Donna Lee Jensen, 73, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 10, 2020 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was born February 26, 1947 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of Marvin Lee and Luella Madeline (Waltman) Jensen. Donna grew up in Gothenburg and graduated from the Nebraska School of the Blind in 1967.&nbsp; Donna was very athletic; she loved to ride her bike, go bowling and participate in track.&nbsp; She loved to go to the pool and dive off the high dive. She spent many hours listening to country western music and had all the albums growing up.&nbsp; She was very musical and played the piano, the guitar and the accordion.&nbsp; She enjoyed entertaining people at Hilltop, the Senior Center and other places with her accordion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna read as many books in Braille as she could get her hands on; later she switched to audio books. Donna had several leader dogs that assisted her thru life including Buffy who was very special to her.&nbsp; &nbsp; She loved the Huskers and loved to listen to Husker football. Her faith was important to her, she attended the Presbyterian and Baptist churches and was baptized at the American Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Donna's vision presented her with life long challenges and she was often in her own little world where she felt comfortable. She made her home at Hilltop Estates for the past 24 years.&nbsp; She enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine. Donna's favorite color was red and she had a collection of costume rings that she liked to wear every day.&nbsp;

Survivors include sister, Shirley Ann Jensen and her son Matthew of CA; two brothers, David Ray (Debby) Jensen of Cozad, NE, Bob (Mary Jane) Jensen of Gothenburg, NE and their family; two Aunts Rosemary Zeleski and Helen Armor, one uncle George Jensen and extended family and friends.&nbsp;

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Luella Jensen and numerous aunts and uncles.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Gothenburg Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department, 602 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138.

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 </figure>Donna Lee Jensen, 73, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 10, 2020 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born February 26, 1947 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of Marvin Lee and Luella Madeline (Waltman) Jensen. Donna grew up in Gothenburg and graduated from the Nebraska School of the Blind in 1967.&nbsp; Donna was very athletic; she loved to ride her bike, go bowling and participate in track.&nbsp; She loved to go to the pool and dive off the high dive. She spent many hours listening to country western music and had all the albums growing up.&nbsp; She was very musical and played the piano, the guitar and the accordion.&nbsp; She enjoyed entertaining people at Hilltop, the Senior Center and other places with her accordion.&nbsp;&nbsp;Donna read as many books in Braille as she could get her hands on; later she switched to audio books. Donna had several leader dogs that assisted her thru life including Buffy who was very special to her.&nbsp; &nbsp; She loved the Huskers and loved to listen to Husker football. Her faith was important to her, she attended the Presbyterian and Baptist churches and was baptized at the American Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Donna's vision presented her with life long challenges and she was often in her own little world where she felt comfortable. She made her home at Hilltop Estates for the past 24 years.&nbsp; She enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine. Donna's favorite color was red and she had a collection of costume rings that she liked to wear every day.&nbsp;Survivors include sister, Shirley Ann Jensen and her son Matthew of CA; two brothers, David Ray (Debby) Jensen of Cozad, NE, Bob (Mary Jane) Jensen of Gothenburg, NE and their family; two Aunts Rosemary Zeleski and Helen Armor, one uncle George Jensen and extended family and friends.&nbsp;Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Luella Jensen and numerous aunts and uncles.Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Gothenburg Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department, 602 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138.

Donna Lee Jensen (1947-2020)

&nbsp;Shirley Hatton Minges born October 21, 1934 passed away on June 10, 2020 at Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp; Shirley was the daughter of Simpson Hatton and&nbsp; Helen Ida Olmstead.&nbsp; Shirley’s siblings were Gary Olmstead and Susan Bowers.&nbsp;

Shirley was married to Billy Jack Minges on February 27, 1955.&nbsp; Shirley was the mother of five, Shawn (Jim) Poorman of Wharton, Texas, Mark (Susan) Minges&nbsp; of Ave Maria, FL, Vicki (Terry) Fritz of Farnam, Nebraska, Brett (Sandy) Minges of Frisco, Tx, and Cameron (Carol) Minges of Lake Saint Louis, MO.&nbsp; She was the grandmother of six, Jeremy Fritz, Joshua Fritz, Justin (Lissette) Minges, Kevin Minges, Ryan Minges, and Summer Minges, and great grandmother of six, Kalliope Minges, Oliver Minges, Milo Minges, Gideon Minges, Asher Minges, and Maria Minges.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Billy J. Minges, daughter Shawn Poorman, son-in-law Terry W. Fritz, grandson Jeremy W. Fritz, great grandchildren Gideon Minges, Asher Minges, and Maria Minges.

Shirley Minges started in the fluid analysis business in the early 60’s with Analyst Services, Inc in Oakland, CA as a bookkeeper.&nbsp; &nbsp;After rising through their organization, Shirley was asked to take over their new Stafford (Houston, TX laboratory to build/rebuild their business in 1973.&nbsp; Shirley was successful in building that facility which is still in operation today, some 47 years later under Bureaus Veritas.&nbsp; This began a new chapter in Shirley’s career as one of the first women in this industry and led to her joining another start-up called Lubricon in 1978,&nbsp; eventually becoming an equity owner and ultimately selling to Cummins, Inc. in 1988.&nbsp; Shirley stayed with Lubricon until it was sold to another company in 1998 as their Vice President-Sales.&nbsp; From there, Shirley consulted with another start-up, POLARIS Laboratories founded by her son, Mark Minges and 4 ex-Lubricon employees to lead them in their sales efforts.&nbsp; Shirley stepped away from the fluid analysis business in the early 2000’s after a nearly 40 year career.

Shirley was considered an expert in the business, was trusted and sought after as a speaker with industry trade associations, such as the American Gas Association, STLE, Truck Maintenance Council, and various other associations.&nbsp; As a pioneer in the business and one of the first women in the industry, Shirley paved the way for future women to be considered a viable, successful contributor to an industry that thrives today helping companies improve reliability and saving billions of dollars in operational and maintenance costs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley was also a published author of two science fiction books.&nbsp; In her retirement, she saw a need to provide children access to books after the closing of the Farnam school.&nbsp; She received her librarian certification and spent ten years as librarian in Farnam, Nebraska.&nbsp; Shirley was instrumental in obtaining public funds in rebuilding Farnam’s public library which is still in operation today.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was able to obtain many books and videos from libraries across the country as well as from private collections.&nbsp; &nbsp;She categorized and re-organized the entire library when the new library was re-located.&nbsp; She was also an advocate for teaching children and adults to read.&nbsp; &nbsp;Being a librarian was one of Shirley’s proudest accomplishments.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley’s interests included reading, writing, and cooking.&nbsp; &nbsp;Her favorite food was pasta.&nbsp; &nbsp;She loved to play her favorite card game pinnacle.&nbsp; Her favorite singer was Judy Garland and her favorite songs were “It a Wonderful Life” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.

Shirley adored her dog Mickey.&nbsp; In her later years, she never went anywhere without Mickey being by her side.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A private service will be held.&nbsp; Donations can be made to the Farnam Public Library located in Farnam, Nebraska.

To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp;Shirley Hatton Minges born October 21, 1934 passed away on June 10, 2020 at Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, NE.&nbsp; Shirley was the daughter of Simpson Hatton and&nbsp; Helen Ida Olmstead.&nbsp; Shirley’s siblings were Gary Olmstead and Susan Bowers.&nbsp;Shirley was married to Billy Jack Minges on February 27, 1955.&nbsp; Shirley was the mother of five, Shawn (Jim) Poorman of Wharton, Texas, Mark (Susan) Minges&nbsp; of Ave Maria, FL, Vicki (Terry) Fritz of Farnam, Nebraska, Brett (Sandy) Minges of Frisco, Tx, and Cameron (Carol) Minges of Lake Saint Louis, MO.&nbsp; She was the grandmother of six, Jeremy Fritz, Joshua Fritz, Justin (Lissette) Minges, Kevin Minges, Ryan Minges, and Summer Minges, and great grandmother of six, Kalliope Minges, Oliver Minges, Milo Minges, Gideon Minges, Asher Minges, and Maria Minges.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Billy J. Minges, daughter Shawn Poorman, son-in-law Terry W. Fritz, grandson Jeremy W. Fritz, great grandchildren Gideon Minges, Asher Minges, and Maria Minges.Shirley Minges started in the fluid analysis business in the early 60’s with Analyst Services, Inc in Oakland, CA as a bookkeeper.&nbsp; &nbsp;After rising through their organization, Shirley was asked to take over their new Stafford (Houston, TX laboratory to build/rebuild their business in 1973.&nbsp; Shirley was successful in building that facility which is still in operation today, some 47 years later under Bureaus Veritas.&nbsp; This began a new chapter in Shirley’s career as one of the first women in this industry and led to her joining another start-up called Lubricon in 1978,&nbsp; eventually becoming an equity owner and ultimately selling to Cummins, Inc. in 1988.&nbsp; Shirley stayed with Lubricon until it was sold to another company in 1998 as their Vice President-Sales.&nbsp; From there, Shirley consulted with another start-up, POLARIS Laboratories founded by her son, Mark Minges and 4 ex-Lubricon employees to lead them in their sales efforts.&nbsp; Shirley stepped away from the fluid analysis business in the early 2000’s after a nearly 40 year career.Shirley was considered an expert in the business, was trusted and sought after as a speaker with industry trade associations, such as the American Gas Association, STLE, Truck Maintenance Council, and various other associations.&nbsp; As a pioneer in the business and one of the first women in the industry, Shirley paved the way for future women to be considered a viable, successful contributor to an industry that thrives today helping companies improve reliability and saving billions of dollars in operational and maintenance costs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shirley was also a published author of two science fiction books.&nbsp; In her retirement, she saw a need to provide children access to books after the closing of the Farnam school.&nbsp; She received her librarian certification and spent ten years as librarian in Farnam, Nebraska.&nbsp; Shirley was instrumental in obtaining public funds in rebuilding Farnam’s public library which is still in operation today.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was able to obtain many books and videos from libraries across the country as well as from private collections.&nbsp; &nbsp;She categorized and re-organized the entire library when the new library was re-located.&nbsp; She was also an advocate for teaching children and adults to read.&nbsp; &nbsp;Being a librarian was one of Shirley’s proudest accomplishments.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shirley’s interests included reading, writing, and cooking.&nbsp; &nbsp;Her favorite food was pasta.&nbsp; &nbsp;She loved to play her favorite card game pinnacle.&nbsp; Her favorite singer was Judy Garland and her favorite songs were “It a Wonderful Life” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.Shirley adored her dog Mickey.&nbsp; In her later years, she never went anywhere without Mickey being by her side.&nbsp; &nbsp;A private service will be held.&nbsp; Donations can be made to the Farnam Public Library located in Farnam, Nebraska.To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.

Shirley Hatton Minges (1934-2020)

Warren Shults, age 85, of North Platte, passed away at Linden Court on Friday, June 12, 2020.

Warren was born at Maywood to Glen and Berniece (Doudna) Shults on October 23, 1934.&nbsp; He grew up in the Maywood, Curtis and Wallace areas then worked on different ranches.

Warren later went to work for Wilson Brothers then Musgrove Construction where he became a supervisor.&nbsp; By 1969 he started Shults Construction and went on to build some of the best and most beautiful homes in North Platte.&nbsp; After he semi-retired in 2003, Warren headed to the golf course where he was lucky enough to hit 2 hole-in-ones!

On November 13, 1954, Warren was united in marriage to Evelyn ‘Evie’ Hughes in Raton, New Mexico.&nbsp; They made their home in Grant before moving to North Platte in ’59.

Warren was a member of the Home Builders Association, Moose and Elks.&nbsp; He loved boating and fishing with his family in Spokane, Washington, and going to Husker games.&nbsp; Warren also enjoyed following his grandkids in their sporting activities, but most importantly, he loved and cared for his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Berniece; brother, Glen Dean Shults; and sister, Cora Osterhoudt.

