Martha Beatrice Kooyman Hampton was born March 1, 1927, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Magdalena Vander Does and William Daniel Kooyman. She passed away at her home in Draper, UT, on March 17, 2023, shortly after her 96th birthday. She loved her family and loved the Lord. 

Martha grew up in Salt Lake City, the youngest in her family, with four older sisters and one older brother. Even though she grew up during the depression, there were fun times playing with dolls, going to school, attending church, and holidays with family, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins.  When she was a Beehive, she had the privilege of participating in the Beehive Silver Jubilee at the Salt Lake Tabernacle. At times, things were hard for her parents. 

When she was 13, her father passed away in January, which was a very sad time. Times were unsettled for the family that was left at home. When summer arrived, Martha took the bus to San Antonio, Texas, and spent a wonderful summer with her oldest sister Nellie and her family. She returned to Salt Lake to attend school and lived with her Aunt Mary. When school let out, Martha went to stay with her sister Norma and her family on a lake in Idaho near Spokane, Washington and had a wonderful summer with them. When it was time for school to start, she returned to Salt Lake and she and her sister June went to stay with their sister Wilma and her husband Don.  She was so thankful when her mother purchased another home, and they were able to live together again.

World War II had begun and after she graduated from high school, Martha got a job at Hill Field Air Service Command as a clerk typist. After the war, she was transferred to Salt Lake to work at the Army Recruiting Service.

In June of 1947 she met Loring M. Hampton. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on April 9, 1948. At the time of her death, they were about to celebrate their 75th anniversary. Over the years, they lived in Colorado Springs, CO, North Platte, NE, Albuquerque, NM, Salt Lake City, UT, Riverton, UT and Draper, UT. They were blessed with 6 daughters.

When Martha was 9 years old, President Heber J. Grant came and dedicated The Wells Ward Chapel. When he entered, everyone stood up and sang, We Thank Thee, Oh God, For a Prophet. It was then that Martha knew he was a prophet of God. Martha had a strong testimony with years of service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was called as Relief Society President at 24 and again later in life. She loved Relief Society and served in many ward and stake callings. She enjoyed volunteering at the Relief Society Building with her sister Wilma. She also served in the Sunday School, Primary, and Young Women’s organizations.  She transcribed hundreds of patriarchal blessings given by her husband. In 1993 they were called on a mission to serve in the Philippines. Martha served in the office as her husband was executive secretary to the Area Presidency. From 1999-2002 she served as Jordan River Temple Matron with her husband as Temple President.  She loved to serve.  

Martha loved music, cooking, sewing, toll painting, needle work, embroidering, crocheting and taking care of her family. She loved her family and her extended family, her nieces, and nephews. She loved family outings, being part of their lives, and watching them grow.

Martha is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, her sisters, and one son-in-law, David Lynn Jones. She is survived by her husband Loring M. Hampton and their six daughters and five son-in laws, Nancy and Terry Smith, Peggy and Roger Hepworth, Connie and Gregory Pitt, Jan and Ron Caplin, Marsha and Kevin Olsen, and Lora Hampton, 24 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Riverton Copperview Stake Center at 12154 So. 3600 West, Riverton, UT.  Burial will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Millcreek, UT. Viewings will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM, at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, UT and before the funeral services at the Riverton Copperview Stake Center from 10:00 – 10:45 AM on March 25, 2023.    

The family would like to thank the kind, caring staff at Ashford Assisted Living Center and the nurses from Active Home Health, Hospice &amp; Personal Care, and all her other care givers, over the past few years, who loved and cared for her. She loved them, too.

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 </figure>Martha Beatrice Kooyman Hampton was born March 1, 1927, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Magdalena Vander Does and William Daniel Kooyman. She passed away at her home in Draper, UT, on March 17, 2023, shortly after her 96th birthday. She loved her family and loved the Lord. Martha grew up in Salt Lake City, the youngest in her family, with four older sisters and one older brother. Even though she grew up during the depression, there were fun times playing with dolls, going to school, attending church, and holidays with family, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins. When she was a Beehive, she had the privilege of participating in the Beehive Silver Jubilee at the Salt Lake Tabernacle. At times, things were hard for her parents. When she was 13, her father passed away in January, which was a very sad time. Times were unsettled for the family that was left at home. When summer arrived, Martha took the bus to San Antonio, Texas, and spent a wonderful summer with her oldest sister Nellie and her family. She returned to Salt Lake to attend school and lived with her Aunt Mary. When school let out, Martha went to stay with her sister Norma and her family on a lake in Idaho near Spokane, Washington and had a wonderful summer with them. When it was time for school to start, she returned to Salt Lake and she and her sister June went to stay with their sister Wilma and her husband Don. She was so thankful when her mother purchased another home, and they were able to live together again.World War II had begun and after she graduated from high school, Martha got a job at Hill Field Air Service Command as a clerk typist. After the war, she was transferred to Salt Lake to work at the Army Recruiting Service.In June of 1947 she met Loring M. Hampton. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on April 9, 1948. At the time of her death, they were about to celebrate their 75th anniversary. Over the years, they lived in Colorado Springs, CO, North Platte, NE, Albuquerque, NM, Salt Lake City, UT, Riverton, UT and Draper, UT. They were blessed with 6 daughters.When Martha was 9 years old, President Heber J. Grant came and dedicated The Wells Ward Chapel. When he entered, everyone stood up and sang, We Thank Thee, Oh God, For a Prophet. It was then that Martha knew he was a prophet of God. Martha had a strong testimony with years of service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was called as Relief Society President at 24 and again later in life. She loved Relief Society and served in many ward and stake callings. She enjoyed volunteering at the Relief Society Building with her sister Wilma. She also served in the Sunday School, Primary, and Young Women’s organizations. She transcribed hundreds of patriarchal blessings given by her husband. In 1993 they were called on a mission to serve in the Philippines. Martha served in the office as her husband was executive secretary to the Area Presidency. From 1999-2002 she served as Jordan River Temple Matron with her husband as Temple President. She loved to serve. Martha loved music, cooking, sewing, toll painting, needle work, embroidering, crocheting and taking care of her family. She loved her family and her extended family, her nieces, and nephews. She loved family outings, being part of their lives, and watching them grow.Martha is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, her sisters, and one son-in-law, David Lynn Jones. She is survived by her husband Loring M. Hampton and their six daughters and five son-in laws, Nancy and Terry Smith, Peggy and Roger Hepworth, Connie and Gregory Pitt, Jan and Ron Caplin, Marsha and Kevin Olsen, and Lora Hampton, 24 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Riverton Copperview Stake Center at 12154 So. 3600 West, Riverton, UT. Burial will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Millcreek, UT. Viewings will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM, at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, UT and before the funeral services at the Riverton Copperview Stake Center from 10:00 – 10:45 AM on March 25, 2023. The family would like to thank the kind, caring staff at Ashford Assisted Living Center and the nurses from Active Home Health, Hospice &amp; Personal Care, and all her other care givers, over the past few years, who loved and cared for her. She loved them, too.

Martha Hampton (1927-2023)

Ruth Marie (Mortiz) Conner, age 91, of Julesburg, Colorado and formerly of Arnold, Nebraska passed away on March 16, 2023. She was born February 2, 1932 in Overton, Nebraska to Frank and Olga (Venhauer) Moritz. She was raised on various farms in the Lexington area. She and her brother, Glenn, helped to raise sheep and pigs while also working in the corn and beet fields. Ruth was well known and recognized for her ability to raise Nebraska (Aksarben) 4-H champion sheep. Ruth graduated from Lexington High School and attended Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart College in Omaha NE, where she earned her B.A. in Home Economics. After starting her teaching career, Ruth married LV Conner, the love of her life, on June 8, 1957, was married for over 66 years and raised two children, Marcia and Brad, while living in Arnold, Ne. During her long career in education, most of it employed by Callaway Public School District, she was recognized in 1979 as the Nebraska Home Economics Teacher of the Year.

Ruth was a devoted Catholic Christian and was active in St. Agnes Catholic Parish in Arnold, and some of her many activities included: American Legion Auxiliary, Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer, and Meals on Wheels volunteer. Some of her fondest memories were time spent with both family and friends and traveling in the U.S. and abroad.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to three granddaughters and is survived by husband LV Conner of Julesburg CO, daughter Marcia, (Dennis) Hill of Julesburg CO, son Brad (Marabeth) Conner of Clay Center KS, granddaughter Aubrie Hill of Arvada CO, granddaughter Brenna (Christian) Kaufman of Wichita KS, granddaughter Payton (Drew) Kuckleman of Marysville KS, Sister -In-Laws: Betti Moritz, Alice Conner and many very special family members.

Rosary will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arnold, Nebraska on Saturday, March 25th, 9:00 am, followed by the funeral mass at 10:00 am. Graveside services will be immediately following mass and all are invited to attend the funeral reception at St. Agnes. Memorials may be made to the St. Agnes Catholic Church, Arnold, Ne. or the Hospice of the Plains, Sterling Co.

Govier Brothers Mortuary of Arnold is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>

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 </figure>Ruth Marie (Mortiz) Conner, age 91, of Julesburg, Colorado and formerly of Arnold, Nebraska passed away on March 16, 2023. She was born February 2, 1932 in Overton, Nebraska to Frank and Olga (Venhauer) Moritz. She was raised on various farms in the Lexington area. She and her brother, Glenn, helped to raise sheep and pigs while also working in the corn and beet fields. Ruth was well known and recognized for her ability to raise Nebraska (Aksarben) 4-H champion sheep. Ruth graduated from Lexington High School and attended Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart College in Omaha NE, where she earned her B.A. in Home Economics. After starting her teaching career, Ruth married LV Conner, the love of her life, on June 8, 1957, was married for over 66 years and raised two children, Marcia and Brad, while living in Arnold, Ne. During her long career in education, most of it employed by Callaway Public School District, she was recognized in 1979 as the Nebraska Home Economics Teacher of the Year.Ruth was a devoted Catholic Christian and was active in St. Agnes Catholic Parish in Arnold, and some of her many activities included: American Legion Auxiliary, Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer, and Meals on Wheels volunteer. Some of her fondest memories were time spent with both family and friends and traveling in the U.S. and abroad.She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to three granddaughters and is survived by husband LV Conner of Julesburg CO, daughter Marcia, (Dennis) Hill of Julesburg CO, son Brad (Marabeth) Conner of Clay Center KS, granddaughter Aubrie Hill of Arvada CO, granddaughter Brenna (Christian) Kaufman of Wichita KS, granddaughter Payton (Drew) Kuckleman of Marysville KS, Sister -In-Laws: Betti Moritz, Alice Conner and many very special family members.Rosary will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arnold, Nebraska on Saturday, March 25th, 9:00 am, followed by the funeral mass at 10:00 am. Graveside services will be immediately following mass and all are invited to attend the funeral reception at St. Agnes. Memorials may be made to the St. Agnes Catholic Church, Arnold, Ne. or the Hospice of the Plains, Sterling Co.Govier Brothers Mortuary of Arnold is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>

Ruth M Conner (1932-2023)

Grant “Junior” Dishman was born in Gothenburg, NE to Doriene &amp; Grandville Dishman on June 8, 1954 and left this life on March 16, 2023.&nbsp; He is survived by his true love of 51 years, Irma Dishman, his children Misty Dampier and husband Peter Dampier (London, England) and their children Grant &amp; Henry, Chris Dishman and wife Anne Dishman (Indianapolis, IN), children Taylor Cole and husband Zach, Tim Dishman, Reagan Graves, Charlie Graves, Kodie Dishman, and Heather Dishman (Phoenix, AZ).&nbsp; He is also survived by his brothers Danny (wife Aurelia) Dishman, Randy (wife Patty) Dishman, Terry (wife Mary) Dishman, and Darla (husband Roger) Lungrin, and many, many loved family members and friends.&nbsp;

He had a long career at Tenneco Automotive and made many friends there he cherished including his official partner in tomfoolery, Milan Anderson.

