* Funeral service for Helen Kayl, 92, of Spencer, Dec. 28, in the St. Mary's Catholic Church of Spencer with burial in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Helen Kayl died Dec. 19 in the Butte Health Care Center.

* Funeral service for Amy Christina Jones, 89, formerly of Atkinson, Dec. 28, in the Atkinson United Methodist Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Amy Jones died Dec. 24 in the Butler County Hospital at David City.  Survivors include daughter Cynthia Skrdla and husband Donald of David City; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers Justin Dierks of Omaha, Irving Dierks of Omaha, and Henry Dierks of Minneapolis, Minn.; and sisters Mary Ann Roman of Omaha, and Janet Lynn Gereau of Kansas City, Mo.

* A graveside service with military rites for Melton A. "Mel" Crisman, 83, of Long Pine, Dec. 27, at the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Mel Crisman died Dec. 20 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include son Mike Crisman and wife Kathy of Long Pine; three grandchildren; siblings Roland Crisman and wife Mayme of Wagner, S.D., Burton Crisman and wife Gaye of Grand Junction, Colo., and Betty Nesby of Ipswich, S.D.; sisters-in-law Geri Crisman of Wagner, S.D., and Laura Crisman of Salida, Colo.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Allen S. Bowman, 54, of Spencer, Dec. 27, in the Spencer Community Hall with burial in the Union Cemetery. Allen Bowman died Dec. 22 in his home.

* Funeral service for David Francis Ryan, 88, of Atkinson, Dec. 26, in the St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. David Ryan died Dec. 21 in the Good Samaritan Center at Atkinson. Survivors include cousins Geraldine Babl of O'Neill, Sharon Babl of Atkinson, Arnold Babl of O'Neill, Dean Gorgen and wife Luann of Lincoln, and Ed Heeb and wife Becky of Midland, S.D.

* Funeral service for Rodney Beckwith, 63, of Emmet, Dec. 23, in the Atkinson Presbyterian Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Rodney Beckwith died Dec. 20 in his home. Survivors include his wife Susan Beckwith of Emmet; sons Roddie Beckwith and fiance Mindy of Lincoln, and Jase Beckwith and wife Sarah of Laurel; four grandchildren; brother Gregg Beckwith and wife Barb of Atkinson; and sisters Connie Schaaf and husband Joe of Emmet, and JoEllen Schaaf of Rapid City, S.D.

* Funeral service for Cooper Simon Stewart, the 5-month-old infant son of Lucas and Melissa Stewart of Long Pine, Dec. 22, in the Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church with burial in the Willowdale Cemetery near Newport. Cooper Stewart died Dec. 17 in the Avera McKennan Hospital at Sioux Falls, S.D. Survivors include parents Lucas and Melissa Stewart of Long Pine; grandparents Dale and Janet Stewart of Newport, and Virgil and Kathleen Heine of York; great-grandmother Lucille Heine of York; great-grandfather Duane Green of McCool Junction; and aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.

* Funeral service for Laura May Alderman, 89, of Newport, Dec. 21, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Newport Cemetery. Laura Alderman died Dec. 16 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include husband Lloyd "Sunny" Alderman of Newport; children Cherri Reichenberg and husband Robert Jr. of Jefferson, Ore., James Alderman of Newport, Vange Alderman and husband Keith Jorgenson of Seaside, Ore., Chadd Alderman and wife Jeanne of Fults, Ill., Vance Alderman of Lincoln, John Alderman of Newport, and Robert Alderman and wife Sheryl of Lincoln; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Jean Thayer of Corvallis, Ore.; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Ross Brockley, 87, of Valentine,  Dec. 20, in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Ross Brockley died Dec. 16 in the Pine View Good Samaritan Center at Valentine. Survivors include his wife Gina Brockley of Valentine; sons Mike Brockley of Grand Island, and Brad Brockley of Broken Bow; daughter Lisa Spilker of Lincoln; and brothers George Brockley of Lincoln, and Tom Brockley of Nebraska City.

* Funeral service for Bob Lewis, 92, of Atkinson, Dec. 20, in the Faith Wesleyan Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery with military rites by the Atkinson American Legion Post. Bob Lewis died Dec. 15 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include his wife Phyllis Lewis of Atkinson; daughters Linda Hendricks and husband Arlin of Atkinson, and Connie Smith and husband Vernon of Atkinson; four grandchildren; and eight grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Teresa B. Wilkins, 98, of Ainsworth, Dec. 19, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Teresa Wilkins died Dec. 15 in her home. Survivors include son Chet Wilkins and wife Marjorie of Ainsworth; daughter Naomi Denny and husband Garry of Ainsworth; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Jean Mary Lowe, 70, of Ellis, Kan., formerly of Stuart, Dec. 19, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery near Atkinson. Jean Lowe died Dec. 12 in the Good Samaritan Nursing Home at Ellis. Survivors include son Jeffey Lowe and wife Jana of Hays, Kan.

* Funeral service for Georgia A. Peterson, 91, of Bassett, Dec. 17, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Newport City Cemetery. Georgia Peterson died Dec. 14 in her home. Survivors include daughters Sheila Peterson of Bassett, Pam Peterson of Bassett, and Lori Geistlinger and husband Trent of Beatrice; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Ann Thompson and husband DuWayne of Lincoln; and sisters-in-law Nina Atkinson of Bassett, and Della Atkinson of Yuba City, Cal.

* Funeral service for Barbara J. Varney, 59, of Arnold, Dec. 16, in the Arnold United Methodist Church with burial in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Barbara Varney died Dec. 10 in the Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney.

* Funeral service for Gwen G. Fling, 99, of Ainsworth, Dec. 15, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the East Park Cemetery. Gwen Fling died Dec. 10 in the Good Samaritan Society at Atkinson. Survivors include son Don Fling and wife Barb of Ainsworth; daughters Mary Chandrasurin and husband Pisal of Durham, N.C., and Carol Lauritzen and husband Dale of La Grande, Ore.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings Vance Baker and wife Marilyn of Springview, and Brad Baker of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Everett A. Densberger, 78, of Ainsworth, Dec. 12, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Everett Densberger died Dec. 8 in the VA Black Hills Health Care System at Hot Springs, S.D. Survivors include his wife Judy Densberger of Ainsworth; children Teresa Einspahr and husband Ray of Tacna, Ariz., and Christina Swett and husband Tom of Hot Springs, S.D.; step-sons John Adkisson and wife Meg of Edina, Minn., and Jason Adkisson and wife Tarin of Amelia; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Vernal Densberger of Shamrock, Texas; and three nieces.

* Word has been received of the death of Charles A. "Chuck" DeVall, 73, of Bassett. Chuck DeVall died Dec. 8 in his home. His ashes were taken to Montana. Survivors include son Chad DeVall and wife Tracy of Hamilton, Mt.; daughter Teresa DeVall of Oklahoma; step-daughter Vanessa Henderson and husband John of Sanger, Texas; 11 grandchildren; brothers Ed DeVall and wife Lottie of Ainsworth, Harold DeVall and wife Janice of Bassett, and Bob DeVall and wife Bonnie of Inman; and sisters Helen Bartlett of Bassett, Linda DeVall of Ainsworth, and Ione Anderson and husband Rick of Bassett.

* Funeral service for Hazel M. Engle, 93, of Ainsworth, Dec. 10, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Hazel Engle died Dec. 5 in her home. Survivors include son Frank Engle and wife Barbara of Wheatland, Wyo.; daughters Charylene Cleveland of Rupert, Idaho, and Cheryl Fellenberg and husband Jim of Libby, Mont.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; sister Ramona Piper of Kaysville, Utah; sister-in-law Sharon Westover of Ashland; and nieces and nephews, including Venita Hagerman of Ainsworth.

* Funeral service for Dema Hollenbeck, 95, of Clearfield, S.D., Dec. 10, in the Valentine United Methodist Church with burial at in the Winner, S.D., City Cemetery. Dema Hollenbeck died Dec. 7 in the Pine View Good Samaritan Home at Valentine. Survivors include son Glen Hollenbeck of Clearfield, S.D.

* Funeral service for Hubert James Hood Sr., 78, of Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 7, in the Church of God of Prophecy at Jacksonville with burial in the Riverside Memorial Park. Hubert Hood Sr., a 1956 graduate of Ainsworth High School, died Dec. 1. Survivors include his wife Ann Hood of Jacksonville; five children; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Cleo Cooper of Denair, Calif.; and, locally, nieces Angie Hood and Lexa Ludemann.

* Funeral service for Jeannette Claire Sweet, 76, of Denver, Colo., formerly of Atkinson, Dec. 5, in the Atkinson Presbyterian Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Jeannette Sweet died Nov. 24 in the Marycrest Assisted Living Center at Denver. Survivors include son Johnathan Sweet and wife Megan of Commerce City, Colo.; two grandchildren; brothers Kenneth Osborne and wife Marjorie of Atkinson, Rodney Osborne of Peoria, Ariz., Dennis Osborne of Norfolk, and Mike Osborne and wife Kathy of Norfolk; and sisters Cathy Weller and husband Gene of Bradenton, Fla., and Cynthia Curley and husband Jim of Douglas, Wyo.

* A memorial service for Lola B. Jordan, 86, of Ainsworth, Nov. 26, in the Ainsworth Assembly of God Church. Lola Jordan died Nov. 21 in her home. Survivors include husband Royce Jordan of Ainsworth; children Terry Peacock and wife Connie of Sherwood, Ore., Sandra Bittner of Oklahoma, Scott Peacock and wife Sharen of Jamestown, Tenn., Ellen Izer and husband Alan of Eagle River, Alaska, and Michelle Peacock of Ainsworth; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Leonard Weander and wife Cheryl of Lincoln; sister Janice Brown of Fremont; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Neva Murphy, 79, of Ainsworth, Nov. 26, in the Ainsworth Congregational United Church of Christ with a graveside service at the Madison Square Cemetery west of Taylor. Neva Murphy died Nov. 21 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include husband Don Murphy of Ainsworth; son Bryan Murphy of Ainsworth; and daughter Brenda Knight of Ord.

