Rhonda J. (Snider) Becker, formerly of Beaver City, Nebraska passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at her home in Cozad, Nebraska at the age of 63.&nbsp; Rhonda was born June 21, 1957 at Phillipsburg, Kansas to Jerome and Ruth (Lynch) Becker. She graduated from Beaver City High with the class of 1975.

Rhonda married Ivan 'Ike' Snider and their union was blessed with three children, Karen, Clint and Justina. The family lived most of their years in Elwood, Nebraska before Rhonda and Justina moved to Beaver City in 2000. She was employed at various places including Steakmaster in Elwood and Landmark in Arapahoe, Nebraska.

Rhonda loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She was always seen with a smile, had the best laugh, was a great listener and was always there for her friends. Those close to her always knew how proud she was of them and how much she loved them. As her niece, Megan Becker said “anyone who cries tears of joy every time one of their family members succeeds in something, knows how to love a little deeper than most. Your mom had a very deep love for her family”.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Michael 'Lynn' Becker , and a sister-in-law, Laura Becker.

Survivors include her children, Karen (Troy) Tickle of North Platte, Nebraska, Clint (Brianne) Snider of Cozad, Nebraska and Justina (Jackson) Johnson of Cambridge, Nebraska; grandchildren, Drew and Sutton Tickle, Jenna (Michael) Merrill, Ashtyn, Bryson and Braiton Snider, and Lincoln Johnson; adopted daughter, Courtney Highdale and her children, Florian and Hope; brothers, Dan (Karen) Becker and David (Julia) Becker both of Beaver City, Nebraska; four sisters-in-law that she consider sisters; a wide array of other family members.

Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. 

Memorials are suggested to the family in her name for later designation.

 Visitation will be Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family present at Berryman Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska.

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 </figure>Rhonda J. (Snider) Becker, formerly of Beaver City, Nebraska passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at her home in Cozad, Nebraska at the age of 63.&nbsp; Rhonda was born June 21, 1957 at Phillipsburg, Kansas to Jerome and Ruth (Lynch) Becker. She graduated from Beaver City High with the class of 1975.Rhonda married Ivan 'Ike' Snider and their union was blessed with three children, Karen, Clint and Justina. The family lived most of their years in Elwood, Nebraska before Rhonda and Justina moved to Beaver City in 2000. She was employed at various places including Steakmaster in Elwood and Landmark in Arapahoe, Nebraska.Rhonda loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She was always seen with a smile, had the best laugh, was a great listener and was always there for her friends. Those close to her always knew how proud she was of them and how much she loved them. As her niece, Megan Becker said “anyone who cries tears of joy every time one of their family members succeeds in something, knows how to love a little deeper than most. Your mom had a very deep love for her family”.Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Michael 'Lynn' Becker , and a sister-in-law, Laura Becker.Survivors include her children, Karen (Troy) Tickle of North Platte, Nebraska, Clint (Brianne) Snider of Cozad, Nebraska and Justina (Jackson) Johnson of Cambridge, Nebraska; grandchildren, Drew and Sutton Tickle, Jenna (Michael) Merrill, Ashtyn, Bryson and Braiton Snider, and Lincoln Johnson; adopted daughter, Courtney Highdale and her children, Florian and Hope; brothers, Dan (Karen) Becker and David (Julia) Becker both of Beaver City, Nebraska; four sisters-in-law that she consider sisters; a wide array of other family members.Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the family in her name for later designation. Visitation will be Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family present at Berryman Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska.

Rhonda J. Becker  (1957-2020)

Mary Ellen Luanne (Knutson) Gaulke, age 86, of McCook, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in Kearney, Nebraska.

Ellen was born April 23, 1934, in Warren, Minnesota, to parents Arnold Clifford and Ebba Margaret Jeanette (Johnson) Knutson.&nbsp; She was the oldest child, followed by brother Allyn, sister Roselyn, and brother Gary. Ellen, her siblings, and their many cousins, worked and played on the family farm, tending to cows and crops. She attended country school in nearby Thief River Falls, and graduated high school in Warren, Minnesota.

In 1954, Ellen moved to the big city, Minneapolis, and there she met the love of her life, Robert C. Gaulke. They were married on March 10, 1956, and soon had son Bob, followed by daughter Karen. In 1959, the young family relocated to Omaha, Nebraska.

Ellen was known for many things, but three things in particular stand out: her art, her marriage, and her faith. Ellen was an incredible seamstress and quilter, having learned from her mother-in-law, Irene. Ellen’s attention to detail and drive for perfection were envied by many, and later on, much of her work was enhanced by her own flairs on existing patterns, or her own designs. For years, Ellen was a seamstress for Mary Anne Vaccaro Clothing, in Omaha, a job she loved. But thread and cloth were not her only media. Ellen was an accomplished painter, most often in rosemaling (bespeaking her Swedish heritage), she knit and crocheted, made hand-drawn and painted cards, and more. It seems that anyone Ellen loved has at least a few original knick-knacks, or pieces of rosemaling, or a quilt, or a card, or a Christmas ornament or two, signed “Knute” (Bob’s nickname for Ellen), or “MEG.” They are all treasures.

For 64 years, Ellen and Bob were completely devoted to one another, and Ellen lived without Bob for only six months, as he passed away in March of 2020. As young marrieds, they enjoyed ice-cream socials and other church activities, Friday night square-dancing (complete with costumes designed and made by Ellen), and annual Labor Day trips to see best family friends in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In later years, Bob and Ellen traveled abroad, to Sweden, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. In 1991, Bob and Ellen retired to Hamilton, Montana, a life-long dream of Bob’s. There they hiked, skied, and played in the Montana pines and backyard pond with all the grandkids. As Bob’s health began to decline, the couple moved to McCook, Nebraska to be closer to family. But through all those years, never an anniversary or birthday or Valentine’s Day passed without a personal poem or a special gift shared between the two.

Ellen’s other life-long commitment was to her Lutheran faith. Steadfast Christians, Bob and Ellen were members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, and Lutheran Church of the Master, both in Omaha, as well as Faith Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Montana. Ellen sewed many of the banners for these churches, served food at Swedish American dinners, and attended years and years of Bible Study and Church Circles. It comforts the family to know that Bob and Ellen are together again.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Gaulke in March 2020; her two brothers, Allyn and Gary Knutson; and her sister, Roselyn Thorkelson.

Those celebrating Ellen’s life include her children, Bob (Diane) Gaulke of McCook, Nebraska and Karen (Tom) Heyneman of Fishtail, Montana; four grandchildren and their families, Kate (Eric) Bemis of Bellingham, Washington, Libby (Nick) Moga and children Greta, Oliver and Elliott of Mt. Vernon, Washington, Bob (Stephanie) Gaulke and children Cecilia and Britta of McCook, Nebraska and Grant Brunton of Bellingham, Washington.

Ellen will be laid to rest next to her husband, Bob, in the Omaha National Cemetery, Omaha, at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to McCook Christian Church, 507 West B St., McCook, NE 69001.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary Ellen Luanne (Knutson) Gaulke, age 86, of McCook, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in Kearney, Nebraska.Ellen was born April 23, 1934, in Warren, Minnesota, to parents Arnold Clifford and Ebba Margaret Jeanette (Johnson) Knutson.&nbsp; She was the oldest child, followed by brother Allyn, sister Roselyn, and brother Gary. Ellen, her siblings, and their many cousins, worked and played on the family farm, tending to cows and crops. She attended country school in nearby Thief River Falls, and graduated high school in Warren, Minnesota.In 1954, Ellen moved to the big city, Minneapolis, and there she met the love of her life, Robert C. Gaulke. They were married on March 10, 1956, and soon had son Bob, followed by daughter Karen. In 1959, the young family relocated to Omaha, Nebraska.Ellen was known for many things, but three things in particular stand out: her art, her marriage, and her faith. Ellen was an incredible seamstress and quilter, having learned from her mother-in-law, Irene. Ellen’s attention to detail and drive for perfection were envied by many, and later on, much of her work was enhanced by her own flairs on existing patterns, or her own designs. For years, Ellen was a seamstress for Mary Anne Vaccaro Clothing, in Omaha, a job she loved. But thread and cloth were not her only media. Ellen was an accomplished painter, most often in rosemaling (bespeaking her Swedish heritage), she knit and crocheted, made hand-drawn and painted cards, and more. It seems that anyone Ellen loved has at least a few original knick-knacks, or pieces of rosemaling, or a quilt, or a card, or a Christmas ornament or two, signed “Knute” (Bob’s nickname for Ellen), or “MEG.” They are all treasures.For 64 years, Ellen and Bob were completely devoted to one another, and Ellen lived without Bob for only six months, as he passed away in March of 2020. As young marrieds, they enjoyed ice-cream socials and other church activities, Friday night square-dancing (complete with costumes designed and made by Ellen), and annual Labor Day trips to see best family friends in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In later years, Bob and Ellen traveled abroad, to Sweden, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. In 1991, Bob and Ellen retired to Hamilton, Montana, a life-long dream of Bob’s. There they hiked, skied, and played in the Montana pines and backyard pond with all the grandkids. As Bob’s health began to decline, the couple moved to McCook, Nebraska to be closer to family. But through all those years, never an anniversary or birthday or Valentine’s Day passed without a personal poem or a special gift shared between the two.Ellen’s other life-long commitment was to her Lutheran faith. Steadfast Christians, Bob and Ellen were members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, and Lutheran Church of the Master, both in Omaha, as well as Faith Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Montana. Ellen sewed many of the banners for these churches, served food at Swedish American dinners, and attended years and years of Bible Study and Church Circles. It comforts the family to know that Bob and Ellen are together again.Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Gaulke in March 2020; her two brothers, Allyn and Gary Knutson; and her sister, Roselyn Thorkelson.Those celebrating Ellen’s life include her children, Bob (Diane) Gaulke of McCook, Nebraska and Karen (Tom) Heyneman of Fishtail, Montana; four grandchildren and their families, Kate (Eric) Bemis of Bellingham, Washington, Libby (Nick) Moga and children Greta, Oliver and Elliott of Mt. Vernon, Washington, Bob (Stephanie) Gaulke and children Cecilia and Britta of McCook, Nebraska and Grant Brunton of Bellingham, Washington.Ellen will be laid to rest next to her husband, Bob, in the Omaha National Cemetery, Omaha, at a later date.Memorial contributions are suggested to McCook Christian Church, 507 West B St., McCook, NE 69001.&nbsp;

Mary Ellen Luanne (Knutson) Gaulke  (1934-2020)

Eudean M. Buzzell, age 84, a longtime resident of Culbertson, Nebraska passed away early Sunday morning, October 25, 2020 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. (CT) on Saturday morning, October 31, 2020 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be left to the family of Eudean for future designation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Eudean M. Buzzell, age 84, a longtime resident of Culbertson, Nebraska passed away early Sunday morning, October 25, 2020 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. (CT) on Saturday morning, October 31, 2020 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be left to the family of Eudean for future designation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Eudean M. Buzzell  (1936-2020)

Debra Huber Smith, age 65 of Hebron, Nebraska passed into heaven in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 23, 2020 to be with family and friends.

She was born on January 12, 1955 to Phyllis and Pete Huber of Cozad, Nebraska.

Debra was confirmed in the American Lutheran Church in Cozad, and was a 1973 graduate of Cozad High School.

It takes a special person to raise a special needs child, she did this with the help of Miranda Fierce, and strong, independent and &nbsp;loving are just a few words to describe Deb.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was admired by many.

Deb had a heart of gold and was loyal to a fault. Her smile and the sparkle in her eyes will be remembered as well as her infectious laughter. She could light up a room with her smile. Deb was a successful woman in all of her ventures and an intelligent woman.

She is survived by her husband, Jay of Hebron, Nebraska; son, Gavin Hatcher of Hebron, Nebraska; daughter, Miranda Hatcher of Lincoln, Nebraska; sisters, Ramona (Wes) Neben of Lexington, Nebraska, Kathy (Chuck) Brauer of North Platte, Nebraska, Shelly Enyeart and friend Capri of Palm Springs, California, Lana (Mike) Nicolen of Holdrege, Nebraska; grandchildren, Henry Hatcher, Lillianna Hatcher and Jack Casebolt all of Lincoln, Nebraska.

A memorial has been established in Debra’s name to be designated at a later date.

Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. October 30, 2020 at the American Lutheran Church in Cozad, Nebraska.

The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel 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.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Debra Huber Smith, age 65 of Hebron, Nebraska passed into heaven in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 23, 2020 to be with family and friends.She was born on January 12, 1955 to Phyllis and Pete Huber of Cozad, Nebraska.Debra was confirmed in the American Lutheran Church in Cozad, and was a 1973 graduate of Cozad High School.It takes a special person to raise a special needs child, she did this with the help of Miranda Fierce, and strong, independent and &nbsp;loving are just a few words to describe Deb.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was admired by many.Deb had a heart of gold and was loyal to a fault. Her smile and the sparkle in her eyes will be remembered as well as her infectious laughter. She could light up a room with her smile. Deb was a successful woman in all of her ventures and an intelligent woman.She is survived by her husband, Jay of Hebron, Nebraska; son, Gavin Hatcher of Hebron, Nebraska; daughter, Miranda Hatcher of Lincoln, Nebraska; sisters, Ramona (Wes) Neben of Lexington, Nebraska, Kathy (Chuck) Brauer of North Platte, Nebraska, Shelly Enyeart and friend Capri of Palm Springs, California, Lana (Mike) Nicolen of Holdrege, Nebraska; grandchildren, Henry Hatcher, Lillianna Hatcher and Jack Casebolt all of Lincoln, Nebraska.A memorial has been established in Debra’s name to be designated at a later date.Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. October 30, 2020 at the American Lutheran Church in Cozad, Nebraska.The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel 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.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Debra Huber Smith  (1955-2020)

Ellie Renee Siegel, age 12, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away October 21, 2020 at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska.

She was born April 13, 2008 to Shane and Jessica (Burke) Siegel in Lincoln, Nebraska.&nbsp; Ellie was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church in Lincoln. She attended grade school at Lake Maloney Elementary in North Platte, Nebraska before going to North Platte Catholic Schools for the last two years.&nbsp; Ellie was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in North Platte.

Ellie brought so much love and joy to everyone in her life. She was a sweet and thoughtful girl who always strived to make others happy. Gentle and loving, Ellie dreamed of one day being a kindergarten teacher.

Ellie was a driven and motivated girl who always took pride in doing her very best. She had a wide variety of hobbies and interests. Ellie enjoyed art, spending countless hours drawing and making crafts. She loved exploring the beauty in nature, always on the lookout for scenic views and breathtaking sunsets.

Ellie loved spending time with her friends. She was an avid Harry Potter fan and was obsessed with ice cream and shopping. Ellie’s favorite sport was volleyball, and she also enjoyed swimming, dancing, and running. Though reserved, those who knew Ellie best got to see the goofy and quirky side of her personality and were often left laughing and only wanting more.

In her short time on Earth, Ellie touched many lives and will be profoundly missed by so many. We all take great comfort in knowing that Ellie is now at peace and is with the Lord, dancing with the angels in Heaven.

Survivors include her parents, Shane and Jessica of North Platte, Nebraska; sister, Mae and brother, Burke; grandparents, John and Cheri Burke of Imperial, Nebraska, Bob and Shelly Siegel of Lincoln, Nebraska; great grandmother, Dorothy Stewart of Fairbury, Nebraska; aunts and uncles, Jennifer (Evan) Beimers of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Jason (Whitney) Burke of Imperial, Nebraska, Stuart Siegel of Lincoln, Nebraska, Scott (Reva) Siegel of North Platte, Nebraska, Sam (Jade) Siegel of Hershey, Nebraska; cousins, Claire Beimers, Eli Beimers, Silas Burke, Samuel Burke, Sutton Burke, Zoey Siegel, Stella Siegel, Rex Siegel, Red Siegel, and Rocky Siegel; and numerous other family members and friends.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Rev. Robert Deardoff of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, officiating. Book signing will be held 9-5, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, 421 West 4th Street in North Platte, and following from 5:00 - 8:00 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Burial will follow the service at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment-Trust Inc., PO Box 57, North Platte, NE.&nbsp; Services will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

CDC Covid-19 guidelines will be respected and therefore masks and social distancing are suggested.

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 </figure>Ellie Renee Siegel, age 12, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away October 21, 2020 at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska.She was born April 13, 2008 to Shane and Jessica (Burke) Siegel in Lincoln, Nebraska.&nbsp; Ellie was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church in Lincoln. She attended grade school at Lake Maloney Elementary in North Platte, Nebraska before going to North Platte Catholic Schools for the last two years.&nbsp; Ellie was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in North Platte.Ellie brought so much love and joy to everyone in her life. She was a sweet and thoughtful girl who always strived to make others happy. Gentle and loving, Ellie dreamed of one day being a kindergarten teacher.Ellie was a driven and motivated girl who always took pride in doing her very best. She had a wide variety of hobbies and interests. Ellie enjoyed art, spending countless hours drawing and making crafts. She loved exploring the beauty in nature, always on the lookout for scenic views and breathtaking sunsets.Ellie loved spending time with her friends. She was an avid Harry Potter fan and was obsessed with ice cream and shopping. Ellie’s favorite sport was volleyball, and she also enjoyed swimming, dancing, and running. Though reserved, those who knew Ellie best got to see the goofy and quirky side of her personality and were often left laughing and only wanting more.In her short time on Earth, Ellie touched many lives and will be profoundly missed by so many. We all take great comfort in knowing that Ellie is now at peace and is with the Lord, dancing with the angels in Heaven.Survivors include her parents, Shane and Jessica of North Platte, Nebraska; sister, Mae and brother, Burke; grandparents, John and Cheri Burke of Imperial, Nebraska, Bob and Shelly Siegel of Lincoln, Nebraska; great grandmother, Dorothy Stewart of Fairbury, Nebraska; aunts and uncles, Jennifer (Evan) Beimers of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Jason (Whitney) Burke of Imperial, Nebraska, Stuart Siegel of Lincoln, Nebraska, Scott (Reva) Siegel of North Platte, Nebraska, Sam (Jade) Siegel of Hershey, Nebraska; cousins, Claire Beimers, Eli Beimers, Silas Burke, Samuel Burke, Sutton Burke, Zoey Siegel, Stella Siegel, Rex Siegel, Red Siegel, and Rocky Siegel; and numerous other family members and friends.Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Rev. Robert Deardoff of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, officiating. Book signing will be held 9-5, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, 421 West 4th Street in North Platte, and following from 5:00 - 8:00 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Burial will follow the service at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte, Nebraska.Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment-Trust Inc., PO Box 57, North Platte, NE.&nbsp; Services will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.CDC Covid-19 guidelines will be respected and therefore masks and social distancing are suggested.

Ellie Renee Siegel  (2008-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry E. Ward, age 87, of Gothenburg, Nebraska (formerly of Arthur, Nebraska) passed away on October 20, 2020 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry was born on October 20, 21933 at Arthur, Nebraska to Floyd and Juliette (Moody) Ward.&nbsp; He graduated from Arthur High School. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry entered the U.S. Army after high school and subsequently served in Korea.&nbsp; His 16 month service brought him to Virginia, Maryland, Washington, and Colorado before his discharge.&nbsp; Jerry returned to Arthur, where he helped on his step-father's ranch.&nbsp; Jerry eventually moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado for a time before relocating to Kadoka, South Dakota, where he worked for the highway department.&nbsp; In the mid-1970's, Jerry moved to Texas, where he worked in the oil fields, eventually returning to Nebraska in the mid-1980's.&nbsp; While in Nebraska, Jerry worked for Baymont Hotels for over 25 years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry was an avid fisherman.&nbsp; He enjoyed watching NBA games, especially when his Golden State Warriors were playing.&nbsp; Jerry also enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling matches for many years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry had a big heart and was very loving.&nbsp; He was slow to anger and quick to forgive. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Steve Wilson; granddaughter, Deja; his sister, Joan Dorris; half-sisters Melody Peterson, Sharon Martinson; and brother-in-law, Wilton Dorris. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors includes his three children, Jeffery (Shellie) Ward of Sturgis, South Dakota, Gary (Tracie) Ward of Pahrump, Nevada, and Tammy Ward of Victoria, Texas; grandchildren Erin Ward, Kiana Barfield, Matthew Ward &amp; Kaitlin Heier, Allista Vetter, Gerald, William &amp; Joseph Ward.&nbsp; Survivors also include three siblings, Jim Wilson of Tampa, Florida, Marlene Larsen of Arthur, Nebraska, and Janice Morrell of Ogallala, Nebraska; along with many other relatives and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society in Jerry's memory.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside services were on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Arthur Cemetery in Arthur Nebraska with Pastor Blake Wilkes officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska was in charge of arrangements.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry E. Ward, age 87, of Gothenburg, Nebraska (formerly of Arthur, Nebraska) passed away on October 20, 2020 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry was born on October 20, 21933 at Arthur, Nebraska to Floyd and Juliette (Moody) Ward.&nbsp; He graduated from Arthur High School. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry entered the U.S. Army after high school and subsequently served in Korea.&nbsp; His 16 month service brought him to Virginia, Maryland, Washington, and Colorado before his discharge.&nbsp; Jerry returned to Arthur, where he helped on his step-father's ranch.&nbsp; Jerry eventually moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado for a time before relocating to Kadoka, South Dakota, where he worked for the highway department.&nbsp; In the mid-1970's, Jerry moved to Texas, where he worked in the oil fields, eventually returning to Nebraska in the mid-1980's.&nbsp; While in Nebraska, Jerry worked for Baymont Hotels for over 25 years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry was an avid fisherman.&nbsp; He enjoyed watching NBA games, especially when his Golden State Warriors were playing.&nbsp; Jerry also enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling matches for many years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry had a big heart and was very loving.&nbsp; He was slow to anger and quick to forgive. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Steve Wilson; granddaughter, Deja; his sister, Joan Dorris; half-sisters Melody Peterson, Sharon Martinson; and brother-in-law, Wilton Dorris. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors includes his three children, Jeffery (Shellie) Ward of Sturgis, South Dakota, Gary (Tracie) Ward of Pahrump, Nevada, and Tammy Ward of Victoria, Texas; grandchildren Erin Ward, Kiana Barfield, Matthew Ward &amp; Kaitlin Heier, Allista Vetter, Gerald, William &amp; Joseph Ward.&nbsp; Survivors also include three siblings, Jim Wilson of Tampa, Florida, Marlene Larsen of Arthur, Nebraska, and Janice Morrell of Ogallala, Nebraska; along with many other relatives and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society in Jerry's memory.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside services were on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Arthur Cemetery in Arthur Nebraska with Pastor Blake Wilkes officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska was in charge of arrangements.

