Gifford Ellis Massie III, age 57 of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday,&nbsp; March 26, 2023, at his home.

Gifford was born on July 22, 1965, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Gifford E. Massie Jr. and Darlene R. (Kleinknecht) Massie.&nbsp; He graduated from Gothenburg High School with the Class of 1983 and attended diesel mechanic trade school in Laramie, Wyoming.&nbsp; He was hired on the Union Pacific Railroad and worked for over thirty years as a machinist, retiring in January of this year due to illness.&nbsp; He was married on October 5, 2007, in North Platte, Nebraska to Alexis Joan Nehman.&nbsp; He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and sailing.&nbsp; He was also a ham radio operator with the call sign AAORB.&nbsp; He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Alexis; children, Jackie (Ryan) Anderegg, Jesse (Natalie) Massie, and Nathan (Sam) Massie, all of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Adrienne (Andrew) Meyer of Omaha, Nebraska, Tia Massie and Starr Massie, both of Highland Michigan; eight grandchildren; his sister, Sheila (Milton) Wear of Gothenburg, Nebraska; a brother, Tim Massie of Gothenburg, Nebraska; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of life will be held for Gifford at the Lincoln Highway RV Park at 4684 Rodeo Road in North Platte, NE on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the family for future designation and to help with final expenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte, Nebraska, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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 </figure>Gifford Ellis Massie III, age 57 of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday,&nbsp; March 26, 2023, at his home.Gifford was born on July 22, 1965, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Gifford E. Massie Jr. and Darlene R. (Kleinknecht) Massie.&nbsp; He graduated from Gothenburg High School with the Class of 1983 and attended diesel mechanic trade school in Laramie, Wyoming.&nbsp; He was hired on the Union Pacific Railroad and worked for over thirty years as a machinist, retiring in January of this year due to illness.&nbsp; He was married on October 5, 2007, in North Platte, Nebraska to Alexis Joan Nehman.&nbsp; He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and sailing.&nbsp; He was also a ham radio operator with the call sign AAORB.&nbsp; He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Alexis; children, Jackie (Ryan) Anderegg, Jesse (Natalie) Massie, and Nathan (Sam) Massie, all of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Adrienne (Andrew) Meyer of Omaha, Nebraska, Tia Massie and Starr Massie, both of Highland Michigan; eight grandchildren; his sister, Sheila (Milton) Wear of Gothenburg, Nebraska; a brother, Tim Massie of Gothenburg, Nebraska; and several nieces, nephews and friends.A celebration of life will be held for Gifford at the Lincoln Highway RV Park at 4684 Rodeo Road in North Platte, NE on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the family for future designation and to help with final expenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte, Nebraska, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Gifford Ellis Massie III  (1965-2023)

Jack Lewis Mann, age 66, of Brady, NE went to his Heavenly Home on December 17th, 2022.

Born to Bob and Mary Ellen Mann in Gothenburg, NE on March 4, 1956, Jack spent his early childhood on the farm north of Gothenburg until moving into town. He attended Gothenburg Public Schools until Bob and Mary moved the family to Jeffrey Lake the summer prior to his Junior year. He graduated from Brady High School with the Class of 1974.

Jack and Pam were high school sweethearts, married December 20th, 1975. They spent the first few years of their marriage embarking on many adventures aboard their beloved Moto Guzzi. In April 1979 Pam gave birth to their daughter Lucinda Marie and in August 1980 to their son Lukas Jeffrey. Through all their ups, downs and struggles there was always love! Love first for God, and then for each other. Jack held many employment positions over the years. He embodied the spirit of his name, “Jack-of-all-trades".&nbsp; He was a hay mill operator, over the road truck driver, pig farmer and village maintenance man. Jack owned multiple businesses over the years, finishing his working life as the owner of Brady Get-N-Go. There was not much that Jack did not have the skills for, and if someone asked, he would not hesitate to lend those skills to help them.

Jack had many loves in his life. The first always being Pam. He also enjoyed singing and playing his guitar. His soul was filled with music. He was a creator. Jack always had a project going. Whether it was furniture, or a boat or Christmas presents for friends and family, he put his heart into everything he built. Jack loved to PLAY! Jeffrey Lake was his sanctuary. Jack enjoyed being out on the water, participating in all kinds of activities with friends, family and strangers alike.

He is survived by his mother Mary Ellen Mann; daughter Lucinda (Daniel) Robison of Brady, son Lukas (Kim) Mann of Benson, NC; grandchildren Nicholas, Amanda, Abigail, Andrew, Benjamin and Cleland Robison, Christian and Cayla Mann, Camden, Parker and Mia Stallings; great-grandson Alexander Robison; Sisters Lynne (Rocky) Johnson and Sandy Burke; brother-in-law Mike (Sandy) Brown, sisters-in-law Kathy Hoffman, Deb Brown and Michele (Stacey) Blagdon; as well as a multitude of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife Pamela and father Bob Mann. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Crossing Fellowship in Gothenburg, Nebraska with Pastor Eric Most officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the family for disbursement to the churches and charities closes to Jack’s heart.

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

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 </figure>Jack Lewis Mann, age 66, of Brady, NE went to his Heavenly Home on December 17th, 2022.Born to Bob and Mary Ellen Mann in Gothenburg, NE on March 4, 1956, Jack spent his early childhood on the farm north of Gothenburg until moving into town. He attended Gothenburg Public Schools until Bob and Mary moved the family to Jeffrey Lake the summer prior to his Junior year. He graduated from Brady High School with the Class of 1974.Jack and Pam were high school sweethearts, married December 20th, 1975. They spent the first few years of their marriage embarking on many adventures aboard their beloved Moto Guzzi. In April 1979 Pam gave birth to their daughter Lucinda Marie and in August 1980 to their son Lukas Jeffrey. Through all their ups, downs and struggles there was always love! Love first for God, and then for each other. Jack held many employment positions over the years. He embodied the spirit of his name, “Jack-of-all-trades".&nbsp; He was a hay mill operator, over the road truck driver, pig farmer and village maintenance man. Jack owned multiple businesses over the years, finishing his working life as the owner of Brady Get-N-Go. There was not much that Jack did not have the skills for, and if someone asked, he would not hesitate to lend those skills to help them.Jack had many loves in his life. The first always being Pam. He also enjoyed singing and playing his guitar. His soul was filled with music. He was a creator. Jack always had a project going. Whether it was furniture, or a boat or Christmas presents for friends and family, he put his heart into everything he built. Jack loved to PLAY! Jeffrey Lake was his sanctuary. Jack enjoyed being out on the water, participating in all kinds of activities with friends, family and strangers alike.He is survived by his mother Mary Ellen Mann; daughter Lucinda (Daniel) Robison of Brady, son Lukas (Kim) Mann of Benson, NC; grandchildren Nicholas, Amanda, Abigail, Andrew, Benjamin and Cleland Robison, Christian and Cayla Mann, Camden, Parker and Mia Stallings; great-grandson Alexander Robison; Sisters Lynne (Rocky) Johnson and Sandy Burke; brother-in-law Mike (Sandy) Brown, sisters-in-law Kathy Hoffman, Deb Brown and Michele (Stacey) Blagdon; as well as a multitude of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Jack was preceded in death by his wife Pamela and father Bob Mann. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Crossing Fellowship in Gothenburg, Nebraska with Pastor Eric Most officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the family for disbursement to the churches and charities closes to Jack’s heart. To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.

Jack Mann (1956-2022)

Wynona May Emerson, age 80, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on March 24, 2023 at North Platte Care Center.&nbsp; She was born on August 10, 1942 to Charles and Wealtha (Blakeman) Emerson in North Platte.

Wynona spent her whole life in North Platte.&nbsp; She enjoyed doing crafts for fun.&nbsp; She worked in laundry at the Interstate Inn for over 10 years.&nbsp; She loved working with the children at Salvation Army Church.

Survivors include her brothers, Delbert (Janice) Emerson and LeRoy (Ursula) Emerson; and numerous other nieces and nephews, family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Wealtha; siblings, Willard and Marie Emerson, Cynthia and Von Demilt, Deloris and Don Mowers, Clifford Emerson, and Lois Emerson.

Memorials are suggested in Wynona's name for later designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Salvation Army Church in North Platte with Major Lynnette Poff officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery.

Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Wynona May Emerson, age 80, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on March 24, 2023 at North Platte Care Center.&nbsp; She was born on August 10, 1942 to Charles and Wealtha (Blakeman) Emerson in North Platte.Wynona spent her whole life in North Platte.&nbsp; She enjoyed doing crafts for fun.&nbsp; She worked in laundry at the Interstate Inn for over 10 years.&nbsp; She loved working with the children at Salvation Army Church.Survivors include her brothers, Delbert (Janice) Emerson and LeRoy (Ursula) Emerson; and numerous other nieces and nephews, family members and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Wealtha; siblings, Willard and Marie Emerson, Cynthia and Von Demilt, Deloris and Don Mowers, Clifford Emerson, and Lois Emerson.Memorials are suggested in Wynona's name for later designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Salvation Army Church in North Platte with Major Lynnette Poff officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery.Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Wynona May Emerson  (1942-2023)

Bertha Katherina Rickertsen, 105, of Lexington, Nebraska died on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Ridgeway Senior Living in Lexington.

Bertha was born in rural Cozad on February 17, 1918 to Cobus and Emma Stevens. She was one of five girls born to this union. She graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1935. She grew up in the Cozad-Gothenburg area. She worked in the AAA office in Lexington. She married Christian Rickertsen on December 21, 1942. After Chris returned from the war, they rented a farm in Lexington. She assisted her husband with farming and feeding cattle as a partner in the Car-Bar Cattle Co. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington where she served as an elder, deacon and Presbyterian Women. She spent many years teaching Sunday school and Bible school. She was a 4-H leader for fifteen years.

Survivors include her daughters Linda Hirschfeld of Lincoln, Nebraska and Carma (Galen) Ewer of Sandy, Utah, sons Bryan (Marleen) Rickertsen of Lincoln, Nebraska and Bruce (Julie) Rickertsen of Lexington, Nebraska, 12 grand-children, 28 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandsons. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband Chris, her son-in-law, Dave Hirschfeld, one infant grandson, four sisters and their spouses and four sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law and their spouses, she was the last of her generation.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Eddie Mariel, officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery near Lexington. Memorials are kindly suggested to the Rickertsen Family for later designation.

