that came out of her kitchen and Beth worked right alongside her at the age of 7 and will be remembered as an excellent cook and baker. At the age of 8, Beth won best cook at the County Fair. Beth graduated in 1949 as valedictorian from Sutherland High School. After graduation, she attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and received her bachelor's degree in music performance and education in 1953. Beth was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, serving as president for two years. Her first teaching job was in Scottsbluff, where she only taught for a year. She returned to Sutherland as the music teacher, a position that was previously held by her mother. 

Beth met Bill and they were married on June 2, 1957, in Sutherland, Nebraska by her grandfather. To this union, three children were born. Beth was a stay-at-home mom until Amy was in junior high, and then she began substituting at North Platte Public Schools until 2015. She was a 50-plus year member of First United Methodist Church, where she sang and played the piano and organ, not only for church but also for weddings and funerals. In the late 1980s, she was the Chancel Choir director for many years and directed and played in the bell choir in the 1990s. Beth served on several committees of the church and was also a Sunday school and Vacation Bible School teacher. She started Monday Night Meals, where she coordinated and cooked meals for the hungry of North Platte. She was a very active member of United Methodist Women, locally holding many offices including president. Beth was also the chair of her church circle, as well as coordinator of the funeral dinners for over 20 years. On the district level of United Methodist Women, Beth held most offices, including president. Beth went on and held offices on the Conference level, serving as president from 1997 to 2000. She was also the coordinator of the ABC Quilt Program where she checked, boxed and shipped baby quilts made by fellow United Methodist Women in Nebraska, and shipped them throughout the United States for at-risk babies. Beth and her love of the Lord brought United Methodist Women to their feet as she started each meeting and gathering with "This Is the Day," which she used not only to get them singing, but as the theme of her life as well. She rejoiced in every day that God gave her. Her knowledge about United Methodist Women, her willingness to share and to serve, her love for her family and her wonderful musical talent are only a few of the many characteristics that made her special. 

Beth was a member of Chapter EB PEO, where she held many offices including president. Beth was a Paul Harris Fellow through Rotary. She was secretary of North Platte Concert Association for over 25 years. This position included being in charge of all membership sales and ticket sellers. She was a member of Festival Bells performance group directed by Clarice McDermand. Beth was a longtime member of Monday Musicale performance group and also sang in the Monday Musicale Choir. She also accompanied the North Platte High School musical groups in the late 1980s. Beth wrote and composed many songs, poems and skits for various functions. 

Family time was important to her and she enjoyed hiking in the Rocky Mountains every summer and all of the other summer vacation trips that the family took throughout the United States, including many Husker bowl games. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill in 2017; parents Lowell and Georgie Finecy; infant sibling; brother, Leland; son-in-law, Terry Thompson; and other family members. 

Beth is survived by her children, Pam Thompson and Bill and Amy Hasemeyer, all of North Platte, NE; granddaughter, Kaylee Thompson of North Platte, NE; her special poodle, Kit; and many special cousins and other family and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://adamsswanson.com/">adamsswanson.com</a>.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Burial will follow the service at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE. The service will be livestreamed via the Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. CDC COVID-19 guidelines will be respected and therefore social distancing and wearing a mask is suggested but not required. 

Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;Beth Eldora Hasemeyer, age 89, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away January 18, 2021, at home after a short, hard fight with leukemia, surrounded by her family. Beth was born June 2, 1931, in Arcadia, Nebrasaka to Lowell and Georgia (Hendrickson) Finecy. She began playing the piano at the age of 3 and played opening exercises for Sunday school at the age of 5. She also accompanied her brother, Leland, on the piano at a young age, when he sang for weddings, funerals and church services. During the Depression, her mother was well-known for the baked goods that came out of her kitchen and Beth worked right alongside her at the age of 7 and will be remembered as an excellent cook and baker. At the age of 8, Beth won best cook at the County Fair. Beth graduated in 1949 as valedictorian from Sutherland High School. After graduation, she attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and received her bachelor's degree in music performance and education in 1953. Beth was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, serving as president for two years. Her first teaching job was in Scottsbluff, where she only taught for a year. She returned to Sutherland as the music teacher, a position that was previously held by her mother. Beth met Bill and they were married on June 2, 1957, in Sutherland, Nebraska by her grandfather. To this union, three children were born. Beth was a stay-at-home mom until Amy was in junior high, and then she began substituting at North Platte Public Schools until 2015. She was a 50-plus year member of First United Methodist Church, where she sang and played the piano and organ, not only for church but also for weddings and funerals. In the late 1980s, she was the Chancel Choir director for many years and directed and played in the bell choir in the 1990s. Beth served on several committees of the church and was also a Sunday school and Vacation Bible School teacher. She started Monday Night Meals, where she coordinated and cooked meals for the hungry of North Platte. She was a very active member of United Methodist Women, locally holding many offices including president. Beth was also the chair of her church circle, as well as coordinator of the funeral dinners for over 20 years. On the district level of United Methodist Women, Beth held most offices, including president. Beth went on and held offices on the Conference level, serving as president from 1997 to 2000. She was also the coordinator of the ABC Quilt Program where she checked, boxed and shipped baby quilts made by fellow United Methodist Women in Nebraska, and shipped them throughout the United States for at-risk babies. Beth and her love of the Lord brought United Methodist Women to their feet as she started each meeting and gathering with "This Is the Day," which she used not only to get them singing, but as the theme of her life as well. She rejoiced in every day that God gave her. Her knowledge about United Methodist Women, her willingness to share and to serve, her love for her family and her wonderful musical talent are only a few of the many characteristics that made her special. Beth was a member of Chapter EB PEO, where she held many offices including president. Beth was a Paul Harris Fellow through Rotary. She was secretary of North Platte Concert Association for over 25 years. This position included being in charge of all membership sales and ticket sellers. She was a member of Festival Bells performance group directed by Clarice McDermand. Beth was a longtime member of Monday Musicale performance group and also sang in the Monday Musicale Choir. She also accompanied the North Platte High School musical groups in the late 1980s. Beth wrote and composed many songs, poems and skits for various functions. Family time was important to her and she enjoyed hiking in the Rocky Mountains every summer and all of the other summer vacation trips that the family took throughout the United States, including many Husker bowl games. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill in 2017; parents Lowell and Georgie Finecy; infant sibling; brother, Leland; son-in-law, Terry Thompson; and other family members. Beth is survived by her children, Pam Thompson and Bill and Amy Hasemeyer, all of North Platte, NE; granddaughter, Kaylee Thompson of North Platte, NE; her special poodle, Kit; and many special cousins and other family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://adamsswanson.com/">adamsswanson.com</a>. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Burial will follow the service at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE. The service will be livestreamed via the Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. CDC COVID-19 guidelines will be respected and therefore social distancing and wearing a mask is suggested but not required. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beth Eldora Hasemeyer  (1931-2021)

Vagene Bomberger, age 72, of North Platte, Nebraska died January 14, 2021 at her home. Vagene was born November 07, 1948, in North Platte, NE. to Eugene O. and Vada I. (Dailey) Bellows.

She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1966 then married Billy (Butch) Cooper in Holyoke, CO. To this union 2 children were born, LeeAnn and Ted. The couple lived in North Platte where Vangene worked at a grocery store. In 1970, she married John Biggers, to this union Tracy was born and they lived in North Platte, NE. On, February 14, 1992, she married Gary Edgington and they moved to Venice, Florida in 1994 after Gary’s retirement, then moved back to North Platte in 2003 after Gary’s health declined. Gary passed away in 2011 and was united in marriage to Martin Bomberger on November 7, 2016. Vagene was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, active in VFW Auxiliary, Women of the Moose and Newcomer’s. She volunteered at the Moose Lodge in Florida and North Platte. She will always be remembered as being a lot of fun and a great drinking buddy.

Survivors include husband Marty of North Platte, NE; daughter, LeeAnn Skinner of North Platte, NE; grandchildren, Zachary (Faith) Cooper, North Platte, Karisa (Rudy) Rodriguez, Kyle (Holli) Rollenhagen, McCook, NE., 11 great-grandchildren, Dominique, Jace, Dayton, Xander, Jevvrey, Johiah, Theron, Pharcius, Kane, Windlyn and Haddie.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sons, Ted and Tracy; and 2 husbands, John and Gary.

A memorial has been established to the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, NE, with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery. Book signing will be noon to 7 P.M, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

The service will also be livestreamed via Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>

CDC Covid 19 guidelines will be respected and therefore social distancing and wearing a mask is suggested but not required.

