Keith Lock Arterburn was born in Holyoke, Colorado on February 5, 1925 to Roley and Ruby (Lock) Arterburn.&nbsp; He died December 26, 2020 at the home of his grandson, Chris and wife, Molly, in Ft. Collins, Colorad, where he lived since July 15, 2020.

Keith grew up on a ranch west of Imperial, Nebraska, near the Colorado border. There, he developed a love of agriculture that would guide career choices throughout his life.&nbsp; He attended rural schools through seventh grade before transferring to Imperial schools where he graduated from Chase County High School in 1943.

With World War II in full force, agriculture was highly valued. Keith took farm deferments for 15 months to help his parents and neighbors farm. But, after that time, his sense of duty and love of country propelled him to enter the service. He was inducted into the Navy on September 15, 1944 and was sent to bootcamp in Farragut, Idaho. From there, he went to Pearl Harbor where he trained to become a radar operator and was assigned to the U.S.S. Bataan.&nbsp; The Bataan served in the Pacific, spending most of its time near the coast of Japan until the war ended.&nbsp; After brief assignments elsewhere, he was honorably discharged from the Navy on May 17, 1946.

Following the war, Keith attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where he studied vocational agriculture and prepared for a career in teaching. He graduated in 1950 and took a job at Minden High School where he met the love of his life, Hazel Ibsen. They were married August 5, 1951 and moved to Gothenburg, Nebraska to teach at Gothenburg High. Both of their children were born in Gothenburg.&nbsp;

Keith taught through the spring of 1955 then worked in farm supply businesses in Gothenburg and Broken Bow, Nebraska before taking a job as a farm manager for the National Bank of Commerce of Lincoln, Nebraska in December 1961. NBC assigned him to McCook, Nebraska where the family moved in January of 1962. Representing the interests of absentee or aging owners, Keith managed as many as 60 farms at a time across southwest Nebraska, northwest Kansas, northeast Colorado, and the panhandle of Nebraska. As part of the job, he also appraised and sold land. Although he retired from NBC in the early 90’s, he loved his work in real estate and maintained his realtor’s license until 2017, most recently working for Gateway Realty of McCook.&nbsp;

Beyond his work, Keith was an active member of the community who was especially interested in supporting youth. He served on the school board of the McCook Public Schools, the advisory board and board of directors of York College, and the board of directors of the Cornhusker Christian Children’s Home which he helped found in 1970. To assure children would have a chance to go to church, he drove the “Joy Bus” for 17 years, picking up children for Bible classes at the McCook Church of Christ. In later years, he was an active member of McCook Christian Church where he made it a mission to encourage faith among high school students. &nbsp;

Keith’s zest for life kept him active and vigorous far beyond normal retirement age. He was an avid fan of the Bison and Huskers who attended games and sports of every kind. He loved taking care of his home and yard, exercised to stay in shape, and traveled frequently to visit his children, grandchildren, and friends. He fought valiantly to live as long as he did because he had projects to finish and people to love. His family and all who knew him will miss his ready smile, warm hugs, wisdom, and model of faith.

Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, his parents, his brother, Roley Arterburn, and two sisters, Barbara Banks and Virginia Spady, as well as all of Hazel’s siblings and spouses.

He is survived by his two children – Ann Morrill (and husband Bruce) of Stilwell, Kansas, and David (and wife, Cindy) of Papillion, Nebraska; five grandchildren – Ben Morrill (and wife, Stephanie), Chris Morrill (and wife, Molly), Jeff Arterburn, Kaitlyn Arterburn (and husband, Zach Norwood), and Chad Arterburn (and wife, Audra); five great-grandchildren, McKenna, Connor, Eli, Silas, and Hazel Morrill; one brother, Kermit (and wife, Charlene) of McCook, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He will be best remembered as a man of deep faith who taught and mentored young and old. &nbsp;

The family encourages memorials be made to York College 1125 E 8th York, NE 68467 or McCook Christian Church 507 West B St. McCook, NE 69001.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 3, 2020 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska.

Because of COVID restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska on Monday January 4, 2020, with Kyle Dellevoet. &nbsp;A public memorial service will be announced at a later time.

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 </figure>Keith Lock Arterburn was born in Holyoke, Colorado on February 5, 1925 to Roley and Ruby (Lock) Arterburn.&nbsp; He died December 26, 2020 at the home of his grandson, Chris and wife, Molly, in Ft. Collins, Colorad, where he lived since July 15, 2020.Keith grew up on a ranch west of Imperial, Nebraska, near the Colorado border. There, he developed a love of agriculture that would guide career choices throughout his life.&nbsp; He attended rural schools through seventh grade before transferring to Imperial schools where he graduated from Chase County High School in 1943.With World War II in full force, agriculture was highly valued. Keith took farm deferments for 15 months to help his parents and neighbors farm. But, after that time, his sense of duty and love of country propelled him to enter the service. He was inducted into the Navy on September 15, 1944 and was sent to bootcamp in Farragut, Idaho. From there, he went to Pearl Harbor where he trained to become a radar operator and was assigned to the U.S.S. Bataan.&nbsp; The Bataan served in the Pacific, spending most of its time near the coast of Japan until the war ended.&nbsp; After brief assignments elsewhere, he was honorably discharged from the Navy on May 17, 1946.Following the war, Keith attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where he studied vocational agriculture and prepared for a career in teaching. He graduated in 1950 and took a job at Minden High School where he met the love of his life, Hazel Ibsen. They were married August 5, 1951 and moved to Gothenburg, Nebraska to teach at Gothenburg High. Both of their children were born in Gothenburg.&nbsp;Keith taught through the spring of 1955 then worked in farm supply businesses in Gothenburg and Broken Bow, Nebraska before taking a job as a farm manager for the National Bank of Commerce of Lincoln, Nebraska in December 1961. NBC assigned him to McCook, Nebraska where the family moved in January of 1962. Representing the interests of absentee or aging owners, Keith managed as many as 60 farms at a time across southwest Nebraska, northwest Kansas, northeast Colorado, and the panhandle of Nebraska. As part of the job, he also appraised and sold land. Although he retired from NBC in the early 90’s, he loved his work in real estate and maintained his realtor’s license until 2017, most recently working for Gateway Realty of McCook.&nbsp;Beyond his work, Keith was an active member of the community who was especially interested in supporting youth. He served on the school board of the McCook Public Schools, the advisory board and board of directors of York College, and the board of directors of the Cornhusker Christian Children’s Home which he helped found in 1970. To assure children would have a chance to go to church, he drove the “Joy Bus” for 17 years, picking up children for Bible classes at the McCook Church of Christ. In later years, he was an active member of McCook Christian Church where he made it a mission to encourage faith among high school students. &nbsp;Keith’s zest for life kept him active and vigorous far beyond normal retirement age. He was an avid fan of the Bison and Huskers who attended games and sports of every kind. He loved taking care of his home and yard, exercised to stay in shape, and traveled frequently to visit his children, grandchildren, and friends. He fought valiantly to live as long as he did because he had projects to finish and people to love. His family and all who knew him will miss his ready smile, warm hugs, wisdom, and model of faith.Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, his parents, his brother, Roley Arterburn, and two sisters, Barbara Banks and Virginia Spady, as well as all of Hazel’s siblings and spouses.He is survived by his two children – Ann Morrill (and husband Bruce) of Stilwell, Kansas, and David (and wife, Cindy) of Papillion, Nebraska; five grandchildren – Ben Morrill (and wife, Stephanie), Chris Morrill (and wife, Molly), Jeff Arterburn, Kaitlyn Arterburn (and husband, Zach Norwood), and Chad Arterburn (and wife, Audra); five great-grandchildren, McKenna, Connor, Eli, Silas, and Hazel Morrill; one brother, Kermit (and wife, Charlene) of McCook, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He will be best remembered as a man of deep faith who taught and mentored young and old. &nbsp;The family encourages memorials be made to York College 1125 E 8th York, NE 68467 or McCook Christian Church 507 West B St. McCook, NE 69001.&nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held Sunday, January 3, 2020 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Nebraska.Because of COVID restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska on Monday January 4, 2020, with Kyle Dellevoet. &nbsp;A public memorial service will be announced at a later time.

Keith Lock Arterburn  (1925-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon Kay Kluender was born August 12, 1943, to Douglas and Elvira (Wickman) Hammon in Valentine, Nebraska. Sharon grew up and attended school in Valentine, graduating from Valentine High School in 1961. She continued her education by attending college at Colorado State University and graduating from Chadron State College in 1965 with a degree in Secondary Education. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon married Robert W. Kluender on June 12, 1965. They first lived in Paxton, Nebraska for one year, and then moved to Imperial, Nebraska in 1966. They had two daughters, Colleen and Holli. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon taught high school at Paxton High School for one year, before beginning her forty-two year tenure of teaching business at Chase County High School. She was highly devoted as an advisor for FBLA and thoroughly enjoyed putting on the Veteran’s Day Program each year. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In addition to being a dedicated and loving spouse, mother, daughter &amp; sister; Sharon also loved cooking, baking, reading, gardening, traveling, day trips with her friends, dancing, playing cards, spending time with her family, friends, and spoiling her grandkids. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon went home to Jesus on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the Country House in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was 77 years of age. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She is survived by her spouse; Bob Kluender of Imperial, Nebraska, daughters; Colleen Spellman and husband, Todd, of Elmwood, Nebraska, Holli Artz and husband, T.J., of Hickman, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jaxson, Kylar and Coleston Spellman and Kaden, Ryker and Brekkyn Artz; sister, Jeri Ballard of Rapid City, South Dakota; brother; Bob Hammon and wife, Jan, of Pauma Valley, California; brother in law; Sam Peterson of Lincoln, Nebraska; brothers and sisters in laws; Larry and Jean Kluender of Valentine, Nebraska, Jim and Linda Kluender of Edgemont, South Dakota, and Bill Kluender of Chandler,Oklahoma. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon joins her parents, Doug and Elvira Hammon, parents-in-law, Walt and Mary Kluender, brother-in-law, Dick Ballard, sister Connie Peterson, and sister-in-law RuthAnn Kluender in Heaven. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial service will be held Monday morning, January 4, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. Mountain Time at Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, Nebraska with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Inurnment will follow this summer at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon’s wishes were for cremation with no visitation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested to the Kluender Family for a future FBLA Scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior of CCHS.

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 </figure><h2>Obituary for Sharon K Kluender</h2>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon Kay Kluender was born August 12, 1943, to Douglas and Elvira (Wickman) Hammon in Valentine, Nebraska. Sharon grew up and attended school in Valentine, graduating from Valentine High School in 1961. She continued her education by attending college at Colorado State University and graduating from Chadron State College in 1965 with a degree in Secondary Education. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon married Robert W. Kluender on June 12, 1965. They first lived in Paxton, Nebraska for one year, and then moved to Imperial, Nebraska in 1966. They had two daughters, Colleen and Holli. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon taught high school at Paxton High School for one year, before beginning her forty-two year tenure of teaching business at Chase County High School. She was highly devoted as an advisor for FBLA and thoroughly enjoyed putting on the Veteran’s Day Program each year. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In addition to being a dedicated and loving spouse, mother, daughter &amp; sister; Sharon also loved cooking, baking, reading, gardening, traveling, day trips with her friends, dancing, playing cards, spending time with her family, friends, and spoiling her grandkids. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon went home to Jesus on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the Country House in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was 77 years of age. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She is survived by her spouse; Bob Kluender of Imperial, Nebraska, daughters; Colleen Spellman and husband, Todd, of Elmwood, Nebraska, Holli Artz and husband, T.J., of Hickman, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jaxson, Kylar and Coleston Spellman and Kaden, Ryker and Brekkyn Artz; sister, Jeri Ballard of Rapid City, South Dakota; brother; Bob Hammon and wife, Jan, of Pauma Valley, California; brother in law; Sam Peterson of Lincoln, Nebraska; brothers and sisters in laws; Larry and Jean Kluender of Valentine, Nebraska, Jim and Linda Kluender of Edgemont, South Dakota, and Bill Kluender of Chandler,Oklahoma. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon joins her parents, Doug and Elvira Hammon, parents-in-law, Walt and Mary Kluender, brother-in-law, Dick Ballard, sister Connie Peterson, and sister-in-law RuthAnn Kluender in Heaven. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial service will be held Monday morning, January 4, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. Mountain Time at Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, Nebraska with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Inurnment will follow this summer at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharon’s wishes were for cremation with no visitation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested to the Kluender Family for a future FBLA Scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior of CCHS.

Sharon Kay Kluender  (1943-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Perry Arnold Collman, age 62, of Hershey, Nebraska died at his home on December 26, 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Perry was born in Sterling, Colorado on December 27, 1957 to Ernest and Betty "Pat" (White) Collman.&nbsp; He grew up in Sterling and graduated from Crook High School, then went to Northeastern Junior College.&nbsp; Perry did some harvesting and owned his own truck, then worked for Hawkin Construction Company.&nbsp; When he moved to Hershey, Nebraska he went to work for M &amp; B, fueling locomotives in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Perry liked his guitars, cars and guns. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Collman. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his mother and step-father, Pat and Bob Harper of Hershey, Nebraska; his friend Patrick Irish &amp; wife Jestine and their children Veronica and Tyler, all of North Platte, Nebraska; and other family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Hershey Methodist Church.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Perry Arnold Collman, age 62, of Hershey, Nebraska died at his home on December 26, 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Perry was born in Sterling, Colorado on December 27, 1957 to Ernest and Betty "Pat" (White) Collman.&nbsp; He grew up in Sterling and graduated from Crook High School, then went to Northeastern Junior College.&nbsp; Perry did some harvesting and owned his own truck, then worked for Hawkin Construction Company.&nbsp; When he moved to Hershey, Nebraska he went to work for M &amp; B, fueling locomotives in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Perry liked his guitars, cars and guns. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Collman. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his mother and step-father, Pat and Bob Harper of Hershey, Nebraska; his friend Patrick Irish &amp; wife Jestine and their children Veronica and Tyler, all of North Platte, Nebraska; and other family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Hershey Methodist Church.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Perry Arnold Collman  (1957-2020)

Theresa Louise Sejkora, age 70, of North Platte, Nebraska died December 23, 2020 at her home.  She was born on March 31, 1950 in Ogallala, Nebraska to Gilbert and Alma (Arensdorf) Walz.  She graduated from Ogallala High School in 1968.  She married Richard Sejkora and to this union two children were born, Roxann and William “B.J.”. The couple lived in several places and Theresa moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1977. 

She worked at Linden Manor for several years and has been currently working as a dietary aide at Centennial Park Retirement Center.  Theresa will be remembered as a giving and kind person.  She enjoyed taking care of others and working with the residents at Centennial Park.  Theresa had a love for fill-it-in puzzles.  She also was very spiritual and had a strong faith.  

Survivors include her children, Roxann Sejkora of North Platte, Nebraska and William “B.J.” Sejkora of Cheyenne, Wyoming; granddaughters, Janacia, Laraya, and Allenea Sejkora; siblings, Bev Walz, Connie (Craig) Palic, and James Walz; several other family members and friends. 

 She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandparents, Joe and Theresa Arensdorf; and in-laws, Jerry and Martha Sejkora.

Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska, and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com. 

 The service will be streamed live at Adams &amp; Swanson’s Facebook page. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday December 29, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska with the Rev. Jon Sorensen as celebrant.  Visitation will be Sunday from 12-4 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte.  Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens south of North Platte, NE.  Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  

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 </figure>Theresa Louise Sejkora, age 70, of North Platte, Nebraska died December 23, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 31, 1950 in Ogallala, Nebraska to Gilbert and Alma (Arensdorf) Walz. She graduated from Ogallala High School in 1968. She married Richard Sejkora and to this union two children were born, Roxann and William “B.J.”. The couple lived in several places and Theresa moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1977. She worked at Linden Manor for several years and has been currently working as a dietary aide at Centennial Park Retirement Center. Theresa will be remembered as a giving and kind person. She enjoyed taking care of others and working with the residents at Centennial Park. Theresa had a love for fill-it-in puzzles. She also was very spiritual and had a strong faith. Survivors include her children, Roxann Sejkora of North Platte, Nebraska and William “B.J.” Sejkora of Cheyenne, Wyoming; granddaughters, Janacia, Laraya, and Allenea Sejkora; siblings, Bev Walz, Connie (Craig) Palic, and James Walz; several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandparents, Joe and Theresa Arensdorf; and in-laws, Jerry and Martha Sejkora.Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska, and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com. The service will be streamed live at Adams &amp; Swanson’s Facebook page. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday December 29, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska with the Rev. Jon Sorensen as celebrant. Visitation will be Sunday from 12-4 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte. Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens south of North Platte, NE. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Theresa Louise Sejkora  (1950-2020)

Stephen “Jeep” Reyes, age 61, of North Platte, Nebraska, departed this life on December 23,&nbsp;2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska after many years of health complications.

Born on January 14, 1959, he was the youngest of five children born to Frank and Evangeline Reyes in Norwalk, California. After graduating from Los Altos High School in 1977 in Hacienda Heights, California, he worked for the City of Laguna Beach for many years. Having never married or having children of his own, it was after his brother Joe’s death that he carried out an honorable promise, to take care and watch over his brother's wife, Shirley, and their two sons, Steve and Robert. And he did just that for the rest of his life.&nbsp;

Moving to North Platte, Nebraska in 1994, he worked for the Salvation Army for many years before retiring early due to his declining health in 2000. It was in 2002 when his sister Roxann, donated her kidney to him, and blessed us all with an extra eighteen years of his infectious smile and presence.

An avid animal lover, he enjoyed caring for his many goats, ducks, cats, dogs, turkeys, and even a llama over the years. He enjoyed fishing and watching football and basketball, always cheering for his Nebraska Cornhuskers and Los Angeles Lakers and his favorite basketball player, Kobe Bryant. He loved to search for antiques with Shirley, and together they traveled all over the state in search for those hidden treasures to add to their ever-growing&nbsp;collections. He was always ready and willing to play a competitive&nbsp;game of Wii bowling, strikes or no strikes!&nbsp;

Steven was preceded in death by his mother, Evangeline Reyes; older brother, Joseph “Joe Franklin” Reyes; an infant sister, Caroline Reyes; grandparents, Bruno (Maria) Martinez, Amelia Martinez and Fransisco (Anita) Reyes.

Survivors include his loving life-companion, Shirley Reyes; her sons, Steve Reyes of North Platte, Nebraska, and Robert Reyes of Carlsbad, California; his father, Frank (Griselda) Reyes of Apple Valley, CA; Sisters, Rachel (Reyes) Ramirez of North Platte, Nebraska and Roxann (Bill) Webb of Sugarland, Texas; brother, Alex Reyes of Woodburn, Oregon and half-brother Frank (Teresa) Reyes of Foothill Ranch, California; and half-sister Diana (Robert) Suderman of Winnipeg, Canada; and also leaves behind many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.&nbsp;

Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at North Platte City Cemetery with Pastor Doug Lee officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, prior to the service at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska. Memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Stephen “Jeep” Reyes, age 61, of North Platte, Nebraska, departed this life on December 23,&nbsp;2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska after many years of health complications.Born on January 14, 1959, he was the youngest of five children born to Frank and Evangeline Reyes in Norwalk, California. After graduating from Los Altos High School in 1977 in Hacienda Heights, California, he worked for the City of Laguna Beach for many years. Having never married or having children of his own, it was after his brother Joe’s death that he carried out an honorable promise, to take care and watch over his brother's wife, Shirley, and their two sons, Steve and Robert. And he did just that for the rest of his life.&nbsp;Moving to North Platte, Nebraska in 1994, he worked for the Salvation Army for many years before retiring early due to his declining health in 2000. It was in 2002 when his sister Roxann, donated her kidney to him, and blessed us all with an extra eighteen years of his infectious smile and presence.An avid animal lover, he enjoyed caring for his many goats, ducks, cats, dogs, turkeys, and even a llama over the years. He enjoyed fishing and watching football and basketball, always cheering for his Nebraska Cornhuskers and Los Angeles Lakers and his favorite basketball player, Kobe Bryant. He loved to search for antiques with Shirley, and together they traveled all over the state in search for those hidden treasures to add to their ever-growing&nbsp;collections. He was always ready and willing to play a competitive&nbsp;game of Wii bowling, strikes or no strikes!&nbsp;He will be missed so much.&nbsp;Steven was preceded in death by his mother, Evangeline Reyes; older brother, Joseph “Joe Franklin” Reyes; an infant sister, Caroline Reyes; grandparents, Bruno (Maria) Martinez, Amelia Martinez and Fransisco (Anita) Reyes.Survivors include his loving life-companion, Shirley Reyes; her sons, Steve Reyes of North Platte, Nebraska, and Robert Reyes of Carlsbad, California; his father, Frank (Griselda) Reyes of Apple Valley, CA; Sisters, Rachel (Reyes) Ramirez of North Platte, Nebraska and Roxann (Bill) Webb of Sugarland, Texas; brother, Alex Reyes of Woodburn, Oregon and half-brother Frank (Teresa) Reyes of Foothill Ranch, California; and half-sister Diana (Robert) Suderman of Winnipeg, Canada; and also leaves behind many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.&nbsp;Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at North Platte City Cemetery with Pastor Doug Lee officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, prior to the service at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska. Memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Stephen "Jeep" Reyes  (1959-2020)

Kevin Kennedy, Jr., of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the age of 73.

Kevin was born to Kevin, Sr. and Rita Kennedy on February 23, 1947, in Flushing, New York, where he grew up. He attended St. Mary's High School in Manhasset then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Kevin proudly served our country from 1964-68. He served in Vietnam, attained the rank of Sergeant, and was a Counter Guerrilla Warfare Instructor for the Marine Corps. Kevin received many awards and commendations including a Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal and Rifle Expert Badge.

Following his discharge, Kevin returned to New York where he attended St. John's University for business and finance. While studying for his broker's test at Merrill-Lynch, he drove a cab in New York City. Kevin went on to be a Wall Street Executive for over 48 years as a Wall Street advisor and managing director.

On July 21, 1984, Kevin married Ellen Taylor in Brookville, New York, and they lived in Syosset, New York. Kevin's interest in ranching brought the family to North Platte, Nebraska 25 years ago when he purchased a ranch south of Maxwell, Nebraska and ran a cow/calf operation.

Kevin enjoyed living in Lincoln County, Nebraska and became active in the community. He was a Reserve Deputy for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, was on the board of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and president of the 20th Century Veteran's Memorial. He was a member of various groups including the Lincoln County Cattlemen Association, Order of the Purple Heart, U.S. Marine Corps. League, Military Order of Cooties, P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion and was a life member and Junior Vice Commander of the V.F.W. Post #1504 as well as serving on the board for the Law Enforcement Memorial and was a member of the FBI's Joint Terrorist Task Force for over 16 years.

Kevin was proud of his family and service to our country and had great faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Semper Fi!

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Bernadette Kennedy.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Ellen, of North Platte, Nebraska; sons, Kevin Kennedy III and Brian Kennedy, of North Platte, Nebraska, and Edward Kennedy, of Jacksonville, Florida; daughter, Mary Ellen Kennedy, of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Christopher, Hannah and Ava Kennedy; brothers, Patrick Kennedy, of New York City, NY, and Tom (Cindy) Kennedy and Brian (Shia) Kennedy, of Laguna Beach, CA; sisters, Marianne (Steven) Hadley, of Casco, ME, Maureen Doran, of Holtsville, NY, Rita Mackey, of Islip, NY, Michelle (Jerry) Todd, of Mission Viejo, CA; as well as many other family.

Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the North Platte Berean Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. Services will be recorded and posted to odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Services will also be live-streamed at&nbsp;<a href="https://vimeo.com/495294455" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/495294455</a>

Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the 20th Century Veteran's Memorial in North Platte, Nebraska.

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 </figure>Kevin Kennedy, Jr., of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the age of 73.Kevin was born to Kevin, Sr. and Rita Kennedy on February 23, 1947, in Flushing, New York, where he grew up. He attended St. Mary's High School in Manhasset then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Kevin proudly served our country from 1964-68. He served in Vietnam, attained the rank of Sergeant, and was a Counter Guerrilla Warfare Instructor for the Marine Corps. Kevin received many awards and commendations including a Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal and Rifle Expert Badge.Following his discharge, Kevin returned to New York where he attended St. John's University for business and finance. While studying for his broker's test at Merrill-Lynch, he drove a cab in New York City. Kevin went on to be a Wall Street Executive for over 48 years as a Wall Street advisor and managing director.On July 21, 1984, Kevin married Ellen Taylor in Brookville, New York, and they lived in Syosset, New York. Kevin's interest in ranching brought the family to North Platte, Nebraska 25 years ago when he purchased a ranch south of Maxwell, Nebraska and ran a cow/calf operation.Kevin enjoyed living in Lincoln County, Nebraska and became active in the community. He was a Reserve Deputy for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, was on the board of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and president of the 20th Century Veteran's Memorial. He was a member of various groups including the Lincoln County Cattlemen Association, Order of the Purple Heart, U.S. Marine Corps. League, Military Order of Cooties, P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion and was a life member and Junior Vice Commander of the V.F.W. Post #1504 as well as serving on the board for the Law Enforcement Memorial and was a member of the FBI's Joint Terrorist Task Force for over 16 years.Kevin was proud of his family and service to our country and had great faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Semper Fi!He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Bernadette Kennedy.Kevin is survived by his wife, Ellen, of North Platte, Nebraska; sons, Kevin Kennedy III and Brian Kennedy, of North Platte, Nebraska, and Edward Kennedy, of Jacksonville, Florida; daughter, Mary Ellen Kennedy, of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Christopher, Hannah and Ava Kennedy; brothers, Patrick Kennedy, of New York City, NY, and Tom (Cindy) Kennedy and Brian (Shia) Kennedy, of Laguna Beach, CA; sisters, Marianne (Steven) Hadley, of Casco, ME, Maureen Doran, of Holtsville, NY, Rita Mackey, of Islip, NY, Michelle (Jerry) Todd, of Mission Viejo, CA; as well as many other family.Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the North Platte Berean Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. Services will be recorded and posted to odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Services will also be live-streamed at&nbsp;<a href="https://vimeo.com/495294455" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/495294455</a>Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the 20th Century Veteran's Memorial in North Platte, Nebraska.

Kevin Kennedy, Jr.  (1947-2020)

Norman D. Jones, age 83, of Hershey, Nebraska, formerly of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at his home. Norman was born November 14, 1937, to Henry and Oma Jones. He graduated from Valley High School and went on to attend ALU Insurance College. Norman entered the U.S. Navy in 1956, where he served until 1960. When he was released from active duty, he then served in the Naval Reserves until 1962. The Navy had a baseball team, and Norman served that team as their pitcher. On August 6, 1965, Norman married Janet Taylor at Louisville, Kentucky. Their union was blessed with one daughter, Marina. Norman worked in the insurance profession for most of his life. In 1971, Norman and Janet moved to Greenwood, Indiana, where he started his own insurance brokerage, Jones and Associates, and Janet owned and operated "A Touch of Class" beauty salon. Norman and Janet enjoyed spending time with family and friends over the years and wintering in Florida. Norman also loved to play golf. Norman was sharp, ambitious, and industrious, which drove his entrepreneurial talent. Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Janet, in October of 2020, his parents, and two brothers. Survivors include his daughter, Marina (Darin) Makovicka of Hershey; grandchildren, Taylor and Cody Persinger; great-granddaughter, Bentley Grace; two brothers, Tommy Jones and Jay Jones; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Norman's memory for later designation by his family. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. A celebration of life open house will be held for Norman on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska. No interment of Cremains is planned at this time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Norman D. Jones, age 83, of Hershey, Nebraska, formerly of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at his home. Norman was born November 14, 1937, to Henry and Oma Jones. He graduated from Valley High School and went on to attend ALU Insurance College. Norman entered the U.S. Navy in 1956, where he served until 1960. When he was released from active duty, he then served in the Naval Reserves until 1962. The Navy had a baseball team, and Norman served that team as their pitcher. On August 6, 1965, Norman married Janet Taylor at Louisville, Kentucky. Their union was blessed with one daughter, Marina. Norman worked in the insurance profession for most of his life. In 1971, Norman and Janet moved to Greenwood, Indiana, where he started his own insurance brokerage, Jones and Associates, and Janet owned and operated "A Touch of Class" beauty salon. Norman and Janet enjoyed spending time with family and friends over the years and wintering in Florida. Norman also loved to play golf. Norman was sharp, ambitious, and industrious, which drove his entrepreneurial talent. Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Janet, in October of 2020, his parents, and two brothers. Survivors include his daughter, Marina (Darin) Makovicka of Hershey; grandchildren, Taylor and Cody Persinger; great-granddaughter, Bentley Grace; two brothers, Tommy Jones and Jay Jones; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Norman's memory for later designation by his family. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. A celebration of life open house will be held for Norman on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska. No interment of Cremains is planned at this time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Norman D. Jones  (1937-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Darrell Leroy Jones, age 74, of Sargent,&nbsp; Nebraska passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on August 25, 1946. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation has been chosen. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Darrell is survived by his wife, Mary Jones, of Sargent, Nebraska; children Darrell Jones, III of Stockton, California, Bernadette (Michael) Dean of Dekabl, Illinois, Shawn Kreider of Pampa, Texas, and Jerome (Tammy) Jones of Sterling, Colorado; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Kathy McCoy of Stockton, California. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Darrell is preceded in death by his parents and a brother. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Darrell Leroy Jones, age 74, of Sargent,&nbsp; Nebraska passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on August 25, 1946. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation has been chosen. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Darrell is survived by his wife, Mary Jones, of Sargent, Nebraska; children Darrell Jones, III of Stockton, California, Bernadette (Michael) Dean of Dekabl, Illinois, Shawn Kreider of Pampa, Texas, and Jerome (Tammy) Jones of Sterling, Colorado; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Kathy McCoy of Stockton, California. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Darrell is preceded in death by his parents and a brother. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

Darrell Leroy Jones  (1946-2020)

Earl Dewain Kennedy of Broken Bow, Nebraska passed to his Heavenly home on December 23, 2020, while residing at Emerald Nursing Home in Cozad, Nebraska.

Earl was born on April 24, 1931 to Reverend Donald D Kennedy and Lila M (Hutchins) Kennedy at Blue Earth, Minnesota. He lived in Blue Earth for five years and then in Duluth, Minnesota through the fifth grade when the family moved to Blair, Nebraska in 1942. Earl graduated from Blair High School in 1949 and attended Dana College. He worked at a grocery store for several years in Blair until moving to Sumner, Nebraska in 1951, where he worked on farms and an implement business.

On August 5, 1956 he married Marlene J. Triplett at Fairhaven Baptist Church east of Lexington, Nebraska. They made their home in Sumner for four years before settling in Broken Bow, Nebraska. To this union four children were born: Larry, Barbara, Debra, and Randy.

Earl was employed at Gottschalk's Jack &amp; Jill Grocery Store in Broken Bow for 47½ years retiring in February of 2008 with a memorable retirement party. Of all the things that remained the same through the years at the store Earl mostly enjoyed chatting with customers and courtesy/carryout service. In 2003 Earl was honored as Broken Bow's Employee of the Year.

Earl and Marlene celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in August of 2016 with family and friends. Within 6 months of that celebration, Earl's Parkinson's brought him to the painful decision to move to a facility to help with his health needs and a broken hip in April of 2017 made the decision that he would not return to his beloved home.

Earl accepted Jesus as his Savior at twelve years of age and was baptized and received as a member of the Baptist Church in Blair in 1943. He remained a dedicated member of the Sumner and Broken Bow Baptist Churches where he served as a deacon for many years, on the board of trustees, many committees, choir and as an adult Sunday School teacher most of his adult life. He served on the Nebraska State Baptist Board for several years.

Earl's strong faith in the Lord led him to live every day as his mission field. He truly loved his home life, church life and work because it allowed him the blessing of showing just who Jesus was to him in very tangible ways.

Earl was a dedicated and loving husband and father to his children and dearly loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Earl always enjoyed the many activities his children and grandchildren were involved in.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene of Broken Bow, NE and children Larry (Gay) Kennedy of Exeter, NE, Barbara (Daniel) Hanson of Broken Bow, NE, Debra Kennedy of Broken Bow, NE and Randy (Rhonda) Kennedy of Lincoln, NE.&nbsp; Also left to mourn his passing are his grandchildren Lance (Cherry) Kennedy of Torrington, Wyoming, Tyrel (Megan) Kennedy of McCool Junction, NE, Lana Kennedy of Exeter, NE, Jared (Sheridan) Hanson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Megan Hanson of Broken Bow, NE&lt; Nathan (Taylor) Hanson of Kenesaw, NE,&nbsp; as well as Samuel, Katherine, Sarah, Anna and Rachel Kennedy of Lincoln, NE. Great Grandchildren include Caidan, Taran, Peyton and Aeson of Torrington, Wyoming, Lucas and Gracelynn Kennedy of McCool Junction, NE, Natalie and Henry Hanson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Easton and Lennon Collins of Broken Bow, NE and Harper and Huxlee Hanson of Kenesaw, NE. He is also survived by numerous cousins and friends, including "adopted" granddaughter Nadine (Patrick) Wesche and children Mats and Mila of Limburg, Germany.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Donald and Lila Kennedy, in-laws Claris and Edna Triplett, cousin Harold Hutchins and infant great granddaughters, Chloe and Kyndall Collins.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 30th&nbsp;at 10:30 am at the Berean Bible Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska with Pastor Tyce Jensen officiating. Service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrother.com/">www.govierbrother.com</a>. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Berean Bible Church or Asera Care Hospice of Kearney.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 29th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with family greeting 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are 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>

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 </figure>Earl Dewain Kennedy of Broken Bow, Nebraska passed to his Heavenly home on December 23, 2020, while residing at Emerald Nursing Home in Cozad, Nebraska.Earl was born on April 24, 1931 to Reverend Donald D Kennedy and Lila M (Hutchins) Kennedy at Blue Earth, Minnesota. He lived in Blue Earth for five years and then in Duluth, Minnesota through the fifth grade when the family moved to Blair, Nebraska in 1942. Earl graduated from Blair High School in 1949 and attended Dana College. He worked at a grocery store for several years in Blair until moving to Sumner, Nebraska in 1951, where he worked on farms and an implement business.On August 5, 1956 he married Marlene J. Triplett at Fairhaven Baptist Church east of Lexington, Nebraska. They made their home in Sumner for four years before settling in Broken Bow, Nebraska. To this union four children were born: Larry, Barbara, Debra, and Randy.Earl was employed at Gottschalk's Jack &amp; Jill Grocery Store in Broken Bow for 47½ years retiring in February of 2008 with a memorable retirement party. Of all the things that remained the same through the years at the store Earl mostly enjoyed chatting with customers and courtesy/carryout service. In 2003 Earl was honored as Broken Bow's Employee of the Year.Earl and Marlene celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in August of 2016 with family and friends. Within 6 months of that celebration, Earl's Parkinson's brought him to the painful decision to move to a facility to help with his health needs and a broken hip in April of 2017 made the decision that he would not return to his beloved home.Earl accepted Jesus as his Savior at twelve years of age and was baptized and received as a member of the Baptist Church in Blair in 1943. He remained a dedicated member of the Sumner and Broken Bow Baptist Churches where he served as a deacon for many years, on the board of trustees, many committees, choir and as an adult Sunday School teacher most of his adult life. He served on the Nebraska State Baptist Board for several years.Earl's strong faith in the Lord led him to live every day as his mission field. He truly loved his home life, church life and work because it allowed him the blessing of showing just who Jesus was to him in very tangible ways.Earl was a dedicated and loving husband and father to his children and dearly loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Earl always enjoyed the many activities his children and grandchildren were involved in.Survivors include his wife, Marlene of Broken Bow, NE and children Larry (Gay) Kennedy of Exeter, NE, Barbara (Daniel) Hanson of Broken Bow, NE, Debra Kennedy of Broken Bow, NE and Randy (Rhonda) Kennedy of Lincoln, NE.&nbsp; Also left to mourn his passing are his grandchildren Lance (Cherry) Kennedy of Torrington, Wyoming, Tyrel (Megan) Kennedy of McCool Junction, NE, Lana Kennedy of Exeter, NE, Jared (Sheridan) Hanson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Megan Hanson of Broken Bow, NE&lt; Nathan (Taylor) Hanson of Kenesaw, NE,&nbsp; as well as Samuel, Katherine, Sarah, Anna and Rachel Kennedy of Lincoln, NE. Great Grandchildren include Caidan, Taran, Peyton and Aeson of Torrington, Wyoming, Lucas and Gracelynn Kennedy of McCool Junction, NE, Natalie and Henry Hanson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Easton and Lennon Collins of Broken Bow, NE and Harper and Huxlee Hanson of Kenesaw, NE. He is also survived by numerous cousins and friends, including "adopted" granddaughter Nadine (Patrick) Wesche and children Mats and Mila of Limburg, Germany.He was proceeded in death by his parents, Donald and Lila Kennedy, in-laws Claris and Edna Triplett, cousin Harold Hutchins and infant great granddaughters, Chloe and Kyndall Collins.Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 30th&nbsp;at 10:30 am at the Berean Bible Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska with Pastor Tyce Jensen officiating. Service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrother.com/">www.govierbrother.com</a>. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Berean Bible Church or Asera Care Hospice of Kearney. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 29th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with family greeting 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are 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>

Earl Dewain Kennedy  (1931-2020)

Rigoberto De Jesus Arias, age 63, of Long Beach, California, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Memorial Care Long Beach Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Father Matt Koperski, officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 2-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE.

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery at Lexington, NE.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

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

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 </figure>Rigoberto De Jesus Arias, age 63, of Long Beach, California, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Memorial Care Long Beach Medical Center.Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Father Matt Koperski, officiating.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 2-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE.Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery at Lexington, NE.Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com

Rigoberto De Jesus Arias  (1957-2020)

Joseph Leonard Taft, Jr., age 92, of Elwood, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska and Johnson Lake, passed away December 24, 2020 at Lexington Regional Health Center.

Joe was born October 23, 1928 in Lincoln, NE to Joseph Sr. and Marguerite (Gilson) Taft. Joe, Jr. attended school in Lincoln. On December 10, 1948, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Joyce Geistlinger at her parents’ home in Lincoln. This union was blessed with four children: Michael, Timothy, Dale and Rebecca.

On March 1, 1953, the family moved to Lexington, NE. Joe worked for Neil Cattle Co. and Biehl Cattle Co. Later he worked for Loudon’s of Lexington. In 1975 Joe and Mike opened a men’s clothing store called Mr. T’s Clothing. After closing the business, he worked for Ayers Clothing, 6th&nbsp;Street Food Store and Reach Electronics. After he “retired”, he started mowing lawns…a lot of lawns.

He was a member of the Lexington Lions Club, Jaycees, Sertoma and the Johnson Lake EMS. Joe was very outgoing. He never knew a stranger. He could talk to anyone and had many friends. Joe enjoyed reading and working on his miniature railroad.

Joe is survived by two sons, Tim of Lincoln,Nebraska, and Dale and wife Cheryl of Elwood, Nebraska. Six grandchildren: Kimberly and husband Clinton Jones, Chris, Wade and wife Shirley, Casey and wife Rene, Derek and wife Amy, and Drew and wife Melissa. Nine great-grandchildren: Lucca, Reuben, Braylon, Audrey, Zoey, Billy, Brianna, Emily and Lily and his sister, Deloris Mertens.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, parents, his in-laws: Ed Geistlinger, Florence Geistlinger Davis and John Davis; infant Daughter, Rebecca Joy, son Michael, Daughter-in-Law: Lou Ann Taft, Brothers: Marvin (Lois) and Ronald (Elaine), two brothers-in-law: Jim (Norma) Geistlinger and Bud (Cathy) Geistlinger. Sister-in-law: Evelyn (Everett) Hillblink and Niece: Carol Anderson.

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, January 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Bill Ohlmann, officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Reynolds Love Facebook page.

Inurnment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, NE.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

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

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 </figure>Joseph Leonard Taft, Jr., age 92, of Elwood, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska and Johnson Lake, passed away December 24, 2020 at Lexington Regional Health Center.Joe was born October 23, 1928 in Lincoln, NE to Joseph Sr. and Marguerite (Gilson) Taft. Joe, Jr. attended school in Lincoln. On December 10, 1948, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Joyce Geistlinger at her parents’ home in Lincoln. This union was blessed with four children: Michael, Timothy, Dale and Rebecca.On March 1, 1953, the family moved to Lexington, NE. Joe worked for Neil Cattle Co. and Biehl Cattle Co. Later he worked for Loudon’s of Lexington. In 1975 Joe and Mike opened a men’s clothing store called Mr. T’s Clothing. After closing the business, he worked for Ayers Clothing, 6th&nbsp;Street Food Store and Reach Electronics. After he “retired”, he started mowing lawns…a lot of lawns.He was a member of the Lexington Lions Club, Jaycees, Sertoma and the Johnson Lake EMS. Joe was very outgoing. He never knew a stranger. He could talk to anyone and had many friends. Joe enjoyed reading and working on his miniature railroad.Joe is survived by two sons, Tim of Lincoln,Nebraska, and Dale and wife Cheryl of Elwood, Nebraska. Six grandchildren: Kimberly and husband Clinton Jones, Chris, Wade and wife Shirley, Casey and wife Rene, Derek and wife Amy, and Drew and wife Melissa. Nine great-grandchildren: Lucca, Reuben, Braylon, Audrey, Zoey, Billy, Brianna, Emily and Lily and his sister, Deloris Mertens.Joe was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, parents, his in-laws: Ed Geistlinger, Florence Geistlinger Davis and John Davis; infant Daughter, Rebecca Joy, son Michael, Daughter-in-Law: Lou Ann Taft, Brothers: Marvin (Lois) and Ronald (Elaine), two brothers-in-law: Jim (Norma) Geistlinger and Bud (Cathy) Geistlinger. Sister-in-law: Evelyn (Everett) Hillblink and Niece: Carol Anderson.A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, January 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Bill Ohlmann, officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Reynolds Love Facebook page.Inurnment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, NE.Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Joseph Leonard Taft, Jr.  (1928-2020)

JoAnn Beatty, age 75, of Callaway, Nebraska passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Callaway Good Life Center.&nbsp; She was born on August 17, 1945.

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

JoAnn Beatty, age 75, of Callaway, Nebraska passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Callaway Good Life Center.&nbsp; She was born on August 17, 1945.Services will be held at a later date.Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share online condolences with the family by visiting reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

JoAnn Beatty  (1945-2020)

Beverly Julienne (Stapp) Goltl went to be with the Lord December 24th, 2020 at home surrounded by the family who loved her so much. She was born March 5th, 1941 in Farnam, NE to Myrlin and Lula (Adkisson) Stapp. She was raised north of Bartley, NE and attended Bartley High School where she played volleyball and was a cheerleader for the Bartley Bombers.

On September 14, 1958 she was united in marriage to Roger Goltl.&nbsp; They built a successful family farm and construction business together from the ground up.&nbsp; Her dedication and hardwork over 61 years was integral to the businesses where she kept the books meticulously for 50 years. As hard of a worker as she was, she always had time to shower love on her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

In 1976 they built their dream country home south of McCook, NE where Beverly’s thoughtfulness with design ensured that their home could be the foundation of family gatherings for generations to come.

She enjoyed everything from chickens to china painting.&nbsp; She loved the family farm and all the animals it brought.&nbsp; She volunteered in elections counting ballots, for The American Diabetes Association, and for The Relay for Life. Through her dedication to the church she cooked countless holiday meals for those in need and shared her love for children by teaching Sunday School.

She is preceded in death by her parents; infant son Rickey; sister Marilyn; brother Delivin; and brother-in-laws James Horn and Carl Johnson.

She is survived by her beloved husband Roger; daughter Rhonda (Steve) Boyd; sons Robert (Lori) Goltl and Randall (Carrie) Goltl; sisters: Connie Horn and Patricia Johnson; sister in law Shirley Stapp; grandchildren Jessica (Aaron) Bishop, Courtney (Steve) Reppert, Ranie (Wyatt) Carson, Dillon (Audrie) Goltl, Cody (Megan) Goltl, Rylie Goltl, Rachel (Dakota) Lietka, and Hannah Goltl; great grandchildren Greyson and Liam Bishop, Reese, Beckham, and Beau Reppert, Zoe, Riliegh, Emerson, and Amelia Carson, Griffin and Boden Goltl, and countless dear nieces and nephews.

A viewing for friends and family will be Monday, December 28, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; The funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook, Nebraska, officiated by Pastor Lonnie Felcher. Her grandchildren near and far will serve as pallbearers. The family is requesting that masks be worn. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

Memorials in her memory may be addressed to The American Diabetes Association.

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 </figure>Beverly Julienne (Stapp) Goltl went to be with the Lord December 24th, 2020 at home surrounded by the family who loved her so much. She was born March 5th, 1941 in Farnam, NE to Myrlin and Lula (Adkisson) Stapp. She was raised north of Bartley, NE and attended Bartley High School where she played volleyball and was a cheerleader for the Bartley Bombers.On September 14, 1958 she was united in marriage to Roger Goltl.&nbsp; They built a successful family farm and construction business together from the ground up.&nbsp; Her dedication and hardwork over 61 years was integral to the businesses where she kept the books meticulously for 50 years. As hard of a worker as she was, she always had time to shower love on her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.In 1976 they built their dream country home south of McCook, NE where Beverly’s thoughtfulness with design ensured that their home could be the foundation of family gatherings for generations to come.She enjoyed everything from chickens to china painting.&nbsp; She loved the family farm and all the animals it brought.&nbsp; She volunteered in elections counting ballots, for The American Diabetes Association, and for The Relay for Life. Through her dedication to the church she cooked countless holiday meals for those in need and shared her love for children by teaching Sunday School.She is preceded in death by her parents; infant son Rickey; sister Marilyn; brother Delivin; and brother-in-laws James Horn and Carl Johnson.She is survived by her beloved husband Roger; daughter Rhonda (Steve) Boyd; sons Robert (Lori) Goltl and Randall (Carrie) Goltl; sisters: Connie Horn and Patricia Johnson; sister in law Shirley Stapp; grandchildren Jessica (Aaron) Bishop, Courtney (Steve) Reppert, Ranie (Wyatt) Carson, Dillon (Audrie) Goltl, Cody (Megan) Goltl, Rylie Goltl, Rachel (Dakota) Lietka, and Hannah Goltl; great grandchildren Greyson and Liam Bishop, Reese, Beckham, and Beau Reppert, Zoe, Riliegh, Emerson, and Amelia Carson, Griffin and Boden Goltl, and countless dear nieces and nephews.A viewing for friends and family will be Monday, December 28, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; The funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook, Nebraska, officiated by Pastor Lonnie Felcher. Her grandchildren near and far will serve as pallbearers. The family is requesting that masks be worn. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.Memorials in her memory may be addressed to The American Diabetes Association.

Beverly Julienne Goltl  (1941-2020)

Bruce Arthur Hampton, age 89, passed away at McCook Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska on December 24,2020.&nbsp; He was born July 8, 1931 north of Mullen, Nebraska to Carlie Curtis Hampton and Cammie Ellen (Morrison) Hampton.&nbsp; Bruce was united in marriage to Esther Schuetz in McCook, Nebraska on June 1, 1958.&nbsp; He received his primary education in the Sandhills area.&nbsp; He spent the early part of his life working on area ranches.&nbsp; He joined the Army and served two years of active duty and then transferred to the Army Reserves Nebraska Military District for six years.&nbsp; During his service he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.&nbsp; After his military service he attended and graduated from the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo, OH.&nbsp; He came to McCook and was employed at Safeway as a meat cutter.&nbsp; Bruce farmed and worked for McCook Public Power REA.&nbsp; After leaving the REA he continued farming.&nbsp; He attended the Mid-Plains Voc-Tech College in North Platte, NE where he received a Certificate of Achievement for Arc and Oxy-Acetylene Welding.&nbsp; Bruce and Esther started a janitorial business in 1981. &nbsp;Bruce went to work for McCook National Bank in the maintenance department, he and Esther did the janitorial work at night for the bank.

He was a member of the VFW, Eagles, American Legion and a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and the outdoors.&nbsp; Bruce’s passion and talent for the craft of welding is displayed in the artwork he created for family and friends.&nbsp; He had a great sense of humor and could find the positive in everything.&nbsp; Bruce especially loved spending time and visiting with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlie and Cammie, an infant brother, Peter and brothers,&nbsp; Kenneth, Harvey and Chester and son-in-law, Danny Pinkerton.

Bruce &nbsp;is survived by his wife Esther of 62 years; daughters, Peggy Pinkerton of Newport Beach, CA and Pam (Heinz) Wallace of Junction City, KS; grandchildren, Chris Wallace of Junction City, KS and Sara (Andy) Larson of Randolph, KS.&nbsp; He was excited that he was going to be a great-grandparent in 2021.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brother, Richard (Hilda) Hampton of McCook, NE; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, NE with Terry McCorkle officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook NE. &nbsp;Visitation will be December 30, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. -7:00 P.M. with family present from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Memorials may given in his name to the McCook Humane Society.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.

Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, NE is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Bruce Arthur Hampton, age 89, passed away at McCook Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska on December 24,2020.&nbsp; He was born July 8, 1931 north of Mullen, Nebraska to Carlie Curtis Hampton and Cammie Ellen (Morrison) Hampton.&nbsp; Bruce was united in marriage to Esther Schuetz in McCook, Nebraska on June 1, 1958.&nbsp; He received his primary education in the Sandhills area.&nbsp; He spent the early part of his life working on area ranches.&nbsp; He joined the Army and served two years of active duty and then transferred to the Army Reserves Nebraska Military District for six years.&nbsp; During his service he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.&nbsp; After his military service he attended and graduated from the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo, OH.&nbsp; He came to McCook and was employed at Safeway as a meat cutter.&nbsp; Bruce farmed and worked for McCook Public Power REA.&nbsp; After leaving the REA he continued farming.&nbsp; He attended the Mid-Plains Voc-Tech College in North Platte, NE where he received a Certificate of Achievement for Arc and Oxy-Acetylene Welding.&nbsp; Bruce and Esther started a janitorial business in 1981. &nbsp;Bruce went to work for McCook National Bank in the maintenance department, he and Esther did the janitorial work at night for the bank.He was a member of the VFW, Eagles, American Legion and a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and the outdoors.&nbsp; Bruce’s passion and talent for the craft of welding is displayed in the artwork he created for family and friends.&nbsp; He had a great sense of humor and could find the positive in everything.&nbsp; Bruce especially loved spending time and visiting with his family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlie and Cammie, an infant brother, Peter and brothers,&nbsp; Kenneth, Harvey and Chester and son-in-law, Danny Pinkerton.Bruce &nbsp;is survived by his wife Esther of 62 years; daughters, Peggy Pinkerton of Newport Beach, CA and Pam (Heinz) Wallace of Junction City, KS; grandchildren, Chris Wallace of Junction City, KS and Sara (Andy) Larson of Randolph, KS.&nbsp; He was excited that he was going to be a great-grandparent in 2021.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brother, Richard (Hilda) Hampton of McCook, NE; many nieces, nephews and cousins.Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, NE with Terry McCorkle officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook NE. &nbsp;Visitation will be December 30, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. -7:00 P.M. with family present from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.Memorials may given in his name to the McCook Humane Society.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, NE is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Bruce Arthur Hampton  (1931-2020)

After 105 years, 9 months and 8 days of living, Tena Elfrieda (Rohnke) Larson Wimer gained her angel wings on December 24, 2020, in Hillcrest Nursing Home where she had lived since May 2004.&nbsp; She was born on March 16, 1915, near Macon, Nebraska, and was the fourth of fifteen children born to Carl H. and Tena W. (Jelken) Rohnke.&nbsp; Tena was baptized on April 11, 1915, at the German Lutheran church near Macon, Nebraska.&nbsp; At the age of 16, she was confirmed into the Lutheran faith at St. Mark’s Lutheran in Norcatur, Kansas.

Tena met her husband, Fay (Bud) Larson, at a dance in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; They were married on September 23, 1933.&nbsp; Tena and Bud were blessed with six children:&nbsp; &nbsp;Joan, Jeanette, Ona, Lelah, Wayne and Gloria.

Being a busy homemaker taking care of her family as well as working the land alongside Bud, her husband of 39 years, she developed her organizational and time-management skills.&nbsp; With her creative mind, she made her own dress patterns; &nbsp;designed box supper containers for two; baked and decorated cakes for everyone; and did beautiful embroidery.&nbsp; When she couldn’t embroider anymore, she began coloring.&nbsp; Her culinary skills included her famous potato salad and her wonderful pies with beautiful meringue.&nbsp; She also had sharp Bingo and card playing skills.&nbsp;&nbsp; Tena supported the school, church, and other community activities.&nbsp; There was never any job too large or too small that she would not tackle.&nbsp; Tena received the RSVP Recognition Award for putting in over 2000 hours of volunteer time.&nbsp; She even taught students at the Colby Community College in Kansas a few of the old-time dance steps.&nbsp; She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Royal Neighbors in Lebanon, NE.&nbsp; You could often catch Tena watching her sports of basketball, baseball or football.&nbsp; Just don’t try to interrupt her when John Elway of the Denver Broncos was playing.

Tena was predeceased by her parents; her husbands, Fay (Bud), Leonard Phillips, Francis (Jack) Wimer; all 14 of her siblings; sons-in-law, Bernard Larue and Robert McConnell; granddaughter, Janelle McConnell and great-granddaughter, Erin Weber.

Her life will forever be cherished in the lives of all six of her children: &nbsp;Joan Larue and Wayne (Jo) Larson both of Oberlin, KS; Jeanette McConnell of Strasburg, CO; Ona Malleck of Indianola, NE; &nbsp;Lelah Larson of Santa Fe, NM and Gloria (Ramon) Godtel of Roca, NE; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-great-grandchildren, and many, many nieces, nephews and cousins, plus the Hillcrest caregivers.

A private burial will be scheduled for family only at a later time.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Tena Wimer for future designation.

Due to Covid-19, the family is postponing Tena’s Celebration of Life service until later in 2021, when the polka &amp; waltzing music can play, and the stories can shake the rafters with laughter.

Even though Tena is gone now, her children will make certain her legacy lives on forever.

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 </figure>After 105 years, 9 months and 8 days of living, Tena Elfrieda (Rohnke) Larson Wimer gained her angel wings on December 24, 2020, in Hillcrest Nursing Home where she had lived since May 2004.&nbsp; She was born on March 16, 1915, near Macon, Nebraska, and was the fourth of fifteen children born to Carl H. and Tena W. (Jelken) Rohnke.&nbsp; Tena was baptized on April 11, 1915, at the German Lutheran church near Macon, Nebraska.&nbsp; At the age of 16, she was confirmed into the Lutheran faith at St. Mark’s Lutheran in Norcatur, Kansas.Tena met her husband, Fay (Bud) Larson, at a dance in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; They were married on September 23, 1933.&nbsp; Tena and Bud were blessed with six children:&nbsp; &nbsp;Joan, Jeanette, Ona, Lelah, Wayne and Gloria.Being a busy homemaker taking care of her family as well as working the land alongside Bud, her husband of 39 years, she developed her organizational and time-management skills.&nbsp; With her creative mind, she made her own dress patterns; &nbsp;designed box supper containers for two; baked and decorated cakes for everyone; and did beautiful embroidery.&nbsp; When she couldn’t embroider anymore, she began coloring.&nbsp; Her culinary skills included her famous potato salad and her wonderful pies with beautiful meringue.&nbsp; She also had sharp Bingo and card playing skills.&nbsp;&nbsp; Tena supported the school, church, and other community activities.&nbsp; There was never any job too large or too small that she would not tackle.&nbsp; Tena received the RSVP Recognition Award for putting in over 2000 hours of volunteer time.&nbsp; She even taught students at the Colby Community College in Kansas a few of the old-time dance steps.&nbsp; She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Royal Neighbors in Lebanon, NE.&nbsp; You could often catch Tena watching her sports of basketball, baseball or football.&nbsp; Just don’t try to interrupt her when John Elway of the Denver Broncos was playing.Tena was predeceased by her parents; her husbands, Fay (Bud), Leonard Phillips, Francis (Jack) Wimer; all 14 of her siblings; sons-in-law, Bernard Larue and Robert McConnell; granddaughter, Janelle McConnell and great-granddaughter, Erin Weber.Her life will forever be cherished in the lives of all six of her children: &nbsp;Joan Larue and Wayne (Jo) Larson both of Oberlin, KS; Jeanette McConnell of Strasburg, CO; Ona Malleck of Indianola, NE; &nbsp;Lelah Larson of Santa Fe, NM and Gloria (Ramon) Godtel of Roca, NE; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-great-grandchildren, and many, many nieces, nephews and cousins, plus the Hillcrest caregivers.A private burial will be scheduled for family only at a later time.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Tena Wimer for future designation.Due to Covid-19, the family is postponing Tena’s Celebration of Life service until later in 2021, when the polka &amp; waltzing music can play, and the stories can shake the rafters with laughter.Even though Tena is gone now, her children will make certain her legacy lives on forever.

Tena Elfrieda Larson Wimer  (1915-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Joel VanSteenberg, resident of Imperial, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home in Imperial.&nbsp; Joel was 77 years of age.&nbsp; He was born on August 15, 1943. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his sons, Brian VanSteenberg of Superior, Nebraska and Aaron VanSteenberg of Hastings, Nebraska; a daughter, Terri Mohler (Joe) of Missoula, Montana; and four grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Joel's wishes were for cremation with no following memorial services. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com.&nbsp; Liewer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Joel VanSteenberg, resident of Imperial, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home in Imperial.&nbsp; Joel was 77 years of age.&nbsp; He was born on August 15, 1943. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his sons, Brian VanSteenberg of Superior, Nebraska and Aaron VanSteenberg of Hastings, Nebraska; a daughter, Terri Mohler (Joe) of Missoula, Montana; and four grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Joel's wishes were for cremation with no following memorial services. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at LiewerFuneralHome.com.&nbsp; Liewer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Joel VanSteenberg  (1943-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tyler Carl Schneider was born on February 17, 1977 in McCook, Nebraska to the late Carl Fred Schneider and Darlla D. Krutsinger. Tyler was the first of three sons, followed by brothers Toby Lee and Jesse Dean. Tyler grew up in Benkelman, Nebraska where he attended Benkelman Elementary and graduated from Dundy County High School in 1995. Tyler accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at the age of 9 and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church in his hometown. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As a child, Tyler enjoyed playing sports, collecting baseball and football cards and developed a passion for fishing at Jones’ pond. Like many Nebraska boys, Tyler became a true Husker fan which encouraged him to obtain many trophies in the local Punt Pass and Kick competitions, even advancing to the state level a few times. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Upon completion of high school, Tyler went on to further his education in Goodland, Kansas seeking an associates degree in Telecommunications and graduated from Northwest Kansas Technical College in 1997. Fresh out of college with his degree, Tyler landed a position with National Network Services in Denver, Colorado and thus began his lifelong career in his field of choice. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;June 16, 2001, Tyler married Megan Lutz and they purchased their first home in Thornton, Colorado. To this union, one daughter, Alexa Grace, was born on December 5th, 2004. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Throughout his professional career, Tyler received several promotions as he climbed the ladder in the telecommunications field working for Level 3/Century Link to the title of Senior Technician. Tyler recently earned an opportunity to become an Optical Engineer with Astreya, a career advancement he was very excited about. Tyler was known for his admirable work ethic and dependability by his co-workers, employers as well as family and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;When he wasn’t working, Tyler enjoyed attending and watching Big Red Football games, as well as the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Broncos. Tyler’s favorite hobbies included traveling, spending quality time with his daughter Alexa and his family &amp; friends, fishing, pheasant and goose hunting and this was one of his favorite ways to spend quality time with his friends and family. As a child who grew up in the 80’s, Tyler’s love and taste in quality music was something people from every generation could appreciate and share with him and he always knew just the right tune to play that would strike a note in our hearts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As a son, a brother, father and uncle, Tyler in all things, was as BIG in his heart as he was in his build. He will be remembered for his captivating laugh and his mile wide smile. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tyler was preceded in death by grandparents Louis and Doris Krutsinger, Glen and Dottie Schneider; father Carl Fred Schneider; uncles Lannie Krutsinger, Glen (Buster) and Jerry Schneider. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his mother Darlla Kerchal and husband Rod of Benkelman, NE; Daughter Alexa Grace Schneider of Omaha, NE; brothers Toby (Elizabeth) Schneider (Alyvia, Addison and Grayson) of Omaha, NE; Jesse (Jodi) Schneider (Bobby and Alyssa) of Benkelman, NE; Craig (Connie) Kerchal (Colton, Noah and Jackson) of Benkelman, NE; Sisters Traci (Andrew) Serna (Jeremy, Aaron, Derrick and Kendra) of Brighton, CO; Marti (Ed) Olsen, (Taylor, Erik, Eddie &amp; Christian) of Littleton, CO; Cheri (Kerby) Ham (Katie, Kylie and Koby) of Omaha, NE and many beloved uncles, aunts and cousins to Tyler. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held Monday morning, December 28, 2020, 11:00 A.M (MT) at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel, Benkelman, NE, with Pastor Michael Clements officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials have been suggested to the Schneider Family for a future designation.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tyler Carl Schneider was born on February 17, 1977 in McCook, Nebraska to the late Carl Fred Schneider and Darlla D. Krutsinger. Tyler was the first of three sons, followed by brothers Toby Lee and Jesse Dean. Tyler grew up in Benkelman, Nebraska where he attended Benkelman Elementary and graduated from Dundy County High School in 1995. Tyler accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at the age of 9 and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church in his hometown. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As a child, Tyler enjoyed playing sports, collecting baseball and football cards and developed a passion for fishing at Jones’ pond. Like many Nebraska boys, Tyler became a true Husker fan which encouraged him to obtain many trophies in the local Punt Pass and Kick competitions, even advancing to the state level a few times. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Upon completion of high school, Tyler went on to further his education in Goodland, Kansas seeking an associates degree in Telecommunications and graduated from Northwest Kansas Technical College in 1997. Fresh out of college with his degree, Tyler landed a position with National Network Services in Denver, Colorado and thus began his lifelong career in his field of choice. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;June 16, 2001, Tyler married Megan Lutz and they purchased their first home in Thornton, Colorado. To this union, one daughter, Alexa Grace, was born on December 5th, 2004. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Throughout his professional career, Tyler received several promotions as he climbed the ladder in the telecommunications field working for Level 3/Century Link to the title of Senior Technician. Tyler recently earned an opportunity to become an Optical Engineer with Astreya, a career advancement he was very excited about. Tyler was known for his admirable work ethic and dependability by his co-workers, employers as well as family and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;When he wasn’t working, Tyler enjoyed attending and watching Big Red Football games, as well as the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Broncos. Tyler’s favorite hobbies included traveling, spending quality time with his daughter Alexa and his family &amp; friends, fishing, pheasant and goose hunting and this was one of his favorite ways to spend quality time with his friends and family. As a child who grew up in the 80’s, Tyler’s love and taste in quality music was something people from every generation could appreciate and share with him and he always knew just the right tune to play that would strike a note in our hearts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As a son, a brother, father and uncle, Tyler in all things, was as BIG in his heart as he was in his build. He will be remembered for his captivating laugh and his mile wide smile. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tyler was preceded in death by grandparents Louis and Doris Krutsinger, Glen and Dottie Schneider; father Carl Fred Schneider; uncles Lannie Krutsinger, Glen (Buster) and Jerry Schneider. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his mother Darlla Kerchal and husband Rod of Benkelman, NE; Daughter Alexa Grace Schneider of Omaha, NE; brothers Toby (Elizabeth) Schneider (Alyvia, Addison and Grayson) of Omaha, NE; Jesse (Jodi) Schneider (Bobby and Alyssa) of Benkelman, NE; Craig (Connie) Kerchal (Colton, Noah and Jackson) of Benkelman, NE; Sisters Traci (Andrew) Serna (Jeremy, Aaron, Derrick and Kendra) of Brighton, CO; Marti (Ed) Olsen, (Taylor, Erik, Eddie &amp; Christian) of Littleton, CO; Cheri (Kerby) Ham (Katie, Kylie and Koby) of Omaha, NE and many beloved uncles, aunts and cousins to Tyler. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held Monday morning, December 28, 2020, 11:00 A.M (MT) at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel, Benkelman, NE, with Pastor Michael Clements officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials have been suggested to the Schneider Family for a future designation.

Tyler Carl Schneider  (1977-2020)

Mariah Jade Rizo, age 25, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.