Warren is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Evie, and son, Mark (Diane) Shults, all of North Platte; daughter, Vickie (Denny) Evans, of Spokane, Washington; grandkids, Shawn (Dan) Pilkinton, Michael (Melissa) Shults, Natalie (Judd) Songster and Bobby Shults (Carleigh Smith); great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel, Alyssa, Haley, Noah, Ollie and Pyper; his sister, Elaine Knaus, of Kearney; and other family members.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to First United Methodist Church.

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 </figure>Warren Shults, age 85, of North Platte, passed away at Linden Court on Friday, June 12, 2020.Warren was born at Maywood to Glen and Berniece (Doudna) Shults on October 23, 1934.&nbsp; He grew up in the Maywood, Curtis and Wallace areas then worked on different ranches.Warren later went to work for Wilson Brothers then Musgrove Construction where he became a supervisor.&nbsp; By 1969 he started Shults Construction and went on to build some of the best and most beautiful homes in North Platte.&nbsp; After he semi-retired in 2003, Warren headed to the golf course where he was lucky enough to hit 2 hole-in-ones!On November 13, 1954, Warren was united in marriage to Evelyn ‘Evie’ Hughes in Raton, New Mexico.&nbsp; They made their home in Grant before moving to North Platte in ’59.Warren was a member of the Home Builders Association, Moose and Elks.&nbsp; He loved boating and fishing with his family in Spokane, Washington, and going to Husker games.&nbsp; Warren also enjoyed following his grandkids in their sporting activities, but most importantly, he loved and cared for his family.He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Berniece; brother, Glen Dean Shults; and sister, Cora Osterhoudt.Warren is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Evie, and son, Mark (Diane) Shults, all of North Platte; daughter, Vickie (Denny) Evans, of Spokane, Washington; grandkids, Shawn (Dan) Pilkinton, Michael (Melissa) Shults, Natalie (Judd) Songster and Bobby Shults (Carleigh Smith); great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel, Alyssa, Haley, Noah, Ollie and Pyper; his sister, Elaine Knaus, of Kearney; and other family members.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to First United Methodist Church.

Warren Shults (1934-2020)

Elden LeRoy Pouk, 89 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at his home in Holdrege, surrounded by his family. 

Elden was born July 11, 1930, near Rock Falls, Nebraska, one of seven children born to John Lewis and Ella Henrietta (Hinze) Pouk.&nbsp; He was baptized in the St. Johns Lutheran Church in Oxford, Nebraska on September 7, 1930, and was confirmed at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Holdrege in 1948.&nbsp; In 1969, he became a member of the United Methodist Church of Holdrege.

He received his primary education from Atlanta Public Schools, and then attended Mascot High School, graduating with the class of 1949.

Following his education, he was inducted into the United States Army on May 8, 1951 and was stationed in Germany until his honorable discharged on April 24, 1953.

On March 24, 1954, he was united in marriage to Carol White at the First United Methodist Church in Holdrege, and to this union one daughter was born: Jeanie.&nbsp; The family made their home in Holdrege.

Elden was employed as a truck driver by Grainger Bros in Holdrege from 1949 until 1967, when he went to work for Becton Dickinson in Holdrege. He retired from there in 1985 at the age of 55.

He like to travel, and enjoyed going to Texas for a month or two, every year after his retirement.&nbsp; Elden and Carol traveled the U.S. and were able to visit every state.&nbsp; But most of all, he loved spending time with his family.&nbsp;

Elden was a member of First United Methodist Church and the VFW.

Besides his parents, Elden was preceded in death by: three brothers: Lloyd Lee Pouk; Rodney Pouk in infancy; and Evald Pouk; a sister, Marlene Pouk in infancy; a sister-in-law, Ann Pouk; and two brothers-in-law:&nbsp; Norman White and Howard Morris and wife Ardith.

He leaves to celebrate his life; his wife of 66 years, Carol Pouk of Holdrege; his daughter, Jeanie Heinz and her husband, Keith of Holdrege; two grandchildren: Thressa Trausch and her husband, David of Grand Island, Nebraska; and Trent Heinz and his wife, Chelsie of Holdrege; five great-grandchildren: Elizabeth, Abbigail, Andrew, Eli, &nbsp;and Emma; two brothers: Carroll R. Pouk and his wife, Mary of Holdrege; and Dennis Pouk, Sr. of Holdrege; sister-in-law, Sue White of Kearney, Nebraska; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

There will be no visitation, viewing or memorial book signing.&nbsp; The family has honored his wish for cremation.

Memorial Services for Elden L. Pouk will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Nebraska with Reverend Nora Mendyk officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery at Holdrege, with military honors provided by the Martin-Horn American Legion Post #66 in conjunction with the United States Army Funeral Honors Team.

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 Pouk family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend Elden’s services based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community.&nbsp;

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

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

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Elden LeRoy Pouk, 89 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at his home in Holdrege, surrounded by his family. Elden was born July 11, 1930, near Rock Falls, Nebraska, one of seven children born to John Lewis and Ella Henrietta (Hinze) Pouk.&nbsp; He was baptized in the St. Johns Lutheran Church in Oxford, Nebraska on September 7, 1930, and was confirmed at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Holdrege in 1948.&nbsp; In 1969, he became a member of the United Methodist Church of Holdrege.He received his primary education from Atlanta Public Schools, and then attended Mascot High School, graduating with the class of 1949.Following his education, he was inducted into the United States Army on May 8, 1951 and was stationed in Germany until his honorable discharged on April 24, 1953.On March 24, 1954, he was united in marriage to Carol White at the First United Methodist Church in Holdrege, and to this union one daughter was born: Jeanie.&nbsp; The family made their home in Holdrege.Elden was employed as a truck driver by Grainger Bros in Holdrege from 1949 until 1967, when he went to work for Becton Dickinson in Holdrege. He retired from there in 1985 at the age of 55.He like to travel, and enjoyed going to Texas for a month or two, every year after his retirement.&nbsp; Elden and Carol traveled the U.S. and were able to visit every state.&nbsp; But most of all, he loved spending time with his family.&nbsp;Elden was a member of First United Methodist Church and the VFW.Besides his parents, Elden was preceded in death by: three brothers: Lloyd Lee Pouk; Rodney Pouk in infancy; and Evald Pouk; a sister, Marlene Pouk in infancy; a sister-in-law, Ann Pouk; and two brothers-in-law:&nbsp; Norman White and Howard Morris and wife Ardith.He leaves to celebrate his life; his wife of 66 years, Carol Pouk of Holdrege; his daughter, Jeanie Heinz and her husband, Keith of Holdrege; two grandchildren: Thressa Trausch and her husband, David of Grand Island, Nebraska; and Trent Heinz and his wife, Chelsie of Holdrege; five great-grandchildren: Elizabeth, Abbigail, Andrew, Eli, &nbsp;and Emma; two brothers: Carroll R. Pouk and his wife, Mary of Holdrege; and Dennis Pouk, Sr. of Holdrege; sister-in-law, Sue White of Kearney, Nebraska; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.There will be no visitation, viewing or memorial book signing.&nbsp; The family has honored his wish for cremation.Memorial Services for Elden L. Pouk will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Nebraska with Reverend Nora Mendyk officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery at Holdrege, with military honors provided by the Martin-Horn American Legion Post #66 in conjunction with the United States Army Funeral Honors Team.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 Pouk family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend Elden’s services based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community.&nbsp;A memorial has been established in Elden’s honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nelsonbauerfh.com/">www.nelsonbauerfh.com</a>The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of arrangements.

Elden L. Pouk (1930-2020)

Donna Jean Helberg was born May 10, 1937, to Howard and Agnes (Mrsny) Farrar at Newman Grove, Nebraska.&nbsp; Jean, as she was known, grew up and attended grade school and high school in Newman Grove. Jean married Milburne (Mick) Helberg on February 10, 1957, in Yankton, South Dakota.&nbsp; In the early years, Jean was employed at Consumers Public Power in Newman Grove.&nbsp; They later moved to the Hamlet area where Jean was employed at the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center for 34 ½ years. Jean had a love for bird watching and dogs, and she also enjoyed country and Christian music.&nbsp; Jean passed away Monday evening, June 8, 2020, at the McCook Community Hospital.&nbsp; She was 83 years of age. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; sister Betty Farrar; and brother Duane Farrar. Survivors include: Husband: Mick of Hamlet, NE. Son: Jim Helberg and wife Christy of Hamlet, NE. Daughter: Cindy Acton and husband Randy of Wauneta, NE. Daughter: Diane Richards and husband Terry of Hayes Center, NE. Grandchildren: Tyler( Leane) Acton, Dustin Acton, Lindsay Acton, Dustin Mintling and Devon Helberg. Great-grandchildren: Matthew Nelson; Maxine Nelson; Sydnee, Aden and Emma Acton. Funeral services for Jean will be held Thursday, June 11, 2020, 10:00 a.m. (CT, at the Hamlet Union Church, Hamlet, Nebraska, with Pastor Joshua Clark officiating. Interment will follow at the Hamlet Cemetery, Hamlet, Nebraska. Private family visitation only. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been suggested to the Great Commission Fund. Condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com LIEWER FUNERAL HOME OF WAUNETA ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donna Jean Helberg was born May 10, 1937, to Howard and Agnes (Mrsny) Farrar at Newman Grove, Nebraska.&nbsp; Jean, as she was known, grew up and attended grade school and high school in Newman Grove. Jean married Milburne (Mick) Helberg on February 10, 1957, in Yankton, South Dakota.&nbsp; In the early years, Jean was employed at Consumers Public Power in Newman Grove.&nbsp; They later moved to the Hamlet area where Jean was employed at the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center for 34 ½ years. Jean had a love for bird watching and dogs, and she also enjoyed country and Christian music.&nbsp; Jean passed away Monday evening, June 8, 2020, at the McCook Community Hospital.&nbsp; She was 83 years of age. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; sister Betty Farrar; and brother Duane Farrar. Survivors include: Husband: Mick of Hamlet, NE. Son: Jim Helberg and wife Christy of Hamlet, NE. Daughter: Cindy Acton and husband Randy of Wauneta, NE. Daughter: Diane Richards and husband Terry of Hayes Center, NE. Grandchildren: Tyler( Leane) Acton, Dustin Acton, Lindsay Acton, Dustin Mintling and Devon Helberg. Great-grandchildren: Matthew Nelson; Maxine Nelson; Sydnee, Aden and Emma Acton. Funeral services for Jean will be held Thursday, June 11, 2020, 10:00 a.m. (CT, at the Hamlet Union Church, Hamlet, Nebraska, with Pastor Joshua Clark officiating. Interment will follow at the Hamlet Cemetery, Hamlet, Nebraska. Private family visitation only. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been suggested to the Great Commission Fund. Condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com LIEWER FUNERAL HOME OF WAUNETA ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS.&nbsp;

Donna Jean Helberg (1937-2020)

Robert Forrester, of North Platte, NE, passed away June 5, 2020, at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; He was born on February 10, 1937 in Milan, MO to Othel Thomas Forrester and Goldie Helen Shatto.

Robert entered the United States Army on May 29, 1956 and he was Honorably discharged on May 28, 1959.

He was united in married to Florence Penny Cline on January 7, 1962 in the Lutheran Church.&nbsp; After which the couple lived in North Platte moved to Riverside, CA in 1965 and worked on the UPRR returning to North Platte in 1966.

Bob loved everything to do with the outdoors.&nbsp; Whether it be hunting, fishing, golfing, skiing or God forbid trapping.&nbsp; As a trapper he would leave frozen muskrats in the family car&nbsp; much to the chagrin of his then wife who had to drive her friends to card games in that family car.

