Judy Ann Saner, age 72, of North Platte, Nebraska died December 14, 2020 at her home in the North Platte Hi Rise. Judy was born to John and Ellanora Saner, May 7, 1948 at St. Mary’s Hospital in North Platte. Judy lived in Gandy and then attended school in Cozad, Nebraska for several years and then Unit 16. She worked at North Platte Opportunity Center and B &amp; D Office Supply for several years until she retired due to health.&nbsp;&nbsp; She enjoyed taking trips to Branson, Missouri, Colorado and Oklahoma to attend the Nebraska – Oklahoma football game.

Judy moved to the North Platte Hi-Rise in 2002 and enjoyed all of the activities there. Coffee, pot lucks, playing card games and bingo. Also, participating in the Nebraska football pool. Being part of the Friday afternoon Wild Women’s Club was a favorite. She loved spending time with her friends and doing different activities such as; going to an Elvis impersonator, belly dancing lessons, water color lessons, bowling, manicures, kite flying and eating out. Judy was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of North Platte attending Sunday School and church weekly. She was also proud of serving on the Human Rights Committee at the North Platte Opportunity Center.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, several aunts and uncles and special friend La Rae Hammond.

Judy is survived by her Meyer Family and friend Jo Lynn Stroud.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church, North Platte or the Salvation Army in Judy’s honor.

Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the First Baptist Church, North Platte, with Reverend Clint Walker officiating. Burial will be at North Platte Cemetery following the service. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

CDC Covid 19 guidelines will be respected and therefore social distancing and wearing a mask is required.

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 </figure>Judy Ann Saner, age 72, of North Platte, Nebraska died December 14, 2020 at her home in the North Platte Hi Rise. Judy was born to John and Ellanora Saner, May 7, 1948 at St. Mary’s Hospital in North Platte. Judy lived in Gandy and then attended school in Cozad, Nebraska for several years and then Unit 16. She worked at North Platte Opportunity Center and B &amp; D Office Supply for several years until she retired due to health.&nbsp;&nbsp; She enjoyed taking trips to Branson, Missouri, Colorado and Oklahoma to attend the Nebraska – Oklahoma football game.Judy moved to the North Platte Hi-Rise in 2002 and enjoyed all of the activities there. Coffee, pot lucks, playing card games and bingo. Also, participating in the Nebraska football pool. Being part of the Friday afternoon Wild Women’s Club was a favorite. She loved spending time with her friends and doing different activities such as; going to an Elvis impersonator, belly dancing lessons, water color lessons, bowling, manicures, kite flying and eating out. Judy was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of North Platte attending Sunday School and church weekly. She was also proud of serving on the Human Rights Committee at the North Platte Opportunity Center.She was preceeded in death by her parents, several aunts and uncles and special friend La Rae Hammond.Judy is survived by her Meyer Family and friend Jo Lynn Stroud.Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church, North Platte or the Salvation Army in Judy’s honor.Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.comFuneral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the First Baptist Church, North Platte, with Reverend Clint Walker officiating. Burial will be at North Platte Cemetery following the service. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.The service will also be livestreamed via Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>&nbsp;Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.CDC Covid 19 guidelines will be respected and therefore social distancing and wearing a mask is required.

Judy Ann Saner  (1948-2020)

William Hopkinson, age 94, died December 11, 2020, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.

Bill was born June 18, 1926, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the son of Frank Hopkinson and Anne Hunneybell. Frank and Anne had 7 children together and Bill was the caboose (a fitting title for a man who became a railroader).

He married Doris Cooper April 27, 1946, in Winnipeg and they had 5 children together, Audrey Irene, Bernice Audrey, Wayne David, Sylvia Edith and Ronald William. In February 1957 Dad moved the family from Winnipeg to Salt Lake City, Utah. He and Doris divorced in 1971.

In Spring of '71, Hoppy married Pauline Wright in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pauline passed away July 4, 1980, in Des Moines, Iowa. He later married Dorothy McGuan August 7, 1981, in North Platte where he was living. Dorothy passed away May 7, 2014, in Kearney, Nebraska.

Hoppy had a lifelong love of trains. He worked for 4 different railroads, starting as a machinist apprentice with Canadian National Railway in 1943. He later worked for Great Northern, Denver Rio Grande and ended his career with the Union Pacific Railroad, where he retired in August 1986 as Senior Training Officer. Hoppy LOVED railroading!!

Dad also had a love for Mothers Oatmeal Cookies, butterscotch candy, licorice, playing jokes, tickling, playing cards, traveling, camping, genealogy, taking pictures and chasing trains. He could fix anything, make anything and repair everything!!! What is the definition of Dad? He was everything.

Dad is survived by his brother, Jack Hopkinson of Canada; his children, Bernice (Lucky) Young of West Valley, Utah, Wayne (Kristine) Hopkinson of North Platte, Nebraska, and Sylvia Hopkinson of St. George, Utah; stepchildren, Roberta (Stephen) Dircksen of Hermiston, Oregon, Mary (Steven) Rinaldi of West Valley, Utah, Pauline (Maurie) Baker of Lehi, Utah, Barbara Gregory of Hermiston, Oregon, Kathleen (Mike) Smith of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Thomas (Patti) Salyard of Columbus Nebraska, Patrick (Tracy) Salyard of Florida, Theresa (Douglas) Wadkins of Lexington, Nebraska, and Ann Callow of Overland Park, Kansas; 27 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren; as well as many other family members.

Dad was also preceded in death by his first wife, Doris; his parents, Frank and Anne; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucy and Jack Duke, Hilda and Jack Greenhalgh, Katherine and Harry Hale, Anne and Paul Hawley Jr.; brother, Frank Hopkinson; daughter, Audrey Irene; and his son, Ronald William.

Cremation was chosen. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangement.

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 </figure>William Hopkinson, age 94, died December 11, 2020, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.Bill was born June 18, 1926, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the son of Frank Hopkinson and Anne Hunneybell. Frank and Anne had 7 children together and Bill was the caboose (a fitting title for a man who became a railroader).He married Doris Cooper April 27, 1946, in Winnipeg and they had 5 children together, Audrey Irene, Bernice Audrey, Wayne David, Sylvia Edith and Ronald William. In February 1957 Dad moved the family from Winnipeg to Salt Lake City, Utah. He and Doris divorced in 1971.In Spring of '71, Hoppy married Pauline Wright in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pauline passed away July 4, 1980, in Des Moines, Iowa. He later married Dorothy McGuan August 7, 1981, in North Platte where he was living. Dorothy passed away May 7, 2014, in Kearney, Nebraska.Hoppy had a lifelong love of trains. He worked for 4 different railroads, starting as a machinist apprentice with Canadian National Railway in 1943. He later worked for Great Northern, Denver Rio Grande and ended his career with the Union Pacific Railroad, where he retired in August 1986 as Senior Training Officer. Hoppy LOVED railroading!!Dad also had a love for Mothers Oatmeal Cookies, butterscotch candy, licorice, playing jokes, tickling, playing cards, traveling, camping, genealogy, taking pictures and chasing trains. He could fix anything, make anything and repair everything!!! What is the definition of Dad? He was everything.Dad is survived by his brother, Jack Hopkinson of Canada; his children, Bernice (Lucky) Young of West Valley, Utah, Wayne (Kristine) Hopkinson of North Platte, Nebraska, and Sylvia Hopkinson of St. George, Utah; stepchildren, Roberta (Stephen) Dircksen of Hermiston, Oregon, Mary (Steven) Rinaldi of West Valley, Utah, Pauline (Maurie) Baker of Lehi, Utah, Barbara Gregory of Hermiston, Oregon, Kathleen (Mike) Smith of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Thomas (Patti) Salyard of Columbus Nebraska, Patrick (Tracy) Salyard of Florida, Theresa (Douglas) Wadkins of Lexington, Nebraska, and Ann Callow of Overland Park, Kansas; 27 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren; as well as many other family members.Dad was also preceded in death by his first wife, Doris; his parents, Frank and Anne; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucy and Jack Duke, Hilda and Jack Greenhalgh, Katherine and Harry Hale, Anne and Paul Hawley Jr.; brother, Frank Hopkinson; daughter, Audrey Irene; and his son, Ronald William.Cremation was chosen. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangement.

William "Hoppy" Hopkinson  (1926-2020)

Ted L Baillie, age 76 of Broken Bow, Nebraska died peacefully Monday, December 14, 2020 at JMMMMC.

A Funeral service for family and close friends will be held on Thursday, December 17th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at 1:00 pm at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. The funeral service will be livestreamed at www.govierbrothers.com. The public is invited to attend the Graveside service with Military Honors at 1:30 pm at the Broken Bow Cemetery. Masks are required to be worn at the Funeral and Graveside service. In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to the Family to present as a donation to the American Cancer Society. &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 16th&nbsp;from 1:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. An online guest book may be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.

Ted was born August 9, 1944 to Avalo and Imogene (Prescott) Baillie. He was Baptized at a young age at Assembly of God Church in Westerville. Ted attended Cherryvale Country School until the 8th&nbsp;grade, finishing his education at Broken Bow, graduating in 1962.

He joined the U.S. Army in 1963, was Honorably Discharged in 1969, serving most of his time in Germany. He was united in marriage to Judy K. Brakeman on February 16, 1967. They lived happily ever after for 53 years in their hometown of Broken Bow. To this union two sons were born: Tim and Jeff.

Ted was a jack of all trades but was an ole farm boy at heart. He enjoyed being at the family farm in Westerville, haying in the summers and running cattle until retirement.

Ted also worked for the County until he started his own Carpentry business, specialty being custom cabinets. He loved building and working with his hands; his craftsmanship was impeccable. Even in retirement, Ted would stay busy with building projects, traveling with Judy, fishing, or having coffee with the guys at Tumbleweed. But his greatest joy was attending his grandkids many activities.

Left to cherish the memories they made with Ted are his devoted wife Judy, son Tim (Angie), grandson Tyler, granddaughter Amanda (Dakota) Fitzgerald and great grandson Sutton.

Ted is also survived by his brother Lowell (Lana) Baillie, sister Jo (Bob) Woodward. He will be mourned by many nieces, nephews, and friends as well. Ted never knew a stranger.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents, and son Jeff.

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 </figure>Ted L Baillie, age 76 of Broken Bow, Nebraska died peacefully Monday, December 14, 2020 at JMMMMC.A Funeral service for family and close friends will be held on Thursday, December 17th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at 1:00 pm at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. The funeral service will be livestreamed at www.govierbrothers.com. The public is invited to attend the Graveside service with Military Honors at 1:30 pm at the Broken Bow Cemetery. Masks are required to be worn at the Funeral and Graveside service. In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to the Family to present as a donation to the American Cancer Society. &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 16th&nbsp;from 1:00 to 7:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. An online guest book may be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.Ted was born August 9, 1944 to Avalo and Imogene (Prescott) Baillie. He was Baptized at a young age at Assembly of God Church in Westerville. Ted attended Cherryvale Country School until the 8th&nbsp;grade, finishing his education at Broken Bow, graduating in 1962.He joined the U.S. Army in 1963, was Honorably Discharged in 1969, serving most of his time in Germany. He was united in marriage to Judy K. Brakeman on February 16, 1967. They lived happily ever after for 53 years in their hometown of Broken Bow. To this union two sons were born: Tim and Jeff.Ted was a jack of all trades but was an ole farm boy at heart. He enjoyed being at the family farm in Westerville, haying in the summers and running cattle until retirement.Ted also worked for the County until he started his own Carpentry business, specialty being custom cabinets. He loved building and working with his hands; his craftsmanship was impeccable. Even in retirement, Ted would stay busy with building projects, traveling with Judy, fishing, or having coffee with the guys at Tumbleweed. But his greatest joy was attending his grandkids many activities.Left to cherish the memories they made with Ted are his devoted wife Judy, son Tim (Angie), grandson Tyler, granddaughter Amanda (Dakota) Fitzgerald and great grandson Sutton.Ted is also survived by his brother Lowell (Lana) Baillie, sister Jo (Bob) Woodward. He will be mourned by many nieces, nephews, and friends as well. Ted never knew a stranger.Ted was preceded in death by his parents, and son Jeff.

Ted L. Baillie  (1944-2020)

Richard Wayne McDowell, age 50, of Mullen, Nebraska passed away December 12, 2020 in Norman, Oklahoma.&nbsp; He was born on May 16, 1970.

