James Richard Bryan, loving husband, and father of two, grandfather of four, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023, at the age of 77. Jim was born on May 24, 1945, to Mabel (Zoerb) and Richard Bryan in San Luis Obispo, California. He grew up in the Callaway/Oconto, Nebraska area, raised by his mother and stepfather, Barney Ward.

Jim graduated from Callaway High School and then went on to get his Bachelors of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska. While at university, he met the love of his life, Dixie Miller. He always said that it would be a cold day in hell before he married and on December 28, 1968- it was, with three feet of snow on the ground and more coming down. They started their life together in Lincoln but soon moved to Cambridge, Nebraska as he got the position of Ag Representative Loan Officer at the First National Bank. After banking, he began farming and ranching with Dixie’s father in Wilsonville, Nebraska. He did this for many years enjoying what he had grown up with. He moved his family to Lexington, Nebraska in the late 80’s, where he once again worked as a loan officer at American charter then at IBP/Tyson working in quality control before finally retiring.

Jim always loved horses and had many throughout his life, at one time having 35. He and Dixie enjoyed raising paint and quarter horses, selling them all over the country and even to Mexico. He definitely loved horse trading and made many friends doing so. He was involved in several horse related activities/ hobbies throughout his life as well. He was a 4-H leader, member of the Wilsonville Saddle club, and the Plum Creekers Riding Club. He participated in the 1993 re-ride of the Pony Express and enjoyed many trail rides, horse shows and horse sales, several times to the Denver Stock show. Jim was a cowboy. Rarely was he seen without his boots, hat, and belt complete with a nice buckle. He had quite the collection of all these items and enjoyed sharing his hobby of collecting with his children and grandchildren.

Jim’s kindness and sense of humor were evident in his life and for which he will best be remembered- he never knew a stranger. He and Dixie opened their home and hearts to many a person who needed a little help on their life journey. The positive influence he had on all who knew him and the love and laughter he created with the jokes he told will be his legacy.

Jim is preceded in death by his mother, Mabel, stepfather, Barney, biological father, Richard, parents-in-law, RV and Ellen, sister-in-law, Nancy and brothers-in-law, Darrel, Craig and Joel.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dixie of Oconto; daughter, Heather (James) Drummond of Dexter, MI; son, Clifford (Cristy) Bryan of Oconto; his beloved grandchildren, Hannah, Noah, Corin, and Caleb; his sisters-in-law, Marlene and Joanne, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Callaway Community Church in Callaway, Nebraska.

Inurnment will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Oconto Cemetery in Oconto, Nebraska.

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

<figure>
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 </figure>James Richard Bryan, loving husband, and father of two, grandfather of four, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023, at the age of 77. Jim was born on May 24, 1945, to Mabel (Zoerb) and Richard Bryan in San Luis Obispo, California. He grew up in the Callaway/Oconto, Nebraska area, raised by his mother and stepfather, Barney Ward.Jim graduated from Callaway High School and then went on to get his Bachelors of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska. While at university, he met the love of his life, Dixie Miller. He always said that it would be a cold day in hell before he married and on December 28, 1968- it was, with three feet of snow on the ground and more coming down. They started their life together in Lincoln but soon moved to Cambridge, Nebraska as he got the position of Ag Representative Loan Officer at the First National Bank. After banking, he began farming and ranching with Dixie’s father in Wilsonville, Nebraska. He did this for many years enjoying what he had grown up with. He moved his family to Lexington, Nebraska in the late 80’s, where he once again worked as a loan officer at American charter then at IBP/Tyson working in quality control before finally retiring.Jim always loved horses and had many throughout his life, at one time having 35. He and Dixie enjoyed raising paint and quarter horses, selling them all over the country and even to Mexico. He definitely loved horse trading and made many friends doing so. He was involved in several horse related activities/ hobbies throughout his life as well. He was a 4-H leader, member of the Wilsonville Saddle club, and the Plum Creekers Riding Club. He participated in the 1993 re-ride of the Pony Express and enjoyed many trail rides, horse shows and horse sales, several times to the Denver Stock show. Jim was a cowboy. Rarely was he seen without his boots, hat, and belt complete with a nice buckle. He had quite the collection of all these items and enjoyed sharing his hobby of collecting with his children and grandchildren.Jim’s kindness and sense of humor were evident in his life and for which he will best be remembered- he never knew a stranger. He and Dixie opened their home and hearts to many a person who needed a little help on their life journey. The positive influence he had on all who knew him and the love and laughter he created with the jokes he told will be his legacy.Jim is preceded in death by his mother, Mabel, stepfather, Barney, biological father, Richard, parents-in-law, RV and Ellen, sister-in-law, Nancy and brothers-in-law, Darrel, Craig and Joel.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dixie of Oconto; daughter, Heather (James) Drummond of Dexter, MI; son, Clifford (Cristy) Bryan of Oconto; his beloved grandchildren, Hannah, Noah, Corin, and Caleb; his sisters-in-law, Marlene and Joanne, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Callaway Community Church in Callaway, Nebraska.Inurnment will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Oconto Cemetery in Oconto, Nebraska.Timm-Reynolds-Love in Callaway is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

James R Bryan (1945-2023)

Bonnie Jo Leonhardt, 92, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Linden Court.

Bonnie was born on June 6, 1931 in Elk City, OK the daughter of Joe W. and Myrtle (Eddins) Smith. &nbsp;She grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1949. She worked as a bookkeeper at McDonald State Bank from 1950 to 1959. She was married on January 30th, 1955 to Robert “Bob” A. Leonhardt and together they had three children. She was a full-time homemaker and helper to her husband, who was a farmer and rancher. &nbsp;

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, and the GO chapter of P.E.O. &nbsp;Her special interests included gardening, canning, freezing and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren compete in sports and dance. Bonnie lived her entire life in the country attending rural schools and being involved in agriculture. She was a wonderful cook and no one went away from her house hungry.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Jerry Leonhardt of Peoria, IL; daughters, Sandra Kilgore of Lincoln, and Kendra (Jeff) Driggs of North Platte; grandchildren, Quin (Jaime) Kilgore of Bellevue, Cole (Kacie) Kilgore of Gretna, and Alyssa Driggs and Chesney Tatman of Lincoln; great-granddaughter, Jorie Kilgore; brother, Bill Smith of North Platte; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob; son-in-law Kirk, and brothers, Ray, LeRoy, Dayton, Scott Smith, and Ron Rains.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell with Micah Dunn of 1st UMC officiating. &nbsp;The memorial book will be available to sign from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 22nd at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Bonnie Jo Leonhardt, 92, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Linden Court.Bonnie was born on June 6, 1931 in Elk City, OK the daughter of Joe W. and Myrtle (Eddins) Smith. &nbsp;She grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1949. She worked as a bookkeeper at McDonald State Bank from 1950 to 1959. She was married on January 30th, 1955 to Robert “Bob” A. Leonhardt and together they had three children. She was a full-time homemaker and helper to her husband, who was a farmer and rancher. &nbsp;She was a member of First United Methodist Church, and the GO chapter of P.E.O. &nbsp;Her special interests included gardening, canning, freezing and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren compete in sports and dance. Bonnie lived her entire life in the country attending rural schools and being involved in agriculture. She was a wonderful cook and no one went away from her house hungry.Those left to cherish her memory are son, Jerry Leonhardt of Peoria, IL; daughters, Sandra Kilgore of Lincoln, and Kendra (Jeff) Driggs of North Platte; grandchildren, Quin (Jaime) Kilgore of Bellevue, Cole (Kacie) Kilgore of Gretna, and Alyssa Driggs and Chesney Tatman of Lincoln; great-granddaughter, Jorie Kilgore; brother, Bill Smith of North Platte; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband Bob; son-in-law Kirk, and brothers, Ray, LeRoy, Dayton, Scott Smith, and Ron Rains.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell with Micah Dunn of 1st UMC officiating. &nbsp;The memorial book will be available to sign from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 22nd at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for future designation.&nbsp;

Bonnie Jo Leonhardt (1931-2023)

Shawn Porter, age 50, of North Platte, NE passed away June 12, 2023, in Englewood, CO.

Funeral Service will be Friday, June 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com.

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 </figure>Shawn Porter, age 50, of North Platte, NE passed away June 12, 2023, in Englewood, CO.Funeral Service will be Friday, June 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com.

Shawn Porter (1972-2023)

Woodrow F. Harper of Paxton, Nebraska passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Emerald Care and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska at the age of 80. Woodrow was born February 2, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to Woodrow and Marjorie (Thomas) Harper. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Lorraine. Survivors include his daughter, Valerie (Greg) Ring of NC; grandson, Timothy (Miranda) Myers of KS; 2 great grandchildren, Jackson and Avery both of KS; sister Debie (John) Winter of KS; niece, Jennifer (Charlie) Guth and their children, CJ and Tyler, all of GA; and numerous friends and extended family.&nbsp;

A memorial service will be held Friday, June 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Harvey Pierce officiating. Memorials are suggested to the family.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Woodrow F. Harper of Paxton, Nebraska passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Emerald Care and Rehab in Cozad, Nebraska at the age of 80. Woodrow was born February 2, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to Woodrow and Marjorie (Thomas) Harper. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Lorraine. Survivors include his daughter, Valerie (Greg) Ring of NC; grandson, Timothy (Miranda) Myers of KS; 2 great grandchildren, Jackson and Avery both of KS; sister Debie (John) Winter of KS; niece, Jennifer (Charlie) Guth and their children, CJ and Tyler, all of GA; and numerous friends and extended family.&nbsp;A memorial service will be held Friday, June 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Harvey Pierce officiating. Memorials are suggested to the family.&nbsp;

Woodrow Fred Harper (1943-2023)

