* Funeral service for Dora Johnson, 89, of Elwood formerly of Long Pine, Jan. 6, in Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow with burial in the Grand View Cemetery near Long Pine. Dora Johnson died Dec. 28 in the Elwood Care Center. Survivors include daughters Gwendolyn Stoll and husband Scott of Elwood, Benita Hahn and husband Bob of Lincoln, and Lori Shipferling and husband David of Lincoln; son Glenn Johnson and wife Kristy of Ainsworth; three step-children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Marcia Elliott of Casper, Wyo.; sister-in-law Lorraine Larson of Stanton, Iowa; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Henry Roger Dobrovolny, 74, of Atkinson, Jan. 5, in the Atkinson Presbyterian Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Henry Dobrovolny died Dec. 31 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill. Survivors include daughter Mary Beth Dobrovolny of Atkinson; brother Stan Dobrovolny and wife Betty of Atkinson; sisters Delores Burgess of North Platte, Shirley Shald of Stuart, Nadine Sammons of Atkinson, Gloria Ritchey of Valentine, Joyce Beelaert and husband Bob of Page, and Bonnie Phillips of Valentine; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Catherine Billings, 90, of Valentine, Jan. 5, in the Springview United Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Catherine Billings died Dec. 30 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include daughter Louise Keogh of Springview; and sisters Eunice Delf of Chamberlain, S.D., and Evelyn Kinzer of Gregory, S.D.

* Funeral service for Erma Cecelia Denny, 91, of Long Pine, Dec. 30, in the St. Pius X Catholic Church of Ainsworth with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Erma Denny died Dec. 27 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include son Gerald Denny and wife Theresa of Long Pine; daughters Margie Cosgrove and husband Tom of Long Pine, Judy Frew of Ainsworth, and Cathy Cole and husband Glen of Long Pine; son-in-law Gary Kelly of Ainsworth; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother Henry Sass of Deming, N.M.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Aaron Lee King, 51, of Stuart, Dec. 29, in the Stuart Community Church with burial at a later date in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Aaron King died Dec. 25 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill. Survivors include his wife Tara King of Stuart; daughter Alyssa King of Stuart; and brothers Terry King and wife Diane of Lincoln, Steve King and wife Luise of Gillette, Wyo., Denis Dvorak and wife Lisa of Cumming, Ga., and Faron King and wife Joleen of Stuart.

* A graveside memorial service for Anita M. Biltoft, 32, of Ainsworth, Dec. 26, at the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Anita Biltoft died Dec. 19 in her home. Survivors include her step-mother Mary Biltoft of Long Pine; significant other Steve Cole of Ainsworth; children Allison Cole, Daniel Cole and Cassandra Cole of Long Pine; sisters Tonda Biltoft of Ainsworth, Fay Potter and husband John of Coldwater, Mich., Jamie Biltoft of Ainsworth, Mary Lynn Tunender of Long Pine, Angela Beed and husband Marvin of Fullerton, Jeri Biltoft of Ainsworth, and Franki Biltoft and significant other John Saltzman of Pierz, Minn.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A celebration of life service for Larry L. “Flash” McConnell, 71, of Fremont formerly of Ainsworth, Dec. 22, in the Moser Memorial Chapel at Fremont. Larry McConnell died Dec. 14 in his home. Survivors include sons Sean McConnell of Carver, Minn., Chester McConnell of Falls City, Jason McConnell of Arlington, Texas, and Colby Christensen of Maxwell; 10 grandchildren; sister Carolyn Jones of Ainsworth; nephews and other family members.

* A graveside service for Susanne L. “Susie” Reece, 85, of Ainsworth, Dec. 20, at the Glendale Cemetery near Crawford. Susie Reece died Dec. 13 in the Kearney Regional Medical Center. Survivors include daughters Arlynne Reece of Ainsworth, Carolyn Essink and husband Mike of Waverly, Rosie Fernau and husband Jerry of Ainsworth, and Mollee Reece and Karl Weichman of Kearney; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-granddaughters; brother Donald Mack and wife Betty of Harrison; sister Linka Skjonhaug of Brighton, Colo.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Christopher Jon Gudgel, 49, of Ainsworth, Dec. 20, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Chris Gudgel died Dec. 13 in Ainsworth. Survivors include parents Willard and Judith Gudgel of Ainsworth; daughter Lily Gudgel of Ainsworth; sisters Jennifer Getson of Loveland, Colo., Melanie Gudgel of Loveland, and Angela Mickler and husband James of Greenfield, Ind.; and nieces, a nephew, a great-nephew and other family members.

* A memorial service for Freda E. Hinrichs, 95, of Ainsworth, Dec. 16, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Freda Hinrichs died Dec. 3 in her home. Survivors include children Carol Schelm of Atlanta, Ga., Craig Hinrichs and wife Ann of Oxford, Ohio, Curtis Hinrichs and wife Jenny of San Diego, Calif., Corvin Hinrichs and wife April of Ainsworth, and Catherine Hinrichs and husband Richard Masters of Ainsworth; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial visitation for Patricia “Patti” Depko, 60, of Page, Dec. 15, in Biglin’s Mortuary of O’Neill. Patti Depko died Dec. 9 at Chadron. Survivors include her husband Mike Depko of Page; children Joe Gill and fiancé Nicole Keller of Chadron, and Allison Pokorny and husband Ryan of Weston; one grandson; brother Mike McKee and wife Becky of Evansville, Ind.; sister Joy McKee-Brown and husband Charles of Indianapolis, Ind.; sister-in-law Joni of Indianapolis, Ind.; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Gerald R. “Jerry” Kirwan, 78, of Mound City, Mo., Dec. 14, in the St. Patrick Catholic Church of O’Neill. Jerry Kirwan died Dec. 6 in the Tiffany Care Center at Mound City. Survivors include his wife Leona Kirwan of Mound City; sons Patrick Kirwan and wife Kristina of St. Joseph, Mo., and Ryan Kirwan of St. Joseph; two grandchildren; sister Mary Westendorf and husband Tom of Watkins, Colo.; brother Joseph Kirwan and wife Twila of Gregory, S.D.; brother-in-law Jerry Nockels of Castle Rock, Colo.; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Mary Lou Knoetzel, 84, of Bassett, Dec. 13, in the Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Mary Lou Knoetzel died Dec. 9 in her home. Survivors include sons David Knoetzel and wife Linda of Bassett, and Stephen Knoetzel and wife Carrie of Imperial; daughters Karen Mickelson and husband Darcy of Mount Vernon, S.D., Mary Ann Krejci and husband Bill of Aurora, and Faye Gordon of Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Alice Allen and husband Bill of Bassett, and JoAnn Babcock and husband Harry “Bill” Jr. of Long Pine; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Rex E. Arrowsmith, 83, of Bassett, Dec. 12, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites by the Bassett American Legion Post 123, and organizational rites by the Silver Cord Masonic Lodge 224. Rex Arrowsmith died Dec. 8 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include his wife Cheryl Arrowsmith of Bassett; children Roger Arrowsmith and wife Debra of Brandon, S.D., and Terri Moorman of Kearney; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; step-children John Ditter of Giltner, Jana Zulkoski of Bassett, JoDee Saunders of Dana Point, Calif., and Julie Owens of Grand Island; seven step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; brother Dennis Arrowsmith of Bassett; sister-in-law Judy Arrowsmith of Mills; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Betty J. Chrans, 69, of Springview, will be held at a later date. Betty Chrans died Nov. 30 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include children Eric Chrans and wife Denise of Clinton, Conn., Darci Lee and husband John of Brownlee, Dana Jackson of Lincoln, and Jason Chrans of Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; siblings Connie Larrington and husband Gale of Springview, Sue Weston and husband Ben of Springview, Ernest Hallock and wife Karen of Springview, and Steve Hallock and wife Chris of Springview; and nieces, nephews and other family members. Memorials may be made to the Rock County Long Term Care or to the Springview Community Center.

* A graveside service for Carol Ann (Zahl) Haight Huff, 78, formerly of McCook, Dec. 6, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Carol Huff died Dec. 1 in the Christian Homes Nursing Home at Holdrege. Survivors include husband George Huff of Cambridge; daughter Tamara Knuth and husband Brad of Holdrege; son Merlyn Haight II and wife Emmy of Sutton; six grandchildren; sister Patricia Waters of Windsor, Colo.; brother Bill Zahl and wife Linda of Stratton; sisters-in-law Lillian Vargason of Bassett, and Janice Scholl of Lincoln; brother-in-law Ed Brown of Bassett; and nieces, nephews and George Huff’s extended family.

* A memorial service for J.H. “Jim” Hoffschneider, 76, of Ainsworth, Nov. 30, in the Zion Lutheran Church of Ainsworth. Jim Hoffschneider died Nov. 2 at Kearney. Survivors include his wife Cheryl Hoffschneider of Ainsworth; daughter Lise Wiesemann and husband Lyndon of Lake Geneva, Wis.; sons Charles Hoffschneider and wife Cassidy of Fremont, and Paul Hoffschneider and wife Audra of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother Dave Hoffschneider and wife Sue of Thomasboro, Ill.; sister Gretchen Wheatley and husband Wes of Bloomington, Minn.; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

* A graveside service for Kevin Jameson, 51, of Valentine, Nov. 30, in the Hill Crest Cemetery near Thedford. Kevin Jameson died Nov. 26 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Cindy Jameson of Valentine; sons Philip Jameson of Washington, and Faolan Jameson of Valentine; daughter Cassandra Jameson of Florida; parents Allan and Garnett Jameson of Thedford; sisters Kimberley Kramer of Stapleton, and Robin Wilson of Oklahoma; and brother Richard Jameson of Thedford.

* Funeral service for David C. Croghan, 63, of Bassett, Nov. 20, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. David Croghan died Nov. 15 in the Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Survivors include significant other Robin Tuttle of Bassett; son Jason Croghan and wife Tandi of Rapid City, S.D.; two grandchildren; sister Juli Brown and husband Dale of Colome, S.D.; two nieces, two nephews, cousins and other family members.

* A memorial service for Robert J. Greenfield, 92, formerly of Stuart, Nov. 18, in the Stuart Community Church with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery with military rites provided by the Stuart American Legion Post. Robert Greenfield died Oct. 22 in the VA Hospital at Omaha. Survivors include children Diane Greenfield of Omaha, Dan Greenfield of Lincoln, and Dixon Greenfield of Elkhorn; and seven grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Carl Ludemann, 86, of Naper, Nov. 17, in Clausen Funeral Home in Burke, S.D. Burial will be held at a later date.

* Funeral service for Jerry Dale Peterson, 62, of Harrisburg, S.D., Nov. 13, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson. Jerry Peterson died Nov. 8 in the Avera McKennan Health Center at Sioux Falls, S.D. VSurvivors include his wife Anne Peterson of Harrisburg; children Zachary Peterson and wife Sylvia of Great Falls, Mont., Jacob Peterson and wife Samantha of Morrisville, N.C., and Caitlin Peterson of Harrisburg; one grandson; brother Charley Peterson of Atkinson; sister Mary Bye of Isanti, Minn.; and sister-in-law Linda Peterson of Stuart.

* Funeral service for James “Jim” Hoffschneider, 76, of Ainsworth, Nov. 10, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Waco with a private family inurnment at a later date. Jim Hoffschneider died Nov. 2 at Kearney. Survivors include his wife Cheryl Hoffschneider of Ainsworth; daughter Lise Wiesemann and husband Lyndon of Lake Geneva, Wis.; sons Charles Hoffschneider and wife Cassidy of Fremont, and Paul Hoffschneider and wife Audra of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother Dave Hoffschneider and wife Sue of Thomasboro, Ill.; sister Gretchen Wheatley and husband Wes of Bloomington, Minn.; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

* A private family memorial service will be held at a later date for Robert Lee Morton, 55, of Bassett, formerly of Lincoln. Robert Morton died Nov. 2 in his home. Survivors include children Elizabeth Kadavy and husband Jason of Lincoln, Melissa Arps and husband Chris of Lincoln, and Spenser Morton of Lincoln; five grandchildren; parents Jerry and Mary Morton of Bassett; brother Ted Morton and Susan Fleming of Bassett; sister Roxanne Larson and husband Warren of Pittsburgh, Penn.; and other family members.

* A memorial service for Michelle Daugherty-Whited, 49, of Meeker, Colo., Nov. 4, in the Crossroads Assembly of God Church of Valentine. Michelle Daugherty-Whited died Oct. 19 in her home. Survivors include children Cody Futch, Shantel Whited, and Kayla Whited; mother Suzie Holderness; brothers Rod Daugherty, Steve Daugherty, Fred Daugherty, Gregg Daugherty, Jack Daugherty, Chuck Daugherty, Roger Daugherty, Tim Daugherty, and Darrell Daugherty; and sisters Jean Daugherty and Joan Kappers.

* A private family graveside service for Staley Gene Osborn, 90, of Ainsworth, Nov. 3, at the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites provided by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Staley Osborn died Oct. 30 in the Faith Regional Health Services at Norfolk. Survivors include children Bradley Osborn and wife Sandy of Palo, Iowa, Vickii Cook and husband Tim of Kingman, Ariz., and Curtis Osborn and wife Jacqie of Vinton, Iowa; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother Dick Osborn of Calamus, Iowa; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Joseph Langan, 85, of Atkinson, Oct. 31, in the St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery with military rites provided by the Atkinson American Legion Post 86.  Joseph Langan died Oct. 27 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital. Survivors include wife Phyllis Langan of Atkinson; children Theresa Langan of Kearney, Ann Shapiro and husband Charley of Denver, Colo., Mary Tasler and husband Charles of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Steven Langan and wife Deb of Stuart, Jay Langan of Stedman, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and sister Mary Wisniewski of Cedar Rapids.

* Funeral service for Brenda Lambley, 54, of Burke, S.D., Oct. 31, in the Burke Civic Center with burial in the Graceland Cemetery. Brenda Lambley died Oct. 22.

* Funeral service for Opal Carley, 85, of Gregory, S.D., Oct. 30, in the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Gregory with burial in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Opal Carley died Oct. 23.

* Funeral service for Michael Boyer, 58, of Colome, S.D., Oct. 28, in the Winner, S.D., Community Center. Michael Boyer died Oct. 21.

* Funeral service for Alexa Nicole McKenzie, 16, of Colome, S.D., Oct. 25, in the Colome High School Gym. Alexa McKenzie died Oct. 19.

* Funeral service for JoLynn Buck, 42, of St. Edward, Oct. 24, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. JoLynn Buck died Oct. 18, in the Cloverlodge Care Center at St. Edward. Survivors include husband Wes Buck of Albion; daughters Rachel Dearmont and husband Justin of Rose, and Haley Lynn Buck of Albion; son Josh Zeigler of Ainsworth; step-children John Buck and wife Kim of Albion, and Trisha Buck of Albion; nine step-grandchildren; brothers Shawn Wheeler and wife Lenora of Ainsworth, and Gerdan Wheeler of Iowa; sisters Cheryl Miller and husband Ken of Norfolk, Roberta Wheeler of Norfolk, Pamela Peregoy and husband Lonnie of Holyoke, Colo., Kim Koch and husband Bruce of Ord, and Misty Ryman of Ord; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Charles Fernau, 95, of Butte, Oct. 23, in the Butte Community Bible Church with burial in the Butte City Cemetery. Charles Fernau died Oct. 16 in the Butte Healthcare Center.

* Funeral service for Jim Richey, 67, of Wewela, S.D., Oct. 23, in the Wewela Community Hall with burial in the West Enterprise Cemetery. Jim Richey died Oct. 17.

* A memorial service for Lorraine Lopez, 72, of Ainsworth, Oct. 23, in the St. Pius X Catholic Church of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Lorraine Lopez died Oct. 13 in the Good Samaritan Society at Atkinson. Survivors include son John Cooksey and wife Olivia of Livermore, Calif.; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; brothers Gordon Bourn and wife Vicki of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Bradley Bourn of Las Vegas, Nev.; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Irma L. Frederickson, 93, of Ainsworth, Oct. 21, in the St. Pius X Catholic Church of Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Irma Frederickson died Oct. 18 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include sons Jimmy Frederickson and wife Rita of Las Vegas, Nev., Dan Frederickson of Ainsworth, and Jeff Frederickson of Ainsworth; daughter Peggy Ford and husband Chris of Scottsbluff; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Rudolph “Rudy” Becker, 95, of Marion, S.D., formerly of Naper, Oct. 19, in the St. John Lutheran Church of Gregory, S.D., with burial in the Graceland Cemetery near Burke, S.D. Rudy Becker died Oct. 14.

* Funeral service for Robert “Bob” Sperl, 84, of Gregory, S.D., Oct. 18, in the Union Congregational Church of Gregory with burial in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Bob Sperl died Oct. 12.

* A memorial service for Shirley Ann McCloughan Vontz, 75, formerly of the Valentine area, Oct. 17, in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of McCook. Shirley Ann Vontz died Oct. 6. Survivors include daughters Marci Vontz-Lewis of York, and LeeAnn Hampton of Lincoln; and brother Steve Vontz of McCook.

* A memorial service for Lois Randall, 94, formerly of Valentine, Oct. 16, in the Crossroads Assembly of God Church of Valentine. Lois Randall died Aug. 14 at Anthem, Ariz. Survivors include children Dr. Robert Randall of Atkinson, Judy Millsap of Anthem, Ariz., and Tom Randall of Blair; and sister Vanita West of Colorado Springs, Colo.

* A memorial service for Mary Ann Mintle, 78, of Thedford, Oct. 14, in the Bethel Assembly of God Church at Thedford with interment in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Mary Ann Mintle died Sept. 24 in her home.

* Funeral service for Ivan Ferguson, 92, of Burwell formerly of Springview, Oct. 14 in the Burwell United Methodist Church with burial in the Taylor Cemetery. Ivan Ferguson died Oct. 10 at Kearney. Survivors include children John Ferguson and wife Lucy of Orchard, Jim Ferguson and wife Mae of Springview, Janet Ward of Billings, Mont., Craig Ferguson and wife Roma of Hastings, Dean Ferguson and wife Janet of Springview, LuAnn Brown of Kearney, and Bruce Ferguson and wife Vicki of Springview; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; and brother Larry Ferguson and wife Sally of Boulder, Colo.

* Funeral service for Eldon Cozad, 97, of Valentine, Oct. 9, in the Wood Lake Union Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Wood Lake. Eldon Cozad died Oct. 3 in Pine View at Valentine. Survivors include son Jim Cozad of Valentine.

* Funeral service for Virginia “Ginny” Leibel, 93, of Gregory, S.D., Oct. 7, in the St. John Lutheran Church of Gregory with burial in the IOOF Cemetery near Gregory. Ginny Leibel died Oct. 2.

* Funeral service for Karen Seger, 75, of Atkinson, Oct. 7, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Karen Seger died Oct. 2 in her home. Survivors include her husband Paul Seger of Atkinson; children Sharon Gossman and husband Dave of Neligh, Patricia Skrdla and husband Joe of Atkinson, Leo Seger and wife Vickie of Atkinson, Sandy Schrunk and husband Harlan of Atkinson, Michele Moser and husband Doug of Omaha, Peg Wemhoff and husband Ron of Norfolk, Tami Kaup and husband Joseph of Atkinson, and Mathew Seger of California; 28 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; siblings Phyllis Scholz and husband Marvin of Stuart, Ralph Kaup of Atkinson, Lori Kaup of Omaha, Judy Steimle and husband Gene of Omaha, Janet Davis and husband Mike of Omaha, and Carol Charvat and husband Frank of Omaha; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

* A graveside memorial service with military rites for Thomas J. Lutz, 90, of Bassett, Oct. 6, at the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Tom Lutz died Sept. 30 in the Linden Court Nursing Home at North Platte. Survivors include children Mike Lutz and wife Laura of North Platte, 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 VanDiest of North Platte; son-in-law Dan Nagy of Long Pine; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; brother Edwin Lutz of Sioux Falls, S.D.: sister-in-law Dawn Lutz of Manly, Iowa; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Connie VanAuken, 54, of Valentine, Oct. 4, in the Sandoz Chapel of the Pines at Valentine. Connie VanAuken died Sept. 30 at Valentine. Survivors include children Brandon Kelly, Brian Wharton, Levi Hollenbeck and Amanda VanAuken; mother Myrna Flynn; and sisters Deb Kelly and Christine Sherman.

* Funeral service for Elsie Fowler, 67, of Valentine, Oct. 3, in the Valentine United Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Elsie Fowler died Sept. 28 at North Platte. Survivors include her husband Gary Fowler of Valentine; son Courtney Fowler of Valentine; and daughter Lori Lurz of Valentine.

* A graveside service for Twilla J. Lehn, 89, of Lincoln formerly of Ainsworth, Oct. 2, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Twilla Lehn died Sept. 29 in the Sumner Place Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Lincoln. Survivors include daughters Joyce Lehn of Lincoln, and Janiece Garrard of Plover, Iowa; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Betty Grebenc of Ainsworth, and Phyllis Cutsinger of Alberta, Ala.; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Eileen McNeely, 88, of Omaha formerly of Stuart, Sept. 30, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Eileen McNeely died Sept. 4 in the Maple Crest Nursing Home at Omaha. Survivors include sons Phillip McNeely of Omaha, Francis McNeely of Omaha, and Douglas McNeely of Omaha; five grandchildren; brother-in-law Larry Krysl and wife Rose of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and sister-in-law Mary Krysl of Stuart.

* A memorial service for Shamus Hartgrave, 42, of Bassett, Sept. 26, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with a private family inurnment at the Belmont family ranch at a later date. Shamus Hartgrave died Sept. 21 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include his wife Sonya Hartgrave of Bassett; parents John and Mary Ann Hartgrave of Alliance; sister Adeline Hartgrave of Alliance; parents-in-law Joseph and Bonnie Belmont of Newport; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Violet Horst, 98, of Butte, Sept. 25, in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Butte with burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Violet Horst died Sept. 22 in the Good Samaritan Society at Atkinson.

* A memorial service for Betty Jean Hale Reinoehl, 89, of Omaha, formerly Springview, Sept. 23, in the Springview United Methodist Church with lunch to follow in the Springview Activity Center on Main Street. Betty Reinoehl died Oct. 18, 2016, 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.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Jenny Stracke, 48, of Stuart, Sept. 23, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Jenny Stracke died Sept. 20 in her home. Survivors include her husband Mike Stracke of Stuart; children Alison Stracke, Madison Stracke, Tyson Stracke and Reagan Stracke all of Stuart; siblings Colette Utech of O’Neill, Kirk Shane and wife Barb of Atkinson, Jerry Roh and wife Tammy of Abie, Scott Shane of Atkinson, Carol Kaup and husband Gary of Colleyville, Texas, Todd Shane and wife Amy of O’Neill, and Amy Rieck and husband Chad of Creston, Iowa; parents-in-law Mel and Marge Stracke of Stuart; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for RuthAnn “Kitty” Hagen, 76, of Ainsworth, Sept. 23, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with interment Sept. 24 at the Sisseton, S.D., Cemetery. Kitty Hagen died Sept. 17 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include her husband Fred Hagen of Ainsworth; children Julie Murphy of Ainsworth, Paul Hagen of St. Paul, and Emily Fiala of Aurora; and brother Danny Wall of Salt Lake City, Utah.

* Funeral service for James O. “Jim” Harlan, 84, of Bassett, Sept. 22, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with military rites conducted by the Bassett American Legion Post 123. Cremation will follow with a private family inurnment at a later date on the family ranch northeast of Bassett. Jim Harlan died Sept. 15 in the Faith Regional Hospital at Norfolk. Survivors include his wife Nancy Harlan of Bassett; children Kim Tehranipour and husband Aby of Ypsilanti, Mich., Ward Harlan of Bassett, and Kay Geschwender and husband James of Omaha; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings Alta Simons of Woodburn, Ore., and Violet Sullivan of Estacada, Ore.; brother-in-law Elmer Schwager of Springview; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Pearl Farewell, 102, of Atkinson, Sept. 21, in the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Pearl Farewell died Sept. 18 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital. Survivors include daughter Judy Schaaf and husband Bud of Atkinson; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Mercedes F. Johnson, 95, of Johnstown, Sept. 20, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Mercedes Johnson died Sept. 16 in the York General Hearthstone at York. Survivors include sons Harold Johnson Jr. and wife Gaylia of Stillwater, Okla., Blaine Johnson and wife Nina of York, and Duane Johnson and wife Geri of Johnstown; daughter Diane Johnson and husband Chris Stahlke of Fort Calhoun; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Gene A. Schlueter, 77, of Wood Lake, Sept. 18, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with a private family inurnment preceding the memorial service at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Gene Schlueter died Sept. 10 in his home south of Wood Lake. Survivors include his wife Marianne Schlueter of Wood Lake; children Lori Vonheeder and husband Dirk of Sioux City, Iowa, Brad Schlueter and wife Lisa of Wood Lake, and Todd Schlueter and wife Janice of Blair; eight grandchildren; brother-in-law Ken Conner and wife Judy of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Eula Cole, 89, of Wewela, S.D., Sept. 16, in the Winner, S.D., Assemblies of God Church with burial in the Winner City Cemetery. Eula Cole died Sept. 8 in her home. Survivors include children Sharon Cole of Wewela, Karen Douglas and husband Milton of Wewela, Juanita Peterson and husband Richard of Wewela, David Cole and wife Colleen of Sioux Falls, S.D., Richard Cole and wife Laura of Colome, S.D., Virginia Albertz and husband Brad of Humboldt, Iowa, Colleen Cole of Gayville, S.D., and Teresa Stark of Johnstown, Colo.; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother Raymond Jenkins and wife Mary of Booneville, Mo.; sisters-in-law Margaret Jenkins of Jefferson City, Mo., Kaye Cole of Winner, and Burdine Cole of Marietta, Ga.; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.

* Funeral service for Elmer R. Sharp, 91, of Long Pine, Sept. 16, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine with military rites. Elmer Sharp died Sept. 7 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include daughters Kristi Ryan and husband Rich of Grand Island, Susan Sharp of Colorado, and Sheila McAuliffe of Colorado; stepson Tom Seadore and wife Amy of Las Vegas, Nev.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister Lillie Spiker of Thornton, Colo.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Kali Ann Dilsaver, 2, of Atkinson, Sept. 15, in the Atkinson First Presbyterian Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Kali Ann Dilsaver died Sept. 9 in the Cherry County Hospital emergency room at Valentine. Survivors include mother Kara Haushild of Atkinson; father Avery Dilsaver; brother Logan of Atkinson; and grandmother Angie Prenger of Atkinson.

* Word has been received of the death of Betty Lou Marshall, 83, of Bassett formerly of Ainsworth. Betty Marshall died Sept. 6 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. As per her request, no service will be held. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Cortez Cemetery at Cortez, Colo. Survivors include children Janice Ellis of Bassett, Tammy Coulon and husband Jeff of Ainsworth, and Michael Marshall and wife Rhonda of Bayfield, Colo.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brothers Johnny Cardwell and wife Evelyn of Kaufman, Texas, Doug Cardwell and wife Susan of Wylie, Texas, and Jay Cardwell of Kearny, Ariz.; sister Nora Trimble of Lansing, Kan.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A graveside service for Lyle J. “Jack” Jones, 93, of Ainsworth, Sept. 9, at the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites performed by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Jack Jones died Sept. 3 in the Norfolk Veterans Home. Survivors include children Sandra Clapper and husband Dan of Johnstown, Gary Jones and wife Shari of Ainsworth, and Sue Porter of Ainsworth; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Waunita Keller of North Platte; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Word has been received of the death of Richard “DB” Bower, 78, of O’Neill formerly of Ainsworth. Richard Bower died Aug. 31 in the O’Neill Care and Rehabilitation Center. Survivors include children Richard Bower Jr. of Torrance, Calif., Karey DeBardeleben and husband Dennis of Clovis, Calif., R.J. Gregorio and wife Savannah of Springfield, Mo.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother Don Bower of Ainsworth; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Vernelle Kibby, 91, of Butte, Sept. 2, in the Community Bible Church of Butte with burial in Butte City Cemetery. Vernelle Kibby died Aug. 30 in the Butte Health Care Center.

* Funeral service for John Keating, 90, of Atkinson, Sept. 2, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery and military rites performed by the Atkinson American Legion Post 86. John Keating died Aug. 29 in his home. Survivors include children Mary Rose Schaaf and husband Gene of Emmet, Phillip Keating of Atkinson, Patrick Keating and wife Liza of Lyon, France, Jim Keating and wife Natalie of Cody, Matthew Keating and wife Jill of Kearney, and Gerard Keating and wife Janet of Naples, Fla.; son-in-law Takashi Tsuchiya and wife Mary of Norwalk, Conn.; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law Don Vande of Norman, Okla., and Mike Batenhorst and wife Elaine of Kearney; sisters-in-law Maureen Flynn of Sioux Falls, S.D., Judy Batenhorst of Plymouth, Mass., and Marvel Jean Corkery of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Elmer W. Andersen, 99, of Ainsworth, Sept. 1, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites. Elmer Andersen died Aug. 28 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include children Jerry Andersen and wife Anne Chalfont of Walnut Creek, Calif., Susan Grindheim and husband Neil of Colorado Springs, Colo., Nancy Campbell and husband Jim of Springview, Martha Rasmussen of Ainsworth, Carol Rasmussen-Noecker and husband Charley of Sierra Madre, Calif., Carl Anderson and wife Pamela of Omaha, Dale Andersen of Salida, Colo., Jane Lanz and husband Mark of Colorado Springs, Colo., and John Rassmussen of Lakewood, Colo.; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sister Edith Keller of Bassett; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

* A graveside memorial service for Mary M. “Memo” McMullen, 73, of Bassett, Aug. 30, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Memo McMullen died Aug. 25 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include grandchildren Angela Gunn and husband Darrin of Seward, and Lucas Patrick McMullen and wife Shelly of Houston, Texas; five great-grandchildren; sister Susan Strand of Wayne; two nieces, a nephew and other family members.

* A celebration of life service for Paul E. Josoff, 74, of Long Pine, Aug. 28, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Paul Josoff died Aug. 22 in his home. Survivors include children Deb Radenslaben and husband Dave of Cedar Bluffs, Paul E. “PJ” Josoff III of Ashland, and Shelah Fenner and husband Kevin of Yutan; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; step-children Julie Bolte and husband Ben of Lincoln, and Philip Hiemer of Denver, Colo.; two step-grandchildren; brothers Dan Josoff and wife Sharon of Yutan, Mike Josoff and wife Madelyne of Omaha, and Tom Josoff and wife Nancy of Louisville; sister MaryLou Vampola and husband John of Plattsmouth; special friend Jean James of Bassett; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Esther L. Zeigler, 95, of Ainsworth, Aug. 25, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the German Valley Cemetery near Brewster. Esther Zeigler died Aug. 20 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include children Shirley Carson and husband Dan of Purdum, Larry Zeigler and wife Konny of Ainsworth, and Richard Zeigler of Ainsworth; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Ramona Zeigler of Eugene, Ore.; and nieces nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Gene A. Allen, 80, of Ainsworth, Aug. 24, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Gene Allen died Aug. 19 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include children Lorne Allen and wife Becky of Ainsworth, Tammy Stec and husband Scott of Long Pine, Roger Allen of Ainsworth, and Kristine Schiller and husband Steve of Gillette, Wyo.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister Wauneta Keller of North Platte; brother-in-law Jack Jones of Norfolk; sister-in-law Norma DeGonzague of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Joan Dobrovolny, 84, of Stuart, