Joy Adkisson, age 71, of Sutherland, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 31, 2020.

Joy was born in North Platte to George and Hazel Himmerite on March 9, 1949.&nbsp; She grew up between North Platte and Hershey and graduated from North Platte High School in 1967.&nbsp; She then attended Beauty School in North Platte and later received her CNA license.&nbsp; Joy moved to Sutherland in 1997.

Joy loved her family, especially her cat, Scott, who was her pride and joy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Hazel Himmerite; and uncle, John Effenbeck.

Joy is survived by her children, Kimberly (Kenneth) Hicks, of North Platte and Toni (Marie) Venzor and Todd (Crystal) Adkisson, all of Sutherland; grandchildren, Nathan, Shane and Stephen Adkisson, Mia Lopez, Andrea Venzor and Lukas Davis; great-granddaughter, Rose Adkisson; sister, Pam (Mike) Brosseau, of North Platte; aunt, Lila Effenbeck, of North Platte; nieces, Alicia (Nate) Shirley, of Maywood, and Amber (Aaron) Sundberg, of Lincoln; and great nephew, Colin Sundberg, who called Joy "The Cookie Lady"; as well as her cat, Scott, and other family.

In keeping with Joy’s wishes, cremation was chosen and there will be no services.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to Paws-itive Partners. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Joy Adkisson, age 71, of Sutherland, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 31, 2020.Joy was born in North Platte to George and Hazel Himmerite on March 9, 1949.&nbsp; She grew up between North Platte and Hershey and graduated from North Platte High School in 1967.&nbsp; She then attended Beauty School in North Platte and later received her CNA license.&nbsp; Joy moved to Sutherland in 1997.Joy loved her family, especially her cat, Scott, who was her pride and joy.She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Hazel Himmerite; and uncle, John Effenbeck.Joy is survived by her children, Kimberly (Kenneth) Hicks, of North Platte and Toni (Marie) Venzor and Todd (Crystal) Adkisson, all of Sutherland; grandchildren, Nathan, Shane and Stephen Adkisson, Mia Lopez, Andrea Venzor and Lukas Davis; great-granddaughter, Rose Adkisson; sister, Pam (Mike) Brosseau, of North Platte; aunt, Lila Effenbeck, of North Platte; nieces, Alicia (Nate) Shirley, of Maywood, and Amber (Aaron) Sundberg, of Lincoln; and great nephew, Colin Sundberg, who called Joy "The Cookie Lady"; as well as her cat, Scott, and other family.In keeping with Joy’s wishes, cremation was chosen and there will be no services.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to Paws-itive Partners. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Joy Adkisson (1949-2020)

Helen Elaine Jorges, age 94, passed away at the Elwood Care Center on July 22, 2020.&nbsp; She was born April 25, 1926 in rural Eustis, Nebraska to Charley and Henrietta (Fasse) Hueftle.&nbsp; She attended school and graduated from Eustis Public School with the class of 1943.

Following graduation, she worked for a number of years at the Gauger Store in Eustis.&nbsp; It was during this time she met Herman Jorges, Junior (JR) from Elwood.&nbsp; He went off to the Korean War and she waited for his return.&nbsp; They were married on October 28, 1956, at the Methodist Church in Eustis.&nbsp; They made their home in Elwood and started their family.&nbsp; Two children were born to this union, daughter Beverly and son Kim.&nbsp; During this time period she worked at the Elwood Care Home as the head of housekeeping for 30 years.&nbsp; She retired in 2001.

Helen was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren in all of their activities.&nbsp; She loved her Elwood Pirates and Nebraska Cornhuskers and especially cheering on her favorite players/runners throughout the years.&nbsp; Even at the age of 93 she was cheering on the Pirates.&nbsp; She enjoyed time spent in her garden and working in her flowers.&nbsp; She loved to can all types of items from her garden as well as making homemade noodles and pretzels.

She was very social and enjoyed her monthly card group of pinochle, was a member of the United Methodists Church, Women’s Society of the Elwood Methodist Church and enjoyed traveling.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband Herman (JR) Jorges; sister Ruby Axtell; brother Harold Hueftle and granddaughter Brittany Engen.

Survivors include her daughter Beverly Ellenbecker and husband Mike of Fargo ND; son Kim Jorges and wife Shelly of Johnson Lake; grandchildren Phillip, Nathan, Cassie, Ty and Trevor; as well many nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to the Elwood Booster Club, Elwood United Methodist Church or Elwood Care Center.&nbsp; Services will be held Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elwood United Methodist Church with Pastor Darrel Wissmann officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Elwood Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation with family present will be Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Elwood United Methodist Church.

In compliance with the CDC and State of Nebraska, if you plan to attend visitation or funeral service, please practice safe social distancing, keeping 6ft from those that do not reside in the same household as you. Masks are encouraged but not required.

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 </figure>Helen Elaine Jorges, age 94, passed away at the Elwood Care Center on July 22, 2020.&nbsp; She was born April 25, 1926 in rural Eustis, Nebraska to Charley and Henrietta (Fasse) Hueftle.&nbsp; She attended school and graduated from Eustis Public School with the class of 1943.Following graduation, she worked for a number of years at the Gauger Store in Eustis.&nbsp; It was during this time she met Herman Jorges, Junior (JR) from Elwood.&nbsp; He went off to the Korean War and she waited for his return.&nbsp; They were married on October 28, 1956, at the Methodist Church in Eustis.&nbsp; They made their home in Elwood and started their family.&nbsp; Two children were born to this union, daughter Beverly and son Kim.&nbsp; During this time period she worked at the Elwood Care Home as the head of housekeeping for 30 years.&nbsp; She retired in 2001.Helen was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren in all of their activities.&nbsp; She loved her Elwood Pirates and Nebraska Cornhuskers and especially cheering on her favorite players/runners throughout the years.&nbsp; Even at the age of 93 she was cheering on the Pirates.&nbsp; She enjoyed time spent in her garden and working in her flowers.&nbsp; She loved to can all types of items from her garden as well as making homemade noodles and pretzels.She was very social and enjoyed her monthly card group of pinochle, was a member of the United Methodists Church, Women’s Society of the Elwood Methodist Church and enjoyed traveling.She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband Herman (JR) Jorges; sister Ruby Axtell; brother Harold Hueftle and granddaughter Brittany Engen.Survivors include her daughter Beverly Ellenbecker and husband Mike of Fargo ND; son Kim Jorges and wife Shelly of Johnson Lake; grandchildren Phillip, Nathan, Cassie, Ty and Trevor; as well many nieces and nephews.Memorials are suggested to the Elwood Booster Club, Elwood United Methodist Church or Elwood Care Center.&nbsp; Services will be held Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elwood United Methodist Church with Pastor Darrel Wissmann officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Elwood Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation with family present will be Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Elwood United Methodist Church.In compliance with the CDC and State of Nebraska, if you plan to attend visitation or funeral service, please practice safe social distancing, keeping 6ft from those that do not reside in the same household as you. Masks are encouraged but not required.

Helen Elaine Jorges (1926-2020)

Floyd L. Gengenbach of Eustis passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Elwood Care Center at the age of 97. 

Floyd was born July 2, 1923 to Gottlob and Emma (Gruber) Gengenbach at their farm home northeast of Eustis.&nbsp; Floyd was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eustis.&nbsp; Floyd attended Dawson County Rural School District #70 and graduated from Eustis High School with the class of 1940.&nbsp; Following graduation, he attended electrical school and was certified as an electrician.&nbsp; Electricity was just becoming available in the area due to the Tri-County project, and he did the electrical wiring for many of the farms in the area.&nbsp; He also started farming with his father following high school and that was his occupation throughout his adult life. 

Floyd was united in marriage to Bernice Gates on June 21, 1953 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with three children, Michael, Marilyn and Marc.&nbsp; Floyd was a life long member of St. John's Lutheran Church and became involved in the mission of the church by teaching Sunday School for over 40 years.&nbsp; He was a member of the church choir for more than 50 years and served as secretary of the Congregation Council for several years.&nbsp; During his youth he was involved in Luther League, where he held offices in the local group and at the District and Federation levels.&nbsp; He enjoyed taking part in Bible Camp and attended International League Conventions in various parts of the United States.&nbsp; Floyd was part the community by serving on the Dawson County Extension Board, the Board of Directors of Farmland Service Coop of Gothenburg (now Country Partners Coop) and the Farmers Elevator Board in Eustis.&nbsp; He served on the Dawson County Farm Bureau Board, was a board member of the Eustis Senior Center and volunteered many hours with maintenance at the Center. Part of his volunteer service at the Center was to help make the ice cream for the monthly birthday observances (which he did for over ten years), and to help with the noodle making for many years. 

His hobbies were farm work and working in the shop with metal.&nbsp; He fixed all of the breakdowns on machinery, but he also was creative with metal and made many improvements to his equipment.&nbsp; He was very particular and focused in his work, and enjoyed going to the iron pile and repairing rather than replacing.&nbsp; He enjoyed music and was a member of the Lion's Club Quartette along with Paul Grabenstein, Adolph Koch and Clarence Johnson, which sang for many events for several years. 

Floyd is survived by his wife, Bernice; children, Michael and wife Peggy of Eustis, Marilyn and husband Raymond Warren of Roseburg, OR and Marc and his wife Karen of Blair, NE; grandchildren: Megan and her husband Rudy Gonzales of Fort Worth, Texas, Michelle and her husband Matthew Paris of York, NE, Carissa and her husband Leandro Castro of Omaha, NE, Heidi and her husband USAF Jerod Hausmann of Omaha, NE, USAF Christopher Warren and his wife Kelsea of Popefield, NC, and USAF Matthew Warren of Kunsan, Korea; great grandsons Xavier Paris, Noah and Barrett Hausman; great granddaughters Izabelle Paris, Lea and Olivia Castro, Charlotte Warren; brother-in-law Wayne Janssen of Gothenburg and many nieces, nephews and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Gottlob and Emma Gengenbach; his brother Walter and his wife Mildred Gengenbach; and his sister Eileen Janssen.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church in Eustis, Eustis Senior Center or Trinity Lutheran Church in Gothenburg.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.&nbsp; 

Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Eustis East Cemetery with Pastor Steve Berke and Vicar Kathy Gundell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be Friday, July 24, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Floyd L. Gengenbach of Eustis passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Elwood Care Center at the age of 97. Floyd was born July 2, 1923 to Gottlob and Emma (Gruber) Gengenbach at their farm home northeast of Eustis.&nbsp; Floyd was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eustis.&nbsp; Floyd attended Dawson County Rural School District #70 and graduated from Eustis High School with the class of 1940.&nbsp; Following graduation, he attended electrical school and was certified as an electrician.&nbsp; Electricity was just becoming available in the area due to the Tri-County project, and he did the electrical wiring for many of the farms in the area.&nbsp; He also started farming with his father following high school and that was his occupation throughout his adult life. Floyd was united in marriage to Bernice Gates on June 21, 1953 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with three children, Michael, Marilyn and Marc.&nbsp; Floyd was a life long member of St. John's Lutheran Church and became involved in the mission of the church by teaching Sunday School for over 40 years.&nbsp; He was a member of the church choir for more than 50 years and served as secretary of the Congregation Council for several years.&nbsp; During his youth he was involved in Luther League, where he held offices in the local group and at the District and Federation levels.&nbsp; He enjoyed taking part in Bible Camp and attended International League Conventions in various parts of the United States.&nbsp; Floyd was part the community by serving on the Dawson County Extension Board, the Board of Directors of Farmland Service Coop of Gothenburg (now Country Partners Coop) and the Farmers Elevator Board in Eustis.&nbsp; He served on the Dawson County Farm Bureau Board, was a board member of the Eustis Senior Center and volunteered many hours with maintenance at the Center. Part of his volunteer service at the Center was to help make the ice cream for the monthly birthday observances (which he did for over ten years), and to help with the noodle making for many years. His hobbies were farm work and working in the shop with metal.&nbsp; He fixed all of the breakdowns on machinery, but he also was creative with metal and made many improvements to his equipment.&nbsp; He was very particular and focused in his work, and enjoyed going to the iron pile and repairing rather than replacing.&nbsp; He enjoyed music and was a member of the Lion's Club Quartette along with Paul Grabenstein, Adolph Koch and Clarence Johnson, which sang for many events for several years. Floyd is survived by his wife, Bernice; children, Michael and wife Peggy of Eustis, Marilyn and husband Raymond Warren of Roseburg, OR and Marc and his wife Karen of Blair, NE; grandchildren: Megan and her husband Rudy Gonzales of Fort Worth, Texas, Michelle and her husband Matthew Paris of York, NE, Carissa and her husband Leandro Castro of Omaha, NE, Heidi and her husband USAF Jerod Hausmann of Omaha, NE, USAF Christopher Warren and his wife Kelsea of Popefield, NC, and USAF Matthew Warren of Kunsan, Korea; great grandsons Xavier Paris, Noah and Barrett Hausman; great granddaughters Izabelle Paris, Lea and Olivia Castro, Charlotte Warren; brother-in-law Wayne Janssen of Gothenburg and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Gottlob and Emma Gengenbach; his brother Walter and his wife Mildred Gengenbach; and his sister Eileen Janssen.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church in Eustis, Eustis Senior Center or Trinity Lutheran Church in Gothenburg.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Eustis East Cemetery with Pastor Steve Berke and Vicar Kathy Gundell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be Friday, July 24, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

Floyd L. Gengenbach (1923-2020)

Douglas "Doug" L. Patterson age 98 of Grant Died Friday, July 24th 2020 at the Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant. Funeral; Services will be Thursday, July 30th at 9:30 am MDT from Grace Point church with the Rev Curtis Tschetter Officiating Visitation will be Wednesday, July 29th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel. 

Burial will be at 1:00 pm CDT in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery, at Maxwell NE.&nbsp; Military Honors by the Keith County Honor Guard A memorial has been established to Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant.&nbsp; Funeral Services will be live streamed.&nbsp; Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Douglas "Doug" L. Patterson age 98 of Grant Died Friday, July 24th 2020 at the Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant. Funeral; Services will be Thursday, July 30th at 9:30 am MDT from Grace Point church with the Rev Curtis Tschetter Officiating Visitation will be Wednesday, July 29th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at 1:00 pm CDT in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery, at Maxwell NE.&nbsp; Military Honors by the Keith County Honor Guard A memorial has been established to Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant.&nbsp; Funeral Services will be live streamed.&nbsp; Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Douglas 'Doug' L. Patterson Services

Shanan Rae (David) Pollmann was born on May 30th, 1971, at Dundy County Hospital to Mike and Cathy (Lutz) David.&nbsp; She entered the family of two sisters, Brigitte and Stefani, being the baby of the family until her brother, Kendall, was born.&nbsp; Shanan graduated from Dundy County High School in 1989.&nbsp; She excelled in basketball and volleyball, but participated in almost every activity there was.&nbsp; She loved her many high school friends and enjoyed reminiscing on all of the fond memories made with them. Shanan attended Nebraska Wesleyan College for one semester before deciding to transfer to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she would graduate with a bachelors in psychology in the fall of 1994.&nbsp; She then continued her education in psychology in the Kansas State University Master’s program. On April 1, 1995, Shanan married Stephen Pollmann in Benkelman, Nebraska.&nbsp; They lived in Manhattan, Kansas, where their son Hayden was born.&nbsp; They settled in Wauneta, Nebraska, and the home she made for them was always filled with Hayden’s friends during his school years. Shanan recently moved to Benkelman, Nebraska, where she helped to take care of her family and the farm. Shanan had a long resume of work places with her most recent being at the Ralph Lauren in Gretna, Nebraska.&nbsp; Shanan made many priceless friendships there and continued to keep in touch years after employment. In 2009, Shanan created “Everything You Imagine” an event planning business centered around weddings.&nbsp; This was her pride and joy.&nbsp; She gained a reputation for the beauty and elegance of her weddings.&nbsp; Her true gifts were creating exquisite flower arrangements and the ability to turn any old, ugly building into a wonderful venue. Family was always very important to Shanan and the love she bestowed upon us is something we will always cherish. Shanan was preceded in death by her grandparents: Carl and Jean Lutz, and Don David; uncle and aunt: Don and Loraine Osborn. Survivors include: Son: Hayden Pollmann of Kansas City, KS, Parents: Mike and Cathy David of Benkelman, NE, Grandmother: Elmira David of Goodland, KS, Sister: Stefani David of Playa Del Rey, CA, Sister: Brigitte Holtmeier and husband Doug, and their sons Blake and Brady of Kearney, NE, Brother: Kendall David of Benkelman, NE. Funeral Services for Shanan will be held at the River Rock Ranch (33483 River Road, Benkelman, NE) at 5:30 p.m. MST on Friday, July 24, 2020, with Pastor Doug Hjelmstad officiating.&nbsp; An outdoor venue is planned with masks available. Inurnment will be held at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, NE.

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 </figure>Shanan Rae (David) Pollmann was born on May 30th, 1971, at Dundy County Hospital to Mike and Cathy (Lutz) David.&nbsp; She entered the family of two sisters, Brigitte and Stefani, being the baby of the family until her brother, Kendall, was born.&nbsp; Shanan graduated from Dundy County High School in 1989.&nbsp; She excelled in basketball and volleyball, but participated in almost every activity there was.&nbsp; She loved her many high school friends and enjoyed reminiscing on all of the fond memories made with them. Shanan attended Nebraska Wesleyan College for one semester before deciding to transfer to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she would graduate with a bachelors in psychology in the fall of 1994.&nbsp; She then continued her education in psychology in the Kansas State University Master’s program. On April 1, 1995, Shanan married Stephen Pollmann in Benkelman, Nebraska.&nbsp; They lived in Manhattan, Kansas, where their son Hayden was born.&nbsp; They settled in Wauneta, Nebraska, and the home she made for them was always filled with Hayden’s friends during his school years. Shanan recently moved to Benkelman, Nebraska, where she helped to take care of her family and the farm. Shanan had a long resume of work places with her most recent being at the Ralph Lauren in Gretna, Nebraska.&nbsp; Shanan made many priceless friendships there and continued to keep in touch years after employment. In 2009, Shanan created “Everything You Imagine” an event planning business centered around weddings.&nbsp; This was her pride and joy.&nbsp; She gained a reputation for the beauty and elegance of her weddings.&nbsp; Her true gifts were creating exquisite flower arrangements and the ability to turn any old, ugly building into a wonderful venue. Family was always very important to Shanan and the love she bestowed upon us is something we will always cherish. Shanan was preceded in death by her grandparents: Carl and Jean Lutz, and Don David; uncle and aunt: Don and Loraine Osborn. Survivors include: Son: Hayden Pollmann of Kansas City, KS, Parents: Mike and Cathy David of Benkelman, NE, Grandmother: Elmira David of Goodland, KS, Sister: Stefani David of Playa Del Rey, CA, Sister: Brigitte Holtmeier and husband Doug, and their sons Blake and Brady of Kearney, NE, Brother: Kendall David of Benkelman, NE. Funeral Services for Shanan will be held at the River Rock Ranch (33483 River Road, Benkelman, NE) at 5:30 p.m. MST on Friday, July 24, 2020, with Pastor Doug Hjelmstad officiating.&nbsp; An outdoor venue is planned with masks available. Inurnment will be held at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, NE.

Shanan Rae (David) Pollmann (1971-2020)

Memorial Services will be 10:30 Thursday July 30, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.&nbsp; Book signing will be Wednesday 9-5.

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 </figure>Memorial Services will be 10:30 Thursday July 30, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.&nbsp; Book signing will be Wednesday 9-5.

Alexander Michael Heiser Services

Lorretta A. Decker 81, of Kearney (formerly of Dannebrog &amp; Aurora) passed away with her loving family by her side at the Central Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Kearney on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

Loretta was born in Port Jervis, New York on April 5, 1939 to John &amp; Catherine (Hanks) McKinney.&nbsp; Loretta graduated from Grand Island Senior High, after which she met E. Eugene Hartman in Twin Falls, Idaho.&nbsp; They were married in San Antonio, Texas, on August 15, 1957, where Gene was stationed in the Army until his honorable discharge.&nbsp; The couple returned to Nebraska, where they became the loving parents of six children.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Loretta started several businesses during her lifetime, including an in-home daycare, a greeting card partnership, Avon sales, and Country Charm Gifts.&nbsp; Together, Loretta and Gene also owned The Orange Bowl Café in Fullerton and the Dan Dee Drive Inn in Dannebrog, which they ran from 1989 - 1997.&nbsp; After 42 years of marriage, Gene died on August 5, 1999.&nbsp;

Loretta married Glen Decker, Jr. on January 28, 2001, at a private home in Central City.&nbsp; They lived in Aurora and Henderson before moving to the Central Nebraska Veterans home in Grand Island, relocating to Kearney in 2019.&nbsp; Glen and Loretta enjoyed their nineteen years together traveling, enjoying family time, and caring deeply for each other with love and compassion.&nbsp;

A woman of faith, Loretta showed Christ’s love in her caring for others.&nbsp; She enjoyed writing, painting ceramics, gardening, cooking, dogs, and spending time with family.&nbsp; She sang throughout her life and especially enjoyed performing in Dannebrog’s Danish Hearts quartet.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Loretta’s memory is cherished by many, including her husband, Glen Decker, Jr. of Kearney; five children, their spouses, and grandchildren, Kenneth &amp; Dee Hartman of Overland Park, KS (Tanner, Connor, and Haley), Linda &amp; Dan Bornmann of Central City, NE (Lois, Caleb, and Wendy), Twyla &amp; John Andrus of Yankton, SD (Ciara, Bryson, and Rylee), Lois &amp; James Wies of Lincoln, NE (Marcella and Anne), and Janice &amp; Keith Manka of Grand Island, NE (Nathan and Kenley);&nbsp; and three sisters, Diane Hollifield of Meridian, Idaho, Beth Zuehlke of Fostoria, Ohio and Peg McKinney of Fostoria, Ohio.&nbsp;

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene; son, Johnny Hartman; and sisters, Virginia Krolikowski and Kathleen Tibbs.&nbsp;

