Charles “Chuck” W. Lalanne, also known as Chef Lalanne, age 58, of North Platte, NE passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha from complications of liver disease.

Charles was born on June 17, 1964 in North Platte, NE the son of George L. and Judie (Wade) Lalanne. Chuck grew up in the Denver area and moved to North Platte in 2000 to manage the North Platte Country Club. Several years later, in 2003, he bought The Canteen Bar &amp; Grille and operated it until 2020 when it closed. Chuck had many interests that included, skiing, fishing, and golf, but mainly cooking and hosting family and friends for many special occasions. He loved creating new recipes for his restaurant and had a weekly local television show where he prepared original recipes from seasonal ingredients. He had a great sense of humor, love of life, and did many acts of kindness. Chuck and Angie met five years ago and were married in a small family ceremony in August of 2022. Angie was his sole caregiver in the last months of his life, never giving up hope for his recovery and his angel. Chuck had a great love for all his pets and leaves behind his puppies, Tiko and Tia. He was such a big part of all our lives, and we will miss him very much.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Angie; mother, Judie; sons, Taylor Lalanne of Kansas City, KS, Griffin Lalanne, Trent Lalanne, Dustin Odea, Tyler Odea, and Cody Smith all of North Platte; grandsons, Kade Odea and Luke Smith; sister, Jamie (Eef) deHeld of CA; nieces, Katie Knuse of North Platte and Elaine Tallick of CA; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, George.

There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life at Another Round Sports Bar in North Platte, NE at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen per his wishes.&nbsp; 

Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pawsitive Partners or Fur the Love of PAWS Animal Rescue and Shelter. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Charles “Chuck” W. Lalanne, also known as Chef Lalanne, age 58, of North Platte, NE passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha from complications of liver disease.Charles was born on June 17, 1964 in North Platte, NE the son of George L. and Judie (Wade) Lalanne. Chuck grew up in the Denver area and moved to North Platte in 2000 to manage the North Platte Country Club. Several years later, in 2003, he bought The Canteen Bar &amp; Grille and operated it until 2020 when it closed. Chuck had many interests that included, skiing, fishing, and golf, but mainly cooking and hosting family and friends for many special occasions. He loved creating new recipes for his restaurant and had a weekly local television show where he prepared original recipes from seasonal ingredients. He had a great sense of humor, love of life, and did many acts of kindness. Chuck and Angie met five years ago and were married in a small family ceremony in August of 2022. Angie was his sole caregiver in the last months of his life, never giving up hope for his recovery and his angel. Chuck had a great love for all his pets and leaves behind his puppies, Tiko and Tia. He was such a big part of all our lives, and we will miss him very much.Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Angie; mother, Judie; sons, Taylor Lalanne of Kansas City, KS, Griffin Lalanne, Trent Lalanne, Dustin Odea, Tyler Odea, and Cody Smith all of North Platte; grandsons, Kade Odea and Luke Smith; sister, Jamie (Eef) deHeld of CA; nieces, Katie Knuse of North Platte and Elaine Tallick of CA; and many friends.He was preceded in death by his father, George.There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life at Another Round Sports Bar in North Platte, NE at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen per his wishes.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE has been entrusted with the arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pawsitive Partners or Fur the Love of PAWS Animal Rescue and Shelter. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Charles "Chuck" W. Lalanne  (1964-2023)

Della Mary Dixon, 91 of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 7, 2023, at Linden Court in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born November 17, 1931, to Floyd and Agnus (Johnson) Shirley in Wellfleet, Nebraska.

Della graduated from McCook High School and was a soda jerk at the Fremont Dairy in North Platte.&nbsp; She married Robert Kelley on November 6, 1950.&nbsp; To this union 2 children, Larry and Lee Ann, were born.&nbsp; Robert preceded Della in death.&nbsp; Then she married Stanley Gilmore on May 3, 1956.&nbsp; To this union 5 children, Mary, Sam, Andy, Mike and Pat, were born. &nbsp;He also proceeded Della in death.&nbsp; On February 28, 1980, Della married Wes Dixon and he brought his 2 children Laura and Tim into the family.&nbsp;&nbsp; Della worked at Whitaker’s, Holiday Inn, and the Social Security Office.&nbsp; Della enjoyed quilting and belonged to several quilt guilds. She loved fishing and camping and belonged to the German American Club.&nbsp; Della enjoyed dancing, especially polkas and waltzes.&nbsp; She always look forward to their big family reunions and the family Christmas gatherings were epic.&nbsp; Della was at home at Linden Court and the Cottages.&nbsp; Her care from the staff at the Linden’s was appreciated by the family.

Della is survived by 8 her children, Larry (Georgia) Kelly, McCook, LeeAnn Paxton, North Platte, Mary Gilmore, North Platte, Andy Gilmore, Lincoln, Mike Gilmore, North Platte, Pat Gilmore, North Platte, Tim Dixon, Maywood, and Laura Haney, Denver, Colorado; 23 grandchildren, Charlie, Shalee, Sherri, Jimmie, Chandler, Jason, Matt, Ashley, Kerec, Amber, Raelynn, Tony, Melissa, Shannon, Niki, Casey, Amanda, Nate, Kyle, Kevin, Amy, Jamie and Tammy; &nbsp;&nbsp;28 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sister Berdine Brown, Bishop, California; brother Chuck (Judy) Shirley, Downey, California; along with numerous other family members and friends.&nbsp;

She is proceeded in death by her parents, Floyd and Agnus Shirley; her husbands; son, Samuel Gilmore; granddaughter, Bridget; sister, Beverly Shirley.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Wellfleet Fire Department and Community 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>.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M., March 14, 2023, at St. William Catholic Church, Wellfleet, Nebraska, with Rev. Tom Walsh as celebrant.&nbsp; Rosary will be held at 10:30 A.M., prior to Mass.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Wellfleet Cemetery.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Della Mary Dixon, 91 of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 7, 2023, at Linden Court in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born November 17, 1931, to Floyd and Agnus (Johnson) Shirley in Wellfleet, Nebraska.Della graduated from McCook High School and was a soda jerk at the Fremont Dairy in North Platte.&nbsp; She married Robert Kelley on November 6, 1950.&nbsp; To this union 2 children, Larry and Lee Ann, were born.&nbsp; Robert preceded Della in death.&nbsp; Then she married Stanley Gilmore on May 3, 1956.&nbsp; To this union 5 children, Mary, Sam, Andy, Mike and Pat, were born. &nbsp;He also proceeded Della in death.&nbsp; On February 28, 1980, Della married Wes Dixon and he brought his 2 children Laura and Tim into the family.&nbsp;&nbsp; Della worked at Whitaker’s, Holiday Inn, and the Social Security Office.&nbsp; Della enjoyed quilting and belonged to several quilt guilds. She loved fishing and camping and belonged to the German American Club.&nbsp; Della enjoyed dancing, especially polkas and waltzes.&nbsp; She always look forward to their big family reunions and the family Christmas gatherings were epic.&nbsp; Della was at home at Linden Court and the Cottages.&nbsp; Her care from the staff at the Linden’s was appreciated by the family.Della is survived by 8 her children, Larry (Georgia) Kelly, McCook, LeeAnn Paxton, North Platte, Mary Gilmore, North Platte, Andy Gilmore, Lincoln, Mike Gilmore, North Platte, Pat Gilmore, North Platte, Tim Dixon, Maywood, and Laura Haney, Denver, Colorado; 23 grandchildren, Charlie, Shalee, Sherri, Jimmie, Chandler, Jason, Matt, Ashley, Kerec, Amber, Raelynn, Tony, Melissa, Shannon, Niki, Casey, Amanda, Nate, Kyle, Kevin, Amy, Jamie and Tammy; &nbsp;&nbsp;28 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sister Berdine Brown, Bishop, California; brother Chuck (Judy) Shirley, Downey, California; along with numerous other family members and friends.&nbsp;She is proceeded in death by her parents, Floyd and Agnus Shirley; her husbands; son, Samuel Gilmore; granddaughter, Bridget; sister, Beverly Shirley.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Wellfleet Fire Department and Community 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>.Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M., March 14, 2023, at St. William Catholic Church, Wellfleet, Nebraska, with Rev. Tom Walsh as celebrant.&nbsp; Rosary will be held at 10:30 A.M., prior to Mass.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Wellfleet Cemetery.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Della Mary Dixon (1931-2023)

Alice “Viola” Patchin, 96, of North Platte, NE passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital.

Viola was born on February 22, 1927 in North Platte, NE the daughter of John L. and Amelia B. (Stoddard) Powell.

Viola graduated from North Platte High School. She was married to Roy L. Patchin on August 30, 1947 in North Platte and together they had four children. Viola was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed sewing, cooking, and crafts. She attended the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; coffee clatter extension club; and the Christian Women’s Club.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Patty (Stanley) Cabico of CO, Wanda (Clifford) Hagman of WA; and Viola Morsbach of MO; 11 grandchildren;&nbsp;many great-grandchildren; sisters, Leva Cochran of North Platte, Alberta (Clifford) Freeze of Brady, and Bonnie White of Lincoln; daughter in law, Sheila Butler; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy; son, Raymond; grandson, Chad Cabico; great-grandson, Levi Morsbach; sisters and brothers in law, Blanche (Lloyd) Collins, Betty (John) Muhlenkamp, and Dick White; son in law, Marvin Morsbach.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial and graveside service will follow on Monday, March 13th at 10:00 a.m. at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lincoln County Historical Museum. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

<figure>
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 </figure>Alice “Viola” Patchin, 96, of North Platte, NE passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital.Viola was born on February 22, 1927 in North Platte, NE the daughter of John L. and Amelia B. (Stoddard) Powell.Viola graduated from North Platte High School. She was married to Roy L. Patchin on August 30, 1947 in North Platte and together they had four children. Viola was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed sewing, cooking, and crafts. She attended the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; coffee clatter extension club; and the Christian Women’s Club.Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Patty (Stanley) Cabico of CO, Wanda (Clifford) Hagman of WA; and Viola Morsbach of MO; 11 grandchildren;&nbsp;many great-grandchildren; sisters, Leva Cochran of North Platte, Alberta (Clifford) Freeze of Brady, and Bonnie White of Lincoln; daughter in law, Sheila Butler; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy; son, Raymond; grandson, Chad Cabico; great-grandson, Levi Morsbach; sisters and brothers in law, Blanche (Lloyd) Collins, Betty (John) Muhlenkamp, and Dick White; son in law, Marvin Morsbach.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial and graveside service will follow on Monday, March 13th at 10:00 a.m. at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lincoln County Historical Museum. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Alice Viola Patchin (1927-2023)

A Funeral Service for Scott Borden 
will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity 
Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege, Nebraska, with Pastor Murray Jones 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery at 
Holdrege.