Junior was a stranger to no one and man of great faith.&nbsp; He loved his family fiercely and had an amazing outlook on life.&nbsp; He loved working on cars including his 1950 Mercury, he enjoyed traveling to anywhere his feet, a flight or a boat could carry him and Irma.&nbsp; Junior especially loved his time as Cozad’s special friend from the North Pole.&nbsp; Nothing could be more magical than the wonder of Christmas in a child’s eyes and he loved being part of so many cherished family memories in the community.

He was kindness, generous, caring and loving and funny and the world is better for having him in it.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Junior’s wishes were to be cremated.&nbsp; A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Cozad United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Moore officiating. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Monday, March 27, 2023 from 1 to 7 p.m., with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Grant “Junior” Dishman was born in Gothenburg, NE to Doriene &amp; Grandville Dishman on June 8, 1954 and left this life on March 16, 2023.&nbsp; He is survived by his true love of 51 years, Irma Dishman, his children Misty Dampier and husband Peter Dampier (London, England) and their children Grant &amp; Henry, Chris Dishman and wife Anne Dishman (Indianapolis, IN), children Taylor Cole and husband Zach, Tim Dishman, Reagan Graves, Charlie Graves, Kodie Dishman, and Heather Dishman (Phoenix, AZ).&nbsp; He is also survived by his brothers Danny (wife Aurelia) Dishman, Randy (wife Patty) Dishman, Terry (wife Mary) Dishman, and Darla (husband Roger) Lungrin, and many, many loved family members and friends.&nbsp;He had a long career at Tenneco Automotive and made many friends there he cherished including his official partner in tomfoolery, Milan Anderson.Junior was a stranger to no one and man of great faith.&nbsp; He loved his family fiercely and had an amazing outlook on life.&nbsp; He loved working on cars including his 1950 Mercury, he enjoyed traveling to anywhere his feet, a flight or a boat could carry him and Irma.&nbsp; Junior especially loved his time as Cozad’s special friend from the North Pole.&nbsp; Nothing could be more magical than the wonder of Christmas in a child’s eyes and he loved being part of so many cherished family memories in the community.He was kindness, generous, caring and loving and funny and the world is better for having him in it.Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Junior’s wishes were to be cremated.&nbsp; A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Cozad United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Moore officiating. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Monday, March 27, 2023 from 1 to 7 p.m., with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

Junior Dishman (1954-2023)

&nbsp; &nbsp; Donna Lynne Grafel, age 66, died unexpectedly in her home, March 15th, 2023. She was born in Smith Center, Kansas on January 26, 1957, to Loren and Verona (Fishel) Chapman. Donna attended and graduated from Herndon High School in 1976. She then attended Fort Hays State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Donna married her best friend, Dennis Keith Grafel on July 24, 1976 at the United Church of Christ in Herndon, Kansas. The couple was united in marriage by her father Reverend Loren Chapman.

&nbsp; &nbsp;The couple settled in Hays, KS before moving to Smith Center, KS, where they farmed for seven years. They moved back to McCook in 1989, where they lived until present.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Donna was an avid gardener, herbalist, and animal lover. She had the heart of a scientist and teacher. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family fishing, camping, butchering, cooking, and laughing.

&nbsp; &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her loving husband Dennis; her father, Loren; her brother David; and her father-in-law, Ray Grafel. She watches over her mother, Verona of McCook; her son, Douglas and wife, Stephanie Grafel of Broken Bow; daughter, Jessica and husband, Josh Vrbas of McCook; son, Chris and wife, Roisin Grafel of Fairford Gloucestershire, England, son, Randall Grafel of McCook; her sister and brother-in-law, Gwenne &amp; Paul Cash of Enid, OK; and her brother, Tom Chapman of Smith Center, KS. She has eight grandchildren, and three nephews.

&nbsp; &nbsp; A service of remembrance will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the Memorial Methodist Church 105 East E St, McCook, NE. There will be time for friends and family to gather after the service for lunch and to share stories and memories of Donna.

Memorials may be given to the family for future designation.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; Donna Lynne Grafel, age 66, died unexpectedly in her home, March 15th, 2023. She was born in Smith Center, Kansas on January 26, 1957, to Loren and Verona (Fishel) Chapman. Donna attended and graduated from Herndon High School in 1976. She then attended Fort Hays State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.&nbsp; &nbsp; Donna married her best friend, Dennis Keith Grafel on July 24, 1976 at the United Church of Christ in Herndon, Kansas. The couple was united in marriage by her father Reverend Loren Chapman.&nbsp; &nbsp;The couple settled in Hays, KS before moving to Smith Center, KS, where they farmed for seven years. They moved back to McCook in 1989, where they lived until present.&nbsp; &nbsp;Donna was an avid gardener, herbalist, and animal lover. She had the heart of a scientist and teacher. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family fishing, camping, butchering, cooking, and laughing.&nbsp; &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her loving husband Dennis; her father, Loren; her brother David; and her father-in-law, Ray Grafel. She watches over her mother, Verona of McCook; her son, Douglas and wife, Stephanie Grafel of Broken Bow; daughter, Jessica and husband, Josh Vrbas of McCook; son, Chris and wife, Roisin Grafel of Fairford Gloucestershire, England, son, Randall Grafel of McCook; her sister and brother-in-law, Gwenne &amp; Paul Cash of Enid, OK; and her brother, Tom Chapman of Smith Center, KS. She has eight grandchildren, and three nephews.&nbsp; &nbsp; A service of remembrance will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the Memorial Methodist Church 105 East E St, McCook, NE. There will be time for friends and family to gather after the service for lunch and to share stories and memories of Donna.Memorials may be given to the family for future designation.

Donna Lynne Grafel (1957-2023)

Darren Scott Dageforde, son of Darrel Dageforde and Rosemary (Hulse) 
Dageforde, was born June 24, 1965, in Hebron, Nebraska. He died at home 
in Blair, Nebraska on March 14, 2023. Darren quickly developed a strong 
midwestern work ethic growing up on a family farm south of Hebron. 
 After graduating from Hebron High School as salutatorian in 1983, 
Darren went to college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He 
graduated in May of 1987 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. In 1988 
he married Karen Stam. His first job was a safety systems engineer at 
the Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska. In 1994, after the 
birth of his son Pierce, the family moved to Omaha, Nebraska. 
In 1998, he began working at the University of Nebraska Medical Center as
 a campus engineer. Darren was part of the team constructing and 
renovating dozens of new buildings for UNMC, transforming it into a 
world class healthcare, research and teaching hospital campus. Darren 
crusaded to reduce the amount of energy it took to run the campus, 
helping the environment and saving UNMC millions of dollars in the 
process. To continue his quest for energy efficiency, Darren 
built a net zero energy house in Washington County in 2011, along with 
his trusty sidekicks Karen and Pierce. The house’s experimental design 
won the 2014 ASHRAE technology award. It was the only single-family home
 ever recognized in the first 30 years of the program. Darren 
instantly started giving tours of his home, sharing his enthusiasm with 
all visitors. In 2013, Darren, Karen &amp; Pierce started volunteering 
with the Washington County Recycling Association in Blair. After 
retiring from UNMC in 2020, Darren started umpiring baseball and 
softball and refereeing football. In the fall of 2022, Darren began 
working for Washington County as their building inspector. 
Darren is survived by his wife, Karen Dageforde, Blair, NE; son, Pierce 
Dageforde, Omaha, NE; sister, Deb (Mark) Craig, Hebron, NE; sister, 
Rochelle (Walter) Heussmann, Houston, TX; brother, Rick Dageforde, 
Hebron, NE; sister-in-law, Susan Sjeklocha, North Platte, NE; 
brother-in-law, Larry Ridenour, sister-in-law, Arla (Mike) Kvanvig, and 
brother-in-law, Ryan (Shelby) Ridenour, all of Mullen, NE; 
brother-in-law, David Ridenour, Washington D.C., mother-in-law, Judy 
Ridenour, Mullen, NE; and a host of nieces and nephews. 
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, March 21, at 10:00AM, at Campbell
 Aman Funeral Home in Blair, Nebraska. Visitation will be held Monday,&nbsp; March 20, with family receiving friends from 3:00 to 8:00PM at Campbell 
Aman Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Darren Scott Dageforde, son of Darrel Dageforde and Rosemary (Hulse) 
Dageforde, was born June 24, 1965, in Hebron, Nebraska. He died at home 
in Blair, Nebraska on March 14, 2023. Darren quickly developed a strong 
midwestern work ethic growing up on a family farm south of Hebron. 
 After graduating from Hebron High School as salutatorian in 1983, 
Darren went to college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He 
graduated in May of 1987 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. In 1988 
he married Karen Stam. His first job was a safety systems engineer at 
the Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska. In 1994, after the 
birth of his son Pierce, the family moved to Omaha, Nebraska. 
In 1998, he began working at the University of Nebraska Medical Center as
 a campus engineer. Darren was part of the team constructing and 
renovating dozens of new buildings for UNMC, transforming it into a 
world class healthcare, research and teaching hospital campus. Darren 
crusaded to reduce the amount of energy it took to run the campus, 
helping the environment and saving UNMC millions of dollars in the 
process. To continue his quest for energy efficiency, Darren 
built a net zero energy house in Washington County in 2011, along with 
his trusty sidekicks Karen and Pierce. The house’s experimental design 
won the 2014 ASHRAE technology award. It was the only single-family home
 ever recognized in the first 30 years of the program. Darren 
instantly started giving tours of his home, sharing his enthusiasm with 
all visitors. In 2013, Darren, Karen &amp; Pierce started volunteering 
with the Washington County Recycling Association in Blair. After 
retiring from UNMC in 2020, Darren started umpiring baseball and 
softball and refereeing football. In the fall of 2022, Darren began 
working for Washington County as their building inspector. 
Darren is survived by his wife, Karen Dageforde, Blair, NE; son, Pierce 
Dageforde, Omaha, NE; sister, Deb (Mark) Craig, Hebron, NE; sister, 
Rochelle (Walter) Heussmann, Houston, TX; brother, Rick Dageforde, 
Hebron, NE; sister-in-law, Susan Sjeklocha, North Platte, NE; 
brother-in-law, Larry Ridenour, sister-in-law, Arla (Mike) Kvanvig, and 
brother-in-law, Ryan (Shelby) Ridenour, all of Mullen, NE; 
brother-in-law, David Ridenour, Washington D.C., mother-in-law, Judy 
Ridenour, Mullen, NE; and a host of nieces and nephews. 
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, March 21, at 10:00AM, at Campbell
 Aman Funeral Home in Blair, Nebraska. Visitation will be held Monday,&nbsp; March 20, with family receiving friends from 3:00 to 8:00PM at Campbell 
Aman Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Darren Scott Dageforde (1965-2023)

Allan C. Weible of Cozad passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 63. Allan was born December 28, 1959 in Cozad, Nebraska to Jack and Arlene (Johnson) Weible. He married Teresa Hernandez on April 30, 1997. Allan loved to tinker with woodworking and scrap. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and processing deer meat. He was preceded in death by his mother; brother, Jack; and sister Charlotte. Survivors include his wife Teresa; father, Jack Weible; sister, Thelma Weible; step children, Natasha Ingraham and Julian Ingraham; step grandchildren, Kaylei, Caleb, Zypher, Hanz and Abigail; and many other relatives and extended family.

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 </figure>Allan C. Weible of Cozad passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 63. Allan was born December 28, 1959 in Cozad, Nebraska to Jack and Arlene (Johnson) Weible. He married Teresa Hernandez on April 30, 1997. Allan loved to tinker with woodworking and scrap. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and processing deer meat. He was preceded in death by his mother; brother, Jack; and sister Charlotte. Survivors include his wife Teresa; father, Jack Weible; sister, Thelma Weible; step children, Natasha Ingraham and Julian Ingraham; step grandchildren, Kaylei, Caleb, Zypher, Hanz and Abigail; and many other relatives and extended family.

Allan C. Weible (1959-2023)

James “Jim” W. Lee age 87 of McCook passed away at his home in McCook on March 15, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born near Wallace on the family farm, on October 2, 1935, to W.&nbsp; W.&nbsp;“Bill"&nbsp;and&nbsp; Alice (Shanahan) Lee.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim attended grade school in Grainton, NE in Perkins County.&nbsp;&nbsp;He then attended Hays Center High School graduating in 1954.&nbsp;

In 1956, he was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Green in Danbury, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple celebrated over 66 years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim farmed for a while in Hays County before the family moved to Danbury in 1960 where he worked for the elevator. Jim and Gwen moved to a farm three years later where he raised cattle and crops of wheat and milo.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim was active in his small community. He served on the Danbury Presbyterian Church Board, School Board, Rural Fire District Board, Cemetery Board and the Village, Board.&nbsp;&nbsp;He and Gwen enjoyed traveling with the bank bus trips around Nebraska and Colorado.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents: W. W. and&nbsp; Alice; sister: Doris Elaine Lee; Brothers-in-law: Doug Raney, Dean skiles; parents-in-law: Vern and Doris&nbsp;Green.&nbsp;

Jim is survived by his wife: Gwen of McCook; son: Darryl and wife Carlyn Lee of McCook; 3 grandchildren: Jessica (Ken) Thomas, Christine (Toby) Hayden, Angela Hitt (Chris Cuellar) all of McCook; 8 great grandchildren: Haylee Thomas, Julee Thomas, Makenlee Thomas, Rylee Thomas, Josh Hitt, Addilynn Hitt, Sawyer Hayden, Saige Hayden; sister: Karol Raney Sutherland, NE; brother-in-law: Don (Joyce) Green; sister-in-law:Eleanor Skiles.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10:30 AM at the McCook Christian Church with Pastor Kyle Dellevoet officiating.&nbsp;

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel, McCook, with family present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM. Online condolences may reach the family at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be given to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Presbyterian Church of Danbury, McCook Christian Church or the charity of your choice. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James “Jim” W. Lee age 87 of McCook passed away at his home in McCook on March 15, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born near Wallace on the family farm, on October 2, 1935, to W.&nbsp; W.&nbsp;“Bill"&nbsp;and&nbsp; Alice (Shanahan) Lee.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim attended grade school in Grainton, NE in Perkins County.&nbsp;&nbsp;He then attended Hays Center High School graduating in 1954.&nbsp;In 1956, he was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Green in Danbury, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple celebrated over 66 years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim farmed for a while in Hays County before the family moved to Danbury in 1960 where he worked for the elevator. Jim and Gwen moved to a farm three years later where he raised cattle and crops of wheat and milo.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim was active in his small community. He served on the Danbury Presbyterian Church Board, School Board, Rural Fire District Board, Cemetery Board and the Village, Board.&nbsp;&nbsp;He and Gwen enjoyed traveling with the bank bus trips around Nebraska and Colorado.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents: W. W. and&nbsp; Alice; sister: Doris Elaine Lee; Brothers-in-law: Doug Raney, Dean skiles; parents-in-law: Vern and Doris&nbsp;Green.&nbsp;Jim is survived by his wife: Gwen of McCook; son: Darryl and wife Carlyn Lee of McCook; 3 grandchildren: Jessica (Ken) Thomas, Christine (Toby) Hayden, Angela Hitt (Chris Cuellar) all of McCook; 8 great grandchildren: Haylee Thomas, Julee Thomas, Makenlee Thomas, Rylee Thomas, Josh Hitt, Addilynn Hitt, Sawyer Hayden, Saige Hayden; sister: Karol Raney Sutherland, NE; brother-in-law: Don (Joyce) Green; sister-in-law:Eleanor Skiles.Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10:30 AM at the McCook Christian Church with Pastor Kyle Dellevoet officiating.&nbsp;Visitation will be Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel, McCook, with family present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM. Online condolences may reach the family at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be given to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Presbyterian Church of Danbury, McCook Christian Church or the charity of your choice. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

James "Jim" W. Lee (1935-2023)

Bill Barrow, age 81, formerly of Broken Bow, NE passed away March 15, 2023, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, NE.

Bill Loyd Barrow was born September 23, 1941, in Cloverdale, Oregon to Frank and Martha (Brownell) Barrow. Bill graduated from high school in Nampa, Idaho. After graduation, Bill joined the Army in September of 1959, and served his country until he was honorably discharged in September of 1962. After the Army Bill moved to Northern Maine; this is where he met and married Bonnie Haynes and their daughter Paula was born. The couple lived in Boulder, Colorado, then moved to the Sandhills of Nebraska in 1974, and in 1976 to Broken Bow, NE. After moving to Broken Bow,&nbsp; Timothy was born. The couple later divorced. In 1992, Bill married Karen (Loper) Miller.

Bill worked at Palmer Monument, later Pizza Hut and then helped Karen with the Daycare plus repairing bicycles. Bill’s hobbies where hunting and fishing.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Frank &amp; Martha, and a sister Dorothy Benjamin.

Bill is survived by his wife Karen of Burwell, children: Paula (James) Hakes of Shippensburg, PA, Tim (Andrea) Barrow of Broken Bow, Steve (Lynn) Miller of Texas, Keith (Janelle) Miller of Stevensville, TX, Marty (Carrie) Miller of Ord, and Will (Jamie) Miller of Springview, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, siblings: George Barrow of OR, Mary Roach of WA, and Ted Barrow of GA.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the Broken Bow Cemetery with Military Honors. A visitation will take place on Monday, March 20th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. &nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Bill Barrow</figcaption>
 </figure>Bill Barrow, age 81, formerly of Broken Bow, NE passed away March 15, 2023, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, NE.Bill Loyd Barrow was born September 23, 1941, in Cloverdale, Oregon to Frank and Martha (Brownell) Barrow. Bill graduated from high school in Nampa, Idaho. After graduation, Bill joined the Army in September of 1959, and served his country until he was honorably discharged in September of 1962. After the Army Bill moved to Northern Maine; this is where he met and married Bonnie Haynes and their daughter Paula was born. The couple lived in Boulder, Colorado, then moved to the Sandhills of Nebraska in 1974, and in 1976 to Broken Bow, NE. After moving to Broken Bow,&nbsp; Timothy was born. The couple later divorced. In 1992, Bill married Karen (Loper) Miller.Bill worked at Palmer Monument, later Pizza Hut and then helped Karen with the Daycare plus repairing bicycles. Bill’s hobbies where hunting and fishing.Bill was preceded in death by his parents Frank &amp; Martha, and a sister Dorothy Benjamin.Bill is survived by his wife Karen of Burwell, children: Paula (James) Hakes of Shippensburg, PA, Tim (Andrea) Barrow of Broken Bow, Steve (Lynn) Miller of Texas, Keith (Janelle) Miller of Stevensville, TX, Marty (Carrie) Miller of Ord, and Will (Jamie) Miller of Springview, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, siblings: George Barrow of OR, Mary Roach of WA, and Ted Barrow of GA.Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the Broken Bow Cemetery with Military Honors. A visitation will take place on Monday, March 20th&nbsp;from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. &nbsp;

Bill Barrow (1941-2023)

Chris Ogle age 52 of Broken Bow, NE passed away March 14, 2023, due to a farm accident.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 3:00 pm at the Evangelical Free Church in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Tim Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 17th&nbsp;from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, with family greeting 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Evangelical Free Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Chris Ogle</figcaption>
 </figure>Chris Ogle age 52 of Broken Bow, NE passed away March 14, 2023, due to a farm accident.Funeral services will be Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 3:00 pm at the Evangelical Free Church in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Tim Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 17th&nbsp;from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, with family greeting 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Evangelical Free Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Chris Ogle (1970-2023)

Melvin L. Miller, formerly of Cozad, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln at the age of 82. Memorials are suggested to the Shriners. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Cozad Cemetery with Harvey Pierce officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

Melvin L. Miller, formerly of Cozad, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln at the age of 82. Memorials are suggested to the Shriners. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Cozad Cemetery with Harvey Pierce officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

Melvin Lee Miller (1940-2023)

&nbsp; &nbsp;Donna Jean Sailors, 82, went to her heavenly home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska after a lengthy illness.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Donna was born October 5, 1940 in McCook, Nebraska to Lee and Clara (Klein) Peters.&nbsp; She grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1959.&nbsp; On June 21, 1959, she was united in marriage to Donald Sailors at the First Assembly of God Church in McCook. Their union was blessed with three children, Donny, Dennis and Deb. During high school, Donna worked for her parents at Peters Dairy Crème. After high school, until they started their family, she worked for years at Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator. Donna also loved giving piano, organ, accordion, and clarinet lessons. She and Don managed the McCook Townhouse Retirement Center and owned and operated the Imperial Townhouse. Donna spent the last 30 years, until her retirement, working as the Advertising Design Supervisor at the McCook Daily Gazette. A few years after Don passed away, Donna moved to Grand Island. She enjoyed volunteering at Saint Francis Medical Center and as a Foster Grandparent. Later she moved to Riverside Lodge Retirement Community where she enjoyed keeping busy and was lovingly known as Grandma Donna by the wonderful staff that cared for her.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Donna loved watching her grandchildren grow into wonderful young adults and then fell in love all over again with her beautiful great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Donna was very close to her siblings and enjoyed their sister’s weekends every few months with her devoted sisters. Later those weekends grew and included her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and special nieces.&nbsp; Donna loved to laugh and more than anything, she loved her family.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Those left to cherish her memory&nbsp; include two sons, Donny Sailors and&nbsp; wife, Pam of McCook and Dennis Sailors of&nbsp; Sioux City, Iowa;&nbsp; daughter, Deb Friend and&nbsp; husband, Jim of Grand Island, Nebraska;&nbsp; four grandchildren: Derek&nbsp; (Natasha) Sailors and Matthew (Nicole) Sailors all of McCook, Mandy Friend of Lincoln, and Josh (Paege) Friend of Grand Island; five great-grandchildren: Dean and Devin Sailors, Carson&nbsp; Sailors, and Julian Friend and Atticus Friend; two sisters, Phyllis and husband Terry Dowling of North Platte and Kathy and Larry Larson of Wichita, Kansas, brother-in-law, Sherrill Sailors of South Sioux City and sister in-law, Eileen Barto of Sioux City, Iowa; and many special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Donna was preceded in death by her husband of almost 49 years, Donald Sailors; her parents, Lee and Clara Peters, her in-laws, the Rev. C.A. and Lillie Sailors, sisters-in-laws, Belva (Jim) Earnest, Gloria Bruggeman-Schultz (Ed Bruggemen and Willis Schultz); niece, Kathy McDonald; nephew, Jimmy Earnest; and brother-in-law, Doyle Sailors.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Hermann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Pastor Barry Johnson officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation will be Friday morning from 10:00AM - 12:00PM, prior to the service.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials can be made to the family for memorial determination to be made at a later date. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp;Donna Jean Sailors, 82, went to her heavenly home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska after a lengthy illness.&nbsp; &nbsp;Donna was born October 5, 1940 in McCook, Nebraska to Lee and Clara (Klein) Peters.&nbsp; She grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1959.&nbsp; On June 21, 1959, she was united in marriage to Donald Sailors at the First Assembly of God Church in McCook. Their union was blessed with three children, Donny, Dennis and Deb. During high school, Donna worked for her parents at Peters Dairy Crème. After high school, until they started their family, she worked for years at Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator. Donna also loved giving piano, organ, accordion, and clarinet lessons. She and Don managed the McCook Townhouse Retirement Center and owned and operated the Imperial Townhouse. Donna spent the last 30 years, until her retirement, working as the Advertising Design Supervisor at the McCook Daily Gazette. A few years after Don passed away, Donna moved to Grand Island. She enjoyed volunteering at Saint Francis Medical Center and as a Foster Grandparent. Later she moved to Riverside Lodge Retirement Community where she enjoyed keeping busy and was lovingly known as Grandma Donna by the wonderful staff that cared for her.&nbsp; &nbsp;Donna loved watching her grandchildren grow into wonderful young adults and then fell in love all over again with her beautiful great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Donna was very close to her siblings and enjoyed their sister’s weekends every few months with her devoted sisters. Later those weekends grew and included her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and special nieces.&nbsp; Donna loved to laugh and more than anything, she loved her family.&nbsp; &nbsp;Those left to cherish her memory&nbsp; include two sons, Donny Sailors and&nbsp; wife, Pam of McCook and Dennis Sailors of&nbsp; Sioux City, Iowa;&nbsp; daughter, Deb Friend and&nbsp; husband, Jim of Grand Island, Nebraska;&nbsp; four grandchildren: Derek&nbsp; (Natasha) Sailors and Matthew (Nicole) Sailors all of McCook, Mandy Friend of Lincoln, and Josh (Paege) Friend of Grand Island; five great-grandchildren: Dean and Devin Sailors, Carson&nbsp; Sailors, and Julian Friend and Atticus Friend; two sisters, Phyllis and husband Terry Dowling of North Platte and Kathy and Larry Larson of Wichita, Kansas, brother-in-law, Sherrill Sailors of South Sioux City and sister in-law, Eileen Barto of Sioux City, Iowa; and many special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;Donna was preceded in death by her husband of almost 49 years, Donald Sailors; her parents, Lee and Clara Peters, her in-laws, the Rev. C.A. and Lillie Sailors, sisters-in-laws, Belva (Jim) Earnest, Gloria Bruggeman-Schultz (Ed Bruggemen and Willis Schultz); niece, Kathy McDonald; nephew, Jimmy Earnest; and brother-in-law, Doyle Sailors.&nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Hermann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Pastor Barry Johnson officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation will be Friday morning from 10:00AM - 12:00PM, prior to the service.&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials can be made to the family for memorial determination to be made at a later date. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Donna Sailors (1940-2023)

Sharon Camille “Cam” (Engel) Bennett, 79, of Oshkosh, NE passed away at the Garden County Hospital on March 1, 2023.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Oshkosh with Deacon Dixon Powers officiating. Burial will follow in the Oshkosh City Cemetery.

Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Oshkosh is serving the Bennett family.

Cam was known for her personality, kindness, love for fashion and Weimaraner dogs.

She was born to Ernie and Eloyce Engel on April 12, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington. Shortly after her birth Ernie was deployed to Europe with the Army.&nbsp; Eloyce and Cam moved to California to be close grandparents and uncles.&nbsp; As a child in California her mom and Grandmother and Uncles always went to the Rose Parade. She made it a point to watch the Rose Parade every year. When Ernie returned from WW2 the relocated to Bismark.&nbsp; Cam graduated from Bismarck High School in ND.&nbsp; Shortly after Cam graduated high school her parents relocated to North Platte. Cam attended college in Southern Utah.&nbsp; Cam made her way to Las Vegas and joined Frontier Airlines as a Flight Attendant. She also worked at the Riviera Hotel and Casino scheduling show reservations. Cam met various stars working at the reservation desk, from Dean Martin to Don Rickles.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Cam enjoyed English riding, dressage, and show jumping. Cam made her way back to Western Nebraska with her horse Bones, Weimaraner dog, and married Vernon “Short” Bennett on December 7, 1973. They lived south of Oshkosh on a cattle ranch. With her love of horses and fashion she prepared contestants for Queen contests and helped with 4-H kids. In the early 80’s Short and Cam got interested in Percheon horses participated in many parades, with their two- and four-horse hitch teams. They diversified the ranching and created Thunder Valley wagon rides along the Oregon Trail. Cam would tell stories about people and events that happened on the Oregon Trail. They sold the ranch and took their horses and dog, and moved to Weston, MO, where she took up cosmetology.&nbsp; They left Weston with their horses and dog back to western Nebraska to the Sandhills north of Alliance. Her and Short belonged to a horse driving club and enjoyed this for many years.

Short retired, to a place south of Kimball.&nbsp; Cam was actively driving her 2 wheel cart around the place and with the harness club. Cam made new friends while working at the Kimball County Manor. After Short passed away, Cam moved back to Oshkosh to the place they always called “home”.

Cam is survived by her brother Greg (Donna) Engel from Granbury, TX; stepchildren, Sandy (Mike) Shafer of Aurora, CO, Bill (Tracy) Bennett of Bayard, NE, and Brad (Tara) Bennett of Parker, CO; Grandchildren Kristyn (Garrett), Bryce, Denielle, Emily, Zachary, Katharine, and Jacob; Nieces and Nephews; Valerie Poels, Donald Ozburn, Timothy Engel; and faithful pet Major.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ernie and Eloyce Engel, and husband Vernon Bennett.

<figure>
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 </figure>Sharon Camille “Cam” (Engel) Bennett, 79, of Oshkosh, NE passed away at the Garden County Hospital on March 1, 2023.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Oshkosh with Deacon Dixon Powers officiating. Burial will follow in the Oshkosh City Cemetery.Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Oshkosh is serving the Bennett family.Cam was known for her personality, kindness, love for fashion and Weimaraner dogs.She was born to Ernie and Eloyce Engel on April 12, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington. Shortly after her birth Ernie was deployed to Europe with the Army.&nbsp; Eloyce and Cam moved to California to be close grandparents and uncles.&nbsp; As a child in California her mom and Grandmother and Uncles always went to the Rose Parade. She made it a point to watch the Rose Parade every year. When Ernie returned from WW2 the relocated to Bismark.&nbsp; Cam graduated from Bismarck High School in ND.&nbsp; Shortly after Cam graduated high school her parents relocated to North Platte. Cam attended college in Southern Utah.&nbsp; Cam made her way to Las Vegas and joined Frontier Airlines as a Flight Attendant. She also worked at the Riviera Hotel and Casino scheduling show reservations. Cam met various stars working at the reservation desk, from Dean Martin to Don Rickles.&nbsp; &nbsp;Cam enjoyed English riding, dressage, and show jumping. Cam made her way back to Western Nebraska with her horse Bones, Weimaraner dog, and married Vernon “Short” Bennett on December 7, 1973. They lived south of Oshkosh on a cattle ranch. With her love of horses and fashion she prepared contestants for Queen contests and helped with 4-H kids. In the early 80’s Short and Cam got interested in Percheon horses participated in many parades, with their two- and four-horse hitch teams. They diversified the ranching and created Thunder Valley wagon rides along the Oregon Trail. Cam would tell stories about people and events that happened on the Oregon Trail. They sold the ranch and took their horses and dog, and moved to Weston, MO, where she took up cosmetology.&nbsp; They left Weston with their horses and dog back to western Nebraska to the Sandhills north of Alliance. Her and Short belonged to a horse driving club and enjoyed this for many years.Short retired, to a place south of Kimball.&nbsp; Cam was actively driving her 2 wheel cart around the place and with the harness club. Cam made new friends while working at the Kimball County Manor. After Short passed away, Cam moved back to Oshkosh to the place they always called “home”.Cam is survived by her brother Greg (Donna) Engel from Granbury, TX; stepchildren, Sandy (Mike) Shafer of Aurora, CO, Bill (Tracy) Bennett of Bayard, NE, and Brad (Tara) Bennett of Parker, CO; Grandchildren Kristyn (Garrett), Bryce, Denielle, Emily, Zachary, Katharine, and Jacob; Nieces and Nephews; Valerie Poels, Donald Ozburn, Timothy Engel; and faithful pet Major.She was preceded in death by her parents Ernie and Eloyce Engel, and husband Vernon Bennett.

Sharon Camille "Cam" Bennett (1943-2023)

Patricia Ann (Highleyman) Johnson, age 92,
 of Lenexa, KS sadly left us on March 10, 2023. Pat was born in North 
Platte, Nebraska, on March 9, 1931, to Franklin Highleyman and Nelle 
Angelica Searle Highleyman.

Barbara Wiener of Phoenixville, PA; 
Laurie Johnson of Rapid City, SD; Beverly Kolins (Thomas) of Lenexa, KS;
 and Franklin Johnson (Leslie) of Richmond, VT.

She is also survived by her 
sister-in-law Millie Highleyman of Jacksonville, FL,&nbsp; 9 grandchildren 
and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 
years, Ray Burl Johnson, her brother Searle (Cy) Franklin Highleyman of 
Jacksonville FL.

Pat graduated from the University of New
 Mexico with a dietician degree. She worked as a dietician briefly at 
York Hospital in New York City, NY and St Luke's Hospital in Kansas 
City, MO.

She was an active member of P.E.O. for 
69 years. She was a member of Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church and of 
multiple local quilt guilds.

Pat transcribed braille books for many 
years as a volunteer. She loved to play bridge with her friends and 
neighbors.&nbsp; She was an exceptional quilter, making more than 200 quilts,
 which were received with pleasure by her extended family. She loved 
turquoise, native american jewelry, and kokopellis.&nbsp; She was an avid 
sports fan, following the Royals and Chiefs. She never forgave the Kings
 for leaving town.

Pat lived in several areas of the United
 States throughout her life.&nbsp; She lived in North Platte and Ogallala, 
Nebraska; Louisiana; Los Alamos, New Mexico; Kansas City, Missouri; 
Carlyle and Godfrey, Illinois; Salem, Oregon; Boulder, Colorado; Greece,
 New York; and Overland Park and Lenexa, Kansas.

A celebration of life will be scheduled 
at a later date. Donations can be given to her favorite charity: Guiding
 Eyes for the Blind.

Patricia Ann (Highleyman) Johnson, age 92,
 of Lenexa, KS sadly left us on March 10, 2023. Pat was born in North 
Platte, Nebraska, on March 9, 1931, to Franklin Highleyman and Nelle 
Angelica Searle Highleyman.She is survived by 4 children:Barbara Wiener of Phoenixville, PA; 
Laurie Johnson of Rapid City, SD; Beverly Kolins (Thomas) of Lenexa, KS;
 and Franklin Johnson (Leslie) of Richmond, VT.She is also survived by her 
sister-in-law Millie Highleyman of Jacksonville, FL,&nbsp; 9 grandchildren 
and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 
years, Ray Burl Johnson, her brother Searle (Cy) Franklin Highleyman of 
Jacksonville FL.Pat graduated from the University of New
 Mexico with a dietician degree. She worked as a dietician briefly at 
York Hospital in New York City, NY and St Luke's Hospital in Kansas 
City, MO.She was an active member of P.E.O. for 
69 years. She was a member of Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church and of 
multiple local quilt guilds.Pat transcribed braille books for many 
years as a volunteer. She loved to play bridge with her friends and 
neighbors.&nbsp; She was an exceptional quilter, making more than 200 quilts,
 which were received with pleasure by her extended family. She loved 
turquoise, native american jewelry, and kokopellis.&nbsp; She was an avid 
sports fan, following the Royals and Chiefs. She never forgave the Kings
 for leaving town.Pat lived in several areas of the United
 States throughout her life.&nbsp; She lived in North Platte and Ogallala, 
Nebraska; Louisiana; Los Alamos, New Mexico; Kansas City, Missouri; 
Carlyle and Godfrey, Illinois; Salem, Oregon; Boulder, Colorado; Greece,
 New York; and Overland Park and Lenexa, Kansas.A celebration of life will be scheduled 
at a later date. Donations can be given to her favorite charity: Guiding
 Eyes for the Blind.

Patricia Ann (Highleyman) Johnson (1931-2023)

David Howard, age 57, of Stapleton, passed away March 12, 2023, in North Platte.

David Ray Howard was born August 31, 1965. He was a joy to family and friends for 57 years and will be missed immensely. David graduated from Thedford High School in 1983. He did some photography for the news channel in North Platte. He painted houses and my house several times. David was an excellent cook and gardener. Yard work was a pleasure to him and he planted Cherry trees and other varieties. He did some artwork also. He was the best handyman around the house and at maintaining our autos and the lawn mower. David attended schools in Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ, and Grand Junction, CO, then Nebraska at Beaver City, Ft. Calhoun, and Thedford.

It is comforting to know that David will join his father in heaven, who passed away two years ago. They both will be missed forever.

David is survived by his mother Shirley of Stapleton, brothers Michael (Melanie) of Arizona, Mark of North Platte, and William &nbsp;of Andros Island Bahamas.

David was preceded by his father Ray, and brother John.

Memorial services will be at a later date.

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 </figure>David Howard, age 57, of Stapleton, passed away March 12, 2023, in North Platte.David Ray Howard was born August 31, 1965. He was a joy to family and friends for 57 years and will be missed immensely. David graduated from Thedford High School in 1983. He did some photography for the news channel in North Platte. He painted houses and my house several times. David was an excellent cook and gardener. Yard work was a pleasure to him and he planted Cherry trees and other varieties. He did some artwork also. He was the best handyman around the house and at maintaining our autos and the lawn mower. David attended schools in Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ, and Grand Junction, CO, then Nebraska at Beaver City, Ft. Calhoun, and Thedford.It is comforting to know that David will join his father in heaven, who passed away two years ago. They both will be missed forever.David is survived by his mother Shirley of Stapleton, brothers Michael (Melanie) of Arizona, Mark of North Platte, and William &nbsp;of Andros Island Bahamas.David was preceded by his father Ray, and brother John.Memorial services will be at a later date.

David Howard (1965-2023)

LaDonna J. (Wilmoth) Hostick, 90, passed on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Chandler, Arizona.

LaDonna was born November 21, 1932, to Lloyd and Leitha (Iiams) Wilmoth of Arnold. LaDonna attended and graduated from Merna High School in 1949. She then taught at a small one room schoolhouse between Broken Bow and Lexington until marrying Robert (Bob) Hostick on November 22, 1951. LaDonna was united in marriage to Robert L. Hostick at the Merna Methodist Church, and they enjoyed 57 years together. Two children were born to this union, Deena and Steve. The couple farmed in the Merna community most of their life, moving to Arizona in retirement after spending many winters there enjoying the sun, golf, and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

LaDonna was highly active, known lovingly to her family as “go-go-grandma!” She worked at The Cinderella Shop and later Images on the square in Broken Bow, where she shared her love of fashion and people with everyone who came into the store. She could often be found golfing on a sunny day with her husband, playing bridge and enjoying time with her many friends, or loudly cheering for her Nebraska Cornhuskers. She traveled throughout her life, visiting nearly every Presidential library with her husband, and even sharing some exciting trips abroad with her family and friends. No matter where she found herself, she greeted others with warmth and welcome that could turn any situation into a party. &nbsp;

LaDonna was preceded in death by her husband Robert, her brother Dean Wilmoth and his wife Shirley, and her parents.

LaDonna is survived by her daughter Deena Bunzel of Sun Lakes, Arizona; and her son Steve Hostick and his wife Deb of Merna, Nebraska.

Three grandchildren and one great grandchild.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Garrett Bunzel of Seattle, Washington,&nbsp;Vanessa Hostick of Merna, Nebraska,&nbsp;Rebecca Janae (Hostick) Kauffman, her husband Adam, and their daughter Adeline of Lincoln, Nebraska

As well as many other relatives and friends she taught to enjoy life to its fullest.&nbsp;

Funeral services for LaDonna Hostick, 90, formerly of Merna, will be held on Wednesday March 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor John Parsons officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Merna Cemetery. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary or&nbsp; Online condolences can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com.</a>

Memorials are suggested to the Aegis Hospice in Chandler, AZ, please send to family or Govier Brothers Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>LaDonna J. (Wilmoth) Hostick, 90, passed on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Chandler, Arizona.LaDonna was born November 21, 1932, to Lloyd and Leitha (Iiams) Wilmoth of Arnold. LaDonna attended and graduated from Merna High School in 1949. She then taught at a small one room schoolhouse between Broken Bow and Lexington until marrying Robert (Bob) Hostick on November 22, 1951. LaDonna was united in marriage to Robert L. Hostick at the Merna Methodist Church, and they enjoyed 57 years together. Two children were born to this union, Deena and Steve. The couple farmed in the Merna community most of their life, moving to Arizona in retirement after spending many winters there enjoying the sun, golf, and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.LaDonna was highly active, known lovingly to her family as “go-go-grandma!” She worked at The Cinderella Shop and later Images on the square in Broken Bow, where she shared her love of fashion and people with everyone who came into the store. She could often be found golfing on a sunny day with her husband, playing bridge and enjoying time with her many friends, or loudly cheering for her Nebraska Cornhuskers. She traveled throughout her life, visiting nearly every Presidential library with her husband, and even sharing some exciting trips abroad with her family and friends. No matter where she found herself, she greeted others with warmth and welcome that could turn any situation into a party. &nbsp;LaDonna was preceded in death by her husband Robert, her brother Dean Wilmoth and his wife Shirley, and her parents.LaDonna is survived by her daughter Deena Bunzel of Sun Lakes, Arizona; and her son Steve Hostick and his wife Deb of Merna, Nebraska.Three grandchildren and one great grandchild.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Garrett Bunzel of Seattle, Washington,&nbsp;Vanessa Hostick of Merna, Nebraska,&nbsp;Rebecca Janae (Hostick) Kauffman, her husband Adam, and their daughter Adeline of Lincoln, NebraskaAs well as many other relatives and friends she taught to enjoy life to its fullest.&nbsp;Funeral services for LaDonna Hostick, 90, formerly of Merna, will be held on Wednesday March 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor John Parsons officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Merna Cemetery. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary or&nbsp; Online condolences can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com.</a>Memorials are suggested to the Aegis Hospice in Chandler, AZ, please send to family or Govier Brothers Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

LaDonna J. Hostick (1932-2023)

Gerald “Jay” Wood, son of Donald R. Wood and Barbara L. Wood, was born on January 20, 1956, in Omaha, NE.&nbsp; Jay passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at his home in Indianola, NE on March 10, 2023.

Jay grew up in Indianola and received his formal education at Republican Valley School where he was involved in football, wrestling, and many other "extra" activities. He graduated with the class of 1974. Following high school, Jay entered the workforce as an employee of Sughroue Construction where he learned many valuable life lessons. Later, he became a Master Electrician and spent many years with D &amp; T Electric and then Tim Bradley. &nbsp;

Jay loved to travel, fish, and play cards, especially when they were done with family and friends. He cherished his Friday evening suppers and Sunday morning coffee. He enjoyed helping others and spent his "free weekends" by assisting anyone with unfinished projects. He was a meticulous craftsman and lived by the motto, "measure twice and cut once." However, if you asked him to assess the work he responded one of two ways; "High Plains Perfection" or "good enough for who it's for." &nbsp;

Jay was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Barbara Wood, brothers William and Don Wood, sister Sharon Budke, and niece Victoria Livermont. His surviving family includes Bernie Wood; Kathy(Bill) Kiefer; Annette Wood; Marty(Brenda) Wood; Kevin Budke; Buck (Thauna) Wood; Theresa (Lonnie) Brooks; Dianne Wood; Terry (Nubia) Wood; Kevin (Pam) Wood; Paul (Julie) Wood; David (Katie) Wood; and 30 nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to The McCook Optimist Club and will be used to help fund the annual Father’s Day fishing tournament for children at Red Willow Lake. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Recitation of the Rosary will be March 18th at 10:30 AM at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Indianola, with Memorial Mass following at 11:00 AM

There will also be a celebration of life on March 18th at 6:00 pm at the Indianola Community Building.&nbsp; The family will provide Rocket Pizza and beverages at 7:00 pm.

All are invited to attend one or both services. The family would love to hear and share memories of Jay.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Jay Wood</figcaption>
 </figure>Gerald “Jay” Wood, son of Donald R. Wood and Barbara L. Wood, was born on January 20, 1956, in Omaha, NE.&nbsp; Jay passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at his home in Indianola, NE on March 10, 2023.Jay grew up in Indianola and received his formal education at Republican Valley School where he was involved in football, wrestling, and many other "extra" activities. He graduated with the class of 1974. Following high school, Jay entered the workforce as an employee of Sughroue Construction where he learned many valuable life lessons. Later, he became a Master Electrician and spent many years with D &amp; T Electric and then Tim Bradley. &nbsp;Jay loved to travel, fish, and play cards, especially when they were done with family and friends. He cherished his Friday evening suppers and Sunday morning coffee. He enjoyed helping others and spent his "free weekends" by assisting anyone with unfinished projects. He was a meticulous craftsman and lived by the motto, "measure twice and cut once." However, if you asked him to assess the work he responded one of two ways; "High Plains Perfection" or "good enough for who it's for." &nbsp;Jay was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Barbara Wood, brothers William and Don Wood, sister Sharon Budke, and niece Victoria Livermont. His surviving family includes Bernie Wood; Kathy(Bill) Kiefer; Annette Wood; Marty(Brenda) Wood; Kevin Budke; Buck (Thauna) Wood; Theresa (Lonnie) Brooks; Dianne Wood; Terry (Nubia) Wood; Kevin (Pam) Wood; Paul (Julie) Wood; David (Katie) Wood; and 30 nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to The McCook Optimist Club and will be used to help fund the annual Father’s Day fishing tournament for children at Red Willow Lake. &nbsp;&nbsp;Recitation of the Rosary will be March 18th at 10:30 AM at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Indianola, with Memorial Mass following at 11:00 AMThere will also be a celebration of life on March 18th at 6:00 pm at the Indianola Community Building.&nbsp; The family will provide Rocket Pizza and beverages at 7:00 pm.All are invited to attend one or both services. The family would love to hear and share memories of Jay.

Gerald 'Jay' Wood (1956-2023)

Shaunn Christian Stanley, age 48, of Curtis, NE passed away as the result of a motor vehicle accident near McCook, NE on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Shaunn was born June 16, 1974, in Castro Valley, CA to parents Martin and Lorraine (Steves) Stanley.&nbsp; He was one of four children.

Following high school, &nbsp;he attended Lake area Tech in Watertown, SD.&nbsp; Shaunn served his country in the United States Army National Guard with unit 2B/147 FA from December 1996 until his honorable discharge in August 2008. On September 21, 2003, Shaunn married Trishia Stanley in Aberdeen, SD. The became parents to a son, Mathurian.