A memorial service will be held Monday, July 27, 2020 at the Third City Christian Church of Grand Island at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Scott Jones.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Dannebrog.&nbsp; The family respectfully requests the wearing of facial masks and the practicing of social distancing.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lorretta A. Decker 81, of Kearney (formerly of Dannebrog &amp; Aurora) passed away with her loving family by her side at the Central Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Kearney on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.Loretta was born in Port Jervis, New York on April 5, 1939 to John &amp; Catherine (Hanks) McKinney.&nbsp; Loretta graduated from Grand Island Senior High, after which she met E. Eugene Hartman in Twin Falls, Idaho.&nbsp; They were married in San Antonio, Texas, on August 15, 1957, where Gene was stationed in the Army until his honorable discharge.&nbsp; The couple returned to Nebraska, where they became the loving parents of six children.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Loretta started several businesses during her lifetime, including an in-home daycare, a greeting card partnership, Avon sales, and Country Charm Gifts.&nbsp; Together, Loretta and Gene also owned The Orange Bowl Café in Fullerton and the Dan Dee Drive Inn in Dannebrog, which they ran from 1989 - 1997.&nbsp; After 42 years of marriage, Gene died on August 5, 1999.&nbsp;Loretta married Glen Decker, Jr. on January 28, 2001, at a private home in Central City.&nbsp; They lived in Aurora and Henderson before moving to the Central Nebraska Veterans home in Grand Island, relocating to Kearney in 2019.&nbsp; Glen and Loretta enjoyed their nineteen years together traveling, enjoying family time, and caring deeply for each other with love and compassion.&nbsp;A woman of faith, Loretta showed Christ’s love in her caring for others.&nbsp; She enjoyed writing, painting ceramics, gardening, cooking, dogs, and spending time with family.&nbsp; She sang throughout her life and especially enjoyed performing in Dannebrog’s Danish Hearts quartet.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loretta’s memory is cherished by many, including her husband, Glen Decker, Jr. of Kearney; five children, their spouses, and grandchildren, Kenneth &amp; Dee Hartman of Overland Park, KS (Tanner, Connor, and Haley), Linda &amp; Dan Bornmann of Central City, NE (Lois, Caleb, and Wendy), Twyla &amp; John Andrus of Yankton, SD (Ciara, Bryson, and Rylee), Lois &amp; James Wies of Lincoln, NE (Marcella and Anne), and Janice &amp; Keith Manka of Grand Island, NE (Nathan and Kenley);&nbsp; and three sisters, Diane Hollifield of Meridian, Idaho, Beth Zuehlke of Fostoria, Ohio and Peg McKinney of Fostoria, Ohio.&nbsp;Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene; son, Johnny Hartman; and sisters, Virginia Krolikowski and Kathleen Tibbs.&nbsp;A memorial service will be held Monday, July 27, 2020 at the Third City Christian Church of Grand Island at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Scott Jones.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Dannebrog.&nbsp; The family respectfully requests the wearing of facial masks and the practicing of social distancing.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lorretta A. Decker (1939-2020)

Esther L. Tuma, 86 of Cotesfield, died on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Valley View Senior Village in Ord.

Esther was born on April 20, 1934 to John &amp; Mary (Christensen) Burson in Burwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; She attended District 54 in Garfield County.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Richard Tuma on August 20, 1952 in Ord, Nebraska. She was a busy farm wife and homemaker.&nbsp; She was a member of the Cotesfield United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She served on the Howard County Extension Club/Board and was a Howard County Red Cross Chairman.&nbsp; She was a 4-H leader and FFA Sponsor.&nbsp; She owned the ET Eatery Food Stand at the Howard County Fair.&nbsp; Esther was a wedding coordinator and Caterer.&nbsp; She was a Home Interiors Consultant for 35 years.&nbsp; Her hobbies included cooking, baking, floral arranging, sewing, crafting, and gardening.&nbsp; She was a caregiver for Diane and David and their children during a difficult time.&nbsp;

Those left to cherish her memory include her son and daughter-in-law, David&nbsp; and Barbara Tuma of Elba; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Don Gorecki of Farwell, Peggy and Kevin Jorgensen of Grand Island, Melanie and David Weeks of Hastings; foster child, Matt Fieldgrove of Arizona; grandchildren and their spouses, Laura and T.J. Oltman of Springhill, TN, Andrew Gorecki of Farwell, Brandon and Tina Tuma of Ashton, Kayann and David Skibinski of Loup City, Denise and Ryan Kucera of Ravenna, Stefanie Tuma of Hastings, Markus Tuma of Elba, Scott and Lindsey Jorgensen of Paxton, Sarah Jorgensen of Omaha, Audrey Weeks of Hastings; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Evan, Kaylee, and Mallory Tuma, Raegan Skibinski, Allison and Caden Moderow, Willa Kucera, Jacelyn and Natalie Jorgensen; step-great-grandchildren, Austin and Kaitlyn Skibinski, Blake Moderow; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Leo Ulmer of Grand Island.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Patricia; daughter-in-law, Diane; brothers, Loyd, Herman, Evert, Russell; and sister, Hazel Dvoracek.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.&nbsp; Carol and Tom Schroeder will be officiating. Interment will be in the Cotesfield Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00-7:30 P.M. on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.&nbsp; 

CDC guidelines will be followed. The funeral service will be live-streamed beginning at 10:30 A.M. on the Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Facebook page.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Cotesfield Cemetery or&nbsp;the family’s choice.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Esther L. Tuma, 86 of Cotesfield, died on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Valley View Senior Village in Ord.Esther was born on April 20, 1934 to John &amp; Mary (Christensen) Burson in Burwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; She attended District 54 in Garfield County.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Richard Tuma on August 20, 1952 in Ord, Nebraska. She was a busy farm wife and homemaker.&nbsp; She was a member of the Cotesfield United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She served on the Howard County Extension Club/Board and was a Howard County Red Cross Chairman.&nbsp; She was a 4-H leader and FFA Sponsor.&nbsp; She owned the ET Eatery Food Stand at the Howard County Fair.&nbsp; Esther was a wedding coordinator and Caterer.&nbsp; She was a Home Interiors Consultant for 35 years.&nbsp; Her hobbies included cooking, baking, floral arranging, sewing, crafting, and gardening.&nbsp; She was a caregiver for Diane and David and their children during a difficult time.&nbsp;Those left to cherish her memory include her son and daughter-in-law, David&nbsp; and Barbara Tuma of Elba; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Don Gorecki of Farwell, Peggy and Kevin Jorgensen of Grand Island, Melanie and David Weeks of Hastings; foster child, Matt Fieldgrove of Arizona; grandchildren and their spouses, Laura and T.J. Oltman of Springhill, TN, Andrew Gorecki of Farwell, Brandon and Tina Tuma of Ashton, Kayann and David Skibinski of Loup City, Denise and Ryan Kucera of Ravenna, Stefanie Tuma of Hastings, Markus Tuma of Elba, Scott and Lindsey Jorgensen of Paxton, Sarah Jorgensen of Omaha, Audrey Weeks of Hastings; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Evan, Kaylee, and Mallory Tuma, Raegan Skibinski, Allison and Caden Moderow, Willa Kucera, Jacelyn and Natalie Jorgensen; step-great-grandchildren, Austin and Kaitlyn Skibinski, Blake Moderow; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Leo Ulmer of Grand Island.Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Patricia; daughter-in-law, Diane; brothers, Loyd, Herman, Evert, Russell; and sister, Hazel Dvoracek.Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.&nbsp; Carol and Tom Schroeder will be officiating. Interment will be in the Cotesfield Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00-7:30 P.M. on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.&nbsp; CDC guidelines will be followed. The funeral service will be live-streamed beginning at 10:30 A.M. on the Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Facebook page.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Cotesfield Cemetery or&nbsp;the family’s choice.&nbsp;

Esther L. (Burson) Tuma (1934-2020)

Loneta L. Olvey, 80 of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at the Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE Loneta was born December 14, 1939, in Perkins County, Nebraska, to Carl and Gertrude (Pankonin) Mosel.&nbsp; She graduated from Grant High School with the class of 1957. On June 20, 1959, Loneta was united in marriage to Merrill "Ollie" Olvey, in Lincoln.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with three children, Toni, Tammy, and Merrill Jr. Loneta was a woman of great faith, which shaped the kind of wife and mother she was.&nbsp; It was important to Loneta that she impart the faith to her children, and live the faith as best she could in life. Loneta loved spending time outdoors, traveling and camping.&nbsp; She also enjoyed sewing, quilting and a good book. Loneta was preceded in death by her husband, Merrill "Ollie" Olvey; and son, Merrill Olvey Jr. Survivors include her daughters, Toni Flohr of Alma, KS, Tammy (Tom) Lore of Alliance; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Mosel of Grant; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ogallala; 32695 Road 768, Ogallala, NE, 69153.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com. Services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church south of Ogallala with Pastor Wayne Pick officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Loneta L. Olvey, 80 of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at the Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE Loneta was born December 14, 1939, in Perkins County, Nebraska, to Carl and Gertrude (Pankonin) Mosel.&nbsp; She graduated from Grant High School with the class of 1957. On June 20, 1959, Loneta was united in marriage to Merrill "Ollie" Olvey, in Lincoln.&nbsp; Their union was blessed with three children, Toni, Tammy, and Merrill Jr. Loneta was a woman of great faith, which shaped the kind of wife and mother she was.&nbsp; It was important to Loneta that she impart the faith to her children, and live the faith as best she could in life. Loneta loved spending time outdoors, traveling and camping.&nbsp; She also enjoyed sewing, quilting and a good book. Loneta was preceded in death by her husband, Merrill "Ollie" Olvey; and son, Merrill Olvey Jr. Survivors include her daughters, Toni Flohr of Alma, KS, Tammy (Tom) Lore of Alliance; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Mosel of Grant; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ogallala; 32695 Road 768, Ogallala, NE, 69153.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com. Services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church south of Ogallala with Pastor Wayne Pick officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Loneta L. Olvey (1939-2020)