The funeral service will be live streamed via the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100033954344066">Facebook page</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Scott Layne Borden, 69 years of 
age, of Elwood, Nebraska, died on Monday, March 6, 2023, at his home in 
Elwood.&nbsp; Scott was born on May 12, 1953, in Holdrege, the second of five
 children, born to Laurel and Ila Lu (Friedline) Borden. Scott was 
confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Free Church.&nbsp; He attended Holdrege 
Public Schools and for his junior and senior year, he attended and 
graduated from North Platte High School, with the class of 1971.&nbsp;

In August 9, 1980, Scott was 
united in marriage to Marvel J. Ivey.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two 
children:&nbsp; Aaron and Shelby.&nbsp; Scott was baptized at Trinity Evangelical 
Free Church following his wedding.&nbsp; The family made their home on a farm
 southwest of Atlanta, Nebraska and Scott raised cattle and farmed, and 
later worked as a Brand Inspector.&nbsp; Together the family enjoyed spending
 time together at family events.&nbsp;

Scott worked for many years as a 
Brand Inspector for the State of Nebraska and later became a Training 
Instructor for the Lexington area.&nbsp; He will be remembered for his many 
years of umpiring Legion Baseball, sense of humor, willingness to help 
others in need, and the unconditional love for his family.

Scott enjoyed coaching and loved to spend time with his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by an 
infant brother, Byron Scott; his wife, Marvel Borden on December 21, 
2004; his parents; step-mother, Phyllis Borden; mother-in-law, LoDema 
Ivey; and many aunts, uncles, and extended family members.

Scott leaves to celebrate his 
life his children:&nbsp; Shelby Borden of Elwood; and Aaron Borden and wife, 
Larissa of Lincoln, Nebraska; four grandchildren:&nbsp; Ava May, Rosalie, 
Wesley, and Toby; siblings:&nbsp; Brian Borden and his wife, Judy of rural 
Holdrege; Darla Bergman and her husband, Joel of rural Loomis, Nebraska;
 Jon Borden and his wife, Terry of Alma, Nebraska; and Mike Borden and 
his wife, Rhonda of Holdrege; father-in-law, John Ivey of Lexington; 
brothers-in-law: &nbsp;Ron Ivey and his wife, Carol of Oxford, Nebraska; and 
Jon Ivey and his wife, Jan of Johnson Lake, Nebraska; sister-in-law, 
Willa Dannull and her husband, Cliff of Holdrege; with many nieces, 
nephews, other extended family members and friends.

A visitation will be held on 
Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer
 Funeral Home in Holdrege, with the family greeting from 6:00 p.m. to 
7:30 p.m.

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

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

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.

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 </figure>A Funeral Service for Scott Borden 
will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity 
Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege, Nebraska, with Pastor Murray Jones 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery at 
Holdrege.The funeral service will be live streamed via the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100033954344066">Facebook page</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Scott Layne Borden, 69 years of 
age, of Elwood, Nebraska, died on Monday, March 6, 2023, at his home in 
Elwood.&nbsp; Scott was born on May 12, 1953, in Holdrege, the second of five
 children, born to Laurel and Ila Lu (Friedline) Borden. Scott was 
confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Free Church.&nbsp; He attended Holdrege 
Public Schools and for his junior and senior year, he attended and 
graduated from North Platte High School, with the class of 1971.&nbsp;In August 9, 1980, Scott was 
united in marriage to Marvel J. Ivey.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two 
children:&nbsp; Aaron and Shelby.&nbsp; Scott was baptized at Trinity Evangelical 
Free Church following his wedding.&nbsp; The family made their home on a farm
 southwest of Atlanta, Nebraska and Scott raised cattle and farmed, and 
later worked as a Brand Inspector.&nbsp; Together the family enjoyed spending
 time together at family events.&nbsp;Scott worked for many years as a 
Brand Inspector for the State of Nebraska and later became a Training 
Instructor for the Lexington area.&nbsp; He will be remembered for his many 
years of umpiring Legion Baseball, sense of humor, willingness to help 
others in need, and the unconditional love for his family.Scott enjoyed coaching and loved to spend time with his grandkids.He was preceded in death by an 
infant brother, Byron Scott; his wife, Marvel Borden on December 21, 
2004; his parents; step-mother, Phyllis Borden; mother-in-law, LoDema 
Ivey; and many aunts, uncles, and extended family members.Scott leaves to celebrate his 
life his children:&nbsp; Shelby Borden of Elwood; and Aaron Borden and wife, 
Larissa of Lincoln, Nebraska; four grandchildren:&nbsp; Ava May, Rosalie, 
Wesley, and Toby; siblings:&nbsp; Brian Borden and his wife, Judy of rural 
Holdrege; Darla Bergman and her husband, Joel of rural Loomis, Nebraska;
 Jon Borden and his wife, Terry of Alma, Nebraska; and Mike Borden and 
his wife, Rhonda of Holdrege; father-in-law, John Ivey of Lexington; 
brothers-in-law: &nbsp;Ron Ivey and his wife, Carol of Oxford, Nebraska; and 
Jon Ivey and his wife, Jan of Johnson Lake, Nebraska; sister-in-law, 
Willa Dannull and her husband, Cliff of Holdrege; with many nieces, 
nephews, other extended family members and friends.A visitation will be held on 
Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer
 Funeral Home in Holdrege, with the family greeting from 6:00 p.m. to 
7:30 p.m.A memorial has been established in Scott’s honor and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at <a href="http://www.nelsonbauerfh.com">www.nelsonbauerfh.com</a> &nbsp;The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.

Scott Layne Borden (1953-2023)

John Lee Wayman, age 62, of Bartley, NE passed away unexpectedly in Cheyenne, WY on March 3, 2023.&nbsp;

John was born February 18, 1961 in Abilene, KS to parents Kenneth L. and Betty Rea (LeMay) Wayman.&nbsp; He was one of four children. John proudly served his country in the United States Army. He also earned his GED during this time.&nbsp;

On August 25, 1979, John married the love of his life, Julie A. (Blair) Wayman in Kirwin, KS. The couple relocated to the Bartley area where they built their family and raised 6 kids. John was employed in the oil industry.&nbsp;

John loved fishing, shooting guns and spending time with family and friends who he enjoyed sharing tea with at the Cambridge truck stop.&nbsp;&nbsp; His grandchildren were his pride and joy and dressing up as Santa Claus at Christmas was something they looked forward to each year.&nbsp;

John was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Colton Wayman.

Those left to celebrate his memory include his wife, Julie Wayman of Bartley; sons, Jonathan (Mikala) Wayman of Bartley and Kyle (Christina) Wayman of McCook, NE; daughters, Hollie (Brandon) Anderson of Omaha, NE, Lindsay (Fernando) Martinez of McCook, Julie (Max) Francis of Holbrook, NE and Peyton Wayman of Lincoln, NE; brother, Kenneth (Susan) Wayman of Industry, KS; sisters, Betty Bolin of Enterprise, KS and Barb Lowe of Industry; twenty three grandchildren, Shea, Alexis, Piper, Jadyn, Jared, Ethan, Matthew, Ryder, Michael, Tyler, Makayla, Seth, Addyson, Trever, Henley, Harper, Landon, John, Havanna, Alexander, Walker, Elena and&nbsp; Dominic; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

Funeral Services will be held March 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the McCook Christian Church with visitation the previous evening from 5 to 7 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow the service at Bartley Cemetery.

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 </figure>John Lee Wayman, age 62, of Bartley, NE passed away unexpectedly in Cheyenne, WY on March 3, 2023.&nbsp;John was born February 18, 1961 in Abilene, KS to parents Kenneth L. and Betty Rea (LeMay) Wayman.&nbsp; He was one of four children. John proudly served his country in the United States Army. He also earned his GED during this time.&nbsp;On August 25, 1979, John married the love of his life, Julie A. (Blair) Wayman in Kirwin, KS. The couple relocated to the Bartley area where they built their family and raised 6 kids. John was employed in the oil industry.&nbsp;John loved fishing, shooting guns and spending time with family and friends who he enjoyed sharing tea with at the Cambridge truck stop.&nbsp;&nbsp; His grandchildren were his pride and joy and dressing up as Santa Claus at Christmas was something they looked forward to each year.&nbsp;John was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Colton Wayman.Those left to celebrate his memory include his wife, Julie Wayman of Bartley; sons, Jonathan (Mikala) Wayman of Bartley and Kyle (Christina) Wayman of McCook, NE; daughters, Hollie (Brandon) Anderson of Omaha, NE, Lindsay (Fernando) Martinez of McCook, Julie (Max) Francis of Holbrook, NE and Peyton Wayman of Lincoln, NE; brother, Kenneth (Susan) Wayman of Industry, KS; sisters, Betty Bolin of Enterprise, KS and Barb Lowe of Industry; twenty three grandchildren, Shea, Alexis, Piper, Jadyn, Jared, Ethan, Matthew, Ryder, Michael, Tyler, Makayla, Seth, Addyson, Trever, Henley, Harper, Landon, John, Havanna, Alexander, Walker, Elena and&nbsp; Dominic; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.Funeral Services will be held March 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the McCook Christian Church with visitation the previous evening from 5 to 7 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow the service at Bartley Cemetery.

John L Wayman (1961-2023)

Janice Gail Gochenour, 76, of Arthur, NE passed away Monday, March 6th, 2023 at Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE.

Janice was born August 23rd, 1946 to Leonard and Maxine (Cunningham) Davis in Denver, CO. Janice attended Denver Public Schools and graduated in 1964.

Janice and David Gochenour&nbsp;moved to Arthur, NE where they both retired in December of 2006. They later married on October 7th, 2007.

Janice is preceded in death by; her parents, Leonard and Maxine Davis. Janice is survived by; her husband David Gochenour of Arthur, NE; sons Raliegh (Tammie) Gochenour of Ogallala, NE and David (Kerri) Gochenour II of Plattsmouth, NE; daughter Chantel Passmore of Thornton, CO; six granchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be on Monday, March 13th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Keystone Presbyterian Church with Ron Jay officiating.

Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson at 2:00 p.m. central time.

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

Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Janice Gail Gochenour, 76, of Arthur, NE passed away Monday, March 6th, 2023 at Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE.Janice was born August 23rd, 1946 to Leonard and Maxine (Cunningham) Davis in Denver, CO. Janice attended Denver Public Schools and graduated in 1964.Janice and David Gochenour&nbsp;moved to Arthur, NE where they both retired in December of 2006. They later married on October 7th, 2007.Janice is preceded in death by; her parents, Leonard and Maxine Davis. Janice is survived by; her husband David Gochenour of Arthur, NE; sons Raliegh (Tammie) Gochenour of Ogallala, NE and David (Kerri) Gochenour II of Plattsmouth, NE; daughter Chantel Passmore of Thornton, CO; six granchildren and 7 great grandchildren.Memorial services will be on Monday, March 13th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Keystone Presbyterian Church with Ron Jay officiating.Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson at 2:00 p.m. central time.Services will be live streamed at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the "watch live" button. Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com.Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Janice Gail Gochenour (1946-2023)

Cherie Ault, 56, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 2, 2023 at Gothenburg Health.

There will be no services held at this time.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the family.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Cherie Ault, 56, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 2, 2023 at Gothenburg Health.There will be no services held at this time.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the family.&nbsp;

Cherie Ault (1966-2023)

Larry Douglass, age 75, of Brewster, NE passed away March 5, 2023, at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 10, 2023, at 10:30 am at the Brewster Community Center in Brewster, NE with Pastor Lee Wonch officiating. Burial will be in the Brewster Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. A visitation will take place on Thursday, March 9th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm with family greeting 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Larry Dean Douglass was born February 19, 1948, in Loup City, NE to Jerold and Jacqueline (Hofer) Douglass. Larry grew up on the Ranch south of Brewster. Larry attended and graduated from Brewster High School in 1966. After high school, Larry started at Grand Island School of Business, but then was drafted into the Army January 11, 1967, and was honorably discharged December 22, 1968. Larry was united in marriage March 8, 1969, to Donna Guggenmos in Ainsworth, NE. Larry worked for Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center. Then the couple returned to Brewster working for several ranchers. In 1971 Larry went to work with his father on the ranch. Plus, he managed the Monahan Ranch east of Brewster for several years. Larry and Donna were blessed with three children: Terrence- November 15, 1969, Clinton- July 29, 1976, and Holly- January 6, 1985. Larry retired in 2015, moving to their current location south of Brewster.

