Neva L. Hasbrouck, 65 of Belle Fourche, S.D., passed away on June 27, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.  Services will be Monday, July 6, 2020, 11:30 A.M., at Parkview Church of the Nazarene.  Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Neva L. Hasbrouck, 65 of Belle Fourche, S.D., passed away on June 27, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Services will be Monday, July 6, 2020, 11:30 A.M., at Parkview Church of the Nazarene. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Neva L. Hasbrouck Services 

Diane Marie Hall, 54, of Stapleton, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; She was born October 27, 1965 to Harold and Catherine (Fahnholz) Fischer at Hastings, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp; Diane lived her childhood years in Keystone and Paxton, NE.&nbsp; She graduated from Paxton High School with the class of 1985.&nbsp; Then moved to Scottsbluff and attended Western NE Community College.&nbsp; She married David Felipe Caudillo in June of 1986.&nbsp; To this union 3 children were born, Brittany, Nicole and Valerie.&nbsp; The family lived in Scottsbluff, moved to Grant, NE then to Darr, NE to be closer to her parents.&nbsp; Diane was married and had a daughter Cassandra in Kearney, NE.&nbsp; On May, 1, 2010 Diane married Wayne Hall in North Platte, as she welcomed a son Joe to her family.&nbsp;Diane and Wayne lived in North Platte until they moved to Stapleton in 2012.&nbsp;

Diane was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend.&nbsp; She loved her grandbabies dearly.&nbsp; She will be remembered by her contagious laugh, smile on her face and she never knew a stranger.&nbsp; Any room would light up when Diane walked in.&nbsp; She volunteered at the Stapleton Public Library.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne, of Stapleton; father, Harold Fischer, No Platte; children, Brittany (Ian Anderson) Caudillo, Crawford, NE, Nicole Caudillo, No Platte, Valerie (Dequan) Navarrete, No Platte, Cassandra (Eric) Hall, Stapleton, NE, Joseph Hall, Cathleen (Grant) Krentz of No Platte; grandbabies, Payton, Haley, Fayt, Mason, Isayah, Jayden, David, Harmanie, Symphony, Lyric, Angelize, Zeydin, Felycity, Deklyn.&nbsp; Siblings of heart; Rodney and Cindy Wheeler, No Platte, Valerie and Walter Harrington, Peru, NE, Carol and Alex Pineda, NE, Buril and Joan Hardin, Missouri; numerous other family members and friends.&nbsp; Preceded in death by her mother, uncles, aunts, grandparents and her son Cory.&nbsp;

A memorial has been established in her memory.&nbsp; A private celebration of life services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp; Adams and Swanson’s Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may be directed to&nbsp;www.swansonfh@yahoo.com

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 </figure>Diane Marie Hall, 54, of Stapleton, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; She was born October 27, 1965 to Harold and Catherine (Fahnholz) Fischer at Hastings, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp; Diane lived her childhood years in Keystone and Paxton, NE.&nbsp; She graduated from Paxton High School with the class of 1985.&nbsp; Then moved to Scottsbluff and attended Western NE Community College.&nbsp; She married David Felipe Caudillo in June of 1986.&nbsp; To this union 3 children were born, Brittany, Nicole and Valerie.&nbsp; The family lived in Scottsbluff, moved to Grant, NE then to Darr, NE to be closer to her parents.&nbsp; Diane was married and had a daughter Cassandra in Kearney, NE.&nbsp; On May, 1, 2010 Diane married Wayne Hall in North Platte, as she welcomed a son Joe to her family.&nbsp;Diane and Wayne lived in North Platte until they moved to Stapleton in 2012.&nbsp;Diane was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend.&nbsp; She loved her grandbabies dearly.&nbsp; She will be remembered by her contagious laugh, smile on her face and she never knew a stranger.&nbsp; Any room would light up when Diane walked in.&nbsp; She volunteered at the Stapleton Public Library.Survivors include her husband, Wayne, of Stapleton; father, Harold Fischer, No Platte; children, Brittany (Ian Anderson) Caudillo, Crawford, NE, Nicole Caudillo, No Platte, Valerie (Dequan) Navarrete, No Platte, Cassandra (Eric) Hall, Stapleton, NE, Joseph Hall, Cathleen (Grant) Krentz of No Platte; grandbabies, Payton, Haley, Fayt, Mason, Isayah, Jayden, David, Harmanie, Symphony, Lyric, Angelize, Zeydin, Felycity, Deklyn.&nbsp; Siblings of heart; Rodney and Cindy Wheeler, No Platte, Valerie and Walter Harrington, Peru, NE, Carol and Alex Pineda, NE, Buril and Joan Hardin, Missouri; numerous other family members and friends.&nbsp; Preceded in death by her mother, uncles, aunts, grandparents and her son Cory.&nbsp;A memorial has been established in her memory.&nbsp; A private celebration of life services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp; Adams and Swanson’s Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may be directed to&nbsp;www.swansonfh@yahoo.com

Diane Marie Hall (1965-2020)

Eileen Fern Martell, resident of Imperial passed away Friday morning, June 26, 2020, at the Chase County Community Hospital.&nbsp; Eileen was 90 years of age. Survivors Include: Daughters: Dorene Garrison of Imperial, NE, Cheryl Dreiling of Imperial, NE, Karen Lapp and husband, Lloyd, of Hamlet, NE, Denise Shrout and husband, Jim, of Imperial, NE; 10 Grandchildren; 20 Great-Grandchildren; 4 Great-Great- Grandchildren; Brother: Leroy Haarberg of Wauneta, Nebraska. Funeral Services for Eileen Martell will be held Tuesday morning, June 30, 2020, 10:30 A.M. at the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, with Pastor David Kahle officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial. Eileen’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial has been suggested to the Martell Family for a future designation. Online condolences maybe left at Liewer Funeral Home.com

Eileen Fern Martell, resident of Imperial passed away Friday morning, June 26, 2020, at the Chase County Community Hospital.&nbsp; Eileen was 90 years of age. Survivors Include: Daughters: Dorene Garrison of Imperial, NE, Cheryl Dreiling of Imperial, NE, Karen Lapp and husband, Lloyd, of Hamlet, NE, Denise Shrout and husband, Jim, of Imperial, NE; 10 Grandchildren; 20 Great-Grandchildren; 4 Great-Great- Grandchildren; Brother: Leroy Haarberg of Wauneta, Nebraska. Funeral Services for Eileen Martell will be held Tuesday morning, June 30, 2020, 10:30 A.M. at the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, with Pastor David Kahle officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial. Eileen’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial has been suggested to the Martell Family for a future designation. Online condolences maybe left at Liewer Funeral Home.com

Eileen Fern Martell (1930-2020)

Devona Houghtelling, age 88 of McCook, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Nebraska Heart Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Norene (McConnell) Carr; her husband, Eugene; infant daughter, Tira Houghtelling; son, Rory Houghtelling and son-in-law, Bill Pew.

Suvivors include: son, Rady Houghtelling of Kalispell, Montana; daughter, Teresa (Ron) Mihm of Brule, Nebraska; daughter, Tammie Pew of Lincoln, Nebraska; brother, Gary (Judy) Carr of Holdrege, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren and many loved and cherished great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM (CT), Friday morning, July 17, 2020 at the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook with Pastors Jeff Kelley and Alisa Parde officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow services in the Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook.

A full obituary will follow when available.

Memorials are suggested to the UMW Helping Hands Thrift Store in McCook.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann–Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Devona Houghtelling, age 88 of McCook, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Nebraska Heart Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska.She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Norene (McConnell) Carr; her husband, Eugene; infant daughter, Tira Houghtelling; son, Rory Houghtelling and son-in-law, Bill Pew.Suvivors include: son, Rady Houghtelling of Kalispell, Montana; daughter, Teresa (Ron) Mihm of Brule, Nebraska; daughter, Tammie Pew of Lincoln, Nebraska; brother, Gary (Judy) Carr of Holdrege, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren and many loved and cherished great-grandchildren.Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM (CT), Friday morning, July 17, 2020 at the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook with Pastors Jeff Kelley and Alisa Parde officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow services in the Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook.A full obituary will follow when available.Memorials are suggested to the UMW Helping Hands Thrift Store in McCook.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann–Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Devona Houghtelling (1932-2020)

Gerald Laverne Jobman, 81, of Omaha, Nebraska (formerly of Gothenburg), passed away on June 26, 2020 at the Hospice House in Omaha, NE.&nbsp; 

He was born August 25, 1938 at Gothenburg to Arthur William and Lucille Virginia (Geiken) Jobman.&nbsp; Gerald grew up on the family farm 9 miles northeast of Gothenburg and lived over 60 years on this farm.&nbsp; The farm has been in the family for over 100 years.&nbsp; He graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1956 and loved attending his class reunions and visiting with classmates.&nbsp;

In February 1957, he joined the United States Army Reserves and was discharged in March 1961.&nbsp; On December 26, 1965, Gerald married Sheila Cooper at Lexington, Nebraska and they became the parents of two children: Tregg Robert and Tracy Kay.&nbsp;

Gerald loved farming and taking care of the cattle.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed the cattle each spring as the new baby calves were born.&nbsp; In fact, each baby calf got a welcome kiss on its head as he tagged it.&nbsp; He retired from farming in 2000, but still loved to see the crops grow and mature each year as the farmer heart remained within him, even after moving into Gothenburg in 1995 and then to Omaha in 2016.&nbsp;

He belonged to the Gothenburg Lion’s Club for 37 years, and then joined the Elkhorn Lion’s Club after he moved to Omaha.&nbsp; He worked on many of the projects and fund-raisers for the Lion’s.&nbsp; Gerald was a member of the Gothenburg United Methodist church for 50 years where he was head usher for many years and also had taught Sunday school for several years.&nbsp; He served as an Assistant Scout Master to the Gothenburg Boy Scouts in Troop 177 for several years, going on camping events with them, helping with their meetings and their many projects.&nbsp; Gerald helped the Gothenburg Senior Center by delivering Meals on Wheels, and also took many Hilltop Estates’ patients to doctor appointments.&nbsp; In addition, he served on the Gothenburg Cemetery Board for several years.&nbsp;

Gerald loved attending sporting events and following the Gothenburg teams and also UNL football.&nbsp; Gerald held season tickets to UNL football for over 50 years and really enjoyed attending as many of their home games as he could.&nbsp; After retirement, he kept busy by visiting with friends each day in the various coffee shops in Gothenburg sometimes stopping by four different ones in a day.&nbsp; He also enjoyed working Sudoku puzzles every day.&nbsp; Gerald truly enjoyed collecting toy tractors, combines, and trucks which he did for many years.&nbsp; After moving to Omaha, he sold the majority of his collection of toys at a toy auction but kept about 75 or so for his own enjoyment.

He was preceded in death by his parents Art and Lucille Jobman; his grandparents Andrew and Minnie Jobman and George and Estella Geiken; his in-laws Alan and Florence Cooper; brother-in-law Gary Cooper; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

Survivors include his wife Sheila of Omaha; his son Tregg (Vicki) Jobman of Omaha and his daughter Tracy (Rocky) D’Andrea of Dover, New Hampshire; nine grandchildren: Christy, Dan, Tim, Karissa, Savannah, and Cassie Jobman; Nick Lahowetz; Nick and Tony D’Andrea, as well as two great-granddaughters, Ava and Thea Jobman; brother Ron (Sandy) Jobman of Gothenburg; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerry and Linda (Cooper) Varilek of Lamar, Nebraska; many cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as extended family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation: Monday, July 6, 2020, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM, First United Methodist Church, Gothenburg, NE.