Lucille Maurine McBride was born Sept. 25, 1920, to Merle (Williams) Porter and Ed Porter north of Wauneta on what would be remembered as the Wesley Wheeler farm. At the age of three she, her parents and sister, Lois (eight years older) moved to a farm in the Eden Precinct of Hitchcock County southwest of Wauneta and there resided for all of her childhood and most of her adulthood.&nbsp; When Lucille was eight years old her mother passed away. She attended Eden School District #54 one mile west of the farmstead through all her grade school years.&nbsp; She then attended Wauneta Rural High School and graduated with the class of 1937.&nbsp; She was very active in many school activities, especially any that involved music.&nbsp; She became acquainted with Vearl McBride and eventually they married on Aug. 18, 1939 in Stratton.&nbsp; The couple immediately moved to Denver, a move because of employment.&nbsp; They lived in Denver until March of 1943.&nbsp; During that time, in 1941, their first son, Lynn, was born.&nbsp; In 1943 the McBrides moved back to the home place and farmed for many years.&nbsp; During that time, in 1945, their second son, Vaughn was born in McCook.&nbsp; Lucille was a vital part of the farming operation, became well known for her ability to manage a household, distinguished herself with her cooking and canning abilities and at the same time was a vital member of the Eden Sunshine Club, building a cherished relationship with neighborhood ladies.&nbsp; Also during those years she managed the family while being employed in Wauneta, first at Hoff’s Grocery, then at the Co-op Exchange Office. In 1965 Lucille and Vearl moved to Ogallala.&nbsp; While there she worked at TRW Corporation, was the head housekeeper at the Ramada Inn for five years and worked as a receptionist at a realtor’s office for a year.&nbsp; The McBrides moved back to Wauneta, a move back home supposedly for their retirement.&nbsp; Lucille, however, worked several years as a bookkeeper for the Jussel Oil Company. Lucille will undoubtedly be remembered most for her love of, and exceptional skills, in music. She was the community’s consummate pianist, playing for any service or occasion at which good music was wanted or needed. She spent many years as THE musician and accompanist for the Mt. Zion Methodist Church southwest of Wauneta, then for the United Methodist Church in town. She had the uncanny ability to, not only play a written piece of music but could play almost any song she had ever heard simply by ear. Her house and all surroundings were hardly ever devoid of the beautiful music she created. She very seldom missed church and held various offices over a large span of years (she was a diligent student of the Bible and wrote countless study guides and curricula for various church groups all the while.) Another love was writing a weekly column for the Wauneta Breeze, a relationship that lasted for some 20 years. The usual comment she received was, “I love your writing. Your column is the main reason I read the paper each week.” Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Vearl; her sister Lois, and her brother-in-law Ed Nowka; and as usual many other relatives. She is survived by her sons, Lynn and Vaughn.&nbsp; Additionally she is survived by Lynn’s wife Janie and granddaughters Mikki and Lori, who, in combination, blessed her with eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Vaughn and his wife Dee blessed her with two grandsons.&nbsp; She is survived by Darren McBride ad his wife Victoria; along with great-grandbabies Breanna and Jackson Brett.&nbsp; Lucille is also survived by Devon McBride and Mandy and Makenna Ring. Funeral service will be held Saturday July 25, 2020, 10:30 a.m. MT at the United Methodist Church of Wauneta, with Pastor Elias Mukindia officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta. Visitation will be held Friday afternoon, July 24, 2020, 2-6:00 P.M. at the funeral home in Wauneta. A Memorial has been suggested to the United Methodist Church of Wauneta Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lucille Maurine McBride was born Sept. 25, 1920, to Merle (Williams) Porter and Ed Porter north of Wauneta on what would be remembered as the Wesley Wheeler farm. At the age of three she, her parents and sister, Lois (eight years older) moved to a farm in the Eden Precinct of Hitchcock County southwest of Wauneta and there resided for all of her childhood and most of her adulthood.&nbsp; When Lucille was eight years old her mother passed away. She attended Eden School District #54 one mile west of the farmstead through all her grade school years.&nbsp; She then attended Wauneta Rural High School and graduated with the class of 1937.&nbsp; She was very active in many school activities, especially any that involved music.&nbsp; She became acquainted with Vearl McBride and eventually they married on Aug. 18, 1939 in Stratton.&nbsp; The couple immediately moved to Denver, a move because of employment.&nbsp; They lived in Denver until March of 1943.&nbsp; During that time, in 1941, their first son, Lynn, was born.&nbsp; In 1943 the McBrides moved back to the home place and farmed for many years.&nbsp; During that time, in 1945, their second son, Vaughn was born in McCook.&nbsp; Lucille was a vital part of the farming operation, became well known for her ability to manage a household, distinguished herself with her cooking and canning abilities and at the same time was a vital member of the Eden Sunshine Club, building a cherished relationship with neighborhood ladies.&nbsp; Also during those years she managed the family while being employed in Wauneta, first at Hoff’s Grocery, then at the Co-op Exchange Office. In 1965 Lucille and Vearl moved to Ogallala.&nbsp; While there she worked at TRW Corporation, was the head housekeeper at the Ramada Inn for five years and worked as a receptionist at a realtor’s office for a year.&nbsp; The McBrides moved back to Wauneta, a move back home supposedly for their retirement.&nbsp; Lucille, however, worked several years as a bookkeeper for the Jussel Oil Company. Lucille will undoubtedly be remembered most for her love of, and exceptional skills, in music. She was the community’s consummate pianist, playing for any service or occasion at which good music was wanted or needed. She spent many years as THE musician and accompanist for the Mt. Zion Methodist Church southwest of Wauneta, then for the United Methodist Church in town. She had the uncanny ability to, not only play a written piece of music but could play almost any song she had ever heard simply by ear. Her house and all surroundings were hardly ever devoid of the beautiful music she created. She very seldom missed church and held various offices over a large span of years (she was a diligent student of the Bible and wrote countless study guides and curricula for various church groups all the while.) Another love was writing a weekly column for the Wauneta Breeze, a relationship that lasted for some 20 years. The usual comment she received was, “I love your writing. Your column is the main reason I read the paper each week.” Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Vearl; her sister Lois, and her brother-in-law Ed Nowka; and as usual many other relatives. She is survived by her sons, Lynn and Vaughn.&nbsp; Additionally she is survived by Lynn’s wife Janie and granddaughters Mikki and Lori, who, in combination, blessed her with eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Vaughn and his wife Dee blessed her with two grandsons.&nbsp; She is survived by Darren McBride ad his wife Victoria; along with great-grandbabies Breanna and Jackson Brett.&nbsp; Lucille is also survived by Devon McBride and Mandy and Makenna Ring. Funeral service will be held Saturday July 25, 2020, 10:30 a.m. MT at the United Methodist Church of Wauneta, with Pastor Elias Mukindia officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta. Visitation will be held Friday afternoon, July 24, 2020, 2-6:00 P.M. at the funeral home in Wauneta. A Memorial has been suggested to the United Methodist Church of Wauneta Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lucille Maurine McBride (1920-2020)

Donajean Lorene Richards Sensel, age 97, went straight into the arms of God and then into the arms of her beloved husband Norris on July 16, 2020.&nbsp; Donajean was born in the Humboldt/Dawson, Nebraska area April 3, 1923, to S. E. and Tillie (Heim) Richards.&nbsp; The doctor could not get there so she was delivered by her dad.

In 1930 the family moved to a farm north of Culbertson.&nbsp; The family traveled across Nebraska in one of the first motor homes built. &nbsp;Donajean attended country school riding her pony, Topsy, to school each morning. &nbsp;On the farm she helped milk cows by hand, work in the fields, dress chickens and bake pies. &nbsp;During the war, Donajean worked at the Army Air Base in McCook.

On June 5, 1945, she was united in marriage to Norris Sensel at the family farm. &nbsp;For a short time the newlyweds lived in Mountain Home, Idaho, where Norris was stationed. &nbsp;They returned to Culbertson where Donajean lived the rest of her days here on Earth. &nbsp;She loved staying home and taking care of her family. &nbsp;Her passion was sewing, and she made many garments as well as altering many more.

She was the last living charter member of VFW Post Auxiliary 6219 and served in many positions.&nbsp; She was a member of Culbertson Trinity United Methodist Church.

Preceding her in death were her husband Norris, her parents, brother Harlan and sister Ramona and great-grandson Cody.

She is survived by her children Richard (Roma) Sensel and Maridee Lyster, 5 grandchildren, 11 1/2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M. (CT), Wednesday morning, July 22, 2020 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Culbertson with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in the Culbertson Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Herrmann - Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook; the family will be present from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Culbertson VFW Auxiliary 6219 or the Culbertson Ambulance Fund.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Donajean Lorene Richards Sensel, age 97, went straight into the arms of God and then into the arms of her beloved husband Norris on July 16, 2020.&nbsp; Donajean was born in the Humboldt/Dawson, Nebraska area April 3, 1923, to S. E. and Tillie (Heim) Richards.&nbsp; The doctor could not get there so she was delivered by her dad.In 1930 the family moved to a farm north of Culbertson.&nbsp; The family traveled across Nebraska in one of the first motor homes built. &nbsp;Donajean attended country school riding her pony, Topsy, to school each morning. &nbsp;On the farm she helped milk cows by hand, work in the fields, dress chickens and bake pies. &nbsp;During the war, Donajean worked at the Army Air Base in McCook.On June 5, 1945, she was united in marriage to Norris Sensel at the family farm. &nbsp;For a short time the newlyweds lived in Mountain Home, Idaho, where Norris was stationed. &nbsp;They returned to Culbertson where Donajean lived the rest of her days here on Earth. &nbsp;She loved staying home and taking care of her family. &nbsp;Her passion was sewing, and she made many garments as well as altering many more.She was the last living charter member of VFW Post Auxiliary 6219 and served in many positions.&nbsp; She was a member of Culbertson Trinity United Methodist Church.Preceding her in death were her husband Norris, her parents, brother Harlan and sister Ramona and great-grandson Cody.She is survived by her children Richard (Roma) Sensel and Maridee Lyster, 5 grandchildren, 11 1/2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M. (CT), Wednesday morning, July 22, 2020 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Culbertson with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in the Culbertson Cemetery.Visitation will be Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Herrmann - Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook; the family will be present from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Culbertson VFW Auxiliary 6219 or the Culbertson Ambulance Fund.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Donajean Lorene Richards Sensel (1923-2020)

Kenneth Patrick Brennan, age 50, of Trenton passed away at his home on July 18, 2020.&nbsp; He was born in Stratton, Nebraska on August 22, 1969 to John Edward and Anna Mae (Randall) Brennan.&nbsp; Kenneth went to school in Stratton graduating from Stratton High School in 1988.&nbsp; He then traveled to Salmon River, Idaho to attend a Hunting Guide School.

Kenneth returned to Nebraska and worked for Don Potthoff at Don’s Electric.&nbsp; He would eventually purchase the company and start KBOilfield Company.&nbsp; Kenneth’s family was his world and his great-nieces and nephews were known as “his crew”.&nbsp; He sponsored his nephew’s motor cross adventure, Gracie’s Suckers and also donated to many organizations around Trenton, especially if there were children or high school organizations.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, shooting sports and fishing.&nbsp; He would throw the Brennan Shindig BBQ’s which brought family and friends together.

He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Anna; three brothers: John William; Joseph Michael; Jacob Ray Brennan.

Kenneth is survived by two sisters: Carol and Nolan Hanes of Trenton; twin sister: Mary Brennan of McCook; four brothers: Bob (Linda) Brennan of Stratton; Buck (Cookie) Brennan of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Paul (Betty) Brennan of Grand Junction, Colorado; Frank (Kristie) Brennan of Medicine Bow, Wyoming; nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Memorial services will be held at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will take place at a future date. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials may be left in Kenneth’s name at Herrmann - Jones Funeral Chapel.&nbsp; Herrmann - Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Kenneth Patrick Brennan, age 50, of Trenton passed away at his home on July 18, 2020.&nbsp; He was born in Stratton, Nebraska on August 22, 1969 to John Edward and Anna Mae (Randall) Brennan.&nbsp; Kenneth went to school in Stratton graduating from Stratton High School in 1988.&nbsp; He then traveled to Salmon River, Idaho to attend a Hunting Guide School.Kenneth returned to Nebraska and worked for Don Potthoff at Don’s Electric.&nbsp; He would eventually purchase the company and start KBOilfield Company.&nbsp; Kenneth’s family was his world and his great-nieces and nephews were known as “his crew”.&nbsp; He sponsored his nephew’s motor cross adventure, Gracie’s Suckers and also donated to many organizations around Trenton, especially if there were children or high school organizations.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, shooting sports and fishing.&nbsp; He would throw the Brennan Shindig BBQ’s which brought family and friends together.He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Anna; three brothers: John William; Joseph Michael; Jacob Ray Brennan.Kenneth is survived by two sisters: Carol and Nolan Hanes of Trenton; twin sister: Mary Brennan of McCook; four brothers: Bob (Linda) Brennan of Stratton; Buck (Cookie) Brennan of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Paul (Betty) Brennan of Grand Junction, Colorado; Frank (Kristie) Brennan of Medicine Bow, Wyoming; nieces and nephews and a host of friends.Memorial services will be held at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will take place at a future date. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials may be left in Kenneth’s name at Herrmann - Jones Funeral Chapel.&nbsp; Herrmann - Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

Kenneth Patrick Brennan (1969-2020)

Muriel Harper, of North Platte, died at Centennial Park Retirement Village on Friday, July 24, 2020, at the age of 101.

Muriel was born at Linwood, Nebraska, to Fred and Anna Thomas on December 16, 1918.&nbsp; She grew up in Linwood where she attended the Congregational Church and graduated from high school in 1937.&nbsp; Muriel then moved to Omaha to attend Cosmetology School and after she was done she bought a beauty shop in David City.

Through Muriel’s job she met John Harper and the two were united in marriage on April 13, 1941, in Linwood.&nbsp; Since John worked for the U.P. Railroad, the couple made their home in North Platte.&nbsp; They had three children, John ‘Jack’, Bob and Diane, and Muriel stayed home with the kids but continued to do hair for her friends.

The Harper family enjoyed spending time together, fishing and camping. Muriel and John also enjoyed gardening, he gardened and she did the canning, and they loved dancing.&nbsp; Muriel also liked following the Huskers and loved cooking, baking and making peanut brittle.

Many people loose their health or memory as they get old, but not Muriel, her memory was sharp and her health was great due to her good genes and daily crossword puzzles.&nbsp; Muriel always wanted to live to be 100, and she did better than that and was very fortunate to live as long as she did!

Muriel was a member of U.T.U. Auxiliary Twin Rivers Lodge, U.P. Old Timers, and Order of Eastern Star Chapter #20 in David City for over 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and their son, John; son-in-law, Kim McNeel; her parents, Fred and Anna Thomas; brothers, Fredrick and Conrad Thomas; and sisters, Elaine Tiller and Betty Bartunek.

Muriel is survived by her children, Diane McNeel, of Littleton, CO, and Bob (Pat) Harper, of Hershey; grandchildren, Tami (David) Noe, Kerry (Mitch) Palin, Krista (Josh) Banks and Jay McNeel; great-grandchildren, Adam, Sean, Nolan and Gwyn; great great-grandkids, Savanah, Harper and Aiden; as well as other family.

Cremation was chosen and due to current circumstances, services will be held at a later date.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Fur the Love of Paws.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Muriel Harper, of North Platte, died at Centennial Park Retirement Village on Friday, July 24, 2020, at the age of 101.Muriel was born at Linwood, Nebraska, to Fred and Anna Thomas on December 16, 1918.&nbsp; She grew up in Linwood where she attended the Congregational Church and graduated from high school in 1937.&nbsp; Muriel then moved to Omaha to attend Cosmetology School and after she was done she bought a beauty shop in David City.Through Muriel’s job she met John Harper and the two were united in marriage on April 13, 1941, in Linwood.&nbsp; Since John worked for the U.P. Railroad, the couple made their home in North Platte.&nbsp; They had three children, John ‘Jack’, Bob and Diane, and Muriel stayed home with the kids but continued to do hair for her friends.The Harper family enjoyed spending time together, fishing and camping. Muriel and John also enjoyed gardening, he gardened and she did the canning, and they loved dancing.&nbsp; Muriel also liked following the Huskers and loved cooking, baking and making peanut brittle.Many people loose their health or memory as they get old, but not Muriel, her memory was sharp and her health was great due to her good genes and daily crossword puzzles.&nbsp; Muriel always wanted to live to be 100, and she did better than that and was very fortunate to live as long as she did!Muriel was a member of U.T.U. Auxiliary Twin Rivers Lodge, U.P. Old Timers, and Order of Eastern Star Chapter #20 in David City for over 60 years.She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and their son, John; son-in-law, Kim McNeel; her parents, Fred and Anna Thomas; brothers, Fredrick and Conrad Thomas; and sisters, Elaine Tiller and Betty Bartunek.Muriel is survived by her children, Diane McNeel, of Littleton, CO, and Bob (Pat) Harper, of Hershey; grandchildren, Tami (David) Noe, Kerry (Mitch) Palin, Krista (Josh) Banks and Jay McNeel; great-grandchildren, Adam, Sean, Nolan and Gwyn; great great-grandkids, Savanah, Harper and Aiden; as well as other family.Cremation was chosen and due to current circumstances, services will be held at a later date.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Fur the Love of Paws.&nbsp;

Muriel Harper (1918-2020)

Ray Robert Pierson, 89, long time Hershey Rancher passed away on July 23, 2020, at Sutherland, NE.&nbsp; He was born in Lincoln County April 5, 1931 to Clem L. Pierson and Lucina H. Pierson.

Ray is survived by his wife, Darlene Pierson; two sons Waldo R. Pierson and Wade C. Pierson.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences can be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; A Memorial Service will be at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Ray Robert Pierson, 89, long time Hershey Rancher passed away on July 23, 2020, at Sutherland, NE.&nbsp; He was born in Lincoln County April 5, 1931 to Clem L. Pierson and Lucina H. Pierson.Ray is survived by his wife, Darlene Pierson; two sons Waldo R. Pierson and Wade C. Pierson.He was preceded in death by his parents.Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences can be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; A Memorial Service will be at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Ray Robert Pierson (1931-2020)

Joyce A. Feeney, age 86, passed away July 22, 2020 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; She was born June 17, 1934 in Elm Creek, NE to Frank and Dorothy (Marr) Hughbanks.&nbsp; As a child she moved to a farm north of Maxwell and later the family moved into Maxwell.&nbsp; She attended Maxwell Public School and graduated in 1951.&nbsp; In 1952 she married John R. Feeney in Maxwell and lived in Baltimore while John was stationed there with the army.&nbsp; After John’s discharge they moved back to Maxwell where they raised their five children.&nbsp; Joyce worked at the Maxwell Bank, drove the Maxwell School bus and sold Insurance until her retirement.&nbsp; She was an EMT for the Maxwell Fire Department for 21 years. She was very active in the community and volunteered for many local organizations.

She was preceded in death by her husband John of 66 years; her parents; brother, Gary Lee; and her granddaughter Amber Marie Feeney.

Joyce is survived by her children, Matt (Jerry Alverez) Feeney, Terre Feeney, Tim (Pam) Feeney, Tom (Opal) Feeney and Judy Sturdivant; grandchildren, Aaron, Drew (Courtney), Ryan, Alex (Ashlee), Eamonn (Hope), Kyle, Bryce (Erin), Kyer (Megan), Brittney and Jaylon; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A memorial has been established in her name.

Graveside services will be Monday, July 27, 2020, 10:00 A.M., at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE. Visitation will be Sunday, July 26, 2020, noon – 5:00 P.M. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure>Joyce A. Feeney, age 86, passed away July 22, 2020 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; She was born June 17, 1934 in Elm Creek, NE to Frank and Dorothy (Marr) Hughbanks.&nbsp; As a child she moved to a farm north of Maxwell and later the family moved into Maxwell.&nbsp; She attended Maxwell Public School and graduated in 1951.&nbsp; In 1952 she married John R. Feeney in Maxwell and lived in Baltimore while John was stationed there with the army.&nbsp; After John’s discharge they moved back to Maxwell where they raised their five children.&nbsp; Joyce worked at the Maxwell Bank, drove the Maxwell School bus and sold Insurance until her retirement.&nbsp; She was an EMT for the Maxwell Fire Department for 21 years. She was very active in the community and volunteered for many local organizations.She was preceded in death by her husband John of 66 years; her parents; brother, Gary Lee; and her granddaughter Amber Marie Feeney.Joyce is survived by her children, Matt (Jerry Alverez) Feeney, Terre Feeney, Tim (Pam) Feeney, Tom (Opal) Feeney and Judy Sturdivant; grandchildren, Aaron, Drew (Courtney), Ryan, Alex (Ashlee), Eamonn (Hope), Kyle, Bryce (Erin), Kyer (Megan), Brittney and Jaylon; and 10 great-grandchildren.A memorial has been established in her name.Graveside services will be Monday, July 27, 2020, 10:00 A.M., at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE. Visitation will be Sunday, July 26, 2020, noon – 5:00 P.M. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joyce A. Feeney (1934-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial for Arlene Parks, age 82, of Valentine, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine.&nbsp; Rosary will be recited on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mrs. Parks passed away on July 20, 2020 at Oak Wood in Valentine.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be made to the Valentine Senior Center or St. Nicholas Catholic Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On Monday, July 20, 2020, Arlene Parks, a long time resident of Valentine, who was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 83 at Oakwood Assisted Living facility in Valentine, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlene was born on February 12, 1938 in Alamosa, Colorado to Felix and Domitila Manzanares.&nbsp; On December 27, 1955, Arlene married Jerry E. Parks and celebrated 59 years of marriage before Jerry passed away on November 15, 2015. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry and Arlene moved to California in 1956 and welcomed their four children - Larry, Gay, Bud and JJ to the family during that time.&nbsp; The family returned to Valentine in 1966 and took ownership of the Home Cafe/Home Oil and Tire Company on New Year's Day. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlene worked along side her family in running the family business for over 30 years, and yet she never missed any of children's activities.&nbsp; She was their biggest cheerleader and supporter.&nbsp; Arlene believed it was important to make a difference in the community and was involved in several activities and organizations through her years in Valentine and instilled this belief in her family.&nbsp; Some of those activities &amp; organizations included: church organist at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Cherry County Historical Society, Centennial Hall, the USO, Pink Ladies at the Cherry County Hospital, Valentine School drill team, Xi Beta Omega Sorority, along with many other community groups and organizations. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlene is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren:&nbsp; Larry and wife Becky of Thornton, Colorado and children Michael and Sean; Gay Pickner and husband Barry of Pierre, South Dakota and children Bumper, Tyler and wife Megan and daughters Bella, Lyla &amp; Macy; Bud and wife Shelley of Valentine, Nebraska and children Megan Ruiz and husband Frankie and children Brooklyn, Maia and Eric; Andrew and wife Shelly and daughters Evie, Lily and Marvel; Jerry and wife Morgan and daughters Amelia and Aurora; Josh Watts and wife Josie and children Shawn Jr and McKenzie; JJ Harvey and husband Matt of Littleburg, South Dakota and their children Emilee, Grayson, Trent and wife Jenna and son Hudson; and sister-in-law Jane Manzanares of Pueblo, Colorado.&nbsp; Other surviving relatives include Bob and Jim Dean, along with many nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; her parents Felix and Domitila Manzanares; her siblings Mary Arguello, Judy Abeyta and Ed Manzanares.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial for Arlene Parks, age 82, of Valentine, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine.&nbsp; Rosary will be recited on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mrs. Parks passed away on July 20, 2020 at Oak Wood in Valentine.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be made to the Valentine Senior Center or St. Nicholas Catholic Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On Monday, July 20, 2020, Arlene Parks, a long time resident of Valentine, who was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 83 at Oakwood Assisted Living facility in Valentine, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlene was born on February 12, 1938 in Alamosa, Colorado to Felix and Domitila Manzanares.&nbsp; On December 27, 1955, Arlene married Jerry E. Parks and celebrated 59 years of marriage before Jerry passed away on November 15, 2015. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jerry and Arlene moved to California in 1956 and welcomed their four children - Larry, Gay, Bud and JJ to the family during that time.&nbsp; The family returned to Valentine in 1966 and took ownership of the Home Cafe/Home Oil and Tire Company on New Year's Day. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlene worked along side her family in running the family business for over 30 years, and yet she never missed any of children's activities.&nbsp; She was their biggest cheerleader and supporter.&nbsp; Arlene believed it was important to make a difference in the community and was involved in several activities and organizations through her years in Valentine and instilled this belief in her family.&nbsp; Some of those activities &amp; organizations included: church organist at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Cherry County Historical Society, Centennial Hall, the USO, Pink Ladies at the Cherry County Hospital, Valentine School drill team, Xi Beta Omega Sorority, along with many other community groups and organizations. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlene is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren:&nbsp; Larry and wife Becky of Thornton, Colorado and children Michael and Sean; Gay Pickner and husband Barry of Pierre, South Dakota and children Bumper, Tyler and wife Megan and daughters Bella, Lyla &amp; Macy; Bud and wife Shelley of Valentine, Nebraska and children Megan Ruiz and husband Frankie and children Brooklyn, Maia and Eric; Andrew and wife Shelly and daughters Evie, Lily and Marvel; Jerry and wife Morgan and daughters Amelia and Aurora; Josh Watts and wife Josie and children Shawn Jr and McKenzie; JJ Harvey and husband Matt of Littleburg, South Dakota and their children Emilee, Grayson, Trent and wife Jenna and son Hudson; and sister-in-law Jane Manzanares of Pueblo, Colorado.&nbsp; Other surviving relatives include Bob and Jim Dean, along with many nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; her parents Felix and Domitila Manzanares; her siblings Mary Arguello, Judy Abeyta and Ed Manzanares.