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

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 </figure>Bertha Katherina Rickertsen, 105, of Lexington, Nebraska died on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Ridgeway Senior Living in Lexington.Bertha was born in rural Cozad on February 17, 1918 to Cobus and Emma Stevens. She was one of five girls born to this union. She graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1935. She grew up in the Cozad-Gothenburg area. She worked in the AAA office in Lexington. She married Christian Rickertsen on December 21, 1942. After Chris returned from the war, they rented a farm in Lexington. She assisted her husband with farming and feeding cattle as a partner in the Car-Bar Cattle Co. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington where she served as an elder, deacon and Presbyterian Women. She spent many years teaching Sunday school and Bible school. She was a 4-H leader for fifteen years.Survivors include her daughters Linda Hirschfeld of Lincoln, Nebraska and Carma (Galen) Ewer of Sandy, Utah, sons Bryan (Marleen) Rickertsen of Lincoln, Nebraska and Bruce (Julie) Rickertsen of Lexington, Nebraska, 12 grand-children, 28 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandsons. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband Chris, her son-in-law, Dave Hirschfeld, one infant grandson, four sisters and their spouses and four sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law and their spouses, she was the last of her generation.Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Eddie Mariel, officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery near Lexington. Memorials are kindly suggested to the Rickertsen Family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Bertha K Rickertsen (1918-2023)

Lyle Roger Hasselbring, 70, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 3, 1952, in Lexington, Nebraska to Harley and Evelyn (Snyder) Hasselbring. He graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1970 then continued to trade school for the next two years in Hastings.&nbsp;

Lyle began working for Fremont Nebraska Public Gas as a welder before returning to Lexington to work for Sperry New Holland. Afterwards, he moved on to Paulsen’s for a few years before finally landing at Kayton Electric, now called I.E.S Commercial Inc. where he stayed for the next 32 years and loved every minute of it.

Lyle belonged to many clubs including being a lifetime member of the NRA, the North American Hunting Club and was a former member of the Trapper’s Association.

He was an incredibly skilled welder and an avid hunter. Hunting was his greatest passion, and would often bring home deer, elk, antelope, and waterfowl. Lyle was known to have a green thumb and always maintained the most beautiful garden. There was rarely ever a time where you wouldn’t find Lyle enjoying the outdoors somehow. He was quite the animal lover as well and always had cats and dogs running around his land.

Those left to honor his memory are his loving wife, Diana Hasselbring of Lexington; sister, Julie (Mike) Bruijn of Waynesville, North Carolina; brother-in-law, Bill (Cathy) Cumming of Papillion, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Vickie Moran of Freeburg, Missouri; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Evelyn; brother, Lynn and brothers-in-law, Carl Cassmeyer and Hal Cumming.

There will be no visitation as the family is honoring Lyle’s wish for cremation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to Aseracare Hospice Care, 6415 2nd Avenue Suite 3, Kearney, Nebraska 68847.

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 </figure>Lyle Roger Hasselbring, 70, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born on May 3, 1952, in Lexington, Nebraska to Harley and Evelyn (Snyder) Hasselbring. He graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1970 then continued to trade school for the next two years in Hastings.&nbsp;Lyle began working for Fremont Nebraska Public Gas as a welder before returning to Lexington to work for Sperry New Holland. Afterwards, he moved on to Paulsen’s for a few years before finally landing at Kayton Electric, now called I.E.S Commercial Inc. where he stayed for the next 32 years and loved every minute of it.Lyle belonged to many clubs including being a lifetime member of the NRA, the North American Hunting Club and was a former member of the Trapper’s Association.He was an incredibly skilled welder and an avid hunter. Hunting was his greatest passion, and would often bring home deer, elk, antelope, and waterfowl. Lyle was known to have a green thumb and always maintained the most beautiful garden. There was rarely ever a time where you wouldn’t find Lyle enjoying the outdoors somehow. He was quite the animal lover as well and always had cats and dogs running around his land.Those left to honor his memory are his loving wife, Diana Hasselbring of Lexington; sister, Julie (Mike) Bruijn of Waynesville, North Carolina; brother-in-law, Bill (Cathy) Cumming of Papillion, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Vickie Moran of Freeburg, Missouri; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Evelyn; brother, Lynn and brothers-in-law, Carl Cassmeyer and Hal Cumming.There will be no visitation as the family is honoring Lyle’s wish for cremation.In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to Aseracare Hospice Care, 6415 2nd Avenue Suite 3, Kearney, Nebraska 68847.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

Lyle Roger Hasselbring (1953-2023)

&nbsp; &nbsp; Julie Ann Mockry, age 70, of McCook, passed away at her home on March 21, 2023.&nbsp; She was born in McCook, NE on March 21, 1953, to William “Bill” and Eleanor (Ninemiers) Herman.&nbsp; Julie attended and graduated from Culbertson High School in 1972.

&nbsp; &nbsp; She married Craig Minson and to this union two daughters were born: Colette and Stacey.&nbsp; Julie later married Orville “Jim” Mockry and she gained a son and two daughters: Jamie, Cyndi and Caitlyn.&nbsp; Jim preceded her in death in 2008.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Julie enjoyed camping at area lakes from Trenton to Alma.&nbsp; She followed all of her children’s and grandchildren’s many activities.&nbsp; In her early years, she loved to go to stockcar races in McCook, Culbertson, and Kansas.&nbsp; Julie was ready to go in a moment’s notice with the kids or a friend to take a road trip; just as long as it wasn’t over four hours.&nbsp; She loved to bake cookies with her grandchildren, especially peanut butter chocolate kiss cookies, frosted sugar cookies and Christmas cookies. Julie was known to frequent casinos.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Julie was baptized and confirmed at the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Culbertson, where she was still a member. She enjoyed volunteering for many of her children’s events and was a member of the Community Graduation Committee in Culbertson.&nbsp; Julie worked as a housekeeper at the Chief Motel and the Holiday Inn Express.

&nbsp; &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Eleanor; husband, Orville “Jim” Mockry; sister, Nancy Kautz; and brother-in-law, Robert Wurster.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Julie is survived by her daughters, Colette (Travis) Balderston of McCook, Stacey Shaw of Omaha, Cyndi (Brian) Ward of McCook, and Caitlyn Mockry of Lincoln; son, Jamie (Theresa) Mockry of McCook; 11 grandchildren: Desarae (Chism), Ashlyn, Rylie, Lane, Kylee, Josyln, Aaron, Anita, James, Callie, and Gunner; six great-grandchildren: Theo, Oakley, Liahm, Rhett, Tajo, and baby Newkirk; brothers-in-law: Robert (Angela) Mockry of McCook, Jerry Kautz of Culbertson, and Randy (Wanda) Mockry of McCook; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Charlie) Collins and Mary Sue Wurster all of McCook; as well as a special friend, Lonnie Zimbelman of McCook;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Funeral services for Julie will be held at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11 AM with Jamie Mockry officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Culbertson Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation for Julie will be held from 1PM - 6PM on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.&nbsp; Family will be present to greet friends from 5PM - 6PM.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Memorials may be left in Julie’s name at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel to be designated later.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; Julie Ann Mockry, age 70, of McCook, passed away at her home on March 21, 2023.&nbsp; She was born in McCook, NE on March 21, 1953, to William “Bill” and Eleanor (Ninemiers) Herman.&nbsp; Julie attended and graduated from Culbertson High School in 1972.&nbsp; &nbsp; She married Craig Minson and to this union two daughters were born: Colette and Stacey.&nbsp; Julie later married Orville “Jim” Mockry and she gained a son and two daughters: Jamie, Cyndi and Caitlyn.&nbsp; Jim preceded her in death in 2008.&nbsp; &nbsp; Julie enjoyed camping at area lakes from Trenton to Alma.&nbsp; She followed all of her children’s and grandchildren’s many activities.&nbsp; In her early years, she loved to go to stockcar races in McCook, Culbertson, and Kansas.&nbsp; Julie was ready to go in a moment’s notice with the kids or a friend to take a road trip; just as long as it wasn’t over four hours.&nbsp; She loved to bake cookies with her grandchildren, especially peanut butter chocolate kiss cookies, frosted sugar cookies and Christmas cookies. Julie was known to frequent casinos.&nbsp; &nbsp; Julie was baptized and confirmed at the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Culbertson, where she was still a member. She enjoyed volunteering for many of her children’s events and was a member of the Community Graduation Committee in Culbertson.&nbsp; Julie worked as a housekeeper at the Chief Motel and the Holiday Inn Express.&nbsp; &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Eleanor; husband, Orville “Jim” Mockry; sister, Nancy Kautz; and brother-in-law, Robert Wurster.&nbsp; &nbsp; Julie is survived by her daughters, Colette (Travis) Balderston of McCook, Stacey Shaw of Omaha, Cyndi (Brian) Ward of McCook, and Caitlyn Mockry of Lincoln; son, Jamie (Theresa) Mockry of McCook; 11 grandchildren: Desarae (Chism), Ashlyn, Rylie, Lane, Kylee, Josyln, Aaron, Anita, James, Callie, and Gunner; six great-grandchildren: Theo, Oakley, Liahm, Rhett, Tajo, and baby Newkirk; brothers-in-law: Robert (Angela) Mockry of McCook, Jerry Kautz of Culbertson, and Randy (Wanda) Mockry of McCook; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Charlie) Collins and Mary Sue Wurster all of McCook; as well as a special friend, Lonnie Zimbelman of McCook;&nbsp; &nbsp; Funeral services for Julie will be held at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11 AM with Jamie Mockry officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Culbertson Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation for Julie will be held from 1PM - 6PM on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.&nbsp; Family will be present to greet friends from 5PM - 6PM.&nbsp; &nbsp; Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Memorials may be left in Julie’s name at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel to be designated later.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook has been entrusted with arrangements.

Julie Ann Mockry (1953-2023)

&nbsp;Beverly A Pollock, 86, of Ogallala, passed away Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at the Bellevue Health Center in Bellevue, NE.

She was born June 21, 1936, at Lincoln, the daughter of Glenn A. and Sylvia (Lewis) Buck. In the 1940s, the Bucks bought the Rolling Stone Ranch in Cherry County, although Lincoln continued to be their primary place of residence.&nbsp;She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree, with distinction, in journalism from the University of Nebraska in 1958.

A fourth generation Nebraskan, she was the Ak-Sar-Ben countess from Lincoln, where her father was president, publisher and chairman of the board of The Nebraska Farmer, Inc. While at the university, she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, a national scholastic honor society that was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary at Williamsburg, Virginia. She also was a member of Mortar Board, an honorary society for women student recognizing leadership, scholarship, service and character. A member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, she joined the staff of the Nebraska Cornhusker Yearbook as a freshman, becoming editor-in-chief her senior year.

On Sept. 13, 1958, she married fellow journalism student Jack S. Pollock at Lincoln. Pollock, the son of District Judge F. H. and Gladys Pollock, of Stanton, was editor-in-chief of the Daily Nebraskan student newspaper. The Pollocks moved to Sidney in late 1958 and were mentored by the late Jack H. Lowe of the Sidney Telegraph.

In 1960, they joined the staff of the Keith County News, working for W. E. “Boola” and Marge Buechler, from whom they purchased the newspaper in 1966. She wrote the weekly column “The Diary of a Year-Round Beach Bum,” covered meetings of the Ogallala Board of education and wrote other news and editorials. She won various awards for her journalistic efforts, including, in 2002, the Emma C. McKinney Memorial Award, which was presented at the National Newspaper Association convention in Portland, Oregon, “in recognition of outstanding leadership and service to her community and the profession of journalism.” In 2011, she was one of six women inducted with the inaugural class of the Nebraska Women Journalists Hall of Fame. She also won the Nebraska Press Women’s first-place award and National Federation of Press Women’s second-place award for the “Lonesome Dove” special section, which promoted tourism in Keith County. More than 100,000 copies of that publication have been circulated. The Pollocks retired and sold the Keith County News to three of their employees in 2000. She often said she was most energized and gratified by her service on the board of directors of the Nebraska Community Foundation and on the board of the Keith County Foundation Fund. She joined the Nebraska Community Foundation in the organization’s third year, serving from 1995 through 2004, including service on the board’s executive committee. She was instrumental in revitalizing the Keith County Community Foundation, now KCFF, and guiding it to affiliate with the Nebraska Community Foundation. Serving on various statewide boards, she was a member of the boards of the Nebraska Humanities Foundation, Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation and the University of Nebraska Foundation. She served for many years on the University of Nebraska President’s Advisory Council and was a member of the 13th District Nebraska Judicial Nominating Commission. She served on the board of trustees of the Goodall City Library and, for many years, as president of the board of the Ogallala Library Foundation. Other local activities included serving as charter president of the Ogallala Branch of the American Association of University Women and holding state AAUW positions, serving as president of the Women’s Division of the Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce and as president of Chapter CL, PEO. While her children attended Keith County School District 18, she served several years as secretary of the District 18 Board of Education.&nbsp; A member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, of Ogallala, for more than 50 years, she taught Sunday school for about 10 years and served on several church boards and committees. As a volunteer, she produced the monthly church newsletter for 11 years and the Sunday church bulletins for many more years, for both the First Congregational UCC at Ogallala and the United Church of Christ, Congregational, of Brule.

Survivors include a son, Andrew S. Pollock, an attorney, and his wife, Dr. Kris Pollock, a dentist, of Pleasant Dale; a daughter, Allison Ann and her husband, Larry Welch Jr., an attorney and one of six judges of the Nebraska Court of Appeals, of Beaver Lake; grandchildren, Libby, Sam, Katie, and Mac Pollock, and Buck, Ben, and Jack Welch; and a brother, Glenn L. Buck, of Pensacola, Florida.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jack Pollock, in 2009; and a sister, Barbara Buck.

Memorials are directed to the Keith County Foundation Fund, P.O. Box 104, Ogallala, NE 69153, the Ogallala Library Foundation, or the 21st Century Endowment Trust of First Congregational United Church of Christ, of Ogallala, P.O. Box Box 516, Ogallala, NE 69153.

Inurnment will be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 26th, 2023 at the Ogallala Cemetery. Immediate family only.

Memorial services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Ogallala with Reverend Lisa Hadler officiating.

A social will be held for friends and family at Front Street in Ogallala from 12:30- 3:00 p.m.

Services will be live streamed at www.drauckerfh.com. Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the "share a memory" button.

Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp;Beverly A Pollock, 86, of Ogallala, passed away Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at the Bellevue Health Center in Bellevue, NE.She was born June 21, 1936, at Lincoln, the daughter of Glenn A. and Sylvia (Lewis) Buck. In the 1940s, the Bucks bought the Rolling Stone Ranch in Cherry County, although Lincoln continued to be their primary place of residence.&nbsp;She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree, with distinction, in journalism from the University of Nebraska in 1958.A fourth generation Nebraskan, she was the Ak-Sar-Ben countess from Lincoln, where her father was president, publisher and chairman of the board of The Nebraska Farmer, Inc. While at the university, she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, a national scholastic honor society that was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary at Williamsburg, Virginia. She also was a member of Mortar Board, an honorary society for women student recognizing leadership, scholarship, service and character. A member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, she joined the staff of the Nebraska Cornhusker Yearbook as a freshman, becoming editor-in-chief her senior year.On Sept. 13, 1958, she married fellow journalism student Jack S. Pollock at Lincoln. Pollock, the son of District Judge F. H. and Gladys Pollock, of Stanton, was editor-in-chief of the Daily Nebraskan student newspaper. The Pollocks moved to Sidney in late 1958 and were mentored by the late Jack H. Lowe of the Sidney Telegraph.In 1960, they joined the staff of the Keith County News, working for W. E. “Boola” and Marge Buechler, from whom they purchased the newspaper in 1966. She wrote the weekly column “The Diary of a Year-Round Beach Bum,” covered meetings of the Ogallala Board of education and wrote other news and editorials. She won various awards for her journalistic efforts, including, in 2002, the Emma C. McKinney Memorial Award, which was presented at the National Newspaper Association convention in Portland, Oregon, “in recognition of outstanding leadership and service to her community and the profession of journalism.” In 2011, she was one of six women inducted with the inaugural class of the Nebraska Women Journalists Hall of Fame. She also won the Nebraska Press Women’s first-place award and National Federation of Press Women’s second-place award for the “Lonesome Dove” special section, which promoted tourism in Keith County. More than 100,000 copies of that publication have been circulated. The Pollocks retired and sold the Keith County News to three of their employees in 2000. She often said she was most energized and gratified by her service on the board of directors of the Nebraska Community Foundation and on the board of the Keith County Foundation Fund. She joined the Nebraska Community Foundation in the organization’s third year, serving from 1995 through 2004, including service on the board’s executive committee. She was instrumental in revitalizing the Keith County Community Foundation, now KCFF, and guiding it to affiliate with the Nebraska Community Foundation. Serving on various statewide boards, she was a member of the boards of the Nebraska Humanities Foundation, Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation and the University of Nebraska Foundation. She served for many years on the University of Nebraska President’s Advisory Council and was a member of the 13th District Nebraska Judicial Nominating Commission. She served on the board of trustees of the Goodall City Library and, for many years, as president of the board of the Ogallala Library Foundation. Other local activities included serving as charter president of the Ogallala Branch of the American Association of University Women and holding state AAUW positions, serving as president of the Women’s Division of the Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce and as president of Chapter CL, PEO. While her children attended Keith County School District 18, she served several years as secretary of the District 18 Board of Education.&nbsp; A member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, of Ogallala, for more than 50 years, she taught Sunday school for about 10 years and served on several church boards and committees. As a volunteer, she produced the monthly church newsletter for 11 years and the Sunday church bulletins for many more years, for both the First Congregational UCC at Ogallala and the United Church of Christ, Congregational, of Brule. Survivors include a son, Andrew S. Pollock, an attorney, and his wife, Dr. Kris Pollock, a dentist, of Pleasant Dale; a daughter, Allison Ann and her husband, Larry Welch Jr., an attorney and one of six judges of the Nebraska Court of Appeals, of Beaver Lake; grandchildren, Libby, Sam, Katie, and Mac Pollock, and Buck, Ben, and Jack Welch; and a brother, Glenn L. Buck, of Pensacola, Florida.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jack Pollock, in 2009; and a sister, Barbara Buck. Memorials are directed to the Keith County Foundation Fund, P.O. Box 104, Ogallala, NE 69153, the Ogallala Library Foundation, or the 21st Century Endowment Trust of First Congregational United Church of Christ, of Ogallala, P.O. Box Box 516, Ogallala, NE 69153.Inurnment will be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 26th, 2023 at the Ogallala Cemetery. Immediate family only.Memorial services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Ogallala with Reverend Lisa Hadler officiating.A social will be held for friends and family at Front Street in Ogallala from 12:30- 3:00 p.m.Services will be live streamed at www.drauckerfh.com. Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the "share a memory" button.Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Beverly A Pollock (1936-2023)