* Funeral service for Gene Carver, 83, of Crookston, Nov. 26, in the Valentine United Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Gene Carver died Nov. 19 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Joan Carver of Crookston; daughters Tara Bryant of Kilgore, Terry Carver of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Laurie Carver of Crookston; son Dr. Stephen Carver of Wilsonville, Ore.; and brother Frank Carver of San Diego, Calif.

* A memorial and Rosary prayer service for William A. "Bill" Ganser III, 86, of Ainsworth, Nov. 25, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with a follow-up service and inurnment at a later date. Bill Ganser died Nov. 19 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Janice Ganser of Ainsworth; children William "Bill" Ganser IV of Eugene, Ore., John Ganser and wife Betty of Sidney, Tim Ganser and wife Lori of Ainsworth, and Pete Ganser of Ainsworth; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Margaret E. Dugger, 97, of Bassett, Nov. 23, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Margaret Dugger died Nov. 20 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include daughters Joyce Stahl of Bassett, and Marjorie Dugger of Bassett; two grandsons; brother Donald Eastman and wife Elaine of Newport; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Betty L. Kirkpatrick, 78, of Ainsworth, Nov. 23, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Betty Kirkpatrick died Nov. 20 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include husband Dale Kirkpatrick of Ainsworth; children Kelly Foster and husband Curt of Elm Creek, Susan Stec and husband Bryan of Valentine, and Darren Kirkpatrick and wife Karma of Broken Bow; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother Wayne Bower and wife Cindy of Ainsworth; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Dennis Ries, 75, of Stuart, Nov. 19, in Seger Funeral Home of Stuart with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery of Atkinson with military rites provided by the Stuart American Legion Post. Dennis Ries died Nov. 14 in his home. Survivors include children Georgia Telford and husband Brian of Kearney, Samantha Glunz and husband Greg of Aurora, Colo., Denis Wise of San Jose, Calif., Brenda McClelland of Iowa, Cindy Olson and husband Randy of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Pam Ries; sister Marge Stracke and husband Mel of Stuart; brother Ron Ries and wife Ruth Ann of Junction City, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

* A celebration of life luncheon for Jacalyn K. "Jackie" Nagy, 63, of Long Pine, Nov. 19, in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge. Jackie Nagy died Nov. 11 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include husband Dan Nagy of Long Pine; children Tom Phillips of Burwell, Jesse Phillips of Denver, Colo., Jason "Jake" Nagy and wife Peggy of Oxford, and Julie Copp of Kearney; five grandchildren; father Tom Lutz of Bassett and North Platte; siblings Mike Lutz and wife Laura of North Platte, Kathy Johnson of Tucson, Ariz., Joel Lutz and wife Jude of Bassett, Diana Shaul of Brighton, Colo., Bobbi Coleman and husband Bryan of Bassett, and Sherri VanDiest of North Platte; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Betty Jean Hale Reinoehl, 89, of Omaha formerly of Springview, will be held at a later date. Betty Reinoehl died Oct. 18 in the St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center at Omaha. Survivors include her husband John “Jack" Reinoehl of Bellevue; daughters Juanita Perry and husband Jim of Copperopolis, Calif., and Arlis Vargas and husband Carlos of Omaha; eight grandchildren; brother Omer Hale and wife Muriel of Gold Hill, Ore.; six nieces, two nephews, and other family members.

* Funeral service for Marian Arlene "Penny" Hughes, 89, of Callaway formerly of Ainsworth, Nov. 15, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Penny Hughes died Nov. 10 in the Callaway Good Life Center. Survivors include son Mark Hughes and wife Karen of Atlanta, Kan.; daughter Barb McLaughlin and husband Stan of Omaha; son-in-law DeWayne Wicht of Missouri; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and other family members.

* A memorial service for Barbara H. Smiley, 51, of Bassett, Nov. 14, in the St. Mary's Episcopal Church of Bassett. Barbara Smiley died Nov. 9 in her home. Survivors include son Jacob Smiley and wife Haley of Fairbury; sister Deanna Chasteen and husband David of Topeka, Kan.; mother Barbara Yanovich of Elkhorn; brothers-in-law Thomas Smiley and wife Toni of Omaha, and Mike Smiley of Bassett; and nieces, nephews and other family members..

* A memorial service for Javier Hugo Garcia, 42, of Ainsworth, Nov. 14, in the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Bassett with an additional service and inurnment at a later in Glendora, Calif. Javier Garcia died Nov. 5 in an automobile accident. Survivors include girlfriend Bailey Dice of Ainsworth; four children; his parents; 10 brothers and sisters; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Carole Blake, 81, of Spencer, Nov. 12, in the Spencer United Methodist Church with burial in the Spencer National Cemetery. Carole Blake died Nov. 9 in her home. 

* A memorial service for Barbara J. Strand, 88, of Ainsworth, Nov. 11, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Barbara Strand died Nov. 2 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include sons Rick Strand and wife Linda of Ainsworth, Roger Strand and wife Judy of Lincoln, Bill Strand of Ainsworth, and Ron Strand of Ainsworth; daughter Barbee Robinson and husband Jack of Fairbury; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters Dolores Mandeville of Imperial, Ruth Rice of Omaha, and Pat Stithem of Clinton, Ark.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Marion Holmberg, 69, of Atkinson, Nov. 7, in the United Methodist Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery near Atkinson. Marion Holmberg died Oct. 31 in her home. Survivors include husband Pat Holmberg of Atkinson; daughters Patty Durre and husband Mike of O'Neill, Michele Tunender and husband Richard of O'Neill, and Cathy Walters and husband Aaron of O'Neill; two grandchildren; brother Neal Lange and wife Joan of Utica, S.D.; and sister-in-law Darlene Krafka and husband Arnold of O'Neill.

* Funeral service for Rosemary Kilmurry, 95, of Atkinson, Nov. 5, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Rosemary Kilmurry died Oct. 30 in her home. Survivors include children Mary Schaaf of Omaha, Patricia Bogus and husband Arnie of St. Paul, Theresa Hultberg and husband John of Garland, Texas, Richard Kilmurry and wife Bonny of Atkinson, Ed Kilmurry and wife Maria of Atkinson, and Jacqueline Kilmurry and friend Alan Nicolaus of Atkinson; son-in-law Richard Schaaf of Omaha; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; sisters Rita Rome of Bellevue and Lois Gutchewsky of Omaha; brother Leonard Troshynski and wife Leona of Guthrie Center, Iowa; sisters-in-law Mary Lou Troshynski of North Platte, and Catherine Allard of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Monsignor Francis Kubart, 92, of Omaha formerly of Atkinson and Stuart, Nov. 4, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Monsignor Francis Kubart died Oct. 30 in his home. Survivors include sister Eva Thompson of Omaha; numerous nieces and nephews; and many fellow priests in the St. John Vienny Residence at Omaha.

* Funeral service for Eugene A. Burdick, 83, of Lakewood, Colo., Nov. 4, at Denver, Colo. Eugene Burdick died Oct. 22 in the St. Anthony’s Hospital at Lakewood. Area survivors include sister Shirley Lentz of Ainsworth; and a niece and nephew.

A memorial service for Raymond Ballard, 88, of Ainsworth formerly of Springview, Nov. 3, in the New Hope Community Church of Springview with inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery near Valentine. Raymond Ballard died Oct. 17 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Lorraine Ballard of Ainsworth; and sons Jim Ballard of Springview, Steve Ballard of Beaverton, Ore., and Scott Ballard of O’Neill.

* Funeral service for Lucille Nelson, 95, of Carroll, Nov. 2, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Wayne with interment in the Elwood Cemetery near Carroll. Lucille Nelson died Oct. 27 in the Careage Campus of Care at Wayne. Survivors include son LeRoy Nelson and wife Trudy of Yankton, S.D.; daughters Shirley Woslager and husband Richard of Carroll, and Pat Brudigan and husband Randy of Ainsworth; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Jackie Ravenscroft, 89, of Valentine, Oct. 29, in the Valentine United Methodist Church with a private family inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Jackie Ravenscroft died Oct. 26 at Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include children Robert Ravenscroft of Lincoln, Jack Ravenscroft of Valentine, Steve Ravenscroft of Hyannis, and Sally Monroe of Sparks.

* Funeral service for Ruth Schaefer, 87, of Valentine, Oct. 28, in the Valentine St. Nicholas Catholic Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Ruth Schaefer died Oct. 26 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include daughters Sandra Jacobsen of Salado, Texas, and Terri Kreycik of Ainsworth; and sister DeEtta Nicholas of Michigan.

* A memorial service for Bill Sokol, 63, of Valentine,  Oct. 27, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Bill Sokol died Sept. 25 at Omaha. Survivors include his wife Janice Sokol of Valentine; daughters Lois McCannand husband Heath, Tonja Critchfield and husband Gordon, Stacy Wilcox, and Jennifer Wilcox; son Patrick Wilcox; and brother Dick Sokol Jr.

* Funeral service for Dorothy M. Hart, 90, of Grand Island formerly of Ainsworth and Valentine, Oct. 24, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Grand Island with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery near Valentine. Dorothy Hart died Oct. 19 in the Golden Living Center – Lakeview at Grand Island. Survivors include sons Stephen Hart and wife Jolene of Savonburg, Kan., and Eugene “Gene” Hart and wife Ann of Creston; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers Thomas Owens and wife Doris of Sparks, Richard Owens and wife Verlee of Sioux City, Iowa, and Max Owens and wife Donna of Eads, Colo.; and sister Harriet Brown of Eads.

* Funeral service for Mike Kash, 79, of Winner, S.D.,  Friday, Oct. 21, in the Winner United Methodist Church with burial in the Winner City Cemetery. Mike Kash died Oct. 16.

* A memorial service for Jean Hoxeng, 83, of Valentine, Oct. 21, in the Valentine United Methodist Church. Jean Hoxeng died Oct. 15 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include her husband Ken Hoxeng of Valentine; son Lonnie Coleman of Valentine; daughter Kim Paxton of Valentine; and sister Audrey Van Derlin.