Shaunn loved reading, gaming, especially playing video games with his son, and spending time with his online community on YouTube. He was most recently employed at Parker Hannifin in McCook.

Shaunn was preceded in death by his father in 2022, step father Donald Freund and grandparents, Rod and Ida Steves. Those left to celebrate his life include his son, Mathurian Stanley of Rapid City, SD; mother, Lorraine Freund of Wichita Falls, TX; and his siblings, John (Cindy) Anway of Shelton, WA, Rodney Anway of Medford, OR and Sheila (William) Ferrebee of Modesto, CA.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Shaunn’s son, Mathurian, and may be directed to Trishia Stanley, 2127 Oak Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701.

Private Memorial Services will be held at a late date.

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 <figcaption>Shaunn Stanley</figcaption>
 </figure>Shaunn Christian Stanley, age 48, of Curtis, NE passed away as the result of a motor vehicle accident near McCook, NE on Thursday, March 9, 2023.Shaunn was born June 16, 1974, in Castro Valley, CA to parents Martin and Lorraine (Steves) Stanley.&nbsp; He was one of four children.Following high school, &nbsp;he attended Lake area Tech in Watertown, SD.&nbsp; Shaunn served his country in the United States Army National Guard with unit 2B/147 FA from December 1996 until his honorable discharge in August 2008. On September 21, 2003, Shaunn married Trishia Stanley in Aberdeen, SD. The became parents to a son, Mathurian.Shaunn loved reading, gaming, especially playing video games with his son, and spending time with his online community on YouTube. He was most recently employed at Parker Hannifin in McCook.Shaunn was preceded in death by his father in 2022, step father Donald Freund and grandparents, Rod and Ida Steves. Those left to celebrate his life include his son, Mathurian Stanley of Rapid City, SD; mother, Lorraine Freund of Wichita Falls, TX; and his siblings, John (Cindy) Anway of Shelton, WA, Rodney Anway of Medford, OR and Sheila (William) Ferrebee of Modesto, CA.Memorial contributions are suggested to Shaunn’s son, Mathurian, and may be directed to Trishia Stanley, 2127 Oak Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701.Private Memorial Services will be held at a late date.

Shaunn C. Stanley (1974-2023)

Beverly Jo Anderson was born on March 16, 1957, in Atwood, Kansas to Louis George and Irene Fern (Cole) Solko.&nbsp; She attended school in Trenton, Nebraska, and graduated from Trenton High School.&nbsp; Bev furthered her education at McCook Community College in McCook, Nebraska.

Beverly was united in marriage to Marty Anderson on March 10, 1979, in McCook.&nbsp; To this union two sons were born: David and Eric.&nbsp; Bev and Marty would later divorce, but they always remained close friends.&nbsp; Bev lived southwest of McCook for many years before moving into town.&nbsp; She worked at the animal clinic in McCook, and also at Valmont, Sarge’s Bar, and for the city of McCook. Beverly loved most anything outdoors. She had passions for kayaking, fishing, camping, helping with farm work, gardening, and traveling.&nbsp; Her favorite activity was being a grandma to five granddaughters. She often held ‘Grandma Camp’ where each daughter got to spend one on one time with her for several days during the summer.

Bev passed away Sunday morning, March 12, 2023, at her home in McCook.&nbsp; She was 65 years of age.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Irene Solko of Trenton and a sister-in-law, Reba Solko. Survivors include her ex-husband and friend, Marty Anderson; sons, David Anderson and Eric (Megan) Anderson; grandchildren, Marissa Anderson, Mataley Anderson, Charlie Anderson, Devin Anderson, and Macy Anderson; brothers and sisters: Art (Jane) Solko, Colleen (Chuck) Breneman, Debra (Jay) Deselms, Doug (Martha) Solko, and Bruce Solko; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.

Cremation was chosen and memorial services will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday morning, March 18, 2023 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Mike Roth officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the family of Bev Anderson for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Bev Anderson</figcaption>
 </figure>Beverly Jo Anderson was born on March 16, 1957, in Atwood, Kansas to Louis George and Irene Fern (Cole) Solko.&nbsp; She attended school in Trenton, Nebraska, and graduated from Trenton High School.&nbsp; Bev furthered her education at McCook Community College in McCook, Nebraska.Beverly was united in marriage to Marty Anderson on March 10, 1979, in McCook.&nbsp; To this union two sons were born: David and Eric.&nbsp; Bev and Marty would later divorce, but they always remained close friends.&nbsp; Bev lived southwest of McCook for many years before moving into town.&nbsp; She worked at the animal clinic in McCook, and also at Valmont, Sarge’s Bar, and for the city of McCook. Beverly loved most anything outdoors. She had passions for kayaking, fishing, camping, helping with farm work, gardening, and traveling.&nbsp; Her favorite activity was being a grandma to five granddaughters. She often held ‘Grandma Camp’ where each daughter got to spend one on one time with her for several days during the summer.Bev passed away Sunday morning, March 12, 2023, at her home in McCook.&nbsp; She was 65 years of age.She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Irene Solko of Trenton and a sister-in-law, Reba Solko. Survivors include her ex-husband and friend, Marty Anderson; sons, David Anderson and Eric (Megan) Anderson; grandchildren, Marissa Anderson, Mataley Anderson, Charlie Anderson, Devin Anderson, and Macy Anderson; brothers and sisters: Art (Jane) Solko, Colleen (Chuck) Breneman, Debra (Jay) Deselms, Doug (Martha) Solko, and Bruce Solko; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.Cremation was chosen and memorial services will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday morning, March 18, 2023 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Mike Roth officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.Memorials are suggested to the family of Bev Anderson for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Beverly Jo Anderson (1957-2023)

&nbsp; &nbsp; Sylvia Joyce Cain was born in McCook, Nebraska on October 21, 1943 to Daniel “Bill” and Geneva Elaine (Fox) Cain.&nbsp; She attended school in McCook and graduated with the class of 1961.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Joyce was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in her mid-sixties.&nbsp; Living with Asperger’s made life challenging at times for Joyce, but she did her best to meet those challenges head-on.&nbsp; She enjoyed growing up and living with her parents on the family farm ten miles north of McCook.&nbsp; Joyce was an avid reader which led to her volunteering for countless hours at the McCook Public Library.&nbsp; Joyce was deeply passionate about current events.&nbsp; Growing up and graduating with Ben Nelson led her to seek out biographies on some of the most prominent politicians of her time.&nbsp; She loved country music and for many years enjoyed the county fair where she entered exhibits ranging from flowers to produce.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Joyce’s failing health and the passing of her parents forced her to retire to the Golden Living Center in Cozad, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was a resident of Cozad when she passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023.&nbsp; She was 79 years of age.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jesse Cain; brother-in-law, Michael Stark; and a niece, Terra Foster.

&nbsp; &nbsp; She is survived by her siblings, Dennis Cain, Wesley (Nadine) Cain, and Cindy Stark, all of McCook; former sister-in-law, Lois Vargas of North Platte, Nebraska; nieces and nephews: Nick (Megan) Vargas of Cambridge, Nebraska, Michael (Mandy) Vargas of Hershey, Nebraska, Shaun Cain of Austin, Texas, Myla Cain of Omaha, Nebraska, Eric (Lindsey) Foster of McCook, and Fauna (James) Pringle of McCook.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM, Wednesday morning, March 15, 2023 at the McCook Christian Church with Pastor Clark Bates officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 10AM-5PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the McCook Public Library in Joyce’s name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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 <figcaption>Joyce Cain</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; Sylvia Joyce Cain was born in McCook, Nebraska on October 21, 1943 to Daniel “Bill” and Geneva Elaine (Fox) Cain.&nbsp; She attended school in McCook and graduated with the class of 1961.&nbsp; &nbsp; Joyce was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in her mid-sixties.&nbsp; Living with Asperger’s made life challenging at times for Joyce, but she did her best to meet those challenges head-on.&nbsp; She enjoyed growing up and living with her parents on the family farm ten miles north of McCook.&nbsp; Joyce was an avid reader which led to her volunteering for countless hours at the McCook Public Library.&nbsp; Joyce was deeply passionate about current events.&nbsp; Growing up and graduating with Ben Nelson led her to seek out biographies on some of the most prominent politicians of her time.&nbsp; She loved country music and for many years enjoyed the county fair where she entered exhibits ranging from flowers to produce.&nbsp; &nbsp; Joyce’s failing health and the passing of her parents forced her to retire to the Golden Living Center in Cozad, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was a resident of Cozad when she passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023.&nbsp; She was 79 years of age.&nbsp; &nbsp; Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jesse Cain; brother-in-law, Michael Stark; and a niece, Terra Foster.&nbsp; &nbsp; She is survived by her siblings, Dennis Cain, Wesley (Nadine) Cain, and Cindy Stark, all of McCook; former sister-in-law, Lois Vargas of North Platte, Nebraska; nieces and nephews: Nick (Megan) Vargas of Cambridge, Nebraska, Michael (Mandy) Vargas of Hershey, Nebraska, Shaun Cain of Austin, Texas, Myla Cain of Omaha, Nebraska, Eric (Lindsey) Foster of McCook, and Fauna (James) Pringle of McCook.&nbsp; &nbsp; Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM, Wednesday morning, March 15, 2023 at the McCook Christian Church with Pastor Clark Bates officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook.&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 10AM-5PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the McCook Public Library in Joyce’s name.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Sylvia "Joyce" Cain (1943-2023)