Funeral: 2:00 PM, Monday, July 6, 2020, First United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp; Masks are not required but appreciated.&nbsp;

Burial will take place in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE.

Memorials may be directed to&nbsp;the Gothenburg Lions, the Gothenburg Senior Center, and the First United Methodist Church of Gothenburg.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gerald Laverne Jobman, 81, of Omaha, Nebraska (formerly of Gothenburg), passed away on June 26, 2020 at the Hospice House in Omaha, NE.&nbsp; He was born August 25, 1938 at Gothenburg to Arthur William and Lucille Virginia (Geiken) Jobman.&nbsp; Gerald grew up on the family farm 9 miles northeast of Gothenburg and lived over 60 years on this farm.&nbsp; The farm has been in the family for over 100 years.&nbsp; He graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1956 and loved attending his class reunions and visiting with classmates.&nbsp;In February 1957, he joined the United States Army Reserves and was discharged in March 1961.&nbsp; On December 26, 1965, Gerald married Sheila Cooper at Lexington, Nebraska and they became the parents of two children: Tregg Robert and Tracy Kay.&nbsp;Gerald loved farming and taking care of the cattle.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed the cattle each spring as the new baby calves were born.&nbsp; In fact, each baby calf got a welcome kiss on its head as he tagged it.&nbsp; He retired from farming in 2000, but still loved to see the crops grow and mature each year as the farmer heart remained within him, even after moving into Gothenburg in 1995 and then to Omaha in 2016.&nbsp;He belonged to the Gothenburg Lion’s Club for 37 years, and then joined the Elkhorn Lion’s Club after he moved to Omaha.&nbsp; He worked on many of the projects and fund-raisers for the Lion’s.&nbsp; Gerald was a member of the Gothenburg United Methodist church for 50 years where he was head usher for many years and also had taught Sunday school for several years.&nbsp; He served as an Assistant Scout Master to the Gothenburg Boy Scouts in Troop 177 for several years, going on camping events with them, helping with their meetings and their many projects.&nbsp; Gerald helped the Gothenburg Senior Center by delivering Meals on Wheels, and also took many Hilltop Estates’ patients to doctor appointments.&nbsp; In addition, he served on the Gothenburg Cemetery Board for several years.&nbsp;Gerald loved attending sporting events and following the Gothenburg teams and also UNL football.&nbsp; Gerald held season tickets to UNL football for over 50 years and really enjoyed attending as many of their home games as he could.&nbsp; After retirement, he kept busy by visiting with friends each day in the various coffee shops in Gothenburg sometimes stopping by four different ones in a day.&nbsp; He also enjoyed working Sudoku puzzles every day.&nbsp; Gerald truly enjoyed collecting toy tractors, combines, and trucks which he did for many years.&nbsp; After moving to Omaha, he sold the majority of his collection of toys at a toy auction but kept about 75 or so for his own enjoyment.He was preceded in death by his parents Art and Lucille Jobman; his grandparents Andrew and Minnie Jobman and George and Estella Geiken; his in-laws Alan and Florence Cooper; brother-in-law Gary Cooper; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.Survivors include his wife Sheila of Omaha; his son Tregg (Vicki) Jobman of Omaha and his daughter Tracy (Rocky) D’Andrea of Dover, New Hampshire; nine grandchildren: Christy, Dan, Tim, Karissa, Savannah, and Cassie Jobman; Nick Lahowetz; Nick and Tony D’Andrea, as well as two great-granddaughters, Ava and Thea Jobman; brother Ron (Sandy) Jobman of Gothenburg; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerry and Linda (Cooper) Varilek of Lamar, Nebraska; many cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as extended family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation: Monday, July 6, 2020, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM, First United Methodist Church, Gothenburg, NE.Funeral: 2:00 PM, Monday, July 6, 2020, First United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp; Masks are not required but appreciated.&nbsp;Burial will take place in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE.Memorials may be directed to&nbsp;the Gothenburg Lions, the Gothenburg Senior Center, and the First United Methodist Church of Gothenburg.&nbsp;

Gerald Laverne Jobman (1938-2020)

Marion Eldon Johnson was born on June 21, 1928, at Freedom, Nebraska, to Knowles and Lillian (Bush) Johnson.&nbsp; He entered his Lord and Savior’s presence Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Great Plains Medical Center at North Platte, Nebraska.

He attended high school at the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska, and graduated in 1946 with a certificate in Normal Training.&nbsp; Marion taught elementary education in rural schools for a few years before choosing to farm in the Bartley area.&nbsp; In&nbsp; 1946, he married Retha Nutt in Curtis, NE.&nbsp; To this union three children were born:&nbsp; Eldon Dwayne, Sharon Kay, and Kathy Sue.&nbsp; &nbsp;In 1953, the Johnson family moved to his current home located southeast of Curtis on the Medicine Creek where he continued farming until his retirement.

Marion greatly enjoyed music and taught himself and others the guitar.&nbsp; He and Retha shared this interest and enjoyed singing together - Marion playing guitar and Retha the piano.

When&nbsp; television became popular in the 50’s, there was a great need for TV repairmen.&nbsp; Marion took a correspondence course and became a licensed technician working in the Curtis area.&nbsp; To supplement the farm income, Marion also worked at the Curtis Enterprise, the ASCS office, Frontier County Assessor’s Office, sold Pioneer Seed Corn from the late 60’s until his retirement.&nbsp; &nbsp;Community service included being an active board member for the Farmers Cooperative.&nbsp; Curtis Telephone Company, Curtis Public Schools,&nbsp; and other community service committees.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of the Curtis Berean Bible Church where he served on the Elder Board and taught Sunday School and helped with VBS and Awana for many years.&nbsp; Marion enjoyed the young people of the community attending the many sports activities and school programs for as long as he was able.&nbsp; One of the great joys of his life after Retha passed away was his volunteer work with Mrs. Ellermeier’s kindergarteners at the Medicine Valley Elementary School until 2019.

He was preceded in death by his wife Retha in 1995, daughter Kathy Cole in 2000, his parents, twin sisters Elaine Holliday and Lorraine Warner, brother Jerald, great granddaughter Aleighah Daharsh born at rest, and great grandson Cade Daharsh born at rest. Survivors include his son Eldon (Vickie) Johnson, daughter Sharon (Dave) Nicklas, son-in-law Nick Cole, 9 grandchildren and spouses,&nbsp; 21 great grandchildren, as well as many other family members, friends, &amp; neighbors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marion loved his Lord and Savior, his family, his friends, and the Curtis community so dear to his heart.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Curtis, Nebraska; Thursday, July 2, 2020, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. with the family present from 5-7.

Graveside Services will be held at Curtis Cemetery, July 3, 2020 at 10:00 am with Pastor Brian Nicklas officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Interment will follow in the Curtis Cemetery, Curtis, Nebraska.

Memorials may be given to the Berean Bible Church, 512 Prentiss Curtis, NE 69025.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Marion Eldon Johnson was born on June 21, 1928, at Freedom, Nebraska, to Knowles and Lillian (Bush) Johnson.&nbsp; He entered his Lord and Savior’s presence Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Great Plains Medical Center at North Platte, Nebraska.He attended high school at the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska, and graduated in 1946 with a certificate in Normal Training.&nbsp; Marion taught elementary education in rural schools for a few years before choosing to farm in the Bartley area.&nbsp; In&nbsp; 1946, he married Retha Nutt in Curtis, NE.&nbsp; To this union three children were born:&nbsp; Eldon Dwayne, Sharon Kay, and Kathy Sue.&nbsp; &nbsp;In 1953, the Johnson family moved to his current home located southeast of Curtis on the Medicine Creek where he continued farming until his retirement. Marion greatly enjoyed music and taught himself and others the guitar.&nbsp; He and Retha shared this interest and enjoyed singing together - Marion playing guitar and Retha the piano.When&nbsp; television became popular in the 50’s, there was a great need for TV repairmen.&nbsp; Marion took a correspondence course and became a licensed technician working in the Curtis area.&nbsp; To supplement the farm income, Marion also worked at the Curtis Enterprise, the ASCS office, Frontier County Assessor’s Office, sold Pioneer Seed Corn from the late 60’s until his retirement.&nbsp; &nbsp;Community service included being an active board member for the Farmers Cooperative.&nbsp; Curtis Telephone Company, Curtis Public Schools,&nbsp; and other community service committees.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of the Curtis Berean Bible Church where he served on the Elder Board and taught Sunday School and helped with VBS and Awana for many years.&nbsp; Marion enjoyed the young people of the community attending the many sports activities and school programs for as long as he was able.&nbsp; One of the great joys of his life after Retha passed away was his volunteer work with Mrs. Ellermeier’s kindergarteners at the Medicine Valley Elementary School until 2019.He was preceded in death by his wife Retha in 1995, daughter Kathy Cole in 2000, his parents, twin sisters Elaine Holliday and Lorraine Warner, brother Jerald, great granddaughter Aleighah Daharsh born at rest, and great grandson Cade Daharsh born at rest. Survivors include his son Eldon (Vickie) Johnson, daughter Sharon (Dave) Nicklas, son-in-law Nick Cole, 9 grandchildren and spouses,&nbsp; 21 great grandchildren, as well as many other family members, friends, &amp; neighbors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marion loved his Lord and Savior, his family, his friends, and the Curtis community so dear to his heart.&nbsp;Visitation will be held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Curtis, Nebraska; Thursday, July 2, 2020, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. with the family present from 5-7.Graveside Services will be held at Curtis Cemetery, July 3, 2020 at 10:00 am with Pastor Brian Nicklas officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will follow in the Curtis Cemetery, Curtis, Nebraska.Memorials may be given to the Berean Bible Church, 512 Prentiss Curtis, NE 69025.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marion Eldon Johnson (1928-2020)

Rachel June Wilson, 85, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 26, 2020 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rachel was born September 21, 1934 in Boise, ID daughter of William O and Jessie (Lowe) Bragstad.&nbsp; She was raised in Boise, ID and graduated from Boise High in 1953.&nbsp; She married Willard J Wilson on May 12, 1957, they made their residence in and around the Gothenburg area for many years.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with a daughter, Elizabeth, in 1977.&nbsp; Willard preceded her in death in 1980.&nbsp; Rachel worked for many years in food service.&nbsp; She and Elizabeth lived for several years in Oskaloosa, IA. After their return to Gothenburg, she worked for many years at the Senior Center doing a variety of jobs.&nbsp; Rachel loved to sew, knit, crochet and quilt.&nbsp; She spent many evenings with her family and friends putting together jig-saw puzzles.&nbsp; She was never too busy to spend time chatting with her family and friends.&nbsp; She was a strong Christian lady with a deep love for Jesus.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth and Steve Smith of Kansas City, KS; her adopted granddaughter Kellie J Stokes-Smith of St. Charles, MO; along with many friends and extended family.&nbsp;

Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Willard, her parents and her brother Jeremiah O Bragstad.&nbsp;

Receiving of friends will be held after the burial from 4:00-6:00 pm, Tuesday, June 30th at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE.

Funeral Services will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, June 30, 2020 at 10:00 am, Masks are required by the Cemetery for all individuals.

Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Senior Center, 410 20th Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Rachel June Wilson, 85, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 26, 2020 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rachel was born September 21, 1934 in Boise, ID daughter of William O and Jessie (Lowe) Bragstad.&nbsp; She was raised in Boise, ID and graduated from Boise High in 1953.&nbsp; She married Willard J Wilson on May 12, 1957, they made their residence in and around the Gothenburg area for many years.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with a daughter, Elizabeth, in 1977.&nbsp; Willard preceded her in death in 1980.&nbsp; Rachel worked for many years in food service.&nbsp; She and Elizabeth lived for several years in Oskaloosa, IA. After their return to Gothenburg, she worked for many years at the Senior Center doing a variety of jobs.&nbsp; Rachel loved to sew, knit, crochet and quilt.&nbsp; She spent many evenings with her family and friends putting together jig-saw puzzles.&nbsp; She was never too busy to spend time chatting with her family and friends.&nbsp; She was a strong Christian lady with a deep love for Jesus.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth and Steve Smith of Kansas City, KS; her adopted granddaughter Kellie J Stokes-Smith of St. Charles, MO; along with many friends and extended family.&nbsp;Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Willard, her parents and her brother Jeremiah O Bragstad.&nbsp;Receiving of friends will be held after the burial from 4:00-6:00 pm, Tuesday, June 30th at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE.Funeral Services will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, June 30, 2020 at 10:00 am, Masks are required by the Cemetery for all individuals.Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Senior Center, 410 20th Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rachel June Wilson (1934-2020)

Shirley Belle (Archer) Golden was born August 13, 1931 on her Grandpa Matthew Archer’s farm in the Ryno District, Southwest of Broken Bow to Jay and Pearl (Bush) Archer and died June 26, 2020 at the age of 88 at the Brookestone View Care Home in Broken Bow.&nbsp; She attended schools at Ryno, Cottage, and Janesville, graduating from Berwyn High School in 1949.&nbsp; Shirley was baptized and joined the United Methodist in 1948 and was a faithful member for 72 years.

Shirley worked as a Nurses’ Aid in the Carothers’ Hospital (Bow Hospital) until she married Robert (Bob) Golden on November 29, 1951.&nbsp; Later, she worked at the Broken Bow High School Cafeteria and as a secretary for Custer United Methodist Parish, most of the time she spent at home raising five kids. She and Bob lived in Berwyn, Waynesville, Missouri, Cozad, Ogallala, before returning to Broken Bow, Nebraska where she lived for the remaining 52 years.&nbsp;

Shirley was a member of the Broken Bow United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She served as President of the United Methodist Women Unit, Circle Chairman of Young Mothers, Chairman of Outreachers Group, and held other offices in the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She also helped with Girl Scouts.&nbsp;

She enjoyed collecting buttons, dog figurines, and Fenton White Hobnail Collection.&nbsp; She loved to embroidery and spent many years making tea towels for her kids, grandkids, and the UMW Bazaar.&nbsp; She mentioned that the church was her second home, telling her kids “If I’m not home when you come from school I am probably at the church.”

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Bob of nearly 46 years, daughter Janine Golden, brothers Kenneth, Gerald, and Dean Archer, and sisters DeEtta Kintzler, and Dorothy Drake.

Survivors include her children Mike (Terri) Golden of Burlington, Colorado, Lora (Cliff) Ruzicka of Grand Island, Nebraska, Kara (Gale) Hoover of Wray, Colorado, and Neal Golden (Donna Ecklund) of Overton, Nebraska; 22 Grandchildren, Michele (Dan) Myers, Cameron (Courtney) Echeverria, Travis (Kristina) Golden, McKenzie (Adam) Flanagan, Kristen Ruzicka (Joe Gourneau), Austin (Robin) Talbert, Denton (Brittni) Talbert, Preston (Kinsey) Talbert, Marcus Golden, Ahria (Ben) Dominguez, Brynn Golden, Johnna Long (Michael Miller), Dustin (Lindsey) Long, Cody (Kasie) Hoover, Nic (Barb) Hoover, Amy Cruce, Todd (Nikl) Jacobs,&nbsp; Lori (Clay) McKinley; Grace Ecklund, Caleb Ecklund, Rachel Ecklund, and Blake Ecklund.&nbsp; 42 Great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.&nbsp;

Funeral Services for Shirley B Golden age 88 of Broken Bow, will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow with Pastor Matt Fowler officiating for family and close friends. &nbsp;Burial will be the Broken Bow Township Cemetery with Govier Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the United Methodist Church or the Broken Bow Food Pantry.&nbsp; &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Sunday June 28, 2020, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the family greeting friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary will follow all CDC guidelines and the State of Nebraska.

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 </figure>Shirley Belle (Archer) Golden was born August 13, 1931 on her Grandpa Matthew Archer’s farm in the Ryno District, Southwest of Broken Bow to Jay and Pearl (Bush) Archer and died June 26, 2020 at the age of 88 at the Brookestone View Care Home in Broken Bow.&nbsp; She attended schools at Ryno, Cottage, and Janesville, graduating from Berwyn High School in 1949.&nbsp; Shirley was baptized and joined the United Methodist in 1948 and was a faithful member for 72 years.Shirley worked as a Nurses’ Aid in the Carothers’ Hospital (Bow Hospital) until she married Robert (Bob) Golden on November 29, 1951.&nbsp; Later, she worked at the Broken Bow High School Cafeteria and as a secretary for Custer United Methodist Parish, most of the time she spent at home raising five kids. She and Bob lived in Berwyn, Waynesville, Missouri, Cozad, Ogallala, before returning to Broken Bow, Nebraska where she lived for the remaining 52 years.&nbsp;Shirley was a member of the Broken Bow United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She served as President of the United Methodist Women Unit, Circle Chairman of Young Mothers, Chairman of Outreachers Group, and held other offices in the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She also helped with Girl Scouts.&nbsp;She enjoyed collecting buttons, dog figurines, and Fenton White Hobnail Collection.&nbsp; She loved to embroidery and spent many years making tea towels for her kids, grandkids, and the UMW Bazaar.&nbsp; She mentioned that the church was her second home, telling her kids “If I’m not home when you come from school I am probably at the church.”Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Bob of nearly 46 years, daughter Janine Golden, brothers Kenneth, Gerald, and Dean Archer, and sisters DeEtta Kintzler, and Dorothy Drake.Survivors include her children Mike (Terri) Golden of Burlington, Colorado, Lora (Cliff) Ruzicka of Grand Island, Nebraska, Kara (Gale) Hoover of Wray, Colorado, and Neal Golden (Donna Ecklund) of Overton, Nebraska; 22 Grandchildren, Michele (Dan) Myers, Cameron (Courtney) Echeverria, Travis (Kristina) Golden, McKenzie (Adam) Flanagan, Kristen Ruzicka (Joe Gourneau), Austin (Robin) Talbert, Denton (Brittni) Talbert, Preston (Kinsey) Talbert, Marcus Golden, Ahria (Ben) Dominguez, Brynn Golden, Johnna Long (Michael Miller), Dustin (Lindsey) Long, Cody (Kasie) Hoover, Nic (Barb) Hoover, Amy Cruce, Todd (Nikl) Jacobs,&nbsp; Lori (Clay) McKinley; Grace Ecklund, Caleb Ecklund, Rachel Ecklund, and Blake Ecklund.&nbsp; 42 Great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.&nbsp;Funeral Services for Shirley B Golden age 88 of Broken Bow, will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow with Pastor Matt Fowler officiating for family and close friends. &nbsp;Burial will be the Broken Bow Township Cemetery with Govier Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the United Methodist Church or the Broken Bow Food Pantry.&nbsp; &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Sunday June 28, 2020, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the family greeting friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary will follow all CDC guidelines and the State of Nebraska.

Shirley Belle (Archer) Golden (1931-2020)

Dona Ealy, 91, of Curtis, died peacefully at Senior Living Choices in Curtis on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Dona was born at Stapleton to Raymond and Margaret Crewdson on March 27, 1929.&nbsp; She grew up in North Platte where she graduated from high school then worked for a while before getting married.

On November 14, 1948, Dona was united in marriage to Rex Ealy in North Platte where they made their home.&nbsp; They later moved to Moorefield to live and work on the family farm; Dona helped run the ag business and the farm. Rex and Dona were married for nearly 68 years when he passed away in 2016.

Dona was a great farm wife and mother who helped raise many of her nieces and nephews, and liked gardening and canning all kinds of foods.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Medicine Valley High School Board for 10 years.

Along with her husband, Rex, Dona was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Margaret Crewdson; brothers, Paul Crewdson and Gary and wife, Pauline Crewdson; sisters and their spouses, Juanita and Bill Cooper, Velva and Earl Dietzler, Georgina and Lawrence Bay, Marlys and Carl Waak, and Jane and Edward Ahlberg; and sister-in-law, Skeets Crewdson.

Dona is survived by her daughters, Maurice (Kevin) Bortner, of Moorefield, and Ann Ealy (Scott Hibbs), of Omaha; grandchildren, Heath (Hilary) Bortner and Danielle (TJ) Harding; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Donna Jean Harding and Barrett and Blayden Bortner; her brother, Milford Crewdson, of North Platte; as well as many other family members.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Dona Ealy, 91, of Curtis, died peacefully at Senior Living Choices in Curtis on Thursday, June 25, 2020.Dona was born at Stapleton to Raymond and Margaret Crewdson on March 27, 1929.&nbsp; She grew up in North Platte where she graduated from high school then worked for a while before getting married.On November 14, 1948, Dona was united in marriage to Rex Ealy in North Platte where they made their home.&nbsp; They later moved to Moorefield to live and work on the family farm; Dona helped run the ag business and the farm. Rex and Dona were married for nearly 68 years when he passed away in 2016.Dona was a great farm wife and mother who helped raise many of her nieces and nephews, and liked gardening and canning all kinds of foods.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Medicine Valley High School Board for 10 years.Along with her husband, Rex, Dona was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Margaret Crewdson; brothers, Paul Crewdson and Gary and wife, Pauline Crewdson; sisters and their spouses, Juanita and Bill Cooper, Velva and Earl Dietzler, Georgina and Lawrence Bay, Marlys and Carl Waak, and Jane and Edward Ahlberg; and sister-in-law, Skeets Crewdson.Dona is survived by her daughters, Maurice (Kevin) Bortner, of Moorefield, and Ann Ealy (Scott Hibbs), of Omaha; grandchildren, Heath (Hilary) Bortner and Danielle (TJ) Harding; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Donna Jean Harding and Barrett and Blayden Bortner; her brother, Milford Crewdson, of North Platte; as well as many other family members.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements.

Dona Ealy (1929-2020)

George Rogers Crandall, 99 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska, formerly of rural Wilcox, died Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Holdrege Memorial Homes in Holdrege.&nbsp; George was born on June 10, 1921, at his grandparent’s home in rural Phelps County, Nebraska, near Wilcox, the younger of two children, to Bert and Mae (Karschner) Crandall.&nbsp; He attended Wilcox Public School, and graduated with the class of 1938.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Following graduation, George attended Nebraska Wesleyan University.&nbsp; He met Ruby Wycoff at Wesleyan in 1939 and on November 2, 1940, they were united in marriage at the Methodist Parsonage in Sidney, Iowa.&nbsp; George transferred to Nebraska Ag-College his senior year and rented a farm West of Wilcox, where the couple later moved.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children: Georgene, Robert, Richard and James.