Mariah was born September 28, 1995 in Ogallala, NE to Brian Rizo and Amy Torres.&nbsp;

She went to school in Ogallala until High School when she went to Paxton High School and graduated from there in May of 2013.&nbsp;

Mariah worked for restaurants in Ogallala, after she graduated she moved to Colorado Springs, CO working there until returning to Ogallala in 2017.&nbsp;

She will be missed by all who knew her.&nbsp;

Mariah is survived by her father, Brian Rizo, of Colorado Springs, CO; her mother, Amy Torres, of Ogallala; a brother, Jaron Rizo; 2 sisters; Juliana Zehnle and Lilleigh Rizo, all of Colorado Springs, CO; 2 grandmothers, Peggy Rizo, of Colorado; Kari Guzman, of Ogallala; 2 great-grandmothers, Virginia Kelley and Martha Torres, both of Ogallala.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Joe Torres. &nbsp; &nbsp; A Memorial Service will be held, at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala with Rev. John Stubenrouch of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ogallala officiating.&nbsp;

A Private Family Committal of the cremains will be held at a later date.

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

Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the Share a Memory or Tribute Wall button. Service will be live streamed.&nbsp;

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

Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mariah Jade Rizo, age 25, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.Mariah was born September 28, 1995 in Ogallala, NE to Brian Rizo and Amy Torres.&nbsp;She went to school in Ogallala until High School when she went to Paxton High School and graduated from there in May of 2013.&nbsp;Mariah worked for restaurants in Ogallala, after she graduated she moved to Colorado Springs, CO working there until returning to Ogallala in 2017.&nbsp;She will be missed by all who knew her.&nbsp;Mariah is survived by her father, Brian Rizo, of Colorado Springs, CO; her mother, Amy Torres, of Ogallala; a brother, Jaron Rizo; 2 sisters; Juliana Zehnle and Lilleigh Rizo, all of Colorado Springs, CO; 2 grandmothers, Peggy Rizo, of Colorado; Kari Guzman, of Ogallala; 2 great-grandmothers, Virginia Kelley and Martha Torres, both of Ogallala.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Joe Torres. &nbsp; &nbsp; A Memorial Service will be held, at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala with Rev. John Stubenrouch of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ogallala officiating.&nbsp;A Private Family Committal of the cremains will be held at a later date.A memorial has been established in her memory.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the Share a Memory or Tribute Wall button. Service will be live streamed.&nbsp;COVID-19 precautions are still being followed and masks are required.&nbsp;Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mariah Jade Rizo  (1995-2020)

Robert Lee&nbsp;Witt&nbsp;was born January 18, 1943 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Walter and Grace (Tays)&nbsp;Witt.

Bob passed away on December 22nd&nbsp;at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, Nebraska

Bob graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1961.&nbsp; After graduation Bob moved to Riverside California where he studied Art.&nbsp; He later returned to Ainsworth to marry Shelia Alberts of Rural Brown County.

Bob married Shelia Alberts on September 1, 1963 at The United Methodist Church in Ainsworth, NE.&nbsp; Two children were born out of this union:&nbsp;Broc&nbsp;in 1965 and Dedra in 1967.

Bob started his career in the grocery store as a butcher in Pierce, Nebraska before getting hired by Wonder Bread in Norfolk, NE.&nbsp; In 1972 the couple purchased the Jack and Jill grocery store in Bassett, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; He returned to the bread&nbsp;business and moved to Valentine until&nbsp;retirement from Old Home Bread in 2007. He then decided retirement wasn’t for him and worked with his brother Walt and many friends at Henderson IGA until he went part time in 2016 and officially retiring in June of 2019.&nbsp; He loved being around people and often could be found at the local coffee house enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation with the boys.

Bob and Shelia had many hobbies over the years including remodeling houses. (not sure it was his idea but always along the ride with Shelia) They loved camping and fishing with family and friends and often could be found with one of their grandchildren in tow for the adventure. Until Shelia's&nbsp;death in 2015.

One of Bob’s greatest joys was his family.&nbsp; He loved his kids, grandkids and great grandkids.&nbsp; Bob always had a pencil and paper around and would be sketching pictures. He was usually drawing pictures of horses and windmills.&nbsp; Bob was blessed with a wonderful and loving heart for everyone.&nbsp;

Bob remarried Elsie Mundorf on March 29, 2019 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Lincoln Nebraska.&nbsp; She was always right by his side.&nbsp; They had two great years together and brought each other lots of joy.&nbsp; They enjoyed having his sister Judy over for an afternoon coffee.&nbsp;

Bob preceded in death by his wife Shelia, his parents, grandparents, brothers Kenny, Walt, Dick and Sisters, Jackie and Shirley.

He is survived by his wife Elsie, Son&nbsp;Broc&nbsp;(Sheri)&nbsp;Witt&nbsp;of Lincoln. Daughter Dedra (Mark) Stoner of Wood Lake, NE.&nbsp; Grandkids; Heather (Jack) King of Johnstown, Miles (Emilee) Stoner of Wood Lake, NE, Bobbie Jo (Ryan) Robinson of Wood Lake, NE, Cammra of Lincoln &amp; Cassandra (Dan) of Wahoo, Aaron, Ashley (Michael) and Alyson (Max) all of Lincoln. Dan (Linda) Mundorf of Alva, OK, Sister; Judy Mayhew of Valentine, Sister in Laws; Karen (Bill) Spanel of Burwell, &amp; Geraldine Alberts of Ainsworth, Brother in Law; Bob (Janet) Alberts of Long Pine.

Great Grandkids; JW, Owen, &amp; Mindee King, Briar &amp; Baylor Stoner, &amp; Roslynn Robinson, Awen, Evie &amp; Esmea, Makenize, Amymia and M.J. (a.k.a as George to Bob)

As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins &amp; friends.

Graveside services for Robert Lee&nbsp;Witt, age 77, of Valentine, NE will be held December 28,2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ainsworth South Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, Nebraska on Sunday, December 27th at 3 PM.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert Lee&nbsp;Witt&nbsp;was born January 18, 1943 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Walter and Grace (Tays)&nbsp;Witt.Bob passed away on December 22nd&nbsp;at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NebraskaBob graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1961.&nbsp; After graduation Bob moved to Riverside California where he studied Art.&nbsp; He later returned to Ainsworth to marry Shelia Alberts of Rural Brown County.Bob married Shelia Alberts on September 1, 1963 at The United Methodist Church in Ainsworth, NE.&nbsp; Two children were born out of this union:&nbsp;Broc&nbsp;in 1965 and Dedra in 1967.Bob started his career in the grocery store as a butcher in Pierce, Nebraska before getting hired by Wonder Bread in Norfolk, NE.&nbsp; In 1972 the couple purchased the Jack and Jill grocery store in Bassett, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; He returned to the bread&nbsp;business and moved to Valentine until&nbsp;retirement from Old Home Bread in 2007. He then decided retirement wasn’t for him and worked with his brother Walt and many friends at Henderson IGA until he went part time in 2016 and officially retiring in June of 2019.&nbsp; He loved being around people and often could be found at the local coffee house enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation with the boys.Bob and Shelia had many hobbies over the years including remodeling houses. (not sure it was his idea but always along the ride with Shelia) They loved camping and fishing with family and friends and often could be found with one of their grandchildren in tow for the adventure. Until Shelia's&nbsp;death in 2015.One of Bob’s greatest joys was his family.&nbsp; He loved his kids, grandkids and great grandkids.&nbsp; Bob always had a pencil and paper around and would be sketching pictures. He was usually drawing pictures of horses and windmills.&nbsp; Bob was blessed with a wonderful and loving heart for everyone.&nbsp;Bob remarried Elsie Mundorf on March 29, 2019 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Lincoln Nebraska.&nbsp; She was always right by his side.&nbsp; They had two great years together and brought each other lots of joy.&nbsp; They enjoyed having his sister Judy over for an afternoon coffee.&nbsp;Bob preceded in death by his wife Shelia, his parents, grandparents, brothers Kenny, Walt, Dick and Sisters, Jackie and Shirley.He is survived by his wife Elsie, Son&nbsp;Broc&nbsp;(Sheri)&nbsp;Witt&nbsp;of Lincoln. Daughter Dedra (Mark) Stoner of Wood Lake, NE.&nbsp; Grandkids; Heather (Jack) King of Johnstown, Miles (Emilee) Stoner of Wood Lake, NE, Bobbie Jo (Ryan) Robinson of Wood Lake, NE, Cammra of Lincoln &amp; Cassandra (Dan) of Wahoo, Aaron, Ashley (Michael) and Alyson (Max) all of Lincoln. Dan (Linda) Mundorf of Alva, OK, Sister; Judy Mayhew of Valentine, Sister in Laws; Karen (Bill) Spanel of Burwell, &amp; Geraldine Alberts of Ainsworth, Brother in Law; Bob (Janet) Alberts of Long Pine.Great Grandkids; JW, Owen, &amp; Mindee King, Briar &amp; Baylor Stoner, &amp; Roslynn Robinson, Awen, Evie &amp; Esmea, Makenize, Amymia and M.J. (a.k.a as George to Bob)As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins &amp; friends.Graveside services for Robert Lee&nbsp;Witt, age 77, of Valentine, NE will be held December 28,2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ainsworth South Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, Nebraska on Sunday, December 27th at 3 PM.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert Lee Witt  (1943-2020)

Dorothy Anne “Dottie” Bentley, age 93, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at her cabin on Johnson Lake.

She was born on August 17, 1927, in Indian Mound, Tennessee to Samuel and Annie (Adams) Slaughter. Dottie was baptized in the Methodist Church in Steward County, Tennessee.&nbsp; While growing up in Tennessee, Dottie worked various jobs in Clarksville. One of these jobs, working at the Pullman Restaurant happened to be where she met the love of her life, Roy Bentley.&nbsp;

Roy was stationed at Fort (Camp) Campbell, Kentucky in the 11th&nbsp;Airborne, Army.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on October 17, 1950, in Clarksville, Tennessee at the Church of Christ.&nbsp; One daughter was blessed to this union: Jana.

They permanently moved to Gothenburg, Nebraska in 1954 to a farmstead northeast of Gothenburg. Dottie briefly worked at the Slack Nursing Home as a hairdresser.&nbsp; She mostly worked on the family farm helping where Roy was needed.&nbsp; They moved to Lexington, Nebraska in 1983 to be closer to Roy’s mother and take care of the homestead Ranch north of Overton, Nebraska after his father passed.&nbsp;

Dottie loved shopping for a good bargain and visiting with retailers at their shops. She enjoyed coffee with friends in her home or downtown Lexington.&nbsp; Roy and Dottie looked forward to good music and dancing on Saturday nights, they also loved car trips and bus trips to visit new places.&nbsp; It was very important to Dottie to make a trip back to Tennessee and Alabama to visit family once or twice a year.&nbsp; They purchased a cabin on Johnson Lake and spent the next forty four summers enjoying boat rides and watching beautiful sunsets.

Dottie’s wish was to live her last days at her cabin while being on hospice. The family would like to give a special thank you to Deb Werger and Megan Briseno for helping fulfill that wish.

Dottie is survived by her husband of seventy years, Roy of Lexington, Nebraska; her daughter, Jana Dee (Jon) Ivey of Johnson Lake, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Sara Slaughter of Arab, Alabama; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sammie (Gene) Buchanan of Indian Mound, Tennessee, Lorene (Jim) Gregg of Indian Mound, Tennessee and Maxine (Buddy) McElwain of Austin, Texas; brothers, John (Wilda) Slaughter of Clarksville, Tennessee and James Slaughter of Arab, Alabama.