&nbsp; Vincent DePaul Sis, 86, of Stratton, Nebraska, departed this world on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center, North Platte, NE with family by his side. Vincent was born July 19, 1936, in Stratton, NE, to Joseph F. and Anastasia (Daisy) Sabatka Sis. He was the youngest of seven children. Vincent attended school at Prairie View through the eighth grade, and went on to Atwood High School, graduating with the class of 1955. In the fall of 1955, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, the same as his father and three older brothers. He was stationed in Hawaii and served actively until 1957. Vincent then served in the Army Reserve until being honorably discharged in 1961. After his active service, Vincent moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, for a short few months. He then returned home to the Stratton area, after a phone call from his older brother Bernard, to start a lifelong career of farming and ranching. Bernard passed away in 2003, and Vincent continued the farming and ranching operation with his Sister-In-Law, Delpha, two nephews, Jarett and Jeremy, and Son, Joel. He was active with the farm if not in body, but in mind all the way till his passing. In 1975, Vincent met the love of his life and future wife Melissa Ann Ross in Stratton, NE. Vincent and Melissa were married on May 28, 1977, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church rural Atwood, Kansas. Two boys blessed this union: Justin Michael, in 1978, and Joel Matthew in 1981. Vincent and Melissa were married for 43 years, until her passing in 2020. In December 2003 grandson, Ainsley Richard, was welcomed into the family, followed by Stetson Riley, in 2008. Vincent was a life long Catholic, being a member of St. John Nepomucene, of rural Atwood, KS, then St. Joseph Catholic Church of Stratton, NE in 1977. He loved the Lord and faithfully attended Mass until his health prevented his attendance. Vincent continued viewing Mass on television every day. Though he had many health problems through his later years he always put his trust in the Lord. Vincent was lifelong member of FCSLA (formerly, Catholic Workmen) His memberships also included the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Melissa, Son, Justin, brothers, Albert, Bernard, Joseph (Theresa), sisters, Beatrice (Norbert) Schummer, Josephine (Raymond) Horinek, and Thresa, in infancy. Mother-In-Law, June Ross, brothers-in-law, Ron Boardman, and Robert Ross, sister-in-law, Marcia Ehmke, Nephews, Leonard and Lavern Schummer, and niece, Loretta (Richard) Wiess. Those left to mourn his passing are his son, Joel of Stratton, NE, sisters-in-law, Delpha Sis, of Atwood, KS, Norma Stanley of Plattsmouth, NE, Shirley Boardman, of Seward, NE, Diane Ross of Murray, NE, brother-in-law, Gary Ehmke, of Syracuse, NE. Daughter-In-Law, Tasha (Aaron) Schroder, of North Platte, NE. grandsons, Ainsley Schroder and Stetson Schroder of North Platte, NE. close friends, Sandy Thompson and Donna K. Many nieces, nephews, cousins. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Friday morning, June 16, 2023, 10:30 A.M. (CT) at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratton, NE with Father Matthew Eickhoff celebrant. Interment will follow at St John Nepomucene Catholic Cemetery, rural Atwood, KS., with full military honors. A rosary will be recited Friday morning, June 16, 2023, 9:30 A.M. (CT) at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Stratton, NE Visitation will be held Friday morning, June 16, 2023, starting at 8:00 A.M. (CT) at the St. Joseph Catholic, Stratton, NE. A memorial, In Vincent’s memory, has been suggested to the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Stratton, NE. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com. Benkelman Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Vincent DePaul Sis, 86, of Stratton, Nebraska, departed this world on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center, North Platte, NE with family by his side. Vincent was born July 19, 1936, in Stratton, NE, to Joseph F. and Anastasia (Daisy) Sabatka Sis. He was the youngest of seven children. Vincent attended school at Prairie View through the eighth grade, and went on to Atwood High School, graduating with the class of 1955. In the fall of 1955, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, the same as his father and three older brothers. He was stationed in Hawaii and served actively until 1957. Vincent then served in the Army Reserve until being honorably discharged in 1961. After his active service, Vincent moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, for a short few months. He then returned home to the Stratton area, after a phone call from his older brother Bernard, to start a lifelong career of farming and ranching. Bernard passed away in 2003, and Vincent continued the farming and ranching operation with his Sister-In-Law, Delpha, two nephews, Jarett and Jeremy, and Son, Joel. He was active with the farm if not in body, but in mind all the way till his passing. In 1975, Vincent met the love of his life and future wife Melissa Ann Ross in Stratton, NE. Vincent and Melissa were married on May 28, 1977, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church rural Atwood, Kansas. Two boys blessed this union: Justin Michael, in 1978, and Joel Matthew in 1981. Vincent and Melissa were married for 43 years, until her passing in 2020. In December 2003 grandson, Ainsley Richard, was welcomed into the family, followed by Stetson Riley, in 2008. Vincent was a life long Catholic, being a member of St. John Nepomucene, of rural Atwood, KS, then St. Joseph Catholic Church of Stratton, NE in 1977. He loved the Lord and faithfully attended Mass until his health prevented his attendance. Vincent continued viewing Mass on television every day. Though he had many health problems through his later years he always put his trust in the Lord. Vincent was lifelong member of FCSLA (formerly, Catholic Workmen) His memberships also included the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Melissa, Son, Justin, brothers, Albert, Bernard, Joseph (Theresa), sisters, Beatrice (Norbert) Schummer, Josephine (Raymond) Horinek, and Thresa, in infancy. Mother-In-Law, June Ross, brothers-in-law, Ron Boardman, and Robert Ross, sister-in-law, Marcia Ehmke, Nephews, Leonard and Lavern Schummer, and niece, Loretta (Richard) Wiess. Those left to mourn his passing are his son, Joel of Stratton, NE, sisters-in-law, Delpha Sis, of Atwood, KS, Norma Stanley of Plattsmouth, NE, Shirley Boardman, of Seward, NE, Diane Ross of Murray, NE, brother-in-law, Gary Ehmke, of Syracuse, NE. Daughter-In-Law, Tasha (Aaron) Schroder, of North Platte, NE. grandsons, Ainsley Schroder and Stetson Schroder of North Platte, NE. close friends, Sandy Thompson and Donna K. Many nieces, nephews, cousins. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Friday morning, June 16, 2023, 10:30 A.M. (CT) at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratton, NE with Father Matthew Eickhoff celebrant. Interment will follow at St John Nepomucene Catholic Cemetery, rural Atwood, KS., with full military honors. A rosary will be recited Friday morning, June 16, 2023, 9:30 A.M. (CT) at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Stratton, NE Visitation will be held Friday morning, June 16, 2023, starting at 8:00 A.M. (CT) at the St. Joseph Catholic, Stratton, NE. A memorial, In Vincent’s memory, has been suggested to the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Stratton, NE. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com. Benkelman Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vincent D Sis (1936-2023)

Vickie L. Williams, 66, of Ogallala, passed away on June 13, 2023, at Kearney Regional Hospital.

Vickie was born on July 10, 1956, in Ogallala, NE, to Dale and Irene (Pierce) Wood. She graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1974 and subsequently attended Mid-Plains Community College.

On April 8, 1978, she married William "Bill" Williams at the Methodist Church in Ogallala. Their union was blessed with two daughters, Amy and Katie.

Vickie worked as a secretary for a cable TV office for a few years before working at TRW, which later became American Shizuki, for several years before her progressive kidney disease necessitated a change in her life. In 2010, Vickie received a kidney transplant from UCHealth in Aurora, CO.

Vickie cherished every moment with her grandchildren, thoroughly enjoying their company and engaging in various activities together. Among her favorite pastimes was playing games, with crossword puzzles holding a special place in her heart. Being a grandmother for 11 years, she embraced the role wholeheartedly and found immense joy in it. Vickie possessed a compassionate nature and demonstrated abundant love for those around her.

The past 11 years had been challenging due to her health, requiring her to rely on oxygen for extended periods. Finally, on Tuesday morning, her faith became sight. "It doesn't matter where you go in life, what you do, or what you have... it's who you have beside you."

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Cheryl.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Bill Williams of Ogallala; daughters Amy and Matt Hodgson of Kearney, and Katie and Albert Sanders of Waldorf, MD; three grandsons, William, Owen, and Henry Hodgson; brother Randy and Sally Wood of Littlestown, PA; sister Teresa and Jim Bame of Centennial, CO; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation in Vickie's memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 1:30 PM at GracePoint Church in Ogallala, with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
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 </figure>Vickie L. Williams, 66, of Ogallala, passed away on June 13, 2023, at Kearney Regional Hospital.Vickie was born on July 10, 1956, in Ogallala, NE, to Dale and Irene (Pierce) Wood. She graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1974 and subsequently attended Mid-Plains Community College.On April 8, 1978, she married William "Bill" Williams at the Methodist Church in Ogallala. Their union was blessed with two daughters, Amy and Katie.Vickie worked as a secretary for a cable TV office for a few years before working at TRW, which later became American Shizuki, for several years before her progressive kidney disease necessitated a change in her life. In 2010, Vickie received a kidney transplant from UCHealth in Aurora, CO.Vickie cherished every moment with her grandchildren, thoroughly enjoying their company and engaging in various activities together. Among her favorite pastimes was playing games, with crossword puzzles holding a special place in her heart. Being a grandmother for 11 years, she embraced the role wholeheartedly and found immense joy in it. Vickie possessed a compassionate nature and demonstrated abundant love for those around her.The past 11 years had been challenging due to her health, requiring her to rely on oxygen for extended periods. Finally, on Tuesday morning, her faith became sight. "It doesn't matter where you go in life, what you do, or what you have... it's who you have beside you."Vickie was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Cheryl.Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Bill Williams of Ogallala; daughters Amy and Matt Hodgson of Kearney, and Katie and Albert Sanders of Waldorf, MD; three grandsons, William, Owen, and Henry Hodgson; brother Randy and Sally Wood of Littlestown, PA; sister Teresa and Jim Bame of Centennial, CO; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.Memorials are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation in Vickie's memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 1:30 PM at GracePoint Church in Ogallala, with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.Prairie Hills Funeral Home Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

Vickie L. Williams (1956-2023)

Carol Hansen age 73 of Broken Bow, NE passed away June 9, 2023, at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island, NE.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 10:00 am at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Kathy Salts PMA officiating. Inurnment will be in the Litchfield Cemetery at Litchfield, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Carol J. Kirk Hansen was born May 19, 1950, in Broken Bow, NE to Charles Delbert and Arle (Hamilton) Kirk. Carol grew up in the Ansley area. On January 26, 1967, Carol was united in marriage to Earl Gene Hansen in Lexington, NE. The couple lived in Ansley, then moved and made their home in Broken Bow. To this union two daughters were born: Alnetta and Christina.

Carol worked for Tumbleweed Café, Dog N’ Suds, and then BD where she worked until retirement in 1991, due to health issues. In 2012 Carol had a kidney transplant.

Carol enjoyed camping, country western music, baby sitting, and crocheting.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Arle, seven siblings: Betty, Shirley, Ivan, Jim, Melvin, “Bub” (Delbert), and Irene, and infants Earl Hansen and Janet Hansen.

Carol is survived by her husband Earl of Broken Bow, daughters Alnetta (Steve) Effenbeck of North Platte and Christina Lenstrom of Broken Bow, grandson Marcus Allen Lenstrom, siblings Edna Ideen of Lincoln, Phyllis Predmore of North Platte, Barbara (Virgil) Johnson of Berwyn, and Perry (Mary) Kirk of Hazard.

<figure>
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 </figure>Carol Hansen age 73 of Broken Bow, NE passed away June 9, 2023, at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island, NE.Memorial Services will be Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 10:00 am at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Kathy Salts PMA officiating. Inurnment will be in the Litchfield Cemetery at Litchfield, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Carol J. Kirk Hansen was born May 19, 1950, in Broken Bow, NE to Charles Delbert and Arle (Hamilton) Kirk. Carol grew up in the Ansley area. On January 26, 1967, Carol was united in marriage to Earl Gene Hansen in Lexington, NE. The couple lived in Ansley, then moved and made their home in Broken Bow. To this union two daughters were born: Alnetta and Christina.Carol worked for Tumbleweed Café, Dog N’ Suds, and then BD where she worked until retirement in 1991, due to health issues. In 2012 Carol had a kidney transplant.Carol enjoyed camping, country western music, baby sitting, and crocheting.Carol was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Arle, seven siblings: Betty, Shirley, Ivan, Jim, Melvin, “Bub” (Delbert), and Irene, and infants Earl Hansen and Janet Hansen.Carol is survived by her husband Earl of Broken Bow, daughters Alnetta (Steve) Effenbeck of North Platte and Christina Lenstrom of Broken Bow, grandson Marcus Allen Lenstrom, siblings Edna Ideen of Lincoln, Phyllis Predmore of North Platte, Barbara (Virgil) Johnson of Berwyn, and Perry (Mary) Kirk of Hazard.

