Lola Jones, 64, of Lincoln, NE passed away on February 2, 2024, at Lincoln.

Lola was born February 7, 1959, at Mayville, ND to Lawrence and Lorraine (Putman) Boldt. She was raised in California.

On March 6, 1980, Lola married Rick Jones. The couple made their home in California before moving the family to Madrid, NE in 1990.

Lola was a nurse at Chase County Community Hospital before becoming the Hospital Administrator. She and Rick moved to Sandpoint, ID in 2013, where she continued working in the nursing field. She loved living in the mountains, where she could kayak, hike and enjoy the outdoors. She returned to Nebraska in 2022 to be closer to her daughters and grandkids. She lived at Lake McConaughy for a year before moving to Lincoln as her health declined. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Lorraine, husband, Rick, and her brother, Leland.

Survivors include her daughters Olena (Ryan) Martin, Desiree' (Shaun) Poppe of Ogallala, son, Jake Jones of Coeur D Alene, Idaho, and grandchildren, Gabriel, Brock, Bronson, Charlie, and Nyah.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Lola's memory to the Bluefield Project Curing FTD. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com­, where the services will be streamed live.

Memorial services will be on March 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala with Pastor Matt Waitley officiating.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Lola Jones, 64, of Lincoln, NE passed away on February 2, 2024, at Lincoln.Lola was born February 7, 1959, at Mayville, ND to Lawrence and Lorraine (Putman) Boldt. She was raised in California.On March 6, 1980, Lola married Rick Jones. The couple made their home in California before moving the family to Madrid, NE in 1990.Lola was a nurse at Chase County Community Hospital before becoming the Hospital Administrator. She and Rick moved to Sandpoint, ID in 2013, where she continued working in the nursing field. She loved living in the mountains, where she could kayak, hike and enjoy the outdoors. She returned to Nebraska in 2022 to be closer to her daughters and grandkids. She lived at Lake McConaughy for a year before moving to Lincoln as her health declined. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren.Lola was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Lorraine, husband, Rick, and her brother, Leland.Survivors include her daughters Olena (Ryan) Martin, Desiree' (Shaun) Poppe of Ogallala, son, Jake Jones of Coeur D Alene, Idaho, and grandchildren, Gabriel, Brock, Bronson, Charlie, and Nyah.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Lola's memory to the Bluefield Project Curing FTD. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com­, where the services will be streamed live.Memorial services will be on March 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala with Pastor Matt Waitley officiating.Prairie Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lola Jones (1959-2024)

Evelyn Marie (Kinney)Durner, 94, of Wellfleet passed on March 18, 2024 in North Platte, NE surrounded by her family.&nbsp;

Evelyn was born July 18, 1929 in Enders, NE to William and Hattie (Lee) Kinney. She was the second of five children. She joined brother Warren at home and was later joined by Mary Lou, Roberta, and Kenneth. &nbsp;She spent her childhood in rural Chase and Hayes counties. She attended Wauneta schools until her senior year. She was in the Hayes County High School graduating class of 1946. One memorable highlight for Evelyn in her early teenage years was going to the Canteen in North Platte with her mom and some other women. She couldn’t believe how many soldiers were there! &nbsp;After graduating high school, Evelyn got her teaching certificate at McCook College and spent time teaching in several country schools. One of her favorite stories to tell was during the blizzard of ‘49. She would get the stove going and teach until the wind started blowing. &nbsp;Then she would get them bundled up and ready to go home before the roads were drifted shut.&nbsp;

Evelyn married Merle Durner on July 27, of 1952. They made their home and raised their family on the ranch near Wellfleet, NE. Merle and Evelyn had two children, Roger and Nancy. Evelyn was a housewife and teacher spanning almost six decades. She even rode the bus to school when she was 80 years young!&nbsp;

In 2020, Evelyn was the Grand Marshal of the Wellfleet fall festival. Evelyn was a Cornhusker fan and is still mad about the infamous Texas game.&nbsp;

You could find Evelyn in the garden where she loved to spend time, tending to her chickens, in the kitchen canning, or maybe at her sewing machine. If she wasn’t there, she was at one of her grandkids’ events. It has been said that you could count on Evelyn to always be there for her many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp;

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years; her parents; siblings, Warren, Roberta (Glen Coleman), and Marylou (Jack Smolik); her father and mother-in-law, John and Dorothy Durner; sisters in law; Joan (Jake) West, Jean (George) Elson; niece, Marilyn Cole.&nbsp;

Evelyn is survived by her son, Roger (Dee) Durner, and daughter, Nancy (Ron) Richardson; brother, Kenneth (Beverly) Kinney; sister-in-law, Isabel Kinney; grandchildren, Amy (Jerry) Durner- Faulk, Jason Richardson, Leslie (Mark) Brown, Brooke (Cody) Lee, Austin (Myriah) Durner, and Casey Durner; 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The newest of which was Meadow Marie, named after her great-great-grandmother on March 14, 2024.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, March 22, 2024 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Boller officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the Wellfleet Cemetery, Wellfleet, Nebraska. &nbsp;Visitation will be noon – 7, Thursday with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home who is the assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;

For those who are unable to attend the service will be live streamed on our website at www.adamsswanson.com .

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 </figure>Evelyn Marie (Kinney)Durner, 94, of Wellfleet passed on March 18, 2024 in North Platte, NE surrounded by her family.&nbsp;Evelyn was born July 18, 1929 in Enders, NE to William and Hattie (Lee) Kinney. She was the second of five children. She joined brother Warren at home and was later joined by Mary Lou, Roberta, and Kenneth. &nbsp;She spent her childhood in rural Chase and Hayes counties. She attended Wauneta schools until her senior year. She was in the Hayes County High School graduating class of 1946. One memorable highlight for Evelyn in her early teenage years was going to the Canteen in North Platte with her mom and some other women. She couldn’t believe how many soldiers were there! &nbsp;After graduating high school, Evelyn got her teaching certificate at McCook College and spent time teaching in several country schools. One of her favorite stories to tell was during the blizzard of ‘49. She would get the stove going and teach until the wind started blowing. &nbsp;Then she would get them bundled up and ready to go home before the roads were drifted shut.&nbsp;Evelyn married Merle Durner on July 27, of 1952. They made their home and raised their family on the ranch near Wellfleet, NE. Merle and Evelyn had two children, Roger and Nancy. Evelyn was a housewife and teacher spanning almost six decades. She even rode the bus to school when she was 80 years young!&nbsp;In 2020, Evelyn was the Grand Marshal of the Wellfleet fall festival. Evelyn was a Cornhusker fan and is still mad about the infamous Texas game.&nbsp;You could find Evelyn in the garden where she loved to spend time, tending to her chickens, in the kitchen canning, or maybe at her sewing machine. If she wasn’t there, she was at one of her grandkids’ events. It has been said that you could count on Evelyn to always be there for her many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp;Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years; her parents; siblings, Warren, Roberta (Glen Coleman), and Marylou (Jack Smolik); her father and mother-in-law, John and Dorothy Durner; sisters in law; Joan (Jake) West, Jean (George) Elson; niece, Marilyn Cole.&nbsp;Evelyn is survived by her son, Roger (Dee) Durner, and daughter, Nancy (Ron) Richardson; brother, Kenneth (Beverly) Kinney; sister-in-law, Isabel Kinney; grandchildren, Amy (Jerry) Durner- Faulk, Jason Richardson, Leslie (Mark) Brown, Brooke (Cody) Lee, Austin (Myriah) Durner, and Casey Durner; 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The newest of which was Meadow Marie, named after her great-great-grandmother on March 14, 2024.Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, March 22, 2024 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Boller officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the Wellfleet Cemetery, Wellfleet, Nebraska. &nbsp;Visitation will be noon – 7, Thursday with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home who is the assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;For those who are unable to attend the service will be live streamed on our website at www.adamsswanson.com .

Evelyn Marie Durner (1929-2024)

Phyllis M. Thomas passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living at the age of 94. Phyllis was born December 19, 1929 at Lebanon, Nebraska to Ivan and Letha (Waterman) Adams.

&nbsp;Phyllis’ family moved to New Castle, Colorado when she was six months old for work. &nbsp;After five years and lots of hard times, her family moved to the west coast. &nbsp;Her father found work at a logging camp near Copalis Beach, Washington. &nbsp;Her family lived there for about seven years. &nbsp;This is where Phyllis attended grammar school in a one room schoolhouse. &nbsp;During this time in her schooling, she moved up two grades all in one year. &nbsp;This put her in her sister Dorothy’s class and helped to make them inseparable. &nbsp; After leaving Copalis Beach, her family move to Port Angeles, Washington where her father worked at Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill.&nbsp; Phyllis finished her schooling in Port Angeles and graduated from Port Angeles High School in 1947. Upon graduating, she began working at Olympic State Bank where she worked for ten years. &nbsp;This is where she met Ted Thomas, who was stationed in Port Angeles while in the Coast Guard. Her friend went on a date with Ted and she went on a date with Ted’s friend. &nbsp;No love connections were made, so a few days later Ted called Phyllis and asked her out on a date. &nbsp;She decided to go even though she didn’t think he was “all that special”. &nbsp;Well, he must have been special enough because six months later they got married.

&nbsp;On July 1, 1954, Phyllis married Theodore Thomas at Port Angeles, Washington at the First Presbyterian Church. Their union was blessed with three children: Tamela Maye, Karen Kaye and Lisa Ann. &nbsp; Tamie was born in Port Angeles, Washington in 1956. &nbsp;Karen was born in San Diego, California in 1961. &nbsp;Lisa was born in Kodiak, Alaska in 1970. &nbsp;Ted and Phyllis were married for 67 years before Ted’s death in 2021. &nbsp;Once married, Phyllis traveled many places while in the military. &nbsp;The first place they were stationed after Port Angeles was Barber’s Point, Hawaii in March of 1958. &nbsp;They found a house to rent on Waikiki Beach. &nbsp;She was absolutely thrilled with this assignment. &nbsp;Throughout the years that they were in the service, they lived in many different places-Washington, Hawaii, Virginia, California, Washington D.C., and Alaska.

Upon retiring from the Coast Guard after 20 years in 1972, the family of five made their way to Cozad, Nebraska where they ended up living for over 50 years in the same house, on the same corner, across the street from the grocery store. &nbsp;Phyllis never thought she would be living back in Nebraska where her life had begun all those years back. While in Cozad Phyllis stayed in the home taking care of the girls, the house, the yard and many other daily happenings. &nbsp;Phyllis was an avid seamstress and made many of her daughters clothing including their yearly Christmas and Easter dresses. &nbsp;She was also known to have mended many of her son-in-laws' and grandchildren's clothes and jeans. &nbsp;Phyllis also made many satin pillowcases for her family and gave many of them as gifts to friends. &nbsp;Phyllis always enjoyed gardening. &nbsp;She had a small garden with her favorites-tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash. &nbsp; She also enjoyed planting flowers around her yard. &nbsp;To date, there are nineteen peony bushes in the yard that she shared with her family. She rooted and planted them all from two original bushes. She worked hard to make sure their corner lot looked immaculate. This proved to be true when she was awarded Yard of the Month in the '90’s. &nbsp;Phyllis passed her love for gardening down to her daughter Lisa and her granddaughter Tristan. &nbsp;

&nbsp;After Ted retired, they enjoyed traveling to many places. &nbsp;Phyllis visited all fifty states except for two. However, their destination of choice was in Southern California near Palm Springs where they were “Snow Birds” every year with her sister Dorothy and brother-in-law, Howard and many old and new friends. &nbsp;They would make their travels after Halloween and return to Cozad by Easter. &nbsp;Phyllis had many favorite adventures during those years-flea markets, going to the Bob Hope Golf Classic, and day trips into Mexico. &nbsp; One ritual that was never skipped was their nightly happy hours where they shared fun filled games, skits and stories, delicious food and tasty beverages.

Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. &nbsp;She loved spending holidays with them and reminiscing about holidays past. &nbsp;She was even known to join in with the games the kids were playing. &nbsp;Her grandchildren recall how she would make it to all of their activities and remember how they use to make up games with cards or dominoes and play with grandma for hours. They also could always count on grandma’s cookie jar being full of freshly baked oatmeal cookies, chocolate cookies, or some other yummy treat. &nbsp;If she didn’t have those made, she would dig some out of the freezer or they would raid the cereal cabinet. &nbsp;

&nbsp;Phyllis was a faithful and devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cozad since 1972. She was very involved with Sunday School when her children were little and different women’s groups and bible studies. &nbsp;She helped with the Annual Fall Bazaar, along with taking her turn at being the chairman.

&nbsp;Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ted; daughters, Tamie Budahl and Karen Lehmann; sister, Dorothy Winters and brother, Bob Adams.

She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Lisa (Derrick) Gengenbach; grandchildren, Nate (Natalie) Lehmann, Tristan (Matt) Newcomb, Luke Gengenbach, Jacob Gengenbach and Zackary Gengenbach; great grandchildren, Kellan, Drew and Amelia Newcomb, and baby Lehmann coming in June; son-in-law, Kevin Lehmann.

Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church. Services will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jill Boyd officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m.

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 </figure>Phyllis M. Thomas passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living at the age of 94. Phyllis was born December 19, 1929 at Lebanon, Nebraska to Ivan and Letha (Waterman) Adams.&nbsp;Phyllis’ family moved to New Castle, Colorado when she was six months old for work. &nbsp;After five years and lots of hard times, her family moved to the west coast. &nbsp;Her father found work at a logging camp near Copalis Beach, Washington. &nbsp;Her family lived there for about seven years. &nbsp;This is where Phyllis attended grammar school in a one room schoolhouse. &nbsp;During this time in her schooling, she moved up two grades all in one year. &nbsp;This put her in her sister Dorothy’s class and helped to make them inseparable. &nbsp; After leaving Copalis Beach, her family move to Port Angeles, Washington where her father worked at Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill.&nbsp; Phyllis finished her schooling in Port Angeles and graduated from Port Angeles High School in 1947. Upon graduating, she began working at Olympic State Bank where she worked for ten years. &nbsp;This is where she met Ted Thomas, who was stationed in Port Angeles while in the Coast Guard. Her friend went on a date with Ted and she went on a date with Ted’s friend. &nbsp;No love connections were made, so a few days later Ted called Phyllis and asked her out on a date. &nbsp;She decided to go even though she didn’t think he was “all that special”. &nbsp;Well, he must have been special enough because six months later they got married.&nbsp;On July 1, 1954, Phyllis married Theodore Thomas at Port Angeles, Washington at the First Presbyterian Church. Their union was blessed with three children: Tamela Maye, Karen Kaye and Lisa Ann. &nbsp; Tamie was born in Port Angeles, Washington in 1956. &nbsp;Karen was born in San Diego, California in 1961. &nbsp;Lisa was born in Kodiak, Alaska in 1970. &nbsp;Ted and Phyllis were married for 67 years before Ted’s death in 2021. &nbsp;Once married, Phyllis traveled many places while in the military. &nbsp;The first place they were stationed after Port Angeles was Barber’s Point, Hawaii in March of 1958. &nbsp;They found a house to rent on Waikiki Beach. &nbsp;She was absolutely thrilled with this assignment. &nbsp;Throughout the years that they were in the service, they lived in many different places-Washington, Hawaii, Virginia, California, Washington D.C., and Alaska.Upon retiring from the Coast Guard after 20 years in 1972, the family of five made their way to Cozad, Nebraska where they ended up living for over 50 years in the same house, on the same corner, across the street from the grocery store. &nbsp;Phyllis never thought she would be living back in Nebraska where her life had begun all those years back. While in Cozad Phyllis stayed in the home taking care of the girls, the house, the yard and many other daily happenings. &nbsp;Phyllis was an avid seamstress and made many of her daughters clothing including their yearly Christmas and Easter dresses. &nbsp;She was also known to have mended many of her son-in-laws' and grandchildren's clothes and jeans. &nbsp;Phyllis also made many satin pillowcases for her family and gave many of them as gifts to friends. &nbsp;Phyllis always enjoyed gardening. &nbsp;She had a small garden with her favorites-tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash. &nbsp; She also enjoyed planting flowers around her yard. &nbsp;To date, there are nineteen peony bushes in the yard that she shared with her family. She rooted and planted them all from two original bushes. She worked hard to make sure their corner lot looked immaculate. This proved to be true when she was awarded Yard of the Month in the '90’s. &nbsp;Phyllis passed her love for gardening down to her daughter Lisa and her granddaughter Tristan. &nbsp;&nbsp;After Ted retired, they enjoyed traveling to many places. &nbsp;Phyllis visited all fifty states except for two. However, their destination of choice was in Southern California near Palm Springs where they were “Snow Birds” every year with her sister Dorothy and brother-in-law, Howard and many old and new friends. &nbsp;They would make their travels after Halloween and return to Cozad by Easter. &nbsp;Phyllis had many favorite adventures during those years-flea markets, going to the Bob Hope Golf Classic, and day trips into Mexico. &nbsp; One ritual that was never skipped was their nightly happy hours where they shared fun filled games, skits and stories, delicious food and tasty beverages.Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. &nbsp;She loved spending holidays with them and reminiscing about holidays past. &nbsp;She was even known to join in with the games the kids were playing. &nbsp;Her grandchildren recall how she would make it to all of their activities and remember how they use to make up games with cards or dominoes and play with grandma for hours. They also could always count on grandma’s cookie jar being full of freshly baked oatmeal cookies, chocolate cookies, or some other yummy treat. &nbsp;If she didn’t have those made, she would dig some out of the freezer or they would raid the cereal cabinet. &nbsp;&nbsp;Phyllis was a faithful and devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cozad since 1972. She was very involved with Sunday School when her children were little and different women’s groups and bible studies. &nbsp;She helped with the Annual Fall Bazaar, along with taking her turn at being the chairman.&nbsp;Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ted; daughters, Tamie Budahl and Karen Lehmann; sister, Dorothy Winters and brother, Bob Adams.She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Lisa (Derrick) Gengenbach; grandchildren, Nate (Natalie) Lehmann, Tristan (Matt) Newcomb, Luke Gengenbach, Jacob Gengenbach and Zackary Gengenbach; great grandchildren, Kellan, Drew and Amelia Newcomb, and baby Lehmann coming in June; son-in-law, Kevin Lehmann.Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church. Services will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jill Boyd officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Phyllis M. Thomas (1929-2024)

&nbsp; &nbsp; Patricia A. Bowers, age 93, passed away on March 15, 2024 at Kinship Pointe in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Patricia “Pat” Bowers was born December 31, 1930 to George and Vonda (McKibben) Paine in a little yellow house in Culbertson, Nebraska.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Pat married Alan B. Schellhase on June 9, 1949. The couple was blessed with a son, Steven who was born on Pat’s 25th birthday in 1955. Pat and Al lived in Wyoming before moving south of Overton, Nebraska where they farmed for several years.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Pat married Don Bowers on January 7, 1972. They made their home in Indianola, Nebraska.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Pat was a secretary most of her life working for the ASCS office and at McCook Community College. She was a 75+ year member of the United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer for many years. She was baptized at the young age of eight in McCook, Nebraska. &nbsp;She loved the Lord dearly and her faith never waivered even when her sight began to deteriorate and her independence was limited. &nbsp;She was a woman full of wisdom and wit and maintained a great sense of humor. She was a faithful prayer warrior for many. Pat also loved to read and enjoyed knitting.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands, Al and Don; son, Steven; daughter-in-law, Anita; and stepdaughter, Denise Chavez.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Pat is survived by her granddaughter, Stephanie Schellhase of Grand Island, NE; stepdaughter, Linda (Don) Morosic of Republican City, NE; stepson-in-law, &nbsp;Louie Chavez of Trona, CA; step-grandchildren: Heather (Justin) Crawford of Orleans, NE, Breanna (Mark) Schukar of Overland Park, KS, Eric (Sally) Morosic of Lincoln, NE, Stephanie (Brett) Hoffman of Kearney, NE, Jeremy (Dawn) Chavez of Laveen, AZ, Jennifer (Chad) Brown of Alamogordo, NM and Jacqueline (Jason) Edney of Abilene, TX; 15 great-grandchildren; and special friends, Bob and Dee Brown and Tracy Zink.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 1PM on Saturday afternoon, March 23, 2024 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Bob Brown providing words of comfort. &nbsp;A private family inurnment in the Williamsburg Cemetery in rural Phelps County will take place at a later date.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials in Pat's memory are suggested to Community HealthCare and Hospice of McCook. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; Patricia A. Bowers, age 93, passed away on March 15, 2024 at Kinship Pointe in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Patricia “Pat” Bowers was born December 31, 1930 to George and Vonda (McKibben) Paine in a little yellow house in Culbertson, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Pat married Alan B. Schellhase on June 9, 1949. The couple was blessed with a son, Steven who was born on Pat’s 25th birthday in 1955. Pat and Al lived in Wyoming before moving south of Overton, Nebraska where they farmed for several years.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Pat married Don Bowers on January 7, 1972. They made their home in Indianola, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Pat was a secretary most of her life working for the ASCS office and at McCook Community College. She was a 75+ year member of the United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer for many years. She was baptized at the young age of eight in McCook, Nebraska. &nbsp;She loved the Lord dearly and her faith never waivered even when her sight began to deteriorate and her independence was limited. &nbsp;She was a woman full of wisdom and wit and maintained a great sense of humor. She was a faithful prayer warrior for many. Pat also loved to read and enjoyed knitting.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands, Al and Don; son, Steven; daughter-in-law, Anita; and stepdaughter, Denise Chavez.&nbsp; &nbsp; Pat is survived by her granddaughter, Stephanie Schellhase of Grand Island, NE; stepdaughter, Linda (Don) Morosic of Republican City, NE; stepson-in-law, &nbsp;Louie Chavez of Trona, CA; step-grandchildren: Heather (Justin) Crawford of Orleans, NE, Breanna (Mark) Schukar of Overland Park, KS, Eric (Sally) Morosic of Lincoln, NE, Stephanie (Brett) Hoffman of Kearney, NE, Jeremy (Dawn) Chavez of Laveen, AZ, Jennifer (Chad) Brown of Alamogordo, NM and Jacqueline (Jason) Edney of Abilene, TX; 15 great-grandchildren; and special friends, Bob and Dee Brown and Tracy Zink.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 1PM on Saturday afternoon, March 23, 2024 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Bob Brown providing words of comfort. &nbsp;A private family inurnment in the Williamsburg Cemetery in rural Phelps County will take place at a later date.&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials in Pat's memory are suggested to Community HealthCare and Hospice of McCook. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Patricia Bowers (1930-2024)

Dorothy&nbsp;Willard passed away at the North Platte Care Center on March 17, 2024, at the age of 95.

Dorothy, the daughter of Milton and Edna Collins, was born in Lincoln County on March 20, 1928. &nbsp;She grew up in North Platte where she graduated from high school in 1945, then helped her dad with his insulation business.

On February 3, 1946, Dorothy married Lynn Willard at the Methodist Church in North Platte. &nbsp;For the first few years of married life, they rented a farm and worked the land. They then moved to Marino, CO, in 1954 and continued farming. &nbsp;They farmed in various Colorado locations before returning to Nebraska in 1966. &nbsp;The Willards first lived in Hershey then moved to Garfield Table Road, near Stapleton, and resided there for nearly 45 years. &nbsp;In 2014 they moved back to North Platte and Lynn passed away the following year.

Dorothy was a longtime member of First Christian Church where she was a Diaconate, Church Board Secretary, Chairman of the Fellowship Committee, and served in the Group 2 Circle. &nbsp;She looked forward to exercising at the Rec Center and dancing at the Senior Center with her brother, Lewis. &nbsp;Dorothy and Lynn also enjoyed dancing and were members of Good Time Dancers and Nebraska Camp and Dancers, and they liked traveling to camp outs.

Dorothy and Lynn loved spending time with their kids and grandkids. &nbsp;Their happiest times were when they were home with the kids under their feet.

She was preceded in death by her husband and their sons, Randy and baby Tommy; her parents, Milton and Edna Collins; her sister, Ruth (George) Wilhelmson; brothers-in-law, Clarence (Eunice) Brown and Robert Miller; sisters-in-law, Charlene Collins and Lila Rapp; and grandson, Brian Willard.

Dorothy leaves behind her sons, Larry (Carmen) Willard of Stapleton, Tim (Karen) Willard of Bartlesville, OK, and Douglas (Sharla) Willard of North Platte; daughters, Deb Merritt of Omaha and Cheryl (Roger) Beem of North Platte; daughter-in-law, Lisa Willard, sister, Irene Miller, and brother, Lewis Collins, all of North Platte; grandchildren, Tony (Lindsay) Merritt, Mikel (Debra) Merritt, Brad (Tracy) Willard, Courtney (Tanner) Schacher, Eric (Brodi) Willard, Nathan (Kristina) Willard, Sally (John Mark) Bell, Joshua (Sandy) Willard, Justin (Ashleigh) Willard, Amber Willard and Alex (Jennifer) Willard; numerous great-grandchildren; and other family members.

Services will be 10 a.m. on Friday, March 22, at First Christian Church with Jean Anderson officiating. &nbsp;Burial to follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. &nbsp;Visitation is Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and with family greeting from 4-6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. &nbsp;Memorials can be sent to First Christian Church, 220 N. Vine St., NP, 69101.

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 </figure>Dorothy&nbsp;Willard passed away at the North Platte Care Center on March 17, 2024, at the age of 95.Dorothy, the daughter of Milton and Edna Collins, was born in Lincoln County on March 20, 1928. &nbsp;She grew up in North Platte where she graduated from high school in 1945, then helped her dad with his insulation business.On February 3, 1946, Dorothy married Lynn Willard at the Methodist Church in North Platte. &nbsp;For the first few years of married life, they rented a farm and worked the land. They then moved to Marino, CO, in 1954 and continued farming. &nbsp;They farmed in various Colorado locations before returning to Nebraska in 1966. &nbsp;The Willards first lived in Hershey then moved to Garfield Table Road, near Stapleton, and resided there for nearly 45 years. &nbsp;In 2014 they moved back to North Platte and Lynn passed away the following year.Dorothy was a longtime member of First Christian Church where she was a Diaconate, Church Board Secretary, Chairman of the Fellowship Committee, and served in the Group 2 Circle. &nbsp;She looked forward to exercising at the Rec Center and dancing at the Senior Center with her brother, Lewis. &nbsp;Dorothy and Lynn also enjoyed dancing and were members of Good Time Dancers and Nebraska Camp and Dancers, and they liked traveling to camp outs.Dorothy and Lynn loved spending time with their kids and grandkids. &nbsp;Their happiest times were when they were home with the kids under their feet.She was preceded in death by her husband and their sons, Randy and baby Tommy; her parents, Milton and Edna Collins; her sister, Ruth (George) Wilhelmson; brothers-in-law, Clarence (Eunice) Brown and Robert Miller; sisters-in-law, Charlene Collins and Lila Rapp; and grandson, Brian Willard.Dorothy leaves behind her sons, Larry (Carmen) Willard of Stapleton, Tim (Karen) Willard of Bartlesville, OK, and Douglas (Sharla) Willard of North Platte; daughters, Deb Merritt of Omaha and Cheryl (Roger) Beem of North Platte; daughter-in-law, Lisa Willard, sister, Irene Miller, and brother, Lewis Collins, all of North Platte; grandchildren, Tony (Lindsay) Merritt, Mikel (Debra) Merritt, Brad (Tracy) Willard, Courtney (Tanner) Schacher, Eric (Brodi) Willard, Nathan (Kristina) Willard, Sally (John Mark) Bell, Joshua (Sandy) Willard, Justin (Ashleigh) Willard, Amber Willard and Alex (Jennifer) Willard; numerous great-grandchildren; and other family members.Services will be 10 a.m. on Friday, March 22, at First Christian Church with Jean Anderson officiating. &nbsp;Burial to follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. &nbsp;Visitation is Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and with family greeting from 4-6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. &nbsp;Memorials can be sent to First Christian Church, 220 N. Vine St., NP, 69101.

Dorothy Marie Willard (1928-2024) 

David Carl Rasmussen, age 72, of York, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on March 14, 2024.

Dave was born on January 18, 1952 in North Platte, Nebraska to Virgil and Mable Rasmussen.&nbsp; He attended Miller School before graduating from North Platte High School in 1969.&nbsp; He graduated with a degree in Ag Honors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1973.&nbsp; Dave was a member of Farmhouse Fraternity, Faculty Senate, and was on the livestock judging team.&nbsp; He was the national horse judging champion in college.

On June 15, 1974, he married Julene (Julie) Sundquist in Lyons, Nebraska.&nbsp; They made their home on the family farm southwest of&nbsp; North Platte.&nbsp; Dave farmed and started working at Production Credit in 1974.&nbsp; He continued as an Agricultural Loan Officer at banks in North Platte until he moved to York in 2006.&nbsp; Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and Agricultural Loan Officer at York State Bank until his retirement in December 2019.

Dave devoted his life to his family.&nbsp; He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.&nbsp; He was always there for his family and gave them unconditional support.&nbsp; He was a coach, mentor, wise counsel, helper, problem solver, and gift giver.&nbsp; He supported his children and his grandchildren's many activities.&nbsp; He rarely missed a cross country or track meet.&nbsp; He always encouraged his grandchildren, whether it be in sports, studies, or patiently answering their many questions.&nbsp; He had the right tools for any project, and was always there to help his family, neighbors, and friends.&nbsp; He enjoyed being in York where he was involved in the daily lives of his children and grandchildren.

Dave had many hobbies.&nbsp; He coached his kids' youth and club soccer teams for many years.&nbsp; He loved cars and antique tractors, and treasured his '55 Ford Thunderbird and his grandpa's ZB Minneapolis Moline tractor.&nbsp; He enjoyed making improvements to his SSR truck and traveling with Julie to SSR Fanatics gatherings across the country.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling to National Parks and trips to the mountains.&nbsp; He was a curious, lifelong learner and many went to him as a source of information on many subjects.&nbsp; He loved sports, animals, shopping, mechanics, classic rock music, tools, farming, and history.&nbsp; He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte and a current member of Faith Lutheran Church in York.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Carol Sundquist, brother-in-law Marvin Sundquist, brother-in-law Jim Lovercheck, nephew Mike Kostin, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Dave is survived by his wife, Julie; daughter Amy and son-in-law Brandon Lehman; his grandchildren John, Caleb, and Anna Lehman; his son Eric and daughter-in-law Lisa Rasmussen who are expecting a daughter soon.&nbsp; He is also survived by his sister Susan, her husband Cliff Jewel, and their children Lora and Travis; and well as his sister-in-law Marilyn Kostin, her husband John and their children Kate, paula, David, Anna, and Lisa; sister-in-law Evelyn and her children Jim, Judy and Jeff; brother-in-law Marvin's children Lauree, Doug, Chris and Michelle; and brother-in-law Ray and his children Deb and Morgan.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Faith Lutheran Church in York.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, with his family greeting friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that same evening, all at Metz Mortuary in York.

Funeral services will also be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte.&nbsp; Family will receive friends prior to the services from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte.

Memorials may be directed to Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School or to the family for later designation.&nbsp; Condolences may be left at metzmortuary.com or www.adamsswanson.com.&nbsp; Metz Mortuary in York and Adams Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte are handling the arrangements.

<figure>
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 </figure>David Carl Rasmussen, age 72, of York, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on March 14, 2024.Dave was born on January 18, 1952 in North Platte, Nebraska to Virgil and Mable Rasmussen.&nbsp; He attended Miller School before graduating from North Platte High School in 1969.&nbsp; He graduated with a degree in Ag Honors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1973.&nbsp; Dave was a member of Farmhouse Fraternity, Faculty Senate, and was on the livestock judging team.&nbsp; He was the national horse judging champion in college.On June 15, 1974, he married Julene (Julie) Sundquist in Lyons, Nebraska.&nbsp; They made their home on the family farm southwest of&nbsp; North Platte.&nbsp; Dave farmed and started working at Production Credit in 1974.&nbsp; He continued as an Agricultural Loan Officer at banks in North Platte until he moved to York in 2006.&nbsp; Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and Agricultural Loan Officer at York State Bank until his retirement in December 2019.Dave devoted his life to his family.&nbsp; He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.&nbsp; He was always there for his family and gave them unconditional support.&nbsp; He was a coach, mentor, wise counsel, helper, problem solver, and gift giver.&nbsp; He supported his children and his grandchildren's many activities.&nbsp; He rarely missed a cross country or track meet.&nbsp; He always encouraged his grandchildren, whether it be in sports, studies, or patiently answering their many questions.&nbsp; He had the right tools for any project, and was always there to help his family, neighbors, and friends.&nbsp; He enjoyed being in York where he was involved in the daily lives of his children and grandchildren.Dave had many hobbies.&nbsp; He coached his kids' youth and club soccer teams for many years.&nbsp; He loved cars and antique tractors, and treasured his '55 Ford Thunderbird and his grandpa's ZB Minneapolis Moline tractor.&nbsp; He enjoyed making improvements to his SSR truck and traveling with Julie to SSR Fanatics gatherings across the country.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling to National Parks and trips to the mountains.&nbsp; He was a curious, lifelong learner and many went to him as a source of information on many subjects.&nbsp; He loved sports, animals, shopping, mechanics, classic rock music, tools, farming, and history.&nbsp; He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte and a current member of Faith Lutheran Church in York.Dave was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Carol Sundquist, brother-in-law Marvin Sundquist, brother-in-law Jim Lovercheck, nephew Mike Kostin, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.Dave is survived by his wife, Julie; daughter Amy and son-in-law Brandon Lehman; his grandchildren John, Caleb, and Anna Lehman; his son Eric and daughter-in-law Lisa Rasmussen who are expecting a daughter soon.&nbsp; He is also survived by his sister Susan, her husband Cliff Jewel, and their children Lora and Travis; and well as his sister-in-law Marilyn Kostin, her husband John and their children Kate, paula, David, Anna, and Lisa; sister-in-law Evelyn and her children Jim, Judy and Jeff; brother-in-law Marvin's children Lauree, Doug, Chris and Michelle; and brother-in-law Ray and his children Deb and Morgan.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Faith Lutheran Church in York.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, with his family greeting friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that same evening, all at Metz Mortuary in York.Funeral services will also be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte.&nbsp; Family will receive friends prior to the services from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte.Memorials may be directed to Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School or to the family for later designation.&nbsp; Condolences may be left at metzmortuary.com or www.adamsswanson.com.&nbsp; Metz Mortuary in York and Adams Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte are handling the arrangements.

David Carl Rasmussen  (1952-2024)

Harold Glen Holeman, son of Donnell and Gertrude (Hunt) Holeman, was born on October 16, 1937, in Arcadia, NE. He passed into glory on March 16, 2024, at the age of 86.

Harold attended Arcadia Country School and graduated from Arcadia High School. &nbsp;He married Lois (Sybrant) Holeman on December 27, 1956, in Arcadia, NE. He became father of Wade, Bradley, Russell and Harold Paul Holeman who survived him and Glen Ray and Douglas Duane Holeman who passed before him.

Harold was born and raised on the farm and became a farmer in his married life as well. In August of 1961, Harold stepped off his tractor and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, who wonderfully changed his life forever.

He sold off his farm and gave up his love of farming to serve the Lord. &nbsp;His heart became to know Jesus and to make Him known to others. Harold and Lois, with family in tow, had many adventures as they began their missionaries lives with New Tribes Mission, in 1963. Harold held positions as dorm parent in West Brazil at Puraquequara, maintenance in both Fredonia, WI and Waukesha, WI, Bible teacher and Dean of married students at New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, WI. He loved teaching and anyone who knew him, knew he loved to tell stories. Even after his retirement in 2013, he continued ministering at a local nursing home.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Donnell and Gertrude (Hunt) Holeman; Sons: Douglas Holeman and Glen Ray Holeman, Brother: Dick Holeman; Sister: Sharon Holeman, Sister-in-laws: June Holeman and Jean Hawley and Grandson: Nekoda Holeman

Survivors include his wife: Lois (Sybrant) Holeman of Broken Bow, NE; Sons: Wade (Jody) Holeman of Random Lake, WI; Bradley (Kerry) Holeman of Glendale, WI; Russell (Kelly) Holeman of Greenwood, SC and Harold Paul (Rachel) Holeman of Concord, WI; Grandchildren: The children of Wade: Chelsey (Kyle) Schmitz, Quinton and Erik Holeman; The children of Bradley: Sean and Willow Holeman; The children of Russell: Kaylee (Paul) Carress and Janaya Holeman; The children of Harold Paul: Michael, Seyter, Delaney, Jeremy and Suriah Holeman.

Great Grandchildren: The children of Chelsey Schmitz: Frederick and Phoebe; The children of Kaylee Carress: Evelina, Luna and Ophelia. Siblings: Eugene (Louise) Holeman of Westerville, NE, Reuben Holeman of Arcadia, NE, Donnell Holeman of Arcadia, NE, and sister-in-law Peggy Holeman of Arcadia, NE as well as other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at Govier Brothers Chapel 542 South 9th&nbsp;Ave, Broken Bow, NE 68822. The service will be streamed live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;and will be available for 90 days. The burial will then take place at Arcadia Cemetery with food and fellowship at Arcadia Community Center to follow. Memorials are suggested to Ethnos 360. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20th, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Online words of encouragement can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>

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 </figure>Harold Glen Holeman, son of Donnell and Gertrude (Hunt) Holeman, was born on October 16, 1937, in Arcadia, NE. He passed into glory on March 16, 2024, at the age of 86.Harold attended Arcadia Country School and graduated from Arcadia High School. &nbsp;He married Lois (Sybrant) Holeman on December 27, 1956, in Arcadia, NE. He became father of Wade, Bradley, Russell and Harold Paul Holeman who survived him and Glen Ray and Douglas Duane Holeman who passed before him.Harold was born and raised on the farm and became a farmer in his married life as well. In August of 1961, Harold stepped off his tractor and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, who wonderfully changed his life forever.He sold off his farm and gave up his love of farming to serve the Lord. &nbsp;His heart became to know Jesus and to make Him known to others. Harold and Lois, with family in tow, had many adventures as they began their missionaries lives with New Tribes Mission, in 1963. Harold held positions as dorm parent in West Brazil at Puraquequara, maintenance in both Fredonia, WI and Waukesha, WI, Bible teacher and Dean of married students at New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, WI. He loved teaching and anyone who knew him, knew he loved to tell stories. Even after his retirement in 2013, he continued ministering at a local nursing home.He was preceded in death by his parents: Donnell and Gertrude (Hunt) Holeman; Sons: Douglas Holeman and Glen Ray Holeman, Brother: Dick Holeman; Sister: Sharon Holeman, Sister-in-laws: June Holeman and Jean Hawley and Grandson: Nekoda HolemanSurvivors include his wife: Lois (Sybrant) Holeman of Broken Bow, NE; Sons: Wade (Jody) Holeman of Random Lake, WI; Bradley (Kerry) Holeman of Glendale, WI; Russell (Kelly) Holeman of Greenwood, SC and Harold Paul (Rachel) Holeman of Concord, WI; Grandchildren: The children of Wade: Chelsey (Kyle) Schmitz, Quinton and Erik Holeman; The children of Bradley: Sean and Willow Holeman; The children of Russell: Kaylee (Paul) Carress and Janaya Holeman; The children of Harold Paul: Michael, Seyter, Delaney, Jeremy and Suriah Holeman.Great Grandchildren: The children of Chelsey Schmitz: Frederick and Phoebe; The children of Kaylee Carress: Evelina, Luna and Ophelia. Siblings: Eugene (Louise) Holeman of Westerville, NE, Reuben Holeman of Arcadia, NE, Donnell Holeman of Arcadia, NE, and sister-in-law Peggy Holeman of Arcadia, NE as well as other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed.Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at Govier Brothers Chapel 542 South 9th&nbsp;Ave, Broken Bow, NE 68822. The service will be streamed live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;and will be available for 90 days. The burial will then take place at Arcadia Cemetery with food and fellowship at Arcadia Community Center to follow. Memorials are suggested to Ethnos 360. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20th, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Online words of encouragement can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>

Harold Glen Holeman (1937-2024)

Carson Joe Haynes peacefully passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Omaha, Nebraska. He is survived by his mother, Jasmine Hopkins and sister, Sophia Hopkins of Cozad; father, Draven Haynes of Cozad; grandparents, Luke and Tara Brown of Cozad, Matthew Hopkins of Lincoln, Jason and Jennifer Brandt of Cozad; and great grandparents, Bob and Karrie Mead of Cozad. Carson was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Joe Haynes. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel.

Carson Joe Haynes peacefully passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Omaha, Nebraska. He is survived by his mother, Jasmine Hopkins and sister, Sophia Hopkins of Cozad; father, Draven Haynes of Cozad; grandparents, Luke and Tara Brown of Cozad, Matthew Hopkins of Lincoln, Jason and Jennifer Brandt of Cozad; and great grandparents, Bob and Karrie Mead of Cozad. Carson was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Joe Haynes. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel.

Carson Joe Haynes (December 6, 2023 - March 7, 2024)

John White, 74, of Sidney passed away early Friday morning, March 15, 2024 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney with Reverend Tom Waddell officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Services will be streamed live and available to watch later on the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook Page&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals">https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals</a>

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the church in Sidney.

Memorials in John’s name can be to the church, Hospice of The Plains, or the Dorwart Cancer Center- Wheelchair Fund.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh and Chappell are serving the White family.

John William White was born in Sidney on December 24, 1949 to George C. and Alice E. &nbsp;(Roberts) White. &nbsp;He attended Sidney Public Schools and Kearney State College. &nbsp;He was a teacher and coach, worked at the Office of Human Development, drove the bookmobile and worked at Marathon Oil and Holechek Funeral Home before beginning a 30-year career as an insurance agent. &nbsp;He always enjoyed helping his customers.

John was united in marriage to Sandra Spearow on August 14, 1971, and they had one son, Christopher of Sperry, Oklahoma. &nbsp;

He is survived by his wife and son; two grandchildren, Jalon and Braylee Tiger of Oklahoma; and two sisters, Judy Storer and Mary Keelan of Texas.

John&nbsp;was preceded in death by his parents.

<figure>
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 </figure>John White, 74, of Sidney passed away early Friday morning, March 15, 2024 at his home.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney with Reverend Tom Waddell officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.Services will be streamed live and available to watch later on the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook Page&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals">https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals</a>Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the church in Sidney.Memorials in John’s name can be to the church, Hospice of The Plains, or the Dorwart Cancer Center- Wheelchair Fund.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh and Chappell are serving the White family.John William White was born in Sidney on December 24, 1949 to George C. and Alice E. &nbsp;(Roberts) White. &nbsp;He attended Sidney Public Schools and Kearney State College. &nbsp;He was a teacher and coach, worked at the Office of Human Development, drove the bookmobile and worked at Marathon Oil and Holechek Funeral Home before beginning a 30-year career as an insurance agent. &nbsp;He always enjoyed helping his customers.John was united in marriage to Sandra Spearow on August 14, 1971, and they had one son, Christopher of Sperry, Oklahoma. &nbsp;He is survived by his wife and son; two grandchildren, Jalon and Braylee Tiger of Oklahoma; and two sisters, Judy Storer and Mary Keelan of Texas.John&nbsp;was preceded in death by his parents.

John White (1949-2024)

Barry Alan Longsine, of Oxford, formerly of Sutherland, passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island on March 14, 2024, at the age of 62.&nbsp; One of two boys, he was born to Barbara Hoaglund on October 4, 1961, in North Platte. &nbsp;

Growing up, Barry attended school in Wood River, NE, graduating with the class of 1979 in a class of 79 students. &nbsp;Upon completing high school, Barry began a lifelong passion and profession of training horses, first at Fonner Park in Grand Island and then where he considered to be the most important, Jim Applegate in Sutherland. &nbsp;It was at the Plamoore Ballroom in Emerald, NE, that Barry met Laurie McLaughlin. &nbsp;The two were married in North Platte on July 21, 1997, and welcomed three daughters into the world: Trista, Kirstan, and Jessica. &nbsp;The couple would also become parents to a fourth daughter and an only son, Roianna and Brenson. &nbsp;The family moved throughout the Midwest, Barry always working as a ranch hand or a horse trainer. &nbsp;

Outside of training horses and watching horse races, Barry was heavily involved in the 4H community and especially loved watching his daughter, Kirstan, show dairy cows, and teaching his kids how to ride horses. &nbsp;He also enjoyed reading, going to hockey games, and cooking, while singing along to his favorite country songs in the kitchen. &nbsp;Barry was silly more often than not and found himself to be funny most of the time. &nbsp;He absolutely adored his grandkids and took the role of “Papa” very serious, especially when it came to the supply of apple juice in his house.

Family remaining to carry on Barry’s memory include his wife, Laurie Longsine of Oxford; children, Trista (Cody) Schoen of Oxford, Kirstan Longsine of Milford, Jessica (Derek) Schoen of Oxford, Roianna Seamann of Oxford, Brenson Longsine of Oxford; grandchildren, Brecken Fritz, Quinten, Sadieann, and Sawyer Schoen; mother, Barbara Longsine; father, Louis Longsine of Tulsa, OK; as well as other family.

Those preceding him in death include his brother, Tracy Longsine; maternal grandparents, Pete and Suzie Hoaglund.

Memorials are suggested to the 4H Organization and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10 AM at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend Jeremy Rinke officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 12 PM to 7 PM with family present from 5 PM to 7 PM at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home. &nbsp;The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend. &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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 <figcaption>Barry Longsine</figcaption>
 </figure>Barry Alan Longsine, of Oxford, formerly of Sutherland, passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island on March 14, 2024, at the age of 62.&nbsp; One of two boys, he was born to Barbara Hoaglund on October 4, 1961, in North Platte. &nbsp;Growing up, Barry attended school in Wood River, NE, graduating with the class of 1979 in a class of 79 students. &nbsp;Upon completing high school, Barry began a lifelong passion and profession of training horses, first at Fonner Park in Grand Island and then where he considered to be the most important, Jim Applegate in Sutherland. &nbsp;It was at the Plamoore Ballroom in Emerald, NE, that Barry met Laurie McLaughlin. &nbsp;The two were married in North Platte on July 21, 1997, and welcomed three daughters into the world: Trista, Kirstan, and Jessica. &nbsp;The couple would also become parents to a fourth daughter and an only son, Roianna and Brenson. &nbsp;The family moved throughout the Midwest, Barry always working as a ranch hand or a horse trainer. &nbsp;Outside of training horses and watching horse races, Barry was heavily involved in the 4H community and especially loved watching his daughter, Kirstan, show dairy cows, and teaching his kids how to ride horses. &nbsp;He also enjoyed reading, going to hockey games, and cooking, while singing along to his favorite country songs in the kitchen. &nbsp;Barry was silly more often than not and found himself to be funny most of the time. &nbsp;He absolutely adored his grandkids and took the role of “Papa” very serious, especially when it came to the supply of apple juice in his house.Family remaining to carry on Barry’s memory include his wife, Laurie Longsine of Oxford; children, Trista (Cody) Schoen of Oxford, Kirstan Longsine of Milford, Jessica (Derek) Schoen of Oxford, Roianna Seamann of Oxford, Brenson Longsine of Oxford; grandchildren, Brecken Fritz, Quinten, Sadieann, and Sawyer Schoen; mother, Barbara Longsine; father, Louis Longsine of Tulsa, OK; as well as other family.Those preceding him in death include his brother, Tracy Longsine; maternal grandparents, Pete and Suzie Hoaglund.Memorials are suggested to the 4H Organization and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Services will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10 AM at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend Jeremy Rinke officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 12 PM to 7 PM with family present from 5 PM to 7 PM at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home. &nbsp;The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend. &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Barry Alan Longsine (1961-2024)

Gary Glenn Jesse, 81, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Great Plains Health Hospital.

Gary was born on January 21, 1943 in Akron, Colorado, the son of Everett Orville Jesse and H. Ardis (Nichols) Jesse. &nbsp;When Gary was a small boy the family moved to Curtis, NE where he attended grade school and high school, graduating in 1961. &nbsp;Following high school he joined the U.S. Army. &nbsp;When Gary came home from the service he met his wife, Joyce Roethemeyer. &nbsp;They were married on June 4, 1965, in Wellfleet, NE and together they were blessed with four children: Michael, Matthew, Wayne and Shawna. &nbsp;Gary loved camping, fishing, and hunting in his younger years. &nbsp;As he got older, he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. &nbsp;Gary worked for the state department of roads for 2 years before working for K.N. Energy until his retirement. &nbsp;Gary will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was predeceased by infant sons, Wayne and Matthew; parents, Everett and Ardis; brother, E.O. “Shorty” Jesse; in-laws, Melvin and Elda Roethemeyer; and brother in laws, Denny Geiser, Jim Brown, Stanley and Randy Roethemeyer.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Joyce; son, Michael (Leann) Jesse of AZ; daughter, Shawna (Kirt) Matson of McCook; granddaughters, Brittany Bauer of Omaha, Katelyn and Haley Jesse of AZ; sister, Deanna (Mark) Foradori of Kearney; brother, Dwayne (Linda) Jesse of McCook; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Brenda Lee officiating. Burial will be private for the family. &nbsp;The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for future designation.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gary Glenn Jesse, 81, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Great Plains Health Hospital.Gary was born on January 21, 1943 in Akron, Colorado, the son of Everett Orville Jesse and H. Ardis (Nichols) Jesse. &nbsp;When Gary was a small boy the family moved to Curtis, NE where he attended grade school and high school, graduating in 1961. &nbsp;Following high school he joined the U.S. Army. &nbsp;When Gary came home from the service he met his wife, Joyce Roethemeyer. &nbsp;They were married on June 4, 1965, in Wellfleet, NE and together they were blessed with four children: Michael, Matthew, Wayne and Shawna. &nbsp;Gary loved camping, fishing, and hunting in his younger years. &nbsp;As he got older, he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. &nbsp;Gary worked for the state department of roads for 2 years before working for K.N. Energy until his retirement. &nbsp;Gary will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.He was predeceased by infant sons, Wayne and Matthew; parents, Everett and Ardis; brother, E.O. “Shorty” Jesse; in-laws, Melvin and Elda Roethemeyer; and brother in laws, Denny Geiser, Jim Brown, Stanley and Randy Roethemeyer.Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Joyce; son, Michael (Leann) Jesse of AZ; daughter, Shawna (Kirt) Matson of McCook; granddaughters, Brittany Bauer of Omaha, Katelyn and Haley Jesse of AZ; sister, Deanna (Mark) Foradori of Kearney; brother, Dwayne (Linda) Jesse of McCook; and many nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Brenda Lee officiating. Burial will be private for the family. &nbsp;The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for future designation.&nbsp;

Gary G. Jesse (1943-2024)

Zona D Collier age 98, formerly of Lake McConaughy passed away March 13, 2024, in Broken Bow, NE.

Memorial Services will be Friday, March 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Reception following at the Country Club in Broken Bow. Memorials are suggested to The Village of Dunning. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>

Zona was born July 23, 1925, in Verdigre, NE to Ralph and Alta (Dunbar) Moyer. Zona grew up in the Ainsworth and Dunning area, graduating from Dunning High School with the class of 1943.

Zona was united in marriage April 19, 1944, to Wayne Collier, and moved to the ranch south of Dunning where Steve, Wally, and Ginger were born.

In 1985, Wayne and Zona retired and moved to Lake McConaughy. Wayne passed away in March of 1989, and Zona continued to live at the Lake until October 2023, when she moved to Off Broadway in Broken Bow.

Zona loved hearing about the grandkids’ activities and what they were doing. Zona enjoyed life with all her Lake Friends. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting, embroidery, and working in her yard.

Zona &nbsp;is survived by son Wally (Becky) Collier of Dunning, daughter Ginger Christiansen of Denver, CO, grandson Travis (Ann) Collier of Dunning, granddaughters Michelle (Paul) Sterkel of Rapid City, SD, Kelly Christiansen of Denver, CO, Tammy (Dave) Lawrence of Denver, CO, and Tonia Christiansen of Arizona, twelve great-grandchildren Colby, Carlie, Marcelo, Alaina, Elijah, Narayan, LaNeceys, Amari, Jack, Molly, Annie, and Alex, on great great-grandchild Ali, sister Lucy Smith of VA, and many other nieces and nephews.

Zona was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wayne, son Steven, sister Lonnie, brother Charles (Mary Lou) Moyer, brothers-in-law Sylvan (Javene) Collier, Kerm (Mamie) Collier, and Lawrence (Irene) Collier.

<figure>
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 </figure>Zona D Collier age 98, formerly of Lake McConaughy passed away March 13, 2024, in Broken Bow, NE.Memorial Services will be Friday, March 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Reception following at the Country Club in Broken Bow. Memorials are suggested to The Village of Dunning. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>Zona was born July 23, 1925, in Verdigre, NE to Ralph and Alta (Dunbar) Moyer. Zona grew up in the Ainsworth and Dunning area, graduating from Dunning High School with the class of 1943.Zona was united in marriage April 19, 1944, to Wayne Collier, and moved to the ranch south of Dunning where Steve, Wally, and Ginger were born.In 1985, Wayne and Zona retired and moved to Lake McConaughy. Wayne passed away in March of 1989, and Zona continued to live at the Lake until October 2023, when she moved to Off Broadway in Broken Bow.Zona loved hearing about the grandkids’ activities and what they were doing. Zona enjoyed life with all her Lake Friends. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting, embroidery, and working in her yard.Zona &nbsp;is survived by son Wally (Becky) Collier of Dunning, daughter Ginger Christiansen of Denver, CO, grandson Travis (Ann) Collier of Dunning, granddaughters Michelle (Paul) Sterkel of Rapid City, SD, Kelly Christiansen of Denver, CO, Tammy (Dave) Lawrence of Denver, CO, and Tonia Christiansen of Arizona, twelve great-grandchildren Colby, Carlie, Marcelo, Alaina, Elijah, Narayan, LaNeceys, Amari, Jack, Molly, Annie, and Alex, on great great-grandchild Ali, sister Lucy Smith of VA, and many other nieces and nephews.Zona was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wayne, son Steven, sister Lonnie, brother Charles (Mary Lou) Moyer, brothers-in-law Sylvan (Javene) Collier, Kerm (Mamie) Collier, and Lawrence (Irene) Collier.

Zona Collier (1925-2024)

Gary Scot Wolfe, 72, of Bertrand, Nebraska passed away on March 13, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas where he was loved and cared for by the staff of Garden Terrace.&nbsp;

He was born on November 10, 1951, in Lexington, Nebraska to Donald Francis Wolfe and Patricia (Stanford) O’Dell.

Gary graduated from Bear Creek High School in 1970 and entered the United States Navy in 1971. He was a machinist and attended Nuclear Engineering school while in the Navy and served on a submarine during the Vietnam War that traversed the world, taking him to places like Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in 1975.

On May 19, 1979, he was united in marriage to Kim (Fox) Anderson and to this union his daughters, Kiley and Erin were born. Gary and Kim later divorced. Gary was a devoted father to his girls, teaching them the value of hard work and shared with them his sense of humor and ability to tell stories. He was dedicated to supporting Kiley and Erin in all their endeavors throughout his entire life.

When Gary wasn’t traveling out to Wyoming with his dogs Spike and Sandy, you would find him attending Big Car Racing Events. He had a deep commitment and love of racing and played a key part in establishing the BCRA Hall of Fame in Nebraska. He would later write a book on the BCRA and be an integral part of bringing the history of the sport to life in Nebraska.

Gary loved to learn new things and was artistically talented. This led him to learn how to make Damascus knives, woodcarvings and complete beautiful scrimshaw pieces. Gary also loved the outdoors and spent a lot of his time hunting, fishing and camping.

Family was most important to Gary, and he had a very special place in his heart for his three grandsons. He ensured he never missed a chance to cheer them on at one of their events.