A Graveside Service will be on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, Nebraska with Lonna Grabenstein, Chaplain ruralMED Home Care Resources, officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 1:00-2:15 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

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

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 </figure>Dorothy Anne “Dottie” Bentley, age 93, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at her cabin on Johnson Lake.She was born on August 17, 1927, in Indian Mound, Tennessee to Samuel and Annie (Adams) Slaughter. Dottie was baptized in the Methodist Church in Steward County, Tennessee.&nbsp; While growing up in Tennessee, Dottie worked various jobs in Clarksville. One of these jobs, working at the Pullman Restaurant happened to be where she met the love of her life, Roy Bentley.&nbsp;Roy was stationed at Fort (Camp) Campbell, Kentucky in the 11th&nbsp;Airborne, Army.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on October 17, 1950, in Clarksville, Tennessee at the Church of Christ.&nbsp; One daughter was blessed to this union: Jana.They permanently moved to Gothenburg, Nebraska in 1954 to a farmstead northeast of Gothenburg. Dottie briefly worked at the Slack Nursing Home as a hairdresser.&nbsp; She mostly worked on the family farm helping where Roy was needed.&nbsp; They moved to Lexington, Nebraska in 1983 to be closer to Roy’s mother and take care of the homestead Ranch north of Overton, Nebraska after his father passed.&nbsp;Dottie loved shopping for a good bargain and visiting with retailers at their shops. She enjoyed coffee with friends in her home or downtown Lexington.&nbsp; Roy and Dottie looked forward to good music and dancing on Saturday nights, they also loved car trips and bus trips to visit new places.&nbsp; It was very important to Dottie to make a trip back to Tennessee and Alabama to visit family once or twice a year.&nbsp; They purchased a cabin on Johnson Lake and spent the next forty four summers enjoying boat rides and watching beautiful sunsets.Dottie’s wish was to live her last days at her cabin while being on hospice. The family would like to give a special thank you to Deb Werger and Megan Briseno for helping fulfill that wish.Dottie is survived by her husband of seventy years, Roy of Lexington, Nebraska; her daughter, Jana Dee (Jon) Ivey of Johnson Lake, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Sara Slaughter of Arab, Alabama; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sammie (Gene) Buchanan of Indian Mound, Tennessee, Lorene (Jim) Gregg of Indian Mound, Tennessee and Maxine (Buddy) McElwain of Austin, Texas; brothers, John (Wilda) Slaughter of Clarksville, Tennessee and James Slaughter of Arab, Alabama.A Graveside Service will be on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, Nebraska with Lonna Grabenstein, Chaplain ruralMED Home Care Resources, officiating.Visitation will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 1:00-2:15 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com&nbsp;

Dorothy Anne "Dottie" Bentley  (1927-2020)

Rick R. Miner, age 59, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home in McCook.

Rick was born July 7, 1961 in Cambridge, NE to parents Ivan and Alice Lucille (Hill) Miner.&nbsp; Rick was the youngest of five siblings who grew up in Indianola, NE, attending school at Republican Valley. He graduated with the Class of 1980. Rick moved to McCook in 1988.

Rick married Ruth (Bruner) Miner on August 13, 1988.&nbsp; The couple made their home in McCook where Rick was self-employed as a water technician with Gr8 H20.

Rick enjoyed camping, fishing, watching sports, especially the Huskers, playing cornhole, weightlifting, hanging out with his grandkids, woodworking, golfing, playing sand volleyball, listening to music and gaming.&nbsp; He loved to watch the sunset. Rick was a member of the McCook Eagles Club.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Lucille Miner; and his brother and sister in law, Marv and Shirley Miner.

Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Ruth Miner of McCook; children, Corey (Mariah) Miner and Tanner (Shelby) Miner all of McCook; brothers, Gary (Vickie) Miner of Denver, CO and Doug Miner of San Diego, CA; sister, Iva Miner of Holdrege, NE; and his four grandchildren, Ella, Nahla, Skylin and Arya.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 1 to 4PM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook.

Funeral Services will be held at 2PM on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Budke officiating.&nbsp;

Private burial will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested in Rick’s Name for future designation and may be directed to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Miner Family, PO Box 476, McCook, NE 69001.

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 </figure>Rick R. Miner, age 59, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home in McCook.Rick was born July 7, 1961 in Cambridge, NE to parents Ivan and Alice Lucille (Hill) Miner.&nbsp; Rick was the youngest of five siblings who grew up in Indianola, NE, attending school at Republican Valley. He graduated with the Class of 1980. Rick moved to McCook in 1988.Rick married Ruth (Bruner) Miner on August 13, 1988.&nbsp; The couple made their home in McCook where Rick was self-employed as a water technician with Gr8 H20.Rick enjoyed camping, fishing, watching sports, especially the Huskers, playing cornhole, weightlifting, hanging out with his grandkids, woodworking, golfing, playing sand volleyball, listening to music and gaming.&nbsp; He loved to watch the sunset. Rick was a member of the McCook Eagles Club.Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Lucille Miner; and his brother and sister in law, Marv and Shirley Miner.Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Ruth Miner of McCook; children, Corey (Mariah) Miner and Tanner (Shelby) Miner all of McCook; brothers, Gary (Vickie) Miner of Denver, CO and Doug Miner of San Diego, CA; sister, Iva Miner of Holdrege, NE; and his four grandchildren, Ella, Nahla, Skylin and Arya.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 1 to 4PM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook.Funeral Services will be held at 2PM on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Budke officiating.&nbsp;Private burial will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions are suggested in Rick’s Name for future designation and may be directed to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Miner Family, PO Box 476, McCook, NE 69001.

Rick R. Miner  (1961-2020)

Karen M Hiatt, age 62, of McCook, NE passed away on December 19, 2020 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.

Karen was born January 22, 1958 in McCook to parents William Richard and Mary Angela (Hoatson) Schenck.&nbsp; She was one of five siblings who grew up in McCook, attending school and graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1976.&nbsp;

On October 30, 1976, Karen married Dennis Hiatt in McCook.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with four daughters. Over the years, Karen worked in the banking industry. She had just recently retired from Lincoln Federal Bank.

Karen loved watching her kids and grandkids compete in sporting events.&nbsp; She was a swim team coach for the McCook YMCA.&nbsp; Karen was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan who loved her dog, Annie, and enjoyed cooking, cleaning her house, attending craft shows, shopping, reading and gambling.&nbsp; Family pizza parties were something the family enjoyed doing together.&nbsp; Karen was a spiritual person but very private about her faith.

Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Schenck; and her daughter, Amber Husted.

Those left to celebrate her life include her husband, Dennis Hiatt of McCook; daughters, Brooke (Brian) Robinson of Lincoln, NE, Marie Hiatt and Kirstie (Ross) Koch, all of McCook; father, William Schenck of McCook; brother, Joe (Leah) Schenck of Omaha, NE; sisters, Monica (Mark) Wacker of McCook, Bark Schenck of North Platte, and Elaine (Jeff) Polly of McCook; five grandchildren, Graci and Tesa Nelson, Dominic Robinson, and Caroline and Jack Koch; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.&nbsp;

A Book Signing with family present to greet friends will be held from 5 to7PM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook.

A private Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Pastor Clark Bates officiating.

Private family burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery in the Spring of 2021.

Memorial contributions are suggested in Karen’s Name for future designation and can be directed to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Hiatt Family, PO Box 476, McCook, NE 69001.

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 </figure>Karen M Hiatt, age 62, of McCook, NE passed away on December 19, 2020 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.Karen was born January 22, 1958 in McCook to parents William Richard and Mary Angela (Hoatson) Schenck.&nbsp; She was one of five siblings who grew up in McCook, attending school and graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1976.&nbsp;On October 30, 1976, Karen married Dennis Hiatt in McCook.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with four daughters. Over the years, Karen worked in the banking industry. She had just recently retired from Lincoln Federal Bank.Karen loved watching her kids and grandkids compete in sporting events.&nbsp; She was a swim team coach for the McCook YMCA.&nbsp; Karen was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan who loved her dog, Annie, and enjoyed cooking, cleaning her house, attending craft shows, shopping, reading and gambling.&nbsp; Family pizza parties were something the family enjoyed doing together.&nbsp; Karen was a spiritual person but very private about her faith.Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Schenck; and her daughter, Amber Husted.Those left to celebrate her life include her husband, Dennis Hiatt of McCook; daughters, Brooke (Brian) Robinson of Lincoln, NE, Marie Hiatt and Kirstie (Ross) Koch, all of McCook; father, William Schenck of McCook; brother, Joe (Leah) Schenck of Omaha, NE; sisters, Monica (Mark) Wacker of McCook, Bark Schenck of North Platte, and Elaine (Jeff) Polly of McCook; five grandchildren, Graci and Tesa Nelson, Dominic Robinson, and Caroline and Jack Koch; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.&nbsp;A Book Signing with family present to greet friends will be held from 5 to7PM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook.A private Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Pastor Clark Bates officiating.Private family burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery in the Spring of 2021.Memorial contributions are suggested in Karen’s Name for future designation and can be directed to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Hiatt Family, PO Box 476, McCook, NE 69001.

Karen M. Hiatt  (1958-2020)

Richard Eugene Fisher, age 60, of McCook, Nebraska, passed away on December 21, 2020 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born to Richard and Betty (Price) Fisher on June 3, 1960 in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Richard grew up and attended school in McCook where he also graduated from high school.

Richard lived in McCook where her worked at Walmart for 20 years.&nbsp; He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing.&nbsp; Nothing was more important to Richard than his family.&nbsp; He will be remembered fondly by those he leaves behind.

Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jensen; father, Richard Fisher; maternal grandparents, John and Thelma Price; brothers: Galen C. Fisher, James Fisher, and Thomas Jensen Jr.

Survivors include his father, Thomas Jensen Sr. of McCook; brother, John (Cindy) Jensen of Ogallala, Nebraska; sister, Tammy (Gerald) Judd of North Platte; sister, Judy Jensen-Green of Lincoln, Nebraska and many nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

Cremation was chosen and private services will be planned for a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the family of Richard Fisher for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Richard Eugene Fisher, age 60, of McCook, Nebraska, passed away on December 21, 2020 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born to Richard and Betty (Price) Fisher on June 3, 1960 in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Richard grew up and attended school in McCook where he also graduated from high school.Richard lived in McCook where her worked at Walmart for 20 years.&nbsp; He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing.&nbsp; Nothing was more important to Richard than his family.&nbsp; He will be remembered fondly by those he leaves behind.Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jensen; father, Richard Fisher; maternal grandparents, John and Thelma Price; brothers: Galen C. Fisher, James Fisher, and Thomas Jensen Jr.Survivors include his father, Thomas Jensen Sr. of McCook; brother, John (Cindy) Jensen of Ogallala, Nebraska; sister, Tammy (Gerald) Judd of North Platte; sister, Judy Jensen-Green of Lincoln, Nebraska and many nieces, nephews, and countless friends.Cremation was chosen and private services will be planned for a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the family of Richard Fisher for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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