Vagene Bomberger, age 72, of North Platte, Nebraska died January 14, 2021 at her home. Vagene was born November 07, 1948, in North Platte, NE. to Eugene O. and Vada I. (Dailey) Bellows.She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1966 then married Billy (Butch) Cooper in Holyoke, CO. To this union 2 children were born, LeeAnn and Ted. The couple lived in North Platte where Vangene worked at a grocery store. In 1970, she married John Biggers, to this union Tracy was born and they lived in North Platte, NE. On, February 14, 1992, she married Gary Edgington and they moved to Venice, Florida in 1994 after Gary’s retirement, then moved back to North Platte in 2003 after Gary’s health declined. Gary passed away in 2011 and was united in marriage to Martin Bomberger on November 7, 2016. Vagene was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, active in VFW Auxiliary, Women of the Moose and Newcomer’s. She volunteered at the Moose Lodge in Florida and North Platte. She will always be remembered as being a lot of fun and a great drinking buddy.Survivors include husband Marty of North Platte, NE; daughter, LeeAnn Skinner of North Platte, NE; grandchildren, Zachary (Faith) Cooper, North Platte, Karisa (Rudy) Rodriguez, Kyle (Holli) Rollenhagen, McCook, NE., 11 great-grandchildren, Dominique, Jace, Dayton, Xander, Jevvrey, Johiah, Theron, Pharcius, Kane, Windlyn and Haddie.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sons, Ted and Tracy; and 2 husbands, John and Gary.A memorial has been established to the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, NE, with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery. Book signing will be noon to 7 P.M, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;The service will also be livestreamed via Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>CDC Covid 19 guidelines will be respected and therefore social distancing and wearing a mask is suggested but not required.

Vagene Bomberger  (1948-2021)

Alice Ann Ryan, age 65, of Ansley, NE passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 9:30 am at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow, NE with Father Jim Hunt officiating, with Rosary being held at 8:30 am at the St Joseph Catholic Church. Masks will be required. The Memorial Service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Burial will be in the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Broken Bow, NE.

Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.

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 </figure>Alice Ann Ryan, age 65, of Ansley, NE passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE.Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 9:30 am at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow, NE with Father Jim Hunt officiating, with Rosary being held at 8:30 am at the St Joseph Catholic Church. Masks will be required. The Memorial Service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Burial will be in the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.

Alice Ann Ryan  (1955-2021)

Dorothy Elaine Bamesberger passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her home at Johnson Lake, Nebraska at the age of 93. 

Services will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Hampton, Nebraska with Pastor Michael Wolff officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery. 

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elwood, Nebraska and from 12:30 p.m. to service time on Thursday at the church in Hampton, Nebraska.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dorothy Elaine Bamesberger passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her home at Johnson Lake, Nebraska at the age of 93. Services will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Hampton, Nebraska with Pastor Michael Wolff officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elwood, Nebraska and from 12:30 p.m. to service time on Thursday at the church in Hampton, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Dorothy Elaine Bamesberger  (1927-2021)

Rolland John Bamesberger passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home at Johnson Lake, Nebraska at the age of 95. 

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 </figure>Rolland John Bamesberger passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home at Johnson Lake, Nebraska at the age of 95. Services will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Hampton, Nebraska with Pastor Michael Wolff officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elwood, Nebraska and from 12:30 p.m. to service time on Thursday at the church in Hampton, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Rolland John Bamesberger  (1925-2021)

Dean Cook, age 83, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away on January 17, 2021, at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Dean was born March 11, 1936, at Ogallala, Nebraska to Roy and Nelda (Armstrong) Cook. As a young man, Dean enjoyed playing football, basketball, baseball, and running track. He graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1955. He continued his studies at the University of Nebraska before graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Soil Conservation, and subsequently served in the US Navy for four years. On March 31, 1962, Dean married Connie Ahlmeyer at Tucson, AZ. The couple made their home in Ogallala where Dean farmed until his retirement ten years ago. Dean was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Connie of Ogallala, NE; sons, Mike (Lisa) Cook of Las Vegas, NV and Todd (Deb) Cook of Norfolk, NE; daughter, Kim (Steve) Freed of Reno, NV; along with six grandchildren. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. A private family memorial service will be held at a later time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dean Cook, age 83, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away on January 17, 2021, at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Dean was born March 11, 1936, at Ogallala, Nebraska to Roy and Nelda (Armstrong) Cook. As a young man, Dean enjoyed playing football, basketball, baseball, and running track. He graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1955. He continued his studies at the University of Nebraska before graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Soil Conservation, and subsequently served in the US Navy for four years. On March 31, 1962, Dean married Connie Ahlmeyer at Tucson, AZ. The couple made their home in Ogallala where Dean farmed until his retirement ten years ago. Dean was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Connie of Ogallala, NE; sons, Mike (Lisa) Cook of Las Vegas, NV and Todd (Deb) Cook of Norfolk, NE; daughter, Kim (Steve) Freed of Reno, NV; along with six grandchildren. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. A private family memorial service will be held at a later time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dean Edward Cook  (1937-2021)

Betty Lucille Vasquez, age 85, of North Platte, Nebraska died January 18, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. Betty was born to George and Irene (Hayes) Boyer, on August 23, 1935, in Hebron, Nebraska.

Betty lived in Brule, Nebraska before moving to Sutherland, Nebraska. She graduated with the class of 1953 from Sutherland High School. Right after graduation on June 4, 1953, Betty married Phillip Vasquez in North Platte, Nebraska. To this union three children were born; Phillip Jr., Lew and Josephine.

Betty worked at the Co-op Café in Sutherland, then the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1975. She earned her LPN degree at Mid Plains Community College and worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and loved being a caregiver. Later she continued on to be the Librarian at St. Patrick’s Catholic School, retiring from the school in early 2000.

Her hobbies included; playing cards, crossword puzzles, crocheting, she was very family oriented and loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was known as an excellent cook.

Survivors include; 2 children, Lew Sr. (Julie) Vasquez of Paxton, Nebraska and Josephine (James) Beranek of North Platte, Nebraska; 3 grandchildren, Jason (Tia) Vasquez of Cleveland, OH, Lew Jr. (Joann) Vasquez of Paxton, NE and Justin (Jamie) Vasquez of Topeka, KS; 8 great-grandchildren, Mary, Sara, Emma, Caden, Keeley, Reece, Miley, and Micha; a sister; Irene Simpson, brother; Lloyd Boyer; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Phillip; son, Phillip Jr.; grandchildren, Jared and Janet Beranek; brother, William Boyer; sister-in-laws, Ruby Vasquez, Marlene Boyer and Joyce Boyer; brother-in-law, Robert Simpson.

Memorials are suggested to the family for a later designation.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 22, 2021 at St. Pat’s Catholic Church in North Platte, NE with the Reverend Bryan Ernest as celebrant. Inurnment will be at Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland, NE.&nbsp; Christian Wake Services will be at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 21, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Register book signing will be Thursday, January 21, from 9-5 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte.

The service will also be livestreamed via Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. 

Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>&nbsp;

Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Betty Lucille Vasquez, age 85, of North Platte, Nebraska died January 18, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. Betty was born to George and Irene (Hayes) Boyer, on August 23, 1935, in Hebron, Nebraska.Betty lived in Brule, Nebraska before moving to Sutherland, Nebraska. She graduated with the class of 1953 from Sutherland High School. Right after graduation on June 4, 1953, Betty married Phillip Vasquez in North Platte, Nebraska. To this union three children were born; Phillip Jr., Lew and Josephine.Betty worked at the Co-op Café in Sutherland, then the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1975. She earned her LPN degree at Mid Plains Community College and worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and loved being a caregiver. Later she continued on to be the Librarian at St. Patrick’s Catholic School, retiring from the school in early 2000.Her hobbies included; playing cards, crossword puzzles, crocheting, she was very family oriented and loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was known as an excellent cook.Survivors include; 2 children, Lew Sr. (Julie) Vasquez of Paxton, Nebraska and Josephine (James) Beranek of North Platte, Nebraska; 3 grandchildren, Jason (Tia) Vasquez of Cleveland, OH, Lew Jr. (Joann) Vasquez of Paxton, NE and Justin (Jamie) Vasquez of Topeka, KS; 8 great-grandchildren, Mary, Sara, Emma, Caden, Keeley, Reece, Miley, and Micha; a sister; Irene Simpson, brother; Lloyd Boyer; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Phillip; son, Phillip Jr.; grandchildren, Jared and Janet Beranek; brother, William Boyer; sister-in-laws, Ruby Vasquez, Marlene Boyer and Joyce Boyer; brother-in-law, Robert Simpson.Memorials are suggested to the family for a later designation.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 22, 2021 at St. Pat’s Catholic Church in North Platte, NE with the Reverend Bryan Ernest as celebrant. Inurnment will be at Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland, NE.&nbsp; Christian Wake Services will be at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 21, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Register book signing will be Thursday, January 21, from 9-5 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte.The service will also be livestreamed via Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>&nbsp;Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.CDC Covid 19 guidelines will be respected and therefore social distancing and wearing a mask is suggested but not required.

Betty Lucille Vasquez  (1935-2021)

Gregory Wade Rhoades, age 66, of Comstock, NE passed away January 14, 2021 at his home in Comstock.

Gregory Wade Rhoades was born September 2nd, 1954 in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Claude and Charlene (Glause) Rhoades.

As a child Greg loved nothing more than exploring the outdoors with his dog, Old Black Joe, where he lived near Brewster, NE.