Funeral service will be Sunday, December 20th&nbsp;at 2:00 pm MT at the Hooker County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena in Mullen, NE&nbsp; (Please dress casual Boots and Jeans.). Burial will be in the Cedarview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, your prayers and loving thoughts are enough, if you wish to make a memorial, they are suggested to Rick's family or The Donor’s Choice. 

A visitation will be on Saturday, December 19th&nbsp;from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm MT at the Mullen Funeral Home in Mullen, NE.&nbsp; Mullen Funeral Home/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>.

Mullen Funeral Home/Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.

Richard Wayne McDowell, age 50, of Mullen, Nebraska passed away December 12, 2020 in Norman, Oklahoma.&nbsp; He was born on May 16, 1970.Funeral service will be Sunday, December 20th&nbsp;at 2:00 pm MT at the Hooker County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena in Mullen, NE&nbsp; (Please dress casual Boots and Jeans.). Burial will be in the Cedarview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, your prayers and loving thoughts are enough, if you wish to make a memorial, they are suggested to Rick's family or The Donor’s Choice. A visitation will be on Saturday, December 19th&nbsp;from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm MT at the Mullen Funeral Home in Mullen, NE.&nbsp; Mullen Funeral Home/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>.Mullen Funeral Home/Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.

Richard Wayne "Rick" McDowell  (1970-2020)

Gwen Smith of Cozad, Nebraska passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 96.&nbsp; She was born on September 3, 1924.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family in her name for later designation. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Cozad Cemetery with Pastor Doug Gahn officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family present from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska.

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 </figure>Gwen Smith of Cozad, Nebraska passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 96.&nbsp; She was born on September 3, 1924.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family in her name for later designation. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Cozad Cemetery with Pastor Doug Gahn officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family present from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska.

Gwen Smith  (1924-2020)

James M. Lundgren, age 75 of Lexington, Nebraska passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Lexington Regional Health Center.

Jim was born June 28, 1945, in Douglas, Ariz., to Gilbert G. and&nbsp; Anna E. (Batie) Lundgren.&nbsp; He and his sister, Jean, were born during WW II.&nbsp; The hospital was nine blocks from the Mexican border.&nbsp; His mother was able to stay with his father at the airbase. Gilbert was an ROTC officer before being called into service and arrived in Hawaii one day after Pearl Harbor was attacked.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Six weeks after Jim was born, his mother returned with the children to Nebraska. When the war was over Gilbert returned to teach one year before buying a farm northwest of Lexington.&nbsp; Jim spent his early school years at District #7.&nbsp; He attended Lexington High School, graduating with the Class of 1962.

It was during his junior year in high school that he had his first date with Donna Joliffe. He was united in marriage to high school sweetheart, Donna Jean on Oct. 3, 1965.&nbsp; They had two sons, Scott Michael and Jeffrey James.&nbsp;

Jim worked nine years for Platte Valley Packing at Darr, Neb., and from then on Jim and Donna farmed, ranched and operated several ag businesses.&nbsp;For 27 years he was a Pioneer dealer. Most recently, he focused on sustainable, renewable, carbon free energy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He spent the last 25 years supporting and directing the west’s changing water use on a local, state and national level, focusing on water quality, water quantity and property rights.&nbsp; In 1990 he co-founded Nebraska Water Users Inc., a non-profit civic league, and joined the west-wide Family Farm Alliance (FFA). Within the FFA he worked with Senators, Congressmen and their staffs writing Endangered Species Act, Environmental Protection Act and Department of Interior legislation. He served as a director and farmer lobbyist with the FFA, coordinated a monthly educational newsletter, “Water Review,” and served on a task force that developed an “Economic White Paper” that focused on irrigated agriculture’s national economic importance.

His vast knowledge earned him many awards throughout the years.&nbsp; Among his honors were being inducted to the Nebraska Hall of Agriculture Achievement, recipients of the KRVN Service to Agriculture award, the "Outstanding Leadership Award" from the Family Farm Alliance, Platte River Endangered Species Partnership Award, Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce Family Farm of the Year and Agri-business Awards, Nebraska Water Users awards, as well as Central District Water Users Awards.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

With the assistance of Doran Post, Jim became involved in Masons and was a Blue Lodge Master Mason of Thistle Lodge 61; Sir Knight, Order of Knights Templar; York Rite Shrine of Freemasonry; Noble, Tehama Shrine; and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Shrine Member, Hastings.&nbsp;

At an early age Jim became proficient in firearms and remembered well his first recoil from shooting a 16-gauge single-shot shotgun.&nbsp; It took off from there and he became a long-range shooting enthusiast.&nbsp;

Jim was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Lexington. &nbsp;He was also a member of many organizations, and boards too numerous to name.&nbsp;He was surrounded by many wonderful friends - you all know who you are!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jim was so proud of his family.&nbsp; Following Donna's death, which took a huge toll on him, he finished raising the boys, and wanted them to know how very proud he was of them.&nbsp;

Survivors include his sons; Scott (Kris) Lundgren of Scott City, Kan., Jeff Lundgren of Cozad, Neb.; grandchildren Kendra (Trent) Witthuhn of Bazine, Kan,; Chase, Chloe and Chayna Lundgren, all of Kearney, Neb.; one brother-in-law, John Wyant of Newman Grove, Neb.; one sister-in-law, Dee Walton of Boulder, Colo.; nephews Josh (Jennifer) Wyant of Overland Park, Kan., and Jason (Melissa) Wyant of Raleigh, N.C.; as well as many other relatives, friends and associates.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna Jean on Feb. 17, 1987 and his sister Jean Wyant.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, NE with Reverend Anne Gahn, officiating. The service will be live streamed at firstchurchlex.org.&nbsp; Masks are mandatory in the church.

Visitation will be Friday, December 18, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Reynolds Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE, with the family present from 5-6 p.m.

Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery N.E. of Lexington.

Memorials are suggested to the Shrine, First United Methodist Church or the Lexington Regional Health Care Center.

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 </figure>James M. Lundgren, age 75 of Lexington, Nebraska passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Lexington Regional Health Center.Jim was born June 28, 1945, in Douglas, Ariz., to Gilbert G. and&nbsp; Anna E. (Batie) Lundgren.&nbsp; He and his sister, Jean, were born during WW II.&nbsp; The hospital was nine blocks from the Mexican border.&nbsp; His mother was able to stay with his father at the airbase. Gilbert was an ROTC officer before being called into service and arrived in Hawaii one day after Pearl Harbor was attacked.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Six weeks after Jim was born, his mother returned with the children to Nebraska. When the war was over Gilbert returned to teach one year before buying a farm northwest of Lexington.&nbsp; Jim spent his early school years at District #7.&nbsp; He attended Lexington High School, graduating with the Class of 1962.It was during his junior year in high school that he had his first date with Donna Joliffe. He was united in marriage to high school sweetheart, Donna Jean on Oct. 3, 1965.&nbsp; They had two sons, Scott Michael and Jeffrey James.&nbsp;Jim worked nine years for Platte Valley Packing at Darr, Neb., and from then on Jim and Donna farmed, ranched and operated several ag businesses.&nbsp;For 27 years he was a Pioneer dealer. Most recently, he focused on sustainable, renewable, carbon free energy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He spent the last 25 years supporting and directing the west’s changing water use on a local, state and national level, focusing on water quality, water quantity and property rights.&nbsp; In 1990 he co-founded Nebraska Water Users Inc., a non-profit civic league, and joined the west-wide Family Farm Alliance (FFA). Within the FFA he worked with Senators, Congressmen and their staffs writing Endangered Species Act, Environmental Protection Act and Department of Interior legislation. He served as a director and farmer lobbyist with the FFA, coordinated a monthly educational newsletter, “Water Review,” and served on a task force that developed an “Economic White Paper” that focused on irrigated agriculture’s national economic importance.His vast knowledge earned him many awards throughout the years.&nbsp; Among his honors were being inducted to the Nebraska Hall of Agriculture Achievement, recipients of the KRVN Service to Agriculture award, the "Outstanding Leadership Award" from the Family Farm Alliance, Platte River Endangered Species Partnership Award, Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce Family Farm of the Year and Agri-business Awards, Nebraska Water Users awards, as well as Central District Water Users Awards.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With the assistance of Doran Post, Jim became involved in Masons and was a Blue Lodge Master Mason of Thistle Lodge 61; Sir Knight, Order of Knights Templar; York Rite Shrine of Freemasonry; Noble, Tehama Shrine; and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Shrine Member, Hastings.&nbsp;At an early age Jim became proficient in firearms and remembered well his first recoil from shooting a 16-gauge single-shot shotgun.&nbsp; It took off from there and he became a long-range shooting enthusiast.&nbsp;Jim was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Lexington. &nbsp;He was also a member of many organizations, and boards too numerous to name.&nbsp;He was surrounded by many wonderful friends - you all know who you are!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim was so proud of his family.&nbsp; Following Donna's death, which took a huge toll on him, he finished raising the boys, and wanted them to know how very proud he was of them.&nbsp;Survivors include his sons; Scott (Kris) Lundgren of Scott City, Kan., Jeff Lundgren of Cozad, Neb.; grandchildren Kendra (Trent) Witthuhn of Bazine, Kan,; Chase, Chloe and Chayna Lundgren, all of Kearney, Neb.; one brother-in-law, John Wyant of Newman Grove, Neb.; one sister-in-law, Dee Walton of Boulder, Colo.; nephews Josh (Jennifer) Wyant of Overland Park, Kan., and Jason (Melissa) Wyant of Raleigh, N.C.; as well as many other relatives, friends and associates.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna Jean on Feb. 17, 1987 and his sister Jean Wyant.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, NE with Reverend Anne Gahn, officiating. The service will be live streamed at firstchurchlex.org.&nbsp; Masks are mandatory in the church.Visitation will be Friday, December 18, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Reynolds Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE, with the family present from 5-6 p.m.Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery N.E. of Lexington.Memorials are suggested to the Shrine, First United Methodist Church or the Lexington Regional Health Care Center.

James M. Lundgren  (1945-2020)

Brogan Harry McCorkle, age 3, of Colby, KS entered the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.

Brogan was the youngest of five children born to parents David &amp; Kayla McCorkle on October 30, 2017. Even though Brogan’s time here on earth was short, he was deeply loved by family, friends, members of his McCook Christian Church Family, and many doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who cared for him.

Brogan's love for life and his family was were the most important things to him.&nbsp; His times of greatest joy always included his siblings and family members. He was an ornery little guy who liked to tease his family and make them laugh.&nbsp; One of his favorite things to do was ride on the lawn mower spinning cookies in the yard.&nbsp; When it was to cold for the mower rides, you could usually find him watching the Cars movie series, replaying the funny parts with a Slim Jim in hand.

Brogan had a heart transplant on January 22, 2018 at 3 months of age.&nbsp;&nbsp;Two years after his transplant, Brogan was diagnosed with post transplant cancer.&nbsp; During his last few months he was lucky enough to receive&nbsp;a wish from&nbsp;The Make-A-Wish Foundation. His wish was for a playset that he could enjoy with his family and friends in his backyard.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was one of Brogan’s last good memories.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Those left to celebrate Brogan’s life include his parents, David (Kayla) McCorkle of Colby; siblings, Bailey, Brennan, Breckyn and Blakely; paternal grandparents, Terry (Jill) McCorkle of McCook; maternal grandparents, Jim (Connie) Meixner of McCook; great grandparents, Edith McCorkle and Harry (Mary) Lebsack, all of McCook; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and extended family members and family friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Brogan Harry McCorkle, age 3, of Colby, KS entered the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.Brogan was the youngest of five children born to parents David &amp; Kayla McCorkle on October 30, 2017. Even though Brogan’s time here on earth was short, he was deeply loved by family, friends, members of his McCook Christian Church Family, and many doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who cared for him.Brogan's love for life and his family was were the most important things to him.&nbsp; His times of greatest joy always included his siblings and family members. He was an ornery little guy who liked to tease his family and make them laugh.&nbsp; One of his favorite things to do was ride on the lawn mower spinning cookies in the yard.&nbsp; When it was to cold for the mower rides, you could usually find him watching the Cars movie series, replaying the funny parts with a Slim Jim in hand.Brogan had a heart transplant on January 22, 2018 at 3 months of age.&nbsp;&nbsp;Two years after his transplant, Brogan was diagnosed with post transplant cancer.&nbsp; During his last few months he was lucky enough to receive&nbsp;a wish from&nbsp;The Make-A-Wish Foundation. His wish was for a playset that he could enjoy with his family and friends in his backyard.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was one of Brogan’s last good memories.&nbsp;&nbsp;Those left to celebrate Brogan’s life include his parents, David (Kayla) McCorkle of Colby; siblings, Bailey, Brennan, Breckyn and Blakely; paternal grandparents, Terry (Jill) McCorkle of McCook; maternal grandparents, Jim (Connie) Meixner of McCook; great grandparents, Edith McCorkle and Harry (Mary) Lebsack, all of McCook; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and extended family members and family friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Brogan Harry McCorkle  (2017-2020)

Orian Wilhelmina Fritz, age 93, of McCook, NE passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.

