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.

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

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

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 </figure>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>

Gerald A. Puryear (1964-2020

Jerry Brown Waldo, 83 years of age, of Republican City, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society – Colonial Villa in Alma, Nebraska.&nbsp; Jerry was born on March 27, 1937, in Harlan County, Nebraska, the younger of two children born to Haskell and Cartha Mae (Gifford) Waldo.&nbsp; Jerry received his education from Republican City Public Schools and later graduated from Republican City High School, with the class of 1955.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing basketball in High School. He pursued higher education from Kearney State Teachers College for one year and finished his degree in Biology at Colorado State in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1960.

On April 6, 1960, Jerry was inducted into the United States Army at the U.S. Army Personnel Center in Oakland, California.&nbsp; He received a rifle sharpshooter award, a Letter of Appreciation for continuous excellence as a medical laboratory specialist from Captain Avram A. Jacobson, and the Good Conduct Medal.&nbsp; After his honorable discharge in 1962, Jerry served in the Army Reserves.&nbsp;

On March 8, 1964, Jerry was united in marriage to Marlys Jean Hauserman.&nbsp; To this union four children were born:&nbsp; Dwight, Julie, Christy, and Michael.&nbsp; The family made their home in Republican City, where they enjoyed the outdoor activities of hunting, fishing, and recreating on Harlan County Reservoir.&nbsp; The Waldo family owned and operated the Commercial State Bank, beginning in 1903.&nbsp; Jerry started working in the bank in 1962 and worked there until health issues forced him to retire in July 2014.&nbsp; Serving customers at the Commercial State Bank was his life’s passion.

Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, restoring classic cars and drag racing.&nbsp; He made many friends at the races and always said bracket racing was the toughest game he ever played.&nbsp; He always looked forward to the racing season and seeing old friends, to talk cars and race with them. &nbsp;Jerry loved dogs, yellow Labradors in particular, and cats; and spoiled many of them throughout his lifetime.

He was a member of the Republican City United Methodist Church and served on the Republican City School Board, Republican City Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Squad, for many years.

He was preceded in death by; his parents; Haskell Waldo in 1994; Cartha Waldo in 1998; and his in-laws: &nbsp;Fred Hauserman in 1995; and Doris Hauserman in 2006.

Jerry leaves to celebrate his life:&nbsp; his wife, Marlys Waldo of Parson’s House in Omaha, Nebraska; &nbsp;his children: &nbsp;Dwight (Missy) Waldo of Republican City; &nbsp;Julie (Joe) Waldo of Salt Lake City, Utah; Christy (John) Ferguson of Omaha; and Michael (Alana) Waldo of Alma; six grandchildren:&nbsp; Abigail and Jack Waldo; John and James Ferguson; and Cameron and Emilia Waldo; his sister, Jane Waldo Reck (Gerald) of Bellevue, Nebraska; one brother-in-law, Larry (Deborah) Hauserman of Golden, Colorado; nieces; nephews; extended family; and many friends.&nbsp;

Our husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.at the Bauer-Torrey &amp; Mach Funeral Home in Alma; per CDC guidelines of 10 people or less in the facility at one time.

Private Funeral Services for Jerry B. Waldo will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Republican City United Methodist Church in Republican City, Nebraska with Reverend Jim Bendorf officiating.&nbsp; Jerry’s funeral service will be live-streamed via the&nbsp;Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home Facebook page.

A Public Graveside will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Republican City Cemetery, in rural Republican City.&nbsp; Military Honors will be provided by the United States Army Military Funeral Honors Team. &nbsp;

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 Waldo family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend Jerry’s services based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community.

A memorial has been established in Jerry’s honor and will be designated to:&nbsp; &nbsp;the Republican City United Methodist Church or the Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa in Alma.