In his spare time, Larry enjoyed watching sports on TV as well as listening to his grandson’s games on the radio. He also enjoyed going to cattle and farm sales and brandings. Larry loved to tell stories – sometimes slightly embellished. His family and friends will miss his dry/ornery sense of humor.

Larry is survived by his wife Donna of Brewster, son Terry (Donna) Douglass of Grand Island, daughter Holly (Rich) Kennedy of Oshkosh, five grandsons: Brooks, Broc, Bo, Brady, and Hunter, sister Linda (Carol) Conard of Burwell, sister-in-law Bridget Douglass of Broken Bow, Uncle Vance (Jan) Douglass of Ashby, numerous nieces, and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Jerold and Jacqueline, son Clinton, and brother Steve Douglass.

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 </figure>Larry Douglass, age 75, of Brewster, NE passed away March 5, 2023, at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow.Funeral services will be Friday, March 10, 2023, at 10:30 am at the Brewster Community Center in Brewster, NE with Pastor Lee Wonch officiating. Burial will be in the Brewster Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. A visitation will take place on Thursday, March 9th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm with family greeting 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Larry Dean Douglass was born February 19, 1948, in Loup City, NE to Jerold and Jacqueline (Hofer) Douglass. Larry grew up on the Ranch south of Brewster. Larry attended and graduated from Brewster High School in 1966. After high school, Larry started at Grand Island School of Business, but then was drafted into the Army January 11, 1967, and was honorably discharged December 22, 1968. Larry was united in marriage March 8, 1969, to Donna Guggenmos in Ainsworth, NE. Larry worked for Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center. Then the couple returned to Brewster working for several ranchers. In 1971 Larry went to work with his father on the ranch. Plus, he managed the Monahan Ranch east of Brewster for several years. Larry and Donna were blessed with three children: Terrence- November 15, 1969, Clinton- July 29, 1976, and Holly- January 6, 1985. Larry retired in 2015, moving to their current location south of Brewster.In his spare time, Larry enjoyed watching sports on TV as well as listening to his grandson’s games on the radio. He also enjoyed going to cattle and farm sales and brandings. Larry loved to tell stories – sometimes slightly embellished. His family and friends will miss his dry/ornery sense of humor.Larry is survived by his wife Donna of Brewster, son Terry (Donna) Douglass of Grand Island, daughter Holly (Rich) Kennedy of Oshkosh, five grandsons: Brooks, Broc, Bo, Brady, and Hunter, sister Linda (Carol) Conard of Burwell, sister-in-law Bridget Douglass of Broken Bow, Uncle Vance (Jan) Douglass of Ashby, numerous nieces, and nephews.Larry was preceded in death by his parents Jerold and Jacqueline, son Clinton, and brother Steve Douglass.

Larry Douglass (1948-2023)

Robert Ponce, 75, of North Platte, passed away on March 3, 2023, at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; He was born to Jess and Jennie (DeLuna) Ponce on March 13, 1947.

Robert was raised in North Platte, graduating with the class of 1965.&nbsp; In 1966, Robert enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; On January 5, 1967, he married the love his life, Dorothy Martinez, in Kileen, TX, where he was stationed.&nbsp; Together, they had three children: Robert Jr., Philip, and Christina.&nbsp; 

After returning home from Vietnam, he briefly worked at the meat packing plant before beginning his life-long career at the Union Pacific Railroad.&nbsp; He hired on as a track laborer, then worked as a fireman oiler, a machinist helper, a diesel mechanic, a hostler, and eventually became an engineer.&nbsp; In 2007, Robert retired as a locomotive engineer after 32 years with UPRR.&nbsp; Robert was always soft spoken, tender, and patient.&nbsp; He loved to teach what he knew and trained a lot of the engineers at UPRR.&nbsp; He received two purple hearts, a bronze star with valor, and an Army commendation; he held a lot of pride in his service to the United States.&nbsp;

Robert was always known to keep an immaculate yard, even winning “yard of the week” through the local newspaper.&nbsp; He was an avid Nebraska Husker football fan and loved woodworking, building things, science fiction movies, reading, cooking, and barbequing, specifically prime rib.&nbsp; He was known to be able to fix anything with his handyman skills.&nbsp; Robert was a train enthusiast and a collector of all things, from stamps to guns.&nbsp;

Those left to remember Robert are his children, Robert Jr. (Dianne) Ponce of North Platte, Philip (Carmen) Ponce of Council Bluffs, IA, and Christina (Russell) Brown, of Cheyenne, WY; grandchildren, Scott Ponce, Seth (Sharon) Ponce, Elizabeth Ponce, Ashley Brown, Justin Brown, and Kaylie Brown; sisters, Helen Vieyra, Mary Donna Sanchez, Elizabeth (Art) Perez, Sue (Larry) Tridle, Debra Cano, Janet (Lars) Parkhurst; brothers, Randy Ponce and Tim Ponce; brother-in-law, Al Jamsay; aunt, Mary Ponce Carreras; several cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Preceding him in death is his wife, Dorothy; parents; in-laws, Seferino and Helena Martinez; grandson, Cameron Allen; brother, Tony (Judy) Ponce; sisters, Hope Jamsay and Michaelene (Jerry) Miller; grandparents, Luis and Nicolasa Ponce, Petra and R.C. Hernandez.

Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Brett Hathaway officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 12 P.M. to 7 P.M. with family present to greet friends from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.&nbsp; For those that are unable to attend, the service will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678209586155.jpeg" alt="Robert Ponce" />
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 </figure>Robert Ponce, 75, of North Platte, passed away on March 3, 2023, at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; He was born to Jess and Jennie (DeLuna) Ponce on March 13, 1947.Robert was raised in North Platte, graduating with the class of 1965.&nbsp; In 1966, Robert enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; On January 5, 1967, he married the love his life, Dorothy Martinez, in Kileen, TX, where he was stationed.&nbsp; Together, they had three children: Robert Jr., Philip, and Christina.&nbsp; After returning home from Vietnam, he briefly worked at the meat packing plant before beginning his life-long career at the Union Pacific Railroad.&nbsp; He hired on as a track laborer, then worked as a fireman oiler, a machinist helper, a diesel mechanic, a hostler, and eventually became an engineer.&nbsp; In 2007, Robert retired as a locomotive engineer after 32 years with UPRR.&nbsp; Robert was always soft spoken, tender, and patient.&nbsp; He loved to teach what he knew and trained a lot of the engineers at UPRR.&nbsp; He received two purple hearts, a bronze star with valor, and an Army commendation; he held a lot of pride in his service to the United States.&nbsp; Robert was always known to keep an immaculate yard, even winning “yard of the week” through the local newspaper.&nbsp; He was an avid Nebraska Husker football fan and loved woodworking, building things, science fiction movies, reading, cooking, and barbequing, specifically prime rib.&nbsp; He was known to be able to fix anything with his handyman skills.&nbsp; Robert was a train enthusiast and a collector of all things, from stamps to guns.&nbsp;Those left to remember Robert are his children, Robert Jr. (Dianne) Ponce of North Platte, Philip (Carmen) Ponce of Council Bluffs, IA, and Christina (Russell) Brown, of Cheyenne, WY; grandchildren, Scott Ponce, Seth (Sharon) Ponce, Elizabeth Ponce, Ashley Brown, Justin Brown, and Kaylie Brown; sisters, Helen Vieyra, Mary Donna Sanchez, Elizabeth (Art) Perez, Sue (Larry) Tridle, Debra Cano, Janet (Lars) Parkhurst; brothers, Randy Ponce and Tim Ponce; brother-in-law, Al Jamsay; aunt, Mary Ponce Carreras; several cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Preceding him in death is his wife, Dorothy; parents; in-laws, Seferino and Helena Martinez; grandson, Cameron Allen; brother, Tony (Judy) Ponce; sisters, Hope Jamsay and Michaelene (Jerry) Miller; grandparents, Luis and Nicolasa Ponce, Petra and R.C. Hernandez.Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Brett Hathaway officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 12 P.M. to 7 P.M. with family present to greet friends from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.&nbsp; For those that are unable to attend, the service will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert Ponce (1947-2023)

Rosetta Loncar Farley, age 92 of North Platte, NE, passed away 
unexpectedly March 6, 2023.&nbsp; She was a wonderful wife of 49 years and a 
mother and grandmother who was always supportive of her family. 
Rosetta was born June 15, 1930, in Sidney to Mike and Rose Loncar (Rose 
was known from the North Platte Canteen).&nbsp; She will be remembered as the office manager of Joe Dye Ford for 4 decades and the family-owned business, The Country Rose in North Platte. 
Rosetta was preceded in death by her husband, Gene LeVoy Farley; her 
parents; brother, Mark Loncar; and sisters, Olga Pat Burns and Dorthy 
VanBuskirk. Rosetta is survived by her daughter, Chris Farley and husband Troy 
Tomsick of Scottsdale, AZ and Denver, CO, and their son, Nick Tomsick 
(former Mid Plains Community College basketball player who is playing 
professionally in Belgium); her son, Jon Farley of North Platte (Lashley 
Land &amp; Recreational Brokers), and his children,&nbsp; Shawn Farley of 
Scottsdale, AZ, Elena Farley of Greeley, CO, and Ryan Farley of North 
Platte (Hastings College); as well as other family. 
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, 
it is the family's wish that memorial contributions be sent to Church of 
Our Savior, 203 West 4th St., North Platte, NE, 69101.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Rosetta Loncar Farley, age 92 of North Platte, NE, passed away 
unexpectedly March 6, 2023.&nbsp; She was a wonderful wife of 49 years and a 
mother and grandmother who was always supportive of her family. 
Rosetta was born June 15, 1930, in Sidney to Mike and Rose Loncar (Rose 
was known from the North Platte Canteen).&nbsp; She will be remembered as the office manager of Joe Dye Ford for 4 decades and the family-owned business, The Country Rose in North Platte. 
Rosetta was preceded in death by her husband, Gene LeVoy Farley; her 
parents; brother, Mark Loncar; and sisters, Olga Pat Burns and Dorthy 
VanBuskirk. Rosetta is survived by her daughter, Chris Farley and husband Troy 
Tomsick of Scottsdale, AZ and Denver, CO, and their son, Nick Tomsick 
(former Mid Plains Community College basketball player who is playing 
professionally in Belgium); her son, Jon Farley of North Platte (Lashley 
Land &amp; Recreational Brokers), and his children,&nbsp; Shawn Farley of 
Scottsdale, AZ, Elena Farley of Greeley, CO, and Ryan Farley of North 
Platte (Hastings College); as well as other family. 
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, 
it is the family's wish that memorial contributions be sent to Church of 
Our Savior, 203 West 4th St., North Platte, NE, 69101.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Rosetta Loncar Farley (1930-2023)

Loretta R Heathers, 83, of Wauneta, Nebraska, died March 2, 2023, at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial after battling several health complications for a number of years.