Carol Hansen (1950-2023)

Muriel Shea, 90, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad.&nbsp;

Muriel was born on December 20, 1932 in rural Callaway, Nebraska welcomed by her parents Ralph and Opal Anderson and two older brothers, Donald Gale and Dwight Ashley. In the following years, two siblings, Carolyn Colleen (Lichtenwalter) and Alan Andy joined the family. Her early years were in Roten Valley. She went through 8th grade in District 119 and graduated from Cozad High School in 1949.&nbsp;

She started her teaching career in rural Custer and Dawson counties. On May 2, 1952 she married Richard Doyle Shea of Oconto, NE. They spent two years in Ft. Riley, Kansas and then moved north of Cozad where they farmed for a decade. &nbsp;They had three children: Susan Elizabeth (Burch), Judy Ann and Frances Doyle. &nbsp;In 1964 she returned to teaching in rural Lexington and joined Pershing Elementary School in 1970. She retired in 1995.&nbsp;

The central joys of her life were family and teaching. Outside of those roles she was a notorious quilter and frequent traveler throughout the United States and abroad. Locally, she was active in the Methodist church and enjoyed her many groups: quilting, book clubs, Scrabble, the Pepto Bismol Kids 4-H club, and PEO, and she could often be spotted at water aerobics. &nbsp;Many, many family members, students and friends were lucky enough to enjoy her baked goods, especially her bread.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and two older brothers.&nbsp;

She is survived by her brother Alan Anderson and sister Carolyn Lichtenwalter, three children: Susan Burch, Judy Shea and John Norcini, Doyle Shea and Georgiann Kline; four grandchildren, Brandy and her husband Todd Fogarty, Brent Burch, Shea Norcini, and Michael Norcini; and three great grandchildren, Delaney, Brogan and McKeon Fogarty.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Funeral Services will be on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Pastor Velma Tim, officiating.

Graveside Services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Oconto, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Public Library or Donor’s Choice.

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

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 </figure>Muriel Shea, 90, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad.&nbsp;Muriel was born on December 20, 1932 in rural Callaway, Nebraska welcomed by her parents Ralph and Opal Anderson and two older brothers, Donald Gale and Dwight Ashley. In the following years, two siblings, Carolyn Colleen (Lichtenwalter) and Alan Andy joined the family. Her early years were in Roten Valley. She went through 8th grade in District 119 and graduated from Cozad High School in 1949.&nbsp;She started her teaching career in rural Custer and Dawson counties. On May 2, 1952 she married Richard Doyle Shea of Oconto, NE. They spent two years in Ft. Riley, Kansas and then moved north of Cozad where they farmed for a decade. &nbsp;They had three children: Susan Elizabeth (Burch), Judy Ann and Frances Doyle. &nbsp;In 1964 she returned to teaching in rural Lexington and joined Pershing Elementary School in 1970. She retired in 1995.&nbsp;The central joys of her life were family and teaching. Outside of those roles she was a notorious quilter and frequent traveler throughout the United States and abroad. Locally, she was active in the Methodist church and enjoyed her many groups: quilting, book clubs, Scrabble, the Pepto Bismol Kids 4-H club, and PEO, and she could often be spotted at water aerobics. &nbsp;Many, many family members, students and friends were lucky enough to enjoy her baked goods, especially her bread.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and two older brothers.&nbsp;She is survived by her brother Alan Anderson and sister Carolyn Lichtenwalter, three children: Susan Burch, Judy Shea and John Norcini, Doyle Shea and Georgiann Kline; four grandchildren, Brandy and her husband Todd Fogarty, Brent Burch, Shea Norcini, and Michael Norcini; and three great grandchildren, Delaney, Brogan and McKeon Fogarty.Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.Funeral Services will be on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Pastor Velma Tim, officiating.Graveside Services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Oconto, Nebraska.In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Public Library or Donor’s Choice.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Muriel R Shea (1932-2023)

Burton "Butch" Mires, age 79, of McCook, Nebraska., passed away at his home on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born in Baker, Oregon on February 4, 1944, to Elmer and Marjorie (Fitzgerald) Mires. &nbsp;Butch’s father worked for the railroad and the family lived in Oregon, Wyoming, and Nebraska during his childhood years. &nbsp;The family moved to North Platte where Butch graduated from North Platte High School in 1962. Butch worked in Denver, CO for a shoe store prior to entering the United States Army in May of 1965. &nbsp;He was stationed in Germany and was Honorably Discharged on May 9, 1967. &nbsp;Upon his return to Denver, Butch met a young teacher, Mary Jane Prochazka. The couple was wed on June 21, 1969, at St Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Atwood, KS. The couple moved to McCook in 1979. &nbsp;Butch was employed by the McCook Gazette for 25 years, then he worked for Sears Retail Store for 12 more years.&nbsp;

Butch was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Optimist Club, and the McCook Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, and the outdoors. &nbsp;He considered Mary Jane his best friend. &nbsp;They loved spending time together, whether it was for a ride around town, the country, or to Barnett Park. Butch loved to work in his yard and take care of his garden. They enjoyed time spent with son, Jon and family in Colorado. &nbsp;Butch loved life. He always had a good sense of humor and never knew a stranger.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Marjorie; brother, Terry Mires; grandparents, Mildred and William Fitzgerald, Carrie and Elmer Burton Mires Sr; brothers-in law, James Prochazka, George Krahe, and William Tolly.&nbsp;

Butch is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Mires of McCook; son, Jonathan and wife, Whitney; two grandsons, Elijah and Asher; sister, Jan Tolly of Wausau, WI; sisters-in-law, Betty Mires of Petersburg, IN; Patricia Prochazka of Atwood, KS and Janet Krahe of Topeka, KS; many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

The family has chosen cremation. &nbsp;The family will greet friends Sunday from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. &nbsp;Rosary will be recited at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel on June 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM with Father Bernard Kimminau officiating. &nbsp;A private Mass of Christian Burial will be on June 19, 2023. &nbsp;Following Mass, a private family inurnment will take place at Memorial Park. &nbsp;Military Honors will be conducted by the Nebraska National Guard Honor Detail to honor Butch’s service to his country. Family has asked that In Lieu of Flowers, a memorial will be established in Butch's name to be designated in the future. Friends may leave online condolences at hermannfh.com. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Burton "Butch" Mires, age 79, of McCook, Nebraska., passed away at his home on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born in Baker, Oregon on February 4, 1944, to Elmer and Marjorie (Fitzgerald) Mires. &nbsp;Butch’s father worked for the railroad and the family lived in Oregon, Wyoming, and Nebraska during his childhood years. &nbsp;The family moved to North Platte where Butch graduated from North Platte High School in 1962. Butch worked in Denver, CO for a shoe store prior to entering the United States Army in May of 1965. &nbsp;He was stationed in Germany and was Honorably Discharged on May 9, 1967. &nbsp;Upon his return to Denver, Butch met a young teacher, Mary Jane Prochazka. The couple was wed on June 21, 1969, at St Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Atwood, KS. The couple moved to McCook in 1979. &nbsp;Butch was employed by the McCook Gazette for 25 years, then he worked for Sears Retail Store for 12 more years.&nbsp;Butch was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Optimist Club, and the McCook Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, and the outdoors. &nbsp;He considered Mary Jane his best friend. &nbsp;They loved spending time together, whether it was for a ride around town, the country, or to Barnett Park. Butch loved to work in his yard and take care of his garden. They enjoyed time spent with son, Jon and family in Colorado. &nbsp;Butch loved life. He always had a good sense of humor and never knew a stranger.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Marjorie; brother, Terry Mires; grandparents, Mildred and William Fitzgerald, Carrie and Elmer Burton Mires Sr; brothers-in law, James Prochazka, George Krahe, and William Tolly.&nbsp;Butch is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Mires of McCook; son, Jonathan and wife, Whitney; two grandsons, Elijah and Asher; sister, Jan Tolly of Wausau, WI; sisters-in-law, Betty Mires of Petersburg, IN; Patricia Prochazka of Atwood, KS and Janet Krahe of Topeka, KS; many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;The family has chosen cremation. &nbsp;The family will greet friends Sunday from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. &nbsp;Rosary will be recited at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel on June 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM with Father Bernard Kimminau officiating. &nbsp;A private Mass of Christian Burial will be on June 19, 2023. &nbsp;Following Mass, a private family inurnment will take place at Memorial Park. &nbsp;Military Honors will be conducted by the Nebraska National Guard Honor Detail to honor Butch’s service to his country. Family has asked that In Lieu of Flowers, a memorial will be established in Butch's name to be designated in the future. Friends may leave online condolences at hermannfh.com. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Burton "Butch" Alan Mires (1944-2023)

Dolores Castle, 93, of Gering, formerly of Chappell passed away early Friday morning, June 9, 2023 at Heritage Estates in Gering.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Chappell United Methodist Church with Riaan Nel officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Chappell Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Friday afternoon at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Chappell.

Memorials in Dolores’ name can be made to the family for later designation.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the Castle family.

Dolores May (Brown)Castle was born on February 13, 1930 in Lakeside, NE to Thomas and Mabel (Sharp) Brown. Dolores grew up in the hard times of the 1930's in Keya Paha County. The family lived in Springview, NE until her father’s death in 1958.

Dolores married Dan Davis in 1948 and moved later to Chadron, NE where they lived until 1963. Four children were born while she lived in Chadron: Dan, Debbie, Darrel, and Diana. In 1963 the family moved to Chappell, NE where Dolores had a number of jobs beginning with being a seamstress at the local dry cleaners.&nbsp; Later she took a job managing the Chappell Livestock sale barn office for many years.

After a divorce, Dolores married Wilmer Castle. They made a life in Chappell until his death in 1990.&nbsp; Dolores served as Deuel County Treasurer and later worked for Leprino Cheese as a lab worker. After "retiring" from this job at age 65, she went to work at Chappell Drug and was secretary for the Methodist Church and treasurer for the Senior Center. She retired for good at age 85...she always said that it kept her mind sharp to keep busy working.&nbsp; And it did until the insidious disease, Dementia/Alzheimer’s, took it from her.

Dolores loved to play golf, playing cards and working crossword puzzles and was an avid reader.&nbsp; Her favorite times were watching her Huskers and visiting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dolores is survived by her sons; Dan (Mary) Davis, and Darrel (Jenny) Davis and daughters; Debbie Davis (Gary Short), Diana Hillyer; grandchildren, Skylar (Sharon) Hillyer, Wes (Ashley) Hillyer, Amy Gabrielle and Lacey Short (Mike Minor); 12 great-grandchildren, sister Carmelita Edwards and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wilmer Castle, brothers Gerald, Willard and Clifford Brown, sisters Eva Brown, Virginia Grooms, Hazel Lolly, and Norma Bartlett and a still-born daughter.

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 </figure>Dolores Castle, 93, of Gering, formerly of Chappell passed away early Friday morning, June 9, 2023 at Heritage Estates in Gering.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Chappell United Methodist Church with Riaan Nel officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Chappell Cemetery.Visitation will be held 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Friday afternoon at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Chappell.Memorials in Dolores’ name can be made to the family for later designation.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the Castle family.Dolores May (Brown)Castle was born on February 13, 1930 in Lakeside, NE to Thomas and Mabel (Sharp) Brown. Dolores grew up in the hard times of the 1930's in Keya Paha County. The family lived in Springview, NE until her father’s death in 1958.Dolores married Dan Davis in 1948 and moved later to Chadron, NE where they lived until 1963. Four children were born while she lived in Chadron: Dan, Debbie, Darrel, and Diana. In 1963 the family moved to Chappell, NE where Dolores had a number of jobs beginning with being a seamstress at the local dry cleaners.&nbsp; Later she took a job managing the Chappell Livestock sale barn office for many years.After a divorce, Dolores married Wilmer Castle. They made a life in Chappell until his death in 1990.&nbsp; Dolores served as Deuel County Treasurer and later worked for Leprino Cheese as a lab worker. After "retiring" from this job at age 65, she went to work at Chappell Drug and was secretary for the Methodist Church and treasurer for the Senior Center. She retired for good at age 85...she always said that it kept her mind sharp to keep busy working.&nbsp; And it did until the insidious disease, Dementia/Alzheimer’s, took it from her.Dolores loved to play golf, playing cards and working crossword puzzles and was an avid reader.&nbsp; Her favorite times were watching her Huskers and visiting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Dolores is survived by her sons; Dan (Mary) Davis, and Darrel (Jenny) Davis and daughters; Debbie Davis (Gary Short), Diana Hillyer; grandchildren, Skylar (Sharon) Hillyer, Wes (Ashley) Hillyer, Amy Gabrielle and Lacey Short (Mike Minor); 12 great-grandchildren, sister Carmelita Edwards and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wilmer Castle, brothers Gerald, Willard and Clifford Brown, sisters Eva Brown, Virginia Grooms, Hazel Lolly, and Norma Bartlett and a still-born daughter.

Dolores Castle (1930-2023)

&nbsp; Merrit Ray Gilmore, 45 years, of Arlington, NE, passed away, June 12, 2023, at her home. Merrit was born February 20, 1978, in North Platte, NE, to Charles and Jolynn (Crawford) Hasenauer. She grew up in Hersey, NE until she moved to Fremont in 1989, and later moved to Arlington in 1991. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1996. She continued her education at Northwest Missouri State University. Merrit married Tommy Gilmore on March 9, 2002, in Arlington. Merrit worked for the Arlington Public Schools for 20 years. Family was most important in Merrit’s life. She was the manager of the Arlington City pool, Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, and she was the Arlington Youth president for 14 years for wrestling. Merrit is survived by her husband, Tommy of Arlington; sons, Hunter, Kolton and Remington all of Arlington; father, Charles (Barb) Hasenauer of North Platte; brothers, Jeff (Cheryl) Hasenauer and children, Kylea, Skylar and Aiden all of Arlington; Brandon (Sara) Hasenauer and children Mason, Holly, Nolan and Chase all of Arlington; sisters, Tonya (Michael) Miller and children, Sydnee (Isaiah) Estrada, Caleb and Hayden of North Platte, NE. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jolynn Reed and mother-in-law, Kristi Gilmore. Celebration of Life will be 1:00 PM, Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Arlington Auditorium in Arlington, NE. Family receiving friends will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Arlington Auditorium. Burial will be at Arlington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Merrit Ray Gilmore, 45 years, of Arlington, NE, passed away, June 12, 2023, at her home. Merrit was born February 20, 1978, in North Platte, NE, to Charles and Jolynn (Crawford) Hasenauer. She grew up in Hersey, NE until she moved to Fremont in 1989, and later moved to Arlington in 1991. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1996. She continued her education at Northwest Missouri State University. Merrit married Tommy Gilmore on March 9, 2002, in Arlington. Merrit worked for the Arlington Public Schools for 20 years. Family was most important in Merrit’s life. She was the manager of the Arlington City pool, Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, and she was the Arlington Youth president for 14 years for wrestling. Merrit is survived by her husband, Tommy of Arlington; sons, Hunter, Kolton and Remington all of Arlington; father, Charles (Barb) Hasenauer of North Platte; brothers, Jeff (Cheryl) Hasenauer and children, Kylea, Skylar and Aiden all of Arlington; Brandon (Sara) Hasenauer and children Mason, Holly, Nolan and Chase all of Arlington; sisters, Tonya (Michael) Miller and children, Sydnee (Isaiah) Estrada, Caleb and Hayden of North Platte, NE. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jolynn Reed and mother-in-law, Kristi Gilmore. Celebration of Life will be 1:00 PM, Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Arlington Auditorium in Arlington, NE. Family receiving friends will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Arlington Auditorium. Burial will be at Arlington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Merrit Gilmore (1978-2023)

TWYLA DEHNING, 91, of Big Springs, NE, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

Twyla Jean Kenfield Dehning, born on February 13, 1932, departed from us on June 10, 2023, at the hospital in Scottsbluff. Born on a farm Southwest of Brule, Nebraska, to Marion M. and Alice (Braden) Kenfield, Twyla was the cherished eldest sibling among five children.

Twyla graduated with honors from Big Springs High School in 1949. Her journey then led her to NE Wesleyan University before she moved to Denver to work in an insurance office while living with her aunt and family.

On October 8, 1950, Twyla married Marion Dehning of rural Big Springs. They made a life together on a farm southeast of Big Springs. Their union was blessed with three children: Michael, Mark, and Patricia.

Twyla was a driving force in the Big Springs community. She was a charter member of the Big Springs Improvement Group (BIG), which planned and developed the activities for the village's centennial celebration. Throughout her life, Twila embodied dedication and selflessness, leading by example as a 4-H leader, Cub Scout mother, and longtime member of the Willing Workers Extension Club and the Progressive Club. For 17 years, she honorably served as the Red Cross bloodmobile chairman, a role she undertook when the Red Cross began coming to Big Springs to collect blood for their North Platte, Nebraska facility.

Twyla passionately compiled genealogical records of her family and the Dehning family, tracing their roots back to the 1600s. She assembled notebooks on all the ancestors and gifted each of her grandchildren with their own. An avid reader, she owned an extensive book collection and always found time to keep in touch with relatives and friends.

Twila took immense pride in supporting her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren through babysitting, sewing, caring, or cheering at their various activities. Her love for nature, travel, and her home was evident in all she did. She had a special affinity for her yard, meticulously maintaining it as a welcoming sanctuary for family and friends.

Twyla was preceded in death by her parents, Marion M. Kenfield and Alice M. (Braden) Kenfield; her daughter, Patricia Kay Dehning Johnson; infant sister, Fern Marie Kenfield; great-granddaughter, Morgan Rae Dehning; sisters-in-law, Helen Dehning, Evelyn Dehning, Corabell Dehning, Katie Kenfield and Eileen Smith; brothers-in-law, Lavern, Delmar and Mervin Dehning.

She is survived by her sons, Dr. Michael M. (Debra) Dehning of Omaha and Mark R. Dehning of Brule and special friend Mary Dale Ness; son-in-law, Terry Johnson; granddaughters, Jill and Sam Dare, Jennifer and Nathan Vacha, Jessica (Nathan) Hartman, and Bailey Dehning; grandsons, Troy and Ruschelle Dehning, Christopher and Traci Dehning, Matthew (Joanne) Dehning, Andrew (Megan) Dehning, Jordan Dehning, Shawn Dehning, and Nathan Dehning; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Gerald Kenfield, Marvin (Doris) Kenfield, and Beverly (Charles) Trautman; many beloved nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Lyle (Beverly) Dehning, Orval (Elda) Dehning; and a host of cousins.

Services will be Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Brule, with Pastor Jon Dickmander officiating. Inurnment will be in the Big Springs Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Prairie Hills Funeral Home Ogallala.

A memorial has been established in Twyla's memory to the Big Spring Swimming Pool or the Nebraska Heart Association. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live.

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

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 </figure>TWYLA DEHNING, 91, of Big Springs, NE, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.Twyla Jean Kenfield Dehning, born on February 13, 1932, departed from us on June 10, 2023, at the hospital in Scottsbluff. Born on a farm Southwest of Brule, Nebraska, to Marion M. and Alice (Braden) Kenfield, Twyla was the cherished eldest sibling among five children.Twyla graduated with honors from Big Springs High School in 1949. Her journey then led her to NE Wesleyan University before she moved to Denver to work in an insurance office while living with her aunt and family.On October 8, 1950, Twyla married Marion Dehning of rural Big Springs. They made a life together on a farm southeast of Big Springs. Their union was blessed with three children: Michael, Mark, and Patricia.Twyla was a driving force in the Big Springs community. She was a charter member of the Big Springs Improvement Group (BIG), which planned and developed the activities for the village's centennial celebration. Throughout her life, Twila embodied dedication and selflessness, leading by example as a 4-H leader, Cub Scout mother, and longtime member of the Willing Workers Extension Club and the Progressive Club. For 17 years, she honorably served as the Red Cross bloodmobile chairman, a role she undertook when the Red Cross began coming to Big Springs to collect blood for their North Platte, Nebraska facility.Twyla passionately compiled genealogical records of her family and the Dehning family, tracing their roots back to the 1600s. She assembled notebooks on all the ancestors and gifted each of her grandchildren with their own. An avid reader, she owned an extensive book collection and always found time to keep in touch with relatives and friends.Twila took immense pride in supporting her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren through babysitting, sewing, caring, or cheering at their various activities. Her love for nature, travel, and her home was evident in all she did. She had a special affinity for her yard, meticulously maintaining it as a welcoming sanctuary for family and friends.Twyla was preceded in death by her parents, Marion M. Kenfield and Alice M. (Braden) Kenfield; her daughter, Patricia Kay Dehning Johnson; infant sister, Fern Marie Kenfield; great-granddaughter, Morgan Rae Dehning; sisters-in-law, Helen Dehning, Evelyn Dehning, Corabell Dehning, Katie Kenfield and Eileen Smith; brothers-in-law, Lavern, Delmar and Mervin Dehning.She is survived by her sons, Dr. Michael M. (Debra) Dehning of Omaha and Mark R. Dehning of Brule and special friend Mary Dale Ness; son-in-law, Terry Johnson; granddaughters, Jill and Sam Dare, Jennifer and Nathan Vacha, Jessica (Nathan) Hartman, and Bailey Dehning; grandsons, Troy and Ruschelle Dehning, Christopher and Traci Dehning, Matthew (Joanne) Dehning, Andrew (Megan) Dehning, Jordan Dehning, Shawn Dehning, and Nathan Dehning; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Gerald Kenfield, Marvin (Doris) Kenfield, and Beverly (Charles) Trautman; many beloved nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Lyle (Beverly) Dehning, Orval (Elda) Dehning; and a host of cousins.Services will be Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Brule, with Pastor Jon Dickmander officiating. Inurnment will be in the Big Springs Cemetery at a later date.Visitation will be on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Prairie Hills Funeral Home Ogallala.A memorial has been established in Twyla's memory to the Big Spring Swimming Pool or the Nebraska Heart Association. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live.Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

Twyla Dehning (1932-2023)

Gary Vedder, 73, passed away on June 9, 2023, at Great Plains Health surrounded by his family.&nbsp; Gary was born on Nov. 1, 1949, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Verlin L and Francis J (Huguenin) Vedder. They moved to North Platte in the early 1950s. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1968.&nbsp; In March 1968, Gary married Elizabeth Kay Shultz and to this union, three children were born: Trish, Michael and Jeremy.&nbsp; Gary worked as a diesel mechanic and truck driver for many years, owning trucks and shops at different times throughout his life.&nbsp; He enjoyed time with his family and his beer, a lot. His words of wisdom, funny stories and weird sense of humor will be missed by everyone who knew him and especially his grandkids who enjoyed him immensely. He was kind and generous with his time and always willing to help.