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

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 </figure>Jerry Brown Waldo, 83 years of age, of Republican City, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society – Colonial Villa in Alma, Nebraska.&nbsp; Jerry was born on March 27, 1937, in Harlan County, Nebraska, the younger of two children born to Haskell and Cartha Mae (Gifford) Waldo.&nbsp; Jerry received his education from Republican City Public Schools and later graduated from Republican City High School, with the class of 1955.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing basketball in High School. He pursued higher education from Kearney State Teachers College for one year and finished his degree in Biology at Colorado State in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1960.On April 6, 1960, Jerry was inducted into the United States Army at the U.S. Army Personnel Center in Oakland, California.&nbsp; He received a rifle sharpshooter award, a Letter of Appreciation for continuous excellence as a medical laboratory specialist from Captain Avram A. Jacobson, and the Good Conduct Medal.&nbsp; After his honorable discharge in 1962, Jerry served in the Army Reserves.&nbsp;On March 8, 1964, Jerry was united in marriage to Marlys Jean Hauserman.&nbsp; To this union four children were born:&nbsp; Dwight, Julie, Christy, and Michael.&nbsp; The family made their home in Republican City, where they enjoyed the outdoor activities of hunting, fishing, and recreating on Harlan County Reservoir.&nbsp; The Waldo family owned and operated the Commercial State Bank, beginning in 1903.&nbsp; Jerry started working in the bank in 1962 and worked there until health issues forced him to retire in July 2014.&nbsp; Serving customers at the Commercial State Bank was his life’s passion.Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, restoring classic cars and drag racing.&nbsp; He made many friends at the races and always said bracket racing was the toughest game he ever played.&nbsp; He always looked forward to the racing season and seeing old friends, to talk cars and race with them. &nbsp;Jerry loved dogs, yellow Labradors in particular, and cats; and spoiled many of them throughout his lifetime.He was a member of the Republican City United Methodist Church and served on the Republican City School Board, Republican City Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Squad, for many years.He was preceded in death by; his parents; Haskell Waldo in 1994; Cartha Waldo in 1998; and his in-laws: &nbsp;Fred Hauserman in 1995; and Doris Hauserman in 2006.Jerry leaves to celebrate his life:&nbsp; his wife, Marlys Waldo of Parson’s House in Omaha, Nebraska; &nbsp;his children: &nbsp;Dwight (Missy) Waldo of Republican City; &nbsp;Julie (Joe) Waldo of Salt Lake City, Utah; Christy (John) Ferguson of Omaha; and Michael (Alana) Waldo of Alma; six grandchildren:&nbsp; Abigail and Jack Waldo; John and James Ferguson; and Cameron and Emilia Waldo; his sister, Jane Waldo Reck (Gerald) of Bellevue, Nebraska; one brother-in-law, Larry (Deborah) Hauserman of Golden, Colorado; nieces; nephews; extended family; and many friends.&nbsp;Our husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend will be greatly missed.Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.at the Bauer-Torrey &amp; Mach Funeral Home in Alma; per CDC guidelines of 10 people or less in the facility at one time.Private Funeral Services for Jerry B. Waldo will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Republican City United Methodist Church in Republican City, Nebraska with Reverend Jim Bendorf officiating.&nbsp; Jerry’s funeral service will be live-streamed via the&nbsp;Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home Facebook page.A Public Graveside will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Republican City Cemetery, in rural Republican City.&nbsp; Military Honors will be provided by the United States Army Military Funeral Honors Team. &nbsp;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 Waldo family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend Jerry’s services based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community.A memorial has been established in Jerry’s honor and will be designated to:&nbsp; &nbsp;the Republican City United Methodist Church or the Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa in Alma.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 Alma is in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry Brown Waldo (1937-2020

John Daniel Rhoades, 76 years of age, of Alma, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa in Alma.&nbsp; John was born on April 29, 1944, in Oxford, Nebraska, to Clyde Andrew and Ruth Lucille (Elliott) Rhoades.&nbsp; He received his education from Orleans Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1962.

Following his education, John was united in marriage to Roberta Tierney.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children: Jessica, Dustin, and Traci.&nbsp; The family made their home in Alma.&nbsp; This marriage later ended.

During John’s life he worked various jobs. John is highly remembered by the community as a bartender for many years at the “Flying H” for Virgil and Ruth Hammond.&nbsp; John then was then employed at Alma Public Schools as a janitor until his retirement.&nbsp; He treasured all of the friendships he made with the faculty and students, throughout his years at the school.

John was an avid outdoorsman.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting but his passion was fishing.&nbsp; He was a member of the Harlan Anglers Walleye Club and enjoyed fishing many of the tournaments.&nbsp; Along with spending time with his children, his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his fishing buddies out on the lake or along the river.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three grandchildren: Ciera, Keelie, and Tye Payne; and brother-in-law, Chad Dehut.

John leaves to celebrate his life; his three children: Jessica Howsden and her husband, James; Dustin Rhoades; and Traci and Allen Muirhead, all of Alma; one grandson: Tyrell Howsden of Alma; two brothers: Bill Elliott of Hastings, Nebraska; and Robert Rhoades and his wife, Carolyn of Long Beach, Mississippi; one sister, Roberta Dehut of Waterloo, Iowa; along with other relatives and friends.&nbsp;

Private Family Services for John D. Rhoades will be held at a later date.

There will be no visitation or viewing, as the family is honoring John’s wish for cremation. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>John Daniel Rhoades, 76 years of age, of Alma, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa in Alma.&nbsp; John was born on April 29, 1944, in Oxford, Nebraska, to Clyde Andrew and Ruth Lucille (Elliott) Rhoades.&nbsp; He received his education from Orleans Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1962.Following his education, John was united in marriage to Roberta Tierney.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children: Jessica, Dustin, and Traci.&nbsp; The family made their home in Alma.&nbsp; This marriage later ended.During John’s life he worked various jobs. John is highly remembered by the community as a bartender for many years at the “Flying H” for Virgil and Ruth Hammond.&nbsp; John then was then employed at Alma Public Schools as a janitor until his retirement.&nbsp; He treasured all of the friendships he made with the faculty and students, throughout his years at the school.John was an avid outdoorsman.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting but his passion was fishing.&nbsp; He was a member of the Harlan Anglers Walleye Club and enjoyed fishing many of the tournaments.&nbsp; Along with spending time with his children, his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his fishing buddies out on the lake or along the river.He was preceded in death by his parents; three grandchildren: Ciera, Keelie, and Tye Payne; and brother-in-law, Chad Dehut.John leaves to celebrate his life; his three children: Jessica Howsden and her husband, James; Dustin Rhoades; and Traci and Allen Muirhead, all of Alma; one grandson: Tyrell Howsden of Alma; two brothers: Bill Elliott of Hastings, Nebraska; and Robert Rhoades and his wife, Carolyn of Long Beach, Mississippi; one sister, Roberta Dehut of Waterloo, Iowa; along with other relatives and friends.&nbsp;Private Family Services for John D. Rhoades will be held at a later date.There will be no visitation or viewing, as the family is honoring John’s wish for cremation. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial has been established in John’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 Bauer-Torrey &amp; Mach Funeral Home in Alma is in charge of the arrangements.

John Daniel Rhoades (1944-2020

Jimmie Dale McCubbin, 68 years of age, of Stamford, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his home in Stamford.&nbsp; Jimmie was born March 7, 1952, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Paul Sherman McCubbin and Ida Faye Cross. &nbsp;

Jimmie had two children: Jimmy Lee and Jackie Larrysa.&nbsp; He was employed as a truck driver for over 36 years. &nbsp;&nbsp;In his free time, he enjoyed fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step mother; two brothers; and a sister.

Survivors include: his children: Jimmy McCubbin; and Jackie Larrysa Erwin and her husband, Mark, all of Odessa, Texas; three grandchildren; his siblings; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friends who he viewed and loved as his family.

There will be no visitation, as the family is honoring Jimmie’s wish for cremation. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Private Memorial Services for Jimmie D. McCubbin will be held at a later date.

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

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 </figure>Jimmie Dale McCubbin, 68 years of age, of Stamford, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his home in Stamford.&nbsp; Jimmie was born March 7, 1952, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Paul Sherman McCubbin and Ida Faye Cross. &nbsp;Jimmie had two children: Jimmy Lee and Jackie Larrysa.&nbsp; He was employed as a truck driver for over 36 years. &nbsp;&nbsp;In his free time, he enjoyed fishing.He was preceded in death by his parents; step mother; two brothers; and a sister.Survivors include: his children: Jimmy McCubbin; and Jackie Larrysa Erwin and her husband, Mark, all of Odessa, Texas; three grandchildren; his siblings; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friends who he viewed and loved as his family.There will be no visitation, as the family is honoring Jimmie’s wish for cremation. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Private Memorial Services for Jimmie D. McCubbin will be held at a later date.A memorial has been established in Jimmie’s honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.&nbsp;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 Alma is in charge of the arrangements.

Jimmie Dale McCubbin (1952-2020

Evelyn Arla Alice Thornton was born in Carrington, North Dakota on February 18, 1929 to Carl and Bertie Thornton.&nbsp; She graduated to Heaven on June 3, 2020.

One of 16 children, Evelyn, known to all her siblings as ‘Katie’, attended school through the ninth grade.

On August 26, 1946, Evelyn married Harold Wilder.&nbsp; To this union, four sons were born, Charles, Eddie, Eugene and Duane, who succumbed to crib death at three months of age.