Born February 27, 1927 in Danbury, NE, Orian was one of four children born to Albert and Clara (Esch) Reiners.&nbsp; Orian grew up in Danbury where she also attended school, graduating with the Class of 1945.&nbsp; She then went on to attend McCook Community College and obtained her teaching certificate. Orian began her teaching career in School Creek, a one room schoolhouse south of Indianola, where she taught for several years.&nbsp;

On October 3, 1948, Orian married the love of her life, Delbert R. Fritz in McCook.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with three children: Robert, Allan and Janine.&nbsp; Following the death of her sister, Dorothy, Orian also helped raise her niece and nephew, Jolene and Delvin Leibbrandt.&nbsp; Orian was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in McCook where she played the organ and served as Treasurer of the Lutheran Guild.&nbsp; She was a past Treasurer of the Bartley Rural Fire Department as well as a Treasurer for the Hillcrest Board of Directors for seventeen years and a member of the Live and Learn Club in Bartley.&nbsp; Orian enjoyed gardening and raising flowers and was a test gardener for Jackson and Perkins Rose Company.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing cards and will be remembered for her performances of “Hats and Reflections” that showcased the different phases of her life.&nbsp;

Orian was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delbert Fritz; two brothers, Wayne and Kenneth Reiners; sister, Dorothy Leibbrandt; grandson, Jason Hall; nephew, Delvin Leibbrandt; and son in law, Don Hall.

Those left to celebrate her life include her three children, Robert (Carol) Fritz of Owatonna, MN, Allan (Katie) Fritz of Wamego, KS and Janine (Bob) Pantenburg of McCook; five grandchildren, Justin (Heather) Hall and children Emma, Caleb and Clara of Minden, NE, Amanda (William) Petersen and son, Miles, of Goodyear, AZ, Jon (Leah) Fritz and children Sydney and Matthew of Owatonna, MN, Jeremy (Bailey) Fritz of Manhattan, KS and Aaron Fritz of Wamego, KS; niece, Jolene (Lynn) Goodenberger of Sevierville, TN; Delvin’s widow, Tina Leibbrandt of Cambridge, NE; six great grandchildren and a host of extended family members and friends.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Orian Wilhelmina Fritz, age 93, of McCook, NE passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.Born February 27, 1927 in Danbury, NE, Orian was one of four children born to Albert and Clara (Esch) Reiners.&nbsp; Orian grew up in Danbury where she also attended school, graduating with the Class of 1945.&nbsp; She then went on to attend McCook Community College and obtained her teaching certificate. Orian began her teaching career in School Creek, a one room schoolhouse south of Indianola, where she taught for several years.&nbsp;On October 3, 1948, Orian married the love of her life, Delbert R. Fritz in McCook.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with three children: Robert, Allan and Janine.&nbsp; Following the death of her sister, Dorothy, Orian also helped raise her niece and nephew, Jolene and Delvin Leibbrandt.&nbsp; Orian was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in McCook where she played the organ and served as Treasurer of the Lutheran Guild.&nbsp; She was a past Treasurer of the Bartley Rural Fire Department as well as a Treasurer for the Hillcrest Board of Directors for seventeen years and a member of the Live and Learn Club in Bartley.&nbsp; Orian enjoyed gardening and raising flowers and was a test gardener for Jackson and Perkins Rose Company.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing cards and will be remembered for her performances of “Hats and Reflections” that showcased the different phases of her life.&nbsp;Orian was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delbert Fritz; two brothers, Wayne and Kenneth Reiners; sister, Dorothy Leibbrandt; grandson, Jason Hall; nephew, Delvin Leibbrandt; and son in law, Don Hall.Those left to celebrate her life include her three children, Robert (Carol) Fritz of Owatonna, MN, Allan (Katie) Fritz of Wamego, KS and Janine (Bob) Pantenburg of McCook; five grandchildren, Justin (Heather) Hall and children Emma, Caleb and Clara of Minden, NE, Amanda (William) Petersen and son, Miles, of Goodyear, AZ, Jon (Leah) Fritz and children Sydney and Matthew of Owatonna, MN, Jeremy (Bailey) Fritz of Manhattan, KS and Aaron Fritz of Wamego, KS; niece, Jolene (Lynn) Goodenberger of Sevierville, TN; Delvin’s widow, Tina Leibbrandt of Cambridge, NE; six great grandchildren and a host of extended family members and friends.&nbsp;

Orian Wilhelmina Fritz  (1927-2020)

Bernice Jean Sakurai, age 91 of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on December 11, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte.

She was born on June 29, 1929 at North Platte, Nebraska to Ed and Vendora Williams. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1947.

Bernice was united in marriage to Dan Sakurai in 1947.

She was a lifelong resident of North Platte. She worked with the public most of her career and enjoyed visiting with the patrons of North Platte. She retired from 6th Street Market.&nbsp; Bernice was a member of the Episcopal Church.

She enjoyed listening to music, mostly Frank Sinatra, the song, “I did It My Way”. Anyone who new Bernice personally would know she liked to dress to the 9’s and kept an immaculate house. She enjoyed her family and she devoted her life to her kids and family.

Bernice is survived by her daughter, Linda Roggasch of Sidney, Nebraska; son, Kim (Lynnette) Sakurai of &nbsp;Cheyenne, Wyoming; her brother, Gary (Olive) Williams of Texas; grandsons, David (Tasha) Roggasch of Sidney, Nebraska and Spenser (Amanda) Sakurai of Oklahoma; great grandchildren, Xzavior, Jeremiah, Zechariah, Kolin, Akima all of Sidney, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by, her parents; sister, Shirley Fickenscher; and brother; Gail Williams.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family and designated at later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Bernice Jean Sakurai, age 91 of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on December 11, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte.She was born on June 29, 1929 at North Platte, Nebraska to Ed and Vendora Williams. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1947.Bernice was united in marriage to Dan Sakurai in 1947.She was a lifelong resident of North Platte. She worked with the public most of her career and enjoyed visiting with the patrons of North Platte. She retired from 6th Street Market.&nbsp; Bernice was a member of the Episcopal Church.She enjoyed listening to music, mostly Frank Sinatra, the song, “I did It My Way”. Anyone who new Bernice personally would know she liked to dress to the 9’s and kept an immaculate house. She enjoyed her family and she devoted her life to her kids and family.Bernice is survived by her daughter, Linda Roggasch of Sidney, Nebraska; son, Kim (Lynnette) Sakurai of &nbsp;Cheyenne, Wyoming; her brother, Gary (Olive) Williams of Texas; grandsons, David (Tasha) Roggasch of Sidney, Nebraska and Spenser (Amanda) Sakurai of Oklahoma; great grandchildren, Xzavior, Jeremiah, Zechariah, Kolin, Akima all of Sidney, Nebraska.She was preceded in death by, her parents; sister, Shirley Fickenscher; and brother; Gail Williams.A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to the family and designated at later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Bernice Jean Sakurai  (1929-2020)

Betty Jane (Harris) Hevelone, age 97, of North Platte, Nebraska died December 13, 2020 at Great Plains Heath in North Platte. Betty was born April 19, 1923, in Table Rock, Nebraska to Earl W. and Effie A. (Moyer) Harris. 

Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Betty Jane (Harris) Hevelone, age 97, of North Platte, Nebraska died December 13, 2020 at Great Plains Heath in North Platte. Betty was born April 19, 1923, in Table Rock, Nebraska to Earl W. and Effie A. (Moyer) Harris. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Jane Hevelone  (1923-2020)

Terry Lee Hottovy, age 59, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2020 at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska.

Terry was born March 1st, 1961 in Lincoln, NE to Ivan &amp; Karen Hottovy. He graduated from Sutherland High School in 1980. Terry was united in marriage to Sally Schroeder. To this union a son, Douglas Lee was born. They remained lifelong friends.

Terry was a loving son, brother, father, and friend. I don’t think there were many people who came across Terry without leaving as a friend. Although the loss hurts deeply, we know that Terry is no longer living in pain and is probably causing havoc in heaven.

Terry is survived by his son, Douglas Hottovy of Winner, SD; parents, Douglas &amp; Karen Richards of North Platte; brothers, Allan (Ann) Hottovy of Liberty, TN, Mike (Deb) Hottovy of Geneva, OH, Randy (Chris) Hottovy of Elgin, IL; sisters, Jackie (Josh) Whisler of Peru, NE, Toni (Jeff) Bomberger of Curtis, NE, Teresa (Kevin) Hafer of North Platte and Michelle (Terry) Myers of Cheyenne, WY.; special friend; Robin Grant of North Platte and numerous nieces and nephews.

Terry was preceded in death by his father, Ivan Hottovy and grandparents.&nbsp; Terry took so much pride in his big crazy family and loved each of them deeply. Those who knew Terry, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen with burial at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Liberty House, North Platte, Nebraska.

Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Terry Lee Hottovy, age 59, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2020 at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska.Terry was born March 1st, 1961 in Lincoln, NE to Ivan &amp; Karen Hottovy. He graduated from Sutherland High School in 1980. Terry was united in marriage to Sally Schroeder. To this union a son, Douglas Lee was born. They remained lifelong friends.Terry was a loving son, brother, father, and friend. I don’t think there were many people who came across Terry without leaving as a friend. Although the loss hurts deeply, we know that Terry is no longer living in pain and is probably causing havoc in heaven.Terry is survived by his son, Douglas Hottovy of Winner, SD; parents, Douglas &amp; Karen Richards of North Platte; brothers, Allan (Ann) Hottovy of Liberty, TN, Mike (Deb) Hottovy of Geneva, OH, Randy (Chris) Hottovy of Elgin, IL; sisters, Jackie (Josh) Whisler of Peru, NE, Toni (Jeff) Bomberger of Curtis, NE, Teresa (Kevin) Hafer of North Platte and Michelle (Terry) Myers of Cheyenne, WY.; special friend; Robin Grant of North Platte and numerous nieces and nephews.Terry was preceded in death by his father, Ivan Hottovy and grandparents.&nbsp; Terry took so much pride in his big crazy family and loved each of them deeply. Those who knew Terry, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen with burial at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Liberty House, North Platte, Nebraska.Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Terry Lee Hottovy  (1961-2020)

Johnny Jay Long passed away at Heritage Estates in Gering, Nebraska on December 6th, 2020 at the age of 72.

He was born on May 27th, 1948 in Arnold, Nebraska to Vernon &amp; Edna Long. He was the oldest of 4 children, 2 sisters and a brother. He was raised north of Arnold, Nebraska graduated from Arnold High School in 1967. There were many stories of his high school years and his lack of attendance, seems that his parents were called into the principal’s office on many occasions. I recall one story of him climbing out the window of the principal’s office, even back then he had a love for the outdoors and adventure.

John married Cynthia Ahrens in March of 1967 and had 3 daughters. While the girls were growing up John worked several jobs in too many towns to mention. Most of those jobs were ranching which he had a true love for.&nbsp; He spent many weekends helping his Dad with anything that had to do with horses or cattle.&nbsp; When he was not helping his Dad, those weekends were spent with family and friends either coon hunting or seeing who could ride that barrel the longest, and without getting hurt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On June 29th, 1989 John married Marlene Hansel and resided in Oshkosh, Nebraska. Starting in about 2005 they spent most of their time traveling around in their 5th&nbsp;wheel and working whenever and wherever the opportunity arose, that is when they were not fishing or just hanging out with all the other campers at the campgrounds.&nbsp; During that time, he ran heavy equipment and helped his son-in-law build many a fence line. They finally settled down in Stapleton, Nebraska where he went to work for Rich Burnside running heavy equipment, farming and driving a truck.