Arlene Parks  (1938 - 2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gail R. Warner, age 85, a resident of Holbrook, Nebraska, passed away at his home in Holbrook early on Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020.&nbsp; He was born to harry &amp; Aril (Ankenman) Warner on August 20, 1934 in Lebanon, Nebraska.&nbsp; He attended school in Lebanon and graduated in 1952.&nbsp; He was inducted into the United State Army in January of 1957 and was honorably discharged on December 9, 1958. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gail married Betty Heath on January 6, 1962.&nbsp; To this union four sons were born:&nbsp; Mark, Tracy, Brad and Shane.&nbsp; Gail was later remarried to Laurie Magnus on February 13, 1993 and from this marriage one son, Tyrea, was born. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gail farmed in the Lebanon area for most of his life.&nbsp; He was employed for Durango Oil Company, Platte Valley Oil Company, and ATC Communications.&nbsp; He was a hard worker and through experience and persistence could accomplish most any task. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gail was a lifetime member of the Lebanon VFW and he was very proud of the service to his country.&nbsp; He enjoyed working in his garden and loved making salsa for his family and friends.&nbsp; He loved his sports, which included Husker Football.&nbsp; In his younger years, he was an outstanding athlete with basketball &amp; baseball being his favorites.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, hunting and just being outdoors.&nbsp; Gail was a jack of all trades, from restoring vehicles to remodeling homes.&nbsp; He truly enjoyed going on weekend trips.&nbsp; These included staying in motels, eathing out and his favorite was setting in new truck "people watching" while Laurie shopped.&nbsp; Gail could be happy wherever he was and truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp; He will be remembered for his favorite saying "It will settle in." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gail was preceded in death by his parents, Harry &amp; Aril; sons, Mark and Brad; sisters, Virigina Schroder and Ramona Chambers; brothers, Harry Dean, Neal, and Dale; brothers-in-law, Paul Schroder and Cylde Chambers; sisters-in-law Betty Warner and Sharon Warner. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Laurie Magnus-Warner of Holbrook, Nebraska; sons Tyrea Warner of Holbrook, Nebraska, Shane (Judy) Warner of McCook, Nebraska, Tracy (Ana) Warner of Phoenix, Arizona; his sister, Danny Lou (Larry) Blackman of Bartley, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Frances Warner of Lebanon, Nebraska, Deb (Russ) Carlson of Arapahoe, Nebraska, Peggy Magnus and Brad Arrowsmith of Bassett, Nebraska, and Kathy (Tim) DeVries of Holbrook, Nebraska; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge, Nebraska with Pastor James Moshier officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no viewing or visitation.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the DaVita McCook Dialysis Center in Gail's memory.&nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com.&nbsp; &nbsp;Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gail R. Warner, age 85, a resident of Holbrook, Nebraska, passed away at his home in Holbrook early on Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020.&nbsp; He was born to harry &amp; Aril (Ankenman) Warner on August 20, 1934 in Lebanon, Nebraska.&nbsp; He attended school in Lebanon and graduated in 1952.&nbsp; He was inducted into the United State Army in January of 1957 and was honorably discharged on December 9, 1958. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gail married Betty Heath on January 6, 1962.&nbsp; To this union four sons were born:&nbsp; Mark, Tracy, Brad and Shane.&nbsp; Gail was later remarried to Laurie Magnus on February 13, 1993 and from this marriage one son, Tyrea, was born. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gail farmed in the Lebanon area for most of his life.&nbsp; He was employed for Durango Oil Company, Platte Valley Oil Company, and ATC Communications.&nbsp; He was a hard worker and through experience and persistence could accomplish most any task. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gail was a lifetime member of the Lebanon VFW and he was very proud of the service to his country.&nbsp; He enjoyed working in his garden and loved making salsa for his family and friends.&nbsp; He loved his sports, which included Husker Football.&nbsp; In his younger years, he was an outstanding athlete with basketball &amp; baseball being his favorites.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, hunting and just being outdoors.&nbsp; Gail was a jack of all trades, from restoring vehicles to remodeling homes.&nbsp; He truly enjoyed going on weekend trips.&nbsp; These included staying in motels, eathing out and his favorite was setting in new truck "people watching" while Laurie shopped.&nbsp; Gail could be happy wherever he was and truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp; He will be remembered for his favorite saying "It will settle in." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gail was preceded in death by his parents, Harry &amp; Aril; sons, Mark and Brad; sisters, Virigina Schroder and Ramona Chambers; brothers, Harry Dean, Neal, and Dale; brothers-in-law, Paul Schroder and Cylde Chambers; sisters-in-law Betty Warner and Sharon Warner. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Laurie Magnus-Warner of Holbrook, Nebraska; sons Tyrea Warner of Holbrook, Nebraska, Shane (Judy) Warner of McCook, Nebraska, Tracy (Ana) Warner of Phoenix, Arizona; his sister, Danny Lou (Larry) Blackman of Bartley, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Frances Warner of Lebanon, Nebraska, Deb (Russ) Carlson of Arapahoe, Nebraska, Peggy Magnus and Brad Arrowsmith of Bassett, Nebraska, and Kathy (Tim) DeVries of Holbrook, Nebraska; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge, Nebraska with Pastor James Moshier officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no viewing or visitation.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the DaVita McCook Dialysis Center in Gail's memory.&nbsp; &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com.&nbsp; &nbsp;Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

Gail R. Warner  (1934 - 2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ella Rea (Smith) tenBensel, age 88, of Cambridge, Nebraska died on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2020 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Cambridge, Nebraska with Pastors David Kim and Keith Theobald officiating.&nbsp; The service will be livestreamed by Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge for those that are unable to attend.&nbsp; Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Viewing is scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ella Rae is survived by her three children:&nbsp; daughter, Ginger tenBensel; sons, Jan tenBensel &amp; wife Jodi and Mark tenBensel &amp; wife Jackie; her sisters, Katherine King and Beth McCormick. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be left in Ella Rea's name at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ella Rea (Smith) tenBensel, age 88, of Cambridge, Nebraska died on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2020 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Cambridge, Nebraska with Pastors David Kim and Keith Theobald officiating.&nbsp; The service will be livestreamed by Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge for those that are unable to attend.&nbsp; Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Viewing is scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ella Rae is survived by her three children:&nbsp; daughter, Ginger tenBensel; sons, Jan tenBensel &amp; wife Jodi and Mark tenBensel &amp; wife Jackie; her sisters, Katherine King and Beth McCormick. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be left in Ella Rea's name at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge.

Ella Rea (Smith) tenBensel  (1932-2020)

Irene (Klein) Lawson entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, May 7, 2020.&nbsp; In keeping with Irene's wishes, cremation was chosen and services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, or at the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the North Platte Backpack Program.&nbsp; Cards &amp; memorials may be sent to the family at Odean Colonial Chapel, 302 South Sycamore Street, North Platte, Nebraska 69101, which is in charge of arrangements.

Irene (Klein) Lawson entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, May 7, 2020.&nbsp; In keeping with Irene's wishes, cremation was chosen and services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, or at the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the North Platte Backpack Program.&nbsp; Cards &amp; memorials may be sent to the family at Odean Colonial Chapel, 302 South Sycamore Street, North Platte, Nebraska 69101, which is in charge of arrangements.

Irene (Klein) Lawson - services

Diana Edwards, age 67, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Great Plains Health on April 3, 2020.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Graveside service &amp; inurnment will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Floral Lawns Memorials Gardens south of North Platte with Job Vigil officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are directed to the family. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Diana Edwards, age 67, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Great Plains Health on April 3, 2020.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Graveside service &amp; inurnment will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Floral Lawns Memorials Gardens south of North Platte with Job Vigil officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are directed to the family. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Diana Edwards - service

Marty Kay (Evans) Osentowski was born May 21, 1963 in Rapid City, SD to Marion and Berteen (Trask) Evans. She passed away suddenly July 18, 2020.&nbsp;

Marty moved to the Sandhills in 1977 and her love for the area kept her here.&nbsp; She married Gaylen Osentowski on December 2, 1984. On March 17, 1991 they welcomed their son Kolt.&nbsp;

One would be hard-pressed to think of a time when Marty did not have at least one dog.&nbsp; She loved her dogs, horses, playing golf, and watching Kolt rope.&nbsp; She was fiercely competitive in a game of pool or cribbage and spent many evenings challenging friends and family.&nbsp;

Marty is survived by her husband Gaylen, son and daughter-in-law Kolt and Gina Osentowski, brothers Bill (Barb) Evans and Kelly (Carla) Evans, sisters Becky (Lonnie) Bell, Carol (Ron) Knapp, Jeanny (Lonny) Parmely, and Heather (Jeff) Penner, Numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, her dogs Abby, Babe Hazel, and Toots, and a large extended family.

She was preceded in death by her father Marion, mother Berteen, father-in-law Max, mother-in-law Hattie, many good dogs, and a few good horses.&nbsp;

Marty will always be remembered for living life her own way and for never knowing a stranger.&nbsp; She will be missed by many.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to the Pelican Beach Golf Club or to a memorial of the donor’s choice.

Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. MT at the Hyannis Fairgrounds in Hyannis, NE with A.B. Cox officiating.&nbsp; Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; &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>Marty Kay (Evans) Osentowski was born May 21, 1963 in Rapid City, SD to Marion and Berteen (Trask) Evans. She passed away suddenly July 18, 2020.&nbsp;Marty moved to the Sandhills in 1977 and her love for the area kept her here.&nbsp; She married Gaylen Osentowski on December 2, 1984. On March 17, 1991 they welcomed their son Kolt.&nbsp;One would be hard-pressed to think of a time when Marty did not have at least one dog.&nbsp; She loved her dogs, horses, playing golf, and watching Kolt rope.&nbsp; She was fiercely competitive in a game of pool or cribbage and spent many evenings challenging friends and family.&nbsp;Marty is survived by her husband Gaylen, son and daughter-in-law Kolt and Gina Osentowski, brothers Bill (Barb) Evans and Kelly (Carla) Evans, sisters Becky (Lonnie) Bell, Carol (Ron) Knapp, Jeanny (Lonny) Parmely, and Heather (Jeff) Penner, Numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, her dogs Abby, Babe Hazel, and Toots, and a large extended family.She was preceded in death by her father Marion, mother Berteen, father-in-law Max, mother-in-law Hattie, many good dogs, and a few good horses.&nbsp;Marty will always be remembered for living life her own way and for never knowing a stranger.&nbsp; She will be missed by many.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to the Pelican Beach Golf Club or to a memorial of the donor’s choice.Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. MT at the Hyannis Fairgrounds in Hyannis, NE with A.B. Cox officiating.&nbsp; Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;An Online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Marty Kay (Evans) Osentowski (1936-2020)

Kevin L. Reichenberg, age 60, of Grant, NE, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home in Grant.