In 1945, during WWII, George was reclassified 1A &amp; rode the train to Denver with other prospective recruits for a physical.&nbsp; After being rejected due to a heart murmur, George moved his family to Lexington to be near his father-in-law, a doctor.&nbsp; While there, he worked for the Nebraska Extension Service overseeing workers and farmed sugar beets on both sides of the Union Pacific Railroad near Lexington, Nebraska.&nbsp; After two years the family moved back to Wilcox and he resumed farming.&nbsp; He was the Weed Supervisor for Phelps County, and was appointed adjuster for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Program.&nbsp; George also worked for the ASCS Program.&nbsp; In the 1960s, George began working for the First National Bank in Wilcox.

In September 2009, following an illness, Ruby moved to Northridge Assisted Living in Kearney, while George remained on the farm. On November 2, 2011, the couple celebrated their 71st Wedding Anniversary. On May 30, 2012, Ruby preceded George in death.

George enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, genealogy, and carpentry.&nbsp; He enjoyed different building projects including: a home for his family at Lexington, miscellaneous projects on the farm, and helping build cabins at Johnson Lake.&nbsp; In 1993, the family received the Aksarben Pioneer Farm Award.

He was a member of the Wilcox United Methodist Church, the Wilcox Lions Club, and the Grange Association, which met at Sacramento; and was active with Farm Bureau and the Boy Scouts, as Scout Master.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; his wife, Ruby Crandall; a granddaughter, Lori (Smidt) Webster; and sister, Mary Pauline Brueggeman, and her husbands, Morley Braye and John Brueggeman.

George leaves to cherish his memory: his four children: a daughter: Georgene Smidt and her husband, Dale of Wood River, Nebraska; and three sons: Bob Crandall of rural Overton, Dick Crandall and his wife, Lani of Alpine, California; and Jim Crandall and his wife, Leslie of rural Holdrege; seven grandchildren: Brent Crandall and his wife, Becky of Overton; Andi McLey and her husband, Craig of Hastings, Nebraska; Teresa Smidt of Virginia; Stephanie Seng and her husband, Chris of Fort Collins, Colorado; Alisa Williams and her husband, Cameron of Alpine, California; Darcy Boyer and her husband, Chad of Omaha, Nebraska; and Julie Boyle and her husband, Logan of Correctionville, Iowa; grandson-in-law, Kyle Webster of Chicago, Illinois; 22 great-grandchildren, including newest great-grandson, Gentry George Boyle; one great-great-granddaughter, Scarlett Crandall; exchange grandson, Christophe Briquet of Clarafond-Archine, France; along with many extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bauer-Torrey &amp; Mach Funeral Home in Wilcox; per CDC guidelines of 10 people in the facility at one time.

Graveside Services and Interment for George R. Crandall will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wilcox Cemetery at Wilcox, Nebraska with Chaplain Kathy Doiel officiating.&nbsp; The graveside service for George will be live-streamed at the&nbsp;Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home Facebook page.

Due to health concerns, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; current CDC and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for Faith-Based Services will be followed.&nbsp; The Crandall family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend George’s services based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community.

A memorial has been established in George’s honor, and kindly suggested to the Wilcox United Methodist Church or the Wilcox Community Foundation.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nelsonbauerfh.com/">www.nelsonbauerfh.com</a>

The Bauer-Torrey &amp; Mach Funeral Home in Wilcox is in charge of the arrangements

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 </figure>George Rogers Crandall, 99 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska, formerly of rural Wilcox, died Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Holdrege Memorial Homes in Holdrege.&nbsp; George was born on June 10, 1921, at his grandparent’s home in rural Phelps County, Nebraska, near Wilcox, the younger of two children, to Bert and Mae (Karschner) Crandall.&nbsp; He attended Wilcox Public School, and graduated with the class of 1938.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Following graduation, George attended Nebraska Wesleyan University.&nbsp; He met Ruby Wycoff at Wesleyan in 1939 and on November 2, 1940, they were united in marriage at the Methodist Parsonage in Sidney, Iowa.&nbsp; George transferred to Nebraska Ag-College his senior year and rented a farm West of Wilcox, where the couple later moved.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children: Georgene, Robert, Richard and James.In 1945, during WWII, George was reclassified 1A &amp; rode the train to Denver with other prospective recruits for a physical.&nbsp; After being rejected due to a heart murmur, George moved his family to Lexington to be near his father-in-law, a doctor.&nbsp; While there, he worked for the Nebraska Extension Service overseeing workers and farmed sugar beets on both sides of the Union Pacific Railroad near Lexington, Nebraska.&nbsp; After two years the family moved back to Wilcox and he resumed farming.&nbsp; He was the Weed Supervisor for Phelps County, and was appointed adjuster for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Program.&nbsp; George also worked for the ASCS Program.&nbsp; In the 1960s, George began working for the First National Bank in Wilcox.In September 2009, following an illness, Ruby moved to Northridge Assisted Living in Kearney, while George remained on the farm. On November 2, 2011, the couple celebrated their 71st Wedding Anniversary. On May 30, 2012, Ruby preceded George in death.George enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, genealogy, and carpentry.&nbsp; He enjoyed different building projects including: a home for his family at Lexington, miscellaneous projects on the farm, and helping build cabins at Johnson Lake.&nbsp; In 1993, the family received the Aksarben Pioneer Farm Award.He was a member of the Wilcox United Methodist Church, the Wilcox Lions Club, and the Grange Association, which met at Sacramento; and was active with Farm Bureau and the Boy Scouts, as Scout Master.He was preceded in death by: his parents; his wife, Ruby Crandall; a granddaughter, Lori (Smidt) Webster; and sister, Mary Pauline Brueggeman, and her husbands, Morley Braye and John Brueggeman.George leaves to cherish his memory: his four children: a daughter: Georgene Smidt and her husband, Dale of Wood River, Nebraska; and three sons: Bob Crandall of rural Overton, Dick Crandall and his wife, Lani of Alpine, California; and Jim Crandall and his wife, Leslie of rural Holdrege; seven grandchildren: Brent Crandall and his wife, Becky of Overton; Andi McLey and her husband, Craig of Hastings, Nebraska; Teresa Smidt of Virginia; Stephanie Seng and her husband, Chris of Fort Collins, Colorado; Alisa Williams and her husband, Cameron of Alpine, California; Darcy Boyer and her husband, Chad of Omaha, Nebraska; and Julie Boyle and her husband, Logan of Correctionville, Iowa; grandson-in-law, Kyle Webster of Chicago, Illinois; 22 great-grandchildren, including newest great-grandson, Gentry George Boyle; one great-great-granddaughter, Scarlett Crandall; exchange grandson, Christophe Briquet of Clarafond-Archine, France; along with many extended family and friends.Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bauer-Torrey &amp; Mach Funeral Home in Wilcox; per CDC guidelines of 10 people in the facility at one time.Graveside Services and Interment for George R. Crandall will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wilcox Cemetery at Wilcox, Nebraska with Chaplain Kathy Doiel officiating.&nbsp; The graveside service for George will be live-streamed at the&nbsp;Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home Facebook page.Due to health concerns, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; current CDC and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for Faith-Based Services will be followed.&nbsp; The Crandall family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend George’s services based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community.A memorial has been established in George’s honor, and kindly suggested to the Wilcox United Methodist Church or the Wilcox Community Foundation.Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nelsonbauerfh.com/">www.nelsonbauerfh.com</a>The Bauer-Torrey &amp; Mach Funeral Home in Wilcox is in charge of the arrangements

George Rogers Crandall (1921-2020)

Melissa Ann Sis, age 68, of Stratton, Nebraska, passed away in her sleep on Monday, June 22, 2020.&nbsp; She was born September 30, 1951, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to Sterling and June (Frans) Ross. Melissa attended Nehawka High School, graduating with the class of 1969.&nbsp; She graduated from Peru State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in teaching in 1973 and continued her education at Kearney State College, where she earned a Master’s Degree in the mid 1980’s.&nbsp; Melissa’s teaching career started in Stratton in 1973.&nbsp; She taught school in Stratton, Benkelman, Culbertson and later Dundy County/Stratton for 37 years, retiring in 2010.&nbsp; She also was an assistant coach for girls’ basketball and track for many years. Melissa met the love of her life at “THE FLAME”.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Vincent Sis on May 28, 1977, at St. John’s Catholic Church, rural Atwood, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union two sons were born: Justin Michael in 1978 and Joel Mathew in 1981. Melissa loved making quilts for special gifts and pencil drawing family portraits.&nbsp; She also enjoyed watching all sports, especially Nebraska volleyball and basketball. During Melissa’s college years she converted to the Catholic faith.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stratton, where she was also a member of the Altar Society.&nbsp; She was a long-time member of FCSLA, where she enjoyed attending meetings and conventions. Melissa was preceded in death by her parents; parents in-law; son Justin; infant sister Clarissa Ross; brother Robert Ross; sister Marcia Ehmke; brothers in-law Ron Boardman, Albert Sis, Bernard Sis, and Joseph Sis; sisters in-law Beatrice Schumer and Josephine Horinek; and close friend Patty Sheehan. Survivors include: Husband: Vincent of Stratton, NE., Son: Joel of Stratton, NE., Grandsons: Ainsley and Stetson Schroder of North Platte, NE., Adopted daughter in-law: Tasha (Aaron) Schroder of North Platte, NE., Sisters: Norma Stanley of Plattsmouth, NE, and Shirley Boardman of Seward, NE., Brother in-law: Gary Ehmke of Syracuse, NE., Sisters in-law: Diane Ross of Murray, NE, Delpha Sis of Atwood, KS, and Theresa Sis of Lincoln, NE., Close friends: Donna K. and Sandy Thompson.&nbsp; Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020, 7:30 P.M. (Central Time) at St Joseph Catholic Church, Stratton, Nebraska. Mass of the Christian burial will be held Thursday morning, June 25, 2020, 10:30 A.M. (Central Time) at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Stratton with Father Matt Eickhoff officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, rural Atwood, KS. Livestreaming of services:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/StJosephsCatholicChurchBenkelman" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/StJosephsCatholicChurchBenkelman</a> A memorial has been suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratton, NE. On line memorials may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Melissa Ann Sis, age 68, of Stratton, Nebraska, passed away in her sleep on Monday, June 22, 2020.&nbsp; She was born September 30, 1951, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to Sterling and June (Frans) Ross. Melissa attended Nehawka High School, graduating with the class of 1969.&nbsp; She graduated from Peru State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in teaching in 1973 and continued her education at Kearney State College, where she earned a Master’s Degree in the mid 1980’s.&nbsp; Melissa’s teaching career started in Stratton in 1973.&nbsp; She taught school in Stratton, Benkelman, Culbertson and later Dundy County/Stratton for 37 years, retiring in 2010.&nbsp; She also was an assistant coach for girls’ basketball and track for many years. Melissa met the love of her life at “THE FLAME”.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Vincent Sis on May 28, 1977, at St. John’s Catholic Church, rural Atwood, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union two sons were born: Justin Michael in 1978 and Joel Mathew in 1981. Melissa loved making quilts for special gifts and pencil drawing family portraits.&nbsp; She also enjoyed watching all sports, especially Nebraska volleyball and basketball. During Melissa’s college years she converted to the Catholic faith.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stratton, where she was also a member of the Altar Society.&nbsp; She was a long-time member of FCSLA, where she enjoyed attending meetings and conventions. Melissa was preceded in death by her parents; parents in-law; son Justin; infant sister Clarissa Ross; brother Robert Ross; sister Marcia Ehmke; brothers in-law Ron Boardman, Albert Sis, Bernard Sis, and Joseph Sis; sisters in-law Beatrice Schumer and Josephine Horinek; and close friend Patty Sheehan. Survivors include: Husband: Vincent of Stratton, NE., Son: Joel of Stratton, NE., Grandsons: Ainsley and Stetson Schroder of North Platte, NE., Adopted daughter in-law: Tasha (Aaron) Schroder of North Platte, NE., Sisters: Norma Stanley of Plattsmouth, NE, and Shirley Boardman of Seward, NE., Brother in-law: Gary Ehmke of Syracuse, NE., Sisters in-law: Diane Ross of Murray, NE, Delpha Sis of Atwood, KS, and Theresa Sis of Lincoln, NE., Close friends: Donna K. and Sandy Thompson.&nbsp; Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020, 7:30 P.M. (Central Time) at St Joseph Catholic Church, Stratton, Nebraska. Mass of the Christian burial will be held Thursday morning, June 25, 2020, 10:30 A.M. (Central Time) at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Stratton with Father Matt Eickhoff officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, rural Atwood, KS. Livestreaming of services:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/StJosephsCatholicChurchBenkelman" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/StJosephsCatholicChurchBenkelman</a> A memorial has been suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratton, NE. On line memorials may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com

Melissa Ann Sis (1951-2020)

Preston Havens, Jr., of North Platte, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the age of 81.