John enjoyed football, especially the New England Patriots, dancing, hunting, fishing and just sitting around telling stories.

John is survived by his 3 daughters, Lea (Ernie) Hottell of Kimball, Nebraska, Cristi Koeppen of Sidney, Nebraska, and Jessica (Sean) Fulton of Sidney, Nebraska; a sister Peggy (Denny) Beatty of Garland, Nebraska, brother Jim (Pam) Long of Arnold, Nebraska and sister Norna (Frank) Scott of Gandy, Nebraka;&nbsp; 8 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, 7 great grandkids and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded by his wife Marlene, 1 grandson, his parents and his grandparents.

Memorial Service will be held on December 26th2020 at 11:00 at the Gandy Community Church in Gandy, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to Donor’s choice. Inurnment will be at a later date.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary in Arnold, Nebraska is entrusted with the arrangements.

We will miss those bright eyes, that wonderful smile and his love for life and enjoying it to the fullest.

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 </figure>Johnny Jay Long passed away at Heritage Estates in Gering, Nebraska on December 6th, 2020 at the age of 72.He was born on May 27th, 1948 in Arnold, Nebraska to Vernon &amp; Edna Long. He was the oldest of 4 children, 2 sisters and a brother. He was raised north of Arnold, Nebraska graduated from Arnold High School in 1967. There were many stories of his high school years and his lack of attendance, seems that his parents were called into the principal’s office on many occasions. I recall one story of him climbing out the window of the principal’s office, even back then he had a love for the outdoors and adventure.John married Cynthia Ahrens in March of 1967 and had 3 daughters. While the girls were growing up John worked several jobs in too many towns to mention. Most of those jobs were ranching which he had a true love for.&nbsp; He spent many weekends helping his Dad with anything that had to do with horses or cattle.&nbsp; When he was not helping his Dad, those weekends were spent with family and friends either coon hunting or seeing who could ride that barrel the longest, and without getting hurt.&nbsp;&nbsp;On June 29th, 1989 John married Marlene Hansel and resided in Oshkosh, Nebraska. Starting in about 2005 they spent most of their time traveling around in their 5th&nbsp;wheel and working whenever and wherever the opportunity arose, that is when they were not fishing or just hanging out with all the other campers at the campgrounds.&nbsp; During that time, he ran heavy equipment and helped his son-in-law build many a fence line. They finally settled down in Stapleton, Nebraska where he went to work for Rich Burnside running heavy equipment, farming and driving a truck.John enjoyed football, especially the New England Patriots, dancing, hunting, fishing and just sitting around telling stories.John is survived by his 3 daughters, Lea (Ernie) Hottell of Kimball, Nebraska, Cristi Koeppen of Sidney, Nebraska, and Jessica (Sean) Fulton of Sidney, Nebraska; a sister Peggy (Denny) Beatty of Garland, Nebraska, brother Jim (Pam) Long of Arnold, Nebraska and sister Norna (Frank) Scott of Gandy, Nebraka;&nbsp; 8 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, 7 great grandkids and many nieces and nephews.He is preceded by his wife Marlene, 1 grandson, his parents and his grandparents.Memorial Service will be held on December 26th2020 at 11:00 at the Gandy Community Church in Gandy, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to Donor’s choice. Inurnment will be at a later date.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary in Arnold, Nebraska is entrusted with the arrangements.We will miss those bright eyes, that wonderful smile and his love for life and enjoying it to the fullest.

Johnny Lay Long  (1948-2020)

Gerald Lee Bauman passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska at the age of 84. Jerry was born October 11, 1936 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Roy and Anna (Block) Bauman, the youngest of the four Bauman brothers. Jerry attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Nebraska and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He returned to the family farm, working alongside two of his brothers and father.

Jerry met Jeralyn Hummel, a young widow with a small daughter, Mindy, and fell in love with both of them. They were married at St. Alban's in McCook, Nebraska on April 26, 1962. On July 21, 1964, Mindy's biggest wish came true, a baby brother, Andrew Lee was born. Jerry left the family farm and started his own land leveling construction company and spent 18 years working and raising their family in Gothenburg.

In 1978, they relocated to Enders, Nebraska eventually ending up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, falling in love with the “Land of Enchantment”. They spent 15 happy years there until Jeralyn's death in 2000.

Jerry moved back to Cozad, Nebraska and later to Imperial, Nebraska. He married Mary Lou Swanson in December 2001. Eventually, the couple moved to Kearney, Nebraska where they were avid Storm Hockey fans. With a number of grandchildren in this blended family, the couple kept busy attending activities of the Youngs, Baumans and Swansons.

With Mary Lou's failing health resulting in a permanent move to a care facility, Jerry moved back to Cozad, residing at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living. He loved the apartment he shared with his dog, Charlie, and the "independence with benefits": housekeeping, great meals, new (and old) friends, activities, and a wonderful staff to see to his needs.

Due to lingering health issues that were taking longer than he wanted to resolve, he made the decision to move to Hilltop Care Center in Gothenburg on December 7, 2020. His fervent prayers to go Home were answered on December 11, 2020.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeralyn; grandson, Logan Bauman; 3 brothers and their wives; a sister-in-law and her husband.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Swanson of Kearney, Nebraska; daughter, Mindy (Marc) Young of Cozad, Nebraska; son, Andy (Karla) Bauman of Parker, Colorado; grandchildren, Dreu (Brynn) Young, Alyson Young (Harrison Racek), Conor Young and Alyse Bauman; great grandchildren, Maddux Young and Eastyn Green; Mary Lou’s sons Owen (Claudette) Swanson of Imperial, Mark (Kristi) Swanson of Phillipsburg, KS; grandchildren Danielle (Jason) Bonsack, CJ (Vanessa) Swanson, Michal (Angie) Swanson, Matt (Abbie) Swanson, Kyle Swanson, Katelyn Swanson (Clay Money); great-grandchildren Judson, Delanie, Westin, Emersyn, Macon, and Keller Bonsack, Cash and Maesa Swanson, Tenley and Raegen Swanson and Jackson Swanson; and Jerry’s numerous beloved nieces and nephews and their families.

Due to the concerns and safety of others, a private service for family and close friends will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska. Inurnment will take place at 11:00 AM (Mountain Time) on December 26, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta, Nebraska.  In lieu of flowers or donations, the family requests you instead honor your own loved ones with the gift of your time or by providing random acts of kindness toward others.  The family will be making donations to Alzheimer’s Research, Meadowlark Pointe, and other favorite charities.

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 </figure>Gerald Lee Bauman passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska at the age of 84. Jerry was born October 11, 1936 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Roy and Anna (Block) Bauman, the youngest of the four Bauman brothers. Jerry attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Nebraska and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He returned to the family farm, working alongside two of his brothers and father.Jerry met Jeralyn Hummel, a young widow with a small daughter, Mindy, and fell in love with both of them. They were married at St. Alban's in McCook, Nebraska on April 26, 1962. On July 21, 1964, Mindy's biggest wish came true, a baby brother, Andrew Lee was born. Jerry left the family farm and started his own land leveling construction company and spent 18 years working and raising their family in Gothenburg.In 1978, they relocated to Enders, Nebraska eventually ending up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, falling in love with the “Land of Enchantment”. They spent 15 happy years there until Jeralyn's death in 2000.Jerry moved back to Cozad, Nebraska and later to Imperial, Nebraska. He married Mary Lou Swanson in December 2001. Eventually, the couple moved to Kearney, Nebraska where they were avid Storm Hockey fans. With a number of grandchildren in this blended family, the couple kept busy attending activities of the Youngs, Baumans and Swansons.With Mary Lou's failing health resulting in a permanent move to a care facility, Jerry moved back to Cozad, residing at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living. He loved the apartment he shared with his dog, Charlie, and the "independence with benefits": housekeeping, great meals, new (and old) friends, activities, and a wonderful staff to see to his needs.Due to lingering health issues that were taking longer than he wanted to resolve, he made the decision to move to Hilltop Care Center in Gothenburg on December 7, 2020. His fervent prayers to go Home were answered on December 11, 2020.Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeralyn; grandson, Logan Bauman; 3 brothers and their wives; a sister-in-law and her husband.Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Swanson of Kearney, Nebraska; daughter, Mindy (Marc) Young of Cozad, Nebraska; son, Andy (Karla) Bauman of Parker, Colorado; grandchildren, Dreu (Brynn) Young, Alyson Young (Harrison Racek), Conor Young and Alyse Bauman; great grandchildren, Maddux Young and Eastyn Green; Mary Lou’s sons Owen (Claudette) Swanson of Imperial, Mark (Kristi) Swanson of Phillipsburg, KS; grandchildren Danielle (Jason) Bonsack, CJ (Vanessa) Swanson, Michal (Angie) Swanson, Matt (Abbie) Swanson, Kyle Swanson, Katelyn Swanson (Clay Money); great-grandchildren Judson, Delanie, Westin, Emersyn, Macon, and Keller Bonsack, Cash and Maesa Swanson, Tenley and Raegen Swanson and Jackson Swanson; and Jerry’s numerous beloved nieces and nephews and their families.Due to the concerns and safety of others, a private service for family and close friends will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska. Inurnment will take place at 11:00 AM (Mountain Time) on December 26, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family requests you instead honor your own loved ones with the gift of your time or by providing random acts of kindness toward others. The family will be making donations to Alzheimer’s Research, Meadowlark Pointe, and other favorite charities.

Gerald Lee Bauman  (1936-2020)

Robert Lee Sutton, age 87, formerly of Stratton, Nebraska, passed away at the Azria Mt. Clair Nursing Home in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; 

He was born on July 12, 1933 on a farm near Stratton, Nebraska to Paul and Selma (Ross) Sutton.&nbsp; In 1951, Robert joined the United States Navy.&nbsp; On June 1, 1952, Robert married Beverly Ewald in Yuma Arizona.&nbsp; They resided in San Diego, California for four years before moving to New Port, Rhode Island, where they spent two years before moving to Norfolk, Virginia.&nbsp; They spend six years in Hawaii before Robert retired from the United States Navy 1971.&nbsp; They moved to Palisade, Nebraska in 1981, where he sent the remainder of his life before moving into the Montclair Nursing Home in Omaha, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly (Ewald) Sutton; his parents and siblings.