Mary Ann Morse passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home in Cozad at the age of 88. Mary was born March 11, 1935 in Buffalo, New York to Bernard and Joan (Kociemski) Zablotny. She came to Nebraska to help her two sisters in Arnold, Nebraska. She worked at the Blue Grill Café in Arnold, and cleaned houses for people. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Arnold, where she met her husband, Kenneth Morse. They were married on February 14, 1954 and lived on a farm near Arnold. Their union was blessed with 5 children, Bernard, Tammy, Bill, Mark and Kent. They eventually moved to Cozad since Kenneth worked at Monroe Auto. Mary worked at the nursing home in Cozad for over 40 years. She enjoyed her work and made many friends. In 1993, she was recognized as a Certified Nursing Assistant from the Nebraska Health Care Association, and inducted into the Healthcare Hall of Fame by the Cozad Hospital Foundation in 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Tammy Anderson; 6 sisters; daughter in law, Mary Morse; one granddaughter, Crystal Crowe; and one great granddaughter, Lindsey Bennett. She is lovingly survived by her children, Bernard (Carmen) Morse of Cozad, Bill (Lynette) Morse of Grand Island, Mark (Karmen) Morse of Cozad and Kent (Joyce) Morse of Cozad; son-in-law Milan Anderson of Gothenburg;  grandchildren, Kristen (Eli) Bennett, Joshua (Nicole) Morse, Lacy (Scott) McVay, Nathan Topinka, Julie (Andy) Encinger, Christy (Tim) Poole, Nicholas Morse, Amberlyn (Nick) Cullers, Kolton Morse, David (Lacey) Morse, Rachel (Bryan) Moody and, Dorothy Morse; and numerous great grandchildren, family and friends. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m at the Cozad United Methodist Church with Pastor Doug Gahn officiating. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 1 to 7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679668778383.jpeg" alt="Mary Ann Morse" />
 <figcaption>Mary Ann Morse</figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Ann Morse passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home in Cozad at the age of 88. Mary was born March 11, 1935 in Buffalo, New York to Bernard and Joan (Kociemski) Zablotny. She came to Nebraska to help her two sisters in Arnold, Nebraska. She worked at the Blue Grill Café in Arnold, and cleaned houses for people. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Arnold, where she met her husband, Kenneth Morse. They were married on February 14, 1954 and lived on a farm near Arnold. Their union was blessed with 5 children, Bernard, Tammy, Bill, Mark and Kent. They eventually moved to Cozad since Kenneth worked at Monroe Auto. Mary worked at the nursing home in Cozad for over 40 years. She enjoyed her work and made many friends. In 1993, she was recognized as a Certified Nursing Assistant from the Nebraska Health Care Association, and inducted into the Healthcare Hall of Fame by the Cozad Hospital Foundation in 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Tammy Anderson; 6 sisters; daughter in law, Mary Morse; one granddaughter, Crystal Crowe; and one great granddaughter, Lindsey Bennett. She is lovingly survived by her children, Bernard (Carmen) Morse of Cozad, Bill (Lynette) Morse of Grand Island, Mark (Karmen) Morse of Cozad and Kent (Joyce) Morse of Cozad; son-in-law Milan Anderson of Gothenburg; grandchildren, Kristen (Eli) Bennett, Joshua (Nicole) Morse, Lacy (Scott) McVay, Nathan Topinka, Julie (Andy) Encinger, Christy (Tim) Poole, Nicholas Morse, Amberlyn (Nick) Cullers, Kolton Morse, David (Lacey) Morse, Rachel (Bryan) Moody and, Dorothy Morse; and numerous great grandchildren, family and friends. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m at the Cozad United Methodist Church with Pastor Doug Gahn officiating. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 1 to 7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Morse (1935-2023)

James Edwin Ruffing, of North Platte, NE, died on March 3, 2023, in Lincoln, NE, at Bryan Memorial West, at the age of 76.&nbsp; Jim was the youngest of three children, born on December 15, 1946, to John Jacob and Jennie (Wilton) Ruffing, a ranching family in western Nebraska.&nbsp;

Jim attended grades one through eight in a one room school house and then continued on to attend high school at Platte Valley Academy in Shelton, NE, for four years, graduating in 1964. &nbsp;He a member of a special singing group, the Prairie Ballodairs, that traveled and put on music concerts.&nbsp; Immediately upon graduating high school, Jim attended Union College in Lincoln, NE.&nbsp;

He had an incredible bass voice and joined the musical group, The Visionaries, traveling and performing in various places.&nbsp; Music was Jim’s major and his passion; he had hopes to teach music.&nbsp; Instead, he joined the Army on March 23, 1966, serving his country for 20 years.&nbsp; On March 31, 1986, he was honorably discharged as an E-7.&nbsp; Jim served in Vietnam, Germany, Korea, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.&nbsp; Upon his discharge, he enrolled into Chadron State College and received a bachelor’s in Arts, majoring in Industrial Arts, and minoring in Industrial Agriculture.&nbsp; After graduating in 1990, Jim lived at the ranch briefly before moving to North Platte in 1996 when he was hired on as the maintenance man for South Platte Terrace.

Jim married Sharon Contreras on January 12, 1997; they enjoyed 26 years of happiness together.&nbsp; He was the head elder of the North Platte Seventh-day Adventist Church.&nbsp; He loved the Lord, preaching sermons, teaching Sabbath School lessons, and singing solos.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Peter Joseph Ruffing; sister, Jane Hickok.

Those surviving Jim include the love of his life, Sharon Ruffing; grandchildren, Sammie and Jacob Ruffing, of Shattuck, OK, and Devon, of Truth or Consequences, NM; great grand-daughter, Aurora.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.

A memorial service will be held on April 24, 2023, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 10 A.M.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; The book may be signed on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home from 12 P.M. to 4 P.M.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679693592157.jpeg" alt="Jim Ruffing" />
 <figcaption>Jim Ruffing</figcaption>
 </figure>James Edwin Ruffing, of North Platte, NE, died on March 3, 2023, in Lincoln, NE, at Bryan Memorial West, at the age of 76.&nbsp; Jim was the youngest of three children, born on December 15, 1946, to John Jacob and Jennie (Wilton) Ruffing, a ranching family in western Nebraska.&nbsp;Jim attended grades one through eight in a one room school house and then continued on to attend high school at Platte Valley Academy in Shelton, NE, for four years, graduating in 1964. &nbsp;He a member of a special singing group, the Prairie Ballodairs, that traveled and put on music concerts.&nbsp; Immediately upon graduating high school, Jim attended Union College in Lincoln, NE.&nbsp;He had an incredible bass voice and joined the musical group, The Visionaries, traveling and performing in various places.&nbsp; Music was Jim’s major and his passion; he had hopes to teach music.&nbsp; Instead, he joined the Army on March 23, 1966, serving his country for 20 years.&nbsp; On March 31, 1986, he was honorably discharged as an E-7.&nbsp; Jim served in Vietnam, Germany, Korea, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.&nbsp; Upon his discharge, he enrolled into Chadron State College and received a bachelor’s in Arts, majoring in Industrial Arts, and minoring in Industrial Agriculture.&nbsp; After graduating in 1990, Jim lived at the ranch briefly before moving to North Platte in 1996 when he was hired on as the maintenance man for South Platte Terrace.Jim married Sharon Contreras on January 12, 1997; they enjoyed 26 years of happiness together.&nbsp; He was the head elder of the North Platte Seventh-day Adventist Church.&nbsp; He loved the Lord, preaching sermons, teaching Sabbath School lessons, and singing solos.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Peter Joseph Ruffing; sister, Jane Hickok.Those surviving Jim include the love of his life, Sharon Ruffing; grandchildren, Sammie and Jacob Ruffing, of Shattuck, OK, and Devon, of Truth or Consequences, NM; great grand-daughter, Aurora.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.A memorial service will be held on April 24, 2023, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 10 A.M.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; The book may be signed on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home from 12 P.M. to 4 P.M.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

James 'Jim' Ruffing (1946-2023)

Virgil Allen Burris Jr., 91, of Hershey, passed away March 23, 2023 at home.&nbsp; He was born June 25, 1931 to Virgil and LaVone (Reid) Burris Sr. in Fayette, IA.

Virgil grew up in Bradgate, IA where he attended school.&nbsp; He enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 19.&nbsp; After returning home, he married his high school sweetheart, Janice Naeve in Fairmont, MN.&nbsp; They lived in Bradgate and raised five children, Denise, Paul, Douglas, Michelle, and Wayne.&nbsp; They moved to Nebraska when Virgil took a job with Coca-Cola.&nbsp; He was a jack of all trades and was self-taught in everything he did.

Virgil’s hobbies included hunting (favorite was deer), fishing, gardening (especially tomatoes), bread making, mushroom hunting (grew his own mushrooms), bird watching (loved purple Martins), and flying.&nbsp; He always had a project going on, with his most recent project being grafting trees.&nbsp; Virgil raised quail and made his own incubator.

Preceding him in death were parents, Virgil and LaVone; brothers, John Burris and Robert “Bob” Burris; sister Karen Zeman.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Burris; children, Denise (Jerry) Peters, Paul (Pam) Burris, Douglas Burris, Michelle Thomas, Wayne (Jennifer) Burris; grandchildren, William Cran, Jonathan Cran, Derek Burris, DeAnna Maxwell, Chad Burris, Andy Burris, Jeremy Thomas, Daniel Thomas, Mason Willard, Noah Burris; numerous great grandchildren, other family members and friends.

Memorials are suggested to Hershey Senior Center.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 31, 2023 at Methodist Church in Hershey with Pastors Wade Hudson and Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held noon-7:00 P.M., with family present 5:00-7:00, Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Virgil Allen Burris Jr., 91, of Hershey, passed away March 23, 2023 at home.&nbsp; He was born June 25, 1931 to Virgil and LaVone (Reid) Burris Sr. in Fayette, IA.Virgil grew up in Bradgate, IA where he attended school.&nbsp; He enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 19.&nbsp; After returning home, he married his high school sweetheart, Janice Naeve in Fairmont, MN.&nbsp; They lived in Bradgate and raised five children, Denise, Paul, Douglas, Michelle, and Wayne.&nbsp; They moved to Nebraska when Virgil took a job with Coca-Cola.&nbsp; He was a jack of all trades and was self-taught in everything he did.Virgil’s hobbies included hunting (favorite was deer), fishing, gardening (especially tomatoes), bread making, mushroom hunting (grew his own mushrooms), bird watching (loved purple Martins), and flying.&nbsp; He always had a project going on, with his most recent project being grafting trees.&nbsp; Virgil raised quail and made his own incubator.Preceding him in death were parents, Virgil and LaVone; brothers, John Burris and Robert “Bob” Burris; sister Karen Zeman.Survivors include his wife, Janice Burris; children, Denise (Jerry) Peters, Paul (Pam) Burris, Douglas Burris, Michelle Thomas, Wayne (Jennifer) Burris; grandchildren, William Cran, Jonathan Cran, Derek Burris, DeAnna Maxwell, Chad Burris, Andy Burris, Jeremy Thomas, Daniel Thomas, Mason Willard, Noah Burris; numerous great grandchildren, other family members and friends.Memorials are suggested to Hershey Senior Center.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 31, 2023 at Methodist Church in Hershey with Pastors Wade Hudson and Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held noon-7:00 P.M., with family present 5:00-7:00, Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Virgil Allen Burris Jr. (1931-2023)

Elmer Ramon Lopez,69 años, de Lexington, Nebraska, falleció el miércoles 22 de marzo de 2023 en su casa rodeado de su amada familia.

Elmer nació el 10 de julio de 1953 en San Marcos, Guatemala, hijo de Ramon y Mercedes Lopez. Creció en Guatemala y emigró a los Estados Unidos en 1983, donde quería proporcionar y dar a su familia una vida mejor y oportunidades.

Se unió en matrimonio con Margarita Tejada y cinco hijos fueron bendecidos a esta unión: Elmer, Lily, Ingrid, Rosa y Eric. La familia estableció su hogar en Los Ángeles, California, antes de mudarse a Lexington, Nebraska en 1997. En 1998, Elmer comenzó a trabajar para Tyson Beef Packing Plant y trabajaba en matanza hasta 2019, cuando su salud lo obligó a retirarse.

Elmer era un hombre de familia. Le encantaba tener reuniones para poder pasar tiempo de calidad con sus hijos y nietos; bailando y pasándolo bien. Fue un pilar en la vida de su familia y los mantuvo a todos unidos. Elmer se aseguró de hacer que su familia se sintiera amada y nunca olvidó un solo cumpleaños o aniversario. También era un hombre de gran fe. Era un miembro devoto de la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington. Cuando no estaba ocupado, disfrutaba pasar sus días fuera en la jardinería y salir de paseo con su amada esposa.

Los que quedan para celebrar su vida son su esposa Margarita Lopez de Lexington; sus hijos, Elmer (Flora) Lopez, Lily (Ruperto) Lopez, Ingrid (Omar) Lopez, Rosa (Jesse Naputi) Lopez y Erik (Sandy) Lopez, todos de Lexington, catorce nietos y cinco bisnietos, muchos hermanos, hermanas, sobrinas, sobrinos, familiares y muchos amigos.

Además de sus padres, le precede en la muerte su nieta, Jasmine Lopez.

El velorio sera el martes 28 de marzo de 2023, de 5 a 7 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington con un Rosario a las 7 p.m.

La Misa de Entierro Cristiano sera el miércoles 29 de marzo de 2023 a las 2:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington con el Padre Jose Chavez, oficiando. La misa se transmitirá en vivo a través de la página de Facebook de Reynolds-Love Funeral Home.

El entierro sera en el Cementerio Evergreen en Lexington.

Se sugieren amablemente donaciones a la familia para su posterior designación.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington tiene el honor de ayudar a la familia con los arreglos. Por favor, comparta sus condolencias en línea con la familia visitando: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com&nbsp;

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Elmer Ramon Lopez, 69, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Elmer was born on July 10, 1953, in San Marcos, Guatemala to Ramon and Mercedes Lopez. He grew up in Guatemala and immigrated to the United States in 1983, where he wanted to provide and give his family a better life and opportunity.

He was united in marriage to Margarita Tejada and five children were blessed to this union: Elmer, Lily, Ingrid, Rosa and Eric. The family made their home in Los Angeles, California before moving to Lexington, Nebraska in 1997. In 1998, Elmer started working for Tyson Beef Packing Plant and would work in Slaughter until 2019 when his health forced him to retire.

Elmer was a family man. He loved having get togethers often so he could spend quality time with his children and grandchildren; dancing and having a great time. He was a pillar in his family’s life and kept them all united. Elmer made sure to make his family feel loved and never forgot a single birthday or anniversary. He was also a man of great faith. He was a devout member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. When he wasn’t busy, he often enjoyed spending his days outside gardening and going on walks with his loving wife.

Those left to celebrate his life is his wife Margarita Lopez of Lexington; his children, Elmer (Flora) Lopez, Lily (Ruperto) Lopez, Ingrid (Omar) Lopez, Rosa (Jesse Naputi) Lopez, and Erik (Sandy) Lopez all of Lexington, fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren, as well as many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jasmine Lopez.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with a Rosary to follow at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating. The Mass will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.

Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Lexington.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

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 </figure>Elmer Ramon Lopez,69 años, de Lexington, Nebraska, falleció el miércoles 22 de marzo de 2023 en su casa rodeado de su amada familia.Elmer nació el 10 de julio de 1953 en San Marcos, Guatemala, hijo de Ramon y Mercedes Lopez. Creció en Guatemala y emigró a los Estados Unidos en 1983, donde quería proporcionar y dar a su familia una vida mejor y oportunidades.Se unió en matrimonio con Margarita Tejada y cinco hijos fueron bendecidos a esta unión: Elmer, Lily, Ingrid, Rosa y Eric. La familia estableció su hogar en Los Ángeles, California, antes de mudarse a Lexington, Nebraska en 1997. En 1998, Elmer comenzó a trabajar para Tyson Beef Packing Plant y trabajaba en matanza hasta 2019, cuando su salud lo obligó a retirarse.Elmer era un hombre de familia. Le encantaba tener reuniones para poder pasar tiempo de calidad con sus hijos y nietos; bailando y pasándolo bien. Fue un pilar en la vida de su familia y los mantuvo a todos unidos. Elmer se aseguró de hacer que su familia se sintiera amada y nunca olvidó un solo cumpleaños o aniversario. También era un hombre de gran fe. Era un miembro devoto de la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington. Cuando no estaba ocupado, disfrutaba pasar sus días fuera en la jardinería y salir de paseo con su amada esposa.Los que quedan para celebrar su vida son su esposa Margarita Lopez de Lexington; sus hijos, Elmer (Flora) Lopez, Lily (Ruperto) Lopez, Ingrid (Omar) Lopez, Rosa (Jesse Naputi) Lopez y Erik (Sandy) Lopez, todos de Lexington, catorce nietos y cinco bisnietos, muchos hermanos, hermanas, sobrinas, sobrinos, familiares y muchos amigos.Además de sus padres, le precede en la muerte su nieta, Jasmine Lopez.El velorio sera el martes 28 de marzo de 2023, de 5 a 7 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington con un Rosario a las 7 p.m.La Misa de Entierro Cristiano sera el miércoles 29 de marzo de 2023 a las 2:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington con el Padre Jose Chavez, oficiando. La misa se transmitirá en vivo a través de la página de Facebook de Reynolds-Love Funeral Home.El entierro sera en el Cementerio Evergreen en Lexington.Se sugieren amablemente donaciones a la familia para su posterior designación.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington tiene el honor de ayudar a la familia con los arreglos. Por favor, comparta sus condolencias en línea con la familia visitando: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com&nbsp;----------------------------------------------------Elmer Ramon Lopez, 69, of Lexington, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Elmer was born on July 10, 1953, in San Marcos, Guatemala to Ramon and Mercedes Lopez. He grew up in Guatemala and immigrated to the United States in 1983, where he wanted to provide and give his family a better life and opportunity.He was united in marriage to Margarita Tejada and five children were blessed to this union: Elmer, Lily, Ingrid, Rosa and Eric. The family made their home in Los Angeles, California before moving to Lexington, Nebraska in 1997. In 1998, Elmer started working for Tyson Beef Packing Plant and would work in Slaughter until 2019 when his health forced him to retire.Elmer was a family man. He loved having get togethers often so he could spend quality time with his children and grandchildren; dancing and having a great time. He was a pillar in his family’s life and kept them all united. Elmer made sure to make his family feel loved and never forgot a single birthday or anniversary. He was also a man of great faith. He was a devout member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. When he wasn’t busy, he often enjoyed spending his days outside gardening and going on walks with his loving wife.Those left to celebrate his life is his wife Margarita Lopez of Lexington; his children, Elmer (Flora) Lopez, Lily (Ruperto) Lopez, Ingrid (Omar) Lopez, Rosa (Jesse Naputi) Lopez, and Erik (Sandy) Lopez all of Lexington, fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren, as well as many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jasmine Lopez.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with a Rosary to follow at 7 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating. The Mass will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Lexington.Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Elmer Ramon Lopez (1953-2023)

Thomas Arthur “Tom” Norton, 66, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 22, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born February 23, 1957 in Winchester, Kansas to Bernard and Phyllis (Clark) Norton.

Tom graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1975.&nbsp; He attended Mid Plains Community College mechanics. He worked as a truck driver for 10 years and at Erickson’s Furniture for over 25 years.&nbsp; Tom was united in marriage to Doreen E. Shirley. To this union 5 sons were born: Mike, Tommy, Richard, Tim and Johnny.

Tom received a Good Samaritan Award because he saved a man’s life.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing pool.&nbsp; His family was the center of his life.&nbsp;

Tom is survived by his wife Doreen, North Platte, Nebraska; children, Mike Norton, Tommy Norton, Richard (Danyelle), Tim (Stephanie) Norton, Johnny Norton; grandchildren, Keedyn, Mayson, Alexander, Jamie (John) Fabian, Brooklynn, Christopher, Jaedyn, Nicholas, Avery, Emberlee, all of North Platte; great-grandchildren, Daklin; sister, Kathy (Bob) Trembley, Hershey, Nebraska; nephew, Caleb (Amy) Trembley, North Platte, Nebraska; niece, Megan Trembley, North Platte, Nebraska; along with other family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Phyllis Norton.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.&nbsp;

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at North Platte Cemetery with Pastor Andres Walker officiating.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>Thomas Arthur “Tom” Norton, 66, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 22, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born February 23, 1957 in Winchester, Kansas to Bernard and Phyllis (Clark) Norton.Tom graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1975.&nbsp; He attended Mid Plains Community College mechanics. He worked as a truck driver for 10 years and at Erickson’s Furniture for over 25 years.&nbsp; Tom was united in marriage to Doreen E. Shirley. To this union 5 sons were born: Mike, Tommy, Richard, Tim and Johnny.Tom received a Good Samaritan Award because he saved a man’s life.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing pool.&nbsp; His family was the center of his life.&nbsp;Tom is survived by his wife Doreen, North Platte, Nebraska; children, Mike Norton, Tommy Norton, Richard (Danyelle), Tim (Stephanie) Norton, Johnny Norton; grandchildren, Keedyn, Mayson, Alexander, Jamie (John) Fabian, Brooklynn, Christopher, Jaedyn, Nicholas, Avery, Emberlee, all of North Platte; great-grandchildren, Daklin; sister, Kathy (Bob) Trembley, Hershey, Nebraska; nephew, Caleb (Amy) Trembley, North Platte, Nebraska; niece, Megan Trembley, North Platte, Nebraska; along with other family members and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Phyllis Norton.Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.&nbsp;Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at North Platte Cemetery with Pastor Andres Walker officiating.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Tom Arthur Norton (1957-2023)

Donna L. Aksamit, 85, retired assistant professor and 
assistant dean in the College of Education and Human Sciences, died 
March 18 in&nbsp;Lincoln.