Left to mourn his passing are his two daughters, Kiley (Carmen) Sidman and Erin Gehrig; grandsons, Mitchell (Tyler) Gehrig, Spencer Gehrig and Jaxson Gehrig; brother, Brad Wolfe; sisters, Marcy (Craig) Stevens, Adeana (Tom) Rubenthaler, Melissa Wolfe and Dawn Warden; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and one sister.

Memorial Services will be held in June and burial with Military Honors will take place in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

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

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 </figure>Gary Scot Wolfe, 72, of Bertrand, Nebraska passed away on March 13, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas where he was loved and cared for by the staff of Garden Terrace.&nbsp;He was born on November 10, 1951, in Lexington, Nebraska to Donald Francis Wolfe and Patricia (Stanford) O’Dell.Gary graduated from Bear Creek High School in 1970 and entered the United States Navy in 1971. He was a machinist and attended Nuclear Engineering school while in the Navy and served on a submarine during the Vietnam War that traversed the world, taking him to places like Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in 1975.On May 19, 1979, he was united in marriage to Kim (Fox) Anderson and to this union his daughters, Kiley and Erin were born. Gary and Kim later divorced. Gary was a devoted father to his girls, teaching them the value of hard work and shared with them his sense of humor and ability to tell stories. He was dedicated to supporting Kiley and Erin in all their endeavors throughout his entire life.When Gary wasn’t traveling out to Wyoming with his dogs Spike and Sandy, you would find him attending Big Car Racing Events. He had a deep commitment and love of racing and played a key part in establishing the BCRA Hall of Fame in Nebraska. He would later write a book on the BCRA and be an integral part of bringing the history of the sport to life in Nebraska.Gary loved to learn new things and was artistically talented. This led him to learn how to make Damascus knives, woodcarvings and complete beautiful scrimshaw pieces. Gary also loved the outdoors and spent a lot of his time hunting, fishing and camping.Family was most important to Gary, and he had a very special place in his heart for his three grandsons. He ensured he never missed a chance to cheer them on at one of their events.Left to mourn his passing are his two daughters, Kiley (Carmen) Sidman and Erin Gehrig; grandsons, Mitchell (Tyler) Gehrig, Spencer Gehrig and Jaxson Gehrig; brother, Brad Wolfe; sisters, Marcy (Craig) Stevens, Adeana (Tom) Rubenthaler, Melissa Wolfe and Dawn Warden; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and one sister.Memorial Services will be held in June and burial with Military Honors will take place in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Gary Scot Wolfe (1951-2024)

Jean Ann Parry, age 80, of McCook, NE passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge, NE.

Jean was born September 27, 1943 in McCook to parents James Edward and Elizabeth (Swanson) Reynolds. She attended school in McCook, graduating from high school with the Class of 1961. Jean then attended McCook Junior College, graduating in 1964. In 1972, Jean graduated from Arizona State College and later earned a master’s degree in education from Kearney State College.

Jean married Thomas Parry on February 6, 1965.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with three children.

Over the years, Jean taught at several area schools, spending many years at St. Patrick’s Catholic School. Outside of teaching, Jean loved her time at the family cabin and fishing, playing card games, reading, doing puzzles and macramé. She volunteered at the McCook Senior Center, the Bargain Bazaar Thrift Store and was very involved with the McCook recycling effort years ago.&nbsp; Jean was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to celebrate her life include her children, James (Brenda) Parry of Lincoln, NE, Kelly (Sean) Lacey of Culbertson, NE, and Share Parry (Amy Grant) of Omaha, NE;&nbsp; grandchildren, Bailey (Tony) Filips of Hershey, NE, Dexter (Dove) Lacey of Culbertson, NE, and Davis (Savannah) Parry and Preston Parry, all of Lincoln, NE; six great grandchildren, Jaxon Filips, Jordyn Lacey, Addison Filips, Tatum Lacey, Merritt Lacey, Hayden Filips and great grandchild number seven on the way.

Memorials can be given to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 409 East F Street. McCook, NE 69001.

Visitation with family present to greet friends will be held from 4 to 6 pm on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook.

Recitation of the Rosary will follow visitation, beginning at 6 pm on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, with Father Bernard Kimminau as Celebrant.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, McCook, with Father Bernard Kimminau officiating.

Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, McCook.

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 </figure>Jean Ann Parry, age 80, of McCook, NE passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge, NE.Jean was born September 27, 1943 in McCook to parents James Edward and Elizabeth (Swanson) Reynolds. She attended school in McCook, graduating from high school with the Class of 1961. Jean then attended McCook Junior College, graduating in 1964. In 1972, Jean graduated from Arizona State College and later earned a master’s degree in education from Kearney State College.Jean married Thomas Parry on February 6, 1965.&nbsp; The couple was blessed with three children.Over the years, Jean taught at several area schools, spending many years at St. Patrick’s Catholic School. Outside of teaching, Jean loved her time at the family cabin and fishing, playing card games, reading, doing puzzles and macramé. She volunteered at the McCook Senior Center, the Bargain Bazaar Thrift Store and was very involved with the McCook recycling effort years ago.&nbsp; Jean was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society.Jean was preceded in death by her parents.Those left to celebrate her life include her children, James (Brenda) Parry of Lincoln, NE, Kelly (Sean) Lacey of Culbertson, NE, and Share Parry (Amy Grant) of Omaha, NE;&nbsp; grandchildren, Bailey (Tony) Filips of Hershey, NE, Dexter (Dove) Lacey of Culbertson, NE, and Davis (Savannah) Parry and Preston Parry, all of Lincoln, NE; six great grandchildren, Jaxon Filips, Jordyn Lacey, Addison Filips, Tatum Lacey, Merritt Lacey, Hayden Filips and great grandchild number seven on the way.Memorials can be given to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 409 East F Street. McCook, NE 69001.Visitation with family present to greet friends will be held from 4 to 6 pm on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook.Recitation of the Rosary will follow visitation, beginning at 6 pm on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, with Father Bernard Kimminau as Celebrant.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, McCook, with Father Bernard Kimminau officiating.Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, McCook.

Jean Parry (1943-2024)

James Kellis Legg Jr., of Grant, passed away on March 13, 2024, at his home.

James (JK) was born August 11, 1949, in Charleston, West Virginia, to James W. and Charlotte W. (Valentine) Legg Sr. After high school, he entered the US Marines in 1969.

Following his discharge in 1972, James spent time in Ohio, where he worked in a cardboard plant for nearly twenty years. He eventually met the love of his life, Robyn Denney, one Labor Day in Tampa, FL and the rest was history. The couple formed a family and made a life together. They moved to Grant in the late '90s, where they made many wonderful friends.

James loved to fish and enjoyed sharing the pastime with his kids. He was a NASCAR fan, a jokester, a baseball fan, and a hard worker. James had a way of brightening people's days, and laughter seemed to come along wherever he went.

James was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Bobby Russell.

Survivors include his companion, Robyn of Grant; children, Michael (Chasity) Riggs of Portsmouth, VA, Michelle Riggs of Grant, and Marc Denney of Denver, CO; eight grandchildren; a brother, Roger (Susan) Legg of South Bloomfield, Ohio; sister Carol Russell of Ripley, West Virginia, Cobina (George) Fletcher of Amanda, Ohio, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the VA, American Cancer Society, or the donor's choice are suggested in memory of James. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services will be held at the Hitler-Ludwig Cemetery in Ohio at a date and time to be announced.

Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is assisting the family.

<figure>
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 </figure>James Kellis Legg Jr., of Grant, passed away on March 13, 2024, at his home.James (JK) was born August 11, 1949, in Charleston, West Virginia, to James W. and Charlotte W. (Valentine) Legg Sr. After high school, he entered the US Marines in 1969.Following his discharge in 1972, James spent time in Ohio, where he worked in a cardboard plant for nearly twenty years. He eventually met the love of his life, Robyn Denney, one Labor Day in Tampa, FL and the rest was history. The couple formed a family and made a life together. They moved to Grant in the late '90s, where they made many wonderful friends.James loved to fish and enjoyed sharing the pastime with his kids. He was a NASCAR fan, a jokester, a baseball fan, and a hard worker. James had a way of brightening people's days, and laughter seemed to come along wherever he went.James was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Bobby Russell.Survivors include his companion, Robyn of Grant; children, Michael (Chasity) Riggs of Portsmouth, VA, Michelle Riggs of Grant, and Marc Denney of Denver, CO; eight grandchildren; a brother, Roger (Susan) Legg of South Bloomfield, Ohio; sister Carol Russell of Ripley, West Virginia, Cobina (George) Fletcher of Amanda, Ohio, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.In lieu of flowers, memorials to the VA, American Cancer Society, or the donor's choice are suggested in memory of James. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com.Graveside services will be held at the Hitler-Ludwig Cemetery in Ohio at a date and time to be announced.Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is assisting the family.

James K. Legg Jr. (1949-2024)

Ira Hugh Mills Jr., 70, of North Platte, passed away March 13, 2024 at home. &nbsp;He was born January 6, 1954 to Ira Sr. and Jean (Martin) Mills in Kansas City, MO. &nbsp;

Ira moved to California as a child and graduated from high school. &nbsp;He enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 and served as a diesel mechanic instructor. &nbsp;He retired after serving 30 years. &nbsp;In 1980, Ira met Yvette Brady in the Army, they married in 1994. &nbsp;The couple lived and served in California and his last duty station was in North Platte where the family ended up staying. &nbsp;

Ira loved his career and traveled the world with the military. &nbsp;He will be remembered as a good husband and father.

Survivors include wife, Yvette of North Platte; children, Monique Mills of California, Ginger Mills of New York, Ira Mills III of Wichita, KS, Kevin Mills of Lincoln; grandchildren, Cordy Mills, Nakia Armstrong, Jamie Armstrong, ZenZen Mills; great grandchildren, Autumn Armstrong, Marcelles Mills, Jasmine Mills; sister, Rhonda Mills of California.

Ira was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Sr. and Jean; sister, Vicki Mills.

Memorials are suggested in Ira’s name. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be held 9:30 A.M., Monday, March 18, 2024 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Deacon Mark Lister officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. &nbsp;Visitation will take place before the service. &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Ira Hugh Mills Jr., 70, of North Platte, passed away March 13, 2024 at home. &nbsp;He was born January 6, 1954 to Ira Sr. and Jean (Martin) Mills in Kansas City, MO. &nbsp;Ira moved to California as a child and graduated from high school. &nbsp;He enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 and served as a diesel mechanic instructor. &nbsp;He retired after serving 30 years. &nbsp;In 1980, Ira met Yvette Brady in the Army, they married in 1994. &nbsp;The couple lived and served in California and his last duty station was in North Platte where the family ended up staying. &nbsp;Ira loved his career and traveled the world with the military. &nbsp;He will be remembered as a good husband and father.Survivors include wife, Yvette of North Platte; children, Monique Mills of California, Ginger Mills of New York, Ira Mills III of Wichita, KS, Kevin Mills of Lincoln; grandchildren, Cordy Mills, Nakia Armstrong, Jamie Armstrong, ZenZen Mills; great grandchildren, Autumn Armstrong, Marcelles Mills, Jasmine Mills; sister, Rhonda Mills of California.Ira was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Sr. and Jean; sister, Vicki Mills.Memorials are suggested in Ira’s name. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Services will be held 9:30 A.M., Monday, March 18, 2024 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Deacon Mark Lister officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. &nbsp;Visitation will take place before the service. &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ira Hugh Mills Jr. (1954-2024)

&nbsp; Marjorie Ann Caudillo of North Platte, peacefully passed away March 11, 2024, at her daughter's home in Colorado with family at her side.&nbsp; She was 81 years old.