Refugio "Roy" "Cuco" Vieyra passed away in the hands of his children 
from a brief battle with cancer on March 8, 2023, at the age of 89.&nbsp; Roy 
was born July 4, 1933, to Manuel R. and Mary (Ybarra) Vieyra in 
Wellington, KS.&nbsp; Early years of his life were shared between Wellington 
and Roscoe, Hershey and North Platte, NE. 
On June 2, 1951, Roy married Anita "Annie" Rivera.&nbsp; From this union came Santiago "Jimmy", Steven, Phyllis, Tommy, Roy and Cabrina.&nbsp; After 
divorcing, Roy married Marcy Duarte and later Roberta Jones. 
Roy worked for Joe Dye Ford before entering military service. He served 
in the Army 1956-1958, then following military duty, he dedicated 43 
years to TRW/American Suzuki in Ogallala.&nbsp; Upon retiring from there, he 
dedicated another 17 years to Regency Retirement Home, until fully 
retiring at age 85. 
Roy was an original member of North Platte Mac's (Mexican Athletic 
Club).&nbsp; He was a very exceptional athlete in baseball, softball, 
basketball and bowling.&nbsp; He loved and enjoyed playing with his sons, 
cousins and uncles.&nbsp; One of his many achievements included being on the 
only sports team to play fast-pitch softball double headers at the 
Nebraska State Penitentiary. 
Roy was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents, Manuel and Mary; ex-wives, Marcy and Roberta; sisters, Jennie and Irene; son, Jimmy; and daughter, Phyllis. 
He is remembered by his children, Steven of Lincoln and Tommy (Alice), 
Roy and Cabrina (Eric Hansen) of North Platte; mother of his children, 
Annie Vieyra of North Platte; uncles, Jesse Ybarra (91) and Paul Ybarra 
(98); brothers, George, Pat (Chris) and Bobby (Mary) of North Platte, 
Michael (Angie) of Kearney and Tino (Anna) of Grand Island; sisters, 
Neille (Leonard Tominaga) of Downey, CA, Lola (Jesse Lira) of North 
Platte, Terry (Don Boese) of Overland Park, KS, and Helen Sanchez, Anita 
Sanchez and Gina (Ruben Rangel) of North Platte; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family. 
Services are 10 a.m., Monday, March 20, 2023, at Odean Colonial Chapel 
with Father Joe Kadaprayil officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors 
will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed prior to services at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://odeanchapel.com" target="_blank">odeanchapel.com</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678821150741.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Refugio "Roy" "Cuco" Vieyra passed away in the hands of his children 
from a brief battle with cancer on March 8, 2023, at the age of 89.&nbsp; Roy 
was born July 4, 1933, to Manuel R. and Mary (Ybarra) Vieyra in 
Wellington, KS.&nbsp; Early years of his life were shared between Wellington 
and Roscoe, Hershey and North Platte, NE. 
On June 2, 1951, Roy married Anita "Annie" Rivera.&nbsp; From this union came Santiago "Jimmy", Steven, Phyllis, Tommy, Roy and Cabrina.&nbsp; After 
divorcing, Roy married Marcy Duarte and later Roberta Jones. 
Roy worked for Joe Dye Ford before entering military service. He served 
in the Army 1956-1958, then following military duty, he dedicated 43 
years to TRW/American Suzuki in Ogallala.&nbsp; Upon retiring from there, he 
dedicated another 17 years to Regency Retirement Home, until fully 
retiring at age 85. 
Roy was an original member of North Platte Mac's (Mexican Athletic 
Club).&nbsp; He was a very exceptional athlete in baseball, softball, 
basketball and bowling.&nbsp; He loved and enjoyed playing with his sons, 
cousins and uncles.&nbsp; One of his many achievements included being on the 
only sports team to play fast-pitch softball double headers at the 
Nebraska State Penitentiary. 
Roy was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents, Manuel and Mary; ex-wives, Marcy and Roberta; sisters, Jennie and Irene; son, Jimmy; and daughter, Phyllis. 
He is remembered by his children, Steven of Lincoln and Tommy (Alice), 
Roy and Cabrina (Eric Hansen) of North Platte; mother of his children, 
Annie Vieyra of North Platte; uncles, Jesse Ybarra (91) and Paul Ybarra 
(98); brothers, George, Pat (Chris) and Bobby (Mary) of North Platte, 
Michael (Angie) of Kearney and Tino (Anna) of Grand Island; sisters, 
Neille (Leonard Tominaga) of Downey, CA, Lola (Jesse Lira) of North 
Platte, Terry (Don Boese) of Overland Park, KS, and Helen Sanchez, Anita 
Sanchez and Gina (Ruben Rangel) of North Platte; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family. 
Services are 10 a.m., Monday, March 20, 2023, at Odean Colonial Chapel 
with Father Joe Kadaprayil officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors 
will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed prior to services at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://odeanchapel.com" target="_blank">odeanchapel.com</a>.

Refugio 'Roy' 'Cuco' Vieyra (1933-2023)

&nbsp; Johnny Lavern Mathews was born November 26, 1953, in McCook, Nebraska, to Willard and Inez (Williams) Mathews. John grew up in Benkelman, Nebraska, graduating from Benkelman High School in 1973. He continued his education attending technical school, earning his electrical license. John married Sharon Anne Pursley, on May 11, 1974, and to this union two sons were born: Jason and Kristopher. John established “Mathews Electric” and was an electrician in Southwest Nebraska. He was also employed by the City of Benkelman and several electrical companies in Colorado over the years. John had many hobbies including hunting, fishing, playing pool, bowling, watching Husker Football, playing cards, and listening to classic rock music. In his younger years, he also sang for weddings and funerals. John passed away in Benkelman on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was 69 years of age. John was preceded in death his parents, brothers, Loyal Mathews, Dennis Dean and Glennis Jean Mathews, sisters, Dorene (Mathews) Purdy and husband, Gary, Carolyn (Mathews) Edwards, Lorene Joy and Ester Louise Mathews. Brother-in-law; Bill Johnson Survivors Include: Son: Dr. Jason Mathews and wife, Adrienne, of Benkelman, NE Kristopher Mathews and wife, Melissa, of Benkelman, NE 6 Grandchildren: Owen, Reid, Mason, Addison, Robert Jason (R.J.) and Harper. Brothers: Willie Mathews and wife, Darlene, of Sun City West, AZ Gary Mathews and wife, Carol, of Canyon City, CO Jerry Mathews of Harlingen, TX Sister: Jackie Mathews of McCook, NE Sister-In-Law: Sharon Mathews of Clifton, CO. Brother-In-Law: Ron Edwards of Benkelman, NE Memorial Services will be held Tuesday morning, March 21, 2023, 10:00 A.M. (MT) at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel of Benkelman, with Pastor Laura Cherry officiating. Following John’s wishes, cremation was chosen with no visitation. A memorial, in John’s memory, has been suggested to the Mathews Family, for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Benkelman&nbsp; Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; Johnny Lavern Mathews was born November 26, 1953, in McCook, Nebraska, to Willard and Inez (Williams) Mathews. John grew up in Benkelman, Nebraska, graduating from Benkelman High School in 1973. He continued his education attending technical school, earning his electrical license. John married Sharon Anne Pursley, on May 11, 1974, and to this union two sons were born: Jason and Kristopher. John established “Mathews Electric” and was an electrician in Southwest Nebraska. He was also employed by the City of Benkelman and several electrical companies in Colorado over the years. John had many hobbies including hunting, fishing, playing pool, bowling, watching Husker Football, playing cards, and listening to classic rock music. In his younger years, he also sang for weddings and funerals. John passed away in Benkelman on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was 69 years of age. John was preceded in death his parents, brothers, Loyal Mathews, Dennis Dean and Glennis Jean Mathews, sisters, Dorene (Mathews) Purdy and husband, Gary, Carolyn (Mathews) Edwards, Lorene Joy and Ester Louise Mathews. Brother-in-law; Bill Johnson Survivors Include: Son: Dr. Jason Mathews and wife, Adrienne, of Benkelman, NE Kristopher Mathews and wife, Melissa, of Benkelman, NE 6 Grandchildren: Owen, Reid, Mason, Addison, Robert Jason (R.J.) and Harper. Brothers: Willie Mathews and wife, Darlene, of Sun City West, AZ Gary Mathews and wife, Carol, of Canyon City, CO Jerry Mathews of Harlingen, TX Sister: Jackie Mathews of McCook, NE Sister-In-Law: Sharon Mathews of Clifton, CO. Brother-In-Law: Ron Edwards of Benkelman, NE Memorial Services will be held Tuesday morning, March 21, 2023, 10:00 A.M. (MT) at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel of Benkelman, with Pastor Laura Cherry officiating. Following John’s wishes, cremation was chosen with no visitation. A memorial, in John’s memory, has been suggested to the Mathews Family, for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Benkelman&nbsp; Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

John L Mathews (1953-2023)

Nellie L. Pasley, 88, of North Platte, passed away on March 11, 2023, at her home.&nbsp; She was born on October 31, 1934, to Lindsay and Virginia (Bach) Morton.&nbsp;

She married Rese “Pete” Pasley and enjoyed a long life as a “farm wife”.&nbsp; Nellie was a lover of dogs and horses, especially leopard Appaloosa’s and Arabian’s.&nbsp; She was a member of the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Remembering Nellie is her husband, Rese “Pete” Pasley; son, Wendell R. Pasley, of Revenna, KY; daughter, LaVon Pasley, of Levington, KY; daughter-in-law, Varie Pasley; granddaughter, Reesha Pasley-Day, of Ravenna, KY; sisters, Nan Nolda, of North Platte, and Ruth Bridges, of Clay City, KY.

Those preceding her in death include her parents; siblings, David Morton, Allen Morton, Nadine Wyatt, and Watson Morton.

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

Private family services will be held.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678810637931.jpeg" alt="Nellie Lou Pasley" />
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 </figure>Nellie L. Pasley, 88, of North Platte, passed away on March 11, 2023, at her home.&nbsp; She was born on October 31, 1934, to Lindsay and Virginia (Bach) Morton.&nbsp;She married Rese “Pete” Pasley and enjoyed a long life as a “farm wife”.&nbsp; Nellie was a lover of dogs and horses, especially leopard Appaloosa’s and Arabian’s.&nbsp; She was a member of the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.Remembering Nellie is her husband, Rese “Pete” Pasley; son, Wendell R. Pasley, of Revenna, KY; daughter, LaVon Pasley, of Levington, KY; daughter-in-law, Varie Pasley; granddaughter, Reesha Pasley-Day, of Ravenna, KY; sisters, Nan Nolda, of North Platte, and Ruth Bridges, of Clay City, KY.Those preceding her in death include her parents; siblings, David Morton, Allen Morton, Nadine Wyatt, and Watson Morton.Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.Private family services will be held.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nellie Lou Pasley (1934-2023

&nbsp; Kenneth L. Ruser, 92, of Ogallala, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Ken was born on November 14, 1930, on a farm north of Ogallala to William H. and Edith (Struckman) Ruser. He graduated from Ogallala High School before attending Kearney State College. Following his education, Ken returned home, where he pursued his passion for farming. On September 23, 1951, Kenneth married Shirley A. Kramer, and together they raised three children: Candi, Dawn, and Todd. Kenneth owned and operated the Culligan Water Conditioning and the SEARS store before transitioning into real estate, which he did passionately for the next 22 years. He also served as a Staff Sergeant in the Nebraska National Guards for nine years. In 1969, Ken came to faith in the Lord at the Ogdon Rescue Mission in Utah. His faith became an integral part of his life, and he lived it every day. Ken loved to share his faith in Christ generously, and as a result, he helped bring many people into a relationship with Jesus. Ken had many hobbies, including fishing, pheasant hunting, and hunting for arrowheads and bottles. He often shared his passion for Nebraska history and artifact hunting with his great friend, neighbor, and fellow historian, Pete Peters, and even involved his children in their adventures. Ken had an endearing preoccupation with details and organization. These inclinations were perhaps best on display in his beloved 1997 red Chevy pickup, "Big Red." Ken was preceded in death by his parents, three infant sons, Mark, James, and Steven; brother, Dick Ruser; and sister, Pat Saathoff. Kenneth is survived by his wife of over 71 years, Shirley Ruser of Ogallala; his children, Candi (Myron) Harms of Kalispell, MT, Dawn (John) Lotshaw of Jackson, WY, and Todd Ruser of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Eric, Amy, Heather, Autumn, Katie, Jaclyn, Jennifer, and Johnny; 18 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial has been established in Ken's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live. A memorial book signing where the family will receive friends will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala. A celebration of Ken's life will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10:30 am at the New Hope Church in Ogallala with Pastor Matt Waitley and Pastor Mark Carlton officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678740728918.jpeg" alt="Ken Ruser" />
 <figcaption>Ken Ruser</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp; Kenneth L. Ruser, 92, of Ogallala, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Ken was born on November 14, 1930, on a farm north of Ogallala to William H. and Edith (Struckman) Ruser. He graduated from Ogallala High School before attending Kearney State College. Following his education, Ken returned home, where he pursued his passion for farming. On September 23, 1951, Kenneth married Shirley A. Kramer, and together they raised three children: Candi, Dawn, and Todd. Kenneth owned and operated the Culligan Water Conditioning and the SEARS store before transitioning into real estate, which he did passionately for the next 22 years. He also served as a Staff Sergeant in the Nebraska National Guards for nine years. In 1969, Ken came to faith in the Lord at the Ogdon Rescue Mission in Utah. His faith became an integral part of his life, and he lived it every day. Ken loved to share his faith in Christ generously, and as a result, he helped bring many people into a relationship with Jesus. Ken had many hobbies, including fishing, pheasant hunting, and hunting for arrowheads and bottles. He often shared his passion for Nebraska history and artifact hunting with his great friend, neighbor, and fellow historian, Pete Peters, and even involved his children in their adventures. Ken had an endearing preoccupation with details and organization. These inclinations were perhaps best on display in his beloved 1997 red Chevy pickup, "Big Red." Ken was preceded in death by his parents, three infant sons, Mark, James, and Steven; brother, Dick Ruser; and sister, Pat Saathoff. Kenneth is survived by his wife of over 71 years, Shirley Ruser of Ogallala; his children, Candi (Myron) Harms of Kalispell, MT, Dawn (John) Lotshaw of Jackson, WY, and Todd Ruser of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Eric, Amy, Heather, Autumn, Katie, Jaclyn, Jennifer, and Johnny; 18 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial has been established in Ken's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live. A memorial book signing where the family will receive friends will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala. A celebration of Ken's life will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10:30 am at the New Hope Church in Ogallala with Pastor Matt Waitley and Pastor Mark Carlton officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kenneth L. Ruser (1930-2023)

Larry Sherman “The Bear” Clark, Sr., 84 of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away March 10, 2023, at his home in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born December 18, 1938, to Sherman Franklin and Ethyl Clark in Superior, Nebraska.