He is survived by his three daughters, Paula (Wes) Yeager of McCook, Nebraska, Kathy (Brian) Day of Denver, Colorado, and Valerie (Michael) Weigel of Omaha, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Rebecca (Jason) Ritterbush, Emily Weigel, Andrew Yeager, and Alyssa (Ron Stryker; one great-granddaughter, Gabrielle Ritterbush; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services for Mr. Sutton will be a private family service on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Herrmann Jones Memorial Chapel in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Interment in the Pleasant Ridge&nbsp; Cemetery north of Stratton, Nebraska at 2:00 p.m. with Military Honors.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska on Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with the family present from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Robert Lee Sutton, age 87, formerly of Stratton, Nebraska, passed away at the Azria Mt. Clair Nursing Home in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on July 12, 1933 on a farm near Stratton, Nebraska to Paul and Selma (Ross) Sutton.&nbsp; In 1951, Robert joined the United States Navy.&nbsp; On June 1, 1952, Robert married Beverly Ewald in Yuma Arizona.&nbsp; They resided in San Diego, California for four years before moving to New Port, Rhode Island, where they spent two years before moving to Norfolk, Virginia.&nbsp; They spend six years in Hawaii before Robert retired from the United States Navy 1971.&nbsp; They moved to Palisade, Nebraska in 1981, where he sent the remainder of his life before moving into the Montclair Nursing Home in Omaha, Nebraska.He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly (Ewald) Sutton; his parents and siblings.He is survived by his three daughters, Paula (Wes) Yeager of McCook, Nebraska, Kathy (Brian) Day of Denver, Colorado, and Valerie (Michael) Weigel of Omaha, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Rebecca (Jason) Ritterbush, Emily Weigel, Andrew Yeager, and Alyssa (Ron Stryker; one great-granddaughter, Gabrielle Ritterbush; and other relatives and friends.Funeral Services for Mr. Sutton will be a private family service on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Herrmann Jones Memorial Chapel in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Interment in the Pleasant Ridge&nbsp; Cemetery north of Stratton, Nebraska at 2:00 p.m. with Military Honors.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska on Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with the family present from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Robert Lee Sutton  (1933-2020)

&nbsp;Douglas Kent Raney, of Wallace, Nebraska peacefully passed away December 12, 2020, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska after a courageous five year battle with bone cancer.&nbsp; He was 78 years old. Doug was born August 22, 1942, to Vincent and Hazel Raney in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He grew up in Wallace, Nebraska and graduated from Wallace High School in 1961.&nbsp; Doug was drafted right out of high school and served until '65.&nbsp; &nbsp;He returned home to assist on the family farm and ranch. On June 28, 1966, Doug married Karol May Lee of Elsie, Nebraska and to this union&nbsp;two daughters, Kim and Kaye, were born.&nbsp; The family made their home north of Wallace on the Raney Ranch.&nbsp; Doug took pride in living on the&nbsp;land that was held in the Raney name for over 113 years and truly had a&nbsp;love for his animals.&nbsp; Most of his cattle herd was very tame to the&nbsp;point that he and his daughters would be able to pet them.&nbsp; Doug also had a wildlife pet ranch as many of the neighbors would have to slow down for all the wildlife crossing the road. Along with his animals, Doug loved his family very much.&nbsp; He raised his daughters to be his ranch hands, and for that they will forever be grateful, and he took pride in his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their school and sporting events.&nbsp; Doug also loved the game of football.&nbsp; You would find him in his recliner, positioned right in front of the TV, most Saturdays and Sundays during the fall. Karol and Doug had so many close friends they considered as family.&nbsp; They spent many nights and weekends camping, fishing, playing cards and&nbsp;traveling, and these memories will be treasured. Doug was active in the Wallace community.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion, was on the Morning View Cemetery Board and served with&nbsp;the Volunteer Fire Department for 53 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Hazel; and sisters, Vicki Stagnaro and Deborah Miller. Doug is survived by his wife, Karol, of Wallace, Nebraska; daughters, Kim (Troy)&nbsp;Glunz, of Wallace, Nebraska and Kaye (Rob) Monie, of Sutherland, Nebraska; grandchildren, Ty&nbsp;Monie and Carson and Jordyn Glunz; as well as other family. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will be at Noon in the Morning View Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, services will be recorded and posted to the website. In lieu&nbsp;of flowers, memorials are to the Wallace Fire Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;Douglas Kent Raney, of Wallace, Nebraska peacefully passed away December 12, 2020, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska after a courageous five year battle with bone cancer.&nbsp; He was 78 years old. Doug was born August 22, 1942, to Vincent and Hazel Raney in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He grew up in Wallace, Nebraska and graduated from Wallace High School in 1961.&nbsp; Doug was drafted right out of high school and served until '65.&nbsp; &nbsp;He returned home to assist on the family farm and ranch. On June 28, 1966, Doug married Karol May Lee of Elsie, Nebraska and to this union&nbsp;two daughters, Kim and Kaye, were born.&nbsp; The family made their home north of Wallace on the Raney Ranch.&nbsp; Doug took pride in living on the&nbsp;land that was held in the Raney name for over 113 years and truly had a&nbsp;love for his animals.&nbsp; Most of his cattle herd was very tame to the&nbsp;point that he and his daughters would be able to pet them.&nbsp; Doug also had a wildlife pet ranch as many of the neighbors would have to slow down for all the wildlife crossing the road. Along with his animals, Doug loved his family very much.&nbsp; He raised his daughters to be his ranch hands, and for that they will forever be grateful, and he took pride in his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their school and sporting events.&nbsp; Doug also loved the game of football.&nbsp; You would find him in his recliner, positioned right in front of the TV, most Saturdays and Sundays during the fall. Karol and Doug had so many close friends they considered as family.&nbsp; They spent many nights and weekends camping, fishing, playing cards and&nbsp;traveling, and these memories will be treasured. Doug was active in the Wallace community.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion, was on the Morning View Cemetery Board and served with&nbsp;the Volunteer Fire Department for 53 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Hazel; and sisters, Vicki Stagnaro and Deborah Miller. Doug is survived by his wife, Karol, of Wallace, Nebraska; daughters, Kim (Troy)&nbsp;Glunz, of Wallace, Nebraska and Kaye (Rob) Monie, of Sutherland, Nebraska; grandchildren, Ty&nbsp;Monie and Carson and Jordyn Glunz; as well as other family. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will be at Noon in the Morning View Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, services will be recorded and posted to the website. In lieu&nbsp;of flowers, memorials are to the Wallace Fire Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Douglas Kent Raney  (1942-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ruben Perez, age 87, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on December 7, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ruben was born on August 26, 1933 in Edinburg, Texas to Anthony and Stephanie Perez.&nbsp; He grew up in Texas, moved and lived with another family and attended school in Chicago, Illinois before moving to Nebraska with his family to work the beet and potato fields.&nbsp; He met Rachel Arellana and the two were married on July 4, 1955. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ruben worked for Interholzingers, the State of Nebraska, and Gutherless Sheet Metal before opening La Casita in 1962 where he and his family operated the restaurant until 2003. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He loved being an American and showed his patriotism.&nbsp; He was always taking care of those in need and had a kind heart.&nbsp; Ruben was an animal lover, with a special fondness for cats.&nbsp; He enjoyed operating the restaurant with his family and was very proud of his children.&nbsp; He liked to travel, going to Flea Markets in Colorado, and enjoyed music. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his sons Gary Perez of Cozad, Nebraska, Tony "Biggie" Perez of North Platte, Nebraska, and Thomas Eric (Wendy) Perez of Bellevue, Nebraska; daughters Deborah An Heglin, Stephanie "Itsy" Bolden, both of North Platte, Nebraska, and Kelly (Kevin) Kotarek of Wisconsin; numerous grand, great, and great-great grandchildren; and several sisters. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rachel; a son, Ruben "Andy" Perez; and two brothers, Rudy and Fino. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Harvest Christian Church, 1501 S. Dewey Street, North Platte, Nebraska with the Reverend Jeremy Rinke officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; The service will be live-streamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ruben Perez, age 87, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on December 7, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ruben was born on August 26, 1933 in Edinburg, Texas to Anthony and Stephanie Perez.&nbsp; He grew up in Texas, moved and lived with another family and attended school in Chicago, Illinois before moving to Nebraska with his family to work the beet and potato fields.&nbsp; He met Rachel Arellana and the two were married on July 4, 1955. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ruben worked for Interholzingers, the State of Nebraska, and Gutherless Sheet Metal before opening La Casita in 1962 where he and his family operated the restaurant until 2003. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He loved being an American and showed his patriotism.&nbsp; He was always taking care of those in need and had a kind heart.&nbsp; Ruben was an animal lover, with a special fondness for cats.&nbsp; He enjoyed operating the restaurant with his family and was very proud of his children.&nbsp; He liked to travel, going to Flea Markets in Colorado, and enjoyed music. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his sons Gary Perez of Cozad, Nebraska, Tony "Biggie" Perez of North Platte, Nebraska, and Thomas Eric (Wendy) Perez of Bellevue, Nebraska; daughters Deborah An Heglin, Stephanie "Itsy" Bolden, both of North Platte, Nebraska, and Kelly (Kevin) Kotarek of Wisconsin; numerous grand, great, and great-great grandchildren; and several sisters. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rachel; a son, Ruben "Andy" Perez; and two brothers, Rudy and Fino. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Harvest Christian Church, 1501 S. Dewey Street, North Platte, Nebraska with the Reverend Jeremy Rinke officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; The service will be live-streamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.

Ruben Perez  (1933-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Barbara Brown, former resident of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her longtime family home in Imperial, Nebraska.&nbsp; Barbara was 90 years of age.&nbsp; She was born on March 28, 1930. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her daughters Donna Case of Lexington, Nebraska and Mary Ann Dutrow (Al) of McPherson, Kansas; sons Michael George Brown (Irma) of Martinez, California and Joe Brown (Robin) of Martinsville, Indiana; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, and 12 step great-grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held on Friday morning, December 18, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time at Liewer Funeral Home, 841 Court Street, Imperial, Nebraska, with Rev Matt Maxwell officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Thursday afternoon, December 17, 2020 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time (with the family present) at Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established to the McCook Community Hospice of McCook, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Barbara Brown, former resident of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her longtime family home in Imperial, Nebraska.&nbsp; Barbara was 90 years of age.&nbsp; She was born on March 28, 1930. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her daughters Donna Case of Lexington, Nebraska and Mary Ann Dutrow (Al) of McPherson, Kansas; sons Michael George Brown (Irma) of Martinez, California and Joe Brown (Robin) of Martinsville, Indiana; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, and 12 step great-grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held on Friday morning, December 18, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time at Liewer Funeral Home, 841 Court Street, Imperial, Nebraska, with Rev Matt Maxwell officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Thursday afternoon, December 17, 2020 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time (with the family present) at Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established to the McCook Community Hospice of McCook, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Brown  (1930 - 2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Socorro Maria Murillo, resident of Imperial, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday evening, December 12, 2020 at her home in Imperial.&nbsp; She was 79 years of age. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Socorro was born on August 4, 1941 in Rotan, Texas to Fernando &amp; Laurencia (Fernandez) Perez.&nbsp; As a young girl, Socorro grew up and attended school in Texas before moving to Colorado. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Socorro met Gregorio Murillo in Colorado and the couple were married on September 7, 1967 in Greeley, Colorado.&nbsp; Socorro &amp; Gregorio settled in Ft. Lupton, Colorado where they lived for several years before making Imperial, Nebraska their home.&nbsp; Socorro was a homemaker and a daycare provider.&nbsp; She was also a Girl Scout troop leader. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Socorro enjoyed listening to music and driving around with Gregorio.&nbsp; She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Socorro was preceded in death by her parents, Fernando &amp; Laurencia Perez; her husband, Gregorio Murillo; brothers Alejandro and Oscar Perez; sisters Carmen and Connie Perez; and a grandson Luiz Quezada. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her daughters, Esperanza "Jessie" Murillo, Mary Quezada (Jamie), Irma Murillo (Rueben Munoz), Angie Murillo, and Veronica Murillo, all of Imperial, Nebraska; her sons, Gregorio Murillo III (Maria), and Ray Murillo (Stacy Fosbinder), both of Imperial, Nebraska; 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Saturday morning, December 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Imperial, Nebraska with Father Lothar Gilde as celebrant.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Friday afternoon, December 18, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Imperial. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Rosary will be recited Friday eventing, December 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Imperial. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested to the Murillo Family for a future designation.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, Nebraska is entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp; Condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Socorro Maria Murillo, resident of Imperial, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday evening, December 12, 2020 at her home in Imperial.&nbsp; She was 79 years of age. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Socorro was born on August 4, 1941 in Rotan, Texas to Fernando &amp; Laurencia (Fernandez) Perez.&nbsp; As a young girl, Socorro grew up and attended school in Texas before moving to Colorado. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Socorro met Gregorio Murillo in Colorado and the couple were married on September 7, 1967 in Greeley, Colorado.&nbsp; Socorro &amp; Gregorio settled in Ft. Lupton, Colorado where they lived for several years before making Imperial, Nebraska their home.&nbsp; Socorro was a homemaker and a daycare provider.&nbsp; She was also a Girl Scout troop leader. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Socorro enjoyed listening to music and driving around with Gregorio.&nbsp; She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Socorro was preceded in death by her parents, Fernando &amp; Laurencia Perez; her husband, Gregorio Murillo; brothers Alejandro and Oscar Perez; sisters Carmen and Connie Perez; and a grandson Luiz Quezada. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her daughters, Esperanza "Jessie" Murillo, Mary Quezada (Jamie), Irma Murillo (Rueben Munoz), Angie Murillo, and Veronica Murillo, all of Imperial, Nebraska; her sons, Gregorio Murillo III (Maria), and Ray Murillo (Stacy Fosbinder), both of Imperial, Nebraska; 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Saturday morning, December 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Imperial, Nebraska with Father Lothar Gilde as celebrant.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Friday afternoon, December 18, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Imperial. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Rosary will be recited Friday eventing, December 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Imperial. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been suggested to the Murillo Family for a future designation.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, Nebraska is entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp; Condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.