Loretta was born in Benkelman, NE on Jan 20, 1940, to Edward and Beulah Baumfalk of Stratton, NE.&nbsp; She was one of three children raised in Stratton, NE having an older sister, Wanda and a younger brother, Arnold.&nbsp; Loretta graduated a Stratton Bulldog in 1957. Following high school, Loretta was working in the area when she met Wayne Heathers in March 1962, and they were married 1 year later on March 10, 1963, forming a relationship lasting over 60 years.&nbsp; To this union two children were born: Keith and Gene.&nbsp; They started their young life in Trenton and later moved to Curtis in 1966 where they resided for 54 years.&nbsp; In January 2023, Wayne &amp; Loretta moved to the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center.&nbsp;

She was a member of The First Congregational Church in Curtis until its closing.&nbsp; Loretta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and homemaker.&nbsp; She cherished time with her family especially her grandchildren where they would take special shopping trips, catch fireflies, watch scary movies way past their bedtimes and baking all sorts of recipes.&nbsp; In a house full of boys, she enjoyed fishing, would pick you up on the “other side” bird hunting, target shooting, and the Dodgers was her baseball team.&nbsp; She was very happy when her boys got married and she finally got her daughters.&nbsp; She was always up for a board game, a chat, was a great cook and loved trying new recipes, embroidering, gardening and had immaculate flower beds.&nbsp; A lot of Mother’s Day Weekends were spent at greenhouses.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister &amp; brother-in-law, Wanda and Don Brown (Warren, OR).&nbsp; Survivors include her husband, Wayne Heathers (Wauneta), son Keith and wife Joan Heathers of McCook, son Gene and wife Tracy Heathers of Champion, brother Arnold Baumfalk of St Helens, OR, grandchildren Schyler Heathers (Makala) of Imperial, Chantal Cecava (Andrew) and Great-grandson Greyson of Lincoln, Shaylee Heathers (Jim) of Lincoln, Trae Heathers of McCook and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Cremation was chosen with a memorial service on March 15 in Curtis, NE in the Methodist church at 11:00 CST with lunch after.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Frontier County Ambulance service in Curtis, or the Lincoln County Ambulance service in North Platte.

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 <figcaption>Loretta Heathers</figcaption>
 </figure>Loretta R Heathers, 83, of Wauneta, Nebraska, died March 2, 2023, at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial after battling several health complications for a number of years.Loretta was born in Benkelman, NE on Jan 20, 1940, to Edward and Beulah Baumfalk of Stratton, NE.&nbsp; She was one of three children raised in Stratton, NE having an older sister, Wanda and a younger brother, Arnold.&nbsp; Loretta graduated a Stratton Bulldog in 1957. Following high school, Loretta was working in the area when she met Wayne Heathers in March 1962, and they were married 1 year later on March 10, 1963, forming a relationship lasting over 60 years.&nbsp; To this union two children were born: Keith and Gene.&nbsp; They started their young life in Trenton and later moved to Curtis in 1966 where they resided for 54 years.&nbsp; In January 2023, Wayne &amp; Loretta moved to the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center.&nbsp; She was a member of The First Congregational Church in Curtis until its closing.&nbsp; Loretta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and homemaker.&nbsp; She cherished time with her family especially her grandchildren where they would take special shopping trips, catch fireflies, watch scary movies way past their bedtimes and baking all sorts of recipes.&nbsp; In a house full of boys, she enjoyed fishing, would pick you up on the “other side” bird hunting, target shooting, and the Dodgers was her baseball team.&nbsp; She was very happy when her boys got married and she finally got her daughters.&nbsp; She was always up for a board game, a chat, was a great cook and loved trying new recipes, embroidering, gardening and had immaculate flower beds.&nbsp; A lot of Mother’s Day Weekends were spent at greenhouses.She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister &amp; brother-in-law, Wanda and Don Brown (Warren, OR).&nbsp; Survivors include her husband, Wayne Heathers (Wauneta), son Keith and wife Joan Heathers of McCook, son Gene and wife Tracy Heathers of Champion, brother Arnold Baumfalk of St Helens, OR, grandchildren Schyler Heathers (Makala) of Imperial, Chantal Cecava (Andrew) and Great-grandson Greyson of Lincoln, Shaylee Heathers (Jim) of Lincoln, Trae Heathers of McCook and many nieces, nephews and friends.Cremation was chosen with a memorial service on March 15 in Curtis, NE in the Methodist church at 11:00 CST with lunch after.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Frontier County Ambulance service in Curtis, or the Lincoln County Ambulance service in North Platte.

Loretta R. Heathers (1940-2023)

Marian Elaine (Sall) Larson, 89, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away February 28, 2023, at Gothenburg Health. Marian was born February 22, 1934, north of Gothenburg to Reuben and Gladys (Nelson) Sall.&nbsp; As a young girl, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior.&nbsp; She attended District 90 country school near Gothenburg through 7th grade and graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1951.&nbsp; After graduation, she worked at Public Power in Gothenburg until 1958.

On May 17, 1957, she married Mike Larson at the Evangelical Free Church in Gothenburg.&nbsp; They were blessed with two children:&nbsp; Todd and Karen.&nbsp;

Marian and Mike lived north of Gothenburg in Custer County where they farmed.&nbsp; They were active members of the New Hope Evangelical Free Church.&nbsp; She served as church treasurer for many years, taught Sunday School, was a youth group leader, and participated in White Cross and WMS.&nbsp; She also enjoyed being a part of the local Extension Club and being a 4-H leader.&nbsp; In 1979, Marian started working at the Gothenburg State Bank where she worked for 17 years.&nbsp; After retirement, she and Mike enjoyed traveling, especially to see the grandkids.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Marian &amp; Mike moved to Gothenburg in 2014.&nbsp; They became members of the Evangelical Free Church (now Cornerstone Bible Church). After Mike's passing in 2016, she found encouragement through the Bible Studies she was a part of, as well as the Gideon's Auxiliary.&nbsp;

Survivors include her son Todd (Tammy) Larson and their daughters Tara (Lee) Corneau and Kelsey (Dan) Tran all of Smithers, B.C., Canada; her daughter Karen (Arden) Anderson of Chappell, NE, and their sons Lars (Ellen) Anderson of Malta, MT, Sven (Crystal) Anderson of Maxwell, NE, and Nels Anderson of Lincoln, NE; great-grandchildren Jude and Findlay Corneau, Nolan and Lucy Tran, Soren and Astrid Anderson, and Thor, Anja, and Rex Anderson; her sister Marlene (Sid) Andersen of Lexington, NE; and many nieces and nephews. Marian was preceded in death by her parents Reuben and Gladys Sall; husband Mike Larson; brothers Richard and Bob Sall;&nbsp; sisters Marilyn Sall and Caryl Mae Nordin; great-grandsons Yjan and Aksel Anderson; and many other dear friends and relatives.

Memorials may be given to; Cornerstone Bible Church, 1721 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE&nbsp; 69138 Gideons International, PO Box 133, Gothenburg, NE&nbsp; 69138 KJLT-KJTF, PO Box 709, North Platte, Nebraska&nbsp; 69103-0709 Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 10th St, Gothenburg, NE; Thursday, March 9, 2023, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Funeral will be held at Cornerstone Bible Church, 1721 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE, Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10:00 am with Pastor Scott Newman officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Interment will follow in the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.

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 <figcaption>Marian Larson</figcaption>
 </figure>Marian Elaine (Sall) Larson, 89, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away February 28, 2023, at Gothenburg Health. Marian was born February 22, 1934, north of Gothenburg to Reuben and Gladys (Nelson) Sall.&nbsp; As a young girl, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior.&nbsp; She attended District 90 country school near Gothenburg through 7th grade and graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1951.&nbsp; After graduation, she worked at Public Power in Gothenburg until 1958.On May 17, 1957, she married Mike Larson at the Evangelical Free Church in Gothenburg.&nbsp; They were blessed with two children:&nbsp; Todd and Karen.&nbsp;Marian and Mike lived north of Gothenburg in Custer County where they farmed.&nbsp; They were active members of the New Hope Evangelical Free Church.&nbsp; She served as church treasurer for many years, taught Sunday School, was a youth group leader, and participated in White Cross and WMS.&nbsp; She also enjoyed being a part of the local Extension Club and being a 4-H leader.&nbsp; In 1979, Marian started working at the Gothenburg State Bank where she worked for 17 years.&nbsp; After retirement, she and Mike enjoyed traveling, especially to see the grandkids.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marian &amp; Mike moved to Gothenburg in 2014.&nbsp; They became members of the Evangelical Free Church (now Cornerstone Bible Church). After Mike's passing in 2016, she found encouragement through the Bible Studies she was a part of, as well as the Gideon's Auxiliary.&nbsp;Survivors include her son Todd (Tammy) Larson and their daughters Tara (Lee) Corneau and Kelsey (Dan) Tran all of Smithers, B.C., Canada; her daughter Karen (Arden) Anderson of Chappell, NE, and their sons Lars (Ellen) Anderson of Malta, MT, Sven (Crystal) Anderson of Maxwell, NE, and Nels Anderson of Lincoln, NE; great-grandchildren Jude and Findlay Corneau, Nolan and Lucy Tran, Soren and Astrid Anderson, and Thor, Anja, and Rex Anderson; her sister Marlene (Sid) Andersen of Lexington, NE; and many nieces and nephews. Marian was preceded in death by her parents Reuben and Gladys Sall; husband Mike Larson; brothers Richard and Bob Sall;&nbsp; sisters Marilyn Sall and Caryl Mae Nordin; great-grandsons Yjan and Aksel Anderson; and many other dear friends and relatives.Memorials may be given to; Cornerstone Bible Church, 1721 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE&nbsp; 69138 Gideons International, PO Box 133, Gothenburg, NE&nbsp; 69138 KJLT-KJTF, PO Box 709, North Platte, Nebraska&nbsp; 69103-0709 Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 10th St, Gothenburg, NE; Thursday, March 9, 2023, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Funeral will be held at Cornerstone Bible Church, 1721 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE, Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10:00 am with Pastor Scott Newman officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Interment will follow in the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.

Marian Larson (1934-2023)

Christian Eric Schumacher, 51, of Hummelstown, PA, formerly of Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2023.

He was born April 25, 1971, in Scottsbluff, NE, son of Wayne and DeAnne Schumacher.

Christian
 graduated from the University of Nebraska and was a former Conductor 
for Union Pacific Railroad in Nebraska. He was a member of the Eagles 
Club of North Platte, NE and the APA of North Platte, NE.

Christian
 is survived by; wife, Angela Schumacher; sons, Michael and Justin 
Schumacher; mother, DeAnne Schumacher; sisters, Ingrid (Craig) 
Christman, Trina Madden, and Stephanie (Brian Melville) Reiman; brother,
 Mikel (Melinda) Schumacher, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Schumacher.

A
 memorial service will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 11AM in the 
Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey, Pa. The family will begin receiving guests 
at 10AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Epilepsy Foundation - <a href="https://www.epilepsy.com">https://www.epilepsy.com</a>

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 <figcaption>Christian Schumacher</figcaption>
 </figure>Christian Eric Schumacher, 51, of Hummelstown, PA, formerly of Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2023. He was born April 25, 1971, in Scottsbluff, NE, son of Wayne and DeAnne Schumacher.Christian
 graduated from the University of Nebraska and was a former Conductor 
for Union Pacific Railroad in Nebraska. He was a member of the Eagles 
Club of North Platte, NE and the APA of North Platte, NE.Christian
 is survived by; wife, Angela Schumacher; sons, Michael and Justin 
Schumacher; mother, DeAnne Schumacher; sisters, Ingrid (Craig) 
Christman, Trina Madden, and Stephanie (Brian Melville) Reiman; brother,
 Mikel (Melinda) Schumacher, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Schumacher.A
 memorial service will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 11AM in the 
Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey, Pa. The family will begin receiving guests 
at 10AM.In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Epilepsy Foundation - <a href="https://www.epilepsy.com">https://www.epilepsy.com</a>

Christian Eric Schumacher (1971-2023)

Doris Marie Knight Blanke, 93, of Russell, Kansas, and former 
Kensington, Kansas resident, died on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the 
Russell Regional Hospital.

Doris was born on May 4, 1929, in Phillips County, Kansas, the 
daughter of Howard and Julia (Lala) Smith.&nbsp; She was born and raised on 
the family farm south of Kirwin, Kansas.&nbsp; She attended Jaybird country 
school through grade school.&nbsp; Her father died from tuberculosis when she
 was 12 and her mother remarried when she was 14.&nbsp; The family moved to a
 farm north of Kensington, Kansas, and Doris graduated from Kensington 
High School.&nbsp; 

She was united in marriage to Glen Knight on July 20, 
1947, in Kensington.&nbsp; From this union Doris and Glen were blessed 
raising four children Jerry, Terry, Glenda and Cindy.&nbsp; 

She was an 
accountant supervisor for Kansas Nebraska Energy for 28 years and worked
 as a county clerk, waitress and doctor’s assistant.&nbsp; Doris found love a
 second time and was united in marriage to Kenny Blanke on October 30, 
2000, in Athol, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of Athol 
Congregational Church in Athol, Kansas.&nbsp; She was also a member of the 
American Legion Auxiliary and Eastern Star.&nbsp; She enjoyed dancing, 
working crossword puzzles, traveling with Kenny to all 50 states, 
camping and getting together with her family.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed 
snowbirding to Arizona with Kenny and spending time with her many 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving family include her husband Kenny of the home, sons Jerry 
Knight and wife Vicki of Loveland, Colorado, and Terry Knight of North 
Platte, Nebraska; daughters Glenda Ratliff and husband Dennis of Smith 
Center, Kansas, and Cindy Beckmann and companion David Stewart of 
Gaylord, Kansas;&nbsp; brother Larry Westerman and wife Tonya of Kensington, 
Kansas; Kenny’s children Gene Blanke and wife Marsha of Lakehills, 
Texas, David Blanke and wife Pat of Florissant, Missouri, Heidi Blanke 
of Ballwin, Missouri, and Star Gates and husband Greg of Wichita, 
Kansas;&nbsp; 22 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Glen Knight 
on May 7, 1998, infant sister Gwen, step-father Frank Westerman 
grandchildren Sammy and Cory Reeves and son in-law David Beckmann.

A celebration of Doris’ life will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, 
March 11, 2023, at the Athol Church of Christ in Athol, Kansas, with 
Pastor Becky Sadler officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Germantown 
Cemetery in North Kensington, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to
 8 P.M. on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
 in Russell, Kansas, with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. 
Friday evening. &nbsp;A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 PM at the 
mortuary. &nbsp;

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Kensington 
American Legion or Athol Church of Christ and sent in care of 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas who are in charge of 
the funeral service arrangements.

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 <figcaption>Doris Blanke</figcaption>
 </figure>Doris Marie Knight Blanke, 93, of Russell, Kansas, and former 
Kensington, Kansas resident, died on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the 
Russell Regional Hospital.Doris was born on May 4, 1929, in Phillips County, Kansas, the 
daughter of Howard and Julia (Lala) Smith.&nbsp; She was born and raised on 
the family farm south of Kirwin, Kansas.&nbsp; She attended Jaybird country 
school through grade school.&nbsp; Her father died from tuberculosis when she
 was 12 and her mother remarried when she was 14.&nbsp; The family moved to a
 farm north of Kensington, Kansas, and Doris graduated from Kensington 
High School.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Glen Knight on July 20, 
1947, in Kensington.&nbsp; From this union Doris and Glen were blessed 
raising four children Jerry, Terry, Glenda and Cindy.&nbsp; She was an 
accountant supervisor for Kansas Nebraska Energy for 28 years and worked
 as a county clerk, waitress and doctor’s assistant.&nbsp; Doris found love a
 second time and was united in marriage to Kenny Blanke on October 30, 
2000, in Athol, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of Athol 
Congregational Church in Athol, Kansas.&nbsp; She was also a member of the 
American Legion Auxiliary and Eastern Star.&nbsp; She enjoyed dancing, 
working crossword puzzles, traveling with Kenny to all 50 states, 
camping and getting together with her family.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed 
snowbirding to Arizona with Kenny and spending time with her many 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.Surviving family include her husband Kenny of the home, sons Jerry 
Knight and wife Vicki of Loveland, Colorado, and Terry Knight of North 
Platte, Nebraska; daughters Glenda Ratliff and husband Dennis of Smith 
Center, Kansas, and Cindy Beckmann and companion David Stewart of 
Gaylord, Kansas;&nbsp; brother Larry Westerman and wife Tonya of Kensington, 
Kansas; Kenny’s children Gene Blanke and wife Marsha of Lakehills, 
Texas, David Blanke and wife Pat of Florissant, Missouri, Heidi Blanke 
of Ballwin, Missouri, and Star Gates and husband Greg of Wichita, 
Kansas;&nbsp; 22 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Glen Knight 
on May 7, 1998, infant sister Gwen, step-father Frank Westerman 
grandchildren Sammy and Cory Reeves and son in-law David Beckmann.A celebration of Doris’ life will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, 
March 11, 2023, at the Athol Church of Christ in Athol, Kansas, with 
Pastor Becky Sadler officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Germantown 
Cemetery in North Kensington, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to
 8 P.M. on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
 in Russell, Kansas, with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. 
Friday evening. &nbsp;A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 PM at the 
mortuary. &nbsp;In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Kensington 
American Legion or Athol Church of Christ and sent in care of 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas who are in charge of 
the funeral service arrangements.

Doris M. Knight Blanke (1929-2023)

Virginia Leila Brown Geiser, age 99, of rural Arnold, Nebraska, was born on October 21, 1923, to Earle Wayne and Leila Downey Brown, the youngest of four children. She entered into eternity on March 3, 2023.

Virginia graduated from Arnold High School in 1942. She married Elmer (Bub) Geiser on October 3, 1943. They celebrated over 69 years together until Bub passed in 2013.

Most of their married life was spent farming and ranching in the sandhills. To this union was born Terry, Rodney, Paula, Greg, Deb, and Doug. Rodney passed shortly after birth.

Virginia is survived by her five children and their spouses, 20 grandchildren, 21 (+2 arriving soon) great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Arnold, NE. Burial was in the Arnold Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Arnold Fire and Rescue or Donor’s Choice. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Arnold 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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 </figure>Virginia Leila Brown Geiser, age 99, of rural Arnold, Nebraska, was born on October 21, 1923, to Earle Wayne and Leila Downey Brown, the youngest of four children. She entered into eternity on March 3, 2023.Virginia graduated from Arnold High School in 1942. She married Elmer (Bub) Geiser on October 3, 1943. They celebrated over 69 years together until Bub passed in 2013.Most of their married life was spent farming and ranching in the sandhills. To this union was born Terry, Rodney, Paula, Greg, Deb, and Doug. Rodney passed shortly after birth.Virginia is survived by her five children and their spouses, 20 grandchildren, 21 (+2 arriving soon) great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.Memorial services will be Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Arnold, NE. Burial was in the Arnold Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Arnold Fire and Rescue or Donor’s Choice. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Arnold are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Virginia Geiser (1923-2023)

&nbsp; A resident of Wauneta passed away Friday afternoon, March 3, 2023, at the Littleton Adventist Hospital, In Littleton, Colorado. Dan was 75 years of age. Survivors Include: Son: Frank Jefferies and wife, Jennifer, of Illinois Son: Jessie Jefferies of Sidney, NE Daughter: Bonnie Tiller and husband, Jeremy, of Virginia 11 Grandchildren A celebration of Life will be held Tuesday afternoon, March 7, 2023, 1:00 P.M. (MT) at the Wauneta Community Building, Wauneta, NE. with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating. Dan’s wishes were for cremation with no visitation. A memorial, in Dan’s memory, has been suggested to the Jeffries family for a future designation. Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; A resident of Wauneta passed away Friday afternoon, March 3, 2023, at the Littleton Adventist Hospital, In Littleton, Colorado. Dan was 75 years of age. Survivors Include: Son: Frank Jefferies and wife, Jennifer, of Illinois Son: Jessie Jefferies of Sidney, NE Daughter: Bonnie Tiller and husband, Jeremy, of Virginia 11 Grandchildren A celebration of Life will be held Tuesday afternoon, March 7, 2023, 1:00 P.M. (MT) at the Wauneta Community Building, Wauneta, NE. with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating. Dan’s wishes were for cremation with no visitation. A memorial, in Dan’s memory, has been suggested to the Jeffries family for a future designation. Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta has been entrusted with arrangements.

Danny R Jeffries (1947-2023)