* Funeral service for Elmer Leroy Kyser, 79, of Austin, Texas, Oct. 21, in the Eagle Lake Funeral Home of Eagle Lake, Texas, with burial in the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus, Texas. Elmer Kyser died Oct. 15 at Columbus, Texas. Survivors include daughters Ellen Kyser Labay and husband Jason of Columbus, Texas, and Leona Kyser Moser and husband David of Wichita Falls, Texas; sons Doug Kyser of Pflugerville, Texas, and Andy Kyser of West Virginia; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother Charlie Kyser of Ainsworth; and sister Elsie Mundorf of Valentine.

* Funeral service for longtime Keya Paha County Sheriff Gary D. Sell, 80, of Springview, Oct. 17, in the Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church with burial in the Winner, S.D., City South Cemetery. Gary Sell died Oct. 11 in his home. Survivors include children Cindy Lackey of Elko, Nev., Connie LeZotte and husband Scott of Rapid City, S.D., Deb Davis and husband Keith of Madison, Dave Sell and wife Mary Kay of Martin, S.D., Merrit Sell of Rapid City, S.D., Kaye Day and husband Larry of Bartlett, and John Sell of Miller, S.D.; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Delores Holmes of Winner, S.D.; brother Donald Sell and wife Mary of Otis, Ore.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Barbara K. Pedersen, 73, of Bassett, Oct. 15, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Barbara Pedersen died Oct. 6 in the Faith Regional Health Services at Norfolk. Survivors include husband Harry Pedersen of Bassett; siblings John Appleman and wife Verna of Johnstown, Robert Appleman and wife Wilma of Johnstown, Linda Black and husband Tom of West Point, and Wanda Major and husband Wayne of Riverton, Wyo.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Ardeth A. Coleman, 92, of Columbus formerly of Ainsworth, Oct. 15, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Ardeth Coleman died Oct. 10 in the Brookstone Acres Nursing Home at Columbus. Survivors include son Larry Coleman of Harrisburg, Pa.; daughter Charlotte Griffith of Columbus; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; foster children Dale Mapes of Long Pine, Frank Mapes of Shamokin, Pa., Sharlene Robinson and husband Kenny of Mead, and Rhonda Swick and husband Kevin of Lincoln; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

Funeral service for Kenny Green, 68, of Valentine, Oct. 15, in the Valentine United Methodist Church with burial at a later date. Kenny Green died Oct. 11 in his home. Survivors include his wife Vicki Green of Valentine; daughter Ashley Koike of Florida; sons Brock Green of Virginia Beach, Va., Toby Green of Omaha, and Jared Green of Portland, Ore.; brother Tom Green of Walton; sister Pat Wiechelman of Valentine; and step-daughter Kelly Morris of Stapleton.

* A memorial service for Lois Pauline Smith, 88, of Ainsworth, Oct. 14, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church. Her ashes will be spread at the Campbell Ranch near Ainsworth at a later date. Lois Smith died Oct. 9 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include children James M. Campbell and wife Nancy of Springview, Larry Campbell of Milford, and Judy J. Rau and husband Doug of Ainsworth; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; step-children Elaine Duden and husband Larry of Ainsworth, Carolyn Davis of Brighton, Colo., John Coleman and wife Jody of Springfield, Mo., and Judy O'Connor and husband Mike of Hemingford; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service for Elaine Ehlers, 98, of Norfolk formerly of Pierce, Oct. 10, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church near Pierce with burial in the Zion East Lutheran Cemetery near Hoskins. Elaine Ehlers died Oct. 6 in the St. Joseph’s Nursing Home at Norfolk. Survivors include son Gerald Ehlers and wife Darlene of Ainsworth; daughter LaJean Moats and husband Larry of Lincoln; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; and brothers Dale Herbolsheimer and wife Elvena of Pierce, and Donrel Herbolsheimer and wife Sandy of Pierce.

* Funeral service for Lowell Minert, 76, of Dunning, Oct. 8, in the Sandhills High School gym at Dunning with burial in the Hawley Flats Cemetery with military rights. Lowell Minert died Sept. 29 in the Kearney Regional Hospital. Survivors include his wife Carol Minert of Dunning; daughter Cindy Simonson and husband JW of Dunning; sons Tim Minert and wife Kim of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Wes Minert and wife Kelly of Fort Collins, Colo.; and seven grandchildren.

A graveside service with military rites for Robert T. Laverty, 82, of Ainsworth, Oct. 5, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Robert Laverty died Sept. 30 in his home. Survivors include sons Robert Laverty of Dallas, Ore., John Laverty of Dallas, Ore., Mark Laverty of Ainsworth, and Eric Laverty of Scottsbluff; three grandchildren; sister Margie St. Germain of Scottsbluff; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Dorothy Jane Goldfuss, 92, of Atkinson, Oct. 1, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Dorothy Goldfuss died Sept. 25 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include daughters Carolyn Sybrant and husband Bill of Bassett, and Lynette Addison and husband Larry of Atkinson; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother Ernie Van Horn and wife Jane of Newport; sisters-in-law Edith Murphy and husband Frank of Stuart, and Betty Goldfuss of Atkinson; and brother-in-law Leonard Goldfuss and wife Mavis of O’Neill.

* A memorial graveside service for Donald Arent, Ella Mae Arent and Randy Arent of Staples, Minn., Oct. 1, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Area relatives include Keevin and Dottie Arent, Calvin and Sherry Goochey, Rick and Connie Goochey, Lavada and Terry McGill, and Vickie and Tom Weins.

A memorial service for Frieda Scholtes, 79, of Ainsworth, Oct. 1, in the Ainsworth Assembly of God Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Frieda Scholtes died Sept. 12 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include sons Charles Scholtes and wife Julie of Lincoln, and James Scholtes and wife Susan of Ainsworth; daughter Lori Onstad and husband Chris of Manhattan, Kan.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters Katharina Berringer of Munich, Germany, Fini Sulzenbacher of Italy, and Ingrid Schneider of Germany; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Dorthy Jean Slattery, 89, of Wickenburg, Ariz., formerly of Newport, Oct. 1, in the Bassett Assembly of God Church. Dorthy Slattery died July 6. Survivors include children Mike Slattery and wife Karen of Mosinee, Wis., Steve Slattery and wife Patti of Wickenburg, Pat Slattery and wife Jeanne of Stuart, Marsha “Lynnie” Stamp of Elk Point, S.D., Rena Koeneke and husband Tim of Wickenburg, Jan Hackett and husband Rod of Wickenburg, Robin Goering of Auburn, and Krista Railsback and husband Jerry of Wickenburg; 31 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Glenda J. Gilliland, 66, of Long Pine, Sept. 30, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Glenda Gilliland died Sept. 25 in the University of Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha. Survivors include children Chris Peters and husband Tim of Norfolk, and Travis Gilliland and wife Stacey of Ainsworth; four granddaughters; sisters Elva Buoy of Long Pine, Ellen Jackson of Bassett, and Maxine Olberding and husband Luvern of Stuart; sisters-in-law Judy McGuire of Valentine, Theresa McGuire of Bowlus, Minn., Jeanne Smith and husband Ken of Ainsworth, Barbara Fullerton and husband Delbert of Gothenburg, and Carole Witt and husband Mike of Valentine; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A graveside service for Dorothy Brown, 92, of Gregory, S.D., Sept. 29, at the Stuart Community Cemetery. Dorothy Brown died Sept. 21.

* A memorial service for Jarolyn Crouse, 68, of Valentine, Sept. 28, in the Valentine United Methodist Church. Jarolyn Crouse died Sept. 23 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include husband Doug Crouse of Valentine; son J.D. Crouse of Colorado, and daughter Cyd Crouse of Colorado.

* A memorial service for Peter A. "Pete" Theisen, 74, of Bassett, Sept. 15, in the Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church with inurnment in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Pete Theisen died Sept. 9 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include children Tom Theisen and wife Karla of Atkinson, Nancy Senn of Bartlett, Judy Hickey of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Sharon Hodges of Granite Falls, N.C.; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Howard Graham, 88, of Valentine, Sept. 14, in the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Howard Graham died Sept. 8 at North Platte. Survivors include his wife Doris Graham of Valentine; and children Carolyn Belville, Gary Graham, Cathy Frauen and Doug Graham.

* Funeral service for Norma Bartlett, 80, of Valentine, Sept. 12, in the Valentine United Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Norma Bartlett died Sept. 6 in her home. Survivors include daughters Lynette Olson of Lincoln, and Bethany Lopez of Valentine; son Michael Bartlett of Chadron; and sisters Delores Castle of Chappell and Carmelita Edwards of Scottsbluff.

* Funeral service for Catherine A. “Katie” Gilg, 91, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Atkinson, Sept. 10, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Katie Gilg died Sept. 2 in the Homestead Village Assisted Living Facility at Pensacola. Survivors include her husband Roy Gilg; children Barbara Huntley and husband Larry of Pensacola, Lynn Nicolich of Pensacola, Kevin Gilg and wife Cheryl of Cantonment, Fla., Paula Schmitt and husband Mike of Dallas, Texas, and David Gilg and wife Shay of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Jean Kaup of Loveland, Colo.; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Charlene Marie Krysl, 76, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Atkinson, Sept. 6, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Charlene Krysl died Sept. 2 in the Sunrise Retirement Home at Sioux City. Survivors include son Mike Krysl and wife Debbie of Sioux City, Iowa; two grandchildren; and brother Eldon “Butch” Deseive and wife Vicki of Atkinson.