He was a great teacher of the outdoors.&nbsp; He especially loved showing his two children his mad skills that they then passed on to their children. Bob also had a group of girls he called the outdoor Bettys.&nbsp; Him and his Bettys would partake in all sorts of adventures but ice fishing was their favorite.&nbsp; He taught those girls all he knew about fishing and just general living, but most of all, how to have fun.&nbsp; He was a member of lure traders; a group of men and their sons that would have an annual fishing tournament on the Valentine refuge.&nbsp; While Bob never won that tournament some would say he still was the best fisherman there.&nbsp; With the skills he taught his son Scott, Scott was able to win Lure Traders several times.&nbsp; The refuge was a place Bob may have loved the most whether it was fishing or hunting up there.&nbsp; Bob and his daughter Amy had many amazing fishing adventures there.&nbsp; Lake McConaughey may have been Bobs 2nd favorite place to go.&nbsp; Camping with friends was a several times a summer tradition.&nbsp; Bob made friends and taught lessons everywhere he went.&nbsp; Most kids that hung around Bob could identify poison plants and the antidote the poison plant.

Skiing was a great love of Bobs.&nbsp; He was one of the most technically perfect skier on the slope.

Bob was also a member of the Turkey Feather tribe that camped and canoed every June for years.&nbsp; Old Crow as he was called delighted everyone with his Dutch oven masterpieces and his unique swimwear choices.

Bob always had a smile a laugh and a hug for everyone.&nbsp; He will be missed more than anyone could know by his 2 children Scott and Amy, his grandson, Jacob and all the many many friends he made in life.

Survivors include his son, Robert Scott Forrester of North Platte; daughter, Amy Kathleen Schoenholz and life partner Britt O’Brien of Bruning, NE; grandsons, Michael McCray of Lincoln, Jacob Schoenholz of Bruning, NE; granddaughter, Greer Forrester of Colorado; brother, Thomas (Barb) Forrester of McAllen, TX; sisters, Peggy Ward of Des Moines, IA and Phyllis (Larry) Ransdall of Omaha; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Anderson and Jo TenBensel and brother, Rex Forrester.

Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.&nbsp; Online condolences can be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Robert Forrester, of North Platte, NE, passed away June 5, 2020, at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; He was born on February 10, 1937 in Milan, MO to Othel Thomas Forrester and Goldie Helen Shatto.Robert entered the United States Army on May 29, 1956 and he was Honorably discharged on May 28, 1959.He was united in married to Florence Penny Cline on January 7, 1962 in the Lutheran Church.&nbsp; After which the couple lived in North Platte moved to Riverside, CA in 1965 and worked on the UPRR returning to North Platte in 1966.Bob loved everything to do with the outdoors.&nbsp; Whether it be hunting, fishing, golfing, skiing or God forbid trapping.&nbsp; As a trapper he would leave frozen muskrats in the family car&nbsp; much to the chagrin of his then wife who had to drive her friends to card games in that family car.He was a great teacher of the outdoors.&nbsp; He especially loved showing his two children his mad skills that they then passed on to their children. Bob also had a group of girls he called the outdoor Bettys.&nbsp; Him and his Bettys would partake in all sorts of adventures but ice fishing was their favorite.&nbsp; He taught those girls all he knew about fishing and just general living, but most of all, how to have fun.&nbsp; He was a member of lure traders; a group of men and their sons that would have an annual fishing tournament on the Valentine refuge.&nbsp; While Bob never won that tournament some would say he still was the best fisherman there.&nbsp; With the skills he taught his son Scott, Scott was able to win Lure Traders several times.&nbsp; The refuge was a place Bob may have loved the most whether it was fishing or hunting up there.&nbsp; Bob and his daughter Amy had many amazing fishing adventures there.&nbsp; Lake McConaughey may have been Bobs 2nd favorite place to go.&nbsp; Camping with friends was a several times a summer tradition.&nbsp; Bob made friends and taught lessons everywhere he went.&nbsp; Most kids that hung around Bob could identify poison plants and the antidote the poison plant.Skiing was a great love of Bobs.&nbsp; He was one of the most technically perfect skier on the slope.Bob was also a member of the Turkey Feather tribe that camped and canoed every June for years.&nbsp; Old Crow as he was called delighted everyone with his Dutch oven masterpieces and his unique swimwear choices.Bob always had a smile a laugh and a hug for everyone.&nbsp; He will be missed more than anyone could know by his 2 children Scott and Amy, his grandson, Jacob and all the many many friends he made in life.Survivors include his son, Robert Scott Forrester of North Platte; daughter, Amy Kathleen Schoenholz and life partner Britt O’Brien of Bruning, NE; grandsons, Michael McCray of Lincoln, Jacob Schoenholz of Bruning, NE; granddaughter, Greer Forrester of Colorado; brother, Thomas (Barb) Forrester of McAllen, TX; sisters, Peggy Ward of Des Moines, IA and Phyllis (Larry) Ransdall of Omaha; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Anderson and Jo TenBensel and brother, Rex Forrester.Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.&nbsp; Online condolences can be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Robert Forrester (1937-2020)

Daniel Elmore Houser, 73, of Hershey, NE, passed away on June 4, 2020 at his home.&nbsp; He was born to Floyd &amp; Martha (Powell) Houser on November 24, 1946 at Wallace, NE.&nbsp; At birth, he weighed only 1 lb 15 oz and spent his first three months in St. Mary’s hospital in North Platte.&nbsp; He was married to Karen Danzack on August 30, 1965, in North Platte, they later divorced.

Dan worked ranching, truck driving and various retail jobs throughout his life.&nbsp; He was an avid horse lover and cowboy at heart and would have spent every day riding if he could.

He is survived by children, Daniel Houser Jr. of Lincoln, Melissa (James) McGraw of Kearney, and Angela Houser of Papillion; grandchildren, Nick, Gina, Trenton, Rebecca, Kimberly, Heather, Christopher, Brandon, Joseph Jr. &amp; Nathan; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Floyd G. (Linda) Houser of North Platte, and Vernon Houser of &nbsp;Seaside, Oregon; sister, Martha (Dan) Hallmark of Clayton, North Carolina; one uncle, Wayne Powell of Colorado; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dewey Houser; and son, Joseph Roy.

Graveside services will be June 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Good Hope Cemetery, North of North Platte with Bishop Joshua Ray officiating.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center.&nbsp; Online condolences can be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Daniel Elmore Houser, 73, of Hershey, NE, passed away on June 4, 2020 at his home.&nbsp; He was born to Floyd &amp; Martha (Powell) Houser on November 24, 1946 at Wallace, NE.&nbsp; At birth, he weighed only 1 lb 15 oz and spent his first three months in St. Mary’s hospital in North Platte.&nbsp; He was married to Karen Danzack on August 30, 1965, in North Platte, they later divorced.Dan worked ranching, truck driving and various retail jobs throughout his life.&nbsp; He was an avid horse lover and cowboy at heart and would have spent every day riding if he could.He is survived by children, Daniel Houser Jr. of Lincoln, Melissa (James) McGraw of Kearney, and Angela Houser of Papillion; grandchildren, Nick, Gina, Trenton, Rebecca, Kimberly, Heather, Christopher, Brandon, Joseph Jr. &amp; Nathan; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Floyd G. (Linda) Houser of North Platte, and Vernon Houser of &nbsp;Seaside, Oregon; sister, Martha (Dan) Hallmark of Clayton, North Carolina; one uncle, Wayne Powell of Colorado; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dewey Houser; and son, Joseph Roy.Graveside services will be June 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Good Hope Cemetery, North of North Platte with Bishop Joshua Ray officiating.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center.&nbsp; Online condolences can be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carpentermemorial.com/">www.carpentermemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Daniel Elmore Houser (1946-2020)

Robert “Bob” A Nichelson, age 92, of North Platte, died June 09. 2020 at his home.&nbsp; He was born on December 15, 1927, in Keystone, NE to Ernest and Berniece (Bolin) Nichelson.

Bob attended North Platte High School, later receiving his diploma. On June 4, 1950, Bob married Ida M Collins in North Platte. Bob entered the United States Army, serving in the Korea War as a Corporal in the communications sector.&nbsp; After Bob’s discharge from the Army the couple made their home in North Platte where Bob drove a truck for a short time, working also for Kunkle Auto Supply, Bystrom Auto Parts, E &amp; R Automotive, he begin working for the Union Pacific Railroad as a machinist, retiring in 1995.

Bob enjoyed woodworking, walking, square dancing, traveling, walks, motorcycle rides, and camping.&nbsp; Bob was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Eagles and the Good Time Square Dancers Club.

Survivors include Bob and Ida’s; four sons, Randy (Judy, Keith (Kari, Larry (Deanna, all of North Platte, and Ross (Deidre) of Sutherland; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family members and friends.&nbsp; 

Preceding him in death were his wife Ida, his parents; a son, David Nichelson; brothers, Ralph William and Donald Dean and granddaughter Tori Koubek.

A memorial has been established in his name to the North Platte Senior Center.&nbsp; Online condolences can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.

Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Goodwin officiating. Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 10th, from noon until 8:00 P.M. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Robert “Bob” A Nichelson, age 92, of North Platte, died June 09. 2020 at his home.&nbsp; He was born on December 15, 1927, in Keystone, NE to Ernest and Berniece (Bolin) Nichelson.Bob attended North Platte High School, later receiving his diploma. On June 4, 1950, Bob married Ida M Collins in North Platte. Bob entered the United States Army, serving in the Korea War as a Corporal in the communications sector.&nbsp; After Bob’s discharge from the Army the couple made their home in North Platte where Bob drove a truck for a short time, working also for Kunkle Auto Supply, Bystrom Auto Parts, E &amp; R Automotive, he begin working for the Union Pacific Railroad as a machinist, retiring in 1995.Bob enjoyed woodworking, walking, square dancing, traveling, walks, motorcycle rides, and camping.&nbsp; Bob was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Eagles and the Good Time Square Dancers Club.Survivors include Bob and Ida’s; four sons, Randy (Judy, Keith (Kari, Larry (Deanna, all of North Platte, and Ross (Deidre) of Sutherland; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family members and friends.&nbsp; Preceding him in death were his wife Ida, his parents; a son, David Nichelson; brothers, Ralph William and Donald Dean and granddaughter Tori Koubek.A memorial has been established in his name to the North Platte Senior Center.&nbsp; Online condolences can be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Goodwin officiating. Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 10th, from noon until 8:00 P.M. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert 'Bob' A Nichelson (1927-2020)

&nbsp; Sigrid Haugland Wimberly, age 97, or best known as 'Aunt Sig', died at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska on June 4, 2020.