Gary is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth of North Platte; his daughter Trish (Pat) Thompson of Sterling, Colorado; his sons, Michael (Dawn) Vedder and Jeremy (Tanya) Vedder of North Platte; his brothers, Bob (Barb) Vedder, Tom (Kris) Vedder, James Vedder, Roger (Verna) Vedder and Don Vedder, all of North Platte; his sister, Carol (James) West of North Platte; grandchildren, Tyler (Janelle) Otzel of North Platte, Tanner, MacKenzie (Andrew Hazen) and Grant Vedder, all of Maxwell, Alyssa (Marcus) Miller, Johanna, Rachel (Josh Nila), Blake, Austin, Huxton and Addison Tracy, all of North Platte; great-grandchildren. Hope, Tatum, Kasen, Everleigh and Haven Grayce.

There will be a celebration of life at 4 p.m. Friday, June 16, at the D&amp;N Event Center. Please join us for food, beverages and memories to help celebrate the life of Gary. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gary Vedder, 73, passed away on June 9, 2023, at Great Plains Health surrounded by his family.&nbsp; Gary was born on Nov. 1, 1949, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Verlin L and Francis J (Huguenin) Vedder. They moved to North Platte in the early 1950s. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1968.&nbsp; In March 1968, Gary married Elizabeth Kay Shultz and to this union, three children were born: Trish, Michael and Jeremy.&nbsp; Gary worked as a diesel mechanic and truck driver for many years, owning trucks and shops at different times throughout his life.&nbsp; He enjoyed time with his family and his beer, a lot. His words of wisdom, funny stories and weird sense of humor will be missed by everyone who knew him and especially his grandkids who enjoyed him immensely. He was kind and generous with his time and always willing to help.Gary is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth of North Platte; his daughter Trish (Pat) Thompson of Sterling, Colorado; his sons, Michael (Dawn) Vedder and Jeremy (Tanya) Vedder of North Platte; his brothers, Bob (Barb) Vedder, Tom (Kris) Vedder, James Vedder, Roger (Verna) Vedder and Don Vedder, all of North Platte; his sister, Carol (James) West of North Platte; grandchildren, Tyler (Janelle) Otzel of North Platte, Tanner, MacKenzie (Andrew Hazen) and Grant Vedder, all of Maxwell, Alyssa (Marcus) Miller, Johanna, Rachel (Josh Nila), Blake, Austin, Huxton and Addison Tracy, all of North Platte; great-grandchildren. Hope, Tatum, Kasen, Everleigh and Haven Grayce.There will be a celebration of life at 4 p.m. Friday, June 16, at the D&amp;N Event Center. Please join us for food, beverages and memories to help celebrate the life of Gary. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Garold Verlin Vedder (1949-2023)

David&nbsp;Creger, formerly of Curtis, peacefully passed away June 9, 2023, at the of 93, while residing at the Woodlands in Lincoln.

David was born to David and Emma Creger on March 16, 1930, in Tiffin, OH. &nbsp;The family later moved to Colorado Springs and that is where David met his neighbor and future wife, Mary, and completed high school.&nbsp; He graduated from Colorado Springs High School in 1948 then enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served from 1950 to 1953. &nbsp;

On December 26, 1953, David was united in marriage to Mary Foster at her family's home in Colorado Springs. &nbsp;The couple welcomed three children and were married for nearly 69 years when Mary passed away.

When David and Mary began their lives together they moved to Palisade, CO, and farmed peaches. &nbsp;David eventually went back to school and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Colorado State University in Agriculture Education then later received his Master's Degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. &nbsp;

In 1970, the Creger family moved to Wauneta, NE. &nbsp;Here Mary and David pursued their teaching careers, she in elementary education and he taught vocational agriculture in the high school. In 1977, they relocated to Curtis where they took similar teaching jobs. David continued working until retiring in 1992.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Garden Club, and was a lifetime member of the Curtis American Legion Post #95. &nbsp;David enjoyed teaching young people the value of agriculture.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; young son, Daniel; daughter, Deborah Engell; and his parents.

Survivors include his son, Tim (Joan) Creger of Lincoln; &nbsp;brother, Joel (Patricia) Creger of Denver; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

&nbsp; Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Michael Evans officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or prior to services at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Curtis Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>David&nbsp;Creger, formerly of Curtis, peacefully passed away June 9, 2023, at the of 93, while residing at the Woodlands in Lincoln.David was born to David and Emma Creger on March 16, 1930, in Tiffin, OH. &nbsp;The family later moved to Colorado Springs and that is where David met his neighbor and future wife, Mary, and completed high school.&nbsp; He graduated from Colorado Springs High School in 1948 then enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served from 1950 to 1953. &nbsp;On December 26, 1953, David was united in marriage to Mary Foster at her family's home in Colorado Springs. &nbsp;The couple welcomed three children and were married for nearly 69 years when Mary passed away.When David and Mary began their lives together they moved to Palisade, CO, and farmed peaches. &nbsp;David eventually went back to school and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Colorado State University in Agriculture Education then later received his Master's Degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. &nbsp;In 1970, the Creger family moved to Wauneta, NE. &nbsp;Here Mary and David pursued their teaching careers, she in elementary education and he taught vocational agriculture in the high school. In 1977, they relocated to Curtis where they took similar teaching jobs. David continued working until retiring in 1992.He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Garden Club, and was a lifetime member of the Curtis American Legion Post #95. &nbsp;David enjoyed teaching young people the value of agriculture.He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; young son, Daniel; daughter, Deborah Engell; and his parents.Survivors include his son, Tim (Joan) Creger of Lincoln; &nbsp;brother, Joel (Patricia) Creger of Denver; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Michael Evans officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or prior to services at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Curtis Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David Creger (1930-2023)

Joanne Kay (Williams) Kniss passed away the morning of June 1, 2023 in Omaha, NE at the age of 76. She was born in Gothenburg, NE on August 21, 1946 to Ray and Violet (Johnson) Williams. &nbsp;She graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1964.

She married Jack Kniss and born into this union was a daughter, Julie Rae and they were blessed and overjoyed when they adopted and their son Jared Justin finally arrived into their lives. &nbsp;Jack and Joanne took over the Gambles store from Paul and Pauline Kniss ultimately relocating to a new building and established Kniss Furniture. Joanne was owner of The Shoe Tree in Gothenburg before moving to North Platte and then to Omaha. While living in Omaha, Joanne was employed at the Whelan Detective Agency as a licensed private investigator. &nbsp;She never gave up on investigating the suspicious and unsolved disappearance of her niece Christi Jo (Williams) Nichols who went missing in 1987 after an evening out with her husband. &nbsp;

Joanne was an avid golfer, winning several tournaments with her son, joined the bowling league and treasured days on the lake boating with her children and friends and working in her garden. &nbsp;She especially enjoyed the times she was able to spend with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter Julie Rae (Kniss) McCoy of Orange County, CA; son Jared Justin Kniss of Omaha; brother Kenneth and Adelle Williams of Gothenburg; nieces and nephews Gary Williams of Kearney, NE; Debra Williams of Fort Collins, CO; Korey Stanley of Dix NE; Cyndi Williams of &nbsp;Parker, CO; Jeff Laass of Rancho Cucamungo, CA and Karen Laass of Omaha, NE; grandchildren Patrick Daniel McCoy of Las Vegas, NV; &nbsp;Mallory Claire and Brett LaBudda of Omaha; Connor John-Paul McCoy of Los Angeles, CA; Dillon Michael McCoy of Lincoln, NE; Maeve Bridgett McCoy of Omaha, NE; great grandchildren Graham Thomas, Bennett Peter, and Lainey Elizabeth LaBudda, all of Omaha, NE

She was preceded in death by her brother Richard Dean Williams; nieces Christi Jo (Williams) Nichols, Jamie Renee Laass; granddaughters Elizabeth Anne McCoy and Mary Carol McCoy.

Family will receive visitors Friday June 16, 2023, from 4-6:30 at the Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg, NE; followed immediately with a sunset burial at the Brady Cemetery in Brady, NE

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 </figure>Joanne Kay (Williams) Kniss passed away the morning of June 1, 2023 in Omaha, NE at the age of 76. She was born in Gothenburg, NE on August 21, 1946 to Ray and Violet (Johnson) Williams. &nbsp;She graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1964.She married Jack Kniss and born into this union was a daughter, Julie Rae and they were blessed and overjoyed when they adopted and their son Jared Justin finally arrived into their lives. &nbsp;Jack and Joanne took over the Gambles store from Paul and Pauline Kniss ultimately relocating to a new building and established Kniss Furniture. Joanne was owner of The Shoe Tree in Gothenburg before moving to North Platte and then to Omaha. While living in Omaha, Joanne was employed at the Whelan Detective Agency as a licensed private investigator. &nbsp;She never gave up on investigating the suspicious and unsolved disappearance of her niece Christi Jo (Williams) Nichols who went missing in 1987 after an evening out with her husband. &nbsp;Joanne was an avid golfer, winning several tournaments with her son, joined the bowling league and treasured days on the lake boating with her children and friends and working in her garden. &nbsp;She especially enjoyed the times she was able to spend with her grandchildren.Survivors include her daughter Julie Rae (Kniss) McCoy of Orange County, CA; son Jared Justin Kniss of Omaha; brother Kenneth and Adelle Williams of Gothenburg; nieces and nephews Gary Williams of Kearney, NE; Debra Williams of Fort Collins, CO; Korey Stanley of Dix NE; Cyndi Williams of &nbsp;Parker, CO; Jeff Laass of Rancho Cucamungo, CA and Karen Laass of Omaha, NE; grandchildren Patrick Daniel McCoy of Las Vegas, NV; &nbsp;Mallory Claire and Brett LaBudda of Omaha; Connor John-Paul McCoy of Los Angeles, CA; Dillon Michael McCoy of Lincoln, NE; Maeve Bridgett McCoy of Omaha, NE; great grandchildren Graham Thomas, Bennett Peter, and Lainey Elizabeth LaBudda, all of Omaha, NEShe was preceded in death by her brother Richard Dean Williams; nieces Christi Jo (Williams) Nichols, Jamie Renee Laass; granddaughters Elizabeth Anne McCoy and Mary Carol McCoy.Family will receive visitors Friday June 16, 2023, from 4-6:30 at the Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg, NE; followed immediately with a sunset burial at the Brady Cemetery in Brady, NEMemorials may be given to the family.

Joanne Kniss (1946-2023)

Donald P. Sullivan age 92 of Mullen, NE passed away June 8, 2023, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 10:30 AM MT at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mullen, NE with Father Matthew Nash celebrant. The service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Memorials are suggested to Burwell Community Memorial Health Center, Hooker County Historical Society, or the Donor's Choice. Burial will be in the Cedarview Cemetery. A Rosary will take place on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm MT at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Donald Patrick Sullivan was born on April 29th, 1931 to David and Ann Sullivan. He was the 7th of 10 children. He had four brothers-David, Robert, Thomas and Jerry and five sisters-Eleanor, Mary, Laura, Theresa and Rosalie. Don attended school in Cherry County and Mullen High School. His father died when he was 17 and he continued school part-time still managing to graduate as salutatorian of his class. After graduation, he continued work alongside his mother at the family ranch. In addition to working on the ranch, he was also a mail carrier, learned the carpenter trade, and became a block layer/bricklayer, building and repairing buildings for people from Hyannis to Dunning. &nbsp;He loved raising and working with cattle but his true love was his horses. He was involved in 4-H horse shows through his children and grandchildren and helped many others with high school rodeos. &nbsp;Many ranchers were helped in their early years by Don and when looking for someone to care for their own cattle, trusted him over anyone else.