* A memorial service for David R. Chase, 70, of Ainsworth, Sept. 3, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with a private family inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Wood Lake. David Chase died Aug. 17 in his home. Survivors include siblings Michael Chase and wife Veda of Crofton, Sharon Osborn of Aurora, Colo., Pearl Hepburn of Lincoln, and Winona Bonacci of Kerrville, Texas; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Esther Braun, 91, of Gregory, S.D., Sept. 3, in the Grace Lutheran Church of Burke, S.D., with burial in the Graceland Cemetery. Esther Braun died Aug. 31 in the Gregory Hospital. Survivors include children Ted Braun and wife Janet, Lucille and husband Ralph, Ron Braun and wife Sharyl, Marvin Braun and wife Julie, and Marlin Braun and wife Sharon; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; siblings Elsie Fode, William Lindwurm, Alvina Wonnenberg, and John Lindwurm; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Rita M. Batenhorst, 85, of Stuart, Sept. 3, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery near Stuart. Rita Batenhorst died Aug. 29 in her home. Survivors include children Dr. Gary Batenhorst and wife Patti of Berlin, Wis., Ronald Batenhorst and wife Chris of Atkinson, David Batenhorst and wife Patty of Stuart, Duane Batenhorst and wife Karen of Dyer, Ind., and Janet Kirstine and husband Jason of Stuart; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and brothers Clarence “Corky” Hamik of Hastings, LaVern Hamik and wife Vangie of Hastings, and Marvin Hamik and wife Ruth Ann of Chappell.

* Funeral service for Lanny Ray Heyden, 73, of Newport, Aug. 29, in the Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church with burial in the Willowdale Cemetery near Newport. Lanny Heyden died Aug. 25 from injuries suffered in an accident near his home north of Newport. Survivors include his wife Sue Heyden of Newport; children Shannon Heyden and wife Suz of Stuart, Stacy Strelow and husband Monte of Bassett, Shawn Heyden and wife Shannon of Bassett, and Lana Arrowsmith and husband John of Bassett; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Arthur V. "Art" Heerten, 96, of Springview, Aug. 27, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites. Art Heerten died Aug. 23 in the Brown County Hospital.  Survivors include his wife Lila Heerten of Springview; children Rod Heerten and wife Debbie of Springview, Ron Heerten and wife Sandra of Springview, Russ Heerten and wife Marci of Springview, and Arletta Childress and husband Dick of Lexington; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Joseph William Kubik Sr., 88, of Stuart, Aug. 26, in Seger Funeral Home of Stuart with military rites conducted by the Stuart American Legion Post. Joseph Kubik Sr. died Aug. 22 in the Faith Regional Health Services at Madison. Survivors include children Fred Kubik and wife Janet of Grand Island, Mary Engelhaupt of Page, Dale Kubik and wife Margaret of Stuart, Carrie Engelhaupt and husband Bill of Spencer, and George Kubik of Norfolk; brother John Kubik of Omaha; 16 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Delores O'Keefe, 89, of Valentine, Aug. 25, in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Delores O'Keefe died Aug. 20 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include son Tim O'Keefe of Valentine, and daughter Tammy Lutter of Valentine.

* A graveside service will be held at a later date for Donald Ray Caldwell, 72, of Stratton, Colo., formerly of Johnstown. Donald Caldwell died Aug. 10 in the University of Colorado Hospital at Aurora, Colo.  Survivors include his wife Pat Caldwell of Stratton; children Dennes, Sara, Michael, Tricia and DeAnna; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; step-mother Thelma Caldwell of Gresham, Ore.; siblings Loraine Evans and husband Chuck of Alliance, Peggy Kuta and husband Jack of Loup City, Shirley Larabee and husband Louie of Ainsworth, Beverly Odea and husband Dave of North Platte, Jay Burrows and wife Carlene of Ainsworth, Bill Burrows and wife Patty of North Platte, Maxine Scarberry of Midland, Texas, George Burrows and wife Tarin of Broken Bow, Russ Caldwell of Gresham, Ore., Kenny Caldwell of Gresham, Shannon Vincelli of Vancouver, Wash., and Carol Stewart and husband Don of Independence, Ore.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

* A private family graveside service for Tiffany Rose Kilmurry-Keith, the infant daughter of Terri Kilmurry and Marquin Keith of Battle Creek, Aug. 15, at the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery near Atkinson. Tiffany Rose Kilmurry-Keith died  Aug. 9, in the Faith Regional Hospital at Madison. Survivors include her parents; brother Jaxon Kilmurry of Battle Creek; grandparents Ed and Maria Kilmurry of Atkinson; great-grandparents Allen and Lavonne Boes of Atkinson, and Rosemary Kilmurry of Atkinson; two uncles and an aunt.

* A celebration of life lunch for Connie L. Summers, 65, of Ainsworth., Aug. 13, in the Ainsworth Congregational United Church of Christ with a private family committal preceding at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Connie Summers died Aug. 7 in her home. Inurnment will be in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Crystal Summers of Long Pine; brother Ernest Summers and wife Judy of Othello, Wash.; sisters Anita Hayes and husband Dick of Clay Center, and Betty Wilson and husband Darrell of Oconto; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Eugene R. Batenhorst, 85, of Stuart, Aug. 13, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Stuart American Legion Post. Eugene Batenhorst died Aug. 8 in his home. Survivors include his wife Rita Batenhorst of Stuart; children Dr. Gary Batenhorst and wife Patti of Berlin, Wis., Ronald Batenhorst and wife Chris of Atkinson, David Batenhorst and wife Patty of Stuart, Duane Batenhorst and wife Karen of Dyer, Ind., and Janet Kirstine and husband Jason of Stuart; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother Michael Batenhorst and wife Elaine of Kearney; sister Maureen Flynn of Sioux Falls, S.D.; sisters-in-law Judy Batenhorst of Plymouth, Mass., and Marvel Jean Corkery of Arizona; and brother-in-law John Keating of Atkinson.

* A graveside service for JoAnn Scripter Sprague, 68, of Dallas, Texas, Aug. 13, at the Woodlawn Cemetery near Atkinson. JoAnn Sprague died Dec. 11, 2015, in the Parkland Hospital at Dallas. Survivors include sons Robert Rossman of Dallas, and Troy Alan Rossman of Dallas; two granddaughters; brother Chuck Scripter of North Platte; and sister Betty Wasson of Ainsworth.

Funeral service for Neil Sandahl, 86, of Wayne, Aug. 12, in the Grace Lutheran Church of Wayne with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery with military rites. Neil Sandahl died Aug. 6 in the Wakefield Health Care Center. Survivors include his wife Bonnie Sandahl of Wayne; children Anita Keys and husband Kerry of Elsmere, Karen Collins and husband Val of Omaha, Margo Sandahl of Stamford, Conn., and Marta Allred and husband Scott of Chesterfield, Mo.; eight grandchildren; sister-in-law Lanora Sorensen of Wayne; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

* Funeral service for Ann Jamison, 92, of O’Neill, Aug. 12, in the Faith Community Church of O’Neill with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery near Springview. Ann Jamison died Aug. 6 in the Golden Living Center at O’Neill.

* Graveside services for Artie W. Heiden, Evelyn A. Baker Heiden, and their son John A. Heiden, Aug. 7, at the Olive Branch Cemetery near Mills with military rights conducted by the American Legion Post 98.

* A memorial service for Marilyn M. Larsen, 81, of Springview, Aug. 6, in the Springview United Methodist Church with inurnment at a later date. Marilyn Larsen died July 25 in the North Platte Care Center. Survivors include husband Norman "Bud" Larsen of Springview; children Roger Larsen and wife Rene of Sturgis, S.D., Rhonda Tracy and husband Todd of Maxwell, Kellie Larsen and significant other Sally Runge of North Platte, and Sherry Wigington and husband Kyle of Colorado Springs, Colo.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Susan Rippen and husband Dick of Mound City, Mo.; brother Gary Willer of Tyler, Texas; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A celebration of life event, with food and a time for sharing, for James H. "Jim" Fuhrman, 64, of Bassett, Aug. 5, in the Bassett American Legion Club. Jim Fuhrman died July 27 at Winner, S.D. Survivors include his wife Jean Fuhrman of Bassett; son Keith Fuhrman and wife Jill of Omaha; four grandchildren; brothers Gary Fuhrman and wife Sharon of Buffalo, Minn., Dave Fuhrman and wife Ellen of Marion, S.D., and RayDean Fuhrman of Madison, Wis.; sister Rita Kaupp and husband David of Gregory, S.D.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Ortha L. Emry, 93, of Ainsworth, Aug. 4, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with a graveside service Aug. 8 in the Valley View Cemetery near Vale, Ore. Ortha Emry died Aug. 1 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include sons Robert Emry and wife Jennifer of Arlington, Va., and Ainsworth, Raleigh Emry and wife Terry of Manchaca, Texas, and Thomas Emry and wife Lori of Boise, Idaho; daughters Ruth Micheel and husband Bill of Ainsworth, and Leona Emry of Kearney; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Bettye Stolcpart, 90, of Newport,  Aug. 3, in the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Bassett with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery near Atkinson. Bettye Stolcpart died July 28 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include sons Randy Stolcpart and wife Linda of Burton, and Rod Stolcpart and wife Lori of Newport; daughter-in-law Suzanne Stolcpart of O'Neill; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister Geraldine DeGroff and husband Don of Atkinson.

* Funeral service for Jerry Beel,  90, of Valentine, Aug. 1, in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Jerry Beel died July 27 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include sons Lorin Beel of Valentine, and John Beel of Gallatine, Mo.; daughters Myki Van Winkle of Wood Lake, and Myndi Beel of Valentine.

* Funeral service for Lyle Henry Davis, 93, of Gretna formerly of Bassett, July 30, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery with military rights. Lyle Davis died July 19 in the Silver Ridge Assisted Living at Gretna. Survivors include children Steve Davis and wife Margaret of Omaha, Rita Parr and husband Doug of Omaha, and Michael Davis and wife Maggie of Omaha; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings Lawrence "Larry" Davis and wife Tina of Colorado Springs, Colo., Audrey Caskey and husband Dale of Bassett, and Lois Stewart and husband Ivan of Valentine; sister-in-law Margaret Davis of Taylor; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Glenn A. Miller, 74, of Crete formerly of Bassett and Newport, July 29, in the Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church with burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites. Glenn Miller died July 25 in the Tabitha Nursing Center at Crete. Survivors include children Julie Kerns and husband Bill of Crete, Jane Miller of Crete, and Curtis Miller of Rockmart, Ga.; two grandchildren; siblings Betty June Hamsa and husband Frank of Dwight, and Melvin Miller and wife Suzie of Lucas, Iowa; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Scott Whitney, 61, of Valentine, July 28, in the Valentine Berean Bible Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Scott Whitney died July 22 at Rapid City, S.D. Survivors include his wife Di Whitney of Valentine; sons Chad Whitney, Troy Burdick, and Sean Burdick; mother Shirley Whitney; sisters Linda Couch, Sharon Ferry, and Janice Whitney; and brother Mike Whitney.