Marjorie was born February 22, 1943, to Amon and Fern Krieger at Hastings. She married Don McNeil and they had a son, Jay.&nbsp; She married Raymond Fuentes and to this union Juan, Dolores and Hope were born.

Marjorie later married Don "Dink" Karsting and they moved to North Platte in 1976.&nbsp; After Dink passed away in 1982 Marjorie married Frank "Poncho" Caudillo on September 30,1983.&nbsp; They adopted Jon "Jay" and were together for over 20 years when Poncho passed away in 2004.&nbsp; In 2022 Marjorie moved to Colorado to live with Hope and Hugh.

Marjorie was a strong, faithful woman who was a 3x cancer survivor.&nbsp; She loved her family and loved spending time with her grandkids and her extended Caudillo family.&nbsp; While in Colorado, she enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren, Valentino, Mila and Royce.

Marjorie enjoyed doing puzzles, watching game shows, coloring on her i-Pad and she liked her wind chimes.&nbsp; She also had a love for gardening and flowers, and she enjoyed canning her tomatoes and making green chili.&nbsp; She is loved and will be greatly missed.

Along with her husbands, Marjorie was preceded in death by her sons, Jay McNeil and Juan Fuentes; her parents; brothers, James and John Krieger; sisters, Sharon Morganflash and Marilyn Andruss; and brothers-in-law, Richard Morganflash and David Wengler. Survivors include her children, Dolores Fuentes of Thornton, CO, Hope Nesslein (Hugh) of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Jon Jay "Dink" Caudillo of North Platte; her grandkids, Anthony Fuentes, Richie, Sarah, Christopher, Juan Fuentes, Jr., Leona Armenta, Kevin Armenta, Marcelina Fuentes, Sylvie-Rose Fuentes, Shellyna, Linda, Jaycek, Aaliyah, Selena, Ashanti and Cisco; great-grandkids, Frances, Angelica, Josie, Tatiana, Julius, Jordan, Joseph, Amirah, Aleah, Eathan, Ezabella, Khloe, Valentino, Mila and Royce; great great-grandkids, Sebastia and Nevaeh; her godchild, Jamie Day; sister, Carolyn Wengler of North Platte; brother, Leslie Krieger, and sister-in-law, Cookie Krieger of Hastings; and many other extended family members.

Services will be 11 a.m. on Monday, March 18, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Patrick Sipes officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery where Marjorie will be buried with her son, Jay. Visitation is prior to services at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Marjorie Ann Caudillo of North Platte, peacefully passed away March 11, 2024, at her daughter's home in Colorado with family at her side.&nbsp; She was 81 years old.Marjorie was born February 22, 1943, to Amon and Fern Krieger at Hastings. She married Don McNeil and they had a son, Jay.&nbsp; She married Raymond Fuentes and to this union Juan, Dolores and Hope were born.Marjorie later married Don "Dink" Karsting and they moved to North Platte in 1976.&nbsp; After Dink passed away in 1982 Marjorie married Frank "Poncho" Caudillo on September 30,1983.&nbsp; They adopted Jon "Jay" and were together for over 20 years when Poncho passed away in 2004.&nbsp; In 2022 Marjorie moved to Colorado to live with Hope and Hugh.Marjorie was a strong, faithful woman who was a 3x cancer survivor.&nbsp; She loved her family and loved spending time with her grandkids and her extended Caudillo family.&nbsp; While in Colorado, she enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren, Valentino, Mila and Royce.Marjorie enjoyed doing puzzles, watching game shows, coloring on her i-Pad and she liked her wind chimes.&nbsp; She also had a love for gardening and flowers, and she enjoyed canning her tomatoes and making green chili.&nbsp; She is loved and will be greatly missed.Along with her husbands, Marjorie was preceded in death by her sons, Jay McNeil and Juan Fuentes; her parents; brothers, James and John Krieger; sisters, Sharon Morganflash and Marilyn Andruss; and brothers-in-law, Richard Morganflash and David Wengler. Survivors include her children, Dolores Fuentes of Thornton, CO, Hope Nesslein (Hugh) of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Jon Jay "Dink" Caudillo of North Platte; her grandkids, Anthony Fuentes, Richie, Sarah, Christopher, Juan Fuentes, Jr., Leona Armenta, Kevin Armenta, Marcelina Fuentes, Sylvie-Rose Fuentes, Shellyna, Linda, Jaycek, Aaliyah, Selena, Ashanti and Cisco; great-grandkids, Frances, Angelica, Josie, Tatiana, Julius, Jordan, Joseph, Amirah, Aleah, Eathan, Ezabella, Khloe, Valentino, Mila and Royce; great great-grandkids, Sebastia and Nevaeh; her godchild, Jamie Day; sister, Carolyn Wengler of North Platte; brother, Leslie Krieger, and sister-in-law, Cookie Krieger of Hastings; and many other extended family members.Services will be 11 a.m. on Monday, March 18, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Patrick Sipes officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery where Marjorie will be buried with her son, Jay. Visitation is prior to services at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marjorie Ann Caudillo (1943-2024)

&nbsp; Marjorie Ann Perlinger, 88, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, a lifetime resident of Paxton, Nebraska, entered her eternal rest on March 12, 2024, surrounded by her family.&nbsp;

Marge, as she was known to her friends, was born July 19, 1935, and was the sixth child of the union between John and Minnie Holmstedt. She was the favored youngest child of her sibling group and grew up in Paxton, where she lived her entire life.&nbsp;

Marge was baptized Lutheran and converted to Catholicism in 1955. Marge married her high school sweetheart, Alfred Perlinger, on August 6, 1955.&nbsp; In the duration of their marriage, Marge and Alfred were blessed with four children: Christy, Joni (Pelster), Alan, and Tamara (Williams). Marge was a homemaker in the early years raising her four children and attending their activities.

Marge's sense of style and outgoing personality gave her several opportunities to showcase her skill sets in the world of retail. She opened her own clothing store, Marge's Bearable Clothes, which she started in her home, did pop-up sales, and eventually opened a storefront in Paxton and later in Ogallala, Nebraska. Marge later worked at Party Bay Originals, The Fashion Bug, Maxques/Clothesline, Lori Jayne's, and The Clothing Closet until her retirement in October 2013.

Marge's greatest pride was her ten grandchildren: Angela Pelster (Rutherford), Jennifer Pelster (Janssen), Michael Lynn Pelster, Ashley Pelster (Sexson), Joel Pelster, Jenna Perlinger (Schluntz), Quinnton Williams, Colin Williams, Evan Perlinger, and Kristian Williams.&nbsp;

Marge was an avid fan of the Paxton Tigers but would also travel to watch her grandchildren at various activities in Ogallala, North Platte, and Grand Island, never missing an opportunity to cheer loudly from the stands. Marge also has 18 great-grandchildren. All of her grandchildren will affectionately remember Marge for her singing rendition of "You Are My Sunshine."&nbsp;

Marge enjoyed golfing, bowling, Keno, gambling, playing Bridge with her friends, and coffee at the Windy Gap. She also enjoyed attending movies with her "show girls." Marge was a breast cancer survivor and a member of St. Patrick's Altar Society, as well as a member of the Lions Club in Paxton, Nebraska. Marge and her husband Alfred enjoyed singing and attending church together as well as spending time with their children, and grandchildren and having social outings with their friends.

Marge's surviving loved ones include her husband of 68 years, Alfred Perlinger of Paxton; her daughter, Joni (Michael) Pelster of Ogallala, Alan (Maureen) Perlinger of North Platte, and Tamara (Steve) Williams of Grand Island; ten grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren, along with one brother.&nbsp; Marge was preceded in death by her daughter, Christy Perlinger, her parents, one brother, three sisters, and their spouses, with whom she will lovingly be reunited.

In lieu of flowers, the family humbly requests donations be directed toward the Paxton Lions Club and St. Patrick Catholic Church of Paxton in her memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the Mass will be streamed live.

Funeral Mass will be on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Paxton with Fr Bryan Ernest as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Paxton Cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2 PM until 4 PM, at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala. Rosary and Wake Service will be at 7 PM on Sunday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp;

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710423677848.jpeg" alt="Marjorie Perlinger" />
 <figcaption>Marjorie Perlinger</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp; Marjorie Ann Perlinger, 88, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, a lifetime resident of Paxton, Nebraska, entered her eternal rest on March 12, 2024, surrounded by her family.&nbsp;Marge, as she was known to her friends, was born July 19, 1935, and was the sixth child of the union between John and Minnie Holmstedt. She was the favored youngest child of her sibling group and grew up in Paxton, where she lived her entire life.&nbsp;Marge was baptized Lutheran and converted to Catholicism in 1955. Marge married her high school sweetheart, Alfred Perlinger, on August 6, 1955.&nbsp; In the duration of their marriage, Marge and Alfred were blessed with four children: Christy, Joni (Pelster), Alan, and Tamara (Williams). Marge was a homemaker in the early years raising her four children and attending their activities.Marge's sense of style and outgoing personality gave her several opportunities to showcase her skill sets in the world of retail. She opened her own clothing store, Marge's Bearable Clothes, which she started in her home, did pop-up sales, and eventually opened a storefront in Paxton and later in Ogallala, Nebraska. Marge later worked at Party Bay Originals, The Fashion Bug, Maxques/Clothesline, Lori Jayne's, and The Clothing Closet until her retirement in October 2013.Marge's greatest pride was her ten grandchildren: Angela Pelster (Rutherford), Jennifer Pelster (Janssen), Michael Lynn Pelster, Ashley Pelster (Sexson), Joel Pelster, Jenna Perlinger (Schluntz), Quinnton Williams, Colin Williams, Evan Perlinger, and Kristian Williams.&nbsp;Marge was an avid fan of the Paxton Tigers but would also travel to watch her grandchildren at various activities in Ogallala, North Platte, and Grand Island, never missing an opportunity to cheer loudly from the stands. Marge also has 18 great-grandchildren. All of her grandchildren will affectionately remember Marge for her singing rendition of "You Are My Sunshine."&nbsp;Marge enjoyed golfing, bowling, Keno, gambling, playing Bridge with her friends, and coffee at the Windy Gap. She also enjoyed attending movies with her "show girls." Marge was a breast cancer survivor and a member of St. Patrick's Altar Society, as well as a member of the Lions Club in Paxton, Nebraska. Marge and her husband Alfred enjoyed singing and attending church together as well as spending time with their children, and grandchildren and having social outings with their friends.Marge's surviving loved ones include her husband of 68 years, Alfred Perlinger of Paxton; her daughter, Joni (Michael) Pelster of Ogallala, Alan (Maureen) Perlinger of North Platte, and Tamara (Steve) Williams of Grand Island; ten grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren, along with one brother.&nbsp; Marge was preceded in death by her daughter, Christy Perlinger, her parents, one brother, three sisters, and their spouses, with whom she will lovingly be reunited.In lieu of flowers, the family humbly requests donations be directed toward the Paxton Lions Club and St. Patrick Catholic Church of Paxton in her memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the Mass will be streamed live.Funeral Mass will be on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Paxton with Fr Bryan Ernest as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Paxton Cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2 PM until 4 PM, at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala. Rosary and Wake Service will be at 7 PM on Sunday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp;Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marjorie Perlinger (1935-2024)

LaRue E. Jackson, 68, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 3, 2024 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born on February 27, 1956 to Earl W. and Lucy (Teague) Jackson in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710423567774.jpeg" alt="LaRue Jackson" />
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 </figure>LaRue E. Jackson, 68, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 3, 2024 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born on February 27, 1956 to Earl W. and Lucy (Teague) Jackson in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

LaRue Earl Jackson (1956-2024)

Betty Ann Collicott of Cozad passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Lexington Regional Hospital at the age of 90. &nbsp; Betty was born December 21, 1933 near Shickley, NE to Alfred and Verdie (Dyer) Loshonkohl. &nbsp;Her father was a hired farmer in the area for a few years before moving into Lincoln and the surrounding area for hourly work, moving whenever the job changed. Here the family contracted scarlet fever while living in some lower income neighborhoods during the war. &nbsp;In February of 1945 the family moved south of Cozad onto the Ed Fasse farm east of Welch Hill, following extended family who had previously moved into the area. &nbsp;The house had no electricity or running water, and was a challenge for the entire family after living in a more modern Lincoln area. Later they moved to a more modern home also belonging to the Fasse family.