&nbsp; Sigrid was born October 1, 1922, to Jacob 'Jack' and Olivia Christine (Spinnanger) Haugland on the family farm south of Hershey, Nebraska where she grew up.&nbsp; Her mother died when she was 4, then her father married Bessie&nbsp;Overmier and she raised the children along with her two girls. Sig attended country school then graduated from Hershey High School in 1939.&nbsp; She went on to beauty school and worked as a beautician in North Platte.&nbsp; In June of 1942, Sig moved to California where she lived for over 60 years.&nbsp; She worked for the Bendix Corporation, starting as a factory worker then Production Control Planner, eventually retiring in 1974. On August 24, 1943, Sigrid married William 'Bill' Harrison Shehan, Jr. in Hollywood, California.&nbsp; After Bill died in 1973, Sig moved to Santa Rosa, California and married Jay Johnston Wimberly.&nbsp; Following his death, Sig returned to&nbsp;Nebraska in 2003 to be closer to her family. While in California, Sig volunteered at hospitals and enjoyed sewing, gardening, doing craft projects, baking and watching after the neighbor's children.&nbsp; In North Platte, Sig continued with her craft projects, which included making beaded necklaces and kitchen scrubbies that she gave away, as well as sewing for friends and family. Sig especially enjoyed sending her gingersnap cookies to her great-nephew, Jimmy Moorhead, while he was stationed in Afghanistan.&nbsp; Aunt Sig and her World Wide Ginger Snap Cookies soon became famous and&nbsp;were featured on an episode of NET Television's The Recipe Box.&nbsp; She didn't win the recipe contest but was a finalist. Sig was a kind, gentle woman who loved sharing, visiting with others, and telling stories of her younger days. Survivors include her many nieces and nephews, Billy (Jackie) Moorhead, Jack (Peggy) Moorhead and Andy (Marcia) Olson, all of Hershey, Nebraska, John&nbsp;VanPelt, of Paxton, Nebraska, Donna (Bill) Arnett, Rick (Dodie) Odean, and Gary&nbsp;(Carolyn) Rickett, all of North Platte, Jack (Pam) Rickett, of Sutherland, Nebraska, Olinda Boslau, of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Georgena (Alan) Arnett, of&nbsp;Loveland, Colorado; and other family. Along with her husbands, Sig was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Olivia Haugland; stepmother, Bessie Overmier Haugland Geiken Jackson; brother, Theodore Haugland; five sisters, Agnes VanPelt, Olga Moorhead, Berdeen Olson, Nellie Rickett and Alice Odean; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Odean Colonial&nbsp;Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; Burial&nbsp;was in the North Platte Cemetery. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore was in charge&nbsp;of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to&nbsp;the San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California or Paws-itive Partners Humane Society in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Sigrid Haugland Wimberly, age 97, or best known as 'Aunt Sig', died at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska on June 4, 2020. &nbsp; Sigrid was born October 1, 1922, to Jacob 'Jack' and Olivia Christine (Spinnanger) Haugland on the family farm south of Hershey, Nebraska where she grew up.&nbsp; Her mother died when she was 4, then her father married Bessie&nbsp;Overmier and she raised the children along with her two girls. Sig attended country school then graduated from Hershey High School in 1939.&nbsp; She went on to beauty school and worked as a beautician in North Platte.&nbsp; In June of 1942, Sig moved to California where she lived for over 60 years.&nbsp; She worked for the Bendix Corporation, starting as a factory worker then Production Control Planner, eventually retiring in 1974. On August 24, 1943, Sigrid married William 'Bill' Harrison Shehan, Jr. in Hollywood, California.&nbsp; After Bill died in 1973, Sig moved to Santa Rosa, California and married Jay Johnston Wimberly.&nbsp; Following his death, Sig returned to&nbsp;Nebraska in 2003 to be closer to her family. While in California, Sig volunteered at hospitals and enjoyed sewing, gardening, doing craft projects, baking and watching after the neighbor's children.&nbsp; In North Platte, Sig continued with her craft projects, which included making beaded necklaces and kitchen scrubbies that she gave away, as well as sewing for friends and family. Sig especially enjoyed sending her gingersnap cookies to her great-nephew, Jimmy Moorhead, while he was stationed in Afghanistan.&nbsp; Aunt Sig and her World Wide Ginger Snap Cookies soon became famous and&nbsp;were featured on an episode of NET Television's The Recipe Box.&nbsp; She didn't win the recipe contest but was a finalist. Sig was a kind, gentle woman who loved sharing, visiting with others, and telling stories of her younger days. Survivors include her many nieces and nephews, Billy (Jackie) Moorhead, Jack (Peggy) Moorhead and Andy (Marcia) Olson, all of Hershey, Nebraska, John&nbsp;VanPelt, of Paxton, Nebraska, Donna (Bill) Arnett, Rick (Dodie) Odean, and Gary&nbsp;(Carolyn) Rickett, all of North Platte, Jack (Pam) Rickett, of Sutherland, Nebraska, Olinda Boslau, of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Georgena (Alan) Arnett, of&nbsp;Loveland, Colorado; and other family. Along with her husbands, Sig was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Olivia Haugland; stepmother, Bessie Overmier Haugland Geiken Jackson; brother, Theodore Haugland; five sisters, Agnes VanPelt, Olga Moorhead, Berdeen Olson, Nellie Rickett and Alice Odean; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Odean Colonial&nbsp;Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; Burial&nbsp;was in the North Platte Cemetery. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore was in charge&nbsp;of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to&nbsp;the San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California or Paws-itive Partners Humane Society in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sigrid 'Sig' Haugland Wimberly  (1922 - 2020)

Jeffrey Keith Rudolph, age 54, of Dillon, Colorado passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the CHI Good&nbsp;Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. 

He was born on March 17, 1966 at Norton, Kansas to Willard Jerome&nbsp;and Leeta Lou (Sears) Rudolph.

He was raised at Norton and graduated high school with the Class of 1984 from Northern Valley High School in&nbsp;Almena, Kansas.&nbsp; After his schooling, he worked with his dad and became a Journeyman brick mason, working&nbsp;as such for over 30 years.&nbsp; On September 29, 1990 he married Charlene Blickenstaff at the United Methodist&nbsp;Church in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union two children were born; Caitlyn Frances and Jacob Keith.&nbsp; In 1997, he&nbsp;and his brother Kerry opened Valley Masonry.&nbsp; They worked together until Jeff decided to move to Colorado&nbsp;Springs, Colorado in 2004 for masonry work.&nbsp; Later he would work maintenance for the “Cave of the Winds” and&nbsp;enjoyed working many projects at the park. In 2019, they moved to Dillon, Colorado.

Jeff could often be found working on cars and enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing.&nbsp; He had an exceptional way of&nbsp;making people laugh.&nbsp; Many hours were spent building or learning how things worked, but enjoyed relaxing by&nbsp;listening to music and napping with his hat pulled down over his eyes.

He is survived by his wife Charlene Rudolph of Dillon, Colorado, daughter Caitlyn Frances Rudolph of Colorado&nbsp;Springs and son Jacob Keith Rudolph of Colorado Springs, Colorado, brother Kerry and wife Beverly&nbsp;(Blickenstaff) Rudolph of Prairie View, Kansas, sisters JoAnn and husband Wayne Rupke of Prairie View,&nbsp;Kansas, Gene and husband Bill Blair of Salina, Kansas, Erika and husband Marty Borquez of Brighton, Colorado,&nbsp;Claudette and husband Leo Graham of Long Island, Kansas, Jane and husband Chris Noel of Norton, Kansas,&nbsp;Dena and husband Mark Estes of Glendale, Oregon, Donna Jones of Lenexa, Kansas &amp; Danice and husband Brett&nbsp;Hinson of Bertrand, Nebraska, mother-in-law Barbara Blickenstaff of Arapahoe, Nebraska, and brother-in-law&nbsp;Bruce and wife Darla Blickenstaff of Hendley, Nebraska.

Preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law Duane Blickenstaff

There will be no viewing or visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial services will held on Saturday, June&nbsp;13, 2020 at 4:30 pm at the Cornerstone Church in Norton, Kansas with a celebration of life to follow. Cards or&nbsp;memorial can sent to Jacob Rudolph at 5647 East Old Farm Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917.

Wenburg Funeral Home of Arapahoe, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences or personal&nbsp;reflections can be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Jeffrey Keith Rudolph, age 54, of Dillon, Colorado passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the CHI Good&nbsp;Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. He was born on March 17, 1966 at Norton, Kansas to Willard Jerome&nbsp;and Leeta Lou (Sears) Rudolph.He was raised at Norton and graduated high school with the Class of 1984 from Northern Valley High School in&nbsp;Almena, Kansas.&nbsp; After his schooling, he worked with his dad and became a Journeyman brick mason, working&nbsp;as such for over 30 years.&nbsp; On September 29, 1990 he married Charlene Blickenstaff at the United Methodist&nbsp;Church in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union two children were born; Caitlyn Frances and Jacob Keith.&nbsp; In 1997, he&nbsp;and his brother Kerry opened Valley Masonry.&nbsp; They worked together until Jeff decided to move to Colorado&nbsp;Springs, Colorado in 2004 for masonry work.&nbsp; Later he would work maintenance for the “Cave of the Winds” and&nbsp;enjoyed working many projects at the park. In 2019, they moved to Dillon, Colorado.Jeff could often be found working on cars and enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing.&nbsp; He had an exceptional way of&nbsp;making people laugh.&nbsp; Many hours were spent building or learning how things worked, but enjoyed relaxing by&nbsp;listening to music and napping with his hat pulled down over his eyes.He is survived by his wife Charlene Rudolph of Dillon, Colorado, daughter Caitlyn Frances Rudolph of Colorado&nbsp;Springs and son Jacob Keith Rudolph of Colorado Springs, Colorado, brother Kerry and wife Beverly&nbsp;(Blickenstaff) Rudolph of Prairie View, Kansas, sisters JoAnn and husband Wayne Rupke of Prairie View,&nbsp;Kansas, Gene and husband Bill Blair of Salina, Kansas, Erika and husband Marty Borquez of Brighton, Colorado,&nbsp;Claudette and husband Leo Graham of Long Island, Kansas, Jane and husband Chris Noel of Norton, Kansas,&nbsp;Dena and husband Mark Estes of Glendale, Oregon, Donna Jones of Lenexa, Kansas &amp; Danice and husband Brett&nbsp;Hinson of Bertrand, Nebraska, mother-in-law Barbara Blickenstaff of Arapahoe, Nebraska, and brother-in-law&nbsp;Bruce and wife Darla Blickenstaff of Hendley, Nebraska.Preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law Duane BlickenstaffThere will be no viewing or visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial services will held on Saturday, June&nbsp;13, 2020 at 4:30 pm at the Cornerstone Church in Norton, Kansas with a celebration of life to follow. Cards or&nbsp;memorial can sent to Jacob Rudolph at 5647 East Old Farm Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917.Wenburg Funeral Home of Arapahoe, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences or personal&nbsp;reflections can be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com

Jeffrey Keith Rudolph (1966-2020)

Maxine M. Thompson, 84 of Kearney passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home in Kearney.&nbsp; Maxine was born January 1, 1936 in Dixon County, Nebraska to Kenneth and Eula (Gloshen) Voss.&nbsp; She received her education from Allen, Nebraska graduating with the class of 1954.&nbsp; She later attended Kearney State College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education. Maxine was united in marriage to Norman Thompson on November 24, 1954 in Ainsworth, Nebraska and to this union four children were born: Susan, Sharon, Sandra and Shelly.&nbsp; The couple lived in Ainsworth and traveled around due to Norman’s construction job until 1961, when they moved to the Shelton/Gibbon area until 1993.&nbsp; In 1993, they made their home in Kearney. Maxine enjoyed reading, babysitting her grandchildren and collecting books. Left to cherish his memory are her daughters, Susan Tillemans and her husband, Cliff of Gibbon, Sharon Thompson of Kearney, Sandra Erickson and her husband, Michael of North Platte, and Shelly Thompson of Kearney; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Voss of Long Pine, NE; sister, Karen Davison of Ainsworth, NE; brother-in-law, Ross Thompson and his wife, Bonnie of Sidney, NE; sisters-in-law, Jean Thompson of Fremont, NE and Janet Thompson of Wilber, NE; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Norman Thompson.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.&nbsp; Pastor Dean Pofahl will officiate.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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