* A graveside service for Betty Ann Camilla Aronson, 88, of Long Pine, July 28, at the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Betty Aronson died July 22 in her home. Survivors include daughters Jane Aronson of Dallas, Texas, and Joan Aronson of Dallas; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister Jean Marie Peterson of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; an aunt, nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Lovera Reber, 91, of Burke, S.D., formerly of Naper, July 28, in the Naper United Church of Christ with burial in the Spotted Tail Cemetery near Jamison. Lovera Reber died July 20 at Lake Andes, S.D.

* Funeral service for Daphyne L. Clark, 80, of Ainsworth, July 27, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery near Springview. Daphyne Clark died July 21 in her home. Survivors include daughters Rhonda Buechle and husband Gene of Johnstown, Randi Stucker and husband Jim of Elm Creek, and Jacki Larsen and husband Lance of Redding, Calif.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings Garth "Buck" Carr and wife Doris of Springview, and Josephine Prentice and husband Harold of Norfolk; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Elaine Kay Nelson, 43, of Bassett, July 26, in the St. Mary's Episcopal Church of Bassett with inurnment at a later date. Elaine Nelson died July 18 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include son Christopher Dunn and wife Tiffany Rae of Bassett; mother Lillian Hullinger of Bassett; mother-in-law Josephine "Jo" Watkins of Easley, S.C.; siblings Alice Covert and husband Bill, Tonnie Ingenello and husband Cosmo, and Lavon Lewis; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Georgia Faye Miller, 98, of Ainsworth, July 25, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Georgia Miller died July 21 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include children James B. Miller and wife Nancy of Torrington, Wyo., David Lee Miller and wife Thelma of Omaha, Sandra Schelm and husband Larry of Ainsworth, and Carole Miller of Torrington, Wyo.; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Gary E. Ammon, 71, of Phoenix, Ariz., July 1, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Gary Ammon died March 21 in the Hospice of the Valley-Sherman Home at Phoenix. Survivors include children Staci Borrousch and husband Ken of Coatsville, Ind., and Scott Ammon and wife Heather of Phoenix; brother Royce Ammon and wife Ruth of Banner County; and four grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Clayton Ritterbush, 90, of Mills, June 29, in the Mills Community Church with burial in the Olive Branch Cemetery near Mills. Clayton Ritterbush died June 24.

* A graveside service for Gary R. Assarsson, 79, of Long Pine, June 28, at the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Gary Assarsson died June 24 in his home. Survivors include his wife Barb Assarsson of Long Pine; son Mike Assarsson and wife Becci of Aberdeen, S.D.; daughters Annette Lehn and husband Mike of Long Pine, and Julie Priest and husband Dave of Long Pine; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother Clifford Assarsson and wife Pauline of Ainsworth; sister Louree Beguin and husband Ernie of Ainsworth; and nieces and nephews.

* A graveside service with military rites for Victor L. Mangelsen, 84, of Ainsworth, June 28, at the Osceola Cemetery. Vic Mangelsen died June 24 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include his wife Diane Mangelsen of Ainsworth; son Carl Mangelsen of Valentine; two grandsons; brother Ed Mangelsen and wife Ann of Centennial, Colo.; sister Betty Cemper of Aurora; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Janice I. Pennington, 79, of Ainsworth, June 28, in the Ainsworth Congregational United Church of Christ with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Jan Pennington died June 22 in her home. Survivors include children Stan Pennington and significant other Renae Glidden of Ainsworth, and Meg Mara of Tucson, Ariz.; one grandson; brother Donald Davison of Ainsworth; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Jerry Lyne DeBolt, 50, of Bassett,  June 27, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Jerry DeBolt died June 23 in the Rock County Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include siblings Bobby DeBolt of Bassett, Mary Hartgrave and husband John of Alliance, Carol Lowe and husband Duskin of Rapid City, S.D., Billy DeBolt of Long Pine, Jimmy DeBolt and wife Angie of Long Pine, Judy Lear and husband Allan of Bassett, Gary DeBolt and special friend Debi of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Valerie Herron and husband Elwood of Ord; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Ruth M. Lutz, 87, of Bassett, June 24, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with inurnment in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Ruth Lutz died June 19 in the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Survivors include her husband Tom Lutz of Bassett; children Mike Lutz and wife Laura of North Platte, Jackie Nagy and husband Dan of Long Pine, Kathy Johnson of Tucson, Ariz., Joel Lutz and wife Judy of Bassett, Diana Shaul of Brighton, Colo., Bobbi Coleman and husband Bryan of Bassett, and Sherri Van Diest of North Platte; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brother Eugene Beutner of Hot Springs, S.D.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Louise S. Jefferis, 82, of Ainsworth, June 24, in the Zion Lutheran Church of Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Louise Jefferis died June 18 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include sons Dewey Jefferis and wife Edith of Ainsworth, Kenny Jefferis of Long Pine, Michael Jefferis and wife Teresa of Ainsworth, and Dennis Jefferis of Casper, Wyo.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother Marvin Skinner of Olney Springs, Colo.; sisters-in-law Sharlene Skinner of Ord, and Doris Graham and husband Howard of Valentine; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Ron Billings, 66, of Valentine, June 20, in the Valentine United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery near Springview. Ron Billings died June 4 at Lincoln. Survivors include his wife Sandy Billings of Valentine; son Coby Billings of Valentine; mother Marilyn Baker and husband Vance of Springview; and brothers Mark Billings of Lincoln, David Billings of Valentine, and Blaine Baker of Papillion.

* Funeral service for Jerome Dopheide, 88, of Butte, Saturday, June 18, in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with burial in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery. Jerome Dopheide died June 14 in the Butte Health Care Center.

* Funeral service for Robert “Bob” Rowan, 88, of Mills, June 18, in the Burke, S.D., Civic Center with burial in the Olive Branch Cemetery near Mills. Bob Rowan died June 13 at Gregory, S.D.

* Funeral service for Walter Shelbourn, 92, of Valentine, June 14, in the Zion Lutheran Church of Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Walter Shelbourn died June 8 at North Platte. Survivors include children Larry Shelbourn, Johnny Ray Shelbourn, Deb Ellis, and Ricky Shelbourn; and brother Jerry Shelbourn.

* A memorial service will be held at a later date for Thomas E. Horobik, 69, of Bassett. Thomas Horobik died June 7 in the Faith Regional Hospital at Norfolk.

* Funeral service for Clyde E. Blake, 89, of Bassett, June 7, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Clyde Blake died June 1 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include wife Darline Blake of Bassett; daughters Connie Hollenbeck and Jim Hanna of Mullen, Linda Maas and husband Ray of Plattsburg, Mo., Vickie Walz and husband Paul of Valentine, Corkie Fox and husband Tony of Bassett; son-in-law Kent Croghan of Bassett; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister Faye Buoy and husband Harry of Bassett; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Arthur O. Chase, 72, of Bellevue, June 6, in the Wood Lake Union Church with inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery with military rites. Arthur Chase died Jan. 21 in the Bryan Medical Center East at Lincoln. Survivors include children Lesa Mayhew and husband Tracy of Colorado Springs, Colo., Lori Bates and husband Clark of Montrose, Colo., and Wayne Chase and wife Teko of Silverdale, Wash.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers David Chase of Ainsworth, and Michael Chase of Crofton; sisters Sharon Osborn of Aurora, Colo., Pearl Hepburn of Lincoln, and Winona Bonacci of Kerrville, Texas; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Edith A. Chase, 91, of Bloomfield formerly of Ainsworth, June 6, in the Wood Lake Union Church with inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Edith Chase died Jan. 5 in the Good Samaritan Society at Bloomfield. Survivors include sons David Chase of Ainsworth, and Michael Chase and wife Veda of Crofton; daughters Sharon Osborn of Aurora, Colo., Pearl Hepburn of Lincoln, and Winona Bonacci of Kerrville, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Donald Duffield Sr., 82, of Johnstown, June 2, in the New Hope Community Church of Springview with burial in the West Norden Cemetery. Donald Duffield died May 29 in the Golden Living Center at Neligh. Survivors include his wife Esther Duffield of Johnstown; children Debbie Duffield of Gillette, Wyo., Cindy Duffield of Springview, Donnie Duffield Jr. of Johnstown, Jerry Duffield of Sparks, and Jason Duffield of Lewellen; and sister Gaynald Larsen of Dallas, Texas.

* Funeral service for Elaine Schorn, 85, of Stuart, May 31, in the Stuart Community Church with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Elaine Schorn died May 10 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include children Margaret Olberding of Stuart, Tim Schorn and wife Ilmira of Vermillion, S.D., and Erin Kitt and husband Scott of Malcolm; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Myrtle B. Sears, 96, of Ainsworth, May 28, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Myrtle Sears died Aug. 24, 2015, in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include sons Rhett Sears and wife Carol of Sun City, Ariz., Dan Sears and wife Barb of Sidney, Robert Sears and wife Diana of Ainsworth, and Ron Sears and wife Gail of Ainsworth; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Fern E. Daniels, 92, of North Platte, May 27, in the Purdum United Church of Christ with inurnment in the Purdum Cemetery. Fern Daniels died March 22.

* Funeral service for Arthur Frasch, 100, of Butte, May 25, in the Butte Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial in the Butte City Cemetery. Arthur Frasch died May 20 in the Butte Healthcare Center.