Jerry E. Ward  (1933-2020)

Jerry Florer, age 78, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away of natural causes on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado.

Jerry was born on September 13, 1942 in North Platte, Nebraska to&nbsp; Raymond William Florer and Serina Lena Sorenson.

Jerry graduated for high school in North Platte with the Class of 1963.&nbsp; He then joined the Air Force and was honorably discharged.

Jerry married Iolia B. McQueen on April 19, 1964 in Ogallala, Nebraska.&nbsp; Jerry loved his family and friends, as well as loved to hunt &amp; fish.

Jerry was preceded in death by both his parents: William &amp; Serina Florer of North Platte, Nebraska; and by his sister, Wanda Irene, who died at birth.

He is survived by his wife, Iolia Florer; three daughters ShanDey (Paul) Page of Marietta, Ohio, Carlene (Russell) Minzel of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Kim (Tony) Garrelts of Ogallala, Nebraska; two grandsons Andrew (Tiffany) and Michael; three granddaughters MyKayla (Brandon), Kristine (Nick), and Kelsea; and two great-grandsons Alex and Link.

A memorial has been established in his memory for later designation.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where a recording of the service will be posted.

Visitation for memorial book signatures will be on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. (MT) up until the service time.&nbsp; The memorial service will be on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (MT) at Prairie Hills Funeral Home, 602 North Spruce Street in Ogallala, Nebraska.&nbsp; Interment of cremains will be at a later date.

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

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 </figure>Jerry Florer, age 78, of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away of natural causes on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado.Jerry was born on September 13, 1942 in North Platte, Nebraska to&nbsp; Raymond William Florer and Serina Lena Sorenson.Jerry graduated for high school in North Platte with the Class of 1963.&nbsp; He then joined the Air Force and was honorably discharged.Jerry married Iolia B. McQueen on April 19, 1964 in Ogallala, Nebraska.&nbsp; Jerry loved his family and friends, as well as loved to hunt &amp; fish.Jerry was preceded in death by both his parents: William &amp; Serina Florer of North Platte, Nebraska; and by his sister, Wanda Irene, who died at birth.He is survived by his wife, Iolia Florer; three daughters ShanDey (Paul) Page of Marietta, Ohio, Carlene (Russell) Minzel of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Kim (Tony) Garrelts of Ogallala, Nebraska; two grandsons Andrew (Tiffany) and Michael; three granddaughters MyKayla (Brandon), Kristine (Nick), and Kelsea; and two great-grandsons Alex and Link.A memorial has been established in his memory for later designation.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where a recording of the service will be posted.Visitation for memorial book signatures will be on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. (MT) up until the service time.&nbsp; The memorial service will be on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (MT) at Prairie Hills Funeral Home, 602 North Spruce Street in Ogallala, Nebraska.&nbsp; Interment of cremains will be at a later date.Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Florer  (1942-2020)

Mark E. Roth, 65, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on October 24, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

He was born on January 23, 1955 at Seward, Nebraska to Ervin and Margaret (Tucker) Roth.

Mark is survived by his wife, Janice of North Platte; sons, Christopher (Kerry) Roth of North Platte, NE, Michael (Terra) Roth of Sioux Falls, SD, Jeromy (Angela) Roth of Kodak, TN; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and siblings, Jerry Roth of Garland, NE, Pat (Rod) Luft of Lincoln, NE, Rod (Karen) Roth of Lincoln, NE and Deb Roth of Cheyenne, WY.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Roth; and son, Jason Roth.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. The service will be live streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel’s Facebook page for those that cannot attend. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.

Service details are pending and will appear later.

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 </figure>Mark E. Roth, 65, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on October 24, 2020 at home surrounded by family.He was born on January 23, 1955 at Seward, Nebraska to Ervin and Margaret (Tucker) Roth.Mark is survived by his wife, Janice of North Platte; sons, Christopher (Kerry) Roth of North Platte, NE, Michael (Terra) Roth of Sioux Falls, SD, Jeromy (Angela) Roth of Kodak, TN; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and siblings, Jerry Roth of Garland, NE, Pat (Rod) Luft of Lincoln, NE, Rod (Karen) Roth of Lincoln, NE and Deb Roth of Cheyenne, WY.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Roth; and son, Jason Roth.Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. The service will be live streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel’s Facebook page for those that cannot attend. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.Service details are pending and will appear later.

Mark E. Roth  (1955-2020)

Debra Ilene Wiezorek, age 68, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on October 22, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 4, 1952 in North Platte, Nebraska to Clifford and Alberta McCarty and grew up in North Platte, where they made their home.

Debra was united in marriage to Jim Wiezorek on November 28, 1969 in North Platte, Nebraska, where they made their home and celebrated almost 51 years of marriage.

She was a member of the coast Guard Auxiliary with her husband for 5 years.&nbsp; Debra enjoyed going to bingo and playing slot machines.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Debra is survived by her husband, Jim; children, Kenna (Steve) Smith, Mark Wiezorek (Kim Cotton), and Paul (Nikki) Wiezorek; and her beloved grandchildren Megan, Lyndsey and Emily Spurgin, Kelsey and Kaylee Smith, and Sam and Dylan Wiezorek.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister Delores Herold; brother Clifford "Gene" McCarty; grandson Daniel Wiezorek; and a granddaughter Alexis "Lexi" Wiezorek.

A memorial has been established in Debra's name to be designated at a later date.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving guests from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B Street in North Platte, Nebraska.

The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page for those unable to attend in person.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at www.carpentermemorial.com.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel in Nortn Platte is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Debra Ilene Wiezorek, age 68, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on October 22, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family.She was born on August 4, 1952 in North Platte, Nebraska to Clifford and Alberta McCarty and grew up in North Platte, where they made their home.Debra was united in marriage to Jim Wiezorek on November 28, 1969 in North Platte, Nebraska, where they made their home and celebrated almost 51 years of marriage.She was a member of the coast Guard Auxiliary with her husband for 5 years.&nbsp; Debra enjoyed going to bingo and playing slot machines.&nbsp;&nbsp;Debra is survived by her husband, Jim; children, Kenna (Steve) Smith, Mark Wiezorek (Kim Cotton), and Paul (Nikki) Wiezorek; and her beloved grandchildren Megan, Lyndsey and Emily Spurgin, Kelsey and Kaylee Smith, and Sam and Dylan Wiezorek.She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister Delores Herold; brother Clifford "Gene" McCarty; grandson Daniel Wiezorek; and a granddaughter Alexis "Lexi" Wiezorek.A memorial has been established in Debra's name to be designated at a later date.Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving guests from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B Street in North Platte, Nebraska.The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page for those unable to attend in person.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at www.carpentermemorial.com.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel in Nortn Platte is entrusted with arrangements.

Debra Ilene Wiezorek  (1952-2020)

Dallas W. Nichols, age 63, of North Platte, Nebraska died on October 23, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Dallas was born January 14, 1957 in North Platte to John and Sarah (Pebley) Nichols.

Dallas graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1976. He served in the United States Army. After being discharged he worked several different jobs, including Simplot in Hershey, Cash-Wa Distributing and Pawnee Hotel in North Platte. He married Cheryl (Collins) Nichols on February 10, 1986.

He is survived by his wife Cheryl Nichols; son, George (Alishia) Nichols; daughter, Victoria Nichols; mother, Sarah Harold of Cozad, Nebraska; stepmother, Angie Nichols of Grand Island, Nebraska; grandchildren, Isabella Borges, Ezekiel Borges, George Nichols, Clifford Nichols, Olivia Borges all of North Platte, NE; brothers, John Nichols of North Platte, Jodi Nichols of Colorado, Brandon Nichols of Colorado, Matthew Nichols of North Platte; sister, Pam Lazzara of North Carolina; brothers-in-law, Jess (Marcia) Collins, Victor (Tami) Collins, Thomas (Rita) Collins; numerous other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Dallas was preceded in death by his father, John Lewis; brother, James Anthony Nichols; grandmothers, “AF” Baker and Violet Pebley; grandparents, Stan and Nellie Woitaszewski.

Memorials are suggested in his name. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte with Gary Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. Visitation will be held noon-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. Services will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

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 </figure>Dallas W. Nichols, age 63, of North Platte, Nebraska died on October 23, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Dallas was born January 14, 1957 in North Platte to John and Sarah (Pebley) Nichols.Dallas graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1976. He served in the United States Army. After being discharged he worked several different jobs, including Simplot in Hershey, Cash-Wa Distributing and Pawnee Hotel in North Platte. He married Cheryl (Collins) Nichols on February 10, 1986.He is survived by his wife Cheryl Nichols; son, George (Alishia) Nichols; daughter, Victoria Nichols; mother, Sarah Harold of Cozad, Nebraska; stepmother, Angie Nichols of Grand Island, Nebraska; grandchildren, Isabella Borges, Ezekiel Borges, George Nichols, Clifford Nichols, Olivia Borges all of North Platte, NE; brothers, John Nichols of North Platte, Jodi Nichols of Colorado, Brandon Nichols of Colorado, Matthew Nichols of North Platte; sister, Pam Lazzara of North Carolina; brothers-in-law, Jess (Marcia) Collins, Victor (Tami) Collins, Thomas (Rita) Collins; numerous other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.Dallas was preceded in death by his father, John Lewis; brother, James Anthony Nichols; grandmothers, “AF” Baker and Violet Pebley; grandparents, Stan and Nellie Woitaszewski.Memorials are suggested in his name. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte with Gary Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. Visitation will be held noon-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. Services will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

Dallas Wayne Nichols  (1957-2020)

Ernest Charles “Chuck” Stille Jr., age 77, of North Platte, Nebraska died October 21, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was born on November 4, 1942 to Ernest and Minna (Vohs) Stille Sr. in Red Oak, Iowa.

Chuck grew up in Iowa and graduated from High School in Loveland, Colorado. He married Jeanette Wright in Fort Collins, Colorado. Chuck lost Jeanette to cancer in 1989. He learned the plumbing trade from his father-in-law and family and became a master plumber.

Chuck married Janet Cecil in 1990 at Big Thompson Canyon in Colorado. The couple lived in Loveland where he owned and operated Stille Sanitation. They moved to New Raymer, Colorado where they had a ranch and an open-door policy to whoever wanted to come by. The couple moved to North Platte, Nebraska around 2000 where Chuck worked at Briggs Supply and worked with Mastre Homes in Grant, Nebraska, where he did their plumbing.

Chuck loved to fish, camp, and do woodworking. He was very proud of his cattle and loved to work with his tractor. Chuck was very involved with Prairie School by the ranch, he even drove the school bus. Chuck, Janet and the rest of the family loved antiquing, they collected Blue Ridge pottery. He enjoyed helping youth, especially having the young fellas at the ranch.

Chuck was Janet’s hero, as he saved her life.

Survivors include his wife Janet of North Platte, Nebraska; three children, Terri Lynn Earl of Grand Junction, Colorado, Tyler (Kelli) Stille of Tabor, Iowa, Brandon (Tanya) Stille of Loveland, Colorado; grandchildren, Stephanie (Spencer) Linton, Tucker Stille, Jacob Stille, Clayton Stille, Jessica (Stephen) Hren, Benjamin (Heather) Earl, Michaela (Jake) Hoppe; great grandchildren, Kieran Rosenberg, Willow Ferguson, Jackson Hren, Jayden Hren, Oliver Hren; numerous other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Claude and Melva Cecil; a sister; and a brother-in-law.

A memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Cremation was chosen and services will be held at a later date. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Ernest Charles “Chuck” Stille Jr., age 77, of North Platte, Nebraska died October 21, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was born on November 4, 1942 to Ernest and Minna (Vohs) Stille Sr. in Red Oak, Iowa.Chuck grew up in Iowa and graduated from High School in Loveland, Colorado. He married Jeanette Wright in Fort Collins, Colorado. Chuck lost Jeanette to cancer in 1989. He learned the plumbing trade from his father-in-law and family and became a master plumber.Chuck married Janet Cecil in 1990 at Big Thompson Canyon in Colorado. The couple lived in Loveland where he owned and operated Stille Sanitation. They moved to New Raymer, Colorado where they had a ranch and an open-door policy to whoever wanted to come by. The couple moved to North Platte, Nebraska around 2000 where Chuck worked at Briggs Supply and worked with Mastre Homes in Grant, Nebraska, where he did their plumbing.Chuck loved to fish, camp, and do woodworking. He was very proud of his cattle and loved to work with his tractor. Chuck was very involved with Prairie School by the ranch, he even drove the school bus. Chuck, Janet and the rest of the family loved antiquing, they collected Blue Ridge pottery. He enjoyed helping youth, especially having the young fellas at the ranch.Chuck was Janet’s hero, as he saved her life.Survivors include his wife Janet of North Platte, Nebraska; three children, Terri Lynn Earl of Grand Junction, Colorado, Tyler (Kelli) Stille of Tabor, Iowa, Brandon (Tanya) Stille of Loveland, Colorado; grandchildren, Stephanie (Spencer) Linton, Tucker Stille, Jacob Stille, Clayton Stille, Jessica (Stephen) Hren, Benjamin (Heather) Earl, Michaela (Jake) Hoppe; great grandchildren, Kieran Rosenberg, Willow Ferguson, Jackson Hren, Jayden Hren, Oliver Hren; numerous other family members and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Claude and Melva Cecil; a sister; and a brother-in-law.A memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Cremation was chosen and services will be held at a later date. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ernest C. "Chuck" Stille  (1942-2020)

William Robert Joseph passed away on October 20, 2020 at his home in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; Known widely as Bill and to many friends and family as Bill Bob, he was a fixture in the local community.&nbsp; Bill was born to John &amp; Gloretta "Toots" Joseph on October 7, 1937 in Valentine, Nebraska. He enjoyed his early years with older siblings Corrine &amp; Jack, graduating from Valentine High School in 1955.

On August 8, 1955 he was married to Betty Mulligan and recently celebrated a 65th anniversary with family.&nbsp; Their marriage was blessed with three children, Debra, Roger &amp; Cindy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bill's was a tireless entrepreneur and was faithfully at work at one of his businesses on the morning that preceded his death.&nbsp; Bill worked with his father and brother at the Corner Market grocery at 2nd &amp; Main in Valentine until his partners agreed to his relentless desire to build a new, and larger store on the next block. Success in retail allowed the family to begin ranching, feeding fat cattle &amp; even raising quarter horses.&nbsp; With son, Roger, Bill transformed a property north of town in to a productive feedlot and the duo began to acquire more cattle of their own.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The pressure of the mid-1980s cattle market drove Bill back to town where he found incredible success transforming a condemned hotel and cafe in to the Peppermill Restaurant.&nbsp; Bill &amp; Betty's venture at 1st and Main Street in Valentine quickly became a destination for travelers and local patrons. Bill took great pride in serving beef, as he had now raised cattle, been a butcher in his own market and now presenting steaks that so impressed clientele he was asked to provide T-bones to parties hosted by President Reagan.

Bill built the Comfort Inn with two family friends in 1995 and sold the restaurant to Roger in 1996.&nbsp; In the next 25 years of "retirement" Bill found still worked tirelessly and added to his resume.&nbsp; After working as a host in a Las Vegas restaurant he moved on to one of his most beloved positions, handling donors and ticket sales at UNLV.&nbsp; He would enjoy additional success back home in Valentine as well, turning the old Dunes Motel into the improved, and much larger Econo Lodge Inn &amp; Suites, in addition to being the foreman for the construction of the new Peppermill on Highway 20.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother, father, &amp; brother Jack.&nbsp; 

He is survived by wife Betty, daughter Debra Higgins (Tom), son Roger Joseph (Jayne), and daughter Cindy Galloway (Keven). Surviving grandchildren include Robert Joseph (Lacey), Rachelle Borchers (Jeff), Lacey Hoefs (Dustin), and Brandon Bennett.&nbsp; Great-grandchildren, the love of Bill's life, included Blake and Halle Borchers, Kylee Hoefs, and Cruz and Lennon Joseph and sister Corinne Tangeman (Larry)

William R. Joseph was uncommonly motivated, a laser-focused perfectionist, and employed outstanding vision in his business ventures, yet was often and easily moved to tears by the things that mattered to him most.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Graveside service for Bill Joseph, age 83 of Valentine will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine at 11:00 AM.&nbsp; Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>William Robert Joseph passed away on October 20, 2020 at his home in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; Known widely as Bill and to many friends and family as Bill Bob, he was a fixture in the local community.&nbsp; Bill was born to John &amp; Gloretta "Toots" Joseph on October 7, 1937 in Valentine, Nebraska. He enjoyed his early years with older siblings Corrine &amp; Jack, graduating from Valentine High School in 1955.On August 8, 1955 he was married to Betty Mulligan and recently celebrated a 65th anniversary with family.&nbsp; Their marriage was blessed with three children, Debra, Roger &amp; Cindy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill's was a tireless entrepreneur and was faithfully at work at one of his businesses on the morning that preceded his death.&nbsp; Bill worked with his father and brother at the Corner Market grocery at 2nd &amp; Main in Valentine until his partners agreed to his relentless desire to build a new, and larger store on the next block. Success in retail allowed the family to begin ranching, feeding fat cattle &amp; even raising quarter horses.&nbsp; With son, Roger, Bill transformed a property north of town in to a productive feedlot and the duo began to acquire more cattle of their own.&nbsp;&nbsp;The pressure of the mid-1980s cattle market drove Bill back to town where he found incredible success transforming a condemned hotel and cafe in to the Peppermill Restaurant.&nbsp; Bill &amp; Betty's venture at 1st and Main Street in Valentine quickly became a destination for travelers and local patrons. Bill took great pride in serving beef, as he had now raised cattle, been a butcher in his own market and now presenting steaks that so impressed clientele he was asked to provide T-bones to parties hosted by President Reagan.Bill built the Comfort Inn with two family friends in 1995 and sold the restaurant to Roger in 1996.&nbsp; In the next 25 years of "retirement" Bill found still worked tirelessly and added to his resume.&nbsp; After working as a host in a Las Vegas restaurant he moved on to one of his most beloved positions, handling donors and ticket sales at UNLV.&nbsp; He would enjoy additional success back home in Valentine as well, turning the old Dunes Motel into the improved, and much larger Econo Lodge Inn &amp; Suites, in addition to being the foreman for the construction of the new Peppermill on Highway 20.Bill was preceded in death by his mother, father, &amp; brother Jack.&nbsp; He is survived by wife Betty, daughter Debra Higgins (Tom), son Roger Joseph (Jayne), and daughter Cindy Galloway (Keven). Surviving grandchildren include Robert Joseph (Lacey), Rachelle Borchers (Jeff), Lacey Hoefs (Dustin), and Brandon Bennett.&nbsp; Great-grandchildren, the love of Bill's life, included Blake and Halle Borchers, Kylee Hoefs, and Cruz and Lennon Joseph and sister Corinne Tangeman (Larry)William R. Joseph was uncommonly motivated, a laser-focused perfectionist, and employed outstanding vision in his business ventures, yet was often and easily moved to tears by the things that mattered to him most.&nbsp;&nbsp;Graveside service for Bill Joseph, age 83 of Valentine will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine at 11:00 AM.&nbsp; Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine.&nbsp;&nbsp;

William Robert Joseph  (1937-2020)

Roger Lee Jensen, age 70 of Dunning, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Roger was born March 11, 1950 in Anselmo, Nebraska to Raymond Wallace and Lois (Glause) Jensen.

Roger attended school in Anselmo, Mullen, Hildreth, and Kearney, graduating from Kearney High School.

On January 2, 1968 Roger married LaDonna Meadow, and to this union a daughter Tami was born, LaDonna passed away October 13, 1999. On July 23, 2001 Roger married Vickey Coffman in Kearney, Nebraska. Roger and Vickey made their home in Dunning, and loved the sandhills area. Roger enjoyed fishing and visiting with his many friends.

Roger is survived by wife Vickey (Coffman) Jensen of Dunning, daughter Tami (Jim) Thompson of Kearney, granddaughter Kristen (John) Orlowski of Madison, grandson Geoff, two great grandchildren Elayna and Collin, and a sister Jennifer Nakazawa.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Wallace and Lois (Glause) Jensen, first wife LaDonna, a great-grandson John Thomas Orlowski IV, two brothers Raymond and Gary, and a sister Jeane.

Graveside service will be Saturday, October 24th&nbsp;at 3:30 pm at the Purdum Cemetery at Purdum, Nebraska with Pastor Mark Sievering officiating.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>

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 </figure>Roger Lee Jensen, age 70 of Dunning, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska.Roger was born March 11, 1950 in Anselmo, Nebraska to Raymond Wallace and Lois (Glause) Jensen.Roger attended school in Anselmo, Mullen, Hildreth, and Kearney, graduating from Kearney High School.On January 2, 1968 Roger married LaDonna Meadow, and to this union a daughter Tami was born, LaDonna passed away October 13, 1999. On July 23, 2001 Roger married Vickey Coffman in Kearney, Nebraska. Roger and Vickey made their home in Dunning, and loved the sandhills area. Roger enjoyed fishing and visiting with his many friends.Roger is survived by wife Vickey (Coffman) Jensen of Dunning, daughter Tami (Jim) Thompson of Kearney, granddaughter Kristen (John) Orlowski of Madison, grandson Geoff, two great grandchildren Elayna and Collin, and a sister Jennifer Nakazawa.Roger was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Wallace and Lois (Glause) Jensen, first wife LaDonna, a great-grandson John Thomas Orlowski IV, two brothers Raymond and Gary, and a sister Jeane.Graveside service will be Saturday, October 24th&nbsp;at 3:30 pm at the Purdum Cemetery at Purdum, Nebraska with Pastor Mark Sievering officiating.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>

Roger Lee Jensen  (1950-2020)

Longtime resident of Imperial, Nebraska, Mary Harmon passed away Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020, at her home in Imperial. Mary was 81 years of age. Survivors Include her husband: Robert Harmon of Imperial, NE; son Tom Harmon and wife, Kay, of Holyoke, CO; daughters Tammy Hofman and husband, Jim, of Miller, SD, and Valarie Schram and husband, Jason, of Kansas City, MO;&nbsp;4 Grandchildren; her sister: Carol Atwood of Nashville, Arkansas' and sister-in-law Julie Rose of Dryden, Michigan Funeral Service will be held Saturday afternoon, October 24, 2020, 2:00 p.m. (MT) at the Imperial Bible Church, Imperial, NE, with Rev. Jim Hofman (Son-In-Law),officiating. Interment will follow at the Crete Cemetery, Champion, NE. Visitation will be held Saturday morning, October 24, 2020, (before services starting) at 12:00 p.m. (MT) at the Imperial Bible Church, Imperial. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been suggested to the Maranatha Bible Camp of Maxwell, Nebraska Online condolences maybe left at Liewer Funeral Home.com (MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED BUT RECOMMENDED, SOCIAL DISTANCING PLEASE) Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, Nebraska is entrusted with the arrangements.

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 </figure>Longtime resident of Imperial, Nebraska, Mary Harmon passed away Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020, at her home in Imperial. Mary was 81 years of age. Survivors Include her husband: Robert Harmon of Imperial, NE; son Tom Harmon and wife, Kay, of Holyoke, CO; daughters Tammy Hofman and husband, Jim, of Miller, SD, and Valarie Schram and husband, Jason, of Kansas City, MO;&nbsp;4 Grandchildren; her sister: Carol Atwood of Nashville, Arkansas' and sister-in-law Julie Rose of Dryden, Michigan Funeral Service will be held Saturday afternoon, October 24, 2020, 2:00 p.m. (MT) at the Imperial Bible Church, Imperial, NE, with Rev. Jim Hofman (Son-In-Law),officiating. Interment will follow at the Crete Cemetery, Champion, NE. Visitation will be held Saturday morning, October 24, 2020, (before services starting) at 12:00 p.m. (MT) at the Imperial Bible Church, Imperial. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been suggested to the Maranatha Bible Camp of Maxwell, Nebraska Online condolences maybe left at Liewer Funeral Home.com (MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED BUT RECOMMENDED, SOCIAL DISTANCING PLEASE) Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, Nebraska is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mary Harmon  (1939-2020)

Verna Cecilia Kellogg, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at home surrounded&nbsp;by her family on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the age of 95. Verna was born January 31, 1925, to John and Mary Goonan in Greeley, Nebraska.&nbsp; She attended Sacred Heart School in Greeley for 12 years, graduating from high school in 1943, as valedictorian of her class.&nbsp; She then accepted a secretarial position with the U.S. Federal Government at the Grand Island Air Force Base. In June of 1946, her work transferred her to Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, where she was secretary to the Chief Executive Officer of the Flight Test Division.&nbsp; This position involved recording by shorthand and transcribing many top secret meetings of a highly technical and newsworthy nature.&nbsp; During these years, Verna had the opportunity to work with many interesting and highly honored military personnel, including Captains Chuck Yeager and Glen Edwards.&nbsp; Capt Yeager made the historic flight of breaking the sound barrier in an X-1 research rocket plane at Muroc Air Force Base in California. Capt Edwards, a test pilot, was killed in the crash of a new, experimental aircraft, "The Flying Wing", at Muroc Air Force Base.&nbsp; The base was later renamed, Edwards Air Force Base in his honor.&nbsp; Both Captains were friends of Verna's, having a working relationship on a daily basis.&nbsp; Verna was proud of the years she worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. In 1949, Verna resigned her position to return to her hometown of Grand Island, then accepted a position as secretary to the Commanding Officer at Kearney Air Force Base until it closed. She then transferred to Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas, where she held a temporary position as secretary to the Base Adjutant. After a few months, she returned home and became reacquainted with longtime friend, Don Kellogg, and they had a whirlwind courtship of three months.&nbsp; They married at St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island, Nebraska on&nbsp;November 26, 1949.&nbsp; The couple moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1953 with their&nbsp;three young children and later welcomed five more children.&nbsp;&nbsp; Verna was&nbsp;a stay-at-home mother and homemaker for the following 11 years. She went back to work for the U.S. Federal Government in 1964, working in the newly built Federal Building in North Platte. She worked for the General Services Administration for 12 years then transferred to the IRS for another 12 years.&nbsp; Verna retired in 1988 having completed 30 years with the Federal Government. Verna had a strong Catholic faith.&nbsp; She was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church for over 30 years, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for 15 years and was currently a member of Holy Spirit.&nbsp; Don and Verna's faith also guided their four boys and four girls to complete 12 years of education at St. Patrick's Catholic School.&nbsp; A Catholic education for their children was most important to Verna and Don. Over the years, Verna was secretary for St. Patrick's Boy Scout Troup, assistant leader for the Blue Birds Club, a member of the Altar Society, St. Patrick's School Board as well as the Eagles and Elks Clubs.&nbsp; Verna belonged to several bridge clubs and she and Don belonged to a poker club with their longtime friends for over 60 years.&nbsp; For the past several years, her favorite pastime was attending dances at the Senior Center, Eagles and Elks, sometimes dancing two or three times a week. Verna's children and their families were always an important part of her life.&nbsp; She looked forward to the many family get-together occasions to celebrate birthdays, weddings, holidays and family reunions.&nbsp; She and Don were devoted parents who took pride in their eight children, at one point having 6 children ages 7 and under.&nbsp; Verna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a passion for her faith and dancing and&nbsp;lived life to the fullest. Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Don, and daughter, Julie Buehler; parents, John and Mary Goonan; infant brother, William; sister, Mary Ellen and husband, Holly 'Jack' Donohue; brother-in-law, Charles and wife, Jean Gallagher; and son-in-law, Duane Beck. Survivors include her seven children, Nancy (Rick) Bodenhamer, of Hershey, Janet Beck, of Omaha, John (Rhonda) Kellogg, of Council Bluffs, IA, Tom (Bev) Kellogg, of Omaha, Sally (Jim) McMurtry, of North Platte, Patrick Kellogg (Patty Martin), of Grand Island, and Dennis (Jennifer) Kellogg, of Lincoln; son-in-law, Neil Buehler, of Belmont, MI; her special friend, Leon Sullivan, of North Platte; 31 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren; as well as other family. Services will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Rosary will be 7&nbsp;p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 and Mass of Christian Burial will be 8:30 a.m. Monday,&nbsp;October 26, 2020.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Ft. McPherson National&nbsp;Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Odean Colonial&nbsp;Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte and from 6-7 p.m. with family greeting friends at&nbsp;Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Fund or Women's Resource Center.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore&nbsp;is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, mass will be&nbsp;livestreamed on youtube at Holy Spirit Catholic Church North Platte or&nbsp;posted to Verna's website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Verna Cecilia Kellogg, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at home surrounded&nbsp;by her family on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the age of 95. Verna was born January 31, 1925, to John and Mary Goonan in Greeley, Nebraska.&nbsp; She attended Sacred Heart School in Greeley for 12 years, graduating from high school in 1943, as valedictorian of her class.&nbsp; She then accepted a secretarial position with the U.S. Federal Government at the Grand Island Air Force Base. In June of 1946, her work transferred her to Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, where she was secretary to the Chief Executive Officer of the Flight Test Division.&nbsp; This position involved recording by shorthand and transcribing many top secret meetings of a highly technical and newsworthy nature.&nbsp; During these years, Verna had the opportunity to work with many interesting and highly honored military personnel, including Captains Chuck Yeager and Glen Edwards.&nbsp; Capt Yeager made the historic flight of breaking the sound barrier in an X-1 research rocket plane at Muroc Air Force Base in California. Capt Edwards, a test pilot, was killed in the crash of a new, experimental aircraft, "The Flying Wing", at Muroc Air Force Base.&nbsp; The base was later renamed, Edwards Air Force Base in his honor.&nbsp; Both Captains were friends of Verna's, having a working relationship on a daily basis.&nbsp; Verna was proud of the years she worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. In 1949, Verna resigned her position to return to her hometown of Grand Island, then accepted a position as secretary to the Commanding Officer at Kearney Air Force Base until it closed. She then transferred to Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas, where she held a temporary position as secretary to the Base Adjutant. After a few months, she returned home and became reacquainted with longtime friend, Don Kellogg, and they had a whirlwind courtship of three months.&nbsp; They married at St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island, Nebraska on&nbsp;November 26, 1949.&nbsp; The couple moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1953 with their&nbsp;three young children and later welcomed five more children.&nbsp;&nbsp; Verna was&nbsp;a stay-at-home mother and homemaker for the following 11 years. She went back to work for the U.S. Federal Government in 1964, working in the newly built Federal Building in North Platte. She worked for the General Services Administration for 12 years then transferred to the IRS for another 12 years.&nbsp; Verna retired in 1988 having completed 30 years with the Federal Government. Verna had a strong Catholic faith.&nbsp; She was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church for over 30 years, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for 15 years and was currently a member of Holy Spirit.&nbsp; Don and Verna's faith also guided their four boys and four girls to complete 12 years of education at St. Patrick's Catholic School.&nbsp; A Catholic education for their children was most important to Verna and Don. Over the years, Verna was secretary for St. Patrick's Boy Scout Troup, assistant leader for the Blue Birds Club, a member of the Altar Society, St. Patrick's School Board as well as the Eagles and Elks Clubs.&nbsp; Verna belonged to several bridge clubs and she and Don belonged to a poker club with their longtime friends for over 60 years.&nbsp; For the past several years, her favorite pastime was attending dances at the Senior Center, Eagles and Elks, sometimes dancing two or three times a week. Verna's children and their families were always an important part of her life.&nbsp; She looked forward to the many family get-together occasions to celebrate birthdays, weddings, holidays and family reunions.&nbsp; She and Don were devoted parents who took pride in their eight children, at one point having 6 children ages 7 and under.&nbsp; Verna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a passion for her faith and dancing and&nbsp;lived life to the fullest. Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Don, and daughter, Julie Buehler; parents, John and Mary Goonan; infant brother, William; sister, Mary Ellen and husband, Holly 'Jack' Donohue; brother-in-law, Charles and wife, Jean Gallagher; and son-in-law, Duane Beck. Survivors include her seven children, Nancy (Rick) Bodenhamer, of Hershey, Janet Beck, of Omaha, John (Rhonda) Kellogg, of Council Bluffs, IA, Tom (Bev) Kellogg, of Omaha, Sally (Jim) McMurtry, of North Platte, Patrick Kellogg (Patty Martin), of Grand Island, and Dennis (Jennifer) Kellogg, of Lincoln; son-in-law, Neil Buehler, of Belmont, MI; her special friend, Leon Sullivan, of North Platte; 31 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren; as well as other family. Services will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Rosary will be 7&nbsp;p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 and Mass of Christian Burial will be 8:30 a.m. Monday,&nbsp;October 26, 2020.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Ft. McPherson National&nbsp;Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Odean Colonial&nbsp;Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte and from 6-7 p.m. with family greeting friends at&nbsp;Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Fund or Women's Resource Center.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore&nbsp;is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, mass will be&nbsp;livestreamed on youtube at Holy Spirit Catholic Church North Platte or&nbsp;posted to Verna's website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Verna Cecilia Kellogg  (1925-2020)