&nbsp; Howard M. Kenfield, of Ogallala, passed away 3 days shy of his 95th birthday, on March 3, 2023, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. Howard was born on March 6, 1928, along with his twin brother, Harvey, in Albion, Nebraska, to John and Ella (Fritzen) Kenfield. He graduated from Brule High School with the class of 1946. Howard was drafted into the Army four years after graduating high school, and he served in Korea during his time in the military. After returning to Ogallala, Howard worked at Goodall Electric for 42 years before retiring in 1988. In 1975, Howard married Glenva Keith, and with that union, Howard gained a son, Michael. After returning from their tour of duty in Korea, Howard and Harvey built several homes in the area, one of which was for their mother where they took good care of her. Howard was a hard worker who, alongside his brother, maintained their property and always had a nice landscaped yard that was well-manicured. Howard and Harvey were skilled artists who spent countless hours collecting Indian artifacts, Petrified Wood and other rare and unique lapidary artifacts. They both had a fondness for the Midwest and the old barns. This fondness gave them the inspiration to create the Petrified Wood Pictures and Music boxes. This undoubtedly is the most unique and one-of-a-kind collection in the world. In 2000, Howard, alongside his brother, established the Kenfield Gallery. Howard donated his personal collection of art work to the gallery. He continued to collect artifacts for 65 years and was a well-respected collector and artist. Howard and Harvey donated the gallery to the community and subsequently formed a non-profit organization to manage it. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Glenva; four sisters, Dorothy (Max) Sanford, Donna (Clarence) Burnside, Ruby (Leslie) Edwards, and Margaret (Hubert) LeZotte; as well as a brother, Robert (Helen) Kenfield; a sister-in-law Glenda Kenfield a Niece Melinda Beckler; Nephews Norman Burnside and Steve Edwards. Survivors include brother Harvey Kenfield of Ogallala, his son, Michael (Carrie) Keith of Ogallala; grandchildren Ashley (Carl) Olson, Andrea (Travis) Sullivan and Adam (Brittney) Keith; great grandchildren Ryker, Deklan, Anna, Bentley, Penelope, Cadence and Ashten along with several nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to the Petrified Wood Gallery and or the First Congregational United Church of Christ, in memory of Howard. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Services will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Ogallala, with Pastor Lisa Hadler officiating. Interment with military honors will be in the Ogallala Cemetery, with the Keith County Veterans Organization providing military honors. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Howard M. Kenfield, of Ogallala, passed away 3 days shy of his 95th birthday, on March 3, 2023, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. Howard was born on March 6, 1928, along with his twin brother, Harvey, in Albion, Nebraska, to John and Ella (Fritzen) Kenfield. He graduated from Brule High School with the class of 1946. Howard was drafted into the Army four years after graduating high school, and he served in Korea during his time in the military. After returning to Ogallala, Howard worked at Goodall Electric for 42 years before retiring in 1988. In 1975, Howard married Glenva Keith, and with that union, Howard gained a son, Michael. After returning from their tour of duty in Korea, Howard and Harvey built several homes in the area, one of which was for their mother where they took good care of her. Howard was a hard worker who, alongside his brother, maintained their property and always had a nice landscaped yard that was well-manicured. Howard and Harvey were skilled artists who spent countless hours collecting Indian artifacts, Petrified Wood and other rare and unique lapidary artifacts. They both had a fondness for the Midwest and the old barns. This fondness gave them the inspiration to create the Petrified Wood Pictures and Music boxes. This undoubtedly is the most unique and one-of-a-kind collection in the world. In 2000, Howard, alongside his brother, established the Kenfield Gallery. Howard donated his personal collection of art work to the gallery. He continued to collect artifacts for 65 years and was a well-respected collector and artist. Howard and Harvey donated the gallery to the community and subsequently formed a non-profit organization to manage it. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Glenva; four sisters, Dorothy (Max) Sanford, Donna (Clarence) Burnside, Ruby (Leslie) Edwards, and Margaret (Hubert) LeZotte; as well as a brother, Robert (Helen) Kenfield; a sister-in-law Glenda Kenfield a Niece Melinda Beckler; Nephews Norman Burnside and Steve Edwards. Survivors include brother Harvey Kenfield of Ogallala, his son, Michael (Carrie) Keith of Ogallala; grandchildren Ashley (Carl) Olson, Andrea (Travis) Sullivan and Adam (Brittney) Keith; great grandchildren Ryker, Deklan, Anna, Bentley, Penelope, Cadence and Ashten along with several nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to the Petrified Wood Gallery and or the First Congregational United Church of Christ, in memory of Howard. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Services will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Ogallala, with Pastor Lisa Hadler officiating. Interment with military honors will be in the Ogallala Cemetery, with the Keith County Veterans Organization providing military honors. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Howard M. Kenfield (1928-2023)

&nbsp; Vona D. Koch, age 72, of North Platte, died March 4, 2023 at Great Plains Health. She was born on January 27, 1951 in Arnold, NE to Lonnie and Alyce (Whitney) Swisher. Vona moved with her family to North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1969, then went on to Chadron State College and graduated with an Educational Degree in home economics. Vona started her career as a student teacher in Stapleton, NE. She then taught at Maywood Public Schools for several years. On July 21, 1974, Vona married Kim Koch at the First Baptist Church in North Platte. She continued to teach at Maywood until their daughter Wendy was born. She held several other positions in North Platte such as working with the Area Agency on Aging, North Platte Housing Authority, and the State of Nebraska childcare licensure and regulation department. Prior to her retirement, Vona was the Executive Director of the North Platte Community Daycare. She was instrumental on the committee that established Little Leprechaun Preschool at McDaid, and was a long-time substitute teacher for the North Platte Catholic Schools. Vona belonged to the Home Economics Club in North Platte and was a past Board member of the Miss Nebraska Scholarship Organization. Vona and Kim joined the Catholic Church in 2007 and are members of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, where Vona was a lector and eucharistic minister. Vona was a talented seamstress, even making her own wedding gown. She could sew anything, and was known for making alterations for family and friends. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a constant person in her grandchildren’s lives, spending much time with them and at their activities. Survivors include her husband, Kim of North Platte; daughter, Wendy (Kevin) Dodson of North Platte; grandchildren, Logan, Paige, and Hope Dodson, all of North Platte; step-siblings, Carolyn (Riley) Shimmin of Livingston, MT, Elaine (Al) Cox of Gilbert, IA, Marcia (Richard) Mittwede of Austin, TX, and Bruce (Candy) Crosby of McCook; numerous other family members; and special friends John Harper of Cheyenne, WY and Marsha Wandersee of Lincoln, NE. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her step-father, Elmer Adelbert Crosby. Memorials may be made to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment, Trust-Inc., apps.npcschools.org/donate-now, and online condolences and live stream of the service can be found at www.adamsswanson.com. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday March 7, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Jonathon Sorenson as celebrant. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 Tuesday March 7, 2023. Register book signing will be Monday March 6, 2023, from 12-7, with the family receiving friends from 5-7.

Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Vona D. Koch, age 72, of North Platte, died March 4, 2023 at Great Plains Health. She was born on January 27, 1951 in Arnold, NE to Lonnie and Alyce (Whitney) Swisher. Vona moved with her family to North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1969, then went on to Chadron State College and graduated with an Educational Degree in home economics. Vona started her career as a student teacher in Stapleton, NE. She then taught at Maywood Public Schools for several years. On July 21, 1974, Vona married Kim Koch at the First Baptist Church in North Platte. She continued to teach at Maywood until their daughter Wendy was born. She held several other positions in North Platte such as working with the Area Agency on Aging, North Platte Housing Authority, and the State of Nebraska childcare licensure and regulation department. Prior to her retirement, Vona was the Executive Director of the North Platte Community Daycare. She was instrumental on the committee that established Little Leprechaun Preschool at McDaid, and was a long-time substitute teacher for the North Platte Catholic Schools. Vona belonged to the Home Economics Club in North Platte and was a past Board member of the Miss Nebraska Scholarship Organization. Vona and Kim joined the Catholic Church in 2007 and are members of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, where Vona was a lector and eucharistic minister. Vona was a talented seamstress, even making her own wedding gown. She could sew anything, and was known for making alterations for family and friends. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a constant person in her grandchildren’s lives, spending much time with them and at their activities. Survivors include her husband, Kim of North Platte; daughter, Wendy (Kevin) Dodson of North Platte; grandchildren, Logan, Paige, and Hope Dodson, all of North Platte; step-siblings, Carolyn (Riley) Shimmin of Livingston, MT, Elaine (Al) Cox of Gilbert, IA, Marcia (Richard) Mittwede of Austin, TX, and Bruce (Candy) Crosby of McCook; numerous other family members; and special friends John Harper of Cheyenne, WY and Marsha Wandersee of Lincoln, NE. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her step-father, Elmer Adelbert Crosby. Memorials may be made to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment, Trust-Inc., apps.npcschools.org/donate-now, and online condolences and live stream of the service can be found at www.adamsswanson.com. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday March 7, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Jonathon Sorenson as celebrant. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 Tuesday March 7, 2023. Register book signing will be Monday March 6, 2023, from 12-7, with the family receiving friends from 5-7. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vona D. Koch (1951-2023)

Robert was raised in North Platte, graduating with the class of 1965.&nbsp; In 1966, Robert enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; On January 5, 1967, he married the love his life, Dorothy Martinez, in Kileen, TX, where he was stationed.&nbsp; Together, they had three children, Robert Jr., Philip, and Christina.&nbsp; After returning home from Vietnam, he briefly worked at the meat packing plant before beginning his life long career at the Union Pacific Railroad.&nbsp; He hired on as a track laborer, then worked as a fireman oiler, a machinist helper, a diesel mechanic, a hostler, and eventually became an engineer.&nbsp; In 2007, Robert retired as a locomotive engineer after 32 years with UPRR.&nbsp;

Robert was always soft spoken, tender, and patient.&nbsp; He loved to teach what he knew and trained a lot of the engineers at UPRR.&nbsp; He received two purple hearts, a bronze star with valor, and an Army commendation; he held a lot of pride in his service to the United States.&nbsp; Robert was always known to keep an immaculate yard, even winning “yard of the week” through the local newspaper.&nbsp; He was an avid Nebraska Husker football fan and loved woodworking, building things, science fiction movies, reading, cooking, and barbequing, specifically prime rib.&nbsp; He was known to be able to fix anything with his handyman skills.&nbsp; Robert was a train enthusiast and a collector of all things, from stamps to guns.&nbsp;

Those left to remember Robert are his children, Robert Jr. (Dianne) Ponce of North Platte, Philip (Carmen) Ponce of Council Bluffs, IA, and Christina (Russell) Brown, of Cheyenne, WY; grandchildren, Scott Ponce, Seth (Sharon) Ponce, Elizabeth Ponce, Ashley Brown, Justin Brown, and Kaylie Brown; sisters, Helen Vieyra, Mary Donna Sanchez, Elizabeth (Art) Perez, Sue (Larry) Tridle, Debra Cano, Janet (Lars) Parkhurst; brothers, Randy Ponce and Tim Ponce; brother-in-law, Al Jamsay; aunt, Mary Ponce Carreras; several cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Preceding him in death is his wife, Dorothy; parents; in-laws, Seferino and Helena Martinez; grandson, Cameron Allen; brother, Tony (Judy) Ponce; sisters, Hope Jamsay and Michaelene (Jerry) Miller; grandparents, Luis and Nicolasa Ponce, Petra and R.C. Hernandez.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Brett Hathaway officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 12 P.M. to 7 P.M. with family present to greet friends from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.&nbsp;

For those that are unable to attend, the service will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert Ponce, 75, of North Platte, passed away on March 3, 2023, at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; He was born to Jess and Jennie (DeLuna) Ponce on March 13, 1947.Robert was raised in North Platte, graduating with the class of 1965.&nbsp; In 1966, Robert enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; On January 5, 1967, he married the love his life, Dorothy Martinez, in Kileen, TX, where he was stationed.&nbsp; Together, they had three children, Robert Jr., Philip, and Christina.&nbsp; After returning home from Vietnam, he briefly worked at the meat packing plant before beginning his life long career at the Union Pacific Railroad.&nbsp; He hired on as a track laborer, then worked as a fireman oiler, a machinist helper, a diesel mechanic, a hostler, and eventually became an engineer.&nbsp; In 2007, Robert retired as a locomotive engineer after 32 years with UPRR.&nbsp;Robert was always soft spoken, tender, and patient.&nbsp; He loved to teach what he knew and trained a lot of the engineers at UPRR.&nbsp; He received two purple hearts, a bronze star with valor, and an Army commendation; he held a lot of pride in his service to the United States.&nbsp; Robert was always known to keep an immaculate yard, even winning “yard of the week” through the local newspaper.&nbsp; He was an avid Nebraska Husker football fan and loved woodworking, building things, science fiction movies, reading, cooking, and barbequing, specifically prime rib.&nbsp; He was known to be able to fix anything with his handyman skills.&nbsp; Robert was a train enthusiast and a collector of all things, from stamps to guns.&nbsp;Those left to remember Robert are his children, Robert Jr. (Dianne) Ponce of North Platte, Philip (Carmen) Ponce of Council Bluffs, IA, and Christina (Russell) Brown, of Cheyenne, WY; grandchildren, Scott Ponce, Seth (Sharon) Ponce, Elizabeth Ponce, Ashley Brown, Justin Brown, and Kaylie Brown; sisters, Helen Vieyra, Mary Donna Sanchez, Elizabeth (Art) Perez, Sue (Larry) Tridle, Debra Cano, Janet (Lars) Parkhurst; brothers, Randy Ponce and Tim Ponce; brother-in-law, Al Jamsay; aunt, Mary Ponce Carreras; several cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.Preceding him in death is his wife, Dorothy; parents; in-laws, Seferino and Helena Martinez; grandson, Cameron Allen; brother, Tony (Judy) Ponce; sisters, Hope Jamsay and Michaelene (Jerry) Miller; grandparents, Luis and Nicolasa Ponce, Petra and R.C. Hernandez.Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Brett Hathaway officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 12 P.M. to 7 P.M. with family present to greet friends from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.&nbsp;For those that are unable to attend, the service will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Victor Eugene "Vic" Sterup, 73, of North Platte, passed away March 2, 2023 at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Vic was born December 27, 1949 in Osceola, Nebraska to Eugene and Mary (Word) Sterup.&nbsp; The oldest of six children, he graduated from Osceola High School and the University of Nebraska.