* A graveside memorial service with military rites for Gilbert D. Hanna, 90, of Johnstown, May 23, at the Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Gil Hanna died May 2 in his home. Survivors include daughter Dixie Zachow and husband Craig of Spokane, Wash.; four grandsons; nieces and nephews, including locally Jeannie Welke and husband Randy of Johnstown; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Gertrude L. "Gert" Shade, 93, of the Ainsworth and Bassett area, May 14, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Gertrude Shade died Dec. 5, 2015, in the Papillion Nebraska Manor. Survivors include daughter Carol Snyder and husband George of Long Pine; sons F.J. Shade and wife Joneen of Omaha, and Jack Shade and wife Charlotte of Eaton Rapids, Mich.; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister Janice Terry of Lincoln; sister-in-law Jean Masters of Lincoln; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

* Funeral service for Helen A. Schmaderer, 98, of Stuart, May 14, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Helen Schmaderer died May 10 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include children Don Schmaderer of Stuart, Mel Schmaderer and wife Linda of St. Paul, Janice Lockmon and husband Gary of Stuart, Marilyn Wallinger and husband Jerry of Stuart, and Arlene Schwaderer and husband Paul of Grand Island; daughter-in-law Kathy Schmaderer of Sioux Falls, S.D.; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Pete Schmaderer and wife Marge of Atkinson; sister-in-law Loretta Muhs of West Point; and nieces and nephews.

* A graveside memorial service for Betty June Swanson, 92, of Loup City, May 14, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Betty Swanson died Sept. 6, 2015, in the Rose Lane Home at Loup City. Survivors include son Ron Swanson and wife Robin of Loup City; daughter Susan Swanson of Corpus Christi, Texas; and two grandsons.

* A graveside service for Arthur D. McDaniel Sr., 80, of Clearwater, May 13, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Arthur McDaniel died May 8 in the Antelope Memorial Hospital at Neligh. Survivors include children Arthur Dwaine McDaniel Jr. and wife Phoebe of Ainsworth, Christina Kopejtka and husband Frank of Clearwater, Julyn Figgins and husband Don of Belgrade, Mont., and Jessica McDaniel of Madison; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Lois Titus of Springview; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Doris May Vogel, 90, of Stuart, May 10, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Doris Vogel died May 6 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include children Everett Vogel and Carol Ries of Stuart, Greg Vogel and wife Roma of Atkinson, John Vogel and wife Chris of Atkinson, Carol Cruise of O’Neill, Phil Vogel and wife Sarah of Omaha, Kristi Cobb and husband Kelly of Omaha, and Laurie Meuret and husband Jim of Brunswick; 27 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Kathryn "Katy" Burt, 95, of Bassett, May 9, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Katy Burt died May 2 in the Rock County Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include son Dr. Andrew Burt and wife Tina of San Rafael, Calif.; one granddaughter; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial graveside service for Joyce G. Songer, 79, of Bassett, May 7, at the Colome Cemetery near Colome, S.D. Joyce Songer died April 26 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include children Joseph Ronfeldt and wife Roberta of Corning, Iowa, Katherine Ann Ronfeldt of Denver, Colo., Stanley Glen Ronfeldt of Washington, Rebecca Sue Baldwin of Red Oak, Iowa, Connie Jean Ball of Arizona, Robert Carl Johnston and fiance Amy Sheets of Rapid City, S.D., and Raymond Songer of Wisner; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; sister Melba Schilling of Winner, S.D.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A Private Graveside Memorial Service for Evelyn A. Kidd, 75, of Long Pine, May 7, at the Ainsworth Cemetery.  Evelyn Kidd died May 3 in the Rock County Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include sons Gary Pike of Long Pine, and Kim Pike and wife Priscilla of Long Pine, nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister Betty Killion and husband Ray of Wheatland, Wyo.; and nieces, nephews and other family members. 

* Funeral service for Martin J. Miksch, 86, of Stuart, May 7, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Church with military rites. Martin Miksch died May 3 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include wife Marilyn; sons Marvin Miksch and wife Christine of Stuart, Randy Miksch and wife Rhonda of Stuart, and Brian Miksch of Stuart; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother Bob Miksch and wife Phyllis of Stuart; and sisters Annie Bott of Hastings, and Lorene Trausch of Roseland. 

* Funeral service for Aurelia C. Krull, 92, of Ainsworth, May 6, in the Zion Lutheran Church of Ainsworth with burial in the German Valley Cemetery near Brewster. Aurelia Krull died May 1 in the Burwell Community Memorial Health Center. Survivors include children Susetta Almonrode and husband Roger of Friona, Texas, Ruth Downs and husband Wendel of Mansfield, Mo., Joyce Harp of Ainsworth, Mark Schneidereit of Booker, Texas, and Karen Rooney and husband Bob of Brewster; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; three step-children; eight step-grandchildren; sisters Lorraine Mommens of Omaha, and Arlene Maas of Williamsburg, Iowa; step-brothers Gary Niemeier of DeWitt, Don Niemeier of Juniata, and Richard Niemeier of Fairbury; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

A graveside service with military rites for Emily Francine Leonard, 96, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Garrison, N.D., May 6, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Emily Leonard died Feb. 22 in her home at Houston. Survivors include sons Jim Leonard of Portland, Ore., and Bruce Leonard of Houston, Texas; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Dale E. North, 95, of Long Pine, May 3, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine with military rites. Dale North died April 30 in the Good Samaritan Society at Atkinson. Survivors include his wife Ethel North of Long Pine; son Ed North and wife Shari of O'Neill; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for John Loren "Sawdust" Hofeldt, 76, of Ainsworth, April 30, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth. Loren Hofeldt died April 23 in his home. Survivors include daughters Yvon Burtz and husband Wade of Winner, S.D., Joan Burnham and husband Brian of Winner, and Ruth Novotny and husband Glen of Winner; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister June Freilinger of Monona, Iowa; special friend Alice Prososki of Ainsworth; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for M. Margaret "Maggie" Buoy, 80, of Bassett, April 28, in the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Bassett with burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Maggie Buoy died April 25 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include daughter Roxanne Powers and husband Tom of Fort Collins, Colo.; sons Mervin Buoy and wife Jan of Bassett, Roger Buoy and wife Carol of Kearney, and Mark Buoy and wife Julie of North Platte; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Sylva Dixon of Burwell, Elva Buoy of Long Pine, Kathy Buoy of Park City, Kan., and Lynn Strelow of Bassett; brother-in-law Harry Buoy and wife Faye of Bassett; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Elwin W. "Jones" Davis, 92, of Long Pine, April 28, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine with military rites. Jones Davis died April 24 in the Golden Living Center Grand Island Lake View at Grand Island. Survivors include daughter-in-law Leolla Davis of Palmer; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Leona Mary Kubart, 95, of Atkinson, April 28, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Leona Kubart died April 22 in the Rock County Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include son James Kubart and wife Pam of Atkinson; three grandchildren; and sister-in-law Dorothy Kubart of Atkinson.

* Funeral service for LoRee Thornton, 68, of Bladen, April 25, in the Bladen United Methodist Church with interment in the East Lawn Cemetery. LoRee Thornton died April 20 in the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital at Hastings. Survivors include her husband Johnny Thornton of Bladen; children Todd Thornton and wife Loreece of Long Pine, Chad Thornton and wife Glenda of Orlando, Fla., and Michelle Sterup and husband Darin of Osceola; seven grandchildren; sister Verna Coxbill of Lincoln; brother Paul Duey and wife Peggy of Aurora; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Kenneth Osborne, 79, of Valentine, April 23, in the Valentine Berean Church with burial at a later date. Kenneth Osborne died April 17 in his home. Survivors include sons Danny Osborne of Scotland, S.D., and Cody Osborne of Mesa, Ariz.

* A graveside service for Anna Sare, 87, of Spencer, April 22, at the Spencer National Cemetery. Anna Sare died April 17 in the Golden Living Center at O'Neill.

* Funeral service for Ann Miller, 92, of Spencer, April 22, in the Spencer Our Savior Lutheran Church with burial in the Spencer National Cemetery. Ann Miller died April 19 in the Golden Living Center at O’Neill.

* A memorial service for Gladys Fredrickson, 83, of Spencer, April 16, in the Trinity Lutheran Church of Bristow. Gladys Fredrickson died April 6 in her home.

* A memorial service for Lynn E. Moore, 82, of Long Pine, April 16, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church with inurnment in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine with military rites. Lynn Moore died April 8 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident west of Bassett. Survivors include his wife Mary Lou Moore of Long Pine; children Betty Thompson and husband Dick of Eagle, Jerry Moore and wife Kim of Lincoln, and Myron Moore of Long Island, New York; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother Harry Moore and wife LaWanda of Parker, Colo.; sisters Lois Wade and husband Sheldon of Alliance, Clara Roundtree of Scurry, Texas, Carol Birkey of Bonnie Lake, Wash., and Ardath Sydor of Langley, British Columbia, Canada; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Louise Babl, 92, of Stuart, April 16, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Louise Babl died April 12 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include sons Paul Babl Jr. and wife Linda of Lincoln, and Gary Babl and wife Helen of Hermosa, S.D.; daughters Carol Olson and husband Jim of Oshkosh, Mary Babl and husband Scott James of West Point, Paula Chamberlain of Lincoln, Julie Iverson and husband Scot of Bassett, Karen Holder and husband Dwain of Jackson, Tenn., and Kim Wallinger and husband Jeff of Stuart; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and brothers Alfred Schneider and wife Fern of Pierce, and Victor Schneider and wife Candy of Captain Cook, Hawaii.

* Funeral service for Katherine J. DeBolt, 80, of Bassett, April 15, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Katherine DeBolt died April 11 in the Rock County Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include sons Bobby DeBolt of Bassett, Billy DeBolt of Long Pine, Jimmy DeBolt and wife Angie of Long Pine, Jerry DeBolt of Bassett, and Gary DeBolt and special friend Debi of Sioux Falls, S.D.; daughters Mary Hartgrave and husband John of Alliance, Carol Lowe and husband Duskin of Rapid City, S.D., Judy Lear and husband Allan of Bassett, and Valerie Herron and husband Elwood of Ord; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers Albert Seadore and wife Lois of Callaway, and Raymond Seadore of Callaway; sisters Margie Seadore of Callaway, and Shirley Hitchcock and husband Gordon of Ainsworth; sister-in-law Margaret Seadore of Long Pine; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Charles Orval “Duff” Smith, 89, of Hemingford, April 15, in the Hemingford Congregational Church with burial in the Hemingford Cemetery with military rites. Duff Smith died April 12 in the Highland Park Care Center at Alliance. Survivors include his wife Lois Smith of Hemingford; daughter Judy O’Connor and husband Mike of Morrill; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; and step-children Jim Campbell and wife Nancy of Long Pine, Judy Rau and husband Doug of Ainsworth, and Larry Campbell of Milford.