Patricia Anne 'Patsy' Vigil, of North Platte, passed away at home with her husband by her side on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the age of 79. Pat was born June 21, 1941, in Shelby, Montana, to Lloyd and Evelyn (Lohr) Hellinger.&nbsp; She graduated from Shelby High School in 1959 then went to beauty school in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; Pat continued living in the Denver&nbsp;area where she got married, raised three children, and worked as a&nbsp;florist for 30 years. In 1992 Pat met Dave Vigil and they were married on July 9, 1993, in Arvada, Coloraado then made their home in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling and&nbsp;RV'ing together.&nbsp; Pat liked fine arts, plays, musicals and was an&nbsp;artist.&nbsp; She was good at painting and enjoyed teaching kids how to&nbsp;paint.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Prairie Art Center.&nbsp; Pat loved her&nbsp;family, especially her grandchildren near and far. She leaves behind her husband, Dave, of North Platte, Nebraska; children, Rodney&nbsp;(Audrey) Leonard, of Perth, Australia, Kathaleen (Brad) Pfenninger and&nbsp;Ronald (Rhonda) Leonard, all of Arvada, Colorado; stepchildren, Vicki (Dan)&nbsp;Czech, of Arvada, Colorado, David (Pam) Vigil, of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brian (Jaci) Vigil,of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Brandi (Chris) Sponie, of North Platte, Nebraska; her&nbsp;sister, Ruby Bussell, of Shelby, MT; grandchildren, Evan and Megan Leonard, Ashley and Lindsey Pfenninger, Randy (Melissa) Leonard, Robin&nbsp;Leonard, Tylor (Kendra) and Zach Torres, April Vigil, Cooper and Ava&nbsp;Sponie; great-grandchildren, Rudy and TJ Torres; and other family. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Evelyn Hellinger; stepdaughter, Trina (Vigil) Briones; brother-in-law, Doug Bussell; and grandson, Brett Torres. Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and&nbsp;from 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is&nbsp;in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the&nbsp;American Lupus Foundation.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, services will be&nbsp;recorded and posted to the website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Patricia Anne 'Patsy' Vigil, of North Platte, passed away at home with her husband by her side on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the age of 79. Pat was born June 21, 1941, in Shelby, Montana, to Lloyd and Evelyn (Lohr) Hellinger.&nbsp; She graduated from Shelby High School in 1959 then went to beauty school in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; Pat continued living in the Denver&nbsp;area where she got married, raised three children, and worked as a&nbsp;florist for 30 years. In 1992 Pat met Dave Vigil and they were married on July 9, 1993, in Arvada, Coloraado then made their home in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling and&nbsp;RV'ing together.&nbsp; Pat liked fine arts, plays, musicals and was an&nbsp;artist.&nbsp; She was good at painting and enjoyed teaching kids how to&nbsp;paint.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Prairie Art Center.&nbsp; Pat loved her&nbsp;family, especially her grandchildren near and far. She leaves behind her husband, Dave, of North Platte, Nebraska; children, Rodney&nbsp;(Audrey) Leonard, of Perth, Australia, Kathaleen (Brad) Pfenninger and&nbsp;Ronald (Rhonda) Leonard, all of Arvada, Colorado; stepchildren, Vicki (Dan)&nbsp;Czech, of Arvada, Colorado, David (Pam) Vigil, of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brian (Jaci) Vigil,of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Brandi (Chris) Sponie, of North Platte, Nebraska; her&nbsp;sister, Ruby Bussell, of Shelby, MT; grandchildren, Evan and Megan Leonard, Ashley and Lindsey Pfenninger, Randy (Melissa) Leonard, Robin&nbsp;Leonard, Tylor (Kendra) and Zach Torres, April Vigil, Cooper and Ava&nbsp;Sponie; great-grandchildren, Rudy and TJ Torres; and other family. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Evelyn Hellinger; stepdaughter, Trina (Vigil) Briones; brother-in-law, Doug Bussell; and grandson, Brett Torres. Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and&nbsp;from 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is&nbsp;in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the&nbsp;American Lupus Foundation.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, services will be&nbsp;recorded and posted to the website.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Patricia Anne 'Patsy' Vigil  (1941-2020)

Donnie Joe Pool, age 62, of Overton, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home.

Donnie Joe was born January 16, 1958, at Kearney, Nebraska to Donnie and Delores (Warta) Pool. Donnie received his education from Overton Public Schools, graduating from Overton High School with the class of 1976. Following graduation, Donnie started working for System Buildings in Lexington, Nebraska. He then spent the next thirty plus years working for Overton Sand and Gravel.

Donnie was united in marriage to Cheryl Lynn Carlson on May 21, 1983 in Overton. The couple was blessed with one son, Christopher. They made their home south of Overton. Their marriage would later end in divorce.

He was very artistic and was a talented drawer. He never would admit it, but Donnie loved animals, especially his dogs, Missy and Diego. Donnie was an avid reader and faithful listener to KRVN. He had a dry sense of humor and loved his cold beer. In his younger years, he enjoyed nice cars.

Donnie Joe leaves to celebrate his life, his son, Christopher (Sharon) Pool of Lexington, NE; step-daughter, Amanda (Nick) Haussler of Overton, NE; three grandchildren, Dylan, Isaac and Alyssa; three brothers, Gene Pool of Sultan, Washington, Cliff (Shelly) Pool of Swisher, Iowa and Dale (Cyndi) Pool of New Hartford, Iowa; three sisters, Laura Reinick of Elwood, Cindy (Jason) Crockett of St. John, Kansas and Tammie (Paul) Reinick of Lincoln; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Tom Reinick.

A visitation with a time of sharing with family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 12:00 – 2 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE.

Burial will follow at Overton Cemetery at Overton, NE.

A memorial has been established in Donnie Joe’s honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

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

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 </figure>Donnie Joe Pool, age 62, of Overton, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home.Donnie Joe was born January 16, 1958, at Kearney, Nebraska to Donnie and Delores (Warta) Pool. Donnie received his education from Overton Public Schools, graduating from Overton High School with the class of 1976. Following graduation, Donnie started working for System Buildings in Lexington, Nebraska. He then spent the next thirty plus years working for Overton Sand and Gravel.Donnie was united in marriage to Cheryl Lynn Carlson on May 21, 1983 in Overton. The couple was blessed with one son, Christopher. They made their home south of Overton. Their marriage would later end in divorce.He was very artistic and was a talented drawer. He never would admit it, but Donnie loved animals, especially his dogs, Missy and Diego. Donnie was an avid reader and faithful listener to KRVN. He had a dry sense of humor and loved his cold beer. In his younger years, he enjoyed nice cars.Donnie Joe leaves to celebrate his life, his son, Christopher (Sharon) Pool of Lexington, NE; step-daughter, Amanda (Nick) Haussler of Overton, NE; three grandchildren, Dylan, Isaac and Alyssa; three brothers, Gene Pool of Sultan, Washington, Cliff (Shelly) Pool of Swisher, Iowa and Dale (Cyndi) Pool of New Hartford, Iowa; three sisters, Laura Reinick of Elwood, Cindy (Jason) Crockett of St. John, Kansas and Tammie (Paul) Reinick of Lincoln; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Tom Reinick.A visitation with a time of sharing with family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 12:00 – 2 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE.Burial will follow at Overton Cemetery at Overton, NE.A memorial has been established in Donnie Joe’s honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com

Donnie Joe Pool  (1958-2020)

Rick L. Hite, age 63, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died October 20, 2020 in Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was born May 30, 1957 in Gothenburg, NE , son of Stanley Lee and Shirley Ann (Aden) Hite.

Rick attended elementary school and graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1975.&nbsp; He played football for Gothenburg while in school.&nbsp; &nbsp;After graduation he owned and drove his own truck, and also drove for NSG (Nebraska Salt &amp; Grain), CO-OP and for Midwest Transport Company.

Rick married Esther "Chico"&nbsp; Garcia&nbsp; on August 15, 1981 in Gothenburg, NE, and was very proud of his three sons.&nbsp; Rick worked for the Dawson County Sheriffs Office in Lexington, NE&nbsp; for 19 years.&nbsp; He received the&nbsp; "Medal of Valor" from the Dawson County Sheriff Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rick enjoyed hunting season and especially deer, duck and geese.&nbsp; He took pride in teaching his children and grandchildren how to hunt.&nbsp; He loved to watch Nebraska Football and riding his Harley, and watching wrestling.

Survivors include three sons,&nbsp; Travis (Teresa Ward) Hite of Gothenburg, NE;&nbsp; Tyrel (Cindy Shirley) Hite of Cozad, NE; Toby Hite of Lincoln, NE, Nine - Grandchildren;&nbsp; &nbsp;Two -&nbsp; Great grandchildren,&nbsp; and his wife Esther "Chico" Hite of Gothenburg, NE

Rick was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Shirley Hite.

Due to the current Covid health situation we ask that Masks are worn.

Visitation will be Friday, October 23, 2020, 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM&nbsp; held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE.

Services will be held at Blase Strauser Memorial Chapel, Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 9:30 AM, with Pastor&nbsp; Harvey Pierce officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Lincoln Police Department, Lincoln NE, Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department, Gothenburg, NE, Cozad Fire Department, Cozad, NE.

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 </figure>Rick L. Hite, age 63, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died October 20, 2020 in Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born May 30, 1957 in Gothenburg, NE , son of Stanley Lee and Shirley Ann (Aden) Hite.Rick attended elementary school and graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1975.&nbsp; He played football for Gothenburg while in school.&nbsp; &nbsp;After graduation he owned and drove his own truck, and also drove for NSG (Nebraska Salt &amp; Grain), CO-OP and for Midwest Transport Company.Rick married Esther "Chico"&nbsp; Garcia&nbsp; on August 15, 1981 in Gothenburg, NE, and was very proud of his three sons.&nbsp; Rick worked for the Dawson County Sheriffs Office in Lexington, NE&nbsp; for 19 years.&nbsp; He received the&nbsp; "Medal of Valor" from the Dawson County Sheriff Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rick enjoyed hunting season and especially deer, duck and geese.&nbsp; He took pride in teaching his children and grandchildren how to hunt.&nbsp; He loved to watch Nebraska Football and riding his Harley, and watching wrestling.Survivors include three sons,&nbsp; Travis (Teresa Ward) Hite of Gothenburg, NE;&nbsp; Tyrel (Cindy Shirley) Hite of Cozad, NE; Toby Hite of Lincoln, NE, Nine - Grandchildren;&nbsp; &nbsp;Two -&nbsp; Great grandchildren,&nbsp; and his wife Esther "Chico" Hite of Gothenburg, NERick was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Shirley Hite.Due to the current Covid health situation we ask that Masks are worn.Visitation will be Friday, October 23, 2020, 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM&nbsp; held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE.Services will be held at Blase Strauser Memorial Chapel, Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 9:30 AM, with Pastor&nbsp; Harvey Pierce officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Lincoln Police Department, Lincoln NE, Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department, Gothenburg, NE, Cozad Fire Department, Cozad, NE.

Rick L. Hite  (1957-2020)

Marguerite E. Stewart, age 84, of McCook, NE passed away at Hillcrest Caring Center on Monday, October 19, 2020.

Marguerite was born December 3, 1935 in Williamsport, PA to parents Roy and Marguerite (Decker) Downey.

On June 17, 1955, Marguerite married James Stewart in Williamsport.&nbsp; Seven children were born to the union.&nbsp; Over the years, Marguerite worked as a medical transcriptionist.&nbsp; In 2013, she moved to the McCook community to be near her son, Steve.

A private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Gilman City, MO.

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 </figure>Marguerite E. Stewart, age 84, of McCook, NE passed away at Hillcrest Caring Center on Monday, October 19, 2020.Marguerite was born December 3, 1935 in Williamsport, PA to parents Roy and Marguerite (Decker) Downey.On June 17, 1955, Marguerite married James Stewart in Williamsport.&nbsp; Seven children were born to the union.&nbsp; Over the years, Marguerite worked as a medical transcriptionist.&nbsp; In 2013, she moved to the McCook community to be near her son, Steve.A private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Gilman City, MO.

Marguerite E. Stewart  (1935-2020)

Anna May “Anne” Baxter, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska departed this life on October 20, 2020, at Linden Court in North Platte.

Anne was born on February 9, 1927 to John and Bertha Schumacher Stewart at Edgar, NE. She grew up in Edgar, where her father was a dentist, then a pharmacist. After losing her father to leukemia when she was 11 years old, she and her brothers helped their mother in the Rexall Drug Store that her family owned. She always spoke fondly of her upbringing with her three older brothers in Edgar, which was a thriving small town with an outstanding business community, fed in part by the presence of both the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Railroads.

Starting in the eighth grade, Anne played organ for six years for the Presbyterian Church in Edgar, where she also sang in the choir. After graduating as valedictorian from Edgar High School, Anne attended Doane College in Crete, NE, where she played in the drum corps. She taught school for one year in Superior, NE and then headed to University of Nebraska in Lincoln, where she studied Home Economics at the Ag College on East Campus. She met her future husband, Neal Baxter, at a church event near the UNL campus and they became better acquainted when they both sang in the 2nd&nbsp;Presbyterian Church choir.

On June 11, 1950 Anne and Neal were married in Edgar and spent their first year of married life in Lexington, NE, where Neal was Assistant Dawson County Extension Agent and Anne taught fourth grade at Bryan Elementary School. They then moved to North Platte for Neal to become the Lincoln County Extension Agent and to begin raising their family. They made their permanent home in North Platte, other than in 1966, when they moved their family to Madison, WI for Neal to earn his master’s degree. That year, Anne became involved in a research project that involved teaching “New Math” to 6th&nbsp;graders.

While in North Platte, Anne and Neal were very active in their First Presbyterian Church, where they both sang in the choir and served as state skippers for Mariners and as sponsors for senior high youth fellowship. Anne was active in Extension Club, Home Ec Club, and PEO and made many close friendships through her involvement in those organizations. In 1975, Anne briefly returned to Lincoln to complete her degree, after which she was a substitute teacher, covering K thru High School in every school in town.

Anne was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, while also finding time to give back to her church and community. She helped organize the North Platte Genealogical Society and served as its first president. She also chaired the Playground Committee for the Storyland Zoo, a Rotary project. She and her husband Neal enjoyed many memorable trips together, many of which were to foreign countries. Anne will always be remembered as a loving and loyal friend to many, looking for the positive in any situation, and looking to share her gift of humor with others whenever given the opportunity.

Anne is survived by her four sons, Stewart (Lisa) of North Platte, Kim (Nancy) of North Platte, Brian of North Platte, and Paul of North Platte; grandson Logan (Alison) Baxter and granddaughter Haley Baxter of Kearney; granddaughter Mikaela (David) Meagher of Lincoln; granddaughter Elizabeth (Monte) Williams of Charlotte, NC and grandson Brandon Baxter of Hastings; great-granddaughter Eloise Marie Meagher; two nephews and three nieces.

She was preceded in death by her husband Neal, her parents, her brothers William (Grechen) Stewart, Paul (Molly) Stewart and Frank (Suzy) Stewart; and her grandson Craig Baxter.

Graveside services for family and burial will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 22, 2020, noon to 8:00 PM at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home at 421 West 4th&nbsp;Street. Memorials are suggested to North Platte Rotary Club and First Presbyterian Church. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Anna May “Anne” Baxter, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska departed this life on October 20, 2020, at Linden Court in North Platte.Anne was born on February 9, 1927 to John and Bertha Schumacher Stewart at Edgar, NE. She grew up in Edgar, where her father was a dentist, then a pharmacist. After losing her father to leukemia when she was 11 years old, she and her brothers helped their mother in the Rexall Drug Store that her family owned. She always spoke fondly of her upbringing with her three older brothers in Edgar, which was a thriving small town with an outstanding business community, fed in part by the presence of both the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Railroads.Starting in the eighth grade, Anne played organ for six years for the Presbyterian Church in Edgar, where she also sang in the choir. After graduating as valedictorian from Edgar High School, Anne attended Doane College in Crete, NE, where she played in the drum corps. She taught school for one year in Superior, NE and then headed to University of Nebraska in Lincoln, where she studied Home Economics at the Ag College on East Campus. She met her future husband, Neal Baxter, at a church event near the UNL campus and they became better acquainted when they both sang in the 2nd&nbsp;Presbyterian Church choir.On June 11, 1950 Anne and Neal were married in Edgar and spent their first year of married life in Lexington, NE, where Neal was Assistant Dawson County Extension Agent and Anne taught fourth grade at Bryan Elementary School. They then moved to North Platte for Neal to become the Lincoln County Extension Agent and to begin raising their family. They made their permanent home in North Platte, other than in 1966, when they moved their family to Madison, WI for Neal to earn his master’s degree. That year, Anne became involved in a research project that involved teaching “New Math” to 6th&nbsp;graders.While in North Platte, Anne and Neal were very active in their First Presbyterian Church, where they both sang in the choir and served as state skippers for Mariners and as sponsors for senior high youth fellowship. Anne was active in Extension Club, Home Ec Club, and PEO and made many close friendships through her involvement in those organizations. In 1975, Anne briefly returned to Lincoln to complete her degree, after which she was a substitute teacher, covering K thru High School in every school in town.Anne was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, while also finding time to give back to her church and community. She helped organize the North Platte Genealogical Society and served as its first president. She also chaired the Playground Committee for the Storyland Zoo, a Rotary project. She and her husband Neal enjoyed many memorable trips together, many of which were to foreign countries. Anne will always be remembered as a loving and loyal friend to many, looking for the positive in any situation, and looking to share her gift of humor with others whenever given the opportunity.Anne is survived by her four sons, Stewart (Lisa) of North Platte, Kim (Nancy) of North Platte, Brian of North Platte, and Paul of North Platte; grandson Logan (Alison) Baxter and granddaughter Haley Baxter of Kearney; granddaughter Mikaela (David) Meagher of Lincoln; granddaughter Elizabeth (Monte) Williams of Charlotte, NC and grandson Brandon Baxter of Hastings; great-granddaughter Eloise Marie Meagher; two nephews and three nieces.She was preceded in death by her husband Neal, her parents, her brothers William (Grechen) Stewart, Paul (Molly) Stewart and Frank (Suzy) Stewart; and her grandson Craig Baxter.Graveside services for family and burial will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 22, 2020, noon to 8:00 PM at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home at 421 West 4th&nbsp;Street. Memorials are suggested to North Platte Rotary Club and First Presbyterian Church. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anna "Anne" Baxter  (1927-2020)

Timothy F. Eisenrich, 49, of North Platte, Nebraska, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, died October 17, 2020.

Timothy was born November 06, 1970, in Rockford, IL to Norbert F Eisenrich and LaVonne Nyen. He graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in 1989 then entered the US Marine Corp in 1990. Tim served in the Gulf War and Somalia. After his honorable discharge in 1994, he returned to Rockford. He married Edith Newsome on February 24, 2000 in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The couple lived in Illinois, Wyoming and settled in North Platte.

Survivors include his parents; Norbert and LaVonne Eisenrich, Rockford IL, his wife Edith of North Platte, 3 children; Isabelle Eisenrich, Audrey Eisenrich and Lily Eisenrich all of North Platte, step-daughter; Samantha (Britton) Seivert, Chicago, IL, siblings; Kathleen Kaufman, Niles, IL, Nancy Eisenrich, Rockford, IL, Troy (Michelle) Eisenrich, Sun Prairie, WI, Tom (Nicole) Eisenrich, Rockford, IL and Nicole Eisenrich, Lake in the Hills, IL; along with several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

A memorial has been established to Hope for the Warriors.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska, with Rev. Josh Brown officiating. Visitation will be at 9:00 A.M., Saturday prior to the service. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE at a later date.

The service will also be livestreamed via Adams &amp; 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.</a>adamsswanson.com.

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

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 </figure>Timothy F. Eisenrich, 49, of North Platte, Nebraska, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, died October 17, 2020.Timothy was born November 06, 1970, in Rockford, IL to Norbert F Eisenrich and LaVonne Nyen. He graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in 1989 then entered the US Marine Corp in 1990. Tim served in the Gulf War and Somalia. After his honorable discharge in 1994, he returned to Rockford. He married Edith Newsome on February 24, 2000 in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The couple lived in Illinois, Wyoming and settled in North Platte.Timothy was a loving husband and father.Survivors include his parents; Norbert and LaVonne Eisenrich, Rockford IL, his wife Edith of North Platte, 3 children; Isabelle Eisenrich, Audrey Eisenrich and Lily Eisenrich all of North Platte, step-daughter; Samantha (Britton) Seivert, Chicago, IL, siblings; Kathleen Kaufman, Niles, IL, Nancy Eisenrich, Rockford, IL, Troy (Michelle) Eisenrich, Sun Prairie, WI, Tom (Nicole) Eisenrich, Rockford, IL and Nicole Eisenrich, Lake in the Hills, IL; along with several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.A memorial has been established to Hope for the Warriors.Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska, with Rev. Josh Brown officiating. Visitation will be at 9:00 A.M., Saturday prior to the service. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE at a later date.The service will also be livestreamed via Adams &amp; 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.</a>adamsswanson.com.CDC-Covid 19 guidelines will be respected and therefore social distancing and wearing a mask is suggested but not required.&nbsp;

Timothy F. Eisenrich  (1970-2020)

Ronald John Andrus passed away on October 17, 2020 at Sanford Health Care Center in Vermillion, South Dakota with his wife, Karen, by his side.&nbsp; Ron was born to John and Ruth (Schrunk) Andrus on September 8, 1940 in Atkinson, Nebraska.&nbsp; He had an older brother Ralph and a younger sister Karen (Ormesher).&nbsp; He attended Atkinson High School and graduated in May of 1958.

On June 9, 1962, Ron married Karen Bachelor of Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; They were married for 58 years and were blessed with two children, Kim and John.

