William Craig Sutphin, resident of North Platte, Nebraska, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2023 at the age of 89 years old. &nbsp;

Mr. Sutphin was born on January 8, 1934 in Beckley, West Virginia. &nbsp;He was the identical twin son of James Clyde Sutphin and Grace Ann (Quesenberry) Sutphin.

After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley in 1951 he entered the U.S. Army and served from 1953 to 1956 during the Korean War. &nbsp;He was married on September 26, 1953 to his high school sweetheart, Eleanor Sue Wassum at the family home on Park Avenue in Beckley, and together they had four children. &nbsp;Following his initial discharge, he then decided to return to the U.S. military and re-enlisted in the U.S. Army and served all over the country and overseas as an air defense missile assembly technician and instructor. &nbsp;He received several decorations and medals including the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and 2nd Class Missileman Badge. &nbsp;He graduated in 1973 from the University of NE at Omaha with a master’s degree. &nbsp;Upon his discharge in 1981 he went to work with Ericsson Inc as an instructor, writing training manuals and teaching classes, until his retirement in 1997. &nbsp;Craig enjoyed playing golf in his spare time with his Army colleagues and friends. &nbsp;He and Sue enjoyed retirement living in Allen, TX outside the Dallas-Ft. Worth area for several years. &nbsp;He was a faithful and devoted Christian who loved and served the Lord. &nbsp;He served in various church prison ministries, was a church Deacon, and went on several mission trips to South America spreading and working for the Gospel. &nbsp;Craig was happiest at home surrounded by his loving family and was known affectionately by his 21 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren as “Poppie”.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Grace; son, David Craig Sutphin; granddaughter, Heather; great grandchildren, Craig, Hallelujah, and Hossanna; and a grandson in-law, Will Lewis.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Eleanor Sue Sutphin; sons, Mark Edward (Cindy) Sutphin of North Platte, and Stephen Brian (Kelly) Sutphin of Allen, TX; daughter, Sally Leigh (Steve) Jones of Marco Island, FL; 21 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; twin brother, James Clyde Sutphin, Jr. of Daniels, W. VA; and several nephews and nieces. &nbsp;He will be greatly missed by family and friends.&nbsp;

A celebration of Craig’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Grace Community Bible Church in North Platte with Pastor Mike Wing officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment in the columbarium wall with military honors will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to be made to Gideons International (gideons.org). &nbsp;

Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>William Craig Sutphin, resident of North Platte, Nebraska, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2023 at the age of 89 years old. &nbsp;Mr. Sutphin was born on January 8, 1934 in Beckley, West Virginia. &nbsp;He was the identical twin son of James Clyde Sutphin and Grace Ann (Quesenberry) Sutphin.After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley in 1951 he entered the U.S. Army and served from 1953 to 1956 during the Korean War. &nbsp;He was married on September 26, 1953 to his high school sweetheart, Eleanor Sue Wassum at the family home on Park Avenue in Beckley, and together they had four children. &nbsp;Following his initial discharge, he then decided to return to the U.S. military and re-enlisted in the U.S. Army and served all over the country and overseas as an air defense missile assembly technician and instructor. &nbsp;He received several decorations and medals including the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and 2nd Class Missileman Badge. &nbsp;He graduated in 1973 from the University of NE at Omaha with a master’s degree. &nbsp;Upon his discharge in 1981 he went to work with Ericsson Inc as an instructor, writing training manuals and teaching classes, until his retirement in 1997. &nbsp;Craig enjoyed playing golf in his spare time with his Army colleagues and friends. &nbsp;He and Sue enjoyed retirement living in Allen, TX outside the Dallas-Ft. Worth area for several years. &nbsp;He was a faithful and devoted Christian who loved and served the Lord. &nbsp;He served in various church prison ministries, was a church Deacon, and went on several mission trips to South America spreading and working for the Gospel. &nbsp;Craig was happiest at home surrounded by his loving family and was known affectionately by his 21 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren as “Poppie”.He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Grace; son, David Craig Sutphin; granddaughter, Heather; great grandchildren, Craig, Hallelujah, and Hossanna; and a grandson in-law, Will Lewis.He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Eleanor Sue Sutphin; sons, Mark Edward (Cindy) Sutphin of North Platte, and Stephen Brian (Kelly) Sutphin of Allen, TX; daughter, Sally Leigh (Steve) Jones of Marco Island, FL; 21 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; twin brother, James Clyde Sutphin, Jr. of Daniels, W. VA; and several nephews and nieces. &nbsp;He will be greatly missed by family and friends.&nbsp;A celebration of Craig’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Grace Community Bible Church in North Platte with Pastor Mike Wing officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment in the columbarium wall with military honors will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to be made to Gideons International (gideons.org). &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

William Craig Sutphin (1934-2023)

Christine “Chris” Mathews, age 53, of Lincoln, NE passed away December 27, 2023, at her home in Lincoln.

Christine Ann (Willenberg) Mathews was born July 14, 1970, in Ogallala, NE to Paul R. and Donna M. (Vance) Willenberg. Chris attended school in Thedford, Arthur, and Lewellen, graduating from Lewellen High School in 1988. After high school, Chris attended Sidney Aviation Mechanic School, later moving to Lincoln.

Chris was united in marriage on November 18, 2002, to Curtis “Curt” Mathews. The couple made their home in Lincoln. Chris worked in the Food Service business. Chris enjoyed horses and guns.

Chris is survived by her husband Curt of Lincoln, her parents Paul and Donna Willenberg of Oshkosh, brother Jeff Willenberg of McCook, sister Debra Rosenblum of Grant, Aunts Sharon Vance of Broken Bow and Maryann Vik of Noble, OK, and Uncle Bruce Willenberg of Noble, OK.

Chris was preceded in death by a brother Brad Willenberg in 2021, and her grandparents.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 10:30 am at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family or BPOE Broken Bow Elks Lodge 1688. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 3rd&nbsp;from 9:30 am to service time at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Words of encouragement may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Christine “Chris” Mathews, age 53, of Lincoln, NE passed away December 27, 2023, at her home in Lincoln.Christine Ann (Willenberg) Mathews was born July 14, 1970, in Ogallala, NE to Paul R. and Donna M. (Vance) Willenberg. Chris attended school in Thedford, Arthur, and Lewellen, graduating from Lewellen High School in 1988. After high school, Chris attended Sidney Aviation Mechanic School, later moving to Lincoln.Chris was united in marriage on November 18, 2002, to Curtis “Curt” Mathews. The couple made their home in Lincoln. Chris worked in the Food Service business. Chris enjoyed horses and guns.Chris is survived by her husband Curt of Lincoln, her parents Paul and Donna Willenberg of Oshkosh, brother Jeff Willenberg of McCook, sister Debra Rosenblum of Grant, Aunts Sharon Vance of Broken Bow and Maryann Vik of Noble, OK, and Uncle Bruce Willenberg of Noble, OK.Chris was preceded in death by a brother Brad Willenberg in 2021, and her grandparents.Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 10:30 am at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family or BPOE Broken Bow Elks Lodge 1688. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 3rd&nbsp;from 9:30 am to service time at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Words of encouragement may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Chris Mathews (1970-2023)

Cheryln Ruth Libal, 75, of Lexington passed away December 28th, 2023, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.&nbsp; She was born December 29, 1947, at Lexington, the 3rd&nbsp;of 4 children born to Wilson Libal and Berenice (Velte) Libal.

Cheryln attended District 18 and Lexington High School where she was involved in band and pep club.&nbsp;She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1966. She was a 4-H member participating in most projects and activities available.&nbsp; She got her degree in Home Economics education from Kearney State.

As a home economics teacher, she taught at Orchard and Arcadia in Nebraska and at Mission, South Dakota.&nbsp; She also ran the Sale Barn Cafe in Lexington, worked at Flowers of Joy, Walmart, Park Avenue assisted living, and was a full-time care giver for three individuals.

Cheryln was a member of Buffalo Grove Church where she sang in the choir, was an Elder, and served on the Pastor search committee.

Even though she did not have children of her own she was an important influence in many children’s lives. Besides the students she taught, she babysat lots of children over the years. She spent time and gave special attention to nieces and nephews.&nbsp; In addition, she taught Sunday school and planned and directed the children’s Christmas program at Buffalo Grove Church for many years.

Cheryln loved gardening and could tell you the names of most flowers.&nbsp; She was an avid reader and had a great sense of humor.&nbsp; She was good at telling stories, true or a little embellished.

Cheryln was diagnosed with Parkinson's more than 20 years ago.&nbsp; It was a struggle, but she did not complain and continued with a positive attitude to the end.

She is survived by her brother George (Melissa) Libal of Austin, Texas, her sister Janet (Ron) Schlattmann of Alliance, Nebraska, nieces and nephews Annette (Matt) Fitzgerald of Lexington, Mike (Angela) Schlattmann of Kearney, Bob (Meg) Libal of Austin, Texas, Joe Libal of Gothenburg, Erin Libal of Omaha.&nbsp; As well as several great nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gene Libal.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church in Rural Lexington with Pastor Robert Litzenberger, officiating.

Visitation will be held on January 1, 2024, with family receiving friends from 3 to 5 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Interment will be held in the Buffalo Grove Cemetery.

Memorials are kindly suggested to Michael J Fox Foundation (Parkinson's) or donor’s choice.

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

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 </figure>Cheryln Ruth Libal, 75, of Lexington passed away December 28th, 2023, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.&nbsp; She was born December 29, 1947, at Lexington, the 3rd&nbsp;of 4 children born to Wilson Libal and Berenice (Velte) Libal.Cheryln attended District 18 and Lexington High School where she was involved in band and pep club.&nbsp;She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1966. She was a 4-H member participating in most projects and activities available.&nbsp; She got her degree in Home Economics education from Kearney State.As a home economics teacher, she taught at Orchard and Arcadia in Nebraska and at Mission, South Dakota.&nbsp; She also ran the Sale Barn Cafe in Lexington, worked at Flowers of Joy, Walmart, Park Avenue assisted living, and was a full-time care giver for three individuals.Cheryln was a member of Buffalo Grove Church where she sang in the choir, was an Elder, and served on the Pastor search committee.Even though she did not have children of her own she was an important influence in many children’s lives. Besides the students she taught, she babysat lots of children over the years. She spent time and gave special attention to nieces and nephews.&nbsp; In addition, she taught Sunday school and planned and directed the children’s Christmas program at Buffalo Grove Church for many years.Cheryln loved gardening and could tell you the names of most flowers.&nbsp; She was an avid reader and had a great sense of humor.&nbsp; She was good at telling stories, true or a little embellished.Cheryln was diagnosed with Parkinson's more than 20 years ago.&nbsp; It was a struggle, but she did not complain and continued with a positive attitude to the end.She is survived by her brother George (Melissa) Libal of Austin, Texas, her sister Janet (Ron) Schlattmann of Alliance, Nebraska, nieces and nephews Annette (Matt) Fitzgerald of Lexington, Mike (Angela) Schlattmann of Kearney, Bob (Meg) Libal of Austin, Texas, Joe Libal of Gothenburg, Erin Libal of Omaha.&nbsp; As well as several great nieces and nephews.Besides her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gene Libal.Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church in Rural Lexington with Pastor Robert Litzenberger, officiating.Visitation will be held on January 1, 2024, with family receiving friends from 3 to 5 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.Interment will be held in the Buffalo Grove Cemetery.Memorials are kindly suggested to Michael J Fox Foundation (Parkinson's) or donor’s choice.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp; Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Cheryln Ruth Libal (1947-2023)

Doris Jean Berglund, 96, long time resident of Lewellen, passed away at Linden Court in North Platte Nebraska on December 21, 2023 with her family at her side.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation.&nbsp; The family is honoring Doris’ wish for cremation.&nbsp;

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Berglund family.

Doris was born in Lewellen, Nebraska on December 2, 1927. The youngest of three children born to James and Mabel (Nash) Copley.

On February 1st, 1947 she was united in marriage to Gilbert James Berglund and were blessed with four Children. James, Jeanette, Joy and Jacki.&nbsp;

Doris loved yardwork until she couldn’t any longer and loved spending time with her children and families. She looked forward to her paper every day and working on her puzzles.

Doris is preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Ida Kleist; brother, Kenneth Copley; son James Berglund and son-in-law Ray Walter.

Doris Jean Berglund, 96, long time resident of Lewellen, passed away at Linden Court in North Platte Nebraska on December 21, 2023 with her family at her side.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation.&nbsp; The family is honoring Doris’ wish for cremation.&nbsp;Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Berglund family.Doris was born in Lewellen, Nebraska on December 2, 1927. The youngest of three children born to James and Mabel (Nash) Copley.On February 1st, 1947 she was united in marriage to Gilbert James Berglund and were blessed with four Children. James, Jeanette, Joy and Jacki.&nbsp;Doris loved yardwork until she couldn’t any longer and loved spending time with her children and families. She looked forward to her paper every day and working on her puzzles.Doris is preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Ida Kleist; brother, Kenneth Copley; son James Berglund and son-in-law Ray Walter.

Doris J Berglund (1927-2023)

SHIRLEY MARIE EASTWOOD, 82, of Brule, NE, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at UC Health Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, CO.

Shirley Marie Eastwood, daughter of the late Jay W. and Marie G. (Stone) Goold, was born on January 13, 1941, in Brule, NE.

Shirley was raised and attended school in Brule, graduating from Brule High School in 1958. She earned her bachelor's degree from Kearney State Teacher's College in 1973. Shirley taught in Paxton Public Schools from 1961 to 1964 and Brule and South Platte Public Schools from 1964 to 2002. Her passion was teaching, but she also enjoyed reading, writing poetry, walking, hiking, and teaching Sunday school. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, as well as a member of St. John's LWML and the local Garden Club.

She was baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit on June 22, 1942. She confessed her baptismal faith in the rite of Confirmation on April 11, 1954, in St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Brule was admitted to the altar to receive the medicine of immortality, Christ's life-giving body and blood. On December 24, 2023, Shirley, at the age of 82 years, fell asleep in Jesus. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord. We give thanks to God our Father through Jesus Christ, our Lord, for our sister Shirley.

She is survived by her two children: a son, Terry Eastwood of Greeley, CO, and daughter, Traci (Kevin) Knapp of Colorado Springs, CO; grandson, Enzo Knapp; brother; sister, Carol A. Talcott (Milton) of Lincoln, NE.

She is predeceased by her parents and brothers, Gerald D. Goold and Louis J. Goold.

A memorial has been established in Shirley's memory to St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Brule. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.

Services will be held on January 2, 2024, at 10:30 AM at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Brule, with Rev. Jon Dickmander officiating. Interment will be in the Brule Cemetery.

Memorial Book signing with family receiving friends will be on January 1, 2024, from 2 PM until 5 PM at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Brule.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>SHIRLEY MARIE EASTWOOD, 82, of Brule, NE, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at UC Health Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, CO.Shirley Marie Eastwood, daughter of the late Jay W. and Marie G. (Stone) Goold, was born on January 13, 1941, in Brule, NE.Shirley was raised and attended school in Brule, graduating from Brule High School in 1958. She earned her bachelor's degree from Kearney State Teacher's College in 1973. Shirley taught in Paxton Public Schools from 1961 to 1964 and Brule and South Platte Public Schools from 1964 to 2002. Her passion was teaching, but she also enjoyed reading, writing poetry, walking, hiking, and teaching Sunday school. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, as well as a member of St. John's LWML and the local Garden Club.She was baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit on June 22, 1942. She confessed her baptismal faith in the rite of Confirmation on April 11, 1954, in St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Brule was admitted to the altar to receive the medicine of immortality, Christ's life-giving body and blood. On December 24, 2023, Shirley, at the age of 82 years, fell asleep in Jesus. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord. We give thanks to God our Father through Jesus Christ, our Lord, for our sister Shirley.She is survived by her two children: a son, Terry Eastwood of Greeley, CO, and daughter, Traci (Kevin) Knapp of Colorado Springs, CO; grandson, Enzo Knapp; brother; sister, Carol A. Talcott (Milton) of Lincoln, NE.She is predeceased by her parents and brothers, Gerald D. Goold and Louis J. Goold.A memorial has been established in Shirley's memory to St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Brule. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.Services will be held on January 2, 2024, at 10:30 AM at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Brule, with Rev. Jon Dickmander officiating. Interment will be in the Brule Cemetery.Memorial Book signing with family receiving friends will be on January 1, 2024, from 2 PM until 5 PM at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Brule.Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Marie Eastwood (1941-2023)

Douglas K Gengenbach, 84, passed away at his home in Mission, Texas on Friday, December 22, 2023.&nbsp; He was born December 7, 1939 to Fred and Ilene (DeBoer) Gengenbach in Eustis, Nebraska. He attended country school and graduated from Eustis in 1957. He married Jane Grabenstein on May 1, 1960.&nbsp; To this union, his son Brent, and daughter Janine were born.&nbsp; In the early 70’s he built a farmyard which included their home, grain storage, shops and cattle pens. The marriage ended in 1978.&nbsp; In 1979, Doug married Merikay Berg. That marriage ended in 2011. He moved to McAllen, Texas and opened a yogurt store and farmed. Doug farmed his entire life.

Doug was a hard-working, driven man.&nbsp; He was named the outstanding young farmer of Nebraska at 31; He owned and operated fertilizer plants from Elwood to Dalhart, Texas; He devised and patented the DG corn paddle wheel used for down corn at harvest. Doug was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Eustis and of the Eustis Lions Club. His memory was remarkable to the end, recalling people, places, events, and cars with incredible clarity.&nbsp; Doug also enjoyed music, he loved to sing, and loved to put his dancing shoes on and dance the night away, and if you spent time with him, he could recall the happy times in great detail. He was also very proud of his grandchildren and thankful for each day God gave him.

He is survived by his son Brent (Kelly) Gengenbach of Eustis; daughter Janine (Scott) Porter of Augusta, KS; his grandchildren Lauren (Tanner) Anderson of Omaha, Courtney (Brant) Arends of Eustis, Blake (Brooke) Gengenbach, of Eustis; and Kylie Porter of Lawrence, KS; His great grandchildren Rowan, Breccan, and Crue Anderson; Saylor, Saige, Sterling and Knox Arends and Emerson Gengenbach.&nbsp; Doug is also survived by his spouse&nbsp;<a></a>Viola Bazan and her family; His sister Dianne Brown, brothers Jim, (Phyllis), Kurt (Twyla) and Galen; Nieces, nephews and many extended family members.&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in- law Larry Brown.

Services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eustis with Pastor Kathy Gundell officiating. Burial will follow at Eustis East Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

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 </figure>Douglas K Gengenbach, 84, passed away at his home in Mission, Texas on Friday, December 22, 2023.&nbsp; He was born December 7, 1939 to Fred and Ilene (DeBoer) Gengenbach in Eustis, Nebraska. He attended country school and graduated from Eustis in 1957. He married Jane Grabenstein on May 1, 1960.&nbsp; To this union, his son Brent, and daughter Janine were born.&nbsp; In the early 70’s he built a farmyard which included their home, grain storage, shops and cattle pens. The marriage ended in 1978.&nbsp; In 1979, Doug married Merikay Berg. That marriage ended in 2011. He moved to McAllen, Texas and opened a yogurt store and farmed. Doug farmed his entire life.Doug was a hard-working, driven man.&nbsp; He was named the outstanding young farmer of Nebraska at 31; He owned and operated fertilizer plants from Elwood to Dalhart, Texas; He devised and patented the DG corn paddle wheel used for down corn at harvest. Doug was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Eustis and of the Eustis Lions Club. His memory was remarkable to the end, recalling people, places, events, and cars with incredible clarity.&nbsp; Doug also enjoyed music, he loved to sing, and loved to put his dancing shoes on and dance the night away, and if you spent time with him, he could recall the happy times in great detail. He was also very proud of his grandchildren and thankful for each day God gave him.He is survived by his son Brent (Kelly) Gengenbach of Eustis; daughter Janine (Scott) Porter of Augusta, KS; his grandchildren Lauren (Tanner) Anderson of Omaha, Courtney (Brant) Arends of Eustis, Blake (Brooke) Gengenbach, of Eustis; and Kylie Porter of Lawrence, KS; His great grandchildren Rowan, Breccan, and Crue Anderson; Saylor, Saige, Sterling and Knox Arends and Emerson Gengenbach.&nbsp; Doug is also survived by his spouse&nbsp;<a></a>Viola Bazan and her family; His sister Dianne Brown, brothers Jim, (Phyllis), Kurt (Twyla) and Galen; Nieces, nephews and many extended family members.&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in- law Larry Brown.Services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eustis with Pastor Kathy Gundell officiating. Burial will follow at Eustis East Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Douglas Kent Gengenbach (1939-2023)

&nbsp;&nbsp; Norma Jean (Reiners) Klein, 84, of McCook, Nebraska, died at Community Hospital in McCook on December 27, 2023 surrounded by her family.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma was born April 28, 1939 on the family farm south of Indianola, Nebraska to parents Edward and Caroline (Hofman) Reiners. Norma attended school at St. John’s Ash Creek through the eighth grade and then attended school in McCook until she graduated High School in 1959.