Greg received his early education at Dunning Public Schools. He attended high school at Halsey-Dunning High, where he participated in football and basketball. Greg was instrumental in starting the first High School Rodeo Club in Blaine County. Other activities he participated in were 4-H and Ak-Sar-Ben.

He was a true child of the Nebraska Sandhills, and a free spirit. He followed anything that smelled like a horse or a dog. His interest in livestock was influenced by his father, uncles and any other old grizzled character that he could find to follow around that could teach him anything about livestock. Greg loved all of his furry friends, but in particular his dogs, Old Black Joe, Andy, and Duke. He was a true example of the saying, “A dog is a man’s best friend” as his dog Duke was right beside him to the end.

Throughout his lifetime he continued to travel widely, always observing the natural environment and the way humans and animals inhabited it. His curious mind guided him to places that others did not always understand, until he found his own understanding.

He built a vast community of friends stretching from coast to coast through his livestock trading activities. He took a special interest in mentoring youth who had a desire to grow their own knowledge about livestock. Many of these young people still looked to him today for fatherly advice.

He was preceded in death by his mother Charlene Rhoades. 

He is survived by one son, Casey Greg (Jessica) Weigel &amp; granddaughters Brooklyn and Bailey; his father Claude Rhoades; his three sisters, Karla (Larry) Estes, Julie Rhoades-Carr, Lisa Barrett; aunts and uncles, many nieces and nephews, and a wide community of cherished friends.

A graveside service is planned for Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 2 PM, at “Victoria Creek” New Helena Cemetery, East of Anselmo, NE with Pastor Don Schauda officiating. The family respectfully requests that attendees observe social safety guidelines. 

Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at www.govierbrothers.com.

Memorials are suggested to Victoria Creek Cemetery for maintenance and restoration.

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 </figure>Gregory Wade Rhoades, age 66, of Comstock, NE passed away January 14, 2021 at his home in Comstock.Gregory Wade Rhoades was born September 2nd, 1954 in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Claude and Charlene (Glause) Rhoades.As a child Greg loved nothing more than exploring the outdoors with his dog, Old Black Joe, where he lived near Brewster, NE.Greg received his early education at Dunning Public Schools. He attended high school at Halsey-Dunning High, where he participated in football and basketball. Greg was instrumental in starting the first High School Rodeo Club in Blaine County. Other activities he participated in were 4-H and Ak-Sar-Ben.He was a true child of the Nebraska Sandhills, and a free spirit. He followed anything that smelled like a horse or a dog. His interest in livestock was influenced by his father, uncles and any other old grizzled character that he could find to follow around that could teach him anything about livestock. Greg loved all of his furry friends, but in particular his dogs, Old Black Joe, Andy, and Duke. He was a true example of the saying, “A dog is a man’s best friend” as his dog Duke was right beside him to the end.Throughout his lifetime he continued to travel widely, always observing the natural environment and the way humans and animals inhabited it. His curious mind guided him to places that others did not always understand, until he found his own understanding.He built a vast community of friends stretching from coast to coast through his livestock trading activities. He took a special interest in mentoring youth who had a desire to grow their own knowledge about livestock. Many of these young people still looked to him today for fatherly advice.He was preceded in death by his mother Charlene Rhoades. He is survived by one son, Casey Greg (Jessica) Weigel &amp; granddaughters Brooklyn and Bailey; his father Claude Rhoades; his three sisters, Karla (Larry) Estes, Julie Rhoades-Carr, Lisa Barrett; aunts and uncles, many nieces and nephews, and a wide community of cherished friends.A graveside service is planned for Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 2 PM, at “Victoria Creek” New Helena Cemetery, East of Anselmo, NE with Pastor Don Schauda officiating. The family respectfully requests that attendees observe social safety guidelines. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at www.govierbrothers.com.Memorials are suggested to Victoria Creek Cemetery for maintenance and restoration.

Gregory Wade Rhoades  (1954-2021)

Gen Shultz, age 96, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at her home in Craig, Colorado.

Genevieve “Gen” H. (Simonson) Shultz was born October 22, 1924, in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Robert P. Simonson Sr., and Elizabeth H. (Kennedy) Simonson.

Gen’s paternal grandparents Peter and Lucy (Cantrell) Simonson owned and operated Simonson’s Meat Market for over 40 years in Broken Bow, Nebraska, Peter coming from Denmark as a child.&nbsp; Her maternal grandparents John and Flora (Hircock) Kennedy were farmers in Merna, Nebraska for three generations.

Genevieve was allowed to skip kindergarten, was a straight A student, a lifelong reader, had beautiful penmanship and graduated in 1942 from the Broken Bow High School. Wanting to see the country after graduation, she took a bus by herself, went East and got as far as Baltimore, Maryland, then turned around and came back to Broken Bow. She enjoyed being an “in town” girl.

Genevieve was always close to her parents and younger brother, Bob Simonson. They were a very giving family and would help anyone, when they had nothing themselves, especially during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. The family included a brindle-colored Bulldog named Boots.

She moved with her family to Los Angeles, California during World War II where her father found work building ships for the Navy. For three years Gen worked in an office for the New York Stock Exchange. She met many interesting people there, told stories of lights off on the coast during the war, including covering vehicle headlights in Los Angeles at night.

Moving back to Broken Bow, Nebraska with her family, she worked at a retail store that sold everything except bulk groceries. While working there, she was introduced by a girlfriend to Roy F. Shultz, and they married July 15, 1946. They had two children, son Clifton D. Shultz born November 1947, and daughter Sandra Kae Shultz born December 1950. A loving Springer Spaniel named Ginger made the family complete.&nbsp;

Genevieve took in ironing to help support the family while Roy had various jobs working for the railroad, was employed at Holcomb Drug Store and was a butcher for Chapin’s meat packing plant. They moved to Lexington, Nebraska in 1956, where Roy worked at Sixth Street Supermarket and the Canaday Station steam powered plant. Then moving to Elwood, Nebraska to a rented farmhouse with tractors, barns, cattle, horses, chickens, ducks, geese, fruit trees, 3 acres of vegetable garden, pastureland, snow blizzards, and tornadoes, Gen got her first taste of not living in town and became a “farm girl.”

The Canaday Station became outdated and closed so Gen moved with her family to Craig, Colorado in August 1964, where Roy worked at the Hayden Station for Colorado Ute. Eventually, Roy transferred to the Craig Station for Tri-State, and retired in 1984.&nbsp;

In 1967 Genevieve started selling Avon door to door in Craig, Colorado, for 20 years, mostly to get acquainted in a new town. She was known as the true “Avon Lady” for the entire town, walking and meeting people that became lifelong friends.

After retirement Roy and Gen made a few trips to the western states in a new pop-up camper she enjoyed. Genevieve was an excellent cook, made everything from scratch, and was noted for her homemade chicken and noodles, cookies and delicious pies, never owning a cookbook until she was 80 years old. She did her own canning, freezing of vegetables, fruits, meats, and wild game and made and canned every type of pickle.

Gen liked to embroidery and learned to crochet later in life, making many afghans for family and friends. She enjoyed music and flowers her entire life, was great at playing cards including poker and pinochle, liked all sports, could tell you many sports statistics, and was an avid Denver Bronco fan.

“Kitty,” a stray cat with a dog’s personality, adopted Genevieve, protected Gen outdoors, and they became buddies, late in life. Gen lived her life to the fullest, making every day count with what she had and took in many events around town, in Craig, Colorado and Steamboat Springs Colorado, Moffat and Routt counties.&nbsp;

Genevieve is survived by her two children, son Clif (Lowa) Shultz and daughter Sandy Shultz and two granddaughters Annie (Paul) Nelson Sr., and Jaime (Clay) Trevenen, all of Craig, Co.; one sister in-law Clarene Simonson of Mullen; six great-grandchildren Angela Black of Arizona, Paul (Mandy) Nelson Jr. of Grand Junction, Colo., Alicia (James) Douglas of Alamosa, Colo. and Morgan Nelson, Isaac Trevenen and Ian Trevenen, all of Craig, Colo.; Two great-great-granddaughters Chloe and Hailey Nelson of Grand Junction, Colo.; 11 nephews; four nieces; and several cousins.

Genevieve was proceeded in death by her parents Robert P. Simonson Sr., in August 1982 and Elizabeth Simonson in May 1987; her husband, Roy F. Shultz in October 1990; her brother Bob (Sam) Simonson in May 2005; four brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Clayton and Alvina Shultz, Lewis and Alice Shultz, Leo and Opal Shultz and Dale (Bud) and Darlene Shultz; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cremation has taken place. Gen will be laid to rest next to her husband Roy in the Merna Cemetery in Merna, Nebraska.

Genevieve will be remembered as a sweet, humble, and kind lady who had a great smile and a real zest for life. She will be dearly missed by many friends, and family members. Gen would not want one to grieve or mourn for her, but to remember and cherish the times spent together with her.