Ron's primary career was with the Nebraska Brand Committee in Brown County.&nbsp; He worked with the state for 35 years and checked thousands of brands for ownership during that time.&nbsp; Ron covered Brown County, Nebraska, but would frequently get calls to other counties in the area.&nbsp; He greatly enjoyed working with the ranchers and the cattle industry.

Ron's passions included traveling, hunting, cheering on the Huskers, and being outdoors.&nbsp; His travels included three trips to Hawaii and four trips to Alaska.&nbsp; He did a lot of deer, turkey and antelope hunting with his son, John.&nbsp; He was probably most well known for his random acts of kindness which earned him the Nebraska Good Neighbor Award in 1989.&nbsp; He donated a lot of his time to helping his neighbors by doing various tasks such as mowing lawns, hauling trash, and cutting firewood.&nbsp; He did all these things for people with no expectations.&nbsp; Ron just enjoyed helping others.&nbsp; His greatest joy in life were his grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp; Ron and Karen have seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, soon to be ten!

Ron is survived by his wife, Karen, of Valentine, Nebraska; his daughter, Kim (Leonard) Appleman of Johnstown, Nebraska; his son, John (Twyla) Andrus of Yankton, South Dakota; grandchildren Jamie (Luke) Bisbee, Jeff (Heaven) Appleman, Katie (Evan) Winters, Ciara (Ryan) Lammers, Rylie Andrus, Bryson Andrus, and Jaden Appleman; great grandchildren Isaac, Natalie, Owen, Blakelee, Brinlee, Johnna, Mason, Blake, and Preston; and his sister, Karen (Richard) Ormesher of Valentine, Nebraska.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ralph.

Graveside services for Ron Andrus, age 80, of Valentine, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine.&nbsp; Public visitation will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald John Andrus passed away on October 17, 2020 at Sanford Health Care Center in Vermillion, South Dakota with his wife, Karen, by his side.&nbsp; Ron was born to John and Ruth (Schrunk) Andrus on September 8, 1940 in Atkinson, Nebraska.&nbsp; He had an older brother Ralph and a younger sister Karen (Ormesher).&nbsp; He attended Atkinson High School and graduated in May of 1958.On June 9, 1962, Ron married Karen Bachelor of Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; They were married for 58 years and were blessed with two children, Kim and John.Ron's primary career was with the Nebraska Brand Committee in Brown County.&nbsp; He worked with the state for 35 years and checked thousands of brands for ownership during that time.&nbsp; Ron covered Brown County, Nebraska, but would frequently get calls to other counties in the area.&nbsp; He greatly enjoyed working with the ranchers and the cattle industry.Ron's passions included traveling, hunting, cheering on the Huskers, and being outdoors.&nbsp; His travels included three trips to Hawaii and four trips to Alaska.&nbsp; He did a lot of deer, turkey and antelope hunting with his son, John.&nbsp; He was probably most well known for his random acts of kindness which earned him the Nebraska Good Neighbor Award in 1989.&nbsp; He donated a lot of his time to helping his neighbors by doing various tasks such as mowing lawns, hauling trash, and cutting firewood.&nbsp; He did all these things for people with no expectations.&nbsp; Ron just enjoyed helping others.&nbsp; His greatest joy in life were his grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp; Ron and Karen have seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, soon to be ten!Ron is survived by his wife, Karen, of Valentine, Nebraska; his daughter, Kim (Leonard) Appleman of Johnstown, Nebraska; his son, John (Twyla) Andrus of Yankton, South Dakota; grandchildren Jamie (Luke) Bisbee, Jeff (Heaven) Appleman, Katie (Evan) Winters, Ciara (Ryan) Lammers, Rylie Andrus, Bryson Andrus, and Jaden Appleman; great grandchildren Isaac, Natalie, Owen, Blakelee, Brinlee, Johnna, Mason, Blake, and Preston; and his sister, Karen (Richard) Ormesher of Valentine, Nebraska.Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ralph.Graveside services for Ron Andrus, age 80, of Valentine, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine.&nbsp; Public visitation will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine.&nbsp;

Ronald John Andrus  (1940-2020)

Jean Marlene Atkins age 73 of Broken Bow, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Callaway good Life Center in Callaway, Nebraska.

Marlene was born in Maryville, Missouri to Leland and Colene (Ridlon) Bohart of Maitland, Missouri on April 14, 1947.&nbsp; She was joined a few years later by a sister named Vickie.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm near Maitland and graduated from Nodaway-Holt High School in 1965.&nbsp; She attended one year of college at Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri.

Marlene married the local renegade, Maurice Atkins, on April 2, 1966.&nbsp; Maurice had been drafted into the army and was soon to be stationed in West Germany.&nbsp; Marlene joined him there in August of 1966 and a son, J.B., was born to them while stationed there on active duty.&nbsp; Upon fulfilling Maurice’s obligation to the US Army, they returned to Maitland in November of 1967.

The Atkins family moved to Fairfax, Missouri in December of 1968 where two more sons joined them – Aaron in 1970 and Ryan in 1973.&nbsp; While in the Fairfax community, both Marlene and Maurice rededicated their lives to Christ at the Fairfax Baptist Church.&nbsp; They farmed at Fairfax until 1979 when they moved to a purchased farm at Barnard, Missouri.&nbsp; They moved their membership at the Fairfax Baptist Church to the Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville, Missouri.

As Marlene’s children graduated from school, she began taking classes in computer operations at VoTech in Maryville MO.&nbsp; These classes prepared her for the transition from fulltime mom to fulltime employment.&nbsp; Upon graduation, she went to work at a doctor’s office in Maryville MO.&nbsp; She later went to work at another doctor’s office in Mound City MO and followed that employment with a job at the Maitland Farmers Bank in Maitland MO, as a teller.

As grandchildren began to arrive, Marlene became more involved in their lives.&nbsp; Eventually moving to Broken Bow NE, with Maurice, to be closer to her favorite grandchildren (inside family joke) Sterling and Jayde Atkins, son and daughter of J.B. and Sonya Atkins.&nbsp; She began her new life in Broken Bow as a para at Broken Bow Public Schools where she could see her grandchildren almost every day.&nbsp; She eventually took a job with the County Assessor’s office where she met her new best friend – Judy Taylor.&nbsp; Marlene’s kind-hearted behavior helped her make friends throughout the county courthouse.&nbsp; Marlene and Maurice also began attending the Berean Church while in Broken Bow where they were able to attend the baptism of both Sterling and Jayde which meant a lot to Marlene.

Marlene retired from the Assessor’s office in June of 2015.&nbsp; She was able to fill in the gaps with travels to her grandchildren in Missouri – Kaitlyn and Megan from Aaron and Cathy Atkins, and Ashlee Atkins from Ryan and Janet Atkins as well as step-grandsons Jeremy and Eric Gabelmann.&nbsp; These trips included lots of softball games as well as dance recitals and the always exciting Christmas get-togethers with both families.&nbsp; Marlene was also very active within the Berean Bible Church of Broken Bow.&nbsp; She was a great witness for Jesus and lived her life as an example of such.

Marlene enjoyed traveling in her retirement.&nbsp; She particularly loved traveling through the mountains.&nbsp; She peacefully passed to God’s kingdom at Callaway Good Life Center on October 17, 2020.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Berean Bible Church in Broken Bow with Pastor Tyce Jensen and Pastor Larry DeMoss officiating. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Broken Bow EMT’s.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd&nbsp;from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. 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. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.

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 </figure>Jean Marlene Atkins age 73 of Broken Bow, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Callaway good Life Center in Callaway, Nebraska.Marlene was born in Maryville, Missouri to Leland and Colene (Ridlon) Bohart of Maitland, Missouri on April 14, 1947.&nbsp; She was joined a few years later by a sister named Vickie.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm near Maitland and graduated from Nodaway-Holt High School in 1965.&nbsp; She attended one year of college at Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri.Marlene married the local renegade, Maurice Atkins, on April 2, 1966.&nbsp; Maurice had been drafted into the army and was soon to be stationed in West Germany.&nbsp; Marlene joined him there in August of 1966 and a son, J.B., was born to them while stationed there on active duty.&nbsp; Upon fulfilling Maurice’s obligation to the US Army, they returned to Maitland in November of 1967.The Atkins family moved to Fairfax, Missouri in December of 1968 where two more sons joined them – Aaron in 1970 and Ryan in 1973.&nbsp; While in the Fairfax community, both Marlene and Maurice rededicated their lives to Christ at the Fairfax Baptist Church.&nbsp; They farmed at Fairfax until 1979 when they moved to a purchased farm at Barnard, Missouri.&nbsp; They moved their membership at the Fairfax Baptist Church to the Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville, Missouri.As Marlene’s children graduated from school, she began taking classes in computer operations at VoTech in Maryville MO.&nbsp; These classes prepared her for the transition from fulltime mom to fulltime employment.&nbsp; Upon graduation, she went to work at a doctor’s office in Maryville MO.&nbsp; She later went to work at another doctor’s office in Mound City MO and followed that employment with a job at the Maitland Farmers Bank in Maitland MO, as a teller.As grandchildren began to arrive, Marlene became more involved in their lives.&nbsp; Eventually moving to Broken Bow NE, with Maurice, to be closer to her favorite grandchildren (inside family joke) Sterling and Jayde Atkins, son and daughter of J.B. and Sonya Atkins.&nbsp; She began her new life in Broken Bow as a para at Broken Bow Public Schools where she could see her grandchildren almost every day.&nbsp; She eventually took a job with the County Assessor’s office where she met her new best friend – Judy Taylor.&nbsp; Marlene’s kind-hearted behavior helped her make friends throughout the county courthouse.&nbsp; Marlene and Maurice also began attending the Berean Church while in Broken Bow where they were able to attend the baptism of both Sterling and Jayde which meant a lot to Marlene.Marlene retired from the Assessor’s office in June of 2015.&nbsp; She was able to fill in the gaps with travels to her grandchildren in Missouri – Kaitlyn and Megan from Aaron and Cathy Atkins, and Ashlee Atkins from Ryan and Janet Atkins as well as step-grandsons Jeremy and Eric Gabelmann.&nbsp; These trips included lots of softball games as well as dance recitals and the always exciting Christmas get-togethers with both families.&nbsp; Marlene was also very active within the Berean Bible Church of Broken Bow.&nbsp; She was a great witness for Jesus and lived her life as an example of such.Marlene enjoyed traveling in her retirement.&nbsp; She particularly loved traveling through the mountains.&nbsp; She peacefully passed to God’s kingdom at Callaway Good Life Center on October 17, 2020.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Berean Bible Church in Broken Bow with Pastor Tyce Jensen and Pastor Larry DeMoss officiating. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Broken Bow EMT’s. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd&nbsp;from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. 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. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.Jean is survived by her husband Maurice of Broken Bow, three sons James&nbsp; “J.B.” (Sonya) Atkins, of Broken Bow, Aaron (Cathy) Atkins of Columbia, MO, and Ryan (Janet) Atkins of O’Fallon MO, six grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and a sister Vickie (Bob) Martin of Maitland, MO.Jean was preceded in death by her parents Leland and Colene (Ridlon) Bohart, and a grandson Sterling Atkins.

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