&nbsp; &nbsp; While attending school in McCook, Norma met Donald Klein who became the love of her life. Norma and Don were united in marriage on July 21, 1957 at Ash Creek Lutheran Church shortly after she graduated high school. To this union five children were born: Pamela, Patrick, Deborah, Sonya and Tracey.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma was very active not only in her children and grandchildren’s lives but was also active in her church and community. She never hesitated when asked to help. She was truly a giving soul. Norma was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, church choir, Walther League (youth Group), LWML St. John’s Guild, Social Bells Extension Club and was 4H Leader of the Clover Bells. She was a member of the Red Willow County 4H Extension Board for many years and helped judge for Open Class at the Red Willow County Fair. She also volunteered to sell tickets at numerous Red Willow County Fair Events. Norma was President of the MHS Band Parents and coordinated the monthly quilting events at St John’s Church that donated quilts to a variety of organizations. Norma headed up the publishing of the cookbook for a fundraiser in honor to the 100th year anniversary of St John’s Lutheran Church, Ash Creek. Norma had a special group of ladies that she played volleyball with at the YMCA for many years. Norma did this along with working fulltime in the office at Klein’s Motor and Electric and Midwest Livestock, the family-owned businesses.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma loved watching her kids and grandkids grow up and supported them in all their activities. She was a huge fan of Husker Volleyball and Football. She loved singing in the choir at church, baking, cross stitching, spending time at the family home in Estes Park, fishing (although she never learned to swim), gardening, canning and raising flowers.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma will always be remembered for her willingness to give, and the love she showed to others through her generosity.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma was proceeded in death by her infant son, Patrick; daughter, Deborah Klein and husband, Donny Reis; parents, Edward and Caroline Reiners; her in-laws, Ben and Olga Klein; brother, James Reiners; her sister-in-law, Nadine Friehe and brother-in-law, Ervain Friehe.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma is survived by her husband of 66 years, Donald Klein; their daughters: Pamela Klein, Sonya Prentice, and Tracey (Marshell) Sis; grandchildren: Ben (Rachel) Linnemeyer, Kody (Kristie) Linnemeyer, Colton Gaines, Zach Reis, Samantha Yonkers, Alex Yonkers, Shane Prentice, Austen (Emilyne) Sis, Masen (Megan) Sis, Riley (Hunter) Potthoff; her great-grandchildren are Cole, Beau, Avery, Harvey, Bennett, Maddex and Bryar; sisters-in-law, Wendy Reiners; sisters, Carolyn (Pete) Keith, Sandra (Mike) Haskins, and Evelyn Reiners along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 from 10AM-7PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. &nbsp;Norma's family will be present to greet friends from 5-7PM.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Funeral services are scheduled for 11AM on Saturday morning, December 30, 2023 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating. &nbsp;Burial in St. John's Lutheran (Ash Creek) Cemetery will follow services.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Orphan Grain Train in Norma's name or to the family of Norma Klein for future designation. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp; Norma Jean (Reiners) Klein, 84, of McCook, Nebraska, died at Community Hospital in McCook on December 27, 2023 surrounded by her family.&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma was born April 28, 1939 on the family farm south of Indianola, Nebraska to parents Edward and Caroline (Hofman) Reiners. Norma attended school at St. John’s Ash Creek through the eighth grade and then attended school in McCook until she graduated High School in 1959.&nbsp; &nbsp; While attending school in McCook, Norma met Donald Klein who became the love of her life. Norma and Don were united in marriage on July 21, 1957 at Ash Creek Lutheran Church shortly after she graduated high school. To this union five children were born: Pamela, Patrick, Deborah, Sonya and Tracey.&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma was very active not only in her children and grandchildren’s lives but was also active in her church and community. She never hesitated when asked to help. She was truly a giving soul. Norma was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, church choir, Walther League (youth Group), LWML St. John’s Guild, Social Bells Extension Club and was 4H Leader of the Clover Bells. She was a member of the Red Willow County 4H Extension Board for many years and helped judge for Open Class at the Red Willow County Fair. She also volunteered to sell tickets at numerous Red Willow County Fair Events. Norma was President of the MHS Band Parents and coordinated the monthly quilting events at St John’s Church that donated quilts to a variety of organizations. Norma headed up the publishing of the cookbook for a fundraiser in honor to the 100th year anniversary of St John’s Lutheran Church, Ash Creek. Norma had a special group of ladies that she played volleyball with at the YMCA for many years. Norma did this along with working fulltime in the office at Klein’s Motor and Electric and Midwest Livestock, the family-owned businesses.&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma loved watching her kids and grandkids grow up and supported them in all their activities. She was a huge fan of Husker Volleyball and Football. She loved singing in the choir at church, baking, cross stitching, spending time at the family home in Estes Park, fishing (although she never learned to swim), gardening, canning and raising flowers.&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma will always be remembered for her willingness to give, and the love she showed to others through her generosity.&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma was proceeded in death by her infant son, Patrick; daughter, Deborah Klein and husband, Donny Reis; parents, Edward and Caroline Reiners; her in-laws, Ben and Olga Klein; brother, James Reiners; her sister-in-law, Nadine Friehe and brother-in-law, Ervain Friehe.&nbsp; &nbsp; Norma is survived by her husband of 66 years, Donald Klein; their daughters: Pamela Klein, Sonya Prentice, and Tracey (Marshell) Sis; grandchildren: Ben (Rachel) Linnemeyer, Kody (Kristie) Linnemeyer, Colton Gaines, Zach Reis, Samantha Yonkers, Alex Yonkers, Shane Prentice, Austen (Emilyne) Sis, Masen (Megan) Sis, Riley (Hunter) Potthoff; her great-grandchildren are Cole, Beau, Avery, Harvey, Bennett, Maddex and Bryar; sisters-in-law, Wendy Reiners; sisters, Carolyn (Pete) Keith, Sandra (Mike) Haskins, and Evelyn Reiners along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 from 10AM-7PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. &nbsp;Norma's family will be present to greet friends from 5-7PM.&nbsp; &nbsp; Funeral services are scheduled for 11AM on Saturday morning, December 30, 2023 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating. &nbsp;Burial in St. John's Lutheran (Ash Creek) Cemetery will follow services.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Orphan Grain Train in Norma's name or to the family of Norma Klein for future designation. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.&nbsp;

Norma Jean Klein (1939-2023)

&nbsp; Elaine Eva Grace (Mendenhall) Hink was born Aug. 3, 1938, to Lyle and Henrietta(Brandt) Mendenhall in Imperial, Neb. She was baptized September 11, 1938, and confirmed April 6, 1952, at Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial. She attended Imperial Grade School and graduated valedictorian from Chase County High School in 1956. She attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's in Chicago where she earned her Registered Nursing degree in 1960. She loved to tell stories about sneaking out of the dorms to go to work at a café where she worked with one of Al Capone’s former gangster– she assured her family and friends he was a great guy and quite the gentleman. In 1992, she graduated with an Associates of Science from McCook Community College alongside her daughter, Davon. Elaine lost her father at a young age and her mother later married Don Hink. She also loved telling the story of taking her mom and Don out for a dinner of oysters in Chicago, where Don turned green. Elaine met the love of her life, Leo Hink, at a VFW dance in Holyoke, Colo. They were married April 14, 1962, at Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial. They were blessed with three daughters, Lisa, Davon and Sheri. They taught their daughters to value hard work and showed them love beyond measure. Elaine and her daughter Lisa shared a love for animals. Elaine and her mother shared an amazing bond, which she then replicated with her daughter Davon, they were the best of friends. She also passed her love for helping others to Davon, who followed her footsteps into nursing. Elaine passed her love for education and leadership skills (a.k.a. bossiness) to her youngest daughter, Sheri. Elaine had a passion for helping others. After college she worked at the Chase County Hospital as a nurse, later she was appointed the Chase County Welfare director, the youngest ever at that time. Many remember her as the administrator at Kinder Care/Heritage of Wauneta in Wauneta. She treasured each of the residents in her care and for each of her employees. She was a woman who knew how to survive in the business world in a time when there were few women in similar positions. She helped pave the way for women today. She was active in the Wauneta Chamber, Champion Junior Women’s Club and often volunteered her time to others. Even after moving into the nursing home, her helper’s heart continued where she would regularly offer help and advocate for other residents. After retirement, she worked several odd jobs but primarily devoted herself to her grandchildren, whom she cherished. Her odd lunchtime concoctions will be fondly remembered by all of them who, thanks to her, learned to love their vegetables. She made some of the best meringue out there, too. Elaine passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at Imperial Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; daughter, Lisa Fuehrer; parents, Lyle Mendenhall and Henrietta(Brandt, Mendenhall) Hink, grandparents, Hans and Johanna (Hesemeyer) Brandt and Ellis and Lydia (Grams) Mendenhall; brothers-in-law, Don Hink, Earnest Hink, Clifford Day, and sisters-in-law Della Ruth Hink and Darlene (Hink) Day; In-laws Ted and Pearl (Lindsey) Hink, and step daughter-in-law, Sonja (Wagner) Brown. She is survived by her daughters, Davon (Russell) DaMoude of Imperial; Sheri (Bradley)Hink-Wagner of Imperial; grandchildren, Becky (Alex) Robinson of Port St. Lucie, Florida; Trevor Fuehrer (Kailen Provence Duce) of Denver, Colorado; Krista Fuehrer (Josh Martinelli) of Imperial; Makayla DaMoude (Blake Fladgard) of Ogallala, Joel (Jessica) DaMoude of Farnam. Marissa Wagner of Lincoln; Ty, Leo and Lana Hink-Wagner of Imperial. Great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Friedman, Leila and Jaxon Robinson of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Trystnn and Maddlynn Fuehrer; Mirra Fuehrer-Martinelli of Imperial; and one on the way; as well as many other family members and treasured friends.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning, January 3, 2023, 10:30 A.M., at the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, with Pastor Scott Adle officiating. Interment will follow at the Crete Cemetery, rural Champion, Nebraska. Visitation will be held Tuesday afternoon, January 2, 2023, 2:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. at the funeral home in Imperial, NE.

A memorial, in Elaine’s memory, has been suggested to the Champion Junior Women’s Club, or to Donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Elaine Eva Grace (Mendenhall) Hink was born Aug. 3, 1938, to Lyle and Henrietta(Brandt) Mendenhall in Imperial, Neb. She was baptized September 11, 1938, and confirmed April 6, 1952, at Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial. She attended Imperial Grade School and graduated valedictorian from Chase County High School in 1956. She attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's in Chicago where she earned her Registered Nursing degree in 1960. She loved to tell stories about sneaking out of the dorms to go to work at a café where she worked with one of Al Capone’s former gangster– she assured her family and friends he was a great guy and quite the gentleman. In 1992, she graduated with an Associates of Science from McCook Community College alongside her daughter, Davon. Elaine lost her father at a young age and her mother later married Don Hink. She also loved telling the story of taking her mom and Don out for a dinner of oysters in Chicago, where Don turned green. Elaine met the love of her life, Leo Hink, at a VFW dance in Holyoke, Colo. They were married April 14, 1962, at Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial. They were blessed with three daughters, Lisa, Davon and Sheri. They taught their daughters to value hard work and showed them love beyond measure. Elaine and her daughter Lisa shared a love for animals. Elaine and her mother shared an amazing bond, which she then replicated with her daughter Davon, they were the best of friends. She also passed her love for helping others to Davon, who followed her footsteps into nursing. Elaine passed her love for education and leadership skills (a.k.a. bossiness) to her youngest daughter, Sheri. Elaine had a passion for helping others. After college she worked at the Chase County Hospital as a nurse, later she was appointed the Chase County Welfare director, the youngest ever at that time. Many remember her as the administrator at Kinder Care/Heritage of Wauneta in Wauneta. She treasured each of the residents in her care and for each of her employees. She was a woman who knew how to survive in the business world in a time when there were few women in similar positions. She helped pave the way for women today. She was active in the Wauneta Chamber, Champion Junior Women’s Club and often volunteered her time to others. Even after moving into the nursing home, her helper’s heart continued where she would regularly offer help and advocate for other residents. After retirement, she worked several odd jobs but primarily devoted herself to her grandchildren, whom she cherished. Her odd lunchtime concoctions will be fondly remembered by all of them who, thanks to her, learned to love their vegetables. She made some of the best meringue out there, too. Elaine passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at Imperial Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; daughter, Lisa Fuehrer; parents, Lyle Mendenhall and Henrietta(Brandt, Mendenhall) Hink, grandparents, Hans and Johanna (Hesemeyer) Brandt and Ellis and Lydia (Grams) Mendenhall; brothers-in-law, Don Hink, Earnest Hink, Clifford Day, and sisters-in-law Della Ruth Hink and Darlene (Hink) Day; In-laws Ted and Pearl (Lindsey) Hink, and step daughter-in-law, Sonja (Wagner) Brown. She is survived by her daughters, Davon (Russell) DaMoude of Imperial; Sheri (Bradley)Hink-Wagner of Imperial; grandchildren, Becky (Alex) Robinson of Port St. Lucie, Florida; Trevor Fuehrer (Kailen Provence Duce) of Denver, Colorado; Krista Fuehrer (Josh Martinelli) of Imperial; Makayla DaMoude (Blake Fladgard) of Ogallala, Joel (Jessica) DaMoude of Farnam. Marissa Wagner of Lincoln; Ty, Leo and Lana Hink-Wagner of Imperial. Great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Friedman, Leila and Jaxon Robinson of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Trystnn and Maddlynn Fuehrer; Mirra Fuehrer-Martinelli of Imperial; and one on the way; as well as many other family members and treasured friends.Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning, January 3, 2023, 10:30 A.M., at the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, with Pastor Scott Adle officiating. Interment will follow at the Crete Cemetery, rural Champion, Nebraska. Visitation will be held Tuesday afternoon, January 2, 2023, 2:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. at the funeral home in Imperial, NE.A memorial, in Elaine’s memory, has been suggested to the Champion Junior Women’s Club, or to Donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Elaine E Hink (1938-2023)

Grant Eugene Fuller, 75, of Madrid, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 23, 2023, at his home.

Grant was born on February 6, 1948, in Sutherland, Nebraska, to Oress S. and Betty Jean (Cunningham) Fuller. He grew up in Wallace, Nebraska. At a very young age, he began working and learning the carpentry trade with his dad and farming with his grandfather. He graduated from Wallace High School in 1966 and went on to Kearney State College.

In the spring of 1969, one of his roommates helped arrange a blind date in Lincoln with a student nurse, Karen Eileen Spracklen. It soon became apparent that Karen was the person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Grant decided to get his military service out of the way and signed up for the draft just before the draft lottery came out. He was inducted into the US Army on September 22, 1969, and was sent to Vietnam on April 13, 1970. Grant was discharged from the Army on April 26, 1971, with the rank of E5.

On May 16, 1971, he married Karen Spracklen in Valentine. The couple made their home on his grandparents' farm north of Elsie. He returned to college in the fall, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in December 1972. Their union was blessed with four beautiful daughters, and he was outnumbered from that point on. In the summer of 1988, they purchased a home in Madrid, where he lived the rest of his life and continued farming - raising wheat, corn, and cattle.

Grant was very involved in the lives of his children and grandchildren. He attended all of their sporting, speech, and music events that he could. He was very generous and would have given any of his family and friends the shirt off his back if they needed it. He never met a stranger, and his laugh and personality were known for miles around.

Grant loved to hunt and fish whenever the chance presented itself. He was also a big fan of the Beatles, with some of his very favorite songs being "Yellow Submarine", and more recently, after watching grandsons' baseball games, "Centerfield" by John Fogerty.

Grant was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church. He was also a longtime member of the Elks Club and American Legion and a lifetime member of the VFW. He was a proud patriot and loved his country deeply.

Grant was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oress and Stella (Strawder) Fuller, Charlie and Ellen (Pelton) Cunningham; his parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roberto Salinas, Lowell and Evelyn Spracklen, Marvin and Ardis Spracklen, LuVerne Forsch, and Roger Studeny.

Grant is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen of Madrid; his daughters, Michelle and Steve Snyder of Grant, Becky and DJ Dannar of Elsie, Tonia Fuller and Ross Moody of Madrid, Kendra and Garrett Dyck of Parkville, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Hailey &amp; Erik Snyder; Alex Schmailzl, Jasmine Shelden, &amp; Jorja Dannar; Paige, Colt, and Joe Franklin; and Amelia Dyck; one great-granddaughter, Nirvana Shelden; one sister, Carolyn Salinas of Arvada, Colorado; one nephew, Michael Wright of Arvada, Colorado; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elsie Forsch, Doris Studeny, Luree &amp; Jim Smith, Verle &amp; Mary Spracklen; along with numerous cousins and countless friends.

A memorial has been established in his memory, with the intent to support local veteran causes. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live.

Services will be held on January 3, 2024, at 10 AM at the Elsie Methodist Church with Pastor Bill Williams officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be in the Madrid Cemetery.

Visitation will be on January 2, 2024, from 3 PM until 6 PM at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant.

Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Grant Eugene Fuller, 75, of Madrid, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 23, 2023, at his home.Grant was born on February 6, 1948, in Sutherland, Nebraska, to Oress S. and Betty Jean (Cunningham) Fuller. He grew up in Wallace, Nebraska. At a very young age, he began working and learning the carpentry trade with his dad and farming with his grandfather. He graduated from Wallace High School in 1966 and went on to Kearney State College.In the spring of 1969, one of his roommates helped arrange a blind date in Lincoln with a student nurse, Karen Eileen Spracklen. It soon became apparent that Karen was the person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Grant decided to get his military service out of the way and signed up for the draft just before the draft lottery came out. He was inducted into the US Army on September 22, 1969, and was sent to Vietnam on April 13, 1970. Grant was discharged from the Army on April 26, 1971, with the rank of E5.On May 16, 1971, he married Karen Spracklen in Valentine. The couple made their home on his grandparents' farm north of Elsie. He returned to college in the fall, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in December 1972. Their union was blessed with four beautiful daughters, and he was outnumbered from that point on. In the summer of 1988, they purchased a home in Madrid, where he lived the rest of his life and continued farming - raising wheat, corn, and cattle.Grant was very involved in the lives of his children and grandchildren. He attended all of their sporting, speech, and music events that he could. He was very generous and would have given any of his family and friends the shirt off his back if they needed it. He never met a stranger, and his laugh and personality were known for miles around.Grant loved to hunt and fish whenever the chance presented itself. He was also a big fan of the Beatles, with some of his very favorite songs being "Yellow Submarine", and more recently, after watching grandsons' baseball games, "Centerfield" by John Fogerty.Grant was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church. He was also a longtime member of the Elks Club and American Legion and a lifetime member of the VFW. He was a proud patriot and loved his country deeply.Grant was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oress and Stella (Strawder) Fuller, Charlie and Ellen (Pelton) Cunningham; his parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roberto Salinas, Lowell and Evelyn Spracklen, Marvin and Ardis Spracklen, LuVerne Forsch, and Roger Studeny.Grant is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen of Madrid; his daughters, Michelle and Steve Snyder of Grant, Becky and DJ Dannar of Elsie, Tonia Fuller and Ross Moody of Madrid, Kendra and Garrett Dyck of Parkville, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Hailey &amp; Erik Snyder; Alex Schmailzl, Jasmine Shelden, &amp; Jorja Dannar; Paige, Colt, and Joe Franklin; and Amelia Dyck; one great-granddaughter, Nirvana Shelden; one sister, Carolyn Salinas of Arvada, Colorado; one nephew, Michael Wright of Arvada, Colorado; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elsie Forsch, Doris Studeny, Luree &amp; Jim Smith, Verle &amp; Mary Spracklen; along with numerous cousins and countless friends.A memorial has been established in his memory, with the intent to support local veteran causes. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live.Services will be held on January 3, 2024, at 10 AM at the Elsie Methodist Church with Pastor Bill Williams officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be in the Madrid Cemetery.Visitation will be on January 2, 2024, from 3 PM until 6 PM at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant.Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.

Grant Fuller (1948-2023)

Bart James Brown, 62 of Ogallala, NE passed away at his home Monday, December 25th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Bart was born June 6, 1961, in Denver, CO to Carroll and Arlene (Suggs) Brown. Bart attended schools in Jefferson County, CO.

He had many occupations in his life, he was self-taught as he was a very fast learner and it all just stuck. Bart was a drummer and had a band, he played at multiple events over the years throughout Nebraska and Colorado.

While he lived in Colorado, he owned his own fencing company. After moving to Ogallala, he worked in the farming business and later as a landscaper for a large estate.&nbsp;

His true love was motorcycles, and that love was preferably a Harley; he learned to build, repair, and paint them; his specialty was flames, which he is well known for.

He is preceded in death by his father Carroll Brown and his brother Bret Brown.

Bart is survived by his two daughters Lindsey Brown of Ogallala, NE, and Whitney (Billy Rapp) Brown of Grand Island, NE; stepson Zachary Warner of Pueblo, CO; his mother Arlene Christie of Littleton, CO; sister Brenda (Richard) Ferrari of Craig, CO; his life partner and caretaker until his death, Carla Brown of Ogallala, NE, lifelong friend “ a brother of choice,” Jon Myers of CA; two Grandsons,&nbsp; Cameron of Douglas, WY, and Grayson of Grand Island, NE and granddaughter Tayleigh of Denver, CO; and many nieces and nephews; all who loved him deeply and will miss him.

Draucker Funeral Home in Ogallala, NE, is entrusted with the arrangements.

Online&nbsp;condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com

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 </figure>Bart James Brown, 62 of Ogallala, NE passed away at his home Monday, December 25th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.Bart was born June 6, 1961, in Denver, CO to Carroll and Arlene (Suggs) Brown. Bart attended schools in Jefferson County, CO.He had many occupations in his life, he was self-taught as he was a very fast learner and it all just stuck. Bart was a drummer and had a band, he played at multiple events over the years throughout Nebraska and Colorado.While he lived in Colorado, he owned his own fencing company. After moving to Ogallala, he worked in the farming business and later as a landscaper for a large estate.&nbsp;His true love was motorcycles, and that love was preferably a Harley; he learned to build, repair, and paint them; his specialty was flames, which he is well known for.He is preceded in death by his father Carroll Brown and his brother Bret Brown.Bart is survived by his two daughters Lindsey Brown of Ogallala, NE, and Whitney (Billy Rapp) Brown of Grand Island, NE; stepson Zachary Warner of Pueblo, CO; his mother Arlene Christie of Littleton, CO; sister Brenda (Richard) Ferrari of Craig, CO; his life partner and caretaker until his death, Carla Brown of Ogallala, NE, lifelong friend “ a brother of choice,” Jon Myers of CA; two Grandsons,&nbsp; Cameron of Douglas, WY, and Grayson of Grand Island, NE and granddaughter Tayleigh of Denver, CO; and many nieces and nephews; all who loved him deeply and will miss him.Services are pending at this time.Draucker Funeral Home in Ogallala, NE, is entrusted with the arrangements.Online&nbsp;condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com

Bart J. Brown (1961-2023)

Wallace resident Verlaine "Vee" Weir passed away in the company of family while at Great Plains Health in North Platte on December 27, 2023, at the age of 86.