A sincere heartfelt thanks to all for your thoughts, concerns, condolences, phone calls, sharing memories, beautiful cards and offers of help, regarding the death of Genevieve Shultz.

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 </figure>Gen Shultz, age 96, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at her home in Craig, Colorado.Genevieve “Gen” H. (Simonson) Shultz was born October 22, 1924, in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Robert P. Simonson Sr., and Elizabeth H. (Kennedy) Simonson.Gen’s paternal grandparents Peter and Lucy (Cantrell) Simonson owned and operated Simonson’s Meat Market for over 40 years in Broken Bow, Nebraska, Peter coming from Denmark as a child.&nbsp; Her maternal grandparents John and Flora (Hircock) Kennedy were farmers in Merna, Nebraska for three generations.Genevieve was allowed to skip kindergarten, was a straight A student, a lifelong reader, had beautiful penmanship and graduated in 1942 from the Broken Bow High School. Wanting to see the country after graduation, she took a bus by herself, went East and got as far as Baltimore, Maryland, then turned around and came back to Broken Bow. She enjoyed being an “in town” girl.Genevieve was always close to her parents and younger brother, Bob Simonson. They were a very giving family and would help anyone, when they had nothing themselves, especially during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. The family included a brindle-colored Bulldog named Boots.She moved with her family to Los Angeles, California during World War II where her father found work building ships for the Navy. For three years Gen worked in an office for the New York Stock Exchange. She met many interesting people there, told stories of lights off on the coast during the war, including covering vehicle headlights in Los Angeles at night.Moving back to Broken Bow, Nebraska with her family, she worked at a retail store that sold everything except bulk groceries. While working there, she was introduced by a girlfriend to Roy F. Shultz, and they married July 15, 1946. They had two children, son Clifton D. Shultz born November 1947, and daughter Sandra Kae Shultz born December 1950. A loving Springer Spaniel named Ginger made the family complete.&nbsp;Genevieve took in ironing to help support the family while Roy had various jobs working for the railroad, was employed at Holcomb Drug Store and was a butcher for Chapin’s meat packing plant. They moved to Lexington, Nebraska in 1956, where Roy worked at Sixth Street Supermarket and the Canaday Station steam powered plant. Then moving to Elwood, Nebraska to a rented farmhouse with tractors, barns, cattle, horses, chickens, ducks, geese, fruit trees, 3 acres of vegetable garden, pastureland, snow blizzards, and tornadoes, Gen got her first taste of not living in town and became a “farm girl.”The Canaday Station became outdated and closed so Gen moved with her family to Craig, Colorado in August 1964, where Roy worked at the Hayden Station for Colorado Ute. Eventually, Roy transferred to the Craig Station for Tri-State, and retired in 1984.&nbsp;In 1967 Genevieve started selling Avon door to door in Craig, Colorado, for 20 years, mostly to get acquainted in a new town. She was known as the true “Avon Lady” for the entire town, walking and meeting people that became lifelong friends.After retirement Roy and Gen made a few trips to the western states in a new pop-up camper she enjoyed. Genevieve was an excellent cook, made everything from scratch, and was noted for her homemade chicken and noodles, cookies and delicious pies, never owning a cookbook until she was 80 years old. She did her own canning, freezing of vegetables, fruits, meats, and wild game and made and canned every type of pickle.Gen liked to embroidery and learned to crochet later in life, making many afghans for family and friends. She enjoyed music and flowers her entire life, was great at playing cards including poker and pinochle, liked all sports, could tell you many sports statistics, and was an avid Denver Bronco fan.“Kitty,” a stray cat with a dog’s personality, adopted Genevieve, protected Gen outdoors, and they became buddies, late in life. Gen lived her life to the fullest, making every day count with what she had and took in many events around town, in Craig, Colorado and Steamboat Springs Colorado, Moffat and Routt counties.&nbsp;Genevieve is survived by her two children, son Clif (Lowa) Shultz and daughter Sandy Shultz and two granddaughters Annie (Paul) Nelson Sr., and Jaime (Clay) Trevenen, all of Craig, Co.; one sister in-law Clarene Simonson of Mullen; six great-grandchildren Angela Black of Arizona, Paul (Mandy) Nelson Jr. of Grand Junction, Colo., Alicia (James) Douglas of Alamosa, Colo. and Morgan Nelson, Isaac Trevenen and Ian Trevenen, all of Craig, Colo.; Two great-great-granddaughters Chloe and Hailey Nelson of Grand Junction, Colo.; 11 nephews; four nieces; and several cousins.Genevieve was proceeded in death by her parents Robert P. Simonson Sr., in August 1982 and Elizabeth Simonson in May 1987; her husband, Roy F. Shultz in October 1990; her brother Bob (Sam) Simonson in May 2005; four brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Clayton and Alvina Shultz, Lewis and Alice Shultz, Leo and Opal Shultz and Dale (Bud) and Darlene Shultz; many aunts, uncles and cousins.Cremation has taken place. Gen will be laid to rest next to her husband Roy in the Merna Cemetery in Merna, Nebraska.Genevieve will be remembered as a sweet, humble, and kind lady who had a great smile and a real zest for life. She will be dearly missed by many friends, and family members. Gen would not want one to grieve or mourn for her, but to remember and cherish the times spent together with her.A sincere heartfelt thanks to all for your thoughts, concerns, condolences, phone calls, sharing memories, beautiful cards and offers of help, regarding the death of Genevieve Shultz.

Genevieve 'Gen' Shultz  (1924-2020)

Robert Marrion (Bob) Adams of Cozad, Nebraska passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 89. Bob was born June 3, 1931, in Hastings, Nebraska to George M. and Pansy L (Harritt) Adams. When about 4 years old he was entered in a National Baby Contest sponsored by Sears Roebuck &amp; Co., which he won for the State of Nebraska and was declared&nbsp;Mr. Nebraska.

At about this time he moved with his parents to a farm in the Rosedale area of Hall County, Nebraska. The Rosedale community consisted of an Evangelical church, parsonage, small barn and chicken house that ministers used to supplement their income. Across the road were a country high school and a smaller building for a country grade school. The church (now United Methodist) is still in use and the only structure remaining.

Bob was very proud of this community and attended grade school in the one room structure. The high school discontinued operation in 1944, and Bob then went to high school in Doniphan, Nebraska. Graduating in 1949, he continued to follow Doniphan's sporting events in the news. He was proud of being the captain of the 1948 undefeated six man football team.

In 1950, Bob graduated from the National Railroad School in Omaha, Nebraska and hired out to the Union Pacific Railroad as a telegrapher-clerk on May 2, 1950, then on June 9, 1950, received his seniority date. He worked for 41 years, and was the last local agent for the railroad in Cozad, Nebraska.

He did other part-time work on farms, drayed freight, and worked a couple years at Hunt Cleaners. He often said, "I worked a second job so my wife could stay home AND RAISE the family." He enjoyed travel, and his hobbies included coin collecting and wood turning.

He enjoyed good (and some not so good) stories and was a gifted storyteller himself. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and enjoyed many good friends and relatives.

On May 3, 1951, he married his high-school sweetheart, Mary Harrell, the great love of his life and devoted wife of 68 years. To this union three sons and two daughters were born. 

Bob is survived by son Jarold M. of Cozad, Nebraska, son Steven R. (Chellie) of Lewisville, Texas, daughter Harrell A. of Concordia, Kansas, and son Colin B. (Monica) of Lenexa, Kansas; sister Carol Beukenhorst of Grand Island, Nebraska; brother-in-law Stephen Harrell (Barbara) of Waddell, Arizona; daughter-in-law Melanie Marler Adams of Concordia, Kansas; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his parents; his daughter, Debra; and son-in-law Dick Wolff.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for local missions at Cozad United Methodist Church, 1515 Avenue B, Cozad Nebraska 69130. 

Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. 

A private funeral service will be live streamed Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. on the Cozad UMC YouTube Channel or Cozad UMC Facebook page. Public graveside services will follow at 2:15 p.m. at Cozad Cemetery in Cozad, Nebraska with Pastor Doug Gahn officiating. 