Preston was born to Preston, Sr. and Edith Havens in Montgomery, Alabama, on June 23, 1939.&nbsp; The family moved to North Platte in 1948 and Preston went on to graduate from North Platte High School in '57.

After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until his honorable discharge in 1960.&nbsp; He later returned to North Platte where he hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad, working as a Switchman then Conductor until eventually retiring in June 2001.

Preston married Mary Jane Furches in Maryland and the couple lived in North Platte where they had three children and later divorced.&nbsp; In 1979 he married Carolyn Jo Griffin and they continued living in North Platte.

Preston was a member of First Christian Church, V.F.W. #1504, Eagles #2839, Elks #985 and a car club.&nbsp; Preston loved being outside, grilling or working on his cars and was a Nebraska football fan.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed visiting and spending time with his daughter, Angie.

Preston was preceded in death by his son, Preston Havens III, daughter, Beth Havens, and his wife, Carolyn Jo; parents, Preston, Sr. and Edith; and siblings, Wylie Havens and Laura Ruth Anthony.

He is survived by his daughter, Angie Havens-Snyder (Thomas Snyder), of LaVista; grandchildren, Zach (Elie) Mapes, Zane (Abby) Mapes, Rush Puls, Marybeth Anderson, Crystal (Jordan) Vigil, Jessica Anderson, David (Sarah) Caudy, Samantha (Justin) Zurnig, Levi (Lindsay) Caudy and Tanya Fairweather; great-grandchildren, Guinevere Mapes, Jeremiah, Judah, Jericho and Joey Anderson, Tinsley, Trax and Tobias Vigil, Piper and Rebel Anderson, Liam Caudy, Jordan, Jayden and Jayli Zurnig, and Ian, Evan, Ibalene, Connor, Trevyn, Jaycee and Kinlee Caudy; his faithful companion, Nancy; and other family.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore. Inurnment with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Preston Havens, Jr., of North Platte, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the age of 81.Preston was born to Preston, Sr. and Edith Havens in Montgomery, Alabama, on June 23, 1939.&nbsp; The family moved to North Platte in 1948 and Preston went on to graduate from North Platte High School in '57.After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until his honorable discharge in 1960.&nbsp; He later returned to North Platte where he hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad, working as a Switchman then Conductor until eventually retiring in June 2001.Preston married Mary Jane Furches in Maryland and the couple lived in North Platte where they had three children and later divorced.&nbsp; In 1979 he married Carolyn Jo Griffin and they continued living in North Platte.Preston was a member of First Christian Church, V.F.W. #1504, Eagles #2839, Elks #985 and a car club.&nbsp; Preston loved being outside, grilling or working on his cars and was a Nebraska football fan.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed visiting and spending time with his daughter, Angie.Preston was preceded in death by his son, Preston Havens III, daughter, Beth Havens, and his wife, Carolyn Jo; parents, Preston, Sr. and Edith; and siblings, Wylie Havens and Laura Ruth Anthony.He is survived by his daughter, Angie Havens-Snyder (Thomas Snyder), of LaVista; grandchildren, Zach (Elie) Mapes, Zane (Abby) Mapes, Rush Puls, Marybeth Anderson, Crystal (Jordan) Vigil, Jessica Anderson, David (Sarah) Caudy, Samantha (Justin) Zurnig, Levi (Lindsay) Caudy and Tanya Fairweather; great-grandchildren, Guinevere Mapes, Jeremiah, Judah, Jericho and Joey Anderson, Tinsley, Trax and Tobias Vigil, Piper and Rebel Anderson, Liam Caudy, Jordan, Jayden and Jayli Zurnig, and Ian, Evan, Ibalene, Connor, Trevyn, Jaycee and Kinlee Caudy; his faithful companion, Nancy; and other family.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore. Inurnment with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.

Preston Havens Jr. (1939-2020)

Billy Joe Baer, 67 of Kearney passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.&nbsp; Billy Joe Baer was born August 3, 1952 in Kearney, Nebraska to Herbert and Belva (Gillming) Baer. He was raised in Kearney and received his education from Kearney High School, graduating with the class of 1970.&nbsp; In 1972, Billy Joe was united in marriage to Tracy Sisler in Kearney, NE. To this union, two children were blessed: Brian and Leslie. Billy Joe's fierce work ethic was instilled at a young age growing up and working on a family farm just north of Kearney.&nbsp; At age 17 he began work for Monarch Construction and quickly rose to the rank of Concrete and Steel Crew Foreman.&nbsp; In 1974 he began his career at Eaton Corporation as an Auto Tender.&nbsp; His final 6 years, he was a Gauge Room Attendant. During his 35-year career at Eaton, Billy Joe received several attendance awards including one 10 year perfect attendance recognition. Following retirement in 2008. Billy Joe's hobbies included prairie dog hunting, bird watching, yardwork and doing projects around the house. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, family, friends and classmates. He was a Kearney Fire Department and Rescue Squad volunteer from 1974-1977.&nbsp; Billy Joe was also a lifelong member and neighbor of the Kearney First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He regularly helped with the church yardwork and snow removal. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Brian Baer and fiancé, Jessica Galaska of Kearney; daughter, Leslie Cook and husband, Court of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, McKenna Baer, Lily Cook, Riley Cook and Josephine Galaska; brother, Danny Baer and wife, Peggy of Kearney; sisters, Marilyn VanVleet and husband, Rod and Nancy Brehm all of Kearney; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

Billy Joe was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Tim Brehm.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Kearney First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Alan Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Kearney Cemetery. A visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday July 10th at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.

Memorials are suggested to the Kearney First United Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Billy Joe Baer, 67 of Kearney passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.&nbsp; Billy Joe Baer was born August 3, 1952 in Kearney, Nebraska to Herbert and Belva (Gillming) Baer. He was raised in Kearney and received his education from Kearney High School, graduating with the class of 1970.&nbsp; In 1972, Billy Joe was united in marriage to Tracy Sisler in Kearney, NE. To this union, two children were blessed: Brian and Leslie. Billy Joe's fierce work ethic was instilled at a young age growing up and working on a family farm just north of Kearney.&nbsp; At age 17 he began work for Monarch Construction and quickly rose to the rank of Concrete and Steel Crew Foreman.&nbsp; In 1974 he began his career at Eaton Corporation as an Auto Tender.&nbsp; His final 6 years, he was a Gauge Room Attendant. During his 35-year career at Eaton, Billy Joe received several attendance awards including one 10 year perfect attendance recognition. Following retirement in 2008. Billy Joe's hobbies included prairie dog hunting, bird watching, yardwork and doing projects around the house. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, family, friends and classmates. He was a Kearney Fire Department and Rescue Squad volunteer from 1974-1977.&nbsp; Billy Joe was also a lifelong member and neighbor of the Kearney First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He regularly helped with the church yardwork and snow removal. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Brian Baer and fiancé, Jessica Galaska of Kearney; daughter, Leslie Cook and husband, Court of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, McKenna Baer, Lily Cook, Riley Cook and Josephine Galaska; brother, Danny Baer and wife, Peggy of Kearney; sisters, Marilyn VanVleet and husband, Rod and Nancy Brehm all of Kearney; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. Billy Joe was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Tim Brehm.Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Kearney First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Alan Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Kearney Cemetery. A visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday July 10th at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. Memorials are suggested to the Kearney First United Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Billy Joe Baer (1952-2020)

Ona M. Wenig, 90 of Kearney passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at her home. 

Ona Mae Wenig was born April 13, 1930 in Dawson, NE to Jesse and Edna (Etter) Spurgin.&nbsp; She graduated from Dawson High School in 1948 and attended business school in Omaha. She married the late Thomas Wenig on December 29, 1948 in Falls City, NE.&nbsp; They lived in Iowa, South Carolina and Florida before moving back to Nebraska in 1968, working with Southern Baptist Convention Churches.&nbsp; She and her husband were commissioned as home missionaries of the Southern Baptist Convention in 1975.&nbsp; They served in western Nebraska until the time of their retirement in 1994, making their home and business office in Kearney. She was a member of First Baptist Church at the time of her death. She was a long-time member and volunteer of the Kearney Chapter of the United Ostomy Association.&nbsp; Ona enjoyed sewing, traveling and spending time with her family. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Christy Clarke and Camilla Wenig of Kearney; sons, Michael Wenig of Omaha and Joseph Wenig of Lafayette, IN; sisters, Norma Alfard of Fayetteville, AR, Cheryle Weir of Wilmington, N.C. and Karen Eickhoff of Lincoln; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, William H. Clarke; daughters-in-law, Sharon Wenig; along with several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Kenneth Spurgin, Arthur Spurgin and Larry Spurgin; sister, Helen Martinosky; two infant grandsons; a great-grandson; and a great-granddaughter.

She chose to donate her body to the Nebraska State Anatomical Board for medical education and scientific research.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Kearney. The Pastor Sean Dougherty will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church or to Roger Williams Fellowship. Condolences may be shared online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ona M. Wenig, 90 of Kearney passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at her home. Ona Mae Wenig was born April 13, 1930 in Dawson, NE to Jesse and Edna (Etter) Spurgin.&nbsp; She graduated from Dawson High School in 1948 and attended business school in Omaha. She married the late Thomas Wenig on December 29, 1948 in Falls City, NE.&nbsp; They lived in Iowa, South Carolina and Florida before moving back to Nebraska in 1968, working with Southern Baptist Convention Churches.&nbsp; She and her husband were commissioned as home missionaries of the Southern Baptist Convention in 1975.&nbsp; They served in western Nebraska until the time of their retirement in 1994, making their home and business office in Kearney. She was a member of First Baptist Church at the time of her death. She was a long-time member and volunteer of the Kearney Chapter of the United Ostomy Association.&nbsp; Ona enjoyed sewing, traveling and spending time with her family. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Christy Clarke and Camilla Wenig of Kearney; sons, Michael Wenig of Omaha and Joseph Wenig of Lafayette, IN; sisters, Norma Alfard of Fayetteville, AR, Cheryle Weir of Wilmington, N.C. and Karen Eickhoff of Lincoln; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, William H. Clarke; daughters-in-law, Sharon Wenig; along with several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Kenneth Spurgin, Arthur Spurgin and Larry Spurgin; sister, Helen Martinosky; two infant grandsons; a great-grandson; and a great-granddaughter.She chose to donate her body to the Nebraska State Anatomical Board for medical education and scientific research.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Kearney. The Pastor Sean Dougherty will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church or to Roger Williams Fellowship. Condolences may be shared online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ona M. Wenig (1930-2020)

Rhonda Martenson, 64 of Kearney passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Center in Kearney.