Verlaine, the daughter of Herbert and Eunice Hasenauer, was born on March 1, 1937, in Lincoln County, Nebraska. &nbsp;She grew up in Wallace and graduated from Wallace High School. &nbsp;Just out of high school, Verlaine married Bob Fhuere. &nbsp;Since he was serving in the Air Force they were stationed in Germany and Japan, then came stateside and lived in Colorado, Idaho, Washington, Iowa and eventually back to Nebraska. &nbsp;In 1974 they settled south of Wallace. &nbsp;

In 1978, Vee found herself raising four children on her own following a family hardship. &nbsp;During that year she, along with her sister, brother-in-law and parents, bought the Wallace Café and operated it as the well known Fat Sisters Café. &nbsp;Vee worked 7 days a week to provide for her children. &nbsp;After they sold the café, Vee worked for Wallace Public Schools; she was a bus driver and secretary.

In December of 1983, Vee married Edward Weir and they were together until his death in 2009.&nbsp; They raised foster children and hosed foreign exchange students. After 22 years, Vee retired fro the school district, then she and Ed were able to travel to numerous countries to visit their exchange students (and families) that they hosted over the years.&nbsp;

 Vee was a member of the Wallace Methodist Church, Methodist Women and the Wallace Quilt Club. &nbsp;She enjoyed quilting, sewing and crafting. &nbsp;Vee and Ed even sold her crafts and his woodwork at Americana Plus in Holdrege.

Vee was a good wife, a dedicated mother and loving grandmother. &nbsp;She loved her extended family and looked forward to the monthly lunches in North Platte with her cousins. &nbsp;Vee and her close family and friends also started a week of sewing in her cabin at Johnson Lake. &nbsp;

Vee's home was always open and she had food for everyone. &nbsp;She was a woman of faith who always believed in the good of others. &nbsp;Vee would always say, "It's going to be a good day today."&nbsp;

Along with her husband, Ed, Vee was preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and John Kilgore; brother Clinton Hasenauer; her children, Kurt Fhuere, William "Mac" McMurray and Michelle "Misha" Ryan; and grandson, Will McMurray.

Vee is survived by her children, Corey (Rebecca) Fhuere of Jefferson, OR, Cherie (Gavin) McClintock of Elsie and Vickie (Dave) Todd of Sherrard, IL, stepchildren, Kevin (Deanna) Weir of Phillips, NE, Brian (Cheryl) Weir of Omaha and Stacey Weir-Deitrick of Dallas, TX, and daughters, Wendy (Troy) Grothman of Venango, NE, Tonyia (Michael) Miller of North Platte and Rita (Duane) Kirch of Lewellen; daughter-in-law, Susie McMurray of Castle Rock, CO; her brother, Leonard (Joan) Hasenauer of Amarillo, TX; sister, Lee Hunziker of Davenport, IA; sister-in-law, Mary Hasenauer of Wallace; her loving neighbors, Rick and Diane Bryant; her exchange students, Argie, Carlos, Kelly, &nbsp;Iraima, Adriana, Peta, Diana and Juliana; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins and other family.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Wallace Methodist Church, which will be live streaming the service.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Morning View Cemetery at Wallace.&nbsp; 

Visitation is 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. The family will be present from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Wallace Methodist Church.

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 </figure>Wallace resident Verlaine "Vee" Weir passed away in the company of family while at Great Plains Health in North Platte on December 27, 2023, at the age of 86.Verlaine, the daughter of Herbert and Eunice Hasenauer, was born on March 1, 1937, in Lincoln County, Nebraska. &nbsp;She grew up in Wallace and graduated from Wallace High School. &nbsp;Just out of high school, Verlaine married Bob Fhuere. &nbsp;Since he was serving in the Air Force they were stationed in Germany and Japan, then came stateside and lived in Colorado, Idaho, Washington, Iowa and eventually back to Nebraska. &nbsp;In 1974 they settled south of Wallace. &nbsp;In 1978, Vee found herself raising four children on her own following a family hardship. &nbsp;During that year she, along with her sister, brother-in-law and parents, bought the Wallace Café and operated it as the well known Fat Sisters Café. &nbsp;Vee worked 7 days a week to provide for her children. &nbsp;After they sold the café, Vee worked for Wallace Public Schools; she was a bus driver and secretary.In December of 1983, Vee married Edward Weir and they were together until his death in 2009.&nbsp; They raised foster children and hosed foreign exchange students. After 22 years, Vee retired fro the school district, then she and Ed were able to travel to numerous countries to visit their exchange students (and families) that they hosted over the years.&nbsp; Vee was a member of the Wallace Methodist Church, Methodist Women and the Wallace Quilt Club. &nbsp;She enjoyed quilting, sewing and crafting. &nbsp;Vee and Ed even sold her crafts and his woodwork at Americana Plus in Holdrege.Vee was a good wife, a dedicated mother and loving grandmother. &nbsp;She loved her extended family and looked forward to the monthly lunches in North Platte with her cousins. &nbsp;Vee and her close family and friends also started a week of sewing in her cabin at Johnson Lake. &nbsp;Vee's home was always open and she had food for everyone. &nbsp;She was a woman of faith who always believed in the good of others. &nbsp;Vee would always say, "It's going to be a good day today."&nbsp;Along with her husband, Ed, Vee was preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and John Kilgore; brother Clinton Hasenauer; her children, Kurt Fhuere, William "Mac" McMurray and Michelle "Misha" Ryan; and grandson, Will McMurray.Vee is survived by her children, Corey (Rebecca) Fhuere of Jefferson, OR, Cherie (Gavin) McClintock of Elsie and Vickie (Dave) Todd of Sherrard, IL, stepchildren, Kevin (Deanna) Weir of Phillips, NE, Brian (Cheryl) Weir of Omaha and Stacey Weir-Deitrick of Dallas, TX, and daughters, Wendy (Troy) Grothman of Venango, NE, Tonyia (Michael) Miller of North Platte and Rita (Duane) Kirch of Lewellen; daughter-in-law, Susie McMurray of Castle Rock, CO; her brother, Leonard (Joan) Hasenauer of Amarillo, TX; sister, Lee Hunziker of Davenport, IA; sister-in-law, Mary Hasenauer of Wallace; her loving neighbors, Rick and Diane Bryant; her exchange students, Argie, Carlos, Kelly, &nbsp;Iraima, Adriana, Peta, Diana and Juliana; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins and other family.Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Wallace Methodist Church, which will be live streaming the service.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Morning View Cemetery at Wallace.&nbsp; Visitation is 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. The family will be present from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Wallace Methodist Church.

Verlaine Weir (1937-2023)

On December 26, 2023, Tommy Jefferson Fisher, Jr., passed away at his home in Hershey, NE. &nbsp;Born to Tommy and Norma (James) Fisher, Sr. in North Platte, he was the sixth of eleven children.

Tommy attended school in North Platte and on November 24, 1969, he was united in marriage to Barbara Freeman. &nbsp;From this marriage, he accepted two boys as his own: Mike and Jerry. &nbsp;Tommy worked briefly for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1969 to 1971. &nbsp;Upon his leaving the railroad, he began a long career as a heavy equipment operator in construction, once in a while, helping his son, Mike, transport and set mobile homes. &nbsp;Tommy retired in 1986 due to medical complications but never quit his passion as a “junk dealer”. &nbsp;He was known to attend all the auctions and garage sales he could and often sold items that most people considered to be junk. &nbsp;He was a mechanical man, occasionally fixing vehicles for others; he even built his own boat, one that is still functional today. &nbsp;On this boat, he loved to take people out for fishing trips; he and Barb spent 26 winter years in Texas, fishing. &nbsp;Tommy was a jolly man and had a wonderful heart, treating others how he hoped to be treated.

Those that survive Tommy include his wife, Barbara of Hershey, NE; son, Mike (Sheila) Sneed of North Platte; grandchildren, Amy Sneed of North Platte, Scott (Chandra) Sneed of North Platte; great grandchildren, Austin (fiancé, Kylie) Sneed, Jillian Sneed, and Emily Sneed; great great grandchildren, Bowen and Barrett; siblings, Lois Reeves, Martha (Don) Hubert, Earl (Rae) Fisher, Joe (Cheryl) Fisher, all of North Platte; several nieces and nephews and other family.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Tommy and Norma; son, Jerry; great granddaughter, Isabella (Dizzy) Sneed; siblings, David, Anard, Leo, Evelyn, Jerry, and Ira.

The family asks that memorials be made out to Children’s Hospital and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

A funeral service will be held 10 AM on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, at Grace Community Bible Church with Pastor Mike Wing officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be at McCain Cemetery in Stapleton. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 12 PM to 4 PM on Monday, January 1, 2023, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home. &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure>On December 26, 2023, Tommy Jefferson Fisher, Jr., passed away at his home in Hershey, NE. &nbsp;Born to Tommy and Norma (James) Fisher, Sr. in North Platte, he was the sixth of eleven children.Tommy attended school in North Platte and on November 24, 1969, he was united in marriage to Barbara Freeman. &nbsp;From this marriage, he accepted two boys as his own: Mike and Jerry. &nbsp;Tommy worked briefly for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1969 to 1971. &nbsp;Upon his leaving the railroad, he began a long career as a heavy equipment operator in construction, once in a while, helping his son, Mike, transport and set mobile homes. &nbsp;Tommy retired in 1986 due to medical complications but never quit his passion as a “junk dealer”. &nbsp;He was known to attend all the auctions and garage sales he could and often sold items that most people considered to be junk. &nbsp;He was a mechanical man, occasionally fixing vehicles for others; he even built his own boat, one that is still functional today. &nbsp;On this boat, he loved to take people out for fishing trips; he and Barb spent 26 winter years in Texas, fishing. &nbsp;Tommy was a jolly man and had a wonderful heart, treating others how he hoped to be treated.Those that survive Tommy include his wife, Barbara of Hershey, NE; son, Mike (Sheila) Sneed of North Platte; grandchildren, Amy Sneed of North Platte, Scott (Chandra) Sneed of North Platte; great grandchildren, Austin (fiancé, Kylie) Sneed, Jillian Sneed, and Emily Sneed; great great grandchildren, Bowen and Barrett; siblings, Lois Reeves, Martha (Don) Hubert, Earl (Rae) Fisher, Joe (Cheryl) Fisher, all of North Platte; several nieces and nephews and other family.Preceding him in death are his parents, Tommy and Norma; son, Jerry; great granddaughter, Isabella (Dizzy) Sneed; siblings, David, Anard, Leo, Evelyn, Jerry, and Ira.The family asks that memorials be made out to Children’s Hospital and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.A funeral service will be held 10 AM on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, at Grace Community Bible Church with Pastor Mike Wing officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be at McCain Cemetery in Stapleton. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 12 PM to 4 PM on Monday, January 1, 2023, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home. &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Tommy Jefferson Fisher, Jr. (1945-2023)

Marilyn Joyce Tatman was reunited with her heavenly father, her dad, mom and sister Cheryl on December 26, 2023 in North Platte, NE.

Marilyn Joyce Haney was born on February 28th 1940 in Kearney, Nebraska to Richard and Helen Haney. She had two siblings, Donald and Cheryl. Cheryl passed away at a young age, but a strong connection to her was always present with Joyce. Don and Joyce always stayed in touch calling and visiting each other. The importance of family was instilled in Joyce.