She was born Feb. 3, 1938, to Fred and Lydia (Heinbigner) Gies. She lived in North Platte, Nebraska, through high&nbsp;school.

Aksamit received her bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 
educational psychology from Nebraska. She joined the faculty in 1975. 
Dedicated to children — especially children with disabilities — she 
spent more than 25 years helping prepare special education teachers. 
After retiring, Aksamit founded Great Plains Education Consultants, 
working many years as a consultant, grant writer and program evaluator 
for the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Special Education 
and other&nbsp;entities.

She was a member of First Plymouth Congregational Church, Alpha Chi Omega sorority, the Foster Care Review Board and P.E.O.
 She loved her groups and was active in Random Acts of Kindness, the 
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, gourmet club, book club and writing 
group. She enjoyed competitive sports, country music and spending time 
with friends and&nbsp;family.

Aksamit is survived by her daughter Julie Aksamit, Lincoln; son David
 (April) Aksamit; granddaughters Cayden Aksamit and Bailey Kellner; 
grandson Brad Kellner; great-grandson Landon Kellner, Phoenix; and 
sister Vera Engdahl, Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her friend, 
Gary&nbsp;Aksamit.

An informal gathering will take place at 11 a.m. April 15 at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St. in&nbsp;Lincoln.

Gifts can be made to the Donna L. Aksamit Excellence in Special 
Education Fund 01129630 at the University of Nebraska Foundation, P.O. Box 82555, Lincoln, NE 68501-2555. Checks should be payable to the “NU Foundation.” Include the note “In memory of Donna Aksamit” and provide the fund name or number. To donate to the fund online, <a href="https://nufoundation.org/fund/01129630/">click here</a>.

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 </figure>Donna L. Aksamit, 85, retired assistant professor and 
assistant dean in the College of Education and Human Sciences, died 
March 18 in&nbsp;Lincoln.She was born Feb. 3, 1938, to Fred and Lydia (Heinbigner) Gies. She lived in North Platte, Nebraska, through high&nbsp;school.Aksamit received her bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 
educational psychology from Nebraska. She joined the faculty in 1975. 
Dedicated to children — especially children with disabilities — she 
spent more than 25 years helping prepare special education teachers. 
After retiring, Aksamit founded Great Plains Education Consultants, 
working many years as a consultant, grant writer and program evaluator 
for the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Special Education 
and other&nbsp;entities.She was a member of First Plymouth Congregational Church, Alpha Chi Omega sorority, the Foster Care Review Board and P.E.O.
 She loved her groups and was active in Random Acts of Kindness, the 
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, gourmet club, book club and writing 
group. She enjoyed competitive sports, country music and spending time 
with friends and&nbsp;family.Aksamit is survived by her daughter Julie Aksamit, Lincoln; son David
 (April) Aksamit; granddaughters Cayden Aksamit and Bailey Kellner; 
grandson Brad Kellner; great-grandson Landon Kellner, Phoenix; and 
sister Vera Engdahl, Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her friend, 
Gary&nbsp;Aksamit.An informal gathering will take place at 11 a.m. April 15 at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St. in&nbsp;Lincoln.Gifts can be made to the Donna L. Aksamit Excellence in Special 
Education Fund 01129630 at the University of Nebraska Foundation, P.O. Box 82555, Lincoln, NE 68501-2555. Checks should be payable to the “NU Foundation.” Include the note “In memory of Donna Aksamit” and provide the fund name or number. To donate to the fund online, <a href="https://nufoundation.org/fund/01129630/">click here</a>.

Donna L. Aksamit (938-2023)

Harold Luebke, retired farmer and Sam's Club 
door greeter, of St. Libory, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home at
 the age of 92.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 29, at Zion 
Lutheran Church, in Worms. Rev. Craig Niemeier will officiate.

Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery with graveside 
Military Honors by Burton-Beyer American Legion Post 120 of Palmer and 
the United States Marine Corp Funeral Honors Team.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 28, from 5 to 7 pm, at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Zion Lutheran Church or Heartland Lutheran High School in Grand Island. 

Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.

Harold was born to Armin and Florence (Miller) Luebke on May 6, 1930, in the house where he passed away northeast of St. Libory.

He was a dedicated member of Zion Lutheran Church at Worms, NE. His 
love of God was followed closely by the love of his family. He attended 
and graduated from Palmer High School.

He was a helicopter mechanic serving in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War.

He was united in marriage to Marilyn J. Barber on April 12, 1964, at Kenesaw, NE.

Bible study groups, card club, friends and reading the newspaper were his favorite pastimes.

He is survived by Marilyn, his wife of nearly 59 years; four 
daughters and much loved sons-in-law, Audrey and Mike Turner of 
Washington, NE, Monica and Doug Hengen of North Platte, Melissa and 
Aaron Weaver of St. Libory, and Gwen and Kevin Bergstrom of North 
Platte; seven grandchildren of whom he was so proud. Bradan, Leah and 
Calisa Hengen; Mason and Hanna Weaver; and Kahl and Lindy Bergstrom; 
sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Bob Sass of Grand Island; 
sister-in-law, June Luebke of Millard; and many treasured nieces, 
nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Gerry and Wally Sass and brother, Ken Luebke.

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 </figure>Harold Luebke, retired farmer and Sam's Club 
door greeter, of St. Libory, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home at
 the age of 92.Funeral services will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 29, at Zion 
Lutheran Church, in Worms. Rev. Craig Niemeier will officiate.Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery with graveside 
Military Honors by Burton-Beyer American Legion Post 120 of Palmer and 
the United States Marine Corp Funeral Honors Team.Visitation will be Tuesday, March 28, from 5 to 7 pm, at the church.Memorials are suggested to the Zion Lutheran Church or Heartland Lutheran High School in Grand Island. Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.Harold was born to Armin and Florence (Miller) Luebke on May 6, 1930, in the house where he passed away northeast of St. Libory.He was a dedicated member of Zion Lutheran Church at Worms, NE. His 
love of God was followed closely by the love of his family. He attended 
and graduated from Palmer High School.He was a helicopter mechanic serving in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War.He was united in marriage to Marilyn J. Barber on April 12, 1964, at Kenesaw, NE.Bible study groups, card club, friends and reading the newspaper were his favorite pastimes.He is survived by Marilyn, his wife of nearly 59 years; four 
daughters and much loved sons-in-law, Audrey and Mike Turner of 
Washington, NE, Monica and Doug Hengen of North Platte, Melissa and 
Aaron Weaver of St. Libory, and Gwen and Kevin Bergstrom of North 
Platte; seven grandchildren of whom he was so proud. Bradan, Leah and 
Calisa Hengen; Mason and Hanna Weaver; and Kahl and Lindy Bergstrom; 
sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Bob Sass of Grand Island; 
sister-in-law, June Luebke of Millard; and many treasured nieces, 
nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Gerry and Wally Sass and brother, Ken Luebke.

Harold Lee Luebke (1930-2023)

Betty Jean Yeargain (Halstead), age 76, of Arnold, Nebraska passed away on March 12, 2023 after a prolonged illness. Betty was born to George Halstead and Ethelyen "Lucille" (Vian) Halstead on May 12, 1946, in Arnold, Nebraska.

Betty had many occupations throughout her life from Western Union Operator, Homemaker, Instructional Aide, Rancher, and Community Leader involved with numerous causes.&nbsp; Betty was an avid church attendee; she actively spread God's love wherever she went.&nbsp; She will be missed and remembered fondly by all the people she positively impacted.

She is survived by three children:&nbsp; David Haase, Corrie Yeargain, and Elizabeth (Rayme) Manuele; three grandchildren: Kaylee, Zachary, and Jesse Haase; a sister Joyce (Bob) Howe and their three children and families.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, George and Lucille Halstead.

Memorials are suggested to the family in Betty's name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Funeral Services for Betty will be held at 11:00 a.m. on&nbsp; Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Arnold Baptist Church in Arnold, Nebraska with Pastor Frank Scott officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Arnold Cemetery.&nbsp; 

Visitation will be held from 9 to 5 on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; 

The service will be livestreamed via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com&nbsp;</a>for those unable to attend.

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

<figure>
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 </figure>Betty Jean Yeargain (Halstead), age 76, of Arnold, Nebraska passed away on March 12, 2023 after a prolonged illness. Betty was born to George Halstead and Ethelyen "Lucille" (Vian) Halstead on May 12, 1946, in Arnold, Nebraska.Betty had many occupations throughout her life from Western Union Operator, Homemaker, Instructional Aide, Rancher, and Community Leader involved with numerous causes.&nbsp; Betty was an avid church attendee; she actively spread God's love wherever she went.&nbsp; She will be missed and remembered fondly by all the people she positively impacted.She is survived by three children:&nbsp; David Haase, Corrie Yeargain, and Elizabeth (Rayme) Manuele; three grandchildren: Kaylee, Zachary, and Jesse Haase; a sister Joyce (Bob) Howe and their three children and families.Betty is preceded in death by her parents, George and Lucille Halstead.Memorials are suggested to the family in Betty's name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Funeral Services for Betty will be held at 11:00 a.m. on&nbsp; Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Arnold Baptist Church in Arnold, Nebraska with Pastor Frank Scott officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Arnold Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9 to 5 on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; The service will be livestreamed via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com&nbsp;</a>for those unable to attend.Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Betty Jean Yeargain (1946-2023)

Autumn Hope Elsen, 19 of Gering, Nebraska, died March 19, 2023, as the 
result of an automobile accident near Chadron. A Celebration of Life 
for Autumn will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 10:00 am at 
Calvary Memorial Church with Pastors Gary Hashley and Joe Patterson 
officiating. Inurnment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. 
Fond memories and condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.geringchapel.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>. Gering Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Autumn
 entered the world on July 1, 2003, to Levi B. and Tonya A. (Giles) Elsen
 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.  Autumn began
 her early education attending Helping Hands School in Scottsbluff with 
teachers Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Beverly Reuland from preschool through 
kindergarten.  While attending Helping Hands, Mrs. Rueland molded and 
shaped the path for Autumn’s love of learning to begin.  After 
graduating kindergarten, Autumn was enrolled into the Gering Public 
School system and attended Lincoln Elementary where she blossomed as a 
student with the help of so many amazing teachers: Mrs. Cindy Mitchell, 
Mrs. Leigh Anne Tofflemire, Mrs. Angie Brester, Ms. Tracy Steele and 
Mrs. Jennifer Schwartz to name a few.  At Lincoln Elementary, Autumn was
 a member of both Student Council and Show Choir. 