Visitation will be Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Robert Marrion (Bob) Adams of Cozad, Nebraska passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 89. Bob was born June 3, 1931, in Hastings, Nebraska to George M. and Pansy L (Harritt) Adams. When about 4 years old he was entered in a National Baby Contest sponsored by Sears Roebuck &amp; Co., which he won for the State of Nebraska and was declared&nbsp;Mr. Nebraska.At about this time he moved with his parents to a farm in the Rosedale area of Hall County, Nebraska. The Rosedale community consisted of an Evangelical church, parsonage, small barn and chicken house that ministers used to supplement their income. Across the road were a country high school and a smaller building for a country grade school. The church (now United Methodist) is still in use and the only structure remaining.Bob was very proud of this community and attended grade school in the one room structure. The high school discontinued operation in 1944, and Bob then went to high school in Doniphan, Nebraska. Graduating in 1949, he continued to follow Doniphan's sporting events in the news. He was proud of being the captain of the 1948 undefeated six man football team.In 1950, Bob graduated from the National Railroad School in Omaha, Nebraska and hired out to the Union Pacific Railroad as a telegrapher-clerk on May 2, 1950, then on June 9, 1950, received his seniority date. He worked for 41 years, and was the last local agent for the railroad in Cozad, Nebraska.He did other part-time work on farms, drayed freight, and worked a couple years at Hunt Cleaners. He often said, "I worked a second job so my wife could stay home AND RAISE the family." He enjoyed travel, and his hobbies included coin collecting and wood turning.He enjoyed good (and some not so good) stories and was a gifted storyteller himself. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and enjoyed many good friends and relatives.On May 3, 1951, he married his high-school sweetheart, Mary Harrell, the great love of his life and devoted wife of 68 years. To this union three sons and two daughters were born. Bob is survived by son Jarold M. of Cozad, Nebraska, son Steven R. (Chellie) of Lewisville, Texas, daughter Harrell A. of Concordia, Kansas, and son Colin B. (Monica) of Lenexa, Kansas; sister Carol Beukenhorst of Grand Island, Nebraska; brother-in-law Stephen Harrell (Barbara) of Waddell, Arizona; daughter-in-law Melanie Marler Adams of Concordia, Kansas; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his parents; his daughter, Debra; and son-in-law Dick Wolff.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for local missions at Cozad United Methodist Church, 1515 Avenue B, Cozad Nebraska 69130. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. A private funeral service will be live streamed Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. on the Cozad UMC YouTube Channel or Cozad UMC Facebook page. Public graveside services will follow at 2:15 p.m. at Cozad Cemetery in Cozad, Nebraska with Pastor Doug Gahn officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Marrion 'Bob' Adams  (1931-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Timothy Eugene Lunzmann was born August 18th 1952 at Morehouse Hospital in Benkelman, NE to Lloyd Herman Henry Lunzmann and Eva Eudora (Howard) Lunzmann. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was baptized on September 14th, 1952, at the Zion Lutheran Church of Benkelman, NE. Godparent’s were his grandfathers Gustav Lunzmann and Bly Howard. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tim lived his early years on the Lunzmann home place north of Benkelman, later moving to Imperial, NE with his parents. At a very early age Tim drove for the first time. He was only 3 ½ years old, while his mother was in the store; he decided to put the car in reverse and ended up across the street. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;For his early education he attended Imperial Grade School. He was confirmed into the Lutheran Church on April 2, 1966.&nbsp; The next year was a hard one for Tim, his father passed away on April 4, 1967. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tim attended Chase County High School and while attending school he held various part-time jobs. In the summers he helped farm in Kansas with his Aunt and Uncle while attending the Vo-tech school there. He transferred to North Platte Community College to finish his degree in Diesel Mechanics. After graduation, Tim continued to assist in the operation of his Aunt and Uncle’s farm in Kansas. He then returned to the Imperial area and began working for Sheesley’s as an outside plumber. Tim gained employment in Denver, Colorado, where he worked for several years before returning to the Imperial area, working at various local businesses and farming until retirement in 2005. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tim was active in the Eagle’s Club being an officer and trustee, working many years at the Eagles Fair Booth. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tim passed away Monday, January 11th, 2021, at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE. He was 68 years of age. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd and Eva, grandparents: Gustav &amp; Freida Lunzmann and Bly &amp; Leta Howard. Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tim was survived by his sister; Cathy Belau of Imperial, NE; his aunt, Karron Donley; cousins, Allan Fischer, Gordon Fischer, Linda Cheney, Russell Armknecht, Theodore Armknecht, Bruce Gates, and Merle Howard. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services are pending at this time. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On line condolences may be left at Liewer Funeral Home.Com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home in entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Timothy Eugene Lunzmann was born August 18th 1952 at Morehouse Hospital in Benkelman, NE to Lloyd Herman Henry Lunzmann and Eva Eudora (Howard) Lunzmann. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was baptized on September 14th, 1952, at the Zion Lutheran Church of Benkelman, NE. Godparent’s were his grandfathers Gustav Lunzmann and Bly Howard. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tim lived his early years on the Lunzmann home place north of Benkelman, later moving to Imperial, NE with his parents. At a very early age Tim drove for the first time. He was only 3 ½ years old, while his mother was in the store; he decided to put the car in reverse and ended up across the street. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;For his early education he attended Imperial Grade School. He was confirmed into the Lutheran Church on April 2, 1966.&nbsp; The next year was a hard one for Tim, his father passed away on April 4, 1967. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tim attended Chase County High School and while attending school he held various part-time jobs. In the summers he helped farm in Kansas with his Aunt and Uncle while attending the Vo-tech school there. He transferred to North Platte Community College to finish his degree in Diesel Mechanics. After graduation, Tim continued to assist in the operation of his Aunt and Uncle’s farm in Kansas. He then returned to the Imperial area and began working for Sheesley’s as an outside plumber. Tim gained employment in Denver, Colorado, where he worked for several years before returning to the Imperial area, working at various local businesses and farming until retirement in 2005. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tim was active in the Eagle’s Club being an officer and trustee, working many years at the Eagles Fair Booth. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tim passed away Monday, January 11th, 2021, at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE. He was 68 years of age. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd and Eva, grandparents: Gustav &amp; Freida Lunzmann and Bly &amp; Leta Howard. Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tim was survived by his sister; Cathy Belau of Imperial, NE; his aunt, Karron Donley; cousins, Allan Fischer, Gordon Fischer, Linda Cheney, Russell Armknecht, Theodore Armknecht, Bruce Gates, and Merle Howard. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services are pending at this time. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On line condolences may be left at Liewer Funeral Home.Com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home in entrusted with arrangements.