Joyce was united in marriage to Larry Joe Tatman on a snowy day in April 1958 in Kearney, Nebraska. Their 65 years together stood the test of time. Love, children, business owners, partners in every way. The biggest adventure they had was starting a business from scratch. Larry’s Radiator and then Larry’s RV. Maybe it should have been called Joyce’s RV, as she was responsible for handling all the bookwork, licenses, payroll, taxes, etc . She was proud of their business and proud of her work that helped it be successful. She manned her desk until just a few months before her passing.

Joyce and Larry had two children. Laurie Ann was born in 1959 in North Platte, Ne. Laurie and her mother were two peas in a pod. They did many things together including bowling…. Go Cedarbugs.... shopping, country drives with their &nbsp;furbabies, and just enjoying each other’s company. Kandi Kay was born in 1968 also in North Platte. Joyce had her work cut out for her with Kandi (wooden spoons were always visible) but they formed a deep bond rooted in love, family, and togetherness. They enjoyed Sunday family nights with malts and popcorn and Disney movies and the yearly going back to school shopping sprees and her dog grandchildren. &nbsp;After an unfortunate set of events, Crystal Lea and Jeffrey Lynn Dyer became part of Joyce’s family. She loved them and cared for them as any mother would.

&nbsp;Joyce LOVED Christmas. &nbsp;She was so proud of her award winning Christmas displays. It wasn’t so much about the awards as it was the cars stopping by and the kids getting out to take it all in. &nbsp;Her family could always count on the words in January, “Do you have a Christmas list for me yet?!”

It is impossible to sum up what any person meant to their family, to friends, to society in general in a few sentences. Joyce was many things to many people but one word helps paint the picture of what Joyce was. She was THERE.

Joyce was many things. Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend….but mostly she was THERE!

She was always there. No matter what. She was there for her family, she was there for her friends, she was there for the animals, Joyce was just THERE! &nbsp;Quiet and always in the background, she was THERE. &nbsp;Like a rock.

Joyce was happiest when she was giving to others and helping others. &nbsp;She’s going to be very missed.

Survivors to navigate this world without her include her husband of 65 years Larry Tatman; daughters Laurie Tatman and Kandi (Brian) Foster, Crystal Anderson and Jeff (Jeanine) Dyer, brother Don (Doris) Haney, &nbsp;3 grandchildren and 4 great grand-children, and special friend Toby Parsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Cheryl and brother in law Harold Dyer. &nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to Hearts United for Animals in Auburn, Nebraska. &nbsp;Online condolences and live stream of the service will be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Funeral services will be held at 2PM, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Job Vigil officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, south of North Platte. Visitation will be from noon – 7PM, Tuesday, January 2, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family.

<figure>
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 </figure>Marilyn Joyce Tatman was reunited with her heavenly father, her dad, mom and sister Cheryl on December 26, 2023 in North Platte, NE.Marilyn Joyce Haney was born on February 28th 1940 in Kearney, Nebraska to Richard and Helen Haney. She had two siblings, Donald and Cheryl. Cheryl passed away at a young age, but a strong connection to her was always present with Joyce. Don and Joyce always stayed in touch calling and visiting each other. The importance of family was instilled in Joyce.Joyce was united in marriage to Larry Joe Tatman on a snowy day in April 1958 in Kearney, Nebraska. Their 65 years together stood the test of time. Love, children, business owners, partners in every way. The biggest adventure they had was starting a business from scratch. Larry’s Radiator and then Larry’s RV. Maybe it should have been called Joyce’s RV, as she was responsible for handling all the bookwork, licenses, payroll, taxes, etc . She was proud of their business and proud of her work that helped it be successful. She manned her desk until just a few months before her passing.Joyce and Larry had two children. Laurie Ann was born in 1959 in North Platte, Ne. Laurie and her mother were two peas in a pod. They did many things together including bowling…. Go Cedarbugs.... shopping, country drives with their &nbsp;furbabies, and just enjoying each other’s company. Kandi Kay was born in 1968 also in North Platte. Joyce had her work cut out for her with Kandi (wooden spoons were always visible) but they formed a deep bond rooted in love, family, and togetherness. They enjoyed Sunday family nights with malts and popcorn and Disney movies and the yearly going back to school shopping sprees and her dog grandchildren. &nbsp;After an unfortunate set of events, Crystal Lea and Jeffrey Lynn Dyer became part of Joyce’s family. She loved them and cared for them as any mother would.&nbsp;Joyce LOVED Christmas. &nbsp;She was so proud of her award winning Christmas displays. It wasn’t so much about the awards as it was the cars stopping by and the kids getting out to take it all in. &nbsp;Her family could always count on the words in January, “Do you have a Christmas list for me yet?!”It is impossible to sum up what any person meant to their family, to friends, to society in general in a few sentences. Joyce was many things to many people but one word helps paint the picture of what Joyce was. She was THERE.Joyce was many things. Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend….but mostly she was THERE!She was always there. No matter what. She was there for her family, she was there for her friends, she was there for the animals, Joyce was just THERE! &nbsp;Quiet and always in the background, she was THERE. &nbsp;Like a rock.Joyce was happiest when she was giving to others and helping others. &nbsp;She’s going to be very missed.Survivors to navigate this world without her include her husband of 65 years Larry Tatman; daughters Laurie Tatman and Kandi (Brian) Foster, Crystal Anderson and Jeff (Jeanine) Dyer, brother Don (Doris) Haney, &nbsp;3 grandchildren and 4 great grand-children, and special friend Toby Parsons.She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Cheryl and brother in law Harold Dyer. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Hearts United for Animals in Auburn, Nebraska. &nbsp;Online condolences and live stream of the service will be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Funeral services will be held at 2PM, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Job Vigil officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, south of North Platte. Visitation will be from noon – 7PM, Tuesday, January 2, at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family.

Marilyn Joyce Tatman (1940-2023)

Anne&nbsp;Fhuere of North Platte peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on December 26, 2023, at the age of 84.

Anne was born September 22, 1939, to August and Elsie Bieber in North Platte. &nbsp;She graduated from N.P.H.S. and then got married.

In November of 1956, Anne married Allison Fhuere in Bernalillo, NM. &nbsp;Since Allison was serving in the military the couple began their married life living in various places, but no matter where they were, Anne always considered North Platte home. &nbsp;

Anne was a member of the First Baptist Church. &nbsp;She enjoyed traveling the United States and in later years liked going to casinos, but no matter what, family was most important to her. &nbsp;Anne loved being with her kids, being involved with their activities, and going on vacations with them. &nbsp;When her children were younger she even made costumes so they could be in parades (and they won 1st place). &nbsp;Anne was the best wife, mother and grandma.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughters, Peggy and Elsie Fhuere; brothers, Dean, Carl and Donn Bieber; sister, Ruth Waller; daughter-in-law, Sheri Fhuere; and grandson, Al Fhuere.

Anne is survived by her children, Michael Fhuere, Sam (Samantha) Fhuere, Alice Fhuere and Cindy Gardner, all of North Platte, Mark (Luanne) Fhuere of Grand Island, Mat (Linda) Fhuere of Eagle Mountain, UT, and Kevin (Theresa) Fhuere of Edgar, NE; her brother, Dale Bieber of Tucson, AZ; 10 grandsons and a granddaughter; 7 great-grandkids; and other family.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Kem Reeder officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation is prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

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 </figure>Anne&nbsp;Fhuere of North Platte peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on December 26, 2023, at the age of 84.Anne was born September 22, 1939, to August and Elsie Bieber in North Platte. &nbsp;She graduated from N.P.H.S. and then got married.In November of 1956, Anne married Allison Fhuere in Bernalillo, NM. &nbsp;Since Allison was serving in the military the couple began their married life living in various places, but no matter where they were, Anne always considered North Platte home. &nbsp;Anne was a member of the First Baptist Church. &nbsp;She enjoyed traveling the United States and in later years liked going to casinos, but no matter what, family was most important to her. &nbsp;Anne loved being with her kids, being involved with their activities, and going on vacations with them. &nbsp;When her children were younger she even made costumes so they could be in parades (and they won 1st place). &nbsp;Anne was the best wife, mother and grandma.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughters, Peggy and Elsie Fhuere; brothers, Dean, Carl and Donn Bieber; sister, Ruth Waller; daughter-in-law, Sheri Fhuere; and grandson, Al Fhuere.Anne is survived by her children, Michael Fhuere, Sam (Samantha) Fhuere, Alice Fhuere and Cindy Gardner, all of North Platte, Mark (Luanne) Fhuere of Grand Island, Mat (Linda) Fhuere of Eagle Mountain, UT, and Kevin (Theresa) Fhuere of Edgar, NE; her brother, Dale Bieber of Tucson, AZ; 10 grandsons and a granddaughter; 7 great-grandkids; and other family.Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Kem Reeder officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation is prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Anne Fhuere (1939-2023)

David I. Cañas of Cozad passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 86. He&nbsp;was born on October 7, 1937 to Jose and Eremene (Lopez) Cañas in Big Spring, Texas. He was the youngest of 5 children and weighed 3 lbs at birth. While growing up in Texas, he was known as Chay, a name that followed him his whole life. His family traveled back and forth from Texas to Nebraska as migrant farm workers. It was at one of these job locations, the Cañas and Reyes families met. David and Amalia Reyes married on June 10, 1961 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, NE. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary before Amalia passed on December 17, 2016.

David was a devout member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He served as a CCD teacher, Eucharistic minister, parish council member and was involved in Cursillo and Legion of Mary. He would set up the hall for Bingo on Thursdays after work and was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus member. He was involved in various fundraisers for the church, including selling Mexican food at Hay Days that raised thousands of dollars for the church.

He enjoyed softball and bowling. In 1995, he bowled a 290. For several years, he organized teams for the Mexican American bowling tournament in Omaha and Knights of Columbus bowling tournaments. Later in life, after the bowling alley in Cozad closed, he traveled to Kearney and bowled in a league with other retirees. He had a fondness for chocolate covered peanuts, Fritos, spending countless hours in the shed tinkering, and sitting at the kitchen table, drinking a cup of coffee while reflecting on life with his loved ones. He was very proud of his family and enjoyed going to all his granddaughters’ activities near and far.

David worked at Tenneco for several years and retired in 2002. He deeply valued the connections he made with coworkers that turned into lifelong friends.

He is survived by 3 daughters and 1 son: Estella Beenblossom (Rex Crisman) of Gothenburg, Raquel (Doug) Crick of Cozad, Arturo Cañas of Cozad, Carmela “Coco” Cañas of Cozad. Five granddaughters: Adrienne (Ryan) Rahmann of Kearney; Alexa Cañas of Hastings, Christian Alanna Cañas of Cozad; Samantha Crick of Cozad; Allie Cañas of Kearney and grandson Austin Cañas of Gothenburg. Three great granddaughters: Maya, Kyndall and Quinn Rahmann of Kearney. Sister-in-law, Emily (Tom) Hernandez of Kearney; Brothers-in-law Antonio (Ben) Reyes of Kearney and Gilbert Reyes of Minnesota and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by special friend Valente of Mickie's restaurant and childhood friend Joe Herrera of Corpus Christi, TX.

David was preceded in death by his wife, parents, infant son Clemente, brothers Jose Cañas, Ismael Cañas, and sisters Esther Lopez and Rebecca Guerra.

Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Ravi Gudipalli as celebrant. Burial will follow at Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Friday, December 29, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Berryman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David I. Cañas of Cozad passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 86. He&nbsp;was born on October 7, 1937 to Jose and Eremene (Lopez) Cañas in Big Spring, Texas. He was the youngest of 5 children and weighed 3 lbs at birth. While growing up in Texas, he was known as Chay, a name that followed him his whole life. His family traveled back and forth from Texas to Nebraska as migrant farm workers. It was at one of these job locations, the Cañas and Reyes families met. David and Amalia Reyes married on June 10, 1961 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, NE. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary before Amalia passed on December 17, 2016.David was a devout member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He served as a CCD teacher, Eucharistic minister, parish council member and was involved in Cursillo and Legion of Mary. He would set up the hall for Bingo on Thursdays after work and was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus member. He was involved in various fundraisers for the church, including selling Mexican food at Hay Days that raised thousands of dollars for the church.He enjoyed softball and bowling. In 1995, he bowled a 290. For several years, he organized teams for the Mexican American bowling tournament in Omaha and Knights of Columbus bowling tournaments. Later in life, after the bowling alley in Cozad closed, he traveled to Kearney and bowled in a league with other retirees. He had a fondness for chocolate covered peanuts, Fritos, spending countless hours in the shed tinkering, and sitting at the kitchen table, drinking a cup of coffee while reflecting on life with his loved ones. He was very proud of his family and enjoyed going to all his granddaughters’ activities near and far.David worked at Tenneco for several years and retired in 2002. He deeply valued the connections he made with coworkers that turned into lifelong friends.He is survived by 3 daughters and 1 son: Estella Beenblossom (Rex Crisman) of Gothenburg, Raquel (Doug) Crick of Cozad, Arturo Cañas of Cozad, Carmela “Coco” Cañas of Cozad. Five granddaughters: Adrienne (Ryan) Rahmann of Kearney; Alexa Cañas of Hastings, Christian Alanna Cañas of Cozad; Samantha Crick of Cozad; Allie Cañas of Kearney and grandson Austin Cañas of Gothenburg. Three great granddaughters: Maya, Kyndall and Quinn Rahmann of Kearney. Sister-in-law, Emily (Tom) Hernandez of Kearney; Brothers-in-law Antonio (Ben) Reyes of Kearney and Gilbert Reyes of Minnesota and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by special friend Valente of Mickie's restaurant and childhood friend Joe Herrera of Corpus Christi, TX.David was preceded in death by his wife, parents, infant son Clemente, brothers Jose Cañas, Ismael Cañas, and sisters Esther Lopez and Rebecca Guerra.Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Ravi Gudipalli as celebrant. Burial will follow at Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Friday, December 29, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Berryman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David I. Cañas (1937-2023)

&nbsp; &nbsp; Eloise Darlene Farber was born on January 3, 1932 in McCook, Nebraska to William R. and Alvena (Frank) Breitling. &nbsp;She attended school in McCook and was a member of the McCook High School graduating class of 1949. &nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Eloise was united in marriage on April 8, 1951 to Richard “Dick” Farber at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook. &nbsp;The couple made McCook their home and soon welcomed two daughters: Debbie and Terri. &nbsp;Eloise was employed at the YMCA in McCook. &nbsp;She also worked as a dental hygienist for Dr. Lavern Blank, DDS and in later years enjoyed her time visiting with and assisting customers at the Denim N Duds clothing store just west of McCook.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Eloise’s love for baking started at an early age; in high school she worked at the Fallick Bakery in McCook. &nbsp;She would continue to bake her entire adult life, making countless desserts and cakes for area birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and weddings. &nbsp;She also spoiled friends and family with delicious peanut brittle during the holiday season. &nbsp;Eloise shared her baking and cooking skills with her McCook Memorial United Methodist Church Family, where she was a 69 year member and served countless funeral dinners.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Eloise passed away early Friday morning, December 22, 2023 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. &nbsp;She was 91 years of age.

&nbsp; &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dick; and a brother Galen Breitling.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Her memory will live on through her daughters, Debbie (Lee) Ralston of North Platte, Nebraska and Terri (Dave) Winder of McCook; her grandchildren: Becky (Michael), Dennis (Angie), Jill, and Mika (Tom); her great-grandchildren: Madison, Makenzie, Chelcie, Corbin, Jordan, Coleton, Gracie, and Grady; and with her great-great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jett.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and the family will honor Eloise’s wish to have no formal services. &nbsp;A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to a charity of your choice in Eloise’s memory. &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; Eloise Darlene Farber was born on January 3, 1932 in McCook, Nebraska to William R. and Alvena (Frank) Breitling. &nbsp;She attended school in McCook and was a member of the McCook High School graduating class of 1949. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Eloise was united in marriage on April 8, 1951 to Richard “Dick” Farber at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook. &nbsp;The couple made McCook their home and soon welcomed two daughters: Debbie and Terri. &nbsp;Eloise was employed at the YMCA in McCook. &nbsp;She also worked as a dental hygienist for Dr. Lavern Blank, DDS and in later years enjoyed her time visiting with and assisting customers at the Denim N Duds clothing store just west of McCook.&nbsp; &nbsp; Eloise’s love for baking started at an early age; in high school she worked at the Fallick Bakery in McCook. &nbsp;She would continue to bake her entire adult life, making countless desserts and cakes for area birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and weddings. &nbsp;She also spoiled friends and family with delicious peanut brittle during the holiday season. &nbsp;Eloise shared her baking and cooking skills with her McCook Memorial United Methodist Church Family, where she was a 69 year member and served countless funeral dinners.&nbsp; &nbsp; Eloise passed away early Friday morning, December 22, 2023 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. &nbsp;She was 91 years of age.&nbsp; &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dick; and a brother Galen Breitling.&nbsp; &nbsp; Her memory will live on through her daughters, Debbie (Lee) Ralston of North Platte, Nebraska and Terri (Dave) Winder of McCook; her grandchildren: Becky (Michael), Dennis (Angie), Jill, and Mika (Tom); her great-grandchildren: Madison, Makenzie, Chelcie, Corbin, Jordan, Coleton, Gracie, and Grady; and with her great-great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jett.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and the family will honor Eloise’s wish to have no formal services. &nbsp;A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to a charity of your choice in Eloise’s memory. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. &nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Eloise Farber (1932-2023)

Sylvia L. Patterson, age 88, of McCook, passed away on December 25, 2023, at the Hillcrest Care Center of McCook. She was born December 9, 1935, in Culbertson, Nebraska to Harold and Velma (Hock) Pearson.&nbsp;

She attended school in McCook, graduating in 1953. &nbsp;She continued her education taking courses at McCook College. Sylvia met and married George in 1954 in McCook. To this union 2 children were born: Cynthia and Duane.

For Sylvia, what was to be a part-time job at DeGroff’s turned into a full-time job. She devoted 30 years of her life working at DeGroff Department store as manager/buyer of the sewing and gift departments. &nbsp;Sylvia and George took their vacation and visited all the continuous states during their travels except Hawaii and Alaska. They would travel to Canada over Labor Days to fish. She claimed she caught the biggest trout during the trip! &nbsp;Sylvia baked and decorated wedding cakes and many other special cakes. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, playing the accordion, volunteering at the Helping Hands Store and the McCook Food Pantry. Sylvia found time as a busy mom to serve as a Girl Scout Leader.&nbsp;

Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Velma and brother, Stan Pearson.

Sylvia is survived by her husband of 69 years, George of McCook, daughter, Cindy (Stan) Moore of Bartley, son, Duane (Kathy) of Topeka, KS, four grandchildren: Ryan Billington of Omaha, Nick (Danielle) Patterson of North Platte, Joel (Jellissa) Patterson of Greeley, CO, and Courtney (Scott) Lindsay of Arvada, CO; three great grandchildren: Sabian, Rory, and Lucifer, sister, Dolores (Wes) Burk of Stratton, NE, brother, George (Peggy) Pearson of Sun City West.&nbsp;AZ.

The family chose cremation. A book signing will take place on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM. &nbsp;The family will be present from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Inurnment will take place at a future date. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in Sylvia's name to the McCook Food Pantry. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1703714930185.jpeg" alt="Sylvia Patterson" />
 <figcaption>Sylvia Patterson</figcaption>
 </figure>Sylvia L. Patterson, age 88, of McCook, passed away on December 25, 2023, at the Hillcrest Care Center of McCook. She was born December 9, 1935, in Culbertson, Nebraska to Harold and Velma (Hock) Pearson.&nbsp;She attended school in McCook, graduating in 1953. &nbsp;She continued her education taking courses at McCook College. Sylvia met and married George in 1954 in McCook. To this union 2 children were born: Cynthia and Duane.For Sylvia, what was to be a part-time job at DeGroff’s turned into a full-time job. She devoted 30 years of her life working at DeGroff Department store as manager/buyer of the sewing and gift departments. &nbsp;Sylvia and George took their vacation and visited all the continuous states during their travels except Hawaii and Alaska. They would travel to Canada over Labor Days to fish. She claimed she caught the biggest trout during the trip! &nbsp;Sylvia baked and decorated wedding cakes and many other special cakes. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, playing the accordion, volunteering at the Helping Hands Store and the McCook Food Pantry. Sylvia found time as a busy mom to serve as a Girl Scout Leader.&nbsp;Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Velma and brother, Stan Pearson.Sylvia is survived by her husband of 69 years, George of McCook, daughter, Cindy (Stan) Moore of Bartley, son, Duane (Kathy) of Topeka, KS, four grandchildren: Ryan Billington of Omaha, Nick (Danielle) Patterson of North Platte, Joel (Jellissa) Patterson of Greeley, CO, and Courtney (Scott) Lindsay of Arvada, CO; three great grandchildren: Sabian, Rory, and Lucifer, sister, Dolores (Wes) Burk of Stratton, NE, brother, George (Peggy) Pearson of Sun City West.&nbsp;AZ.The family chose cremation. A book signing will take place on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM. &nbsp;The family will be present from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Inurnment will take place at a future date. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in Sylvia's name to the McCook Food Pantry. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Sylvia L. Patterson (1935-2023)

Nora "Norie" Nancy (Campbell) Manners, 92, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed on December 26, 2023 at Hilltop Estates.

Norie was born July 18, 1931, in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of Sidney and Jane "Lily" Campbell.

As a lifetime resident of Gothenburg, NE she graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1949. As a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Gothenburg, NE they had the privilege of officiating her marriage ceremony to Frank "Bob" Manners on May 3, 1951. To this union four children were born: Deborah Kay, Bonnie Kay, Robbi Jo, and Jon Robert. Norie was a long-serving member of the local service industry as a waitress. She loved interacting with customers for over 70 years at various restaurants including Frenchys, The Swede Café, The Randazzle Café and The Homestead. She enjoyed drives through the country in a car or on the back of a motorcycle. Her inner peace and creativity was found working in her garden and deciphering the weekly Jumble Word puzzle.

Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Kay (Marvin) Hurd of Lakewood, CO; Robbi Jo (Steve) McKenney of Rogers, NE; and one son, Jon Robert (Rhonda Fleecs) Manners of North Platte. Grandchildren; Elyce Hurd of Lakewood, CO; Britnie Hurd of Lakewood, CO; Haydon Lira (Levi) of Bellevue, NE; Conor McKenney of Rodgers, NE; along with many extended family and friends.

Norie was preceded in death by husband, Frank Robert Manners, daughter, Bonnie Kay Manners, parents, Sidney and Jane Campbell, brothers, Clarence, Wayne, and Marian Campbell, and her sisters Florence "Sue" McEntire and Mary Campbell.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Wednesday, January 3, 2024, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. with the family present from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, January 4, 2024 at 10:00 am with Pastor David Boyd officiating. &nbsp;

Interment will follow in the Grandview Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. &nbsp;

The service will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Blase-Strauser-Memorial-Chapel-100057264528070/">https://www.facebook.com/p/Blase-Strauser-Memorial-Chapel-100057264528070/</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1703690320367.png" alt="Norie Manners" />
 <figcaption>Norie Manners</figcaption>
 </figure>Nora "Norie" Nancy (Campbell) Manners, 92, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed on December 26, 2023 at Hilltop Estates.Norie was born July 18, 1931, in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of Sidney and Jane "Lily" Campbell.As a lifetime resident of Gothenburg, NE she graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1949. As a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Gothenburg, NE they had the privilege of officiating her marriage ceremony to Frank "Bob" Manners on May 3, 1951. To this union four children were born: Deborah Kay, Bonnie Kay, Robbi Jo, and Jon Robert. Norie was a long-serving member of the local service industry as a waitress. She loved interacting with customers for over 70 years at various restaurants including Frenchys, The Swede Café, The Randazzle Café and The Homestead. She enjoyed drives through the country in a car or on the back of a motorcycle. Her inner peace and creativity was found working in her garden and deciphering the weekly Jumble Word puzzle.Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Kay (Marvin) Hurd of Lakewood, CO; Robbi Jo (Steve) McKenney of Rogers, NE; and one son, Jon Robert (Rhonda Fleecs) Manners of North Platte. Grandchildren; Elyce Hurd of Lakewood, CO; Britnie Hurd of Lakewood, CO; Haydon Lira (Levi) of Bellevue, NE; Conor McKenney of Rodgers, NE; along with many extended family and friends.Norie was preceded in death by husband, Frank Robert Manners, daughter, Bonnie Kay Manners, parents, Sidney and Jane Campbell, brothers, Clarence, Wayne, and Marian Campbell, and her sisters Florence "Sue" McEntire and Mary Campbell.&nbsp;Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Wednesday, January 3, 2024, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. with the family present from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, January 4, 2024 at 10:00 am with Pastor David Boyd officiating. &nbsp;Interment will follow in the Grandview Cemetery.Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. &nbsp;The service will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Blase-Strauser-Memorial-Chapel-100057264528070/">https://www.facebook.com/p/Blase-Strauser-Memorial-Chapel-100057264528070/</a>

Norie Manners (1931-2023)

Lola Mae McNickle, &nbsp;97, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, &nbsp;passed away &nbsp;December 23, 2023 in Gothenburg.

Lola was born outside of Huntley, Nebraska on December 4, 1926 to Roy and Pearl (Blickenstaff) Howsden at the family home on the “Old Tillitson Place.” &nbsp;She attended school in Huntley and graduated from there with the class of 1945.&nbsp;After High School she worked in Orleans and Alma prior to a whirlwind courtship by her first husband and father of five children, Paul F. Dietz. &nbsp; Paul and Lola were married April 6, 1946. Lola and Paul started and raised their family in the Alma and Orleans area before settling in Gothenburg. Paul passed away April 5, 1967.

Lola married Dale McNickle in March of 1970 and made their home in Farnam, Nebraska where they farmed and ranched. &nbsp;They moved to North Platte in 1992 for retirement. &nbsp; Upon Dale’s passing she moved to Gothenburg. &nbsp;Lola was a rock through life’s ups and downs and loved her entire family. &nbsp;She was an avid Husker fan enjoying trips to football games for years and watching basketball and volleyball. &nbsp;She loved her garden where picking weeds helped her to work out her frustrations. &nbsp;She loved cooking, baking bread and birthday cakes. Card games with family and friends, puzzles and reading kept her entertained. &nbsp;Always a practical joker, she loved the “short sheet prank.” &nbsp; She loved animals especially her horses on the farm. &nbsp;A very clean house with everything in its place made her very happy. &nbsp;Lola was easy to visit with and made many friends in the places she lived.&nbsp;

Lola was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Paul and Dale, and infant son Matthew McNickle. Sister Lois Olive; brothers, Loyd Howsden, Lee Howsden; and son-in-law, Bill Thomalla.

She is survived by sons, &nbsp;Paul (Linda) Dietz of Lincoln, NE; &nbsp;Larry (Sandie) Dietz of Fort Collins, CO; &nbsp; Delbert Dietz of Corpus Christi, TX; Carl (Carol) Dietz of Kearney, NE; &nbsp;a daughter, &nbsp;Rita Thomalla (Denny Horst) of Gothenburg; and &nbsp;sister-in-law, Margie Howsden of Alma, NE. &nbsp; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. &nbsp; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. &nbsp; Step daughters Geraldine (Larry) Adler, Bev (Del) VanDerWerff, and their families. &nbsp;Also, special friends Betty Marquardt and George. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Gothenburg Senior Center meals on wheels program.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Friday, December 29, 2023, 1:00 pm - 7 pm. with family present from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. &nbsp;

Services will be held at American Lutheran Church, December 30, 2023 at 10:30 am with Pastor Doug Hjelmstad officiating.&nbsp;Interment will follow in the Orleans Cemetery, Orleans, Nebraska.

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 </figure>Lola Mae McNickle, &nbsp;97, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, &nbsp;passed away &nbsp;December 23, 2023 in Gothenburg.Lola was born outside of Huntley, Nebraska on December 4, 1926 to Roy and Pearl (Blickenstaff) Howsden at the family home on the “Old Tillitson Place.” &nbsp;She attended school in Huntley and graduated from there with the class of 1945.&nbsp;After High School she worked in Orleans and Alma prior to a whirlwind courtship by her first husband and father of five children, Paul F. Dietz. &nbsp; Paul and Lola were married April 6, 1946. Lola and Paul started and raised their family in the Alma and Orleans area before settling in Gothenburg. Paul passed away April 5, 1967.Lola married Dale McNickle in March of 1970 and made their home in Farnam, Nebraska where they farmed and ranched. &nbsp;They moved to North Platte in 1992 for retirement. &nbsp; Upon Dale’s passing she moved to Gothenburg. &nbsp;Lola was a rock through life’s ups and downs and loved her entire family. &nbsp;She was an avid Husker fan enjoying trips to football games for years and watching basketball and volleyball. &nbsp;She loved her garden where picking weeds helped her to work out her frustrations. &nbsp;She loved cooking, baking bread and birthday cakes. Card games with family and friends, puzzles and reading kept her entertained. &nbsp;Always a practical joker, she loved the “short sheet prank.” &nbsp; She loved animals especially her horses on the farm. &nbsp;A very clean house with everything in its place made her very happy. &nbsp;Lola was easy to visit with and made many friends in the places she lived.&nbsp;Lola was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Paul and Dale, and infant son Matthew McNickle. Sister Lois Olive; brothers, Loyd Howsden, Lee Howsden; and son-in-law, Bill Thomalla.She is survived by sons, &nbsp;Paul (Linda) Dietz of Lincoln, NE; &nbsp;Larry (Sandie) Dietz of Fort Collins, CO; &nbsp; Delbert Dietz of Corpus Christi, TX; Carl (Carol) Dietz of Kearney, NE; &nbsp;a daughter, &nbsp;Rita Thomalla (Denny Horst) of Gothenburg; and &nbsp;sister-in-law, Margie Howsden of Alma, NE. &nbsp; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. &nbsp; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. &nbsp; Step daughters Geraldine (Larry) Adler, Bev (Del) VanDerWerff, and their families. &nbsp;Also, special friends Betty Marquardt and George. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Gothenburg Senior Center meals on wheels program.&nbsp;Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Friday, December 29, 2023, 1:00 pm - 7 pm. with family present from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. &nbsp;Services will be held at American Lutheran Church, December 30, 2023 at 10:30 am with Pastor Doug Hjelmstad officiating.&nbsp;Interment will follow in the Orleans Cemetery, Orleans, Nebraska.

Lola Mae McNickle (1926-2023)

&nbsp; Robert Glen Walgren was born May 5, 1931 to Leslie and Lillian (Tatum) Walgren in rural Dundy County, NE.

Robert grew up and attended elementary school in rural Dundy County south of Wauneta and later attended and graduated from Wauneta High School.

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 </figure>&nbsp; Robert Glen Walgren was born May 5, 1931 to Leslie and Lillian (Tatum) Walgren in rural Dundy County, NE.Robert grew up and attended elementary school in rural Dundy County south of Wauneta and later attended and graduated from Wauneta High School.After graduating, Robert worked at the local grocery store until enlisting in the United States Navy.Robert married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Lucille Voorhees on November 11, 1951 at United Methodist Church in Wauneta, NE. For Robert, this marked the date on which he joined the church, a membership that would last for 72 years. After the wedding, the couple moved to San Diego, CA for the Navy.To this union, two sons were born, Rex Alan and Scott Robert both in San Diego, CA. The family moved back to Wauneta in 1954 and Bob went to work at the grocery store. Shortly after his return, Bob partnered with Dwight Hoff and the two formed Hoff’s Grocery.Some years later, Dwight and Robert built Super Foods in Imperial, NE then later divided the partnership where Robert became the sole owner of the Wauneta store and Dwight became sole owner of Super Foods. Robert and his boys proudly owned and operated Walgrens Super Market until 2016.When he wasn’t at the grocery store, Robert enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and poker. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and Blackhawk, CO to try his luck at the slot machines. He enjoyed a great fish fry, founded the Walgren golf tournament in Enders, NE, and he enjoyed fighting fire.Robert loved his community and enjoyed giving back where and when he could. He was a proud member of the Wauneta Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years, he also served as Mayor of Wauneta, was on the town board, the school board, was a Mason and participated in poker club. He found time to open Steakout Restaurant in downtown Wauneta because he just felt like the town needed a restaurant on Main Street. He enjoyed a good Limerick and he made the world’s best Bologna. A secret that Scott carries to this day. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Sharon; his sons, Rex (Kathy) and Scott (Karen); grandchildren, Jamie Wiess, Jeremy Walgren, step grandsons, Carson and Chris Watt, Raenelle Thoms, Michael and Daniel Gardner and Renae Watkins; 17 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Robert was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Keith, Janice, Evelyn, Lucille, Maxine and Everett; and granddaughter, Katie Watt-Bradbury. Visitation will be held Tuesday December 26 from 4:00-6:00 P.M (MT) at Liewer Funeral Home in Wauneta. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday December 27 at 10:30 A.M. (MT) at Wauneta Methodist Church with Rev. Brian Loy officiating. Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, NE.Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wauneta VFD, Wauneta Senior Center or Wauneta Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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