Socorro Maria Murillo  (1941-2020)

Larry E. Pedersen, age 84, of North Platte, Nebraska, died December 9, 2020 at his home.&nbsp;

Larry was born September 17, 1936, in Lexington, Nebraska to John and Ruth (Anthony) Pedersen. He attended Dawson County District 22 for the elementary grades and then attended Lexington High School and graduated with the class of 1954.

Following graduation, he volunteered for the draft and was inducted into the U. S. Navy. It was during that time that he met Judith Ann DeVries from Alameda, California. They were united in marriage on September 12, 1958 in Alameda, California and then made their home on the family farm Northwest of Lexington, Nebraska. Three children were born to this union, Deb. Cindy, and Rich.

After farming for 29 years, they liquidated the farm and moved to Arapahoe, Nebraska where Larry served as a salesman and later manager for the John Deere dealership. In 1993 they moved to North Platte, Nebraska where he served as parts manager for the John Deere dealership.

In 2002, Larry retired and began his favorite job, volunteering full time with Habitat for Humanity. Larry always had a passion for serving others and held numerous elected and volunteer positions including serving on the Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors and on the North Platte City Council. He was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church (with the exception of the time in Arapahoe) and serve in many positions within the Church.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dean; three sisters, Ethel, Wilma, and Joan; and great-granddaughter, Faith DeGrote.

Larry is survived by his wife, Judith (Judi) Ann Pedersen, of North Platte, Nebraska; two daughters, Deborah (Dean) DeGrote of Lowell, MI., Cynthia (Don) Curtin of Suwanee GA.; one son, Richard (Colette) Pedersen of Scottsburg, IN., six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Earl Potter of Grand Island, NE.; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of North Platte, NE and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Cremation was chosen. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Lyle Anderson officiating. Inurnment will follow at the North Platte Cemetery. Services will be live steamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those who are not able to attend. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Larry E. Pedersen, age 84, of North Platte, Nebraska, died December 9, 2020 at his home.&nbsp;Larry was born September 17, 1936, in Lexington, Nebraska to John and Ruth (Anthony) Pedersen. He attended Dawson County District 22 for the elementary grades and then attended Lexington High School and graduated with the class of 1954.Following graduation, he volunteered for the draft and was inducted into the U. S. Navy. It was during that time that he met Judith Ann DeVries from Alameda, California. They were united in marriage on September 12, 1958 in Alameda, California and then made their home on the family farm Northwest of Lexington, Nebraska. Three children were born to this union, Deb. Cindy, and Rich.After farming for 29 years, they liquidated the farm and moved to Arapahoe, Nebraska where Larry served as a salesman and later manager for the John Deere dealership. In 1993 they moved to North Platte, Nebraska where he served as parts manager for the John Deere dealership.In 2002, Larry retired and began his favorite job, volunteering full time with Habitat for Humanity. Larry always had a passion for serving others and held numerous elected and volunteer positions including serving on the Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors and on the North Platte City Council. He was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church (with the exception of the time in Arapahoe) and serve in many positions within the Church.Larry was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dean; three sisters, Ethel, Wilma, and Joan; and great-granddaughter, Faith DeGrote.Larry is survived by his wife, Judith (Judi) Ann Pedersen, of North Platte, Nebraska; two daughters, Deborah (Dean) DeGrote of Lowell, MI., Cynthia (Don) Curtin of Suwanee GA.; one son, Richard (Colette) Pedersen of Scottsburg, IN., six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Earl Potter of Grand Island, NE.; and many nieces and nephews.Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of North Platte, NE and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Cremation was chosen. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Lyle Anderson officiating. Inurnment will follow at the North Platte Cemetery. Services will be live steamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those who are not able to attend. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Larry E. Pedersen  (1936-2020)

Marie Ann Lee, age 71, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away December 10, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

Marie was born May 18, 1949, in Appleton, Minnesota, to Loretta and Frank Wrobleski. She grew up in Benson, Minnesota.

She was united in marriage to Robert Lee on July 31, 1965, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in De Graff, Minnesota. The couple lived in De Graff before moving to North Platte.&nbsp; Together Marie and Bob built the company Arrowcraft Sandblasting, Painting and Foam Insulation, which they started in 1981 and has now been carried on by their sons.

Marie enjoyed cooking, gardening and playing bingo. Every year they went to Minnesota for a week and stayed at a casino. She would spend the whole week playing the slots. She enjoyed holidays and spending time with her family. She always had a smile on her face and never complained, even on her last breath.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Loretta of Benson, Minnesota; sister, Lynette Hippen; brothers, Frank Wrobleski Jr., Kenny Wrobleski and Jim Wrobleski; in-laws, Don and Mary Lee; and infant son, John Lee.

Marie is survived by her husband of 55 years , Robert Lee; children, Robert Lee Jr., Brian (Roxanne) Lee, Brenda Lee and William (Apryl) Lee; grandchildren, Zachary Lee, Bradley Kohl, Austin (Ashlyn) Meyers, Tenesha Lee and Cheyenne Whelan; step-grandchildren, Josh and Kaila Bodenus and Jaimee Barrett; great-grandchildren, Elliana Kohl, Harley Kohl and Khalil Meyers; step-great-grandchildren, Maci Bodenus and Randy Barrett; siblings, Jerome (Ruby) Wrobleski, Shirley Staton, Donald Wrobleski, Carol (Arden) Thompson, Mick (Marlene) Wrobleski , Rick (Roxanne) Wrobleski and Larry Wrobleski; and special friend, DeeDee.

Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska with the Rev. Joshua Brown officiating. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at the Hayes Center Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Visitation is from noon to 7 p.m., with family receiving friends from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Marie Ann Lee, age 71, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away December 10, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.Marie was born May 18, 1949, in Appleton, Minnesota, to Loretta and Frank Wrobleski. She grew up in Benson, Minnesota.She was united in marriage to Robert Lee on July 31, 1965, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in De Graff, Minnesota. The couple lived in De Graff before moving to North Platte.&nbsp; Together Marie and Bob built the company Arrowcraft Sandblasting, Painting and Foam Insulation, which they started in 1981 and has now been carried on by their sons.Marie enjoyed cooking, gardening and playing bingo. Every year they went to Minnesota for a week and stayed at a casino. She would spend the whole week playing the slots. She enjoyed holidays and spending time with her family. She always had a smile on her face and never complained, even on her last breath.She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Loretta of Benson, Minnesota; sister, Lynette Hippen; brothers, Frank Wrobleski Jr., Kenny Wrobleski and Jim Wrobleski; in-laws, Don and Mary Lee; and infant son, John Lee.Marie is survived by her husband of 55 years , Robert Lee; children, Robert Lee Jr., Brian (Roxanne) Lee, Brenda Lee and William (Apryl) Lee; grandchildren, Zachary Lee, Bradley Kohl, Austin (Ashlyn) Meyers, Tenesha Lee and Cheyenne Whelan; step-grandchildren, Josh and Kaila Bodenus and Jaimee Barrett; great-grandchildren, Elliana Kohl, Harley Kohl and Khalil Meyers; step-great-grandchildren, Maci Bodenus and Randy Barrett; siblings, Jerome (Ruby) Wrobleski, Shirley Staton, Donald Wrobleski, Carol (Arden) Thompson, Mick (Marlene) Wrobleski , Rick (Roxanne) Wrobleski and Larry Wrobleski; and special friend, DeeDee.Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska with the Rev. Joshua Brown officiating. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at the Hayes Center Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Visitation is from noon to 7 p.m., with family receiving friends from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m.Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Marie Ann Lee  (1949-2020)

Riley Sermeno, age 77 of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away December 9, 2020, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. Riley was born August 25, 1943, at Azadon, Texas, to Faustino and Adela (Cardenas) Sermeno. The family eventually moved to Scottsbluff, Nebraska where Riley graduated from high school in 1962. On September 26, 1964, Riley married Patsy Estrada in Julesburg, Colorado. Their union was blessed with two sons, Brian and Jason. After making their home briefly in Scottsbluff, the couple moved to Ogallala, where Riley began work at Hoke's Cafe, working as the fry cook. In time, Riley came to manage the restaurant, which he did for a few years before purchasing the business in 1980. He and Patsy faithfully operated Hoke's for many years, with Patsy working the front and Riley in the back. The couple retired and sold the business in 2012. Riley had a great appreciation for cars and motorcycles, which was the impetus for him organizing the Rod Run in Ogallala, which he directed for over twenty years. Riley made many friends who shared his passion for cars and bikes over the years through that event. Riley had a great sense of humor that, at times, went unfiltered, which would often elicit an elbow or a look from his wife, Patsy. The two were a tandem in most everything they did. Where you saw Patsy, it was nearly certain that Riley would soon follow. They were an excellent team in all their endeavors. When a person encountered Riley, they didn't often leave without some form of witness to the faith that he held in Jesus. Whether Riley was singing, working, or met you in passing, he wasn't afraid to share the source of his contentment and hope. Riley was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Adam Benavidez; and siblings, John, Mary, and Ishmael. Survivors include his wife, Patsy of Ogallala, Nebraska; sons, Brian (Carrie) Sermeno of Seward, Nebraska, Jason (Crystal) Sermeno of North Platte, Nebraswka; four grandchildren, Kaleb (Lissete) Sermeno, Selena (Marcus) McMeekin, Katie (Hinwa) Allieu, and Isabel Sermeno; a great-grandson, Aaron Sermeno; siblings, Jenny (Myles) McNicholas of Denver, Colorado, Naomi (Don) Powers of Sun Lake, Arizona; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Riley's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Services will be streamed live at ogallalanewhope.com. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 10 a.m. at New Hope Church in Ogallala, Nebraska with Pastors Eric Wait and Matt Waitley officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery. Please feel free to bring your hot rod or motorcycle to the service as a special way to honor Riley. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Riley Sermeno, age 77 of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away December 9, 2020, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. Riley was born August 25, 1943, at Azadon, Texas, to Faustino and Adela (Cardenas) Sermeno. The family eventually moved to Scottsbluff, Nebraska where Riley graduated from high school in 1962. On September 26, 1964, Riley married Patsy Estrada in Julesburg, Colorado. Their union was blessed with two sons, Brian and Jason. After making their home briefly in Scottsbluff, the couple moved to Ogallala, where Riley began work at Hoke's Cafe, working as the fry cook. In time, Riley came to manage the restaurant, which he did for a few years before purchasing the business in 1980. He and Patsy faithfully operated Hoke's for many years, with Patsy working the front and Riley in the back. The couple retired and sold the business in 2012. Riley had a great appreciation for cars and motorcycles, which was the impetus for him organizing the Rod Run in Ogallala, which he directed for over twenty years. Riley made many friends who shared his passion for cars and bikes over the years through that event. Riley had a great sense of humor that, at times, went unfiltered, which would often elicit an elbow or a look from his wife, Patsy. The two were a tandem in most everything they did. Where you saw Patsy, it was nearly certain that Riley would soon follow. They were an excellent team in all their endeavors. When a person encountered Riley, they didn't often leave without some form of witness to the faith that he held in Jesus. Whether Riley was singing, working, or met you in passing, he wasn't afraid to share the source of his contentment and hope. Riley was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Adam Benavidez; and siblings, John, Mary, and Ishmael. Survivors include his wife, Patsy of Ogallala, Nebraska; sons, Brian (Carrie) Sermeno of Seward, Nebraska, Jason (Crystal) Sermeno of North Platte, Nebraswka; four grandchildren, Kaleb (Lissete) Sermeno, Selena (Marcus) McMeekin, Katie (Hinwa) Allieu, and Isabel Sermeno; a great-grandson, Aaron Sermeno; siblings, Jenny (Myles) McNicholas of Denver, Colorado, Naomi (Don) Powers of Sun Lake, Arizona; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Riley's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Services will be streamed live at ogallalanewhope.com. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 10 a.m. at New Hope Church in Ogallala, Nebraska with Pastors Eric Wait and Matt Waitley officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery. Please feel free to bring your hot rod or motorcycle to the service as a special way to honor Riley. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Riley Sermeno  (1943-2020)

Jeanne (Bunger) Harshbarger, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at her home under hospice care on December 9, 2020, at the age of 71.