Timothy Eugene Lunzmann  (1952-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Frederick George Beardsley, age 81, of North Platte, Nebraska is now attending races in heaven with his eternal savior.&nbsp; Fred passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 16, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred was born on August 8, 1939 to William Melvin and Thelma I.J. Radcliffe Beardsley in Gothenburg, Nebraska.&nbsp; Fred married Donna Bruns on November 12, 1963.&nbsp; They raised their three children, Katherine, Fred Jr, and Debra, in North Platte, Nebraska, where they lived their entire 57 years of marriage. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred grew up in Gothenburg, Nebraska, graduating with the Class of 1957.&nbsp; Following graduation, Fred enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he spend four years from 1957 to 1962, traveling and enjoying many wonderful places.&nbsp; He loved telling stories about his Navy experiences. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;After his discharge from the Navy, Fred primarily worked in the grocery business.&nbsp; He worked at Gibson's for nine years and Safeway for 16 1/2 years.&nbsp; He then spent 18 years as a greeter at Walmart and was remembered as the man with all the pins on his vest, who would way "Hi, hi, hi, fill it up," and the fact he always said he was "Super!" &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred enjoyed life.&nbsp; His favorite things being his Lord and Savior, his family, classic cars, classic country and gospel music, and stockcar racing.&nbsp; Fred owned and drove his own stock car for four years.&nbsp; When his family grew, he decided to sell his car and help his best friend on his pit crew.&nbsp; Fred had been to racetracks in many states.&nbsp; When planning a vacation, he would check to see where there would be races.&nbsp; Fred and Donna had traveled to all 50 states. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred was a member of Bethel Evangelical Free Church since 1989.&nbsp; He was also a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred was preceded in death by his son, Fred Jr; his parents, Bill and Thelma Beardsley; brothers, Bernard, Maurice and Lee Beardsley; sisters, Sarah Jane Parker and Winona Sedlacek; grandson-in-law, Steve Scott; in-laws, Fred and Effie Bruns; sisters-in-law, Esther Beardsley, LaVonna Beardsley and Laura Mae Hunt; and brothers-in-law, Millard Parker, Louis Sedlacek, and Cylde Hunt. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fred is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Kathy (Larry) Walker of Gering, Nebraska and Deb (Jeff) Foote of North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren, Fred III (Ashley) of Burleson, Texas, Jennifer (Hayden) Green of Katy, Texas, Katie (John Einfalt) Scott and&nbsp; Kristi Walker of Gering, Nebraska, Kelsey (Kyle) Bryan of Red Cloud, Nebraska, and Kolby (Shelby Strong) Foote of Lincoln, Nebraska; great-grandchildren, Ireland, Tucker, Macie and Maddilyn; sister-in-law, Kay Beardsley of Sterling, Colorado; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce (Dan) Dolan of Omaha, Nebraska; and many nieces, nephews and their children.&nbsp; Fred loved them all. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred will also be missed by his non-bilogical son, Bryan (Christine) Herrick and their children and grandchildren Kandy, Casey (Ben), Katrina (Corbin), Karmin, Kamryn, Corey, Colesyn, Kierstyn, Maci and Bentley, Amelia and Arthur; plus several children whom he often claimed as his own through Donna's 47 years of childcare. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family:&nbsp; Donna Beardsley, 809 East 4th Street, North Platte, Nebraska 69101. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Bethel Evangelical Free Church at 2700 West Philip Ave in North Platte.&nbsp; The service will follow all current health directives regarding COVID-19 and masks are required.&nbsp; The service will be live-streamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Interment will follow the service at the Merna Kilfoil Cemetery, just west of Merna, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation and book signing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family present from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Casual dress is requested.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Frederick George Beardsley, age 81, of North Platte, Nebraska is now attending races in heaven with his eternal savior.&nbsp; Fred passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 16, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred was born on August 8, 1939 to William Melvin and Thelma I.J. Radcliffe Beardsley in Gothenburg, Nebraska.&nbsp; Fred married Donna Bruns on November 12, 1963.&nbsp; They raised their three children, Katherine, Fred Jr, and Debra, in North Platte, Nebraska, where they lived their entire 57 years of marriage. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred grew up in Gothenburg, Nebraska, graduating with the Class of 1957.&nbsp; Following graduation, Fred enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he spend four years from 1957 to 1962, traveling and enjoying many wonderful places.&nbsp; He loved telling stories about his Navy experiences. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;After his discharge from the Navy, Fred primarily worked in the grocery business.&nbsp; He worked at Gibson's for nine years and Safeway for 16 1/2 years.&nbsp; He then spent 18 years as a greeter at Walmart and was remembered as the man with all the pins on his vest, who would way "Hi, hi, hi, fill it up," and the fact he always said he was "Super!" &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred enjoyed life.&nbsp; His favorite things being his Lord and Savior, his family, classic cars, classic country and gospel music, and stockcar racing.&nbsp; Fred owned and drove his own stock car for four years.&nbsp; When his family grew, he decided to sell his car and help his best friend on his pit crew.&nbsp; Fred had been to racetracks in many states.&nbsp; When planning a vacation, he would check to see where there would be races.&nbsp; Fred and Donna had traveled to all 50 states. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred was a member of Bethel Evangelical Free Church since 1989.&nbsp; He was also a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred was preceded in death by his son, Fred Jr; his parents, Bill and Thelma Beardsley; brothers, Bernard, Maurice and Lee Beardsley; sisters, Sarah Jane Parker and Winona Sedlacek; grandson-in-law, Steve Scott; in-laws, Fred and Effie Bruns; sisters-in-law, Esther Beardsley, LaVonna Beardsley and Laura Mae Hunt; and brothers-in-law, Millard Parker, Louis Sedlacek, and Cylde Hunt. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fred is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Kathy (Larry) Walker of Gering, Nebraska and Deb (Jeff) Foote of North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren, Fred III (Ashley) of Burleson, Texas, Jennifer (Hayden) Green of Katy, Texas, Katie (John Einfalt) Scott and&nbsp; Kristi Walker of Gering, Nebraska, Kelsey (Kyle) Bryan of Red Cloud, Nebraska, and Kolby (Shelby Strong) Foote of Lincoln, Nebraska; great-grandchildren, Ireland, Tucker, Macie and Maddilyn; sister-in-law, Kay Beardsley of Sterling, Colorado; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce (Dan) Dolan of Omaha, Nebraska; and many nieces, nephews and their children.&nbsp; Fred loved them all. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fred will also be missed by his non-bilogical son, Bryan (Christine) Herrick and their children and grandchildren Kandy, Casey (Ben), Katrina (Corbin), Karmin, Kamryn, Corey, Colesyn, Kierstyn, Maci and Bentley, Amelia and Arthur; plus several children whom he often claimed as his own through Donna's 47 years of childcare. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family:&nbsp; Donna Beardsley, 809 East 4th Street, North Platte, Nebraska 69101. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Bethel Evangelical Free Church at 2700 West Philip Ave in North Platte.&nbsp; The service will follow all current health directives regarding COVID-19 and masks are required.&nbsp; The service will be live-streamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Interment will follow the service at the Merna Kilfoil Cemetery, just west of Merna, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation and book signing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family present from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Casual dress is requested.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Frederick George Beardsley  (1939-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alfredo Leon, age 50, of Kearney, Nebraska died as the result of an automobile accident on Monday, January 18, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alfredo was born in Mexico on September 23, 1970 to Anselmo and Austreberta (Benitez) Leon.&nbsp; He grew up and attended school in North Platte, Nebraska and later worked for Hiatt Construction. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On April 26, 1992, Alfredo married Lisa Sellers in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; They had to daughters, Leslie and Vanessa, and later divorced.&nbsp; Alfredo later adopted Victoria Bliven. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alfredo loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, fishing and camping, and was proud to be called Grandpa.&nbsp; He was a good son to his mom and always looked after her.&nbsp; Alfredo will be greatly missed by his family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father, Anselmo; his brother, Francisco 'Pancho' Leon; a brother-in-law, Fernando Velazques, Sr; and a nephew, Frenando, Jr. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his mother, Berta Leon of North Platte, Nebraska; daughters, Leslie (Josh) Eskew and Vanessa Leon of Brule, Nebraska and Victoria Bliven of Elwood, Nebraska; sisters Lidia (Saul) Roman, Alicia (David) Monares, and Minerva (Michael) Sellers, all of North Platte, Nebraksa; grandchildren, Lilli, Ali, Bri, Duane and Braxton; as well as many other family members. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alfredo Leon, age 50, of Kearney, Nebraska died as the result of an automobile accident on Monday, January 18, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alfredo was born in Mexico on September 23, 1970 to Anselmo and Austreberta (Benitez) Leon.&nbsp; He grew up and attended school in North Platte, Nebraska and later worked for Hiatt Construction. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On April 26, 1992, Alfredo married Lisa Sellers in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; They had to daughters, Leslie and Vanessa, and later divorced.&nbsp; Alfredo later adopted Victoria Bliven. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alfredo loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, fishing and camping, and was proud to be called Grandpa.&nbsp; He was a good son to his mom and always looked after her.&nbsp; Alfredo will be greatly missed by his family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father, Anselmo; his brother, Francisco 'Pancho' Leon; a brother-in-law, Fernando Velazques, Sr; and a nephew, Frenando, Jr. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his mother, Berta Leon of North Platte, Nebraska; daughters, Leslie (Josh) Eskew and Vanessa Leon of Brule, Nebraska and Victoria Bliven of Elwood, Nebraska; sisters Lidia (Saul) Roman, Alicia (David) Monares, and Minerva (Michael) Sellers, all of North Platte, Nebraksa; grandchildren, Lilli, Ali, Bri, Duane and Braxton; as well as many other family members. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Alfredo Leon  (1970-2021)

Joseph Ratzlaff, of North Platte, Nebraska, died at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, Nebraska on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the age of 99.

Joe was born at Jansen, Nebraska, to Henry and Frances Ratzlaff on November 1, 1921. In March of 1922 the family moved to a farm north of Sutherland, Nebraska, then to a ranch north of Paxton, Nebraska. Joe attended rural schools until the 8th grade. It wasn't until 2000 when Joe proudly received his GED.

Joe worked for different ranchers until May of 1942 when he was called into the U.S. Army. Joe and his three brothers, all served during World War II. Joe served in Africa and Italy then returned home in 1945 where he continued working for farmers and ranchers. He also hired on with NPPD and had a career that spanned 31 years until retiring in 1987.

On June 3, 1977, Joe married Alice Befort of Sutherland, Nebrasak. They lived in Paxton, Nebraska until 1989 when they moved to North Platte, Nebraska to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

Joe enjoyed belonging to various organizations in Paxton. He served on the Village Board for a term, was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department for 18 years and served as Finance Officer, and was a member of American Legion Post #303, where he served as Commander, was Keith County Commander for a year and held several other offices. Joe also belonged to V.F.W. Post #3755 in Ogallala and Diamond K Kiwanis Club in North Platte.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Anna, Mable, Agnes, Grace and Katherine; brothers, Bearnard, Enos and Franklin; and Alice's son, Paul Befort.

Joe is survived by his wife, Alice; her son, John (Barbara) Befort and her daughter-in-law, Carol Befort, all of North Platte; niece, Jamie (John) Franco, of California; as well as three step grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren; and other family.