He was united in marriage to Becky Young on May 27, 1972 in Farragut, IA.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children, Aaron, Amanda and Adam.&nbsp; He was employed by the Nebraska State Patrol as a drug chemist in Lincoln and then North Platte, where he worked until he retired.&nbsp; He also served in the Army Reserves for 13 years and was a member of the TKE Fraternity at the University of Nebraska Lincoln.&nbsp; &nbsp;Vic enjoyed fishing and hunting and playing volleyball and slow pitch softball.&nbsp; Many hours were spent at his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren.

Preceding Vic in death were his parents, Eugene and Mary, sister Karen Johnson, and his in-laws Howard and Zoe Young.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Becky; children Aaron (Amy) Sterup of North Bend, Amanda (Scott) Jedrzejczyk and Adam (Jordan) Sterup, both of North Platte; grandchildren Lauren and Drew Sterup of North Bend and Natalie, Addison and Hadlee Sterup of North Platte; brothers Steve (Bonnie) Sterup of Lincoln, Mike (Linda) Sterup of Queen Creek, AZ, Bill (Evelyn) Sterup of Lincoln; sister Malia (Don) Fritz of Licking, MO; sister-in-law Barb (Gaylen) Lundgren of Shenandoah, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.&nbsp;

Memorials will be designated at a later date or can be made to the donor’s choice in memory of Vic.&nbsp; Online condolences and live stream of the service can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday, March 6 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Victor Eugene "Vic" Sterup, 73, of North Platte, passed away March 2, 2023 at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Vic was born December 27, 1949 in Osceola, Nebraska to Eugene and Mary (Word) Sterup.&nbsp; The oldest of six children, he graduated from Osceola High School and the University of Nebraska.He was united in marriage to Becky Young on May 27, 1972 in Farragut, IA.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children, Aaron, Amanda and Adam.&nbsp; He was employed by the Nebraska State Patrol as a drug chemist in Lincoln and then North Platte, where he worked until he retired.&nbsp; He also served in the Army Reserves for 13 years and was a member of the TKE Fraternity at the University of Nebraska Lincoln.&nbsp; &nbsp;Vic enjoyed fishing and hunting and playing volleyball and slow pitch softball.&nbsp; Many hours were spent at his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren.Preceding Vic in death were his parents, Eugene and Mary, sister Karen Johnson, and his in-laws Howard and Zoe Young.Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Becky; children Aaron (Amy) Sterup of North Bend, Amanda (Scott) Jedrzejczyk and Adam (Jordan) Sterup, both of North Platte; grandchildren Lauren and Drew Sterup of North Bend and Natalie, Addison and Hadlee Sterup of North Platte; brothers Steve (Bonnie) Sterup of Lincoln, Mike (Linda) Sterup of Queen Creek, AZ, Bill (Evelyn) Sterup of Lincoln; sister Malia (Don) Fritz of Licking, MO; sister-in-law Barb (Gaylen) Lundgren of Shenandoah, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.&nbsp;Memorials will be designated at a later date or can be made to the donor’s choice in memory of Vic.&nbsp; Online condolences and live stream of the service can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend Mark Baldwin officiating.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday, March 6 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.

Victor Eugene "Vic" Sterup (1949-2023)

Shane Robert Duis, 51, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 2, 2023 at Cozad, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was born November 16, 1971 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Lamoine and Linda (DeFruiter) Duis.

Shane loved anything that had wheels, whether that was cars, trucks, motorcycles, or four wheelers. He also had a love for his pets. In his early years, he could often be found out hunting or fishing with his dad, friends, or close relatives.&nbsp;

Survivors include two sons, Judd (Danielle) Gallardo of North Platte, and Justin Duis of Colorado; mother, Linda Gerdes of Cozad, NE; brother, Andrew (Wendy) Duis of Lincoln, three grandchildren: Holden, Hazlee, and Helena, along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and friends.

Shane was preceded in death by father, Lamoine Duis, step-father, Kenneth Gerdes, both sets of grandparents, aunt Donna, uncles, Kermit, Mearle, and Clifford, cousins, Danielle, and Markie.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 5, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 10th St, Gothenburg, NE, with family present. Services will be held Monday, March 6, 2023, 2:00 PM, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, with Harvey Pierce officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the family for later designation.

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 </figure>Shane Robert Duis, 51, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 2, 2023 at Cozad, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born November 16, 1971 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Lamoine and Linda (DeFruiter) Duis.Shane loved anything that had wheels, whether that was cars, trucks, motorcycles, or four wheelers. He also had a love for his pets. In his early years, he could often be found out hunting or fishing with his dad, friends, or close relatives.&nbsp;Survivors include two sons, Judd (Danielle) Gallardo of North Platte, and Justin Duis of Colorado; mother, Linda Gerdes of Cozad, NE; brother, Andrew (Wendy) Duis of Lincoln, three grandchildren: Holden, Hazlee, and Helena, along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and friends.Shane was preceded in death by father, Lamoine Duis, step-father, Kenneth Gerdes, both sets of grandparents, aunt Donna, uncles, Kermit, Mearle, and Clifford, cousins, Danielle, and Markie.Visitation will be held Sunday, March 5, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 10th St, Gothenburg, NE, with family present. Services will be held Monday, March 6, 2023, 2:00 PM, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, with Harvey Pierce officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the family for later designation.

Shane Duis (1971-2023)


 William Earl Savage passed away February 23, 2023 at home after a brief
 illness.  Bill was born February 4, 1931 in Wellfleet, Nebraska to 
Harold and Laura Wolcott Savage. He grew up in North Platte, Nebraska 
and graduated from North Platte High School in 1949.  After graduation 
Bill joined the Air Force.  He returned to Nebraska after his discharge 
and pursed his college education.

 He married Vera Humphreys of 
Lincoln, Nebraska on October 20, 1956.  Bill has a degree in Mechanical 
Engineering from the University of Nebraska and a Master Degree in 
Administrative Science from the University of Alabama Huntsville. 
 He is a member of the Alumni Association of Nebraska and a member of 
Professional Engineers of Alabama. He is also a member of Trinity 
Methodist Church of Huntsville. Bill retired from U. S. Army Missile 
Command in 1998 and pursed his many hobbies.  He enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, wood working and genealogy.

Survivors include his wife,
 Vera, daughter Cheryl of Huntsville, Alabama, daughter Deborah (Gary) 
Kipp of Omaha, Nebraska, grandson, Gregory Kipp and granddaughter, 
Catherine Kipp; brothers, Wesley (Carol) Meyer and Robert Meyer of
 North Platte, Nebraska, and sister Roberta Barkeloo of Florida and many
 nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his son, William E. 
Savage Jr., his parents, sisters, Eva Mac Donald and Louise Gottfried 
and infant brother Ronald Poe. Bill will be dearly missed by family and 
many good friends. 

In lieu of flowers a memorial may be sent to St. 
Jude Research Hospital. A memorial service will take place at a later 
date in Nebraska. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be 
shared at <a href="http://www.valhallafunerals.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.valhallafunerals.com</a> for the Savage family.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1677950579232.png" alt="Bill Savage" />
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 </figure>
 William Earl Savage passed away February 23, 2023 at home after a brief
 illness. Bill was born February 4, 1931 in Wellfleet, Nebraska to 
Harold and Laura Wolcott Savage. He grew up in North Platte, Nebraska 
and graduated from North Platte High School in 1949. After graduation 
Bill joined the Air Force. He returned to Nebraska after his discharge 
and pursed his college education. He married Vera Humphreys of 
Lincoln, Nebraska on October 20, 1956. Bill has a degree in Mechanical 
Engineering from the University of Nebraska and a Master Degree in 
Administrative Science from the University of Alabama Huntsville. 
 He is a member of the Alumni Association of Nebraska and a member of 
Professional Engineers of Alabama. He is also a member of Trinity 
Methodist Church of Huntsville. Bill retired from U. S. Army Missile 
Command in 1998 and pursed his many hobbies. He enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, wood working and genealogy.Survivors include his wife,
 Vera, daughter Cheryl of Huntsville, Alabama, daughter Deborah (Gary) 
Kipp of Omaha, Nebraska, grandson, Gregory Kipp and granddaughter, 
Catherine Kipp; brothers, Wesley (Carol) Meyer and Robert Meyer of
 North Platte, Nebraska, and sister Roberta Barkeloo of Florida and many
 nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his son, William E. 
Savage Jr., his parents, sisters, Eva Mac Donald and Louise Gottfried 
and infant brother Ronald Poe. Bill will be dearly missed by family and 
many good friends. In lieu of flowers a memorial may be sent to St. 
Jude Research Hospital. A memorial service will take place at a later 
date in Nebraska. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be 
shared at <a href="http://www.valhallafunerals.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.valhallafunerals.com</a> for the Savage family.

William 'Bill' E. Savage Sr. (1931-2023)

Guillermina Solache, 50, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 25, 1972, in Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico to Fermin Solache Reyes and Antonia Telles de Solache. In 1995, Guillermina moved from her hometown to Lexington, Nebraska. She was blessed with four children: Sandra, Giovanny, Melissa, and Irbin.

Guillermina was one-of-a-kind. Family was her top priority. She loved being with her parents and enjoyed spending time talking with her sisters. Her children were the most important thing to her, and she loved them, but she absolutely adored her grandchildren. When she wasn’t helping her children raise their children, she was spoiling them rotten. She would drop whatever she would be doing to make time for her grandchildren. You would most likely find Guillermina at sporting and school events cheering them on, or outside on a walk with her family catching some Pokemon on her Pokemon Go.

Guillermina loved dressing up and going to concerts to listen to her favorite bands and dance all night. When she would stay at home she would be knitting or gardening. She loved to joke around with her family and playing games; she was incredibly competitive and hated to lose. She was very creative and no matter what holiday it was, Guillermina would go all out and decorate her entire home. Guillermina was an incredible and caring mother, and she will be greatly missed.