Jeanne was born April 7, 1949, to John and Ruth Bunger in North Platte. Jeanne was one of seven children and lived her entire life in North Platte.

Jeanne graduated from North Platte High School in 1967. She married her high school sweetheart, Gregg Harshbarger, on July 1, 1967, and to this union three beautiful daughters, Shelley, Dawn and Dena Mae, blessed their family.

Jeanne was a stay-at-home mom while the girls were in elementary school. She volunteered at Cody Elementary School in Dena's classroom so she could be of service to the many teachers who helped Dena, then was a para-educator at Washington Elementary for three years helping in kindergarten, fifth grade and special education classrooms. From there, Jeanne was a teacher at Eastside Old McDonald Preschool for three years.

At the age of 33, Jeanne went to college and earned her Associate of Arts Degree from Mid Plains Community College in North Platte in 1984. She then attended night classes through Kearney State College, graduating Magna Cum Laude in Elementary Education in '89. Jeanne began her teaching career at Washington Elementary, teaching fifth grade for 10 years then transferred to Adams Middle School where she taught sixth grade for eight years until retiring in 2008. Jeanne took the love of teaching with her throughout her journey in life.

Once Jeanne and Gregg retired they spent many wonderful years traveling. They made their second home and met their second family in Yuma, AZ, at Bonita Mesa. Their lives in Arizona were busy with golfing, cards, jeeping, dancing and teaching ballroom dance to members in the park. Jeanne was also active in recovery groups while in Yuma. She and Gregg spent wonderful times with Bunger relatives in Yuma! Jeanne's bucket list in 2017 was to travel to Canada to visit their many Canadian friends, and that she did.

Over the years Jeanne was involved in many aspects of her children and grandchildren's lives as well as her community and church. Jeanne coached for her daughter's softball team and Special Olympics with Shelley and Dawn, was a Campfire Leader and past president of the Opportunity Center. Jeanne volunteered with Goodfellows Shoe Fund, Prairie Arts Center and Great Plains Health and was a 30 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous where she gave support to others in recovery.

Jeanne was an active member of First United Methodist Church. She was on a church circle, taught Sunday School and was a Youth Group leader for junior/senior high students for many years. Her favorite moments of teaching and being of service was when she was a Youth Group leader.

Gregg and Jeanne loved golfing together at different golf courses. They enjoyed camping and being with their five grandchildren. Her best memories with them were the BRAN bicycle trips across Nebraska in their camper; Grandma Jeanne would drive the camper and entertain the grandkids. Rarely did Gregg and Jeanne miss a sporting event, musical performance, honor's night or high school or college function of their grandkids, she was their biggest fan!

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Bunger; brothers, Larry, Gary and Jack Bunger; sister, Betty (Bob) Ohlund; brother-in-law, Eddie Pacheco; nephews, Charles Pacheco and Gary Eugene Bunger; and her in-laws, Forrest and Eunice Harshbarger.

Jeanne is survived by her husband, Gregg, of North Platte, Nebraska; daughters, Shelley (Steve) Martinez, of Hastings, Nebraska and Dawn (Ken) Folchert and Dena Mae Harshbarger, of North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren, Nicholas, Marisa and Dominic Martinez and Kade and Zakary Folchert; her sister, Fran Pacheco, and brother, Charlie Bunger, both of North Platte; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Bunger, of Yuma, AZ, and Sharrell Bunger, of Tumwater, WA; brothers-in-law, Kern (Barb) Harshbarger, of Kearney, Nebraska and Joe (Karen) Harshbarger, of Bridgeport, Nebraska; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a multitude of loving friends.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2020 followed by an informal time of sharing with family and friends at Odean Colonial Chapel. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements. Cremation will follow the service. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to American Legion Baseball, Goodfellows Shoe Fund, Callahan Cancer Center or the Methodist Church.

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 </figure>Jeanne (Bunger) Harshbarger, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at her home under hospice care on December 9, 2020, at the age of 71.Jeanne was born April 7, 1949, to John and Ruth Bunger in North Platte. Jeanne was one of seven children and lived her entire life in North Platte.Jeanne graduated from North Platte High School in 1967. She married her high school sweetheart, Gregg Harshbarger, on July 1, 1967, and to this union three beautiful daughters, Shelley, Dawn and Dena Mae, blessed their family.Jeanne was a stay-at-home mom while the girls were in elementary school. She volunteered at Cody Elementary School in Dena's classroom so she could be of service to the many teachers who helped Dena, then was a para-educator at Washington Elementary for three years helping in kindergarten, fifth grade and special education classrooms. From there, Jeanne was a teacher at Eastside Old McDonald Preschool for three years.At the age of 33, Jeanne went to college and earned her Associate of Arts Degree from Mid Plains Community College in North Platte in 1984. She then attended night classes through Kearney State College, graduating Magna Cum Laude in Elementary Education in '89. Jeanne began her teaching career at Washington Elementary, teaching fifth grade for 10 years then transferred to Adams Middle School where she taught sixth grade for eight years until retiring in 2008. Jeanne took the love of teaching with her throughout her journey in life.Once Jeanne and Gregg retired they spent many wonderful years traveling. They made their second home and met their second family in Yuma, AZ, at Bonita Mesa. Their lives in Arizona were busy with golfing, cards, jeeping, dancing and teaching ballroom dance to members in the park. Jeanne was also active in recovery groups while in Yuma. She and Gregg spent wonderful times with Bunger relatives in Yuma! Jeanne's bucket list in 2017 was to travel to Canada to visit their many Canadian friends, and that she did.Over the years Jeanne was involved in many aspects of her children and grandchildren's lives as well as her community and church. Jeanne coached for her daughter's softball team and Special Olympics with Shelley and Dawn, was a Campfire Leader and past president of the Opportunity Center. Jeanne volunteered with Goodfellows Shoe Fund, Prairie Arts Center and Great Plains Health and was a 30 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous where she gave support to others in recovery.Jeanne was an active member of First United Methodist Church. She was on a church circle, taught Sunday School and was a Youth Group leader for junior/senior high students for many years. Her favorite moments of teaching and being of service was when she was a Youth Group leader.Gregg and Jeanne loved golfing together at different golf courses. They enjoyed camping and being with their five grandchildren. Her best memories with them were the BRAN bicycle trips across Nebraska in their camper; Grandma Jeanne would drive the camper and entertain the grandkids. Rarely did Gregg and Jeanne miss a sporting event, musical performance, honor's night or high school or college function of their grandkids, she was their biggest fan!She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Bunger; brothers, Larry, Gary and Jack Bunger; sister, Betty (Bob) Ohlund; brother-in-law, Eddie Pacheco; nephews, Charles Pacheco and Gary Eugene Bunger; and her in-laws, Forrest and Eunice Harshbarger.Jeanne is survived by her husband, Gregg, of North Platte, Nebraska; daughters, Shelley (Steve) Martinez, of Hastings, Nebraska and Dawn (Ken) Folchert and Dena Mae Harshbarger, of North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren, Nicholas, Marisa and Dominic Martinez and Kade and Zakary Folchert; her sister, Fran Pacheco, and brother, Charlie Bunger, both of North Platte; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Bunger, of Yuma, AZ, and Sharrell Bunger, of Tumwater, WA; brothers-in-law, Kern (Barb) Harshbarger, of Kearney, Nebraska and Joe (Karen) Harshbarger, of Bridgeport, Nebraska; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a multitude of loving friends.Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2020 followed by an informal time of sharing with family and friends at Odean Colonial Chapel. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements. Cremation will follow the service. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to American Legion Baseball, Goodfellows Shoe Fund, Callahan Cancer Center or the Methodist Church.

Jeanne Harshbarger  (1949-2020)

Nick Ray Rodriguez, Sr., age 54, of Holdrege, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

He was born on December 26, 1965 to Anastacio and Estella (Martinez) Rodriguez in Temple, Texas. Nick had five children: Vincent, Beatriz, Nikki, Nick and Cristo.&nbsp; He grew up in Texas and lived there until 1989 when he moved to Nebraska, where he has lived for the past thirty two years, until his passing.&nbsp;

Nick worked for several companies including Tyson and Shotkoski Hay Company, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

Nick loved working, spending time with his children, grandchildren and family. He enjoyed going fishing and loved hanging out in the sun with his best friend and brother, Adam.&nbsp; They enjoyed driving their Jeeps around town.

He was a very respectful and kind person. He was a jokester and would always look forward to carrying on a conversation with everyone, especially his children, nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Most of all, his family was the most important thing to him.

Survivors include his children, Vincent Rodriguez of Colorado, Beatriz Delafunete (Rene Romero) of Lexington, Nebraska, Vincent Rodriguez of Marion, South Dakota, Nikki (Julio) Ruiz of Marion, South Dakota, Nick Rodriguez, Jr., of Hurly, South Dakota and Cristo Rodriguez (Tasha Perez) of Hurley, South Dakota; mother of his children, Maritza Barrios of Parkston, South Dakota; his grandchildren, Luna, Viviana, Paysleigh and Isabella; his brothers and sisters, Adam Rodriguez of Holdrege, Nebraska, Anastacio Rodriguez of Holdrege, Nebraska, Angelita Rodriguez (Angel Figueroa) of Holdrege, Nebraska, Rosalinda Perez of Lexington, Nebraska and Lynn Rodriguez of Omaha, Nebraska; he is also survived by nieces and nephews, Nick Rodriguez, Lloyd, Ramon, Gabe, Jasmine, Marlene, Maria, Lucy, Mary Heather, Estella, Daisy, Rachel, Tatiana, Baltazar, Mardo, Gonzalo, Esther, Sergio, Tasha, Jose, Aarron, Ruth and Yenmi and two cousins, Domingo and Ana.

Nick was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Beatrice Rodriguez and Barbara Diaz Rodriguez.

Mass Of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Father Jose Chavez, officiating. The Mass will be live-streamed via Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.&nbsp; Face coverings will be required to enter.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 1-5 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

Interment will take place in Willow Island Cemetery at Willow Island, Nebraska.

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&nbsp;

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 </figure>Nick Ray Rodriguez, Sr., age 54, of Holdrege, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.He was born on December 26, 1965 to Anastacio and Estella (Martinez) Rodriguez in Temple, Texas. Nick had five children: Vincent, Beatriz, Nikki, Nick and Cristo.&nbsp; He grew up in Texas and lived there until 1989 when he moved to Nebraska, where he has lived for the past thirty two years, until his passing.&nbsp;Nick worked for several companies including Tyson and Shotkoski Hay Company, which he thoroughly enjoyed.Nick loved working, spending time with his children, grandchildren and family. He enjoyed going fishing and loved hanging out in the sun with his best friend and brother, Adam.&nbsp; They enjoyed driving their Jeeps around town.He was a very respectful and kind person. He was a jokester and would always look forward to carrying on a conversation with everyone, especially his children, nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Most of all, his family was the most important thing to him.Survivors include his children, Vincent Rodriguez of Colorado, Beatriz Delafunete (Rene Romero) of Lexington, Nebraska, Vincent Rodriguez of Marion, South Dakota, Nikki (Julio) Ruiz of Marion, South Dakota, Nick Rodriguez, Jr., of Hurly, South Dakota and Cristo Rodriguez (Tasha Perez) of Hurley, South Dakota; mother of his children, Maritza Barrios of Parkston, South Dakota; his grandchildren, Luna, Viviana, Paysleigh and Isabella; his brothers and sisters, Adam Rodriguez of Holdrege, Nebraska, Anastacio Rodriguez of Holdrege, Nebraska, Angelita Rodriguez (Angel Figueroa) of Holdrege, Nebraska, Rosalinda Perez of Lexington, Nebraska and Lynn Rodriguez of Omaha, Nebraska; he is also survived by nieces and nephews, Nick Rodriguez, Lloyd, Ramon, Gabe, Jasmine, Marlene, Maria, Lucy, Mary Heather, Estella, Daisy, Rachel, Tatiana, Baltazar, Mardo, Gonzalo, Esther, Sergio, Tasha, Jose, Aarron, Ruth and Yenmi and two cousins, Domingo and Ana.Nick was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Beatrice Rodriguez and Barbara Diaz Rodriguez.Mass Of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Father Jose Chavez, officiating. The Mass will be live-streamed via Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.&nbsp; Face coverings will be required to enter.Visitation will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 1-5 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.Interment will take place in Willow Island Cemetery at Willow Island, Nebraska.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&nbsp;