Cremation was chosen and inurnment will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska with military honors. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Joseph Ratzlaff, of North Platte, Nebraska, died at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, Nebraska on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the age of 99.Joe was born at Jansen, Nebraska, to Henry and Frances Ratzlaff on November 1, 1921. In March of 1922 the family moved to a farm north of Sutherland, Nebraska, then to a ranch north of Paxton, Nebraska. Joe attended rural schools until the 8th grade. It wasn't until 2000 when Joe proudly received his GED.Joe worked for different ranchers until May of 1942 when he was called into the U.S. Army. Joe and his three brothers, all served during World War II. Joe served in Africa and Italy then returned home in 1945 where he continued working for farmers and ranchers. He also hired on with NPPD and had a career that spanned 31 years until retiring in 1987.On June 3, 1977, Joe married Alice Befort of Sutherland, Nebrasak. They lived in Paxton, Nebraska until 1989 when they moved to North Platte, Nebraska to be closer to their children and grandchildren.Joe enjoyed belonging to various organizations in Paxton. He served on the Village Board for a term, was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department for 18 years and served as Finance Officer, and was a member of American Legion Post #303, where he served as Commander, was Keith County Commander for a year and held several other offices. Joe also belonged to V.F.W. Post #3755 in Ogallala and Diamond K Kiwanis Club in North Platte.Joe was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Anna, Mable, Agnes, Grace and Katherine; brothers, Bearnard, Enos and Franklin; and Alice's son, Paul Befort.Joe is survived by his wife, Alice; her son, John (Barbara) Befort and her daughter-in-law, Carol Befort, all of North Platte; niece, Jamie (John) Franco, of California; as well as three step grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren; and other family.Cremation was chosen and inurnment will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska with military honors. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Ratzlaff  (1921-2021)

Jamie Lynn Jumps, age 41, of McCook, NE passed away following her battle with cancer on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her home in McCook.&nbsp;

Jamie was born April 6, 1979 in Denver, CO to parents James LeRoy Jumps Jr and Leslie Dawn (Elpas) Champman.&nbsp; Jamie later relocated to McCook where she attended school.&nbsp; In 2000 Jamie obtained her GED from McCook Community College.

Jamie loved watching Cruise Night in McCook.&nbsp; She also enjoyed spending time at the lake, going to concerts, working puzzles and singing karaoke.&nbsp; She was the assistant manager at McDonalds and the manager of the east Casey’s, both in McCook.&nbsp; Jamie was attending college in hopes of becoming an EMT until her health failed.&nbsp;

Jamie was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Those left to celebrate her life include her father, James (Jill) Jumps, Jr. of McCook, NE; mother, Leslie (Jerry) Chapman of Aurora, CO; children, Wesley Geihsler of Zapta, TX, James Geihsler, Jr. of Oberlin, KS, Mercedese and Monica Geihsler both of Curtis, NE, Maria Zavaleta of SanNella, CA and Aunna Essex of McCook, NE; step daughter, Mickey Kriegh of Oberlin, KS; sisters, Dawn Jumps of Holdrege, NE and Katie Chapmen of Aurora, CO; step brother, Evan Bartels of Aurora, CO;&nbsp; step sisters, Audra, Annie and Emily Bartels all of Aurora, CO; seven grandchildren, Kyler, Jordy, Raiden, Autumn, Bryer, William and Leah; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

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 </figure>Jamie Lynn Jumps, age 41, of McCook, NE passed away following her battle with cancer on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her home in McCook.&nbsp;Jamie was born April 6, 1979 in Denver, CO to parents James LeRoy Jumps Jr and Leslie Dawn (Elpas) Champman.&nbsp; Jamie later relocated to McCook where she attended school.&nbsp; In 2000 Jamie obtained her GED from McCook Community College.Jamie loved watching Cruise Night in McCook.&nbsp; She also enjoyed spending time at the lake, going to concerts, working puzzles and singing karaoke.&nbsp; She was the assistant manager at McDonalds and the manager of the east Casey’s, both in McCook.&nbsp; Jamie was attending college in hopes of becoming an EMT until her health failed.&nbsp;Jamie was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents.Those left to celebrate her life include her father, James (Jill) Jumps, Jr. of McCook, NE; mother, Leslie (Jerry) Chapman of Aurora, CO; children, Wesley Geihsler of Zapta, TX, James Geihsler, Jr. of Oberlin, KS, Mercedese and Monica Geihsler both of Curtis, NE, Maria Zavaleta of SanNella, CA and Aunna Essex of McCook, NE; step daughter, Mickey Kriegh of Oberlin, KS; sisters, Dawn Jumps of Holdrege, NE and Katie Chapmen of Aurora, CO; step brother, Evan Bartels of Aurora, CO;&nbsp; step sisters, Audra, Annie and Emily Bartels all of Aurora, CO; seven grandchildren, Kyler, Jordy, Raiden, Autumn, Bryer, William and Leah; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Jamie Lynn Jumps  (1979-2021)

Mildred Ellen (Clapp) Housley was born May 10, 1927 in McCook, Nebraska to Charley Allen and Crescenty ‘Cinda’ Matilda (Balius) Clapp, the fourth of ten children.&nbsp; After graduating from McCook High School in 1945, she worked at the Safeway grocery store to help support her parents and siblings. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On November 12, 1948 Millie married her high school sweetheart, Stanley Robert Housley, in Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; Millie immediately embraced the role as a loving mother to her infant step-son Gary Robert Housley.&nbsp; Eventually, Millie and Stan’s family grew by four as Linda, Cindy, Terri, and Cheryl were born.

She was a homemaker, softball coach, and #1 fan of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, spending countless hours playing ball in the yard and cheering them on from the stands.&nbsp; She was also a #1 fan of the Atlanta Braves and Saint Louis Cardinals (or as her grandson Kyler called them ‘Two Birds on a Stick’).&nbsp; On Wednesday nights, Millie and her sisters Levina, Trudy, Bev and her aunt Esther would be found at the Elks Club shouting ‘Bingo!’ but more frequently grumbling out ‘Darn It!’. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Millie was a 60 plus year member of the United Methodist Church in McCook.&nbsp; She received the ‘Good Neigh-Bear’ Award in 2000.&nbsp; Millie was widely known for her giving spirit, caring heart, and willingness to volunteer.&nbsp; She folded hundreds of Bison Alumni newsletters, helped Levina serve cinnamon rolls at Bingo, and lent a helping hand at Hillcrest Nursing Home.&nbsp; When she was not baby-sitting or rounding up children, you would probably find her mowing, sweeping the sidewalks, or scooping snow.&nbsp; Anyone walking by on those pristine sidewalks would often see her playing catch with the youngsters or hear her teaching them how to yodel and play the harmonica.&nbsp; Millie treated everyone like family with the porch being a popular place on any given day. &nbsp;Her love was like the positive side of her kitchen magnets, pulling loved ones in and holding them close.&nbsp; Every Christmas Eve was spent at Grandma Millie’s, with the grandkids excitedly trying to find their very own special Christmas ornament hanging throughout the house.&nbsp; She made the world’s best fudge, peanut brittle, and sugar cookies, often sending leftovers home either in Country Crock bowls or neatly ‘ironed’ Wal-Mart bags.

Millie was reunited with the love of her life on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp;

 Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband on February 11, 1999; brothers Albert, Charles Jr, and Clifford Clapp; sisters Evelyn Spence, Eva Harris, Gladys Earl, and Gertrude King; brothers-in-law Darrell Housley, Clarence Liston, Bernard King, Robert Hagemann, Kenneth Holcomb, William King, William Harris, Donald Spence, Darryl Earl, Robert Johnson, Paul Fritsche, and Gary Premer; sisters-in-law Mabel Davis, Geraldine Holcomb, Sally Johnson, and Betty Clapp; grandchildren Jeffrey, Kerri, and Kody McCully; and granddaughter-in-law Michelle Stevens.&nbsp; 

Millie is survived by her sisters Levina Fritsche and Beverly Premer of McCook, NE; sisters-in-law Freda Clapp of McCook, NE, Rosalee (William) Pinkerton of Manteca, California and Peggy Grey of California; step-son Gary Housley of Cheyenne, Wyoming; daughters Linda (Dan) Haines of Culbertson, Nebraska, Cindy (Steve) Quigley of Indianola, Nebraska, Terri (Tim) Stevens of McCook, Nebraska, and Cheryl Collins of McCook, Nebraska; grandchildren Erica Hill, Kyler (Amy) Haines, Danny (Misty) Haines, Bree (Lance) Frazier, Rami (Jarod) Albers, Taylor Quigley and special friend Andee Noltensmeier, Ryan Stevens, Jason (Jackie) Stevens, Tara (Andy) Jernigan, Laci (Jason) Ingels, and Kori (Aaron) Gandy; 32 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren with 2 more on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 5 to 7PM at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, NE.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook with Pastor Jeff Kelley officiating.

Those in attendance of the service are asked to please wear a face covering. The service will be streamed on Facebook Live for those unable to attend in person.&nbsp;

Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, NE.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Millie’s Name to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Housley Family, PO Box 476, McCook, NE 69001.