Her passion for
 learning continued in Junior and Senior High Schools but so did the 
adventure for trying new things.  In Junior High: clowns, band, 
volleyball, basketball and track consumed her free time, and she loved 
being part of a team … we all watched as she attempted and made a 3pt 
shot in the rival Scottsbluff - Gering 8th grade basketball game, even 
if Coach Moser told her not to, to help the team get the W.   The 
memories and friendships she made were and are immeasurable.  High 
School brought even more “news," Autumn was a four-year member of the 
softball team and one of the loudest and proudest cheerleaders out 
there.  She auditioned for and was a three year member of Harmony.  She 
was a three-year member Color Guard, ultimately earning the position of 
Captain.  She participated in the musical productions of “Mama Mia” in 
2019, “The Wizard of Oz” in 2021 (the best tree and jitterbug there ever
 was), and “Bye Bye Birdie” in 2022 (Mrs. Mae Peterson never looked or 
sounded so good).  But by far Autumn’s greatest “news” was when Mr. Tyler
 Thompson convinced her to give the speech team a try and we are sure 
glad she did.  Coaches Mr. Thompson, Ms. Jenn Dillinger and Mr. Kristian
 Schank, as well as all her amazing teammates, Kennie, Mark, Maddie, 
Hannah, Abby, Evan and Thomas, helped shape the orator we saw perform at
 every single speech event; earning a 4th place finish in OID at the 
2022 Nebraska State Tournament.  Autumn was an honor student, making 
honor roll every single quarter from eighth grade to her senior year and
 was a member of both the National Junior Honor Society and the National
 Honor Society, graduating Suma Cum Laude in May 2022.  

Continuing
 her quest for learning, Autumn entered Chadron State College in August 
2022 as an Elementary Education major, making the Dean’ List in January 
2023, with the hopes and dreams of becoming a 4th grade teacher.  All we
 ask for now sweet girl is to fly high with the eagles and soar to your 
greatness!!

Left to remember her spirit on earth, her Mother, 
Tonya, siblings Aspen Joy and Dawson Wayne of the home, Michala Crable, 
Gering, niece and nephew Arrabella and Declan, maternal Grandmother 
Ramona Giles, Gering, paternal Grandparents Ed and Cynthia McKnight, 
Gering, Alan and Valerie Elsen, Harrisburg, Curtis and Sandy Roth, 
Gordon and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Proceeding 
Autumn in death were her father, Levi B. Elsen; maternal grandfather,&nbsp; Wayne M. Giles; maternal great grandparents, Woodie and Emma Giles and Ed 
and Bessie Hiser; paternal great grandparents, Lynn and Darlene Martin, Robert and Lorna Elsen and Delbert Leach.

Autumn’s spirit will 
continue to shine on as she made the selfless decision to be an organ 
donor and retrieval has taken place.  

The family would like to 
extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Autumn’s earthly angels Courtney and 
Bridgette who comforted and provided her life support until medical 
personal arrived on scene, to Troy and Lisa Brown for your compassion 
and comfort shown as we learned of Autumn’s accident and to Pastor Gary 
Hashley for your love and support always.

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 </figure>Autumn Hope Elsen, 19 of Gering, Nebraska, died March 19, 2023, as the 
result of an automobile accident near Chadron. A Celebration of Life 
for Autumn will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 10:00 am at 
Calvary Memorial Church with Pastors Gary Hashley and Joe Patterson 
officiating. Inurnment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. 
Fond memories and condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.geringchapel.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>. Gering Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.Autumn
 entered the world on July 1, 2003, to Levi B. and Tonya A. (Giles) Elsen
 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Autumn began
 her early education attending Helping Hands School in Scottsbluff with 
teachers Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Beverly Reuland from preschool through 
kindergarten. While attending Helping Hands, Mrs. Rueland molded and 
shaped the path for Autumn’s love of learning to begin. After 
graduating kindergarten, Autumn was enrolled into the Gering Public 
School system and attended Lincoln Elementary where she blossomed as a 
student with the help of so many amazing teachers: Mrs. Cindy Mitchell, 
Mrs. Leigh Anne Tofflemire, Mrs. Angie Brester, Ms. Tracy Steele and 
Mrs. Jennifer Schwartz to name a few. At Lincoln Elementary, Autumn was
 a member of both Student Council and Show Choir. Her passion for
 learning continued in Junior and Senior High Schools but so did the 
adventure for trying new things. In Junior High: clowns, band, 
volleyball, basketball and track consumed her free time, and she loved 
being part of a team … we all watched as she attempted and made a 3pt 
shot in the rival Scottsbluff - Gering 8th grade basketball game, even 
if Coach Moser told her not to, to help the team get the W. The 
memories and friendships she made were and are immeasurable. High 
School brought even more “news," Autumn was a four-year member of the 
softball team and one of the loudest and proudest cheerleaders out 
there. She auditioned for and was a three year member of Harmony. She 
was a three-year member Color Guard, ultimately earning the position of 
Captain. She participated in the musical productions of “Mama Mia” in 
2019, “The Wizard of Oz” in 2021 (the best tree and jitterbug there ever
 was), and “Bye Bye Birdie” in 2022 (Mrs. Mae Peterson never looked or 
sounded so good). But by far Autumn’s greatest “news” was when Mr. Tyler
 Thompson convinced her to give the speech team a try and we are sure 
glad she did. Coaches Mr. Thompson, Ms. Jenn Dillinger and Mr. Kristian
 Schank, as well as all her amazing teammates, Kennie, Mark, Maddie, 
Hannah, Abby, Evan and Thomas, helped shape the orator we saw perform at
 every single speech event; earning a 4th place finish in OID at the 
2022 Nebraska State Tournament. Autumn was an honor student, making 
honor roll every single quarter from eighth grade to her senior year and
 was a member of both the National Junior Honor Society and the National
 Honor Society, graduating Suma Cum Laude in May 2022. Continuing
 her quest for learning, Autumn entered Chadron State College in August 
2022 as an Elementary Education major, making the Dean’ List in January 
2023, with the hopes and dreams of becoming a 4th grade teacher. All we
 ask for now sweet girl is to fly high with the eagles and soar to your 
greatness!!Left to remember her spirit on earth, her Mother, 
Tonya, siblings Aspen Joy and Dawson Wayne of the home, Michala Crable, 
Gering, niece and nephew Arrabella and Declan, maternal Grandmother 
Ramona Giles, Gering, paternal Grandparents Ed and Cynthia McKnight, 
Gering, Alan and Valerie Elsen, Harrisburg, Curtis and Sandy Roth, 
Gordon and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Proceeding 
Autumn in death were her father, Levi B. Elsen; maternal grandfather,&nbsp; Wayne M. Giles; maternal great grandparents, Woodie and Emma Giles and Ed 
and Bessie Hiser; paternal great grandparents, Lynn and Darlene Martin, Robert and Lorna Elsen and Delbert Leach.Autumn’s spirit will 
continue to shine on as she made the selfless decision to be an organ 
donor and retrieval has taken place. The family would like to 
extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Autumn’s earthly angels Courtney and 
Bridgette who comforted and provided her life support until medical 
personal arrived on scene, to Troy and Lisa Brown for your compassion 
and comfort shown as we learned of Autumn’s accident and to Pastor Gary 
Hashley for your love and support always.

Autumn Hope Elsen (2003 - 2023)

Donald Wayne Waits, 85, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 23, 2023 at North Platte Care Center in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born November 8, 1937 to Elmore (Lee) and Darlene (Tupper) Waits in Tryon, Nebraska.

Wayne graduated from Tryon High School with the class of 1955.&nbsp; He worked at the Pawnee Hotel and enjoyed that job for 18 years.&nbsp; Then he went to work for Stone Sanitation for several years before working for the State of Nebraska on the striping crew and snow removal crew.&nbsp; Wayne was very quiet but loved to talk about family and history.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews and was always good at remembering birthdays and anniversaries.&nbsp; Wayne will always be remembered for giving every family member chocolate for Christmas.&nbsp; He was always a good friend to everyone he knew.&nbsp; Wayne enjoyed his trips to Alaska, Yellowstone and California.&nbsp;

He is survived by his 4 siblings; Vernon (Pauline) Waits, Tryon, Nebraska, Elnora (Terry) Neal, Tryon, Nebraska, Errol Waits, Omaha, Nebraska, Leora (Sonny) Smith, Lincoln, Nebraska; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, along with other family members and many friends.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, (Elmore) Lee and (Darlene) Waits; special friend, Rosella Murphy; niece, Misty Smith Luebbert.

Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Senior Center.&nbsp; Online condolences and live stream of the service can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 27, 2023 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Dan Connell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held noon – 6 P.M., Sunday with family receiving friends from 4 -6.&nbsp; Burial will follow the service at Miller Cemetery in Tryon, Nebraska.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald Wayne Waits, 85, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 23, 2023 at North Platte Care Center in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born November 8, 1937 to Elmore (Lee) and Darlene (Tupper) Waits in Tryon, Nebraska.Wayne graduated from Tryon High School with the class of 1955.&nbsp; He worked at the Pawnee Hotel and enjoyed that job for 18 years.&nbsp; Then he went to work for Stone Sanitation for several years before working for the State of Nebraska on the striping crew and snow removal crew.&nbsp; Wayne was very quiet but loved to talk about family and history.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews and was always good at remembering birthdays and anniversaries.&nbsp; Wayne will always be remembered for giving every family member chocolate for Christmas.&nbsp; He was always a good friend to everyone he knew.&nbsp; Wayne enjoyed his trips to Alaska, Yellowstone and California.&nbsp;He is survived by his 4 siblings; Vernon (Pauline) Waits, Tryon, Nebraska, Elnora (Terry) Neal, Tryon, Nebraska, Errol Waits, Omaha, Nebraska, Leora (Sonny) Smith, Lincoln, Nebraska; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, along with other family members and many friends.Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, (Elmore) Lee and (Darlene) Waits; special friend, Rosella Murphy; niece, Misty Smith Luebbert.Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Senior Center.&nbsp; Online condolences and live stream of the service can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 27, 2023 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with Dan Connell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held noon – 6 P.M., Sunday with family receiving friends from 4 -6.&nbsp; Burial will follow the service at Miller Cemetery in Tryon, Nebraska.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Donald "Wayne" Waits (1937-2023)

Mary L. Benzel, 84, of North Platte, NE passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Azria Health Centennial Park.