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 </figure>Maxine M. Thompson, 84 of Kearney passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home in Kearney.&nbsp; Maxine was born January 1, 1936 in Dixon County, Nebraska to Kenneth and Eula (Gloshen) Voss.&nbsp; She received her education from Allen, Nebraska graduating with the class of 1954.&nbsp; She later attended Kearney State College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education. Maxine was united in marriage to Norman Thompson on November 24, 1954 in Ainsworth, Nebraska and to this union four children were born: Susan, Sharon, Sandra and Shelly.&nbsp; The couple lived in Ainsworth and traveled around due to Norman’s construction job until 1961, when they moved to the Shelton/Gibbon area until 1993.&nbsp; In 1993, they made their home in Kearney. Maxine enjoyed reading, babysitting her grandchildren and collecting books. Left to cherish his memory are her daughters, Susan Tillemans and her husband, Cliff of Gibbon, Sharon Thompson of Kearney, Sandra Erickson and her husband, Michael of North Platte, and Shelly Thompson of Kearney; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Voss of Long Pine, NE; sister, Karen Davison of Ainsworth, NE; brother-in-law, Ross Thompson and his wife, Bonnie of Sidney, NE; sisters-in-law, Jean Thompson of Fremont, NE and Janet Thompson of Wilber, NE; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Norman Thompson. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.&nbsp; Pastor Dean Pofahl will officiate.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be shared online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>. Funeral services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maxine M. Thompson (1936-2020)

Dan Smith, 59 of Gibbon passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Fred and Pamela Cancer Treatment Center in Omaha. Daniel R. Smith was born September 2, 1960 in Council Bluffs, IA to Jack and Thelma (Keohler) Smith.&nbsp; He was the fourth of four boys. Dan moved to Kearney before 8th grade in 1974 with his family and graduated from Kearney High School in 1979.&nbsp; On July 27, 1984, he was united in marriage to Julie Strickland in Kearney.&nbsp; They raised two children; Jeremiah and Natasha. Those who knew Dan, knew that he loved the outdoors and could find him out fishing, camping or golfing.&nbsp; He loved watching NASCAR on Sundays and cheering on the Husker football team. Dan was a very skilled wood-worker and artist. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Jeremiah and Natasha; grandchildren, Maliyah and Charlie; three older brothers, Stan, Bob, and Jeff; his ex-wife, Julie; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Dan was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 am Friday, June 5, 2020 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with the Rev. Duane Duley officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.

The family encourages everyone to please leave a message of condolence through the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>&nbsp;or send cards/memorials to the family, care of O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home, 4115 Ave N, Kearney, NE 68847.&nbsp;&nbsp; In Dan’s memory, memorial are suggested to the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

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 </figure>Dan Smith, 59 of Gibbon passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Fred and Pamela Cancer Treatment Center in Omaha. Daniel R. Smith was born September 2, 1960 in Council Bluffs, IA to Jack and Thelma (Keohler) Smith.&nbsp; He was the fourth of four boys. Dan moved to Kearney before 8th grade in 1974 with his family and graduated from Kearney High School in 1979.&nbsp; On July 27, 1984, he was united in marriage to Julie Strickland in Kearney.&nbsp; They raised two children; Jeremiah and Natasha. Those who knew Dan, knew that he loved the outdoors and could find him out fishing, camping or golfing.&nbsp; He loved watching NASCAR on Sundays and cheering on the Husker football team. Dan was a very skilled wood-worker and artist. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Jeremiah and Natasha; grandchildren, Maliyah and Charlie; three older brothers, Stan, Bob, and Jeff; his ex-wife, Julie; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Dan was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.A memorial service will be held 10:30 am Friday, June 5, 2020 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with the Rev. Duane Duley officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. The family encourages everyone to please leave a message of condolence through the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.osrfh.com/" target="_blank">www.osrfh.com</a>&nbsp;or send cards/memorials to the family, care of O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home, 4115 Ave N, Kearney, NE 68847.&nbsp;&nbsp; In Dan’s memory, memorial are suggested to the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Daniel R. Smith (1960-2020

Donna R. Obermiller 76, of Grand Island, formerly of Boelus, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 (non Covid-19 related) at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island, with her family by her side.

Donna was born May 18, 1944 to Raymond &amp; Katherine (Kosch) Barr at Minden, Nebraska.&nbsp; She received her education and graduated from Rockville High School in 1962.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Edward “Gene” Obermiller on February 1, 1964 in Ravenna.&nbsp; They lived in the Boelus area where they farmed until Gene’s health started to fail. &nbsp;In 1985 Donna wanted to go to college so first she had to learn how to drive a car.&nbsp; Having accomplished that, she got an associate degree and worked for the VA Medical Center Dietary &amp; Food Service Department until 2011 when she retired.&nbsp; She also worked for Heritage Care Center in St. Paul and Skagway in Grand Island.&nbsp; On Wednesday evenings, Gene and Donna were easily found at Motley’s Auction Company. &nbsp;They also enjoyed taking trips to the casinos.&nbsp; Donna enjoyed gardening, canning, collecting salt &amp; pepper shakers and crocheting.&nbsp; She also enjoyed teaching the Howard County 4-H kids to sew through the First Presbyterian Church’s Sewing Club.&nbsp;

Donna was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary Unit 1347 in Grand Island and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in St. Paul.

Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Katherine Barr of Ravenna; one daughter, LaDonna Obermiller of Grand Island; three sons &amp; daughters-in-law, Devin &amp; Leanna (Hall) Obermiller of Dannebrog, Damon &amp; Jodi (Borer) Obermiller of Boelus, and Daron &amp; Jennifer (Dexter) Obermiller of Grand Island; six grandchildren, Tom Ruvalcaba, Anna (Dustin) Langholz, McKayla Obermiller, Nathanal Obermiller, Kalvin Boltz and Megan (Caleb) Johnson; 2 great-grandchildren, Castlett Langholz and Emily Johnson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Karen Barr of Bellevue, Larry and Char Barr of Beverly, KS; one sister and brother-in-law, Terry and Ken Hervert of Ravenna; &nbsp;sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Karen and Jesse Shuck of Ayr; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ray; husband, Edward “Gene”; and brother, Jerry Barr.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. 

 Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  Pastor Jim Garfield will be officiating.   A Private Committal Service will be held at the Kelso Cemetery near Farwell.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Boelus Fire Department or&nbsp;the Grand Island VFW Auxiliary Unit 1347.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donna R. Obermiller 76, of Grand Island, formerly of Boelus, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 (non Covid-19 related) at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island, with her family by her side.Donna was born May 18, 1944 to Raymond &amp; Katherine (Kosch) Barr at Minden, Nebraska.&nbsp; She received her education and graduated from Rockville High School in 1962.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Edward “Gene” Obermiller on February 1, 1964 in Ravenna.&nbsp; They lived in the Boelus area where they farmed until Gene’s health started to fail. &nbsp;In 1985 Donna wanted to go to college so first she had to learn how to drive a car.&nbsp; Having accomplished that, she got an associate degree and worked for the VA Medical Center Dietary &amp; Food Service Department until 2011 when she retired.&nbsp; She also worked for Heritage Care Center in St. Paul and Skagway in Grand Island.&nbsp; On Wednesday evenings, Gene and Donna were easily found at Motley’s Auction Company. &nbsp;They also enjoyed taking trips to the casinos.&nbsp; Donna enjoyed gardening, canning, collecting salt &amp; pepper shakers and crocheting.&nbsp; She also enjoyed teaching the Howard County 4-H kids to sew through the First Presbyterian Church’s Sewing Club.&nbsp;Donna was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary Unit 1347 in Grand Island and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in St. Paul.Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Katherine Barr of Ravenna; one daughter, LaDonna Obermiller of Grand Island; three sons &amp; daughters-in-law, Devin &amp; Leanna (Hall) Obermiller of Dannebrog, Damon &amp; Jodi (Borer) Obermiller of Boelus, and Daron &amp; Jennifer (Dexter) Obermiller of Grand Island; six grandchildren, Tom Ruvalcaba, Anna (Dustin) Langholz, McKayla Obermiller, Nathanal Obermiller, Kalvin Boltz and Megan (Caleb) Johnson; 2 great-grandchildren, Castlett Langholz and Emily Johnson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Karen Barr of Bellevue, Larry and Char Barr of Beverly, KS; one sister and brother-in-law, Terry and Ken Hervert of Ravenna; &nbsp;sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Karen and Jesse Shuck of Ayr; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.She was preceded in death by her father, Ray; husband, Edward “Gene”; and brother, Jerry Barr.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Pastor Jim Garfield will be officiating. A Private Committal Service will be held at the Kelso Cemetery near Farwell.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Boelus Fire Department or&nbsp;the Grand Island VFW Auxiliary Unit 1347.&nbsp;

Donna R. Obermiller (1944-2020)

Merna G. Schleeman age 89, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.&nbsp;

Merna was born August 2, 1930 at Stockville, NE to Clarence and Grace (Wilson) Woodring.&nbsp;

She grew up along the Medicine Creek where she attended country school, then graduated from Stockville High School in 1946. On August 2, 1957, Merna was united in marriage to Darwin Schleeman and welcomed their daughter, Tammy on August 1, 1959.

They lived in several different communities, until settling in Ogallala. Merna worked for the rest home in Ogallala for several years.&nbsp; She loved the outdoors, especially when she was able to go camping with family.&nbsp; Merna thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her siblings and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play.&nbsp; She had a soft spoken sweetness about her that will be missed by many.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Darwin; and parents, Clarence and Grace.

Merna is survived by her daughter; Tammy (Kevin) Cole, of Brule; two grandsons; Korey Cole, of Brule; Cody (Michelle) Cole, of Kearney, NE; one granddaughter; Kallan (Tim) Hill, of Brule; one brother; Marvin Woodring; one sister; Marilyn Gugelman, both of Stockville; five great-grandchildren; Bryson, Braelyn, and Braden Cole, all of Kearney; Kylar and Raine Hill, both of Brule; along with several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (M.T., Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the GracePoint Church in Ogallala.

A Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating.&nbsp;

A private family interment will be held, Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Fort McPherson Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE.&nbsp;

Anyone wanting to watch the service, we will be live streamed at 10:00 a.m (M.T.) by going to www.drauckerfh.com. The service will also be posted on the web site for later viewing.

A memorial has been established in her name for a later designation.&nbsp;

Online condolences may be left by clicking the Share a Memory or the Tribute Wall Button by going to www.drauckerfh.com.

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

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 </figure>Merna G. Schleeman age 89, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.&nbsp;Merna was born August 2, 1930 at Stockville, NE to Clarence and Grace (Wilson) Woodring.&nbsp;She grew up along the Medicine Creek where she attended country school, then graduated from Stockville High School in 1946. On August 2, 1957, Merna was united in marriage to Darwin Schleeman and welcomed their daughter, Tammy on August 1, 1959.They lived in several different communities, until settling in Ogallala. Merna worked for the rest home in Ogallala for several years.&nbsp; She loved the outdoors, especially when she was able to go camping with family.&nbsp; Merna thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her siblings and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play.&nbsp; She had a soft spoken sweetness about her that will be missed by many.Preceding her in death was her husband, Darwin; and parents, Clarence and Grace.Merna is survived by her daughter; Tammy (Kevin) Cole, of Brule; two grandsons; Korey Cole, of Brule; Cody (Michelle) Cole, of Kearney, NE; one granddaughter; Kallan (Tim) Hill, of Brule; one brother; Marvin Woodring; one sister; Marilyn Gugelman, both of Stockville; five great-grandchildren; Bryson, Braelyn, and Braden Cole, all of Kearney; Kylar and Raine Hill, both of Brule; along with several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (M.T., Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the GracePoint Church in Ogallala.A Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating.&nbsp;A private family interment will be held, Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Fort McPherson Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE.&nbsp;Anyone wanting to watch the service, we will be live streamed at 10:00 a.m (M.T.) by going to www.drauckerfh.com. The service will also be posted on the web site for later viewing.A memorial has been established in her name for a later designation.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left by clicking the Share a Memory or the Tribute Wall Button by going to www.drauckerfh.com.Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Merna G. Schleeman (1930-2020

Denise Lorraine (Yocom) Howard, 63, of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away on March 5, 2020, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, due to complications from cancer/pneumonia.