&nbsp;Rhonda was born April 9, 1956 in Kearney, NE to Leonard and Royetta (Larkin) Warner.&nbsp; She grew up on a dairy farm South of Gibbon.&nbsp; She attended school at District 42 through the third grade and then Gibbon High School, graduating with the class of 1974. Rhonda loved animals, especially her dogs.&nbsp; She also enjoyed being outdoors, cooking, gardening and spending time with her family and friends.&nbsp; Rhonda helped her brother Gene with milking the cows and farming for several years.&nbsp; She was also employed at Nebraska Turkey Plant, Morris Press, Holiday Inn and most recently at Cabela’s. On September 2, 2006, Rhonda was united in marriage to Albert Martenson, The couple made their home in Kearney. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Albert Martenson of Kearney; sisters, Betty (Bud) Stall of Gibbon and Marilyn (Tom) Schachta of Kearney; sister-in-law, Jan Warner of Kearney; two half-brothers; and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Elinore Warner; brothers, Don Warner and Gene Warner; sister-in-law, June Warner; and two half-sisters.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

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 </figure>Rhonda Martenson, 64 of Kearney passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Center in Kearney.&nbsp;Rhonda was born April 9, 1956 in Kearney, NE to Leonard and Royetta (Larkin) Warner.&nbsp; She grew up on a dairy farm South of Gibbon.&nbsp; She attended school at District 42 through the third grade and then Gibbon High School, graduating with the class of 1974. Rhonda loved animals, especially her dogs.&nbsp; She also enjoyed being outdoors, cooking, gardening and spending time with her family and friends.&nbsp; Rhonda helped her brother Gene with milking the cows and farming for several years.&nbsp; She was also employed at Nebraska Turkey Plant, Morris Press, Holiday Inn and most recently at Cabela’s. On September 2, 2006, Rhonda was united in marriage to Albert Martenson, The couple made their home in Kearney. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Albert Martenson of Kearney; sisters, Betty (Bud) Stall of Gibbon and Marilyn (Tom) Schachta of Kearney; sister-in-law, Jan Warner of Kearney; two half-brothers; and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Elinore Warner; brothers, Don Warner and Gene Warner; sister-in-law, June Warner; and two half-sisters. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Rhonda Martenson (1956-2020)

Jannette S. Hunt, 95 years old, died June 17, 2020, at her home in Amherst, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Mrs. Hunt was born Jannette Mae Simshauser on May 28, 1925 in Buffalo County (nearest town Miller), Nebraska.&nbsp; She was the first child of Walter &amp; Theresia (Kaps) Simshauser.&nbsp; Mrs. Hunt was raised in rural Buffalo County (near Amherst, Nebraska). She attended and graduated from Kearney State College in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; In 1949, she married Melvin Randolph Hunt and moved to Virginia where they resided in Charlottesville, Virginia.&nbsp; Mrs. Hunt taught school for almost 40 years and was employed by Albemarle County.&nbsp; Mrs. Hunt loved gardening, shopping, travel; and doing weekly Sunday family dinners and card parties for her entire Nebraska family - who referred to her as ‘Aunt Jane’.&nbsp; Former students continued to write to her 60 years after she had taught them - saying she was their ‘favorite teacher’!&nbsp; &nbsp;She enjoyed decorating for holidays; and she and her sister Vivian often painted a dead tree in the yard to memorialize those holidays.&nbsp; She loved Tom Selleck!&nbsp; She was beloved – and will be greatly missed by family, friends and former students.&nbsp;

The couple had and is survived by three children and their spouses, Motanna J. (Hunt) Cason, Johnny R. Hunt and Jeffrey D. Miller, and Rocky J. Hunt and Barbara (Gray) Hunt.&nbsp; She is also survived by two sisters: Phyllis (Adelung) Nelson of Broadview, Montana and Edith (Adelung) Schriner of Waverly, Nebraska; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp; Though flowers are welcomed, the family recommends that any donations be made to Amherst High School (Amherst, Nebraska), Kearney State College (Kearney, Nebraska); and Scottsville High School Alumni Association (Albemarle County, Virginia).

Funeral Services and interment will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery (Daykin Road and 235th Rd, Amherst, Nebraska) on Sunday June 28, 2020 at 1:00 pm.&nbsp; Family and friends are invited to speak and share memories or stories.&nbsp; The family will host a lunch at Mrs. Hunt’s Amherst home after the service.

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 </figure>Jannette S. Hunt, 95 years old, died June 17, 2020, at her home in Amherst, Nebraska.&nbsp;Mrs. Hunt was born Jannette Mae Simshauser on May 28, 1925 in Buffalo County (nearest town Miller), Nebraska.&nbsp; She was the first child of Walter &amp; Theresia (Kaps) Simshauser.&nbsp; Mrs. Hunt was raised in rural Buffalo County (near Amherst, Nebraska). She attended and graduated from Kearney State College in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; In 1949, she married Melvin Randolph Hunt and moved to Virginia where they resided in Charlottesville, Virginia.&nbsp; Mrs. Hunt taught school for almost 40 years and was employed by Albemarle County.&nbsp; Mrs. Hunt loved gardening, shopping, travel; and doing weekly Sunday family dinners and card parties for her entire Nebraska family - who referred to her as ‘Aunt Jane’.&nbsp; Former students continued to write to her 60 years after she had taught them - saying she was their ‘favorite teacher’!&nbsp; &nbsp;She enjoyed decorating for holidays; and she and her sister Vivian often painted a dead tree in the yard to memorialize those holidays.&nbsp; She loved Tom Selleck!&nbsp; She was beloved – and will be greatly missed by family, friends and former students.&nbsp; The couple had and is survived by three children and their spouses, Motanna J. (Hunt) Cason, Johnny R. Hunt and Jeffrey D. Miller, and Rocky J. Hunt and Barbara (Gray) Hunt.&nbsp; She is also survived by two sisters: Phyllis (Adelung) Nelson of Broadview, Montana and Edith (Adelung) Schriner of Waverly, Nebraska; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp; Though flowers are welcomed, the family recommends that any donations be made to Amherst High School (Amherst, Nebraska), Kearney State College (Kearney, Nebraska); and Scottsville High School Alumni Association (Albemarle County, Virginia).Funeral Services and interment will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery (Daykin Road and 235th Rd, Amherst, Nebraska) on Sunday June 28, 2020 at 1:00 pm.&nbsp; Family and friends are invited to speak and share memories or stories.&nbsp; The family will host a lunch at Mrs. Hunt’s Amherst home after the service.

Jannette S. Hunt (1925-2020)

Ronald D. Plambeck Sr, 86 of Kearney passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab. in Cozad.&nbsp;

Ronald Dwayne Plambeck was born February 13, 1934 in Persia, Iowa to Robert and Opal (Williams) Plambeck.&nbsp; He was raised in Omaha and received his education from Omaha South High School, graduating with the class of 1952. On July 17, 1954, he was united in marriage to Pat Jensen in Omaha, NE.&nbsp; Ron served in the U.S. Navy from November of 1955 until his honorable discharge in September of 1957.&nbsp; After returning from the service, Ron bought cattle at feedlots and from farmers for 30 years.&nbsp; He later retired from Cargill/Excel. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Dwayne Plambeck and wife, Diane, Craig Plambeck and wife, Steph, Ronald Plambeck Jr. and wife, Angie all of Kearney; daughter, Laurie Brisbin and husband, Greg of Kearney; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Donna White and husband, Joel of Blair, NE; sisters-in-law, Gladys Plambeck of Bellevue, NE and Linda Plambeck of Bellevue, NE; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patsy Plambeck; granddaughter, Sara Plambeck; brothers, Vernon, Gary, and Buddy Plambeck. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at Kearney Cemetery with the Rev. John Gosswein officiating.&nbsp; Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy Honors Team.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.

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 </figure>Ronald D. Plambeck Sr, 86 of Kearney passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab. in Cozad.&nbsp;Ronald Dwayne Plambeck was born February 13, 1934 in Persia, Iowa to Robert and Opal (Williams) Plambeck.&nbsp; He was raised in Omaha and received his education from Omaha South High School, graduating with the class of 1952. On July 17, 1954, he was united in marriage to Pat Jensen in Omaha, NE.&nbsp; Ron served in the U.S. Navy from November of 1955 until his honorable discharge in September of 1957.&nbsp; After returning from the service, Ron bought cattle at feedlots and from farmers for 30 years.&nbsp; He later retired from Cargill/Excel. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Dwayne Plambeck and wife, Diane, Craig Plambeck and wife, Steph, Ronald Plambeck Jr. and wife, Angie all of Kearney; daughter, Laurie Brisbin and husband, Greg of Kearney; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Donna White and husband, Joel of Blair, NE; sisters-in-law, Gladys Plambeck of Bellevue, NE and Linda Plambeck of Bellevue, NE; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patsy Plambeck; granddaughter, Sara Plambeck; brothers, Vernon, Gary, and Buddy Plambeck. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at Kearney Cemetery with the Rev. John Gosswein officiating.&nbsp; Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy Honors Team.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.

Ronald D. Plambeck Sr. (1934-2020)

Josephine Oliver, 99 of Kearney passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Mother Hull Home in Kearney.&nbsp; Josephine was born March 1, 1921 near Shelton, Nebraska to Edward and Ethel (Jones) Oliver.&nbsp; She attended Country School near Shelton. Josephine was a very active resident of Mother Hull Home.&nbsp; She enjoyed feeding the birds, watering the flowers, baking and playing BINGO.&nbsp; She also loved to deliver the newspaper to the other resident and visit with them. Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Anna DeLaet and husband, Lynn of Kearney; as well as, several nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents; 6 brothers; and 3 sisters. Memorials are suggested to Mother Hull Home or to AseraCare Hospice.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

A graveside service will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at Shelton Cemetery with the Rev. Linda Knipping officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.

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 </figure>Josephine Oliver, 99 of Kearney passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Mother Hull Home in Kearney.&nbsp; Josephine was born March 1, 1921 near Shelton, Nebraska to Edward and Ethel (Jones) Oliver.&nbsp; She attended Country School near Shelton. Josephine was a very active resident of Mother Hull Home.&nbsp; She enjoyed feeding the birds, watering the flowers, baking and playing BINGO.&nbsp; She also loved to deliver the newspaper to the other resident and visit with them. Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Anna DeLaet and husband, Lynn of Kearney; as well as, several nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents; 6 brothers; and 3 sisters. Memorials are suggested to Mother Hull Home or to AseraCare Hospice.&nbsp; Condolences may be shared online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.A graveside service will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at Shelton Cemetery with the Rev. Linda Knipping officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.