Nick Ray Rodriguez, Sr.  (1965-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dirac Lars Twidwell, Sr., age 61, of LaMonte, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was born on August 25, 1959 in North Platte, Nebraska, a son of the late Bryson and Margie (Eaton) Twidwell.&nbsp; On August 19, 1979, he was unted in marriage to Joan Marie Hoefer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sutherland, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dirac was a 1977 graduate of North Platte Senior High School.&nbsp; He attended Mid Plains Community College in North Platte where he played baseball and earned an AA Degree in 1979. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dirac completed a 40 year career with Union Pacific Railroad as a signalman and retired in 2019 as a signal shop manager with RCL Wiring in Sedalia, Missouri. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish and attended St. Partick Chapel.&nbsp; He was a 3rd Degree member of Council 831 Knights of Columbus. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dirac made life a hobby and knew no stranger.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, pheasant hunting, deer hunting and golfing.&nbsp; Most of all, he loved his family and grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In addition to his wife, Joan Marie, he is survived by three sons: Dirac Twidwell, Jr. (Kristin) and their children, Marin Elizabeth, age 10, and Caius Matthew, age 7, of Lincoln, Nebraska, Joshua Twidwell (Sylvia) of Stratford, Connecticut and their children Magdalene Flora, age 4, Evelyn Albina, age 2, and Roslyn Sylvia, age 4 months, and Jeremiah Twidwell of Jefferson City, Missouri; four siblings: Janice Scott of Preston, Missouri, Linda (Bob) Brown of Omaha, Nebraska, Marcia (Don) Rowley of Adams, Nebraska, and Bryson (Irina) Twidwell of Spain; his in-laws: Judith Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dolores (Jim) Ohmstede of Granger, Iowa, Raymond (Gachia) Hoefer of Carmel, Indiana, Dennis (Kimberly) Hoefer of Columbus, Nebraska, and Jim (Donna) Dalton of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and many nephews and nieces. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In addition to his parents, his was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Howard and Terry; and his brothers-in-law, Doug Scott, Larry Johnson, and Gregory Hoefer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Friends may pay their respects and sign the guest book on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia, Missouri. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prayers of the rosary and a private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Sedalia, Missouri, with a live-stream, starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020.&nbsp; The live-stream can be found as an event on the Heckart Funeral Home's Facebook page. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Dirac's Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; In the meantime, the family requests a toast to Dirac's memory. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Burial will take place at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The family suggests memorial contribution to Pheasants Forever in Dirac's name in care of Heckart Funeral Home, 903 S. Ohio Avenue, Sedalia, MO&nbsp; 65301.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dirac Lars Twidwell, Sr., age 61, of LaMonte, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was born on August 25, 1959 in North Platte, Nebraska, a son of the late Bryson and Margie (Eaton) Twidwell.&nbsp; On August 19, 1979, he was unted in marriage to Joan Marie Hoefer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sutherland, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dirac was a 1977 graduate of North Platte Senior High School.&nbsp; He attended Mid Plains Community College in North Platte where he played baseball and earned an AA Degree in 1979. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dirac completed a 40 year career with Union Pacific Railroad as a signalman and retired in 2019 as a signal shop manager with RCL Wiring in Sedalia, Missouri. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish and attended St. Partick Chapel.&nbsp; He was a 3rd Degree member of Council 831 Knights of Columbus. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dirac made life a hobby and knew no stranger.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, pheasant hunting, deer hunting and golfing.&nbsp; Most of all, he loved his family and grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In addition to his wife, Joan Marie, he is survived by three sons: Dirac Twidwell, Jr. (Kristin) and their children, Marin Elizabeth, age 10, and Caius Matthew, age 7, of Lincoln, Nebraska, Joshua Twidwell (Sylvia) of Stratford, Connecticut and their children Magdalene Flora, age 4, Evelyn Albina, age 2, and Roslyn Sylvia, age 4 months, and Jeremiah Twidwell of Jefferson City, Missouri; four siblings: Janice Scott of Preston, Missouri, Linda (Bob) Brown of Omaha, Nebraska, Marcia (Don) Rowley of Adams, Nebraska, and Bryson (Irina) Twidwell of Spain; his in-laws: Judith Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dolores (Jim) Ohmstede of Granger, Iowa, Raymond (Gachia) Hoefer of Carmel, Indiana, Dennis (Kimberly) Hoefer of Columbus, Nebraska, and Jim (Donna) Dalton of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and many nephews and nieces. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In addition to his parents, his was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Howard and Terry; and his brothers-in-law, Doug Scott, Larry Johnson, and Gregory Hoefer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Friends may pay their respects and sign the guest book on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia, Missouri. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prayers of the rosary and a private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Sedalia, Missouri, with a live-stream, starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020.&nbsp; The live-stream can be found as an event on the Heckart Funeral Home's Facebook page. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Dirac's Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; In the meantime, the family requests a toast to Dirac's memory. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Burial will take place at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The family suggests memorial contribution to Pheasants Forever in Dirac's name in care of Heckart Funeral Home, 903 S. Ohio Avenue, Sedalia, MO&nbsp; 65301.

Dirac L. Twidwell, Sr.  (1959-2020)

Patrick “Pat” Allen Taylor took his walk home to be with Jesus on December 7, 2020.&nbsp; Pat was born in North Platte, Nebraska on July 16, 1978 to Dick and Jodene (Johnson) Taylor. &nbsp;Pat always had a love for the outdoors, and as a child when he wasn’t attending school, you would find him playing in the pastures with GI Joes and enjoying nature.&nbsp;

As Pat grew older, he entered 4-H and became one of the first members of the Dog Gone Fun 4-H Club.&nbsp; He and his beloved dog, Tuffy, attended many dog shows.&nbsp; He received Grand Champion awards at the Custer County Fair and went on to win Obedience Champion at the Nebraska State Fair.&nbsp; Pat always kept his love for dogs and dog training.&nbsp; He was always willing to share dog training tricks and tips with others.&nbsp;

In Pat’s high school years, he continued his love for the great outdoors and had many hunting excursions with friends.&nbsp; He also had a love of music where he shared his musical talent in choirs at church, as well as choir and show choir at Broken Bow School. He also played the trombone and tuba in band.&nbsp; Pat also participated in football, wrestling, and track where he threw shot put and discus.&nbsp; He had a love for the game of baseball and continued playing ball with friends for many years after high school.&nbsp; Continuing his love for the outdoors, Pat worked for Adams Land &amp; Cattle Co. in high school, as well as helped his Grandad Johnson on the farm.&nbsp; Pat graduated from Broken Bow High School in Broken Bow, Nebraska in 1996.&nbsp;

He went on to attend college at University of Nebraska at Kearney, Nebraska obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Ag-Business.&nbsp; It was while attending college that he met the love of his life, Michele (Smith) Taylor.&nbsp; Pat returned to his hometown of Broken Bow after graduating college in 2000, where he continued his love of nature and the outdoors by working for Ron Coleman on his farm/ranch operation.&nbsp;

Pat and Michele were married on February 12, 2005.&nbsp; They made their home in Broken Bow, and Pat continued to pursue his love of faith and farming.&nbsp; Aside from a time of working at Palmer Monument, Pat was engaged in selling seed through Trotter Fertilizer and then with AgVenture for the past 9 years.&nbsp; Pat always had a way with connecting with people – wherever he went.&nbsp; He considered his farmers family.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Patrick “Pat” Allen Taylor took his walk home to be with Jesus on December 7, 2020.&nbsp; Pat was born in North Platte, Nebraska on July 16, 1978 to Dick and Jodene (Johnson) Taylor. &nbsp;Pat always had a love for the outdoors, and as a child when he wasn’t attending school, you would find him playing in the pastures with GI Joes and enjoying nature.&nbsp;As Pat grew older, he entered 4-H and became one of the first members of the Dog Gone Fun 4-H Club.&nbsp; He and his beloved dog, Tuffy, attended many dog shows.&nbsp; He received Grand Champion awards at the Custer County Fair and went on to win Obedience Champion at the Nebraska State Fair.&nbsp; Pat always kept his love for dogs and dog training.&nbsp; He was always willing to share dog training tricks and tips with others.&nbsp;In Pat’s high school years, he continued his love for the great outdoors and had many hunting excursions with friends.&nbsp; He also had a love of music where he shared his musical talent in choirs at church, as well as choir and show choir at Broken Bow School. He also played the trombone and tuba in band.&nbsp; Pat also participated in football, wrestling, and track where he threw shot put and discus.&nbsp; He had a love for the game of baseball and continued playing ball with friends for many years after high school.&nbsp; Continuing his love for the outdoors, Pat worked for Adams Land &amp; Cattle Co. in high school, as well as helped his Grandad Johnson on the farm.&nbsp; Pat graduated from Broken Bow High School in Broken Bow, Nebraska in 1996.&nbsp;He went on to attend college at University of Nebraska at Kearney, Nebraska obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Ag-Business.&nbsp; It was while attending college that he met the love of his life, Michele (Smith) Taylor.&nbsp; Pat returned to his hometown of Broken Bow after graduating college in 2000, where he continued his love of nature and the outdoors by working for Ron Coleman on his farm/ranch operation.&nbsp;Pat and Michele were married on February 12, 2005.&nbsp; They made their home in Broken Bow, and Pat continued to pursue his love of faith and farming.&nbsp; Aside from a time of working at Palmer Monument, Pat was engaged in selling seed through Trotter Fertilizer and then with AgVenture for the past 9 years.&nbsp; Pat always had a way with connecting with people – wherever he went.&nbsp; He considered his farmers family.&nbsp;Pat was diagnosed with a Grade 3 Astrocytoma Brain Tumor on September 22, 2014.&nbsp; While this altered his life, he remained committed to his faith, church attendance and involvement at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow.&nbsp; He worked with Marty Leggett to start a praise and worship service, which gave him so much pride and joy.&nbsp; In 2018, Pat’s brain cancer returned, and after a second surgery, it was determined he had a Grade 4 Glioma.&nbsp; Pat’s life was once again altered with more treatments and travel.&nbsp; Yet, he continued to think of others and have hope in his faith in God.&nbsp; Pat’s cancer journey took a difficult turn in July of 2020.&nbsp; However, Pat remained steadfast in his faith to the end.&nbsp; Even when communication was difficult, he would respond to prayer and scripture reading.&nbsp; Until the end, Pat was always thinking of others – making wooden signs for them while in Brookestone.&nbsp;Throughout his cancer journey, until he was no longer able, Pat could be seen on early morning walks – rain or shine.&nbsp; He was always thinking of others, sending pictures of the sunrise, or calling just to say hi.&nbsp; He continually expressed his love for his family and was overjoyed when his son, Tristan, was born on December 21, 2010.&nbsp; In Pat’s words, “My family is now complete.”&nbsp; Alongside their dog Samson, Pat, Michele and Tristan were often referred to as the “Three Musketeers”: a fiercely faithful and loving threesome, always there for one another.&nbsp; The loss of Pat leaves a deep void for so many.&nbsp; He did, and still does, bring people together and was loved by all who met him.Pat is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Milburn and Lera Taylor, maternal grandparents, Willard and Norma Johnson, Uncle Ben Clark, Aunt Gayle Taylor, Aunt Lila Picton, Great Uncle JD Gibson, and Great Uncle Bill Bigbee, along with other great-uncles and aunts.&nbsp;Pat is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Michele (Smith) Taylor, beloved son Tristan Taylor, sister Betsy (Chris) Smith, nieces Rayelee Smith and Maggie Smith, of Broken Bow, parents Dick and Jodene Taylor of Broken Bow, mother-in-law, Pat Smith of Kearney, father-in-law, Roger (Sharon) Smith of Kearney, brother-in-law, Jason (Angela) and niece, Taylee Smith, of Kearney and many, many other family members, and friends.&nbsp;Family Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska with Pastor Matt Fowler officiating. The funeral will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Public is invited to attend Graveside Services at Broken Bow Cemetery at 3:15 pm. Masks will be mandatory at the church and the cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to My Bridge Radio. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 11th&nbsp;from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow. Masks are mandatory. 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>. Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.

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