Denise was born on September 8, 1956, to James and Hazel (Lloyd) Yocom at Hamilton Air Force Base, Novato, California.

She graduated in 1974 from Calaveras High School in San Andreas, California.&nbsp; In 1975, she entered the US Air Force Reserve and entered active duty in 1976. While serving her 20-year career as an aircraft technician and administration specialist, Denise lived in California, New Mexico, West Germany, New Jersey and Kansas. She retired as a Technical Sergeant in 1996.

Denise married John Howard on April 22, 1988.&nbsp; They would have been married 32 years.

She liked to travel, visit with her family, camping, and knitting small things for her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Most of all, she liked quiet times, reading and watching TV with John.&nbsp; Denise also loved listening to country and Christian music.

After retirement, she was actively involved in the Callaway American Legion, the St. Boniface Catholic Church, and the Callaway Public Library and was past president of the Lions Club.

Denise is survived by her husband, John Howard of Callaway; a son, Alexander “Alex” Reed of Casper, Wyoming; a daughter, Dorthy (Bradley) Neumiller of Casper, Wyoming; granddaughters: Summer Young (Derek Beal, Taya Reed (Dallas Brummett, and Dolores Neumiller; grandsons: William Neumiller and Jerome Neumiller; great-grandchildren: Skylah Young, Braxton Beal, Harper Brummett and Brysen Brummett; sisters: Patricia “Patty” Yocom of Mokelumne Hill, California, Barbara “Barb”(Greg) Wyatt of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Valerie “Val” (Rich) Powers of Roanoke, Indiana; a brother, Charles “Chuck” (Cali) Yocom of Catalina, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Hazel Yocom, who resided in Mokelumne Hill, California.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway, Nebraska, with Father Thomas Gudipalli, officiating.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we will adhere to members of a household who live together may be seated together, but maintain six feet of a part of social distance from other parties.

Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Callaway Public Library, Nigel Sprouse Memorial Library, or St. Boniface Catholic Church.

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

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 </figure>Denise Lorraine (Yocom) Howard, 63, of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away on March 5, 2020, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, due to complications from cancer/pneumonia.Denise was born on September 8, 1956, to James and Hazel (Lloyd) Yocom at Hamilton Air Force Base, Novato, California.She graduated in 1974 from Calaveras High School in San Andreas, California.&nbsp; In 1975, she entered the US Air Force Reserve and entered active duty in 1976. While serving her 20-year career as an aircraft technician and administration specialist, Denise lived in California, New Mexico, West Germany, New Jersey and Kansas. She retired as a Technical Sergeant in 1996.Denise married John Howard on April 22, 1988.&nbsp; They would have been married 32 years.She liked to travel, visit with her family, camping, and knitting small things for her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Most of all, she liked quiet times, reading and watching TV with John.&nbsp; Denise also loved listening to country and Christian music.After retirement, she was actively involved in the Callaway American Legion, the St. Boniface Catholic Church, and the Callaway Public Library and was past president of the Lions Club.Denise is survived by her husband, John Howard of Callaway; a son, Alexander “Alex” Reed of Casper, Wyoming; a daughter, Dorthy (Bradley) Neumiller of Casper, Wyoming; granddaughters: Summer Young (Derek Beal, Taya Reed (Dallas Brummett, and Dolores Neumiller; grandsons: William Neumiller and Jerome Neumiller; great-grandchildren: Skylah Young, Braxton Beal, Harper Brummett and Brysen Brummett; sisters: Patricia “Patty” Yocom of Mokelumne Hill, California, Barbara “Barb”(Greg) Wyatt of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Valerie “Val” (Rich) Powers of Roanoke, Indiana; a brother, Charles “Chuck” (Cali) Yocom of Catalina, Arizona.She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Hazel Yocom, who resided in Mokelumne Hill, California.A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway, Nebraska, with Father Thomas Gudipalli, officiating.Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we will adhere to members of a household who live together may be seated together, but maintain six feet of a part of social distance from other parties.Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date.Memorials are suggested to the Callaway Public Library, Nigel Sprouse Memorial Library, or St. Boniface Catholic Church.Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Denise Lorraine (Yocom) Howard (19565-2020

Connie Jean (Ralls) Goss was born June 21, 1941 in Burwell, Nebraska to John William Ralls and Lucy Opal (Replogle) Ralls and passed away on June 7, 2020 at Good Samaritan Village in Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; She attended Alcott School in Hastings, Nebraska.&nbsp; Her father died on May 18, 1952.&nbsp; As her mother didn’t want to raise 2 daughters alone, she moved back to Sargent, Nebraska to be near her family.

Connie spent time with her half sister, Norma Lee Walker during the summers on the family farm located in Dry Valley, west of Taylor.&nbsp; She helped in milking cows, feeding calves, gathering eggs, and helping in the garden.&nbsp;

After graduating from high school in Sargent, Connie attended Kearney State Teachers College before marrying Kenneth Stanley Bruce Goss on June 26, 1960. Two sons were born: Johnnie Bruce Stanley Goos and Fred Allen William Goss.&nbsp;

Connie loved working alongside her rancher husband: mowing, raking, and stacking hay; and working with cattle.&nbsp; One of her favorite expressions was “you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl”.&nbsp; After leaving the ranch, she kept working - for a plumbing company, Rinder Printing, the Salvation Army, and eventually for the packing plant in Grand Island as a bookkeeper.&nbsp; She retired December 31, 2010 after 27 years of service at the plant.

Among her many hobbies, Connie loved counted cross stitch.&nbsp; The south wall of their living room had a number of finished projects.&nbsp; Ken would remark how he liked to see them “grow” to a finished picture.&nbsp; Ken loved old locomotives and she stitched several of them for him.&nbsp; She also loved to garden and can fruits and vegetables, and loved to watch wildlife in her yard, providing corn and bird seed for the local birds, squirrels, songbirds, possums and cats.&nbsp; She had a special love for her pets, especially her dogs.

Connie attended the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Grand Island and was a devoted follower of Christ. 

Connie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents, and half-sister. 

She is survived by her children: son JB and wife Jackie Goos of Doniphan and their children, Misti Carr and family, and Benjamin Carr and family; and son Fred and wife Jean Goss of Independence, MO and their children Blaine Walker and Liberty; sister Carole Sue McRae and husband Mac of Colorado Springs, Colorado, along with extended family and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Jeremy Reagan officiating.&nbsp; The funeral will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Interment will approximately be at 12:30 p.m. in the Taylor Cemetery in Taylor.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Grand Island.&nbsp; A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow.&nbsp; An online guest book can be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.

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 </figure>Connie Jean (Ralls) Goss was born June 21, 1941 in Burwell, Nebraska to John William Ralls and Lucy Opal (Replogle) Ralls and passed away on June 7, 2020 at Good Samaritan Village in Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; She attended Alcott School in Hastings, Nebraska.&nbsp; Her father died on May 18, 1952.&nbsp; As her mother didn’t want to raise 2 daughters alone, she moved back to Sargent, Nebraska to be near her family.Connie spent time with her half sister, Norma Lee Walker during the summers on the family farm located in Dry Valley, west of Taylor.&nbsp; She helped in milking cows, feeding calves, gathering eggs, and helping in the garden.&nbsp;After graduating from high school in Sargent, Connie attended Kearney State Teachers College before marrying Kenneth Stanley Bruce Goss on June 26, 1960. Two sons were born: Johnnie Bruce Stanley Goos and Fred Allen William Goss.&nbsp;Connie loved working alongside her rancher husband: mowing, raking, and stacking hay; and working with cattle.&nbsp; One of her favorite expressions was “you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl”.&nbsp; After leaving the ranch, she kept working - for a plumbing company, Rinder Printing, the Salvation Army, and eventually for the packing plant in Grand Island as a bookkeeper.&nbsp; She retired December 31, 2010 after 27 years of service at the plant.Among her many hobbies, Connie loved counted cross stitch.&nbsp; The south wall of their living room had a number of finished projects.&nbsp; Ken would remark how he liked to see them “grow” to a finished picture.&nbsp; Ken loved old locomotives and she stitched several of them for him.&nbsp; She also loved to garden and can fruits and vegetables, and loved to watch wildlife in her yard, providing corn and bird seed for the local birds, squirrels, songbirds, possums and cats.&nbsp; She had a special love for her pets, especially her dogs.Connie attended the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Grand Island and was a devoted follower of Christ. Connie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents, and half-sister. She is survived by her children: son JB and wife Jackie Goos of Doniphan and their children, Misti Carr and family, and Benjamin Carr and family; and son Fred and wife Jean Goss of Independence, MO and their children Blaine Walker and Liberty; sister Carole Sue McRae and husband Mac of Colorado Springs, Colorado, along with extended family and friends.Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Jeremy Reagan officiating.&nbsp; The funeral will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Interment will approximately be at 12:30 p.m. in the Taylor Cemetery in Taylor.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Grand Island.&nbsp; A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow.&nbsp; An online guest book can be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.

Connie Jean (Ralls) Goss (1941-2020

Robert B. “Bob” Roos went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2020 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha following a brief illness.&nbsp; He was 68.

Bob was born on December 27, 1951 in Denver, Colorado. Soon after his birth, he moved to Chadron, NE.&nbsp; His parents were Warren and Ruth (Wirth) Roos.&nbsp; He attended Chadron High School where he was active in band, basketball and foreign languages, graduating in 1969.&nbsp; He studied Spanish and sociology at Chadron State College and graduated in 1973.&nbsp; A highlight of his college years was his trip to Salamanca, Spain to study.

On September 13, 1975, he married Kathleen Hoover and they raised four children, Jonathan, Joshua, Joel and Joy.&nbsp; They lived in Chadron for 13 years where Bob worked as a manager at the Chuck Wagon Restaurant and then as a pastor in the Chadron Community Church.&nbsp; They left Chadron to spend four years in Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Mexico and the surrounding villages, ministering with the local church.&nbsp; Upon their return to the US in 1992, they settled in Lexington, NE where Bob continued his ministry by founding Hispanic churches and, in recent years, working in healing groups such as Desert Stream Ministries for the Relationally Broken.

He also worked in Dawson, Buffalo, Hall and other county courts as an interpreter and he taught classes in interpretation at the University of Nebraska-Kearney.&nbsp; He was widely recognized as being an excellent interpreter and ensuring that those he represented were well understood.&nbsp; Additionally, Bob took great pride in his constant advocacy for excellence in service of those requiring interpretation that resulted in working with the Nebraska Supreme Court to institute certification requirements within the state, making it one of the first such states in the country.&nbsp;

Bob’s dad took him fishing for the first time when he was around four, beginning a life-long love for stream, creek, lake and pond fishing.&nbsp; He nearly always had a fishing pole in the car and would stop to fish if he had even a short time.&nbsp; He taught all of his kids to fish and was even known to keep fish in the bathtub at one time.

Bob loved to hunt, was a Nebraska Husker fan and an avid reader with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and new ideas.&nbsp; He was a thoughtful family man and friend who sought out the perfect birthday card for each person, sometimes sending multiple cards.&nbsp; Bob never knew a stranger as he loved to try to assist people with any problems they may have.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Kathleen, of Lexington, NE, sons Jon (Carrie) of Redondo Beach, CA, Josh (Liz) of San Clemente, CA, and Joel of Spokane, WA, daughter Joy of Columbia, MO, grandchildren Paul, Lauren, and Benjamin, sister Linda Roos (Steven Wallace) of Bloomington, IN, and brother Larry of Lincoln, NE, one sister-in-law Nancy Sprock (Jerry) of Salem, MO, brothers-in-law Mark Hoover of Sheridan, WY and Mike (Donna) Hoover of Sheridan, WY.