Larry grew up in North Platte.&nbsp; Early in his life, he worked for his father in the concrete business.&nbsp; Later he worked in the hay fields before entering the U.S. Navy at the age of 17.&nbsp; Larry served on the USS Wisconsin as a steam engine mechanic. &nbsp;After his discharge he returned to North Platte.&nbsp; Larry hired on with the UPRR on August 14, 1961, as a conductor/brakeman.&nbsp; He retired June 1999.&nbsp; 

He was united in marriage to Kathryne Hewitt on December 22, 1987, in North Platte.&nbsp; Larry loved to fish, he could fix anything and was an extremely hard worker and very organized. &nbsp;Everything had a place in his world.&nbsp;

Larry is survived by his wife, Kathryne, North Platte, Nebraska; 3 children, Larry (Camalynn) Clark, Jr., Gretna, Nebraska, Katrina Clark, North Platte, Nebraska, Randy (Charlotte) Clark, North Platte, Nebraska; step-daughter, Jennifer Lee-Ann Brown, North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren, Christopher (Kristen) Hedgecock, Jordan Forstrom, Calvin Ramirez, Lawrence Beal, Bobby Fryer, Derek (Becky) Lundin, Randi Lee (Curtis Johnson) Clark, Tyler (Kylee) Clark, Georgia Brown, Jacob (Hanna) Brown; great-grandchildren, Brynnley Hedgecock, Owen Hedgecock, Weston Hedgecock, Avery Forstrom, Hailey Forstrom, Isabella Beal, Raylynn Lundin, Lexi Lundin, Wade Lundin, Caine Johnson, Makenna Clark, Olivia Brown; siblings, Marilyn (Russ) Bellew, North Platte, Nebraska, Jann Qualls, North Platte, Nebraska, Dick (Linda) Clark, California, Sharon (Mick) Leth, Grand Island, Nebraska; along with numerous other family members and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Ethyl Clark, brother-in-law, Milburn Qualls.

Memorial:&nbsp; Have a tree planted in his memory.&nbsp; Online condolences and live stream of the service can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Pastor Bill Reeves will be officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from noon – 7:00 P.M., Tuesday with family present from 5 -7 to receive friends at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678740521189.jpeg" alt="Larry Clark" />
 <figcaption>Larry Clark</figcaption>
 </figure>Larry Sherman “The Bear” Clark, Sr., 84 of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away March 10, 2023, at his home in North Platte.&nbsp; He was born December 18, 1938, to Sherman Franklin and Ethyl Clark in Superior, Nebraska.Larry grew up in North Platte.&nbsp; Early in his life, he worked for his father in the concrete business.&nbsp; Later he worked in the hay fields before entering the U.S. Navy at the age of 17.&nbsp; Larry served on the USS Wisconsin as a steam engine mechanic. &nbsp;After his discharge he returned to North Platte.&nbsp; Larry hired on with the UPRR on August 14, 1961, as a conductor/brakeman.&nbsp; He retired June 1999.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Kathryne Hewitt on December 22, 1987, in North Platte.&nbsp; Larry loved to fish, he could fix anything and was an extremely hard worker and very organized. &nbsp;Everything had a place in his world.&nbsp;Larry is survived by his wife, Kathryne, North Platte, Nebraska; 3 children, Larry (Camalynn) Clark, Jr., Gretna, Nebraska, Katrina Clark, North Platte, Nebraska, Randy (Charlotte) Clark, North Platte, Nebraska; step-daughter, Jennifer Lee-Ann Brown, North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren, Christopher (Kristen) Hedgecock, Jordan Forstrom, Calvin Ramirez, Lawrence Beal, Bobby Fryer, Derek (Becky) Lundin, Randi Lee (Curtis Johnson) Clark, Tyler (Kylee) Clark, Georgia Brown, Jacob (Hanna) Brown; great-grandchildren, Brynnley Hedgecock, Owen Hedgecock, Weston Hedgecock, Avery Forstrom, Hailey Forstrom, Isabella Beal, Raylynn Lundin, Lexi Lundin, Wade Lundin, Caine Johnson, Makenna Clark, Olivia Brown; siblings, Marilyn (Russ) Bellew, North Platte, Nebraska, Jann Qualls, North Platte, Nebraska, Dick (Linda) Clark, California, Sharon (Mick) Leth, Grand Island, Nebraska; along with numerous other family members and many friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Ethyl Clark, brother-in-law, Milburn Qualls.Memorial:&nbsp; Have a tree planted in his memory.&nbsp; Online condolences and live stream of the service can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Pastor Bill Reeves will be officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from noon – 7:00 P.M., Tuesday with family present from 5 -7 to receive friends at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Larry Sherman Clark Sr. (1938-2023)

Gordon Lee (John) Williams was born June 29, 1931, and went to his heavenly home March 12, 2023 in Aurora, NE.&nbsp; He was the oldest of eight children born to Herbert and Ethel Colkitt Williams.&nbsp; As a young boy he went to country school and spent time helping his dad on the farm. In the winter he went trapping with his friends.

When Gordon’s father became ill the family moved to Albuquerque, NM, where he continued his education until his senior year. At that time, he left school to work on the family farm. The next few years he farmed in season and returned to NM in the off season doing odd jobs.&nbsp; He learned his driving skills as a taxicab driver. He also helped out at the Unser Speed shop (Unser Racing). He continued to farm to help his family out until he was drafted into the Marines. He attended boot camp and because of his dad becoming more ill he was granted a family hardship and granted an honorable discharge. At that time, he returned to Nebraska to the family farm.

Gordon met Mary Ann Ostendorf at a rural school dance. These two were married Nov. 14, 1953. To this union two children were born Rick and Marcia. A few years after he and Mary Ann were married, they moved into the house where Gordon was born. Gordon continued farming the family farm, renting more ground to support his family. As a young farmer, he also worked for the local hay mills and surrounding area ranchers.

As his children grew older, Gordon went to work selling cars and helped Rick get into farming. He later became a co-owner of Simon Motor Company. After several years of selling cars, he returned to farming. When he decided to retire, he rented his ground out and he went to work for Jack Soller for about 17 years.

After Mary Ann passed in 2014, Gordon moved to York, Nebraska. He enjoyed his many friends in his apartment complex, usually having a meeting of the minds each morning in the courtyard with their coffee.

In Nov of 2020, Gordon moved to Aurora to be closer to his family. In March of 2021 he moved to East Park Villa, where he lived till the end of Feb. He enjoyed his friends and staff at East Park.

Gordon is survived by his children Rick (Sherry) Williams of Athol, KS &amp; Marcia (Greg) Nielsen of Aurora; grandchildren: Zechariah Williams (Melanie Hooper) Lincoln; Christopher (Kristin) Williams, Lincoln; Stephen (Lacey) Miller, Kearney and Remington (Mandie) Miller, Madison, SD; great grandchildren, Kelton, Reagan Williams, Colten, Ruger, Kaden and Landen Miller; special friend, Joyce Williams; brother &amp; sisters: Fred (Marlene) Williams of Ord; Marlena McElwain of Phoenix AZ, Janet Kelley of Hot Springs AR, Linda (Daryl) Block of Seward:, Charolett (Verlin) Janssen of Gothenburg and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann; his parents; brother Dwayne Williams, sister Elaine Wakefield, brothers-in-law Bob McElwain and Richard Kelley.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE; Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 2:00 - 7:00 pm with the family present from 4:00-6:00 pm.

Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jeff Cottingham officiating. &nbsp;

Burial will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE.

Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department, Aurora Volunteer Fire Department or Aseracare Hospice.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678740377108.jpeg" alt="Gordon Williams" />
 <figcaption>Gordon Williams</figcaption>
 </figure>Gordon Lee (John) Williams was born June 29, 1931, and went to his heavenly home March 12, 2023 in Aurora, NE.&nbsp; He was the oldest of eight children born to Herbert and Ethel Colkitt Williams.&nbsp; As a young boy he went to country school and spent time helping his dad on the farm. In the winter he went trapping with his friends.When Gordon’s father became ill the family moved to Albuquerque, NM, where he continued his education until his senior year. At that time, he left school to work on the family farm. The next few years he farmed in season and returned to NM in the off season doing odd jobs.&nbsp; He learned his driving skills as a taxicab driver. He also helped out at the Unser Speed shop (Unser Racing). He continued to farm to help his family out until he was drafted into the Marines. He attended boot camp and because of his dad becoming more ill he was granted a family hardship and granted an honorable discharge. At that time, he returned to Nebraska to the family farm.Gordon met Mary Ann Ostendorf at a rural school dance. These two were married Nov. 14, 1953. To this union two children were born Rick and Marcia. A few years after he and Mary Ann were married, they moved into the house where Gordon was born. Gordon continued farming the family farm, renting more ground to support his family. As a young farmer, he also worked for the local hay mills and surrounding area ranchers.As his children grew older, Gordon went to work selling cars and helped Rick get into farming. He later became a co-owner of Simon Motor Company. After several years of selling cars, he returned to farming. When he decided to retire, he rented his ground out and he went to work for Jack Soller for about 17 years.After Mary Ann passed in 2014, Gordon moved to York, Nebraska. He enjoyed his many friends in his apartment complex, usually having a meeting of the minds each morning in the courtyard with their coffee.In Nov of 2020, Gordon moved to Aurora to be closer to his family. In March of 2021 he moved to East Park Villa, where he lived till the end of Feb. He enjoyed his friends and staff at East Park.Gordon is survived by his children Rick (Sherry) Williams of Athol, KS &amp; Marcia (Greg) Nielsen of Aurora; grandchildren: Zechariah Williams (Melanie Hooper) Lincoln; Christopher (Kristin) Williams, Lincoln; Stephen (Lacey) Miller, Kearney and Remington (Mandie) Miller, Madison, SD; great grandchildren, Kelton, Reagan Williams, Colten, Ruger, Kaden and Landen Miller; special friend, Joyce Williams; brother &amp; sisters: Fred (Marlene) Williams of Ord; Marlena McElwain of Phoenix AZ, Janet Kelley of Hot Springs AR, Linda (Daryl) Block of Seward:, Charolett (Verlin) Janssen of Gothenburg and many nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann; his parents; brother Dwayne Williams, sister Elaine Wakefield, brothers-in-law Bob McElwain and Richard Kelley.Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE; Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 2:00 - 7:00 pm with the family present from 4:00-6:00 pm.Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jeff Cottingham officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE.Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department, Aurora Volunteer Fire Department or Aseracare Hospice.

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