Those left to celebrate her life is her partner, Pedro Vargas of Lexington; her children, Sandra (Ricardo) Cohetero, Giovanny (Yahaira Castellanos) Victorino, Melissa Victorino and Irbin (Ashley Gutierrez) Victorino all of Lexington; her grandchildren, Valerie, Ricardo Jr., Jessica, and Lexie Cohetero, Angel, Natalie, Kassandra, and Emma Victorino, Damian, Liam, and Nicolas Victorino; her brothers, Domitilo (Teresa Marquez) Solache, Refugio (Sandy Alva) Solache both of Lexington; her sisters, Carmen (Juvencio) Sandoval, Irma (Vinh) Nguyen, Cristina (Francisco) Solache, and Lorenza (Mario Garcia) Solache all of Lexington as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Fermin Solache Reyes, and brother, Heriberto “Herbie” Solache.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with a Rosary to follow at 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating.

Interment will be at St. Ann’s Catholic 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

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 </figure>Guillermina Solache, 50, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington, surrounded by her loving family.She was born on June 25, 1972, in Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico to Fermin Solache Reyes and Antonia Telles de Solache. In 1995, Guillermina moved from her hometown to Lexington, Nebraska. She was blessed with four children: Sandra, Giovanny, Melissa, and Irbin.Guillermina was one-of-a-kind. Family was her top priority. She loved being with her parents and enjoyed spending time talking with her sisters. Her children were the most important thing to her, and she loved them, but she absolutely adored her grandchildren. When she wasn’t helping her children raise their children, she was spoiling them rotten. She would drop whatever she would be doing to make time for her grandchildren. You would most likely find Guillermina at sporting and school events cheering them on, or outside on a walk with her family catching some Pokemon on her Pokemon Go.Guillermina loved dressing up and going to concerts to listen to her favorite bands and dance all night. When she would stay at home she would be knitting or gardening. She loved to joke around with her family and playing games; she was incredibly competitive and hated to lose. She was very creative and no matter what holiday it was, Guillermina would go all out and decorate her entire home. Guillermina was an incredible and caring mother, and she will be greatly missed.Those left to celebrate her life is her partner, Pedro Vargas of Lexington; her children, Sandra (Ricardo) Cohetero, Giovanny (Yahaira Castellanos) Victorino, Melissa Victorino and Irbin (Ashley Gutierrez) Victorino all of Lexington; her grandchildren, Valerie, Ricardo Jr., Jessica, and Lexie Cohetero, Angel, Natalie, Kassandra, and Emma Victorino, Damian, Liam, and Nicolas Victorino; her brothers, Domitilo (Teresa Marquez) Solache, Refugio (Sandy Alva) Solache both of Lexington; her sisters, Carmen (Juvencio) Sandoval, Irma (Vinh) Nguyen, Cristina (Francisco) Solache, and Lorenza (Mario Garcia) Solache all of Lexington as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.She is preceded in death by her father, Fermin Solache Reyes, and brother, Heriberto “Herbie” Solache.Visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with a Rosary to follow at 7 p.m.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating.Interment will be at St. Ann’s Catholic 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

Guillermina Solache (1972-2023)

&nbsp; Dennis LaVern Harms was born May 8, 1941, at home in Paoli, Colorado, to Irene Isabella (Gamsmere) and John Herman Harms. Dennis grew up in Paoli where he attended a 2-room school from 1st through the 8th grade. He then went to Haxtun High School and graduated with the class of 1959. Dennis was a bus driver when he was 16 years of age. He lived on the farm where he raised sheep and chickens. Dennis continued his education at Pueblo Community College, and he received a 2-year degree. In September of 1961 Dennis married Charlotte Ricker. While living in Colorado, Dennis was employed at several businesses throughout the years. He had his own machine shop in Holyoke, and he also worked at the Mining Company, Sugar Factory, Tempte’s Trailers, Ricker Farms, and Denny’s Fixit Wagon. On December 26, 1984, Dennis met Donna Elizabeth Tull on a fishing boat in Galveston, Texas. Dennis and Donna were married on May 7, 1985, and the couple settled in Holyoke with Dennis’ son Lyle. In August of 1988 they moved to Imperial where Dennis was employed at Coop as they contracted his welding expertise. He later worked for MarLant Industries, building and maintaining car washes. He also mowed lawns. Dennis enjoyed fishing, camping and boating. He especially loved spending time with his family. Dennis passed away Sunday morning, January 22, 2023, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial, NE. He was 81 years of age. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents: Irene and John Harms, brother: Kenny Harms, brother: Orville Harms and wife Bonnie Jean Harms, and sister: Janet Harms Davis and husband Jim Davis, and brother-in-law: Tom Davis. Survivors Include: Wife: Donna of Imperial, NE. Children: Judy Freier and husband Wesley of Aurora, CO. Joan Smith of Brighton, CO. Lyle Harms of Imperial, NE. Jessica Noack of San Antonio, TX. 7 Grandchildren: Jeremiah Smith, Isaac Smith, Jondelle Burkett, Shayna Noack, Nicole Noack, Kevin Noack and Brooke Noack. 2 Great-Grandchildren: Conner and Liam Burkett. Sisters: Theresa Grogan and husband James of Haxtun, CO. Lorraine Greene of Julesburg, CO. Brother: Virgil Harms and wife Eloise of Paoli, CO. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dennis’ wishes were for cremation with no visitation. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, 10:00 A.M. (MT) at the Imperial Berean Church, with Pastor Matt Maxwell officiating. A memorial, in Dennis’ Memory, has been suggested to the Harms Family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com LIEWER FUNERAL HOME ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687178870022.jpeg" alt="Dennis Harms" />
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 </figure>&nbsp; Dennis LaVern Harms was born May 8, 1941, at home in Paoli, Colorado, to Irene Isabella (Gamsmere) and John Herman Harms. Dennis grew up in Paoli where he attended a 2-room school from 1st through the 8th grade. He then went to Haxtun High School and graduated with the class of 1959. Dennis was a bus driver when he was 16 years of age. He lived on the farm where he raised sheep and chickens. Dennis continued his education at Pueblo Community College, and he received a 2-year degree. In September of 1961 Dennis married Charlotte Ricker. While living in Colorado, Dennis was employed at several businesses throughout the years. He had his own machine shop in Holyoke, and he also worked at the Mining Company, Sugar Factory, Tempte’s Trailers, Ricker Farms, and Denny’s Fixit Wagon. On December 26, 1984, Dennis met Donna Elizabeth Tull on a fishing boat in Galveston, Texas. Dennis and Donna were married on May 7, 1985, and the couple settled in Holyoke with Dennis’ son Lyle. In August of 1988 they moved to Imperial where Dennis was employed at Coop as they contracted his welding expertise. He later worked for MarLant Industries, building and maintaining car washes. He also mowed lawns. Dennis enjoyed fishing, camping and boating. He especially loved spending time with his family. Dennis passed away Sunday morning, January 22, 2023, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial, NE. He was 81 years of age. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents: Irene and John Harms, brother: Kenny Harms, brother: Orville Harms and wife Bonnie Jean Harms, and sister: Janet Harms Davis and husband Jim Davis, and brother-in-law: Tom Davis. Survivors Include: Wife: Donna of Imperial, NE. Children: Judy Freier and husband Wesley of Aurora, CO. Joan Smith of Brighton, CO. Lyle Harms of Imperial, NE. Jessica Noack of San Antonio, TX. 7 Grandchildren: Jeremiah Smith, Isaac Smith, Jondelle Burkett, Shayna Noack, Nicole Noack, Kevin Noack and Brooke Noack. 2 Great-Grandchildren: Conner and Liam Burkett. Sisters: Theresa Grogan and husband James of Haxtun, CO. Lorraine Greene of Julesburg, CO. Brother: Virgil Harms and wife Eloise of Paoli, CO. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dennis’ wishes were for cremation with no visitation. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, 10:00 A.M. (MT) at the Imperial Berean Church, with Pastor Matt Maxwell officiating. A memorial, in Dennis’ Memory, has been suggested to the Harms Family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com LIEWER FUNERAL HOME ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dennis L Harms (1941-2023)

Ellen Delores Barlow, age 90, of Trenton passed away at the El Dorado Manor in Trenton, NE., on February 27, 2023.&nbsp; She was born along with her twin brother Allen, on their grandparent’s farm, south of Culbertson on May 12, 1932, to Thomas and Dorothy “Lena” (Cole) Anderson.&nbsp; Ellen attended school and graduated from Trenton High School in 1950. Ellen was married to Alvin Barlow in 1948 in Atwood, KS. He preceded her in death in July of 2004.&nbsp; Ellen continued her education after her marriage, attending McCook College, Kearney State College, and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.&nbsp;

Ellen taught school in rural Hitchcock County schools for several years, later she taught 5th and 6th grade in Culbertson, and Hays County, before retiring.&nbsp; She was active in the community volunteering with the Pantry, Library, and City of Culbertson in the office.&nbsp; Ellen was a member of the Methodist Church of Culbertson, UMW, Retired Teachers, Delta Kappa Gamma.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing cards, (Kings on the Corner’s), crossword puzzles, Jumble, Word Search, genealogy, and the Historical Society. Ellen was a passionate fan of Nebraska Football and Volleyball, and an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lena; husband, Alvin; grandchildren, Bret, Cody, Chelsea and Christina; brothers, Allen and Charles (Jean) Barlow; Alton “Clyde” Barlow; infant, Joseph; sisters, Marie (Harry) King, Lola Hubl, infants, Lorine and Ellen; sister-in-law, Lila Anderson.

Ellen is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Mark) Helm of Indianola; step-brother, Mike (Reta) Barlow of Lenora, KS; six grandchildren, Troy, Theresa, Tracy, Trudy, Trevor and Benjamin; 16 great grandchildren; 21 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Culbertson Methodist Church with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Trenton Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Memorials may be left in Ellen's name to the Culbertson Library or the Culbertson Methodist Church. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Ellen Delores Barlow, age 90, of Trenton passed away at the El Dorado Manor in Trenton, NE., on February 27, 2023.&nbsp; She was born along with her twin brother Allen, on their grandparent’s farm, south of Culbertson on May 12, 1932, to Thomas and Dorothy “Lena” (Cole) Anderson.&nbsp; Ellen attended school and graduated from Trenton High School in 1950. Ellen was married to Alvin Barlow in 1948 in Atwood, KS. He preceded her in death in July of 2004.&nbsp; Ellen continued her education after her marriage, attending McCook College, Kearney State College, and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.&nbsp;Ellen taught school in rural Hitchcock County schools for several years, later she taught 5th and 6th grade in Culbertson, and Hays County, before retiring.&nbsp; She was active in the community volunteering with the Pantry, Library, and City of Culbertson in the office.&nbsp; Ellen was a member of the Methodist Church of Culbertson, UMW, Retired Teachers, Delta Kappa Gamma.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing cards, (Kings on the Corner’s), crossword puzzles, Jumble, Word Search, genealogy, and the Historical Society. Ellen was a passionate fan of Nebraska Football and Volleyball, and an avid reader.She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lena; husband, Alvin; grandchildren, Bret, Cody, Chelsea and Christina; brothers, Allen and Charles (Jean) Barlow; Alton “Clyde” Barlow; infant, Joseph; sisters, Marie (Harry) King, Lola Hubl, infants, Lorine and Ellen; sister-in-law, Lila Anderson.Ellen is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Mark) Helm of Indianola; step-brother, Mike (Reta) Barlow of Lenora, KS; six grandchildren, Troy, Theresa, Tracy, Trudy, Trevor and Benjamin; 16 great grandchildren; 21 great-great grandchildren.Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Culbertson Methodist Church with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Trenton Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Memorials may be left in Ellen's name to the Culbertson Library or the Culbertson Methodist Church. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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