Betty attended the rural District 66 School until she began attending high school in Cozad in 1949. &nbsp;Betty and her older sister Helen lived in town during the week while attending school, and at the farm on the weekends. &nbsp;During the summer of 1950 Betty lived with a family near Eustis, earning $15 per week for school clothes by taking care of the family’s younger children and doing housework. She rose at 4 am and went to bed at 10 pm with 1 hour a day allowed for her to practice on her baritone saxophone. &nbsp;Her mother picked her up Saturday evenings and took her back on Monday morning.

Having begun to date Dee Collicott in March of that year, many of her Sundays were spent with him. &nbsp;They mostly drove around the surrounding communities visiting Dee’s siblings, and hung out at Ollie’s café in Cozad. &nbsp;When school started again in the fall, Betty and Helen lived with another family in Cozad, taking care of their children. &nbsp;When on day shift, Dee would pick her up from school as lunch began and drop her off at the last minute leaving Betty to rush up to second floor to get her books and zip down to the basement, through the tunnel connecting the two buildings and slide through the class door as the bell rang.

On Friday the 6th of October he picked her up at noon as usual, and as they drove away he told her to look in the glove box where she discovered a ring box with a diamond. &nbsp;On October 9th, both mothers traveled to Lexington with them as witnesses where they were married. &nbsp;Verdie had to sign a permission form as Betty was still 16 and Dee was 22. &nbsp; Nine months and a week later, John, the first of three children was born. &nbsp;Bob arrived 26 months later and Bonnie followed another 25 months later.

When John was 5, Dee and Betty bought a two room house across the street from Dee’s mother, and at the spot now occupied by the entrance to the new west addition of the high school. &nbsp;It was a tight fit as all 5 of them slept in the same room for the next 4 years. The house lacked running water during those years. &nbsp;As money and time allowed, Dee and Betty worked to add two more bedrooms, a kitchen and a fully functional indoor bathroom over the next 7 years. &nbsp; They lived in that house until about 1974 when they sold the house to the city for a future extension to the high school. &nbsp;They considered leaving town for a start elsewhere, but came back after a long summer away, and remained residents of Cozad.

Betty completed her GED and received her high school diploma through independent study. &nbsp;Betty’s first job after marriage was in 1968 at the Midget Market where she worked part time at the register. &nbsp; &nbsp;Later Betty cleaned a number of houses around town for many years including for Marge Wilson, and worked some at the Cozad Library before the Wilson addition. &nbsp; She joined Foodtown in 1976 as a cashier, and became head cashier and then bookkeeper until she retired in 1996. &nbsp; She also kept the books for Dee’s electrician business.

In 1984 Betty and Dee welcomed grandson Brian into their home and became his legal guardians. &nbsp;He lived with them until after his high school graduation, where he enjoyed all of the same love and care as Betty’s own children.

After her husband Dee passed away in 2000, just a month short of 50 years together, Betty returned to work at the new Wilson Public Library. &nbsp;She worked there until she retired a second time at age 82. &nbsp;The library was a perfect fit for Betty who was a voracious reader. &nbsp;She could consume nearly a book a day and loved Nebraska history. &nbsp;

Many people knew Betty as a walking encyclopedia of local information and she volunteered time at the 100th&nbsp;Meridian Museum. &nbsp; Her former employer at Foodtown often found out not only a person’s name when he asked Betty who that person was, but where they lived, who all the extended and immediate family members were and sometimes where they had lived the last several moves. This ability to map the area and the families no doubt corresponded to her passion for genealogy.

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 <figcaption>Betty Collicott</figcaption>
 </figure>Betty Ann Collicott of Cozad passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Lexington Regional Hospital at the age of 90. &nbsp; Betty was born December 21, 1933 near Shickley, NE to Alfred and Verdie (Dyer) Loshonkohl. &nbsp;Her father was a hired farmer in the area for a few years before moving into Lincoln and the surrounding area for hourly work, moving whenever the job changed. Here the family contracted scarlet fever while living in some lower income neighborhoods during the war. &nbsp;In February of 1945 the family moved south of Cozad onto the Ed Fasse farm east of Welch Hill, following extended family who had previously moved into the area. &nbsp;The house had no electricity or running water, and was a challenge for the entire family after living in a more modern Lincoln area. Later they moved to a more modern home also belonging to the Fasse family.Betty attended the rural District 66 School until she began attending high school in Cozad in 1949. &nbsp;Betty and her older sister Helen lived in town during the week while attending school, and at the farm on the weekends. &nbsp;During the summer of 1950 Betty lived with a family near Eustis, earning $15 per week for school clothes by taking care of the family’s younger children and doing housework. She rose at 4 am and went to bed at 10 pm with 1 hour a day allowed for her to practice on her baritone saxophone. &nbsp;Her mother picked her up Saturday evenings and took her back on Monday morning.Having begun to date Dee Collicott in March of that year, many of her Sundays were spent with him. &nbsp;They mostly drove around the surrounding communities visiting Dee’s siblings, and hung out at Ollie’s café in Cozad. &nbsp;When school started again in the fall, Betty and Helen lived with another family in Cozad, taking care of their children. &nbsp;When on day shift, Dee would pick her up from school as lunch began and drop her off at the last minute leaving Betty to rush up to second floor to get her books and zip down to the basement, through the tunnel connecting the two buildings and slide through the class door as the bell rang.On Friday the 6th of October he picked her up at noon as usual, and as they drove away he told her to look in the glove box where she discovered a ring box with a diamond. &nbsp;On October 9th, both mothers traveled to Lexington with them as witnesses where they were married. &nbsp;Verdie had to sign a permission form as Betty was still 16 and Dee was 22. &nbsp; Nine months and a week later, John, the first of three children was born. &nbsp;Bob arrived 26 months later and Bonnie followed another 25 months later.When John was 5, Dee and Betty bought a two room house across the street from Dee’s mother, and at the spot now occupied by the entrance to the new west addition of the high school. &nbsp;It was a tight fit as all 5 of them slept in the same room for the next 4 years. The house lacked running water during those years. &nbsp;As money and time allowed, Dee and Betty worked to add two more bedrooms, a kitchen and a fully functional indoor bathroom over the next 7 years. &nbsp; They lived in that house until about 1974 when they sold the house to the city for a future extension to the high school. &nbsp;They considered leaving town for a start elsewhere, but came back after a long summer away, and remained residents of Cozad.Betty completed her GED and received her high school diploma through independent study. &nbsp;Betty’s first job after marriage was in 1968 at the Midget Market where she worked part time at the register. &nbsp; &nbsp;Later Betty cleaned a number of houses around town for many years including for Marge Wilson, and worked some at the Cozad Library before the Wilson addition. &nbsp; She joined Foodtown in 1976 as a cashier, and became head cashier and then bookkeeper until she retired in 1996. &nbsp; She also kept the books for Dee’s electrician business.In 1984 Betty and Dee welcomed grandson Brian into their home and became his legal guardians. &nbsp;He lived with them until after his high school graduation, where he enjoyed all of the same love and care as Betty’s own children.After her husband Dee passed away in 2000, just a month short of 50 years together, Betty returned to work at the new Wilson Public Library. &nbsp;She worked there until she retired a second time at age 82. &nbsp;The library was a perfect fit for Betty who was a voracious reader. &nbsp;She could consume nearly a book a day and loved Nebraska history. &nbsp;Many people knew Betty as a walking encyclopedia of local information and she volunteered time at the 100th&nbsp;Meridian Museum. &nbsp; Her former employer at Foodtown often found out not only a person’s name when he asked Betty who that person was, but where they lived, who all the extended and immediate family members were and sometimes where they had lived the last several moves. This ability to map the area and the families no doubt corresponded to her passion for genealogy.She began pursuing the family genealogy long before the Internet could be researched. &nbsp;She sent out dozens and dozens of requests for birth and death certificates around the country, and into Germany and England tracking down ancestors. &nbsp;Many vacations with Betty included trips to cemeteries in surrounding states. &nbsp;Some of her own efforts were published in collaboration with another author’s book on Callicotts, and then later became part of the public information on the internet without her permission. Much of her written correspondence is still in our possession. &nbsp; &nbsp;Armed later with a computer and Family Tree software, she diligently put all of her information into a system consisting of thousands of names and up to 18 generations dating back into the 1300s. &nbsp;All of her decendants can now have a strong understanding of where they come from, and the names of their ancestors. &nbsp;While working at the library, she researched the details for those searching for ancestor information from the Cozad areas. &nbsp;She was president of the local genealogy club, and donated to the library her microfiche reader and fiche documents that she had purchased to pursue her own investigations.Truly one of the most important people in their lineage is a hard-working, extremely bright woman with a voracious appetite for information and connections to her world. &nbsp;Those who knew her well remember an even tempered woman who laughed easily, and loved talking with anyone and everyone.Betty is preceded in death by husband Leonard Dee Collicott, her parents, A and V Loshonkohl, sister Helen and husband Dallas Clevenger, brother Roy and Lori (Eble) Loshonkohl and grandson Joshua Lee Collicott, son of John and Judy, and Justin Collicott, son of Robert and Diane. &nbsp; Betty is survived by her sister Lois and her husband Charles Gregory, her three children and spouses: John and Judy (Regehr) Collicott of Omaha, Robert and Diane (Morris) Collicott of Phoenix and Bonnie Powell of Cozad; 6 grandchildren: Jesse Collicott, Jenny Schlautman, Jodi Cooper, Trent Collicott, Andrew Collicott and Brian Collicott; and 18 great grandchildren: Makenna, Liam, Regan, Jordan, Sophie, Gentry, Ava, Titus, London, Crosby, Mackenzie, Greyson, Corbin, Piper, Harley, Mazie, Michael, Nickolas.With her son Bob guiding her during a visit to Phoenix, Betty welcomed Jesus Christ into her life and was born again. &nbsp;Later that same year she was baptized at the Cozad Christian Church.Memorials may be given to the Wilson Public Library Genealogy Club in Cozad. Services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Cozad Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Friday, March 15, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at. Berryman Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

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