He was preceded in death by his parents Warren and Ruth Roos.

Visitation will be held Sunday, June 7, 2020 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.&nbsp; The visitation will also be live streamed on the Reynolds Love Facebook page.

A Celebration of Life will be held during the summer of 2021 due to the COVID epidemic.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Calvary Assembly Of God Church in Lexington or the Chadron Community Church.

Bob’s family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of UNMC for their care of Bob during his illness.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Robert B. “Bob” Roos went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2020 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha following a brief illness.&nbsp; He was 68.Bob was born on December 27, 1951 in Denver, Colorado. Soon after his birth, he moved to Chadron, NE.&nbsp; His parents were Warren and Ruth (Wirth) Roos.&nbsp; He attended Chadron High School where he was active in band, basketball and foreign languages, graduating in 1969.&nbsp; He studied Spanish and sociology at Chadron State College and graduated in 1973.&nbsp; A highlight of his college years was his trip to Salamanca, Spain to study.On September 13, 1975, he married Kathleen Hoover and they raised four children, Jonathan, Joshua, Joel and Joy.&nbsp; They lived in Chadron for 13 years where Bob worked as a manager at the Chuck Wagon Restaurant and then as a pastor in the Chadron Community Church.&nbsp; They left Chadron to spend four years in Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Mexico and the surrounding villages, ministering with the local church.&nbsp; Upon their return to the US in 1992, they settled in Lexington, NE where Bob continued his ministry by founding Hispanic churches and, in recent years, working in healing groups such as Desert Stream Ministries for the Relationally Broken.He also worked in Dawson, Buffalo, Hall and other county courts as an interpreter and he taught classes in interpretation at the University of Nebraska-Kearney.&nbsp; He was widely recognized as being an excellent interpreter and ensuring that those he represented were well understood.&nbsp; Additionally, Bob took great pride in his constant advocacy for excellence in service of those requiring interpretation that resulted in working with the Nebraska Supreme Court to institute certification requirements within the state, making it one of the first such states in the country.&nbsp;Bob’s dad took him fishing for the first time when he was around four, beginning a life-long love for stream, creek, lake and pond fishing.&nbsp; He nearly always had a fishing pole in the car and would stop to fish if he had even a short time.&nbsp; He taught all of his kids to fish and was even known to keep fish in the bathtub at one time.Bob loved to hunt, was a Nebraska Husker fan and an avid reader with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and new ideas.&nbsp; He was a thoughtful family man and friend who sought out the perfect birthday card for each person, sometimes sending multiple cards.&nbsp; Bob never knew a stranger as he loved to try to assist people with any problems they may have.Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Kathleen, of Lexington, NE, sons Jon (Carrie) of Redondo Beach, CA, Josh (Liz) of San Clemente, CA, and Joel of Spokane, WA, daughter Joy of Columbia, MO, grandchildren Paul, Lauren, and Benjamin, sister Linda Roos (Steven Wallace) of Bloomington, IN, and brother Larry of Lincoln, NE, one sister-in-law Nancy Sprock (Jerry) of Salem, MO, brothers-in-law Mark Hoover of Sheridan, WY and Mike (Donna) Hoover of Sheridan, WY.He was preceded in death by his parents Warren and Ruth Roos.Visitation will be held Sunday, June 7, 2020 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.&nbsp; The visitation will also be live streamed on the Reynolds Love Facebook page.A Celebration of Life will be held during the summer of 2021 due to the COVID epidemic.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Calvary Assembly Of God Church in Lexington or the Chadron Community Church.Bob’s family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of UNMC for their care of Bob during his illness.&nbsp;Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com

Robert B. 'Bob' Roos (1951-2020

Gregory R. Vapenik, 62 of Elsie, NE, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home.&nbsp; A private family graveside service will be held.&nbsp; Interment will be at the Wallace Morning View Cemetery.&nbsp; Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Gregory R. Vapenik, 62 of Elsie, NE, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home.&nbsp; A private family graveside service will be held.&nbsp; Interment will be at the Wallace Morning View Cemetery.&nbsp; Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.

Gregory R. Vapenik (1958-2020

Beverlee Joan Swanson, 88, passed away of natural causes on June 6, 2020, in Ft. Collins, CO, surrounded by family.&nbsp; She was born July 5, 1931 to Glenn V. and Nellie (Bennett) Meyers at Holdrege, Nebraska.&nbsp; The family moved to McCook when she was four years old and she attended McCook schools until graduating in 1949.

On October 22, 1949, she was united in marriage to Bruce M. Swanson.&nbsp; They made their home on a farm north of McCook.&nbsp; To this union was born Terri (Alan) Goodsell of Absarokee, MT, Leslie Butler of Fort Collins, CO, Robert (Kathryn) Swanson of Lincoln, NE, and Steven (Rhonda) Swanson of Dumas, TX.

Preceding her in death were her parents, a sister, Marilyn Meyers, and her in-laws, Swantie and Esther Swanson.

Survivors include her husband Bruce, four children and their spouses, seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, her sister-in-law, Mary Poore of McCook and many nieces and nephews as well as cousins and friends.

She was a member of McCook Memorial United Methodist Church leading Bible studies and Sunday School classes.&nbsp; Beverlee had an interest in writing and sold many articles to local, state, and national publications.&nbsp; She also worked at the McCook Gazette and as a public relations writer for McCook Community Hospital.&nbsp; She belonged to PEO, Eastern Star, and Nebraska Writers Guild.

Both Beverlee and Bruce were members of Nebraska-Wyoming Wheat Growers making many life-long friends and were privileged to chaperone the Nebraska Wheat Queen promoting Nebraska wheat industry. They retired from farming in 1992.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook, NE, on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. (CT). The family suggests memorials be given to Memorial United Methodist, 105 East E Street, McCook, NE, 69001.

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 </figure>Beverlee Joan Swanson, 88, passed away of natural causes on June 6, 2020, in Ft. Collins, CO, surrounded by family.&nbsp; She was born July 5, 1931 to Glenn V. and Nellie (Bennett) Meyers at Holdrege, Nebraska.&nbsp; The family moved to McCook when she was four years old and she attended McCook schools until graduating in 1949.On October 22, 1949, she was united in marriage to Bruce M. Swanson.&nbsp; They made their home on a farm north of McCook.&nbsp; To this union was born Terri (Alan) Goodsell of Absarokee, MT, Leslie Butler of Fort Collins, CO, Robert (Kathryn) Swanson of Lincoln, NE, and Steven (Rhonda) Swanson of Dumas, TX.Preceding her in death were her parents, a sister, Marilyn Meyers, and her in-laws, Swantie and Esther Swanson.Survivors include her husband Bruce, four children and their spouses, seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, her sister-in-law, Mary Poore of McCook and many nieces and nephews as well as cousins and friends.She was a member of McCook Memorial United Methodist Church leading Bible studies and Sunday School classes.&nbsp; Beverlee had an interest in writing and sold many articles to local, state, and national publications.&nbsp; She also worked at the McCook Gazette and as a public relations writer for McCook Community Hospital.&nbsp; She belonged to PEO, Eastern Star, and Nebraska Writers Guild.Both Beverlee and Bruce were members of Nebraska-Wyoming Wheat Growers making many life-long friends and were privileged to chaperone the Nebraska Wheat Queen promoting Nebraska wheat industry. They retired from farming in 1992.A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook, NE, on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. (CT). The family suggests memorials be given to Memorial United Methodist, 105 East E Street, McCook, NE, 69001.

Beverlee Joan Swanson (1931-2020

God brought Delsa Harmon into this world August 19, 1933, at the family home of Jack and Lecil Montgomery in Dundy County, NE. Delsa completed grade school and graduated from high school in 1949 in Curtis, NE.&nbsp; She then continued her education in normal training to begin a teaching career.&nbsp; Delsa taught grade schools for three years and then married her sweetheart, Martin Harmon, on July 23, 1953.&nbsp; A month later she very thankfully accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior with sincere repentance of sin and complete trust in Jesus for eternal life in heaven.&nbsp; She did this at a Baptist church while Martin was in the Air Force in San Antonio, TX. Their son David was born at a military hospital in San Antonio on February 20, 1956.&nbsp; Delsa, Martin and son David returned to the Harmon family farm in April of 1956, located in southwest Chase County, NE, after completing Martin’s military service.&nbsp; They farmed for four years. At that time Martin accepted the call of God into the ministry.&nbsp; For the next 23 years, Martin pastured in growing independent churches in Nebraska, California and Wyoming.&nbsp; Upon completing their ministry, the couple returned to Imperial, NE, where their son David and his family were living.&nbsp; Here they greatly enjoyed being with the family circle which included David and Deb’s children, Jasey and Brett Harmon.&nbsp; Delsa and Martin took their grandchildren on many camping trips which was a source of great joy.&nbsp; Delsa helped Martin for many years as he held Sunday morning worship services at the Imperial nursing home. Delsa passed away Tuesday morning, June 2, 2020, at the Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte.&nbsp; She was 86 years of age. Delsa was preceded in death by her parents; sister Velda; and brother Neil. Survivors Include: Husband: Martin Harmon of Imperial, NE Son Dave Harmon and wife, Deb, of Imperial, NE 2 Grandchildren: Brett Harmon and fiancée, Cindy Aviles, of Imperial, NE Jasey Geary and husband, Josh, of Imperial, NE 4 Great-Grandchildren: Trey, Carter, Jett and Adrin Sister: Jan Margheim and husband, Larry, of Stegall, NE Funeral Services for Delsa will be held Monday morning, June 8th, 2020, 10:30 A.M. at the Champion Community Building, Champion, NE with Robert Harmon officiating. Interment will follow at Crete Cemetery, rural Champion. No Visitation, as per Delsa’s wishes. A memorial has been suggested to the Chase County Community Hospital Foundation. On line condolences may be left at Liewer Funeral Home.com LIEWER FUNERAL HOM ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>God brought Delsa Harmon into this world August 19, 1933, at the family home of Jack and Lecil Montgomery in Dundy County, NE. Delsa completed grade school and graduated from high school in 1949 in Curtis, NE.&nbsp; She then continued her education in normal training to begin a teaching career.&nbsp; Delsa taught grade schools for three years and then married her sweetheart, Martin Harmon, on July 23, 1953.&nbsp; A month later she very thankfully accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior with sincere repentance of sin and complete trust in Jesus for eternal life in heaven.&nbsp; She did this at a Baptist church while Martin was in the Air Force in San Antonio, TX. Their son David was born at a military hospital in San Antonio on February 20, 1956.&nbsp; Delsa, Martin and son David returned to the Harmon family farm in April of 1956, located in southwest Chase County, NE, after completing Martin’s military service.&nbsp; They farmed for four years. At that time Martin accepted the call of God into the ministry.&nbsp; For the next 23 years, Martin pastured in growing independent churches in Nebraska, California and Wyoming.&nbsp; Upon completing their ministry, the couple returned to Imperial, NE, where their son David and his family were living.&nbsp; Here they greatly enjoyed being with the family circle which included David and Deb’s children, Jasey and Brett Harmon.&nbsp; Delsa and Martin took their grandchildren on many camping trips which was a source of great joy.&nbsp; Delsa helped Martin for many years as he held Sunday morning worship services at the Imperial nursing home. Delsa passed away Tuesday morning, June 2, 2020, at the Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte.&nbsp; She was 86 years of age. Delsa was preceded in death by her parents; sister Velda; and brother Neil. Survivors Include: Husband: Martin Harmon of Imperial, NE Son Dave Harmon and wife, Deb, of Imperial, NE 2 Grandchildren: Brett Harmon and fiancée, Cindy Aviles, of Imperial, NE Jasey Geary and husband, Josh, of Imperial, NE 4 Great-Grandchildren: Trey, Carter, Jett and Adrin Sister: Jan Margheim and husband, Larry, of Stegall, NE Funeral Services for Delsa will be held Monday morning, June 8th, 2020, 10:30 A.M. at the Champion Community Building, Champion, NE with Robert Harmon officiating. Interment will follow at Crete Cemetery, rural Champion. No Visitation, as per Delsa’s wishes. A memorial has been suggested to the Chase County Community Hospital Foundation. On line condolences may be left at Liewer Funeral Home.com LIEWER FUNERAL HOM ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delsa Harmon (1933-2020

Dale Edward Johnsen, 87 years of age, of Wilcox, died Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the CHI Health - Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; Dale was born on February 12, 1933, northeast of Wilcox, in Kearney County, Nebraska, the fifth of eight sons, to George and Viola (Hawkinson) Johnsen. Dale was baptized at his parent’s home on June 10, 1945.&nbsp; He attended Wilcox Public School, and graduated with the class of 1950.&nbsp;

Following his graduation, he began farming.&nbsp; On March 19, 1953, Dale was inducted into the United States Army and served as a Corporal during the Korean Conflict.&nbsp; He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Conflict Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.&nbsp; Dale was honorably discharged on February 26, 1955.