Don also made four trips to Ireland and was awarded Irish citizenship in 2012.&nbsp; Don married Virginia Boren in 1952 and they had four children, Dave, Mary Ann, Donalee and Dennis. &nbsp;In 1982, he married Sherron Clegg Cox and gained stepchildren &nbsp;Don, James and David Cox and Tom Reynolds. &nbsp;Don loved having family around especially grandkids and great-grandkids. Don is survived by his wife Sherron; one sister Rosalie (Sid) Bullington of Ashby; children Dave (Catherine) Sullivan of Mullen, Mary Ann (Marv) Carlock of Wray, Colorado, Donalee (Bill) Barner of Mullen, and Dennis (Denise) Sullivan of Gering; step-children Don (Debbie) Cox of Mullen, James Cox of Fort Collins, Colorado, and David Cox of Centennial, Colorado and Tom (Deanna) Reynolds of South Ridge, New Zealand; grandchildren Patrick (Melissa) Sullivan and children Kaylen, Carter and Calvin of Omaha, Alana Sullivan of Omaha, Trevor (Kaylee) Barner and daughters Roarke and Ramsey of Lusk, Wyoming, Cami (Eddie) O’Brien and sons John and Sully of Omaha, Brodie Sullivan of North Platte, Zack (Erin) Cox and children Cort, Olivia, Luke, and Trent, Tristen Cox, Garrett Cox, Josh Cox all of Mullen, Will Cox of Fort Collins, Colorado, Lilly Cox of Laramie Wyoming, Gregory Reynolds of U.S. Army Ft. Rucker, Alabama and Christopher Reynolds of South Ridge, New Zealand as well as many nieces and nephews and friends.

The family hopes he will be remembered for his love of family, children, ranching, and horses, as well as his willingness to accept you just as you are and to help others, his teasing, and his love for a prank or two. &nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Donald P. Sullivan age 92 of Mullen, NE passed away June 8, 2023, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 10:30 AM MT at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mullen, NE with Father Matthew Nash celebrant. The service will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Memorials are suggested to Burwell Community Memorial Health Center, Hooker County Historical Society, or the Donor's Choice. Burial will be in the Cedarview Cemetery. A Rosary will take place on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm MT at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Donald Patrick Sullivan was born on April 29th, 1931 to David and Ann Sullivan. He was the 7th of 10 children. He had four brothers-David, Robert, Thomas and Jerry and five sisters-Eleanor, Mary, Laura, Theresa and Rosalie. Don attended school in Cherry County and Mullen High School. His father died when he was 17 and he continued school part-time still managing to graduate as salutatorian of his class. After graduation, he continued work alongside his mother at the family ranch. In addition to working on the ranch, he was also a mail carrier, learned the carpenter trade, and became a block layer/bricklayer, building and repairing buildings for people from Hyannis to Dunning. &nbsp;He loved raising and working with cattle but his true love was his horses. He was involved in 4-H horse shows through his children and grandchildren and helped many others with high school rodeos. &nbsp;Many ranchers were helped in their early years by Don and when looking for someone to care for their own cattle, trusted him over anyone else.Don also made four trips to Ireland and was awarded Irish citizenship in 2012.&nbsp; Don married Virginia Boren in 1952 and they had four children, Dave, Mary Ann, Donalee and Dennis. &nbsp;In 1982, he married Sherron Clegg Cox and gained stepchildren &nbsp;Don, James and David Cox and Tom Reynolds. &nbsp;Don loved having family around especially grandkids and great-grandkids. Don is survived by his wife Sherron; one sister Rosalie (Sid) Bullington of Ashby; children Dave (Catherine) Sullivan of Mullen, Mary Ann (Marv) Carlock of Wray, Colorado, Donalee (Bill) Barner of Mullen, and Dennis (Denise) Sullivan of Gering; step-children Don (Debbie) Cox of Mullen, James Cox of Fort Collins, Colorado, and David Cox of Centennial, Colorado and Tom (Deanna) Reynolds of South Ridge, New Zealand; grandchildren Patrick (Melissa) Sullivan and children Kaylen, Carter and Calvin of Omaha, Alana Sullivan of Omaha, Trevor (Kaylee) Barner and daughters Roarke and Ramsey of Lusk, Wyoming, Cami (Eddie) O’Brien and sons John and Sully of Omaha, Brodie Sullivan of North Platte, Zack (Erin) Cox and children Cort, Olivia, Luke, and Trent, Tristen Cox, Garrett Cox, Josh Cox all of Mullen, Will Cox of Fort Collins, Colorado, Lilly Cox of Laramie Wyoming, Gregory Reynolds of U.S. Army Ft. Rucker, Alabama and Christopher Reynolds of South Ridge, New Zealand as well as many nieces and nephews and friends. The family hopes he will be remembered for his love of family, children, ranching, and horses, as well as his willingness to accept you just as you are and to help others, his teasing, and his love for a prank or two. &nbsp;

Donald P. Sullivan (1931-2023)

Pamela Jean Wever, 78, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital.

Pamela was born on October 6, 1944 in North Platte, NE the daughter of Kenneth H. and Dollie F. (Lamb) Schroeder. &nbsp;She grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1963, and then attended the North Platte School of Commerce. &nbsp;She married Francis Edwin Wever Jr. on February 7, 1965 in North Platte and together they had two daughters. &nbsp;Pam was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. &nbsp;She worked for a short time at the Fox and Paramount Theaters, Mutual of Omaha, Clinton Jewelry, Rite Style Optical, North Platte Public Schools, and as a waitress. &nbsp;She was an active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church and participated in the Miriam circle. &nbsp;She was also a Girl Scout leader, member of the Eagles club, and Junior Oldtimers railroad group. &nbsp;She enjoyed reading, crocheting, cross stitch, camping, exercising at the Rec Center (walking in the water), dancing, and traveling to bluegrass festivals. &nbsp;Pam loved people, never new a stranger, had many wonderful friends, and will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 58 years, Francis; daughters, Jean (Randy) Hinton of Lincoln, and Janet (Richard) Solano of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Alex (Erica) Hinton, Ryan Hinton (Jennica Johnson), Hannah Burbach (Tim Shaver), Nathan Burbach, and Grace Burbach; brother, Richard (Betty) Schroeder of North Platte; sister, Sylvia Schroeder of North Platte; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Dollie Schroeder; in laws, Francis Sr. and Agnes Wever; sister, Deborah McElroy; and a son in law, David Burbach.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Steve Meysing officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow the service in North Platte Cemetery. &nbsp;The memorial book will be available to sign from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 15th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the Arthritis Foundation or First Lutheran Church.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Pamela Jean Wever, 78, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital.Pamela was born on October 6, 1944 in North Platte, NE the daughter of Kenneth H. and Dollie F. (Lamb) Schroeder. &nbsp;She grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1963, and then attended the North Platte School of Commerce. &nbsp;She married Francis Edwin Wever Jr. on February 7, 1965 in North Platte and together they had two daughters. &nbsp;Pam was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. &nbsp;She worked for a short time at the Fox and Paramount Theaters, Mutual of Omaha, Clinton Jewelry, Rite Style Optical, North Platte Public Schools, and as a waitress. &nbsp;She was an active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church and participated in the Miriam circle. &nbsp;She was also a Girl Scout leader, member of the Eagles club, and Junior Oldtimers railroad group. &nbsp;She enjoyed reading, crocheting, cross stitch, camping, exercising at the Rec Center (walking in the water), dancing, and traveling to bluegrass festivals. &nbsp;Pam loved people, never new a stranger, had many wonderful friends, and will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved her.Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 58 years, Francis; daughters, Jean (Randy) Hinton of Lincoln, and Janet (Richard) Solano of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Alex (Erica) Hinton, Ryan Hinton (Jennica Johnson), Hannah Burbach (Tim Shaver), Nathan Burbach, and Grace Burbach; brother, Richard (Betty) Schroeder of North Platte; sister, Sylvia Schroeder of North Platte; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Dollie Schroeder; in laws, Francis Sr. and Agnes Wever; sister, Deborah McElroy; and a son in law, David Burbach.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Steve Meysing officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow the service in North Platte Cemetery. &nbsp;The memorial book will be available to sign from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 15th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the Arthritis Foundation or First Lutheran Church.&nbsp;

Pamela J. Wever (1944-2023)

Steven R. Bomark, 73, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Saturday,&nbsp;June 10, 2023 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.

Steve was born on August 17, 1949 in North Platte, NE the son of LaMoine R.&nbsp;and Doris L. (Short) Bomark.

Steve grew up around North Platte where he was involved in 4-H and FFA. &nbsp;He graduated from North Platte High School in 1967 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving from 1968 to 1972 with one tour in Vietnam. He was married in North Platte on August 28, 1970 to the love of his life, Donna L.&nbsp;Guiles and together they had four children. He and his wife built the Z lazy P&nbsp;Ranch together over the last 50+ years where he enjoyed ranching life, and attending the many activities and events of his children and grandchildren. Over the years he also enjoyed team roping, team sorting, fishing, golfing and bowling with great friends.&nbsp; Steve was employed for 42 years with Union Pacific Railroad in the Diesel Shop as an electrician and at the time of his retirement, as a Foreman General I. &nbsp;Steve was a member of the VFW, Lone Star Cowboy church and a past member of the Lake Maloney Saddle Club.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Donna; daughters, Tracey&nbsp;(Treg) Kearney, Mindy (Nat) Warren, and Kristen (Josh) Corfield all of North&nbsp;Platte; son, Jason (Sarah) Bomark of North Platte; grandchildren, Payton (Dillon)&nbsp;Schultz, Aubrie Kearney (Tyson Caudillo), Faith Kearney, Raesha (Owen) King,&nbsp;Emma (Ryan) Clipp , Ella Warren, Coy Corfield, Ava Bomark, Hudson Bomark, and&nbsp;Rilynn Bomark; great grandchildren, Barrett and Tinnley Schultz and a great- granddaughter, Baby Clipp, on the way; sisters, Margo Frequez and Lynne Jeffers;&nbsp;brothers, Mark (Joan) Bomark and Don (Judy) White; and many nieces, nephews,&nbsp;sisters and brothers in law, and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LaMoine and Doris; stepfathers, JR&nbsp;(Dick) Pittman and William (Bill) Thrash; in-laws, Robert and Fae Guiles; and niece,&nbsp;Erin Lynne Shearer.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June&nbsp;16, 2023 at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell with&nbsp;Pastor John Sexson officiating. The memorial book will be available to sign from 9&nbsp;a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on&nbsp;Thursday, June 15th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted&nbsp;with the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Steven R. Bomark, 73, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Saturday,&nbsp;June 10, 2023 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.Steve was born on August 17, 1949 in North Platte, NE the son of LaMoine R.&nbsp;and Doris L. (Short) Bomark.Steve grew up around North Platte where he was involved in 4-H and FFA. &nbsp;He graduated from North Platte High School in 1967 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving from 1968 to 1972 with one tour in Vietnam. He was married in North Platte on August 28, 1970 to the love of his life, Donna L.&nbsp;Guiles and together they had four children. He and his wife built the Z lazy P&nbsp;Ranch together over the last 50+ years where he enjoyed ranching life, and attending the many activities and events of his children and grandchildren. Over the years he also enjoyed team roping, team sorting, fishing, golfing and bowling with great friends.&nbsp; Steve was employed for 42 years with Union Pacific Railroad in the Diesel Shop as an electrician and at the time of his retirement, as a Foreman General I. &nbsp;Steve was a member of the VFW, Lone Star Cowboy church and a past member of the Lake Maloney Saddle Club.Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Donna; daughters, Tracey&nbsp;(Treg) Kearney, Mindy (Nat) Warren, and Kristen (Josh) Corfield all of North&nbsp;Platte; son, Jason (Sarah) Bomark of North Platte; grandchildren, Payton (Dillon)&nbsp;Schultz, Aubrie Kearney (Tyson Caudillo), Faith Kearney, Raesha (Owen) King,&nbsp;Emma (Ryan) Clipp , Ella Warren, Coy Corfield, Ava Bomark, Hudson Bomark, and&nbsp;Rilynn Bomark; great grandchildren, Barrett and Tinnley Schultz and a great- granddaughter, Baby Clipp, on the way; sisters, Margo Frequez and Lynne Jeffers;&nbsp;brothers, Mark (Joan) Bomark and Don (Judy) White; and many nieces, nephews,&nbsp;sisters and brothers in law, and dear friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, LaMoine and Doris; stepfathers, JR&nbsp;(Dick) Pittman and William (Bill) Thrash; in-laws, Robert and Fae Guiles; and niece,&nbsp;Erin Lynne Shearer.Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June&nbsp;16, 2023 at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell with&nbsp;Pastor John Sexson officiating. The memorial book will be available to sign from 9&nbsp;a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on&nbsp;Thursday, June 15th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted&nbsp;with the arrangements.Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.&nbsp;

Steven R. Bomark (1949-2023)

Darla Sheets age 62 of Broken Bow, NE passed away June 11, 2023, at her home in Broken Bow.