* Funeral service for Avis M. Hutton, 92, of Bassett, April 14, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Avis Hutton died April 9 in the Good Samaritan Society at Atkinson. Survivors include special friend Dick McCall of Bassett; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Mildred Richter, 96, of Spencer, April 12, in the Spencer St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Mildred Richter died April 6 in the CHI Hospice House of Omaha.

* Word has been received of the death of Frank Larsen, 69, of Valentine. Frank Larsen died April 6 in the Pine View Good Samaritan Center. No service will be held. Burial will be held at a later date in the Mount Hope Cemetery near Valentine. Survivors include daughters Shelley Pier of Valentine, and Christy Bible of Sacramento, Calif.; and sister Judy Fueston of Papillion.

* Word has been received of the death of Dr. Alfred Dean Gilg, 85, of Long Pine. Dean "Doc" Gilg died April 4 in the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Cremation has taken place and, at Doc's request, no formal service will be held. Survivors include sons Doug Gilg and wife Betty of Powell, Ohio, Dan Gilg of Phoenix, Ariz., and Greg Gilg and wife Julie of Gothenburg; grandchildren and other family members.

* A celebration of life service for Jean Marie Forsch, 68, of Spencer, April 9, in the Our Savior Lutheran Church of Spencer. Jean Forsch died March 31.

* A celebration of life service for Jesse Joe Pankowski, 27, of Johnson Lake formerly of Ainsworth, April 8, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with inurnment in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Jesse Pankowski died April 1 in his aunt’s home at Johnson Lake. Survivors include his parents Doug and Cathie Pankowski of Ainsworth; brother Tucker Pankowski and wife Tari Jo of Custer, S.D.; three nieces; one nephew; grandparents Joe and Jann Pankowski of Bridgeport, and Wyona Marx of Brighton, Colo.; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

* A graveside service for Pauline Lanz, 88, formerly of Newport and Gregory, S.D., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7 at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Pauline Lanz died March 1 in The Ambassador at Lincoln. Survivors include son Steve Lanz and wife Teresa of Lincoln; daughter Sharon Kappelman of Lincoln; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Wayne G. "Bud" Simons, 84, of Springview, April 7, in the Springview New Hope Community Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery with military rites performed by the Springview American Legion Post. Bud Simons died April 2 in the Winner Regional Hospital at Winner, S.D. Survivors include children Doreen Tucker and husband Ed of Springtown, Texas, David Simons and wife Brinda of Winner, S.D., and Dawn Simons of Millard; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters Catherine Billings of Valentine, Evelyn Kinzer of Gregory, S.D., and Eunice Delfs of Chamberlain, S.D.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Verle “Bud” Kreitman, 84, of Bassett, April 4, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery with military rites provided by the Stuart and Bassett American Legion Posts. Bud Kreitman died April 1 in the Brown County Hospital at Ainsworth. Survivors include his wife Vera Kreitman of Bassett; Steven Kreitman of Bassett and Michael Kreitman and wife Deanna of Bassett; and one grandson.

* Funeral service for Phyllis Black, 87, of Spencer, April 2, in the Our Savior Lutheran Church of Spencer with burial in the Union Cemetery. Phyllis Black died March 29 in the Butte Health Care Center.

* Funeral service for Helen M. Ramm, 90, of Stuart, March 28, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Helen Ramm died March 22 in Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include sons Jim Ramm and Diane of Atkinson, Bill Ramm and wife Jane of Chadron, and Jon Ramm of Stuart; daughter-in-law Rose Ramm of Stuart; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Arvilla Kenaston, 81, of Springview, March 26, in the New Apostolic Church of Ainsworth. Arvilla Kenaston died March 6 in the Valley View Senior Living Center at Ord. Survivors include son Roger Kenaston and wife Sharon of Lyons; daughter Vanessa Kenaston of Springview; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister Marlene Arent and husband Robert of Nampa, Idaho; and numerous other family members.

* Funeral service for Gerald D. Fahrenholz, 82, of Stuart, March 19, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery with military rites provided by the Stuart American Legion Post. Gerald Fahrenholz died March 15 in Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include his wife Alice Fahrenholz of Stuart; children Randy Fahrenholz and wife Jacque of O’Neill, Marsha Osborn and husband Rusty of Cody, Cheryl Rentschler and husband Mike of Atkinson, Carl Fahrenholz and wife Theresa of Stuart, Linda Ramold of Norfolk, Jerry Fahrenholz and wife Paulette of Stuart, and Nancy Kratz and husband Mike of Atkinson; 26 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister Jean Truman of O’Neill.

* A memorial service for George David Geib Jr., 91, of Bassett, March 12, in the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Bassett. George Geib died March 5 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include his wife Lucille “Lucy” Geib of O’Neill; daughter Sandy Benson and husband Barry of Riverview; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Marie Griffin of Camarillo, Calif.; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Gary Arthur Greder, 76, of North Platte, March 11, in the North Platte First United Methodist Church with burial in the Wood Lake Cemetery. Gary Greder died March 5 in the Great Plains Health Center at North Platte. Survivors include his wife Doris Greder of North Platte; children Paige Maassen and husband Brian of Hershey, Gregory Greder and wife Tezra of Lincoln, and Grant Greder and wife Sarah of Lincoln; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister Karen Johnson and husband Brent of Johnstown; sisters-in-law Sharon Stombaugh and husband Jay of Lexington, and Louis Knoedler of Camarillo, Calif.; brother-in-law Jim Best of Lakewood, Colo.; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

* Funeral service for Robert Westlake Hendricks, 82, of Atkinson, March 10, in the Faith Wesleyan Church of Atkinson with burial in the Joy Cemetery north of O’Neill at a later date. Robert Hendricks died March 5 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Hendricks of Atkinson; children Becky Woods and husband Larry of Chambers, Bob Hendricks and wife Rhonda of Marshalltown, La., Rick Hendricks and wife Nancy of Atkinson, and Rhonda Dunn of Derby, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Markita Klinger of Atkinson; and brothers Leon Hendricks and wife Millie of Wamego, Kan., and Arlin Hendricks and wife Linda of Atkinson.

* Funeral service for Amanda Dawn “Mandy” Stahl, 33, of Ainsworth, March 9, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Mandy Stahl died March 5 in the University of Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha. Survivors include her parents John and Beverly Stahl of Ainsworth; sister Kendra Sibbernsen and husband Michael of Papillion; two nephews; and aunts uncles, cousins and other family members.

* A memorial service will be held at a later date for Ellen Elizabeth Darlington Busch, 90, of Midland, Texas, formerly of Long Pine. Ellen Busch died Feb. 28 at Midland. Survivors include son Steve Busch and wife Kim of Midland, and John Busch and wife Mary of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Theona A. "Toni" Andersen, 101, of Ainsworth, March 5, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Toni Andersen died Feb. 25 in the Parkside Manor of Stuart. Survivors include her husband Elmer Andersen of Ainsworth; children Martha Rasmussen of Ainsworth, Carol Noecker and husband Charley of Sierra Madre, Calif., John Rasmussen of Denver, Colo., Jerry Anderson and wife Anne of Oakland, Calif., Susan Grindheim and husband Neil of Colorado Springs, Colo., Nancy Campbell and husband Jim of Long Pine, Carl Anderson and wife Pam of Omaha, Dale Anderson of Salida, Colo., and Jane Lanz and husband Mark of Ainsworth; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Billy Schneidereit, 84, of Cozad formerly of Brewster, March 3, in the German Valley Lutheran Church north of Brewster with burial in the German Valley Cemetery. Billy Schneidereit died Feb. 26 in the Golden Living Center at Cozad.

* Funeral service for Wilford A. Leach, 91, of Ainsworth, March 2, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites. Wilford Leach died Feb. 26 in the Sutton Community Home at Sutton. Survivors include his wife Doris Leach of Ainsworth; sons Jerry Leach and wife Karen of Sutton, Gary Leach and wife Phyllis of Ainsworth, Lanny Leach and wife Kahy of Elk Creek, Calif., and Bert Leach and wife Gina of Sutton; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; twin sister Winifred "Winnie" Walz of Ainsworth; sister Jean Hounshell of San Clemente, Calif.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Marilyn Remter, 84, of Spencer, March 1, in the Spencer Our Savior Lutheran Church with burial in the Union Cemetery near Spencer. Marilyn Remter died Feb. 24 in the Avera St. Anthony's Hospital at O'Neill.

* A graveside memorial service for Steven D. Houghton, 59, of Bassett, will be held at a later date in the Cleon Township Cemetery at Copemish, Mich. Steven Houghton died Feb. 25 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include his mother Sandra “Sandy” Houghton of Thompsonville, Mich.; partner Charles Fuller of Bassett; brothers Gordon Houghton and wife Roxann of Lake Ann, Mich., Eugene Houghton and wife Melody of Portland, Ore., and Mark Houghton and wife Anita of Mears, Mich.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Kenneth Riha, 85, of Spencer, Feb. 29, in the Spencer Immanuel Lutheran Church with military rites provided by the Spencer American Legion Post and burial at a later date. Kenneth Riha died Feb. 23 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart.

* A memorial service will be held Memorial Day weekend at Scottsdale, Ariz., for Delores Ann Reitz Talbot, 73, of Scottsdale formerly of Ainsworth. Delores Talbot died Feb. 1 at Scottsdale. Survivors include daughters GayLin Tutnick and husband Joel, Deanne Matheny, Joy Talbot, and Lila Talbot, all of Arizona, and Tina Rothrock of Indiana; sons Tim Talbot and wife Lisa of Colorado, Greg Talbot and wife Lydia of New Mexico, and Danny Talbot of Arizona; nine grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sisters Peggy Scollin, and Betty Pearce.