The family lived in various small South Dakota towns while Harold worked for the railroad, before moving to Sheridan County in Nebraska in the late 1950s.

Evelyn worked at different grocery stores, restaurants and clothing stores through the years her sons were in school, including Ideal Market and JC Penney.

After all the boys were grown and married, Harold and Evelyn moved to Washington State near several of Evelyn’s siblings.&nbsp; They moved back to Nebraska in 1990 and, when Harold was diagnosed with cancer, moved to Scottsbluff to be near his doctors.&nbsp; He passed away in 1991 and Evelyn moved back to Gordon.&nbsp; She worked at Alco for nearly 20 years before retiring and moving to an apartment in Rushville.

In 2016, following a near death experience, Evelyn moved in with her granddaughter, Kasa Sherlock, near Hemingford for about six months before moving to Broken Bow to be near her remaining son, Eddie.&nbsp; She lived at Off Broadway for three years, enjoying Bingo three times a week, a real variety of entertainment that came to the facility, field trips to many different locations and attended the Berean Church with her son, Ed and daughter-in-law, Etta, every Sunday.&nbsp; They often drove to Kearney or Grand Island so Evelyn could ‘shop’ – mostly enjoyed looking at things and comparing them to what she’d sold at Alco or JC Penney years before.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Once the Covid-19 scare isolated her from all the people and things she loved, Evelyn began going downhill.&nbsp; She lost her appetite and began losing weight.&nbsp; In late April, Evelyn entered the local hospital with hopes they could get her back on track, but that didn’t happen and she entered Hospice at Brookestone View on April 27, 2020, where she remained until her death.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, all fifteen of her siblings, her husband, three sons and two grandchildren.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Etta Wilder of Broken Bow, daughters-in-law Beverly Wilder of Gering and Lyn Wilder of Rushville, thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held Friday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berean Bible Church in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Tyce Jensen officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Scenic, South Dakota. A register book will be available to sign on Friday, June 5th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Berean Bible Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online register book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

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 </figure>Evelyn Arla Alice Thornton was born in Carrington, North Dakota on February 18, 1929 to Carl and Bertie Thornton.&nbsp; She graduated to Heaven on June 3, 2020.One of 16 children, Evelyn, known to all her siblings as ‘Katie’, attended school through the ninth grade.On August 26, 1946, Evelyn married Harold Wilder.&nbsp; To this union, four sons were born, Charles, Eddie, Eugene and Duane, who succumbed to crib death at three months of age.The family lived in various small South Dakota towns while Harold worked for the railroad, before moving to Sheridan County in Nebraska in the late 1950s.Evelyn worked at different grocery stores, restaurants and clothing stores through the years her sons were in school, including Ideal Market and JC Penney.After all the boys were grown and married, Harold and Evelyn moved to Washington State near several of Evelyn’s siblings.&nbsp; They moved back to Nebraska in 1990 and, when Harold was diagnosed with cancer, moved to Scottsbluff to be near his doctors.&nbsp; He passed away in 1991 and Evelyn moved back to Gordon.&nbsp; She worked at Alco for nearly 20 years before retiring and moving to an apartment in Rushville.In 2016, following a near death experience, Evelyn moved in with her granddaughter, Kasa Sherlock, near Hemingford for about six months before moving to Broken Bow to be near her remaining son, Eddie.&nbsp; She lived at Off Broadway for three years, enjoying Bingo three times a week, a real variety of entertainment that came to the facility, field trips to many different locations and attended the Berean Church with her son, Ed and daughter-in-law, Etta, every Sunday.&nbsp; They often drove to Kearney or Grand Island so Evelyn could ‘shop’ – mostly enjoyed looking at things and comparing them to what she’d sold at Alco or JC Penney years before.&nbsp; &nbsp;Once the Covid-19 scare isolated her from all the people and things she loved, Evelyn began going downhill.&nbsp; She lost her appetite and began losing weight.&nbsp; In late April, Evelyn entered the local hospital with hopes they could get her back on track, but that didn’t happen and she entered Hospice at Brookestone View on April 27, 2020, where she remained until her death.Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, all fifteen of her siblings, her husband, three sons and two grandchildren.Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Etta Wilder of Broken Bow, daughters-in-law Beverly Wilder of Gering and Lyn Wilder of Rushville, thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.Memorial service will be held Friday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berean Bible Church in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Tyce Jensen officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Scenic, South Dakota. A register book will be available to sign on Friday, June 5th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Berean Bible Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online register book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

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