Kevin was born November 20, 1959 in Ogallala, NE to Lewis Harold and Mary Ann (Slobzewski) Reichenberg.

Kevin met LeAnn Daly at Chadron State College, where he played football for three years and wrestled for one year. On July 12, 1980 they were united in marriage and recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

He went to school in Ogallala and graduated from Ogallala High School in 1978 and then went to Chadron State College. After college he returned to Ogallala and worked for Goodall Electric Farmers Co Op. of Brule, Ogallala and Roscoe for 16 1/2 years. In 1997 he moved to Fremont and was a Grain Trader for Hansen Mueller of Omaha until 2004. They moved to Iowa Falls, Iowa, where he worked for FC Co Op. In 2013, they returned to Nebraska, making their home in Grant where he worked for Frenchman Valley Co Op.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kevin was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5835 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, member of the Chadron State College Athletic Hall of Fame, loved Chicago Cubs Baseball and Cornhusker Football and enjoyed watching his grandchildren golf, play football, wrestle, and rodeo. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Kevin worked in the grain and agriculture industry for thirty-plus years. He was looking forward to retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Art Daly; and grandparents, Henry and Esther Reichenberg, Peter and Frances Slobzewski.

Kevin is survived by his wife, LeAnn, of Grant; three children; Krista (Austin) Gaston, of Madrid; Bo (Holly) Reichenberg, of Harrisburg; Cain (EmmaRaye) Reichenberg, of Sutherland; five grandchildren; Kayla Reichenberg, Taylor Hubl, Ben McClain, all of Madrid; Wyatt and Wilbur Reichenberg, of Harrisburg; 1 brother, Rick (Lana) Reichenberg, of Council Bluffs, IA; 1 sister Diane (Richard) Schwasinger, of Wichita, KS; sister-in-law, LaRae (Kirt) Thompson, of Brady; brother-in-law, Mike Daly, of Sidney, IA; mother-in-law, Ilene Daly, of Tryon; 6 nieces, 2 nephews and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A rosary will be recited, Monday, July 27, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., followed by A Mass of the Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2020 in the St. Luke's Catholic Church with Father Bryan Ernest officiating.&nbsp;

Interment will be, Monday, July 27, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. C.T. in the Miller Cemetery, Tryon, NE.&nbsp;

A memorial has been established in his name.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Online condolences may be left by clicking the Share a Memory or the Tribute Wall Button. Both services will be live streamed.

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

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 </figure>Kevin L. Reichenberg, age 60, of Grant, NE, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home in Grant.Kevin was born November 20, 1959 in Ogallala, NE to Lewis Harold and Mary Ann (Slobzewski) Reichenberg.Kevin met LeAnn Daly at Chadron State College, where he played football for three years and wrestled for one year. On July 12, 1980 they were united in marriage and recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.He went to school in Ogallala and graduated from Ogallala High School in 1978 and then went to Chadron State College. After college he returned to Ogallala and worked for Goodall Electric Farmers Co Op. of Brule, Ogallala and Roscoe for 16 1/2 years. In 1997 he moved to Fremont and was a Grain Trader for Hansen Mueller of Omaha until 2004. They moved to Iowa Falls, Iowa, where he worked for FC Co Op. In 2013, they returned to Nebraska, making their home in Grant where he worked for Frenchman Valley Co Op.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kevin was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5835 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, member of the Chadron State College Athletic Hall of Fame, loved Chicago Cubs Baseball and Cornhusker Football and enjoyed watching his grandchildren golf, play football, wrestle, and rodeo. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Kevin worked in the grain and agriculture industry for thirty-plus years. He was looking forward to retirement.He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Art Daly; and grandparents, Henry and Esther Reichenberg, Peter and Frances Slobzewski.Kevin is survived by his wife, LeAnn, of Grant; three children; Krista (Austin) Gaston, of Madrid; Bo (Holly) Reichenberg, of Harrisburg; Cain (EmmaRaye) Reichenberg, of Sutherland; five grandchildren; Kayla Reichenberg, Taylor Hubl, Ben McClain, all of Madrid; Wyatt and Wilbur Reichenberg, of Harrisburg; 1 brother, Rick (Lana) Reichenberg, of Council Bluffs, IA; 1 sister Diane (Richard) Schwasinger, of Wichita, KS; sister-in-law, LaRae (Kirt) Thompson, of Brady; brother-in-law, Mike Daly, of Sidney, IA; mother-in-law, Ilene Daly, of Tryon; 6 nieces, 2 nephews and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.A rosary will be recited, Monday, July 27, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., followed by A Mass of the Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2020 in the St. Luke's Catholic Church with Father Bryan Ernest officiating.&nbsp;Interment will be, Monday, July 27, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. C.T. in the Miller Cemetery, Tryon, NE.&nbsp;A memorial has been established in his name.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left by clicking the Share a Memory or the Tribute Wall Button. Both services will be live streamed.Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Kevin L. Reichenberg (1959-2020)

Barbara Ann Wahl, 88, of Roseville, MN, passed away into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2020.&nbsp;

Barbara was born on Nov.19,1931 as Barbara Ann Allen in Aberdeen SD. While still a young child, her mother married A. M. Holmes and her name became Barbara Ann Holmes.&nbsp; She loved to tell about how she got in trouble at school one day for writing “BAH” on one of her textbooks until she explained to the teacher that those were now her initials and not her feelings about the textbook.&nbsp; Affectionately known as Bobby Ann, she also spent many days living with her grandparents where her grandmother was instrumental in forming her love of books and imagination.&nbsp; Her family moved to Minot, ND, where she finished her growing up years.&nbsp; Her father worked for the newspaper, Minot Daily News, which influenced her love of writing and journalism.&nbsp; Active in high school and church youth groups, she made many lifelong friends.&nbsp; She graduated from high school, received a degree from Minot State Teachers College with emphasis in Journalism, and taught school in Kenmare, ND.

The next chapter in her life started with meeting, dating, and marrying a Nebraskan named Frank Wahl who was working in Minot for the USDA Soil Conservation Service.&nbsp; When they were married on Nov 1, 1952 in Minot, she had completed changing her name for the final time.&nbsp; She would laugh when telling others,”I moved from the beginning to the end of the alphabet while keeping the same sound.&nbsp; I started out as BAA, moved to BAH, and ended up with BAW.”&nbsp; She always loved words and wordplay.&nbsp; Soon they had their first daughter, Sandra.&nbsp; It was at this time they moved to the Wahl homestead just north of Gothenburg, NE, so Frank could take over the family farm.

A new chapter began by adjusting to being a farm wife with a young family of three daughters from growing up in towns.&nbsp; It was a big change, but one she took to with love of family and determination.&nbsp; One opportunity, that was new on the farm and enjoyed by all, was the big family garden.&nbsp; She was not totally new to gardening as her family had been involved with “Victory Gardens” during WWII, but the farm afforded a large plot to experiment with many types of vegetables over the years.&nbsp; Fresh green beans, sweet corn, and watermelon were among the family favorites.&nbsp; While on the farm, she continued making lifelong friends, being involved with teaching, VBS and bible studies at First Baptist of Gothenburg, writing columns for the Gothenburg Times newspaper about farm and family life, helping neighbors, teaching English to Hmong refugees, and even working in a local community restaurant.&nbsp; She also endured sadness and loss as her youngest daughter died at age 8, and said final earthly goodbyes to grandpa Ned and grandma Ann, who lived long productive lives, but meant a lot to her.&nbsp; She also saw the satisfying changes of daughters growing up and going off to college, while taking care of a young son, a latecomer but happy addition to the family.

The next chapter involved moving to several new towns as Frank left farming and returned to work with the Soil Conservation Service, which consisted of finishing a job in one location and moving to another.&nbsp; During this time she moved to Minden, NE, where she was active in the Evangelical Free Church and had jobs at the local library and the restaurant at Pioneer Village, a well known tourist stop.&nbsp; Then the family moved to Loup City, NE, where she continued to work in restaurants, and be active in church, this time at Arcadia Baptist Church.&nbsp; It was here she learned new skills with personal computers and used this with her love of words to help in the organization, publication, and programs for the centennial celebration for the Arcadia congregation.&nbsp; She was always proud of the accomplishment of moving from the typewriter to the computer age.&nbsp; During this time she was also visiting her daughters young families, the first grandkids, and raising her youngest son up to seeing him graduate high school and follow his older sisters to college in Minnesota.&nbsp; &nbsp;Then she would move again with her husband to Mullen NE in the Sandhills.

Sadness and loss then came again as her husband of 37 years lost a battle with cancer.&nbsp; During this time she learned new skills as a Health Aid, began taking care of her aging mother, and followed her children to Minnesota.&nbsp; After moving to Minnesota, she continued work as a Health Aid at Presbyterian Homes while taking care of and then saying goodbye to her mother. She continued to be involved in church life with many churches in the Twin Cities area, among them being Central Baptist, Shoreview Baptist, Salem Baptist (Gracepoint), Trinity Baptist (Lifepoint), Elmwood Evangelical Free Church in St. Anthony and Bethany Baptist in Roseville. She continued to use old skills and gain new ones by getting a job at Lillie Newspapers in New Brighton as an office manager, editor and column writer, returning to her roots in journalism and love of words. She used her time to volunteer with such endeavors as teaching ESL classes and as a chaplain’s assistant at Presbyterian homes. See also continued to make new friends and also researched, found, and reached out to her birth family, learning about her past and family in a new way. In fact, her most cherished times were always the moments she spent with family, especially holiday celebrations and family gatherings that brought her family together around her, taking interest and joy in her children’s, grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s lives and accomplishments. Her family will miss her presence as we look forward to seeing her again with our Lord and Savior.

She was survived by her children, Sandra (Dee J.) Traudt, Susan (Dan) Johnson, and Jeffrey (Paulette) Wahl; Grandchildren, Andrea (Jason) Inouye, Naomi (Alan) Price, Sara (Aaron) Kangas, Benjamin Wahl, Eithan Wahl and Jason Wahl; great-grandchildren, Arthur Price and Loralei Inouye; Birth Siblings, Mike Allen, Tom Allen, Patty Shogren, Sandy Youngbauer. Preceded in death by parents, A. M. and Marie Holmes; husband Frank Wahl; daughter Carolyn Wahl.

Memorial service Monday, July 20th at 10:00 AM at BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH; 2025 Skillman Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113.

Interment Saturday, July 25th at 11:00 AM at Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.

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 </figure>Barbara Ann Wahl, 88, of Roseville, MN, passed away into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2020.&nbsp;Barbara was born on Nov.19,1931 as Barbara Ann Allen in Aberdeen SD. While still a young child, her mother married A. M. Holmes and her name became Barbara Ann Holmes.&nbsp; She loved to tell about how she got in trouble at school one day for writing “BAH” on one of her textbooks until she explained to the teacher that those were now her initials and not her feelings about the textbook.&nbsp; Affectionately known as Bobby Ann, she also spent many days living with her grandparents where her grandmother was instrumental in forming her love of books and imagination.&nbsp; Her family moved to Minot, ND, where she finished her growing up years.&nbsp; Her father worked for the newspaper, Minot Daily News, which influenced her love of writing and journalism.&nbsp; Active in high school and church youth groups, she made many lifelong friends.&nbsp; She graduated from high school, received a degree from Minot State Teachers College with emphasis in Journalism, and taught school in Kenmare, ND.The next chapter in her life started with meeting, dating, and marrying a Nebraskan named Frank Wahl who was working in Minot for the USDA Soil Conservation Service.&nbsp; When they were married on Nov 1, 1952 in Minot, she had completed changing her name for the final time.&nbsp; She would laugh when telling others,”I moved from the beginning to the end of the alphabet while keeping the same sound.&nbsp; I started out as BAA, moved to BAH, and ended up with BAW.”&nbsp; She always loved words and wordplay.&nbsp; Soon they had their first daughter, Sandra.&nbsp; It was at this time they moved to the Wahl homestead just north of Gothenburg, NE, so Frank could take over the family farm.A new chapter began by adjusting to being a farm wife with a young family of three daughters from growing up in towns.&nbsp; It was a big change, but one she took to with love of family and determination.&nbsp; One opportunity, that was new on the farm and enjoyed by all, was the big family garden.&nbsp; She was not totally new to gardening as her family had been involved with “Victory Gardens” during WWII, but the farm afforded a large plot to experiment with many types of vegetables over the years.&nbsp; Fresh green beans, sweet corn, and watermelon were among the family favorites.&nbsp; While on the farm, she continued making lifelong friends, being involved with teaching, VBS and bible studies at First Baptist of Gothenburg, writing columns for the Gothenburg Times newspaper about farm and family life, helping neighbors, teaching English to Hmong refugees, and even working in a local community restaurant.&nbsp; She also endured sadness and loss as her youngest daughter died at age 8, and said final earthly goodbyes to grandpa Ned and grandma Ann, who lived long productive lives, but meant a lot to her.&nbsp; She also saw the satisfying changes of daughters growing up and going off to college, while taking care of a young son, a latecomer but happy addition to the family.The next chapter involved moving to several new towns as Frank left farming and returned to work with the Soil Conservation Service, which consisted of finishing a job in one location and moving to another.&nbsp; During this time she moved to Minden, NE, where she was active in the Evangelical Free Church and had jobs at the local library and the restaurant at Pioneer Village, a well known tourist stop.&nbsp; Then the family moved to Loup City, NE, where she continued to work in restaurants, and be active in church, this time at Arcadia Baptist Church.&nbsp; It was here she learned new skills with personal computers and used this with her love of words to help in the organization, publication, and programs for the centennial celebration for the Arcadia congregation.&nbsp; She was always proud of the accomplishment of moving from the typewriter to the computer age.&nbsp; During this time she was also visiting her daughters young families, the first grandkids, and raising her youngest son up to seeing him graduate high school and follow his older sisters to college in Minnesota.&nbsp; &nbsp;Then she would move again with her husband to Mullen NE in the Sandhills.Sadness and loss then came again as her husband of 37 years lost a battle with cancer.&nbsp; During this time she learned new skills as a Health Aid, began taking care of her aging mother, and followed her children to Minnesota.&nbsp; After moving to Minnesota, she continued work as a Health Aid at Presbyterian Homes while taking care of and then saying goodbye to her mother. She continued to be involved in church life with many churches in the Twin Cities area, among them being Central Baptist, Shoreview Baptist, Salem Baptist (Gracepoint), Trinity Baptist (Lifepoint), Elmwood Evangelical Free Church in St. Anthony and Bethany Baptist in Roseville. She continued to use old skills and gain new ones by getting a job at Lillie Newspapers in New Brighton as an office manager, editor and column writer, returning to her roots in journalism and love of words. She used her time to volunteer with such endeavors as teaching ESL classes and as a chaplain’s assistant at Presbyterian homes. See also continued to make new friends and also researched, found, and reached out to her birth family, learning about her past and family in a new way. In fact, her most cherished times were always the moments she spent with family, especially holiday celebrations and family gatherings that brought her family together around her, taking interest and joy in her children’s, grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s lives and accomplishments. Her family will miss her presence as we look forward to seeing her again with our Lord and Savior.She was survived by her children, Sandra (Dee J.) Traudt, Susan (Dan) Johnson, and Jeffrey (Paulette) Wahl; Grandchildren, Andrea (Jason) Inouye, Naomi (Alan) Price, Sara (Aaron) Kangas, Benjamin Wahl, Eithan Wahl and Jason Wahl; great-grandchildren, Arthur Price and Loralei Inouye; Birth Siblings, Mike Allen, Tom Allen, Patty Shogren, Sandy Youngbauer. Preceded in death by parents, A. M. and Marie Holmes; husband Frank Wahl; daughter Carolyn Wahl.Memorial service Monday, July 20th at 10:00 AM at BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH; 2025 Skillman Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113.Interment Saturday, July 25th at 11:00 AM at Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Barbara Ann Wahl (1931-2020)

Wauneta Green, age 97, of North Platte, passed away at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Wauneta was born to Adolph and Olga (Griess) Nuss on January 5, 1923, at Sutton, Nebraska, where she grew up and attended school.&nbsp; The Nuss family later moved to the Scottsbluff/Gering area in Nebraska where they worked on different farms.

Wauneta married Reuben Benjamin Green and they made their home in Gering, Nebraska.&nbsp; She went on to work for the Swift Company in Terrytown, Nebraska for 22 years until they closed, then worked for Jack &amp; Jill and the bakery at Sunmart, helped in the cafeteria at Gering Public Schools, and cooked at the Senior Center before retiring. In 2012 she moved to North Platte, Nebraska to be closer to her family.

Wauneta was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the V.F.W. Auxiliary.&nbsp; Wauneta was a kind, joyful woman who loved and welcomed everyone.&nbsp; She liked country music and doing ceramics but especially loved her family and sharing in large family meals.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben; daughter, Judy and husband, Rick Minch; son-in-law, Calvin Green; grandson, Corey Minch; parents, Adolph and Olga Nuss; brothers, Rudolph, Wilbert, Carl and Benjamin; sister, Delores and husband, Richard Hart; and sisters-in-law, Roma Nuss and Emma Nuss.

Wauneta is survived by her children, Robert (Dana) Green, of North Platte, NE and Barbara Green, of Glendale, AZ; brother, John Nuss, of Gering, NE; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Nuss, of Sterling, CO, and Delores Nuss, of Scottsbluff, NE; her special neighbors in Gering, NE, Tammy and Rick Welch and Tina and Heno Urdiales; as well as 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Cremation was chosen. Graveside service will be at a later date in the Fairview Cemetery at Scottsbluff, Nebraska.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Linden Court. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, NE is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Wauneta Green, age 97, of North Platte, passed away at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska on Thursday, July 23, 2020.Wauneta was born to Adolph and Olga (Griess) Nuss on January 5, 1923, at Sutton, Nebraska, where she grew up and attended school.&nbsp; The Nuss family later moved to the Scottsbluff/Gering area in Nebraska where they worked on different farms.Wauneta married Reuben Benjamin Green and they made their home in Gering, Nebraska.&nbsp; She went on to work for the Swift Company in Terrytown, Nebraska for 22 years until they closed, then worked for Jack &amp; Jill and the bakery at Sunmart, helped in the cafeteria at Gering Public Schools, and cooked at the Senior Center before retiring. In 2012 she moved to North Platte, Nebraska to be closer to her family.Wauneta was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the V.F.W. Auxiliary.&nbsp; Wauneta was a kind, joyful woman who loved and welcomed everyone.&nbsp; She liked country music and doing ceramics but especially loved her family and sharing in large family meals.She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben; daughter, Judy and husband, Rick Minch; son-in-law, Calvin Green; grandson, Corey Minch; parents, Adolph and Olga Nuss; brothers, Rudolph, Wilbert, Carl and Benjamin; sister, Delores and husband, Richard Hart; and sisters-in-law, Roma Nuss and Emma Nuss.Wauneta is survived by her children, Robert (Dana) Green, of North Platte, NE and Barbara Green, of Glendale, AZ; brother, John Nuss, of Gering, NE; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Nuss, of Sterling, CO, and Delores Nuss, of Scottsbluff, NE; her special neighbors in Gering, NE, Tammy and Rick Welch and Tina and Heno Urdiales; as well as 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.Cremation was chosen. Graveside service will be at a later date in the Fairview Cemetery at Scottsbluff, Nebraska.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Linden Court. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Wauneta Esther Green (1923-2020)

Laser Beam Kelly of Westfield Small Animal Clinic was born October 1, 2003, and crossed the rainbow bridge July 16, 2020 at the age of 16 years and 9 months, after a long struggle with arthritis and kidney disease.

Laser was found abandoned as a tiny 4-week-old kitten weighing only 1 lb., in a gutter along with his siblings in Maxwell, NE.&nbsp; His siblings were adopted but it was decided to make the clinic his forever home.

Laser was a sweet, friendly boy who loved greeting everyone who visited the clinic; he particularly loved to visit those that were allergic to, or didn’t like cats!&nbsp; He knew.&nbsp; Laser was also very fond of leather purses; he enjoyed chewing on and attempting to climb into any nice leather purse.&nbsp; His favorite pastime however, was darting out the front door when someone went in or out.&nbsp; He would wander out to the grassy island to eat the grass, sunbathe in the middle of the parking lot (nevermind oncoming traffic), wander down to the bank to eat catnip, or hang out under parked cars watching the birds.

He is survived by his housemates Oscar and Bunny, his large extended family at Westfield Small Animal Clinic, and numerous friends.

Donations in his memory will be accepted for our two local rescues; Fur the Love of Paws and Paws-itive Partners.&nbsp; Cremation has been chosen. He will be greatly missed.

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 </figure>Laser Beam Kelly of Westfield Small Animal Clinic was born October 1, 2003, and crossed the rainbow bridge July 16, 2020 at the age of 16 years and 9 months, after a long struggle with arthritis and kidney disease.Laser was found abandoned as a tiny 4-week-old kitten weighing only 1 lb., in a gutter along with his siblings in Maxwell, NE.&nbsp; His siblings were adopted but it was decided to make the clinic his forever home.Laser was a sweet, friendly boy who loved greeting everyone who visited the clinic; he particularly loved to visit those that were allergic to, or didn’t like cats!&nbsp; He knew.&nbsp; Laser was also very fond of leather purses; he enjoyed chewing on and attempting to climb into any nice leather purse.&nbsp; His favorite pastime however, was darting out the front door when someone went in or out.&nbsp; He would wander out to the grassy island to eat the grass, sunbathe in the middle of the parking lot (nevermind oncoming traffic), wander down to the bank to eat catnip, or hang out under parked cars watching the birds.He is survived by his housemates Oscar and Bunny, his large extended family at Westfield Small Animal Clinic, and numerous friends.Donations in his memory will be accepted for our two local rescues; Fur the Love of Paws and Paws-itive Partners.&nbsp; Cremation has been chosen. He will be greatly missed.

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