Memorial services will be Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11:00 am at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow with Pastor Becky Dobitsch officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Community Food Bank. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Darla Jean was born December 28, 1960, in Sargent, NE to Gary D. and Helen Marie (Homes) White, Sr.

Darla grew up in Sargent, NE and graduated from Sargent High School in 1979. On February 2, 1980, Darla was united in marriage to Joseph Sheets in Burwell, NE. To this union two daughters were born Rashae and Amanda. The couple lived in the Whitman area for 22 years working for Jerry and Sharon Connealy. &nbsp; The couple then made their home in Broken Bow, later divorcing. Darla was employed by Erickson Law.

Darla also enjoyed working as a Teacher’s Aide in Whitman, and at the Bank of the West in Hyannis, collecting Snowman Angels, crafts, genealogy, gardening and was a very spiritual lady. Darla had a huge heart. Her family and friends will miss her kind and spiritual thoughts and prayers.

Darla was preceded in death by her parents Gary and Helen, and sister Debra Hunter.

Darla is survived by daughters Rashae (Rynae Sydow) Sheets of North Platte, and Amanda (Johnny Rinehart) Sheets of Perkinston, MS, three grandchildren: Mikayla Clang, Frederic Clang, and Ethan Clang, sisters: Donita (Tom) Werkmeister of North Platte, Denise (Todd) Bredthauer of Cairo, and Darlene Leitschuck of Burwell, brothers: Fred (Beng) White of Broken Bow, and Gary White, Jr of North Platte.

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 </figure>Darla Sheets age 62 of Broken Bow, NE passed away June 11, 2023, at her home in Broken Bow.Memorial services will be Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11:00 am at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow with Pastor Becky Dobitsch officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Community Food Bank. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Darla Jean was born December 28, 1960, in Sargent, NE to Gary D. and Helen Marie (Homes) White, Sr.Darla grew up in Sargent, NE and graduated from Sargent High School in 1979. On February 2, 1980, Darla was united in marriage to Joseph Sheets in Burwell, NE. To this union two daughters were born Rashae and Amanda. The couple lived in the Whitman area for 22 years working for Jerry and Sharon Connealy. &nbsp; The couple then made their home in Broken Bow, later divorcing. Darla was employed by Erickson Law.Darla also enjoyed working as a Teacher’s Aide in Whitman, and at the Bank of the West in Hyannis, collecting Snowman Angels, crafts, genealogy, gardening and was a very spiritual lady. Darla had a huge heart. Her family and friends will miss her kind and spiritual thoughts and prayers.Darla was preceded in death by her parents Gary and Helen, and sister Debra Hunter.Darla is survived by daughters Rashae (Rynae Sydow) Sheets of North Platte, and Amanda (Johnny Rinehart) Sheets of Perkinston, MS, three grandchildren: Mikayla Clang, Frederic Clang, and Ethan Clang, sisters: Donita (Tom) Werkmeister of North Platte, Denise (Todd) Bredthauer of Cairo, and Darlene Leitschuck of Burwell, brothers: Fred (Beng) White of Broken Bow, and Gary White, Jr of North Platte.

Darla Sheets (1960-2023)

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Milton Allen Rose Ivan Eggleston (known to most as “Allen”) passed away quietly on June 8, 2023, at Quality Senior Village in Broken Bow, NE. &nbsp;Allen was born August 18, 1933, to Theodore and Marie Eggleston in Callaway, NE. &nbsp;He was 89 when he passed.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Allen’s family moved around some to western Nebraska, New Mexico, and Texas before moving back to Nebraska, near Oconto and finally settled at Ryno Table. This ranch ended up being his home for the remainder of his life. He attended school through the 10th grade before going to work for his father. &nbsp;Allen later worked at the Tyke Arnold elevator, the hay fields near Brownlee, cowboying at the Rizer ranch, and the alfalfa fields near Lexington.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Allen spent 3 years in the Army 1955-1957, serving in Germany as a driver for his commander and also patrolling the Iron Curtain. &nbsp;He spoke fondly of his time touring the Netherlands and traveling the Rhine River. &nbsp;After leaving the Army, Allen returned home to the farm, then owned by his uncle Dan Eggleston. &nbsp;He rented out some of the farm and began to build a cow herd, while living a bachelor’s life. &nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Allen eventually met a young girl, Eleanor Jean Yantzie, and after many movie dates and nights of dancing, they were married on July 29, 1961. &nbsp;To that union four children were born: Mitchell Ray (died in infancy), Leslie Jo, Mark Dale, and Matthew Wade.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; When he was a teenager, Allen accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. &nbsp;In 1993, he recommitted his life to serving the Lord. &nbsp; After that time, he became active in leadership in his church, as well as teaching Sunday School and visitation at the local nursing homes.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Allen loved the farm and in particular the livestock, only farming enough to keep his animals. &nbsp;He enjoyed horse sales with his friends, riding in parades, and sharing his love of riding with his kids and eventually his grandkids. He was a member of the Custer County Sheriff's Posse and helped with directing traffic at the county fair and helped look for missing persons with the posse. Allen also enjoyed being a part of his community as a school board member, church board member, deacon, County Supervisor, 4-H supporter, and attending many, many events for his children and grandkids. &nbsp;In his later years, Allen was content to take care of the farm and the cattle, selling his last calf crop in 2016, and moved into a consultant role for the farm he cared for so many years.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Marie Eggleston; his brother, Jim (Pat) Eggleston; his sister, Elaine (Howard) Jessop; and his son, Mitchell Eggleston. &nbsp;Allen is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean Eggleston; children: Leslie Collins, Mark (Irma) Eggleston, and Matt (Shawnda) Eggleston; grandchildren: Sara (Anthony) Sebastiani, Daniel (Lexi) Collins, Hanna Collins, Jeremy (Ruky) Eggleston, Jason (Kirsten) Eggleston, Manuel (Baleria) Sanchez, Jubilee Sanchez, Rachael (Shane) Luehm, Elijah Eggleston, Colten (Kylie) Eggleston, Caitlyn Eggleston, Zane Eggleston, Ivy Eggleston, and great grandchildren: Norien Eggleston, Giorni Eggleston, Ariyah Eggleston, Sage Eggleston, Isaac Eggleston, and Elianna Sanchez.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 13 at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow. &nbsp;The burial with Military Honors will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 12, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with the family greeting friends 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Govier Brothers. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Quality Senior Villages or the Free Methodist Church. &nbsp;Online condolences can be left at www.govierbrothers.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Milton Allen Rose Ivan Eggleston (known to most as “Allen”) passed away quietly on June 8, 2023, at Quality Senior Village in Broken Bow, NE. &nbsp;Allen was born August 18, 1933, to Theodore and Marie Eggleston in Callaway, NE. &nbsp;He was 89 when he passed.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Allen’s family moved around some to western Nebraska, New Mexico, and Texas before moving back to Nebraska, near Oconto and finally settled at Ryno Table. This ranch ended up being his home for the remainder of his life. He attended school through the 10th grade before going to work for his father. &nbsp;Allen later worked at the Tyke Arnold elevator, the hay fields near Brownlee, cowboying at the Rizer ranch, and the alfalfa fields near Lexington.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Allen spent 3 years in the Army 1955-1957, serving in Germany as a driver for his commander and also patrolling the Iron Curtain. &nbsp;He spoke fondly of his time touring the Netherlands and traveling the Rhine River. &nbsp;After leaving the Army, Allen returned home to the farm, then owned by his uncle Dan Eggleston. &nbsp;He rented out some of the farm and began to build a cow herd, while living a bachelor’s life. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Allen eventually met a young girl, Eleanor Jean Yantzie, and after many movie dates and nights of dancing, they were married on July 29, 1961. &nbsp;To that union four children were born: Mitchell Ray (died in infancy), Leslie Jo, Mark Dale, and Matthew Wade.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; When he was a teenager, Allen accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. &nbsp;In 1993, he recommitted his life to serving the Lord. &nbsp; After that time, he became active in leadership in his church, as well as teaching Sunday School and visitation at the local nursing homes.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Allen loved the farm and in particular the livestock, only farming enough to keep his animals. &nbsp;He enjoyed horse sales with his friends, riding in parades, and sharing his love of riding with his kids and eventually his grandkids. He was a member of the Custer County Sheriff's Posse and helped with directing traffic at the county fair and helped look for missing persons with the posse. Allen also enjoyed being a part of his community as a school board member, church board member, deacon, County Supervisor, 4-H supporter, and attending many, many events for his children and grandkids. &nbsp;In his later years, Allen was content to take care of the farm and the cattle, selling his last calf crop in 2016, and moved into a consultant role for the farm he cared for so many years.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Marie Eggleston; his brother, Jim (Pat) Eggleston; his sister, Elaine (Howard) Jessop; and his son, Mitchell Eggleston. &nbsp;Allen is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean Eggleston; children: Leslie Collins, Mark (Irma) Eggleston, and Matt (Shawnda) Eggleston; grandchildren: Sara (Anthony) Sebastiani, Daniel (Lexi) Collins, Hanna Collins, Jeremy (Ruky) Eggleston, Jason (Kirsten) Eggleston, Manuel (Baleria) Sanchez, Jubilee Sanchez, Rachael (Shane) Luehm, Elijah Eggleston, Colten (Kylie) Eggleston, Caitlyn Eggleston, Zane Eggleston, Ivy Eggleston, and great grandchildren: Norien Eggleston, Giorni Eggleston, Ariyah Eggleston, Sage Eggleston, Isaac Eggleston, and Elianna Sanchez.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 13 at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow. &nbsp;The burial with Military Honors will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 12, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with the family greeting friends 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Govier Brothers. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Quality Senior Villages or the Free Methodist Church. &nbsp;Online condolences can be left at www.govierbrothers.com&nbsp;

Allen Eggleston (1933-2023)

Lois M. Tiller passed away at Hillcrest on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 86.

Lois was born January 21, 1937, at McCook, NE. She lived her first six years with her parents on a farm northwest of McCook. Lois attended one year of school at District 65 Red Willow County. In 1943, her family moved to a farm in Frontier County where she attended District 58 through 7th grade. She graduated 12th grade from Red Willow consolidated school.

&nbsp;She went three years of McCook College summer school and taught for three years at District 33 Frontier County. She was a teacher’s aide for 23 years at District 41 Red Willow County. Her years teaching and watching children grow was her delight. She enjoyed her garden and sewing, and volunteering at the museum. After 27 years of living on the farm with her husband George, they moved to McCook in 1984.

Lois was an active member of Designing Women Club and the First Congregational Church.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George Tiller; brother, Robert; two sisters, Dorothy (Jim) Real and Eleanor (Bill) Day.

Those left to celebrate her life include her children, Jeff Tiller of Lincoln, NE and Nancy Ridlen of Mullen, NE; five grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

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 </figure>Lois M. Tiller passed away at Hillcrest on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 86.Lois was born January 21, 1937, at McCook, NE. She lived her first six years with her parents on a farm northwest of McCook. Lois attended one year of school at District 65 Red Willow County. In 1943, her family moved to a farm in Frontier County where she attended District 58 through 7th grade. She graduated 12th grade from Red Willow consolidated school.&nbsp;She went three years of McCook College summer school and taught for three years at District 33 Frontier County. She was a teacher’s aide for 23 years at District 41 Red Willow County. Her years teaching and watching children grow was her delight. She enjoyed her garden and sewing, and volunteering at the museum. After 27 years of living on the farm with her husband George, they moved to McCook in 1984.Lois was an active member of Designing Women Club and the First Congregational Church.Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George Tiller; brother, Robert; two sisters, Dorothy (Jim) Real and Eleanor (Bill) Day.Those left to celebrate her life include her children, Jeff Tiller of Lincoln, NE and Nancy Ridlen of Mullen, NE; five grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Lois Margaret Tiller (1937-2023)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Karen A. Gilliand, age 73, of McCook passed away at her home on June 9, 2023. &nbsp;She was born in McCook, NE at St. Catherine’s Hospital on January 4, 1950, to Richard and Luella (Reiners) McConville. &nbsp;Karen attended Red Willow Schools and graduated from Red Willow High School in 1968. Karen attended and graduated from McCook Beauty School. &nbsp; Karen worked several jobs throughout McCook but retired from the Community Hospital as an Environmental Specialist after 12 years.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On December 10, 1971, Karen was united in marriage to C. Roger Gilliand at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola. The couple made their home in McCook. &nbsp;Karen was a member of the St. Patrick’s Altar Society, St. Catherine Catholic Church, and Church Choir. She volunteered at the Bargain Bazaar, helped with Mass at Hillcrest Nursing Home. &nbsp;Karen enjoyed her flowers, water aerobics at the YMCA, crocheting, and playing cards (especially pitch). &nbsp;Her family always loved her baking of bread, cinnamon rolls, and Texas chocolate sheet cake.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Luella; parents-in-law, Joseph and Dorothy Gilliand; brother-in-law, Ron's wife, Melanie Gilliand; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Gilliand.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Karen is survived by her husband, C. Roger of McCook; daughter, Stephanie and husband, Alex Eboru of Glendale, AZ; two sons, Greg and wife, Julie Gilliand of Omaha, NE and Brett Gilliand of Omaha; four grandchildren: Ashleigh Clarke, Ryan Gilliand, Taylor Gilliand and Cameron Gilliand; two great-grandchildren, Tobias and Ollie; two sisters, Doris (Bill) Wofford of Omaha and Nancy (Dave) Vontz of Omaha; three brothers, Rick (Crinda) McConville of Indianola, Dave (Ondrea) McConville of Indianola, and Mark (Kim) McConville of Indianola; sisters-in-law, Randy (Deb) Stevens of Belpre, OH, Roger (Brenda) Miller of Knoxville, TN, Tony (Kathy) Lucky of Mineral Wells, WV, and Kevin (Sandy) Simmons of Belpre, OH.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held Monday, June 12, 2023 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel from noon to 7:00 PM. &nbsp;Family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Rosary immediately following at 7:00 PM. &nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Service is set for Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, at 10:30 AM in McCook with Father Kimminau as celebrant. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in Karen's name to the Community Hospital Hospice of McCook. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Karen A. Gilliand, age 73, of McCook passed away at her home on June 9, 2023. &nbsp;She was born in McCook, NE at St. Catherine’s Hospital on January 4, 1950, to Richard and Luella (Reiners) McConville. &nbsp;Karen attended Red Willow Schools and graduated from Red Willow High School in 1968. Karen attended and graduated from McCook Beauty School. &nbsp; Karen worked several jobs throughout McCook but retired from the Community Hospital as an Environmental Specialist after 12 years.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On December 10, 1971, Karen was united in marriage to C. Roger Gilliand at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola. The couple made their home in McCook. &nbsp;Karen was a member of the St. Patrick’s Altar Society, St. Catherine Catholic Church, and Church Choir. She volunteered at the Bargain Bazaar, helped with Mass at Hillcrest Nursing Home. &nbsp;Karen enjoyed her flowers, water aerobics at the YMCA, crocheting, and playing cards (especially pitch). &nbsp;Her family always loved her baking of bread, cinnamon rolls, and Texas chocolate sheet cake.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Luella; parents-in-law, Joseph and Dorothy Gilliand; brother-in-law, Ron's wife, Melanie Gilliand; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Gilliand.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Karen is survived by her husband, C. Roger of McCook; daughter, Stephanie and husband, Alex Eboru of Glendale, AZ; two sons, Greg and wife, Julie Gilliand of Omaha, NE and Brett Gilliand of Omaha; four grandchildren: Ashleigh Clarke, Ryan Gilliand, Taylor Gilliand and Cameron Gilliand; two great-grandchildren, Tobias and Ollie; two sisters, Doris (Bill) Wofford of Omaha and Nancy (Dave) Vontz of Omaha; three brothers, Rick (Crinda) McConville of Indianola, Dave (Ondrea) McConville of Indianola, and Mark (Kim) McConville of Indianola; sisters-in-law, Randy (Deb) Stevens of Belpre, OH, Roger (Brenda) Miller of Knoxville, TN, Tony (Kathy) Lucky of Mineral Wells, WV, and Kevin (Sandy) Simmons of Belpre, OH.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held Monday, June 12, 2023 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel from noon to 7:00 PM. &nbsp;Family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Rosary immediately following at 7:00 PM. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Service is set for Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, at 10:30 AM in McCook with Father Kimminau as celebrant. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in Karen's name to the Community Hospital Hospice of McCook. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Karen A. Gilliand (1950-2023)

Norma Jean O'Brien, 76, of Ogallala, passed away June 8, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.&nbsp;

Norma was born on July 1, 1946, in Spokane, Washington, and was adopted by Paul and Mary (Pitner) O'Brien. She attended high school in Benkelman.

She grew up in Benkelman with stops in Topeka, Goodland, and Denver before returning to Benkelman in 1999. In 2006, she moved to Ogallala to be closer to her family.

Norma was married to Alvin LeRoy Amack, and together they welcomed four children: Victoria, Robert, Helen Marie, and Mary Ann.

Norma had a deep love for Jesus and her Bible. She enjoyed spending time at church, whether it was playing games with the other church ladies, enjoying church breakfasts, or participating in fundraising activities. Her heart was with her church family. Norma cherished her time with her grandchildren no matter the occasion.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Thomas D. "Tom" Swader Sr.

Survivors include her children: Victoria and Gabriel Blea of Ogallala, Robert and Valerie Paul Amack of Walsenburg, Colorado, Helen Marie and Chris Nelson of Bombay, Florida, and Mary Ann and John Cline of Benkelman; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by two brothers: Andy O'Brien of Omaha and Bill Bryant of St. Louis, Missouri. Her sister-in-law is Sandra Busey. Norma is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

A memorial has been established in Norma's memory for later designation by her family. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live.

The services will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 2 PM at the Apostolic Family Worship Center, 110 Airport Road, Ogallala, Nebraska, 69153. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 2 PM to 6 PM at Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala.

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

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 </figure>Norma Jean O'Brien, 76, of Ogallala, passed away June 8, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.&nbsp;Norma was born on July 1, 1946, in Spokane, Washington, and was adopted by Paul and Mary (Pitner) O'Brien. She attended high school in Benkelman.She grew up in Benkelman with stops in Topeka, Goodland, and Denver before returning to Benkelman in 1999. In 2006, she moved to Ogallala to be closer to her family.Norma was married to Alvin LeRoy Amack, and together they welcomed four children: Victoria, Robert, Helen Marie, and Mary Ann.Norma had a deep love for Jesus and her Bible. She enjoyed spending time at church, whether it was playing games with the other church ladies, enjoying church breakfasts, or participating in fundraising activities. Her heart was with her church family. Norma cherished her time with her grandchildren no matter the occasion.Norma was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Thomas D. "Tom" Swader Sr.Survivors include her children: Victoria and Gabriel Blea of Ogallala, Robert and Valerie Paul Amack of Walsenburg, Colorado, Helen Marie and Chris Nelson of Bombay, Florida, and Mary Ann and John Cline of Benkelman; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by two brothers: Andy O'Brien of Omaha and Bill Bryant of St. Louis, Missouri. Her sister-in-law is Sandra Busey. Norma is also survived by many other relatives and friends.A memorial has been established in Norma's memory for later designation by her family. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live.The services will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 2 PM at the Apostolic Family Worship Center, 110 Airport Road, Ogallala, Nebraska, 69153. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Friday from 2 PM to 6 PM at Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala.Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of the arrangements.

Norma Jean O'Brien (1946-2023)

Sharyl R. Pankonin, age 75, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away surrounded by her loving family.

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 </figure>Sharyl R. Pankonin, age 75, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away surrounded by her loving family.Sharyl was born on May 24, 1947, in Ogallala, NE, to Floyd and Helen (Rector) Brooks. She graduated from Ogallala High School with the Class of 1965.Following her graduation, Sharyl enlisted in the US Army, where she served from 1965 until her honorable discharge in 1968. She worked in communications and intelligence during her time in the military.After her military service, Sharyl earned her LPN and made a career working in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care. She had a deep love for dogs and horses, and enjoyed spending time with her beloved animals.In 1976, Sharyl married Dennis, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and faith. Sharyl was known for her love of animals.Sharyl was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Helen; step-father, Donald Peterson; her husband, Dennis; brothers-in-law, Marvin Suhr, Clinton McQueen and Terry Davis.Survivors include her children, Kerrie (Kelly) Conway of North Platte and Dan (LuAnn) VanCura of Palisade, Amy Pankonin of North Platte; grandchildren, Trenton, Soniea, and Michelle; siblings Sondra Sharkey of Ogallala, Deb (Lynn) McCaig of Lincoln, Brad (Cheryl) Brooks of Lamars, IA, Jan Davis of Gretna, and Brian Brooks of Ogallala, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.Memorial contributions in Sharyl's memory can be made to the Perkins County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.Graveside services with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Ogallala Cemetery with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating. Military Honors will be provided by Keith County Veterans Organizations.The family asks that you join them in remembering Sharyl's life and the many people she touched with her kindness, love, and dedication.Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

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