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 </figure>Mildred Ellen (Clapp) Housley was born May 10, 1927 in McCook, Nebraska to Charley Allen and Crescenty ‘Cinda’ Matilda (Balius) Clapp, the fourth of ten children.&nbsp; After graduating from McCook High School in 1945, she worked at the Safeway grocery store to help support her parents and siblings. &nbsp;&nbsp;On November 12, 1948 Millie married her high school sweetheart, Stanley Robert Housley, in Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; Millie immediately embraced the role as a loving mother to her infant step-son Gary Robert Housley.&nbsp; Eventually, Millie and Stan’s family grew by four as Linda, Cindy, Terri, and Cheryl were born.She was a homemaker, softball coach, and #1 fan of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, spending countless hours playing ball in the yard and cheering them on from the stands.&nbsp; She was also a #1 fan of the Atlanta Braves and Saint Louis Cardinals (or as her grandson Kyler called them ‘Two Birds on a Stick’).&nbsp; On Wednesday nights, Millie and her sisters Levina, Trudy, Bev and her aunt Esther would be found at the Elks Club shouting ‘Bingo!’ but more frequently grumbling out ‘Darn It!’. &nbsp;&nbsp;Millie was a 60 plus year member of the United Methodist Church in McCook.&nbsp; She received the ‘Good Neigh-Bear’ Award in 2000.&nbsp; Millie was widely known for her giving spirit, caring heart, and willingness to volunteer.&nbsp; She folded hundreds of Bison Alumni newsletters, helped Levina serve cinnamon rolls at Bingo, and lent a helping hand at Hillcrest Nursing Home.&nbsp; When she was not baby-sitting or rounding up children, you would probably find her mowing, sweeping the sidewalks, or scooping snow.&nbsp; Anyone walking by on those pristine sidewalks would often see her playing catch with the youngsters or hear her teaching them how to yodel and play the harmonica.&nbsp; Millie treated everyone like family with the porch being a popular place on any given day. &nbsp;Her love was like the positive side of her kitchen magnets, pulling loved ones in and holding them close.&nbsp; Every Christmas Eve was spent at Grandma Millie’s, with the grandkids excitedly trying to find their very own special Christmas ornament hanging throughout the house.&nbsp; She made the world’s best fudge, peanut brittle, and sugar cookies, often sending leftovers home either in Country Crock bowls or neatly ‘ironed’ Wal-Mart bags.Millie was reunited with the love of her life on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband on February 11, 1999; brothers Albert, Charles Jr, and Clifford Clapp; sisters Evelyn Spence, Eva Harris, Gladys Earl, and Gertrude King; brothers-in-law Darrell Housley, Clarence Liston, Bernard King, Robert Hagemann, Kenneth Holcomb, William King, William Harris, Donald Spence, Darryl Earl, Robert Johnson, Paul Fritsche, and Gary Premer; sisters-in-law Mabel Davis, Geraldine Holcomb, Sally Johnson, and Betty Clapp; grandchildren Jeffrey, Kerri, and Kody McCully; and granddaughter-in-law Michelle Stevens.&nbsp; Millie is survived by her sisters Levina Fritsche and Beverly Premer of McCook, NE; sisters-in-law Freda Clapp of McCook, NE, Rosalee (William) Pinkerton of Manteca, California and Peggy Grey of California; step-son Gary Housley of Cheyenne, Wyoming; daughters Linda (Dan) Haines of Culbertson, Nebraska, Cindy (Steve) Quigley of Indianola, Nebraska, Terri (Tim) Stevens of McCook, Nebraska, and Cheryl Collins of McCook, Nebraska; grandchildren Erica Hill, Kyler (Amy) Haines, Danny (Misty) Haines, Bree (Lance) Frazier, Rami (Jarod) Albers, Taylor Quigley and special friend Andee Noltensmeier, Ryan Stevens, Jason (Jackie) Stevens, Tara (Andy) Jernigan, Laci (Jason) Ingels, and Kori (Aaron) Gandy; 32 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren with 2 more on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.A visitation will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 5 to 7PM at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, NE.A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook with Pastor Jeff Kelley officiating.Those in attendance of the service are asked to please wear a face covering. The service will be streamed on Facebook Live for those unable to attend in person.&nbsp;Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, NE.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Millie’s Name to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Housley Family, PO Box 476, McCook, NE 69001.

Mildred E. "Millie" Housley  (1927-2021)

Maria C. Fike, age 90, of North Platte, Nebraska, formerly of Paxton, Nebraska, passed away January 15, 2021, at the North Platte Care Center in North Platte. Maria was born June 6, 1930, at Reichertsried, Germany to Georg &amp; Cecilia (Sontheimer) Rinderle.&nbsp; She attended school at Bayersried before going to work on the farm alongside her grandmother.&nbsp; She would later continue her education at Moosburg before being hired by her uncle as a housekeeper at Friedburg.&nbsp; Maria subsequently worked at a sewing factory in Augsburg, and later, a nannie for two American families that were based in Germany at the time. On March 2, 1957, Maria married Robert D. Fike, at Augsburg, Germany. A year later, the couple moved to the United States, where they eventually settled in Sutherland, Nebraska, where they farmed. The two would later move to the sandhills north of Arthur, Nebraska before moving to Paxton, Nebraska where Maria worked at Swede's Bar for for many years, retiring at the age of 70. Maria appreciated the quiet life, and enjoyed home, sewing, and dancing on occasion. She and her husband were longtime parishioners at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Paxton. Maria was a member of the Paxton American Legion Auxiliary, The German American Club, and St. Patrick's Altar Society. Maria was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul, Toni, and Karl; sisters, Resi and Anni; sisters-in-law, Erna &amp; Maria. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Doc" Fike of North Platte, NE; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice in Maria's memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where a recording of the service will be posted. A private family Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Paxton, NE with Fr. Bryan Ernest as Celebrant. Interment of Cremains will be in the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, NE. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Maria C. Fike, age 90, of North Platte, Nebraska, formerly of Paxton, Nebraska, passed away January 15, 2021, at the North Platte Care Center in North Platte. Maria was born June 6, 1930, at Reichertsried, Germany to Georg &amp; Cecilia (Sontheimer) Rinderle.&nbsp; She attended school at Bayersried before going to work on the farm alongside her grandmother.&nbsp; She would later continue her education at Moosburg before being hired by her uncle as a housekeeper at Friedburg.&nbsp; Maria subsequently worked at a sewing factory in Augsburg, and later, a nannie for two American families that were based in Germany at the time. On March 2, 1957, Maria married Robert D. Fike, at Augsburg, Germany. A year later, the couple moved to the United States, where they eventually settled in Sutherland, Nebraska, where they farmed. The two would later move to the sandhills north of Arthur, Nebraska before moving to Paxton, Nebraska where Maria worked at Swede's Bar for for many years, retiring at the age of 70. Maria appreciated the quiet life, and enjoyed home, sewing, and dancing on occasion. She and her husband were longtime parishioners at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Paxton. Maria was a member of the Paxton American Legion Auxiliary, The German American Club, and St. Patrick's Altar Society. Maria was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul, Toni, and Karl; sisters, Resi and Anni; sisters-in-law, Erna &amp; Maria. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Doc" Fike of North Platte, NE; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice in Maria's memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where a recording of the service will be posted. A private family Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Paxton, NE with Fr. Bryan Ernest as Celebrant. Interment of Cremains will be in the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, NE. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala, NE is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maria C. Fike  (1930-2021)

Patricia Jo Styles, age 73, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away January 13, 2021 at Great Plains Health. She was born on April 10, 1947 to Lewis and Doris (Adams) Smith in Rocky Ford, Colorado.

Patricia graduated from North Platte High School in 1965 and then had three children, Cyrus, Michael and Crystal. She moved to McPherson, KS and completed her LPN degree in 1985. Patricia began life as a homemaker in 1986. She moved to Oklahoma briefly and then moved back to North Platte in 1993.

Patricia married Dale Styles in 2013. Patricia enjoyed reading her bible and loved her grandkids. She donated a lot to St. Jude’s hospital and disabled veterans. She was a very genuine and kind human.

Survivors include husband, Dale Styles; children, Cyrus (Gina) Moore of Cloverdale, IN, Michael (Laura) Moore of Fort Leonardwood, MO; grandchildren, Breanna, Kira, Zachary, Kylee, Izaiah, Colton, Connor, Austin; great grandchild, Jaxon; sister, Anna Marie Jones of Lee Summit, MO; brother, Edward Welch of Cheyenne, WY; many other family members and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Crystal Hoefert.

Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Inurnment will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Sutherland, Nebraska at a later date. Services will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those that are unable to attend. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Patricia Jo Styles, age 73, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away January 13, 2021 at Great Plains Health. She was born on April 10, 1947 to Lewis and Doris (Adams) Smith in Rocky Ford, Colorado.Patricia graduated from North Platte High School in 1965 and then had three children, Cyrus, Michael and Crystal. She moved to McPherson, KS and completed her LPN degree in 1985. Patricia began life as a homemaker in 1986. She moved to Oklahoma briefly and then moved back to North Platte in 1993.Patricia married Dale Styles in 2013. Patricia enjoyed reading her bible and loved her grandkids. She donated a lot to St. Jude’s hospital and disabled veterans. She was a very genuine and kind human.Survivors include husband, Dale Styles; children, Cyrus (Gina) Moore of Cloverdale, IN, Michael (Laura) Moore of Fort Leonardwood, MO; grandchildren, Breanna, Kira, Zachary, Kylee, Izaiah, Colton, Connor, Austin; great grandchild, Jaxon; sister, Anna Marie Jones of Lee Summit, MO; brother, Edward Welch of Cheyenne, WY; many other family members and many friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Crystal Hoefert.Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Inurnment will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Sutherland, Nebraska at a later date. Services will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those that are unable to attend. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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