On June 24, 1956, Dale was united in marriage to Augusta Ann “Gussie” Jesse at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, south of Hildreth, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was confirmed on March 31, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wilcox.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters:&nbsp; Deborah and Catherine.&nbsp; The couple lived on a farm north of Wilcox until 2003 when they retired from farming and moved to town.

Dale enjoyed farming for over 50 years and operated a disc-rolling business for several years as well.&nbsp; He had an avid interest in many sports, especially UNL football.&nbsp; Dale served on various church, school, community, and county boards.

Dale was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; brothers: Lawrence Johnsen and wife, Juanita “Nita” Woollen and her second husband, Bernard C. “Bernie” Woollen; &nbsp;Lloyd Johnsen; &nbsp;Wayne Johnsen; and Glen Johnsen and his wife, Karen; two sisters-in-law:&nbsp; Barbara Sanders; and Doris Jesse; three brothers-in-law:&nbsp; Ward Nelson; Delbert Davisson; and Gary Heimsoth; and one nephew, Randy Johnsen.

He leaves to cherish is memory: his wife of 63 years, Gussie Johnsen of Wilcox; two daughters:&nbsp; Deb Johnsen of Kearney; and Cathy Johnsen of Wilcox; one granddaughter: Amber Johnsen of Wilcox; two brothers:&nbsp; Arlan Johnsen and his wife, Elaine of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Gary Johnsen and his wife, Liz of Stapleton, Nebraska; six sisters-in-law:&nbsp; Verle Johnsen of Wilcox; Rogene Johnsen of Wiley, Colorado; RoJean Nelson of Wilcox; Mariann Davisson of Franklin, Nebraska; Marilyn Heimsoth of Omaha, Nebraska; and Betty Hunt and her husband, Ron of Hildreth, Nebraska; one brother-in-law, Leon Sanders of Columbus, Nebraska; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held prior to service at the church.

Funeral Services for Dale E. Johnsen will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wilcox, Nebraska with Pastor Nathan Abel officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, south of Wilcox with Military Honors provided by the United States Army Military Funeral Honors Team.&nbsp; The funeral service will be live-streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stjohnslutheranwilcox.org/">www.stjohnslutheranwilcox.org</a>

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. The Johnsen family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend Dale’s services based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community.&nbsp;

A memorial has been established in Dale’s honor, and kindly suggested to the family for future designation.

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

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 </figure>Dale Edward Johnsen, 87 years of age, of Wilcox, died Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the CHI Health - Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; Dale was born on February 12, 1933, northeast of Wilcox, in Kearney County, Nebraska, the fifth of eight sons, to George and Viola (Hawkinson) Johnsen. Dale was baptized at his parent’s home on June 10, 1945.&nbsp; He attended Wilcox Public School, and graduated with the class of 1950.&nbsp;Following his graduation, he began farming.&nbsp; On March 19, 1953, Dale was inducted into the United States Army and served as a Corporal during the Korean Conflict.&nbsp; He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Conflict Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.&nbsp; Dale was honorably discharged on February 26, 1955.On June 24, 1956, Dale was united in marriage to Augusta Ann “Gussie” Jesse at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, south of Hildreth, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was confirmed on March 31, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wilcox.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters:&nbsp; Deborah and Catherine.&nbsp; The couple lived on a farm north of Wilcox until 2003 when they retired from farming and moved to town.Dale enjoyed farming for over 50 years and operated a disc-rolling business for several years as well.&nbsp; He had an avid interest in many sports, especially UNL football.&nbsp; Dale served on various church, school, community, and county boards.Dale was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; brothers: Lawrence Johnsen and wife, Juanita “Nita” Woollen and her second husband, Bernard C. “Bernie” Woollen; &nbsp;Lloyd Johnsen; &nbsp;Wayne Johnsen; and Glen Johnsen and his wife, Karen; two sisters-in-law:&nbsp; Barbara Sanders; and Doris Jesse; three brothers-in-law:&nbsp; Ward Nelson; Delbert Davisson; and Gary Heimsoth; and one nephew, Randy Johnsen.He leaves to cherish is memory: his wife of 63 years, Gussie Johnsen of Wilcox; two daughters:&nbsp; Deb Johnsen of Kearney; and Cathy Johnsen of Wilcox; one granddaughter: Amber Johnsen of Wilcox; two brothers:&nbsp; Arlan Johnsen and his wife, Elaine of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Gary Johnsen and his wife, Liz of Stapleton, Nebraska; six sisters-in-law:&nbsp; Verle Johnsen of Wilcox; Rogene Johnsen of Wiley, Colorado; RoJean Nelson of Wilcox; Mariann Davisson of Franklin, Nebraska; Marilyn Heimsoth of Omaha, Nebraska; and Betty Hunt and her husband, Ron of Hildreth, Nebraska; one brother-in-law, Leon Sanders of Columbus, Nebraska; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Visitation will be held prior to service at the church.Funeral Services for Dale E. Johnsen will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wilcox, Nebraska with Pastor Nathan Abel officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, south of Wilcox with Military Honors provided by the United States Army Military Funeral Honors Team.&nbsp; The funeral service will be live-streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stjohnslutheranwilcox.org/">www.stjohnslutheranwilcox.org</a>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. The Johnsen family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend Dale’s services based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community.&nbsp;A memorial has been established in Dale’s honor, and kindly suggested to the family for future designation.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

Dale Edward Johnsen (1933-2020

Gerald A. Puryear, 56 of rural Cozad, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Gerald was born April 4, 1964, in Savannah, Georgia to Joseph Raeburn and Betty LaRae (Jenkins) Puryear. On February 7, 1983 he enlisted in the United States Air Force, he would later be honorably discharged. Gerald was united in marriage&nbsp; in 1986 and to this union a daughter, Kelly Jo, two sons, Gerald, Jr. and Jeremy L'Amour were born.&nbsp; Gerald Jr. would precede him in death in 1990. The couple would later divorce. Gerald again married in 1999, and they also later divorced. On July 4, 2016 he was united in marriage to Rhonda Harris in Hot Springs, North Carolina. The couple moved from Texas to Cozad in 2018. Gerald worked in many places, including&nbsp; a tomato growing operation in Hot Springs, NC,&nbsp; a tobacco plant, , a carnival and then settled on a career&nbsp;as an electrician helper with Walker Engineering and JMEG. He then worked his way up to doing electrical design work while at JMEG. He helped on projects including, The W Hotel in Dallas, Dallas-Love Field Airport, American Airlines and Toyota North America Headquarters plus many more. He was working&nbsp;on the new Texas Ranger Baseball Stadium until his health forced him to retire. Gerald was a huge NASCAR fan and collected many NASCAR items. He enjoyed spending time with his large family. Left to mourn his passing&nbsp; are his stepfather, William Slack, Jr. of Brady, his wife, Rhonda of Cozad, one son, Jeremy and wife Adina Puryear of Farmers Branch, Texas, step-sons, Jake Gilland of North Platte, NE and Gary White&nbsp; of Texas, daughter, Kelly Jo and husband Josiah Lacy of Gothenburg, NE, step-daughters: Lori and husband Chris Berglund of North Platte, NE,&nbsp; Christy White and Misty Eaves of Texas,&nbsp; and Lisa White of Ohio, a sister, Doris, two brothers: Joseph “Jay” and wife Maria of Hanahan, South Carolina, Gary and wife Jami Roeder of North Platte, Twenty-two grandchildren,&nbsp; two great-grandchildren and&nbsp; two more great-grandchildren on the way. Numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Grandparents; Gerald and Bethel Shadduck and&nbsp; Herman and wife Effie Puryear,&nbsp; his son, Gerald Jr., and two brothers: Ray Eldridge and Chuck Eldridge. &nbsp;The family has granted Gerald’s wishes to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home in rural Cozad.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the family to help with medical and funeral expenses or to the donor's choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="http://reynoldslovefunerahome.com/">reynoldslovefunerahome.com</a>

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 </figure>Gerald A. Puryear, 56 of rural Cozad, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Gerald was born April 4, 1964, in Savannah, Georgia to Joseph Raeburn and Betty LaRae (Jenkins) Puryear. On February 7, 1983 he enlisted in the United States Air Force, he would later be honorably discharged. Gerald was united in marriage&nbsp; in 1986 and to this union a daughter, Kelly Jo, two sons, Gerald, Jr. and Jeremy L'Amour were born.&nbsp; Gerald Jr. would precede him in death in 1990. The couple would later divorce. Gerald again married in 1999, and they also later divorced. On July 4, 2016 he was united in marriage to Rhonda Harris in Hot Springs, North Carolina. The couple moved from Texas to Cozad in 2018. Gerald worked in many places, including&nbsp; a tomato growing operation in Hot Springs, NC,&nbsp; a tobacco plant, , a carnival and then settled on a career&nbsp;as an electrician helper with Walker Engineering and JMEG. He then worked his way up to doing electrical design work while at JMEG. He helped on projects including, The W Hotel in Dallas, Dallas-Love Field Airport, American Airlines and Toyota North America Headquarters plus many more. He was working&nbsp;on the new Texas Ranger Baseball Stadium until his health forced him to retire. Gerald was a huge NASCAR fan and collected many NASCAR items. He enjoyed spending time with his large family. Left to mourn his passing&nbsp; are his stepfather, William Slack, Jr. of Brady, his wife, Rhonda of Cozad, one son, Jeremy and wife Adina Puryear of Farmers Branch, Texas, step-sons, Jake Gilland of North Platte, NE and Gary White&nbsp; of Texas, daughter, Kelly Jo and husband Josiah Lacy of Gothenburg, NE, step-daughters: Lori and husband Chris Berglund of North Platte, NE,&nbsp; Christy White and Misty Eaves of Texas,&nbsp; and Lisa White of Ohio, a sister, Doris, two brothers: Joseph “Jay” and wife Maria of Hanahan, South Carolina, Gary and wife Jami Roeder of North Platte, Twenty-two grandchildren,&nbsp; two great-grandchildren and&nbsp; two more great-grandchildren on the way. Numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Grandparents; Gerald and Bethel Shadduck and&nbsp; Herman and wife Effie Puryear,&nbsp; his son, Gerald Jr., and two brothers: Ray Eldridge and Chuck Eldridge. &nbsp;The family has granted Gerald’s wishes to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home in rural Cozad.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family to help with medical and funeral expenses or to the donor's choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="http://reynoldslovefunerahome.com/">reynoldslovefunerahome.com</a>

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