Josephine Oliver (1921-2020)

Michael J. Kapustka passed away April 15, 2020, of natural causes at his home in Cozad, at the age of 47.&nbsp; 

Mike was born January 12, 1973 at Cozad, Nebraska to Robert Kapustka and Maureen (Ogorsolka) Kapustka.&nbsp; He graduated from Cozad High School and attended college at Milford, Nebraska where he obtained an Auto Body Degree.&nbsp; Mike was an avid sportsman and loved anything outdoors, deer, pheasant and duck hunting, cooking, barbecuing and smoking meat.&nbsp; A favorite pastime was canoeing and spending time on the river.&nbsp; He liked his music loud and loved entertaining people.&nbsp; Mike was a jokester and was the life of the party.&nbsp; Everyone he met he gave a piece of himself too and we all loved him.&nbsp; He had a special place in his heart for his nieces, nephews, cousins, especially the little ones.&nbsp; They always loved him as he would play, joke, and give them so much love.&nbsp; &nbsp;His dog Nova was his baby.&nbsp; He took her everywhere and he loved her with all his heart. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Opal and Vincent Ogorsolka and Mary and Raymond Kapustka; uncles, Charles Ogorsolka, Larry Kapustka, Jerome Kapustka and Larry Nichols; and aunt, Marty Kapustka-Schley. 

Survivors include his parents, Maureen (Steven) Sparks of Cozad and Robert (Joan) Kapustka of Boelus, NE; sister, Kristen (John) McNally of WI; and brother, Anthony (Melissa) Kapustka of Rockville, NE; nieces and nephews, Anslie (Jessie VanWaardhuizen) Dishman, Gage McNally, Rylan McNally and Tatum Kapustka; as well as many other relatives, extended family and close friends.

Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Mike Pampara as celebrant. Cremation was chosen. There will be no memorial book signing. Inurnment will be at Cozad Cemetery. Berryman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure>Michael J. Kapustka passed away April 15, 2020, of natural causes at his home in Cozad, at the age of 47.&nbsp; Mike was born January 12, 1973 at Cozad, Nebraska to Robert Kapustka and Maureen (Ogorsolka) Kapustka.&nbsp; He graduated from Cozad High School and attended college at Milford, Nebraska where he obtained an Auto Body Degree.&nbsp; Mike was an avid sportsman and loved anything outdoors, deer, pheasant and duck hunting, cooking, barbecuing and smoking meat.&nbsp; A favorite pastime was canoeing and spending time on the river.&nbsp; He liked his music loud and loved entertaining people.&nbsp; Mike was a jokester and was the life of the party.&nbsp; Everyone he met he gave a piece of himself too and we all loved him.&nbsp; He had a special place in his heart for his nieces, nephews, cousins, especially the little ones.&nbsp; They always loved him as he would play, joke, and give them so much love.&nbsp; &nbsp;His dog Nova was his baby.&nbsp; He took her everywhere and he loved her with all his heart. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Opal and Vincent Ogorsolka and Mary and Raymond Kapustka; uncles, Charles Ogorsolka, Larry Kapustka, Jerome Kapustka and Larry Nichols; and aunt, Marty Kapustka-Schley. Survivors include his parents, Maureen (Steven) Sparks of Cozad and Robert (Joan) Kapustka of Boelus, NE; sister, Kristen (John) McNally of WI; and brother, Anthony (Melissa) Kapustka of Rockville, NE; nieces and nephews, Anslie (Jessie VanWaardhuizen) Dishman, Gage McNally, Rylan McNally and Tatum Kapustka; as well as many other relatives, extended family and close friends.Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Mike Pampara as celebrant. Cremation was chosen. There will be no memorial book signing. Inurnment will be at Cozad Cemetery. Berryman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Michael J. Kapustka (1973-2020)

Imogene Marie Kolar, 88 of Bassett, passed away at her home, Monday, June 15, 2020 in Bassett, Nebraska.

Imogene was born southwest of Spalding, Nebraska the seventh of nine children to Albert &amp; Inez (Kinney) Trosper on August 17, 1931.&nbsp; She attended various country schools in Greeley County before graduating from Wolbach High School in 1948.&nbsp; Imogene went on to teach schools for a year &amp; a half before marrying Earl F. Kolar December 24, 1949.&nbsp; Three children were born near Wolbach as they were farming at the time; Danny Joe, Jean Marie and Jeri Lou.&nbsp; Imogene went back to teaching in 1960 under a special permit in various Howard County Country schools.&nbsp; She completed her bachelor’s degree in 1970, with endorsements in Social Studies and Art.&nbsp; She started teaching in St. Paul in 1968.&nbsp;

Earl &amp; Imogene moved to California in 1987 and she taught in the Rialto School District for seven years.&nbsp; She received her master’s degree while teaching in California.&nbsp; Imogene retired from teaching in 1994.&nbsp; They moved back to Nebraska living in Lincoln, Geneva, O’Neil and settling in Bassett where she spent the rest of her life.&nbsp; She was a teacher to many students but especially enjoyed helping her children and grandchildren and encouraging their art talents.

Imogene was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, past member of the Nebraska Teachers Association, California Teachers Association, Eastern Star, University of Nebraska - Kearney and the Ladies Circle of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolbach, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Jean Kolar of Lincoln, daughters and son-in-law, Jean James of Bassett and Jeri Lou and Steven Pedersen of Sutherland; five grandchildren;&nbsp;numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild,&nbsp;Hazel Marie Schneider; sister, Eleanor Perry of Grand Island; and brother-in-law, Jerry LaBranch of Reno, Nevada.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents; Albert &amp; Inez; husband, Earl; grandson, Joseph F. Pedersen; brothers, Reynold, Norbert, Max, Thomas and Dean Trosper and sisters, Gilda Luft and Joyce LaBranch.

A private family inurnment will be held in Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach. Pastor Glenda Pearson will be officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;A lunch will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Wolbach Community Center.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.&nbsp; Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.

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 </figure>Imogene Marie Kolar, 88 of Bassett, passed away at her home, Monday, June 15, 2020 in Bassett, Nebraska.Imogene was born southwest of Spalding, Nebraska the seventh of nine children to Albert &amp; Inez (Kinney) Trosper on August 17, 1931.&nbsp; She attended various country schools in Greeley County before graduating from Wolbach High School in 1948.&nbsp; Imogene went on to teach schools for a year &amp; a half before marrying Earl F. Kolar December 24, 1949.&nbsp; Three children were born near Wolbach as they were farming at the time; Danny Joe, Jean Marie and Jeri Lou.&nbsp; Imogene went back to teaching in 1960 under a special permit in various Howard County Country schools.&nbsp; She completed her bachelor’s degree in 1970, with endorsements in Social Studies and Art.&nbsp; She started teaching in St. Paul in 1968.&nbsp;Earl &amp; Imogene moved to California in 1987 and she taught in the Rialto School District for seven years.&nbsp; She received her master’s degree while teaching in California.&nbsp; Imogene retired from teaching in 1994.&nbsp; They moved back to Nebraska living in Lincoln, Geneva, O’Neil and settling in Bassett where she spent the rest of her life.&nbsp; She was a teacher to many students but especially enjoyed helping her children and grandchildren and encouraging their art talents.Imogene was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, past member of the Nebraska Teachers Association, California Teachers Association, Eastern Star, University of Nebraska - Kearney and the Ladies Circle of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolbach, Nebraska.&nbsp;Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Jean Kolar of Lincoln, daughters and son-in-law, Jean James of Bassett and Jeri Lou and Steven Pedersen of Sutherland; five grandchildren;&nbsp;numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild,&nbsp;Hazel Marie Schneider; sister, Eleanor Perry of Grand Island; and brother-in-law, Jerry LaBranch of Reno, Nevada.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; Albert &amp; Inez; husband, Earl; grandson, Joseph F. Pedersen; brothers, Reynold, Norbert, Max, Thomas and Dean Trosper and sisters, Gilda Luft and Joyce LaBranch.A private family inurnment will be held in Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach. Pastor Glenda Pearson will be officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;A lunch will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Wolbach Community Center.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.&nbsp; Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.

Imogene Marie Kolar (1931-2020)

Ryan Matthew Meyers, age 40 of McCook, passed away at his home on June 22, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on June 28, 1979 in McCook to Kent and Debra Jean (Koetter) Meyers.&nbsp; Ryan attended Republican Valley Schools and graduated in 1999.&nbsp; He continued his education getting an Associate of Arts degree from McCook Community College.

Ryan always enjoyed animals.&nbsp; He volunteered his time in high school working at the McCook Humane Society doing any job they needed done.&nbsp; Ryan worked at the Coppermill Steakhouse for a short time.&nbsp; He later went to work for Valmont Industries as a galvanizer/welder in the plant working for over 17 ½ years.&nbsp; He was also employed at Taco Johns for over eight years.&nbsp; When not working at his regular jobs, he would go to the family farm working cattle, moving irrigation pipe and many other chores.

Ryan, in his free time enjoyed bowling, video games, Karaoke and pro wrestling.&nbsp; He would carry board games in his car to help pass time.&nbsp; He enjoyed all the superheroes, especially Superman.&nbsp; Ryan was a reliable, dependable and hardworking young man.

He was preceded&nbsp; in death by his grandparents: Hugh and Helen Meyers; Richard and Marilyn Koetter and an uncle: Darin Koetter.

Ryan is survived by his mother, Debra Meyers of McCook; father, Kent Meyers of McCook; sister, Erin and husband, Brent Ruppert of Curtis; three brothers: Jason and wife, Staci Meyers of McCook; Jeremy and wife, Bambi Meyers of Indianola; Derek and wife, Natalie Meyers of Indianola; seven nieces and nephews: Jaci Meyers, Wyatt Meyers, Darin Meyers, Eliza Meyers, Brekyn Ruppert, Bryer Ruppert, Weston Ruppert: many cousins and host of friends.

Friends may stop by and sign the memorial book for Ryan on Friday from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM.&nbsp; The casket will not be open.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Herrmann - Jones Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bruce Lester officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; In Lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial be left in Ryan’s name to the McCook Humane Society. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Ryan Matthew Meyers, age 40 of McCook, passed away at his home on June 22, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on June 28, 1979 in McCook to Kent and Debra Jean (Koetter) Meyers.&nbsp; Ryan attended Republican Valley Schools and graduated in 1999.&nbsp; He continued his education getting an Associate of Arts degree from McCook Community College.Ryan always enjoyed animals.&nbsp; He volunteered his time in high school working at the McCook Humane Society doing any job they needed done.&nbsp; Ryan worked at the Coppermill Steakhouse for a short time.&nbsp; He later went to work for Valmont Industries as a galvanizer/welder in the plant working for over 17 ½ years.&nbsp; He was also employed at Taco Johns for over eight years.&nbsp; When not working at his regular jobs, he would go to the family farm working cattle, moving irrigation pipe and many other chores.Ryan, in his free time enjoyed bowling, video games, Karaoke and pro wrestling.&nbsp; He would carry board games in his car to help pass time.&nbsp; He enjoyed all the superheroes, especially Superman.&nbsp; Ryan was a reliable, dependable and hardworking young man.He was preceded&nbsp; in death by his grandparents: Hugh and Helen Meyers; Richard and Marilyn Koetter and an uncle: Darin Koetter.Ryan is survived by his mother, Debra Meyers of McCook; father, Kent Meyers of McCook; sister, Erin and husband, Brent Ruppert of Curtis; three brothers: Jason and wife, Staci Meyers of McCook; Jeremy and wife, Bambi Meyers of Indianola; Derek and wife, Natalie Meyers of Indianola; seven nieces and nephews: Jaci Meyers, Wyatt Meyers, Darin Meyers, Eliza Meyers, Brekyn Ruppert, Bryer Ruppert, Weston Ruppert: many cousins and host of friends. Friends may stop by and sign the memorial book for Ryan on Friday from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM.&nbsp; The casket will not be open.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Herrmann - Jones Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bruce Lester officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; In Lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial be left in Ryan’s name to the McCook Humane Society. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

Ryan Matthew Meyers (1979-2020)

Ilene K. Blakeman age 97 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, NE.

Ilene was born September 29, 1922 in Callaway, NE to John P. and Anna (Schmidt) Blakeman.&nbsp; She attended Merna High School.&nbsp; Ilene along with her brother Harold and sister Bernice farmed in the Merna area.

Ilene is survived by cousins Ben Heskett of Merna, Kerry Heskett of Merna, Russ Heskett of Loveland, CO, Dale Schmidt of Merna, and Beverly Atkins of Kimball.

Ilene is preceded in death by her parents John P. and Anna Blakeman, brother Harold Blakeman, and sister Bernice Blakeman.&nbsp; 

Graveside service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Merna Cemetery, west of Merna with Father Mark Seiker officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from Noon to 7:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;for words of encouragement or remembrance.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.&nbsp; We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ilene K. Blakeman age 97 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, NE.Ilene was born September 29, 1922 in Callaway, NE to John P. and Anna (Schmidt) Blakeman.&nbsp; She attended Merna High School.&nbsp; Ilene along with her brother Harold and sister Bernice farmed in the Merna area.Ilene is survived by cousins Ben Heskett of Merna, Kerry Heskett of Merna, Russ Heskett of Loveland, CO, Dale Schmidt of Merna, and Beverly Atkins of Kimball.Ilene is preceded in death by her parents John P. and Anna Blakeman, brother Harold Blakeman, and sister Bernice Blakeman.&nbsp; Graveside service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Merna Cemetery, west of Merna with Father Mark Seiker officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from Noon to 7:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;for words of encouragement or remembrance.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.&nbsp; We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ilene K. Blakeman (1922-2020)

Longtime resident of Imperial passed away early Saturday morning, June 20, 2020, at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home. She was 94 years of age. Survivors Include: Daughter: Marilyn O’Neil and husband, Don, of Elsie, NE, Son: Keith Roschewski and wife, Dwana, of Benkelman, NE 6 Grandchildren, 13 Great-Grandchildren, Brother: Leroy Haarberg of Wauneta, NE, Sister: Eileen Martell of Imperial, NE, Brothers and Sisters-In-Law:Joyce Parde and husband, Clarence, of Beatrice, NE, Margaret Roschewski of Centennial, CO. Funeral Services for will be held, Friday, June 26, 2020, 10:30 A.M., at the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial Nebraska. Private family visitation only. A memorial has been suggested to the Lutheran Family Services (Benefit of Children’s Programs) 124 S. 26th Street, Omaha, NE 68102, % Jessica Covl Online condolences maybe left at Liewer Funeral Home.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Longtime resident of Imperial passed away early Saturday morning, June 20, 2020, at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home. She was 94 years of age. Survivors Include: Daughter: Marilyn O’Neil and husband, Don, of Elsie, NE, Son: Keith Roschewski and wife, Dwana, of Benkelman, NE 6 Grandchildren, 13 Great-Grandchildren, Brother: Leroy Haarberg of Wauneta, NE, Sister: Eileen Martell of Imperial, NE, Brothers and Sisters-In-Law:Joyce Parde and husband, Clarence, of Beatrice, NE, Margaret Roschewski of Centennial, CO. Funeral Services for will be held, Friday, June 26, 2020, 10:30 A.M., at the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial Nebraska. Private family visitation only. A memorial has been suggested to the Lutheran Family Services (Benefit of Children’s Programs) 124 S. 26th Street, Omaha, NE 68102, % Jessica Covl Online condolences maybe left at Liewer Funeral Home.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mildred Roschewski (1926-2020)

Deanna Kohmetscher, age 76, of McCook, Nebraska passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook, NE on June 20, 2020.&nbsp; She was born in McCook on August 22, 1943 to Andrew and Mary Elizabeth (Schutte) Kometscher.&nbsp; Deanna was a lifelong resident of McCook.

Deanna worked at the Southwest Nebraska Area Training Center and at Pizza Hut.&nbsp; She enjoyed BINGO, playing cards, especially “Scat” and Rummy.&nbsp; Deanna collected porcelain dolls.&nbsp; She was always accompanied by dolls when she lived at Hillcrest Nursing Home.&nbsp; Deanna was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook and participated in the Special Olympics winning many ribbons and trophies.

Deanna was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Mary Kohmetscher; sisters: Irma Kohmetscher, Rita Titman, Roberta Cappel, Betty Hull, Imelda Hays and Mary Ann Stritt; three brothers: Kenneth, Hugh, and James Kohmetscher.

Deanna is survived by a sister, Eunice Norman of Rochester, Minnesota; special friend: David May of McCook along with a host of nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be recited at the Herrmann - Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM with Father Gary Brethour leading. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church of McCook on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 10:30 AM with Father Gary Brethour celebrating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery of McCook.&nbsp; Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials may be left to SWATS. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Deanna Kohmetscher, age 76, of McCook, Nebraska passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook, NE on June 20, 2020.&nbsp; She was born in McCook on August 22, 1943 to Andrew and Mary Elizabeth (Schutte) Kometscher.&nbsp; Deanna was a lifelong resident of McCook.Deanna worked at the Southwest Nebraska Area Training Center and at Pizza Hut.&nbsp; She enjoyed BINGO, playing cards, especially “Scat” and Rummy.&nbsp; Deanna collected porcelain dolls.&nbsp; She was always accompanied by dolls when she lived at Hillcrest Nursing Home.&nbsp; Deanna was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook and participated in the Special Olympics winning many ribbons and trophies.Deanna was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Mary Kohmetscher; sisters: Irma Kohmetscher, Rita Titman, Roberta Cappel, Betty Hull, Imelda Hays and Mary Ann Stritt; three brothers: Kenneth, Hugh, and James Kohmetscher.Deanna is survived by a sister, Eunice Norman of Rochester, Minnesota; special friend: David May of McCook along with a host of nieces and nephews.A rosary will be recited at the Herrmann - Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM with Father Gary Brethour leading. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church of McCook on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 10:30 AM with Father Gary Brethour celebrating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery of McCook.&nbsp; Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials may be left to SWATS. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

Deanna Kohmetscher (1943-2020)

Joan Elaine Hiatt, 82, of North Platte, died June 18, 2020 at Great Plains Health after her battle with cancer.

She was born on September 30, 1937 at Weiser, Idaho to Alvin and Martha Johnston.&nbsp; Joan went to North Platte where she was raised and educated.&nbsp; At a dance she met the love of her life, Carrol Hiatt Sr.&nbsp; Shortly after meeting, Joan bought him a 1947 Indian motorcycle for fifty dollars.&nbsp; The couple was married on July 14, 1957 and would have celebrated their 63rd&nbsp;wedding anniversary next month.

Joan was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was baptized as one in 1961.&nbsp; She loved the Bible and enjoyed telling and showing others about the simple truths found in it.&nbsp; Two of her favorite scriptures were found at Revelation 21:1-4 and Isaiah 35:5-7.&nbsp; In that restored paradise that God promises, the human family will have the prospect of enjoying life without end, free from all sickness, death, and disease. &nbsp;

Ever since she was a little girl, she loved animals and art, and had a creative and active mind.&nbsp; In 1963 she attended art classes taught by famous Nebraska artist Tom Talbot.&nbsp; She worked at Rite-Way laundry, sold Shaklee and Avon products, but was always helping out at the family business, Carrol’s Repair, as a secretary.

She truly had compassion and cared for everybody that she met, and will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all of her furry four legged family.

Survivors include her husband, Carrol Hiatt Sr.; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Hiatt; grandson, Matthew Hiatt; great granddaughter, Harper Powers; brothers, Albert Johnston and Glen Johnston; sisters, Eunice Wolcott of Nampa, Idaho, Evelyn (Bob) Goings of Gothenburg, and Elma Jean Dishman of Gothenburg.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Martha Johnston; son, Carrol Hiatt Jr.; brothers, Joseph Johnston, Ted Johnston, Frances Johnston, Nador Johnston, Philip Johnston; sisters, Elvie Downing, Luania Reutzel, and Ethel Plaster.

Cremation has been chosen. Services will be at 11 A.M. Saturday, June 27, 2020 with Greg Hilton officiating.&nbsp; Due to Covid-19 concerns, the family asks that only immediate family attend the memorial services.&nbsp; The service will be streamed via the Zoom app (ID: 0684 0072 Password: 295191) and also online at Carpenter Memorial Chapel’s Facebook page for those that cannot attend.

Memorials are suggested to North Platte Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s witness or Pawsitive Partners in North Platte.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.&nbsp; Book signing will be from Tuesday through Friday for those who wish to do so at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

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 </figure>Joan Elaine Hiatt, 82, of North Platte, died June 18, 2020 at Great Plains Health after her battle with cancer.She was born on September 30, 1937 at Weiser, Idaho to Alvin and Martha Johnston.&nbsp; Joan went to North Platte where she was raised and educated.&nbsp; At a dance she met the love of her life, Carrol Hiatt Sr.&nbsp; Shortly after meeting, Joan bought him a 1947 Indian motorcycle for fifty dollars.&nbsp; The couple was married on July 14, 1957 and would have celebrated their 63rd&nbsp;wedding anniversary next month.Joan was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was baptized as one in 1961.&nbsp; She loved the Bible and enjoyed telling and showing others about the simple truths found in it.&nbsp; Two of her favorite scriptures were found at Revelation 21:1-4 and Isaiah 35:5-7.&nbsp; In that restored paradise that God promises, the human family will have the prospect of enjoying life without end, free from all sickness, death, and disease. &nbsp;Ever since she was a little girl, she loved animals and art, and had a creative and active mind.&nbsp; In 1963 she attended art classes taught by famous Nebraska artist Tom Talbot.&nbsp; She worked at Rite-Way laundry, sold Shaklee and Avon products, but was always helping out at the family business, Carrol’s Repair, as a secretary.She truly had compassion and cared for everybody that she met, and will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all of her furry four legged family.Survivors include her husband, Carrol Hiatt Sr.; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Hiatt; grandson, Matthew Hiatt; great granddaughter, Harper Powers; brothers, Albert Johnston and Glen Johnston; sisters, Eunice Wolcott of Nampa, Idaho, Evelyn (Bob) Goings of Gothenburg, and Elma Jean Dishman of Gothenburg.Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Martha Johnston; son, Carrol Hiatt Jr.; brothers, Joseph Johnston, Ted Johnston, Frances Johnston, Nador Johnston, Philip Johnston; sisters, Elvie Downing, Luania Reutzel, and Ethel Plaster.Cremation has been chosen. Services will be at 11 A.M. Saturday, June 27, 2020 with Greg Hilton officiating.&nbsp; Due to Covid-19 concerns, the family asks that only immediate family attend the memorial services.&nbsp; The service will be streamed via the Zoom app (ID: 0684 0072 Password: 295191) and also online at Carpenter Memorial Chapel’s Facebook page for those that cannot attend.Memorials are suggested to North Platte Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s witness or Pawsitive Partners in North Platte.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.&nbsp; Book signing will be from Tuesday through Friday for those who wish to do so at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

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