* A graveside service with military rites for Duane L. Mauch, 94, of Sun City, Ariz., Feb. 24, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Duane Mauch died Feb. 13 in his home. Survivors include children Sharon Mercure and husband Norris of Clarinda, Iowa, David Mauch and wife Robin of Grand Junction, Colo., and Robin Butcher and husband William of Kinderhook, N.Y.; numerous grandchildren great-grandchildren; sister Viona Liest of Citrus Heights, Calif.; step-brother Walter Mauch and wife Connie of Ainsworth; and nieces nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Thomas Wayne Nelson, 57, of Bassett, Feb. 22, in the Bassett St. Mary's Episcopal Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites. Tom Nelson died Feb. 16 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Elaine Nelson of Bassett; step-son Christopher Dunn and wife Tiffany Rae of Muir, Mich.; mother Josphine "Jo" Watkins of South Carolina; mother-in-law Lillian Hullinger of Bassett; sister Peggy Meyers and husband Ted of South Carolina; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial Mass for Mary E. Kent, 92, of Ainsworth, Feb. 20, in the Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites provided by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Mary Kent died Dec. 30, 2015, in her home. Survivors include niece Marilyn Byrne and husband Bill of Bryan, Texas; and friends David "Rocky" Johnson and wife Cheryl of Edgewood, N.M., and Shari Luther and husband Wes of Ainsworth.

* Funeral service for Gerald "Jack" Reiman, 83, of Butte, Feb. 20, in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Butte with burial in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery with military rites provided by the American Legion Post 51. Jack Reiman died Feb. 17 in the Butte Health Care Center.

* Word has been received of the death of Ella Mae Arent, 79, of Staples, Minn. Ella Arent died Feb. 4 in her home. A private family service will be held at a later date. Survivors include children Perry Arent and wife Tricia, Carol Arent, Phillip Arent, Dianna Thurlow and husband Jeff, and Randy Arent; four grandchildren; sisters Vickie Weins and husband Tom, LaVada McGill and husband Terry; brothers Calvin Goochey and wife Sherry, and Rick Goochey and wife Connie; brother- and sister-in-law Keevin Arent and wife Dottie; and nieces and nephews.

* Word has been received of the death of Jerold W. “Jerry” Dannatt of Haigler formerly of Ainsworth. Jerry Dannatt died Feb. 2 in the North Platte Care Center. A private burial will be held at a later date. Survivors include Patricia Dannatt of North Platte; and sons Bruce Dannatt of Ainsworth, Bryan Dannatt of Wauneta, Blair Dannatt of North Platte, and Brett Dannatt of Omaha.

* Funeral service for James. R. Walton, 84, of Ainsworth, Feb. 4, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Jim Walton died Feb. 1 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Ginger Walton of Ainsworth; children Pam Luna and husband Roman of Des Moines, Iowa, and Lori Cason of Des Moines; son-in-law Paul Chapman Jr. of Des Moines; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; step-children Allan Jones of Yankton, S.D., and Angela Teten and husband Mark of Talmage; seven step-grandchildren and one step-great-granddaughter; sisters Judy Cole of Ainsworth and Shirley Crone of Ainsworth; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Wayne L. Iverson, 89, of Bassett, Feb. 1, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites provided by the Bassett American Legion Post 123. Wayne Iverson died Jan. 28 in the Rock County Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include children Linda Hutton and husband Mike of Sioux City, Iowa, Terri Jo Hansen and husband Scott of Rice, Minn., Scot Iverson and wife Julie of Bassett, and Tina Schearer and husband Mike of Blue Springs, Mo.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Lois Zlomke of Omaha; brother Keith "Bud" Iverson of Phoenix, Ariz.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Timothy Clifton Peterson, 58, of Stuart, Jan. 27, in the Atkinson Community Center with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery near Atkinson. Timothy Peterson died Jan. 22 in his home. Survivors include his wife Linda Peterson of Stuart; sons Willie Peterson and Tish Gardner of Stuart, and Kirk Peterson of Stuart; two grandchildren; sister Mary Bye of Minnesota; and brothers Charley Peterson of Atkinson, and Jerry Peterson and wife Annie of Harrisburg, S.D.

* Funeral service for Maj. Troy Donn Wayman, 44, of Nolanville, Texas, a 1989 graduate of Ainsworth High School, Jan. 27, in the Harker Heights Trinity Baptist Church with burial in the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery near Killeen, Texas. Troy Wayman died Jan. 16. Survivors include his wife Ruby Wayman of Nolanville; step-parents Charles and Teresa Percival of Ainsworth; step-siblings Tami Cook and husband Jerry of Texas, Mike Percival of Lincoln, and Jennifer Fiesterman and husband Troy of Winner, S.D.; and several aunts, uncles and other family members.

* Funeral service for Warren Horner, 57, of Rose., Jan. 23, in the Bassett United Methodist Chruch with burial in the Duff Cemetery near Rose. Warren Horner died Jan. 17 in his home near Rose. Survivors include sisters Velda Klooz and husband Jim of Purdum, Carolyn Clark and husband Stan of Long Pine, Teresa Brauser and husband Larry of Fort Collins, Colo., Joyce Grinder and husband Dr. Brian of Cheney, Wash., Mary Boehm and husband Tom of Elbing, Kan., Rachel Busenitz and husband Gordon of Newton, Kan., and Genia Entz and husband James of Benton, Kan.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Jim Lutter, 83, of Valentine, Jan. 22, in the Valentine St. Nicholas Catholic Church with burial at a later date. Jim Lutter died Jan. 18 in the Cherry County Hospital at Valentine. Survivors include his wife Margaret Lutter of Valentine; sons William Lutter of Elizabeth, Colo., and Richard Lutter of Bennington; and daughters Patricia Dawson of Idaho, Theresa Gothard of Hope, N.M., Priscilla Baalhorn of Casper, Wyo., and Mary Mercure of Valentine.

* Funeral service for Vera Adkinson, 97, of Gregory, S.D., formerly of Mills, Jan. 20, in the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Gregory with burial in the Olive Branch Cemetery near Mills. Vera Adkinson died Jan. 14 in the Avera Rosebud County Care Center at Gregory.

* Funeral service for Sharon Prewitt, 80, of Atkinson, Jan. 20, in the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Sharon Prewitt died Jan. 15. Survivors include children Lori Krysl and husband Mike of Atkinson, Jerry Prewitt and wife Natalie of Atkinson, and Tracy Rupp and husband Dave of North Platte; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Donald R. Caudill, 64, of Ainsworth, Jan. 16, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church with inurnment at a later date in the Buxton Cemetery at Buxton, Ore. Donald Caudill died Jan. 4 in the Ron and Carol Cope Heart Center at Kearney. Survivors include his wife Carol Caudill of Ainsworth; son Shawn Caudill of Forest Grove, Ore.; four grandchildren; mother Geraldine Caudill of Helena, Mont.; brothers Gary Caudill of Anchorage, Alaska; Bucky Caudill and special friend Julia of Tanasbourne, Ore., and Ray Caudill and wife Robin of Unalakleet, Alaska; sister Glenna Cooley of Helena, Mont.; brothers-in-law David Lehn and wife Treva of Kearney, and Junior Lehn of Forest Grove, Ore.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Melva L. Fletcher, 88, of Bassett, Jan. 14, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Melva Fletcher died Jan. 11 in the Rock County Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include children Lana Pfeifer and husband Don of Bassett, Kent Fletcher and wife Jody of Shelton, and Monte Fletcher and wife Mary of Spencer; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother Kim Cords and wife Jackie of Ravenna; brother-in-law Donald Fletcher and wife Geri of Gibbon; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Hobart Lee “Toby” Watts, 80, of Omaha formerly of Ainsworth, Jan. 14, in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel of Fremont with a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 30 at the Ainsworth South Cemetery. Toby Watts died Jan. 6 in the Saunders Medical Center at Wahoo. Survivors include children Gerald Watts and wife Diane of Ainsworth, Sherry Mason and husband Fred of Cedar Bluffs, Hobart Watts and wife Lolita of Kearney, and Mildred Donner and husband Dallas of Cozad; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings Dudley Watts of Lake Placid, Fla., Jerry Watts of Wahoo, Jeanette Neal and husband Jim of Las Vegas, Nev., and Helen Lewis of Maryland; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Edith A. Chase, 91, of Ainsworth, will be held at a later date. Edith Chase died Jan. 5 in the Good Samaritan Society at Bloomfield. Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth is in charge of arrangements.

* A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mary E. Kent, 92, of Ainsworth. Mary Kent died recently in her home. Survivors include niece Marilyn Byrne and husband Bill of Bryan, Texas; and special friends David "Rocky" and Cheryl Johnson of Edgewood, N.M., and Wes and Shari Luther of Ainsworth. Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral service for Kay Bennett, 86, of Valentine, Jan. 6, in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery near Valentine. Kay Bennett died Jan. 1 near York. Survivors include children Stephanie Buechle-Calabrese of Antioch, Ill., Ginny Terry of North Augusta, S.C., and John Bennett of York; and brother Cecil Crowe of Pueblo, Colo.

Funeral service for James A. "Jim" Omer, 59, of Norfolk, Jan. 6, in the Stonacek Funeral Chapel of Norfolk with burial in the Fullerton Cemetery with military rites provided by the Fred Philbrick American Legion Post 151 of Fullerton. Jim Omer died Jan. 1 in the Countryside Home at Madison.

* A memorial service for Shirley Mae Davis, 79, of Ainsworth, Jan. 4, in the Ainsworth Congregational United Church of Christ with inurnment in the East Park Cemetery. Shirley Davis died Dec. 29 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include daughters Rhonda See and husband Bill of Ainsworth, and Nadine Little and husband Rick of Omaha; four grandsons; one great-granddaughter; sister Ruby Penhero of Pomona, Calif.; brother-in-law Harold Amick of Chesterfield, Ind.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A graveside service for Ruth Elaine Fox, 81, of Bassett, Jan. 2, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Ruth Fox died Dec. 29 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include sons Tim Fox of Bassett, and Tony Fox and wife Corky of Bassett; daughters Donna Billings and husband Dave of Valentine, and Brenda Magary and husband Roger of Ainsworth; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.