She was born on September 29, 1938 in Lincoln, NE the daughter of G. Paul and Helen (McAdams) Laub. The family moved to Denver, CO in 1941, where she was eventually joined by 4 siblings. They then moved back to Cheyenne, WY in 1952 and she finished high school there in 1956. She worked in Civil Service at Ft. Francis E. Warren AFB after high school, then joined her father in business in Great Falls, MT. She then returned to Cheyenne and worked for the Cheyenne newspaper then for the Wyoming Dept. of Revenue. She was joined in marriage to Melvin Benzel in 1966 intending to make their home in Cheyenne along with daughter Angela who arrived in 1970. Union Pacific Railroad changed their minds by moving them to North Platte for the opening of the new diesel shop in 1971. Mary was a stay-at-home Mom until Angela started school. She then joined the work force at the Lincoln County Treasurers Office and eventually was Supervisor in the Motor Vehicle Dept. until her retirement in 1998.

She was an avid reader and traveler to over 30 states, 3 Canadian provinces, and 8 countries in Europe. She and Melvin often quipped that they had to go to Disneyland “before Angela was too old to use as an excuse.” Her grandson Christopher joined them in their many travels and allowed them to stay young. She said if we had a family motto, it would be “lets to find out!” She also often quipped about not living long enough to become a great grandma; but was blessed with a great granddaughter, Katerina.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin; and brother, Gary Laub.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Angela Benzel; grandson, Chris Carrizales; and great granddaughter, Katerina Carrizales all of North Platte; brother, Jack (Vicki) Laub of Oceanside, OR; sister, Gay Robbins of Cheyenne, WY and John Laub of North Platte; and numerous nephews and their families.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation was chosen and burial alongside her husband Melvin will be private for the family at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell. Memorial visitation and book signing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital for Children or to the donor’s choice. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679668007124.jpeg" alt="Mary Benzel" />
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 </figure>Mary L. Benzel, 84, of North Platte, NE passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Azria Health Centennial Park.She was born on September 29, 1938 in Lincoln, NE the daughter of G. Paul and Helen (McAdams) Laub. The family moved to Denver, CO in 1941, where she was eventually joined by 4 siblings. They then moved back to Cheyenne, WY in 1952 and she finished high school there in 1956. She worked in Civil Service at Ft. Francis E. Warren AFB after high school, then joined her father in business in Great Falls, MT. She then returned to Cheyenne and worked for the Cheyenne newspaper then for the Wyoming Dept. of Revenue. She was joined in marriage to Melvin Benzel in 1966 intending to make their home in Cheyenne along with daughter Angela who arrived in 1970. Union Pacific Railroad changed their minds by moving them to North Platte for the opening of the new diesel shop in 1971. Mary was a stay-at-home Mom until Angela started school. She then joined the work force at the Lincoln County Treasurers Office and eventually was Supervisor in the Motor Vehicle Dept. until her retirement in 1998.She was an avid reader and traveler to over 30 states, 3 Canadian provinces, and 8 countries in Europe. She and Melvin often quipped that they had to go to Disneyland “before Angela was too old to use as an excuse.” Her grandson Christopher joined them in their many travels and allowed them to stay young. She said if we had a family motto, it would be “lets to find out!” She also often quipped about not living long enough to become a great grandma; but was blessed with a great granddaughter, Katerina.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin; and brother, Gary Laub.Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Angela Benzel; grandson, Chris Carrizales; and great granddaughter, Katerina Carrizales all of North Platte; brother, Jack (Vicki) Laub of Oceanside, OR; sister, Gay Robbins of Cheyenne, WY and John Laub of North Platte; and numerous nephews and their families.Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation was chosen and burial alongside her husband Melvin will be private for the family at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell. Memorial visitation and book signing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital for Children or to the donor’s choice. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Mary L. Benzel (1938-2023)

Elaine Moore Keene was born in Buffalo, NY on November 15, 1947. She was the daughter of Regina (Kowles) and Curtis Moore. Elaine graduated from West Seneca High School in 1965. Elaine went to Nyack Missionary College to study the Bible and learn more about the Lord our God.

Elaine met Benjamin J Keene, who was also a freshman at Nyack. They dated for 3 years and were married on June 8, 1968. They made their home in many places during their 54 year marriage. Elaine and Ben continued studies at Nyack and Bethel Theological Seminary in Minnesota. They worked closely in pastoral ministry in 7 locations serving in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, New York and Rhode Island. Upon retirement Elaine and Ben bought a home in Sargent, NE.

Elaine has been a gifted spouse, mother and pastoral worker. She loved to sing and play her flute in worship. She enjoyed frequent times with grandchildren playing games and coloring. She led children's ministry and women's Bible study. Elaine showed wonderful love for people and frequently encouraged persons to trust the Lord our God as Savior and King. She could speak encouraging words to help people grow deeper in a personal relationship with our wonderful Lord and God.

Elaine died on March 22, 2023 at the Jennie Melham Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her spouse, Ben Keene, two sons, Jonathan and Peter and a daughter Ashley Mrs.Craig Kelley. She also has six grandchildren Colton, Kemper, Bella, Kian, Maddy and Kyler, her brother, David Moore.

A visitation will be at the Sargent Church of Christ on Sunday, March 26, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Service of Praise will be on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Church of Christ in Sargent with Pastor Marty Robbins officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Samaritan’s Purse or Sargent Church of Christ. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679583472594.jpeg" alt="Elaine Keene" />
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 </figure>Elaine Moore Keene was born in Buffalo, NY on November 15, 1947. She was the daughter of Regina (Kowles) and Curtis Moore. Elaine graduated from West Seneca High School in 1965. Elaine went to Nyack Missionary College to study the Bible and learn more about the Lord our God.Elaine met Benjamin J Keene, who was also a freshman at Nyack. They dated for 3 years and were married on June 8, 1968. They made their home in many places during their 54 year marriage. Elaine and Ben continued studies at Nyack and Bethel Theological Seminary in Minnesota. They worked closely in pastoral ministry in 7 locations serving in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, New York and Rhode Island. Upon retirement Elaine and Ben bought a home in Sargent, NE.Elaine has been a gifted spouse, mother and pastoral worker. She loved to sing and play her flute in worship. She enjoyed frequent times with grandchildren playing games and coloring. She led children's ministry and women's Bible study. Elaine showed wonderful love for people and frequently encouraged persons to trust the Lord our God as Savior and King. She could speak encouraging words to help people grow deeper in a personal relationship with our wonderful Lord and God.Elaine died on March 22, 2023 at the Jennie Melham Memorial Hospital.She is survived by her spouse, Ben Keene, two sons, Jonathan and Peter and a daughter Ashley Mrs.Craig Kelley. She also has six grandchildren Colton, Kemper, Bella, Kian, Maddy and Kyler, her brother, David Moore.A visitation will be at the Sargent Church of Christ on Sunday, March 26, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Service of Praise will be on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Church of Christ in Sargent with Pastor Marty Robbins officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Samaritan’s Purse or Sargent Church of Christ. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Elaine Keene (1947-2023)

Ethel “Irene” Schamp, 81, Broken Bow, Nebraska passed away on March 20, 2023, at Off Broadway assisted living in Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Memorial services will be Friday, March 24, 2023, at 2:30 pm at the First Baptist Church in Mason City, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com.

Please wear spring floral attire as Irene loved spring and flowers.

Irene was born on October 31, 1941, to Joseph and Elsie (Hoskins) Schamp in Ericson, Nebraska. She was the second of four children. Irene went to cosmetology school and worked in various salons in the Ord, Arcadia, and the Kearney area. Later on in life, Irene worked at Werner Construction for her brother Ben. She really was a “Jill” of all trades. She enjoyed gardening, oil painting, and spending time with her family. Irene went on to have five children, Bobby Joe, Shannon Suzanne, Jimmy Wayne, Scott, and Stephanie Irene.&nbsp;

Irene is survived by her children Shannon (Clark) Hruby, Jimmy (Mindy) Conner, and Stephanie (Barrett) Jensen, 9 grandchildren: SammiJo, Jon, Amanda, Megan, Dakota, Austin, Chase, Dylan, and Chayton. 12 great grandchildren, Everhett, Scarlett, Jaxtin, Jazlyn, Landon, Austin, Justin, Katelyn, Olivia, Addie, Brantlee, Riggin, and one on the way, siblings Benny (Betty) Schamp of Elyria and David Schamp of Dover, DE.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, sons, Bobby Joe, Scott, grandchild Laci, and her sister Suzanne.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679583290274.jpeg" alt="Irene Schamp" />
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 </figure>Ethel “Irene” Schamp, 81, Broken Bow, Nebraska passed away on March 20, 2023, at Off Broadway assisted living in Broken Bow, Nebraska.Memorial services will be Friday, March 24, 2023, at 2:30 pm at the First Baptist Church in Mason City, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com.Please wear spring floral attire as Irene loved spring and flowers.Irene was born on October 31, 1941, to Joseph and Elsie (Hoskins) Schamp in Ericson, Nebraska. She was the second of four children. Irene went to cosmetology school and worked in various salons in the Ord, Arcadia, and the Kearney area. Later on in life, Irene worked at Werner Construction for her brother Ben. She really was a “Jill” of all trades. She enjoyed gardening, oil painting, and spending time with her family. Irene went on to have five children, Bobby Joe, Shannon Suzanne, Jimmy Wayne, Scott, and Stephanie Irene.&nbsp;Irene is survived by her children Shannon (Clark) Hruby, Jimmy (Mindy) Conner, and Stephanie (Barrett) Jensen, 9 grandchildren: SammiJo, Jon, Amanda, Megan, Dakota, Austin, Chase, Dylan, and Chayton. 12 great grandchildren, Everhett, Scarlett, Jaxtin, Jazlyn, Landon, Austin, Justin, Katelyn, Olivia, Addie, Brantlee, Riggin, and one on the way, siblings Benny (Betty) Schamp of Elyria and David Schamp of Dover, DE.Irene was preceded in death by her parents, sons, Bobby Joe, Scott, grandchild Laci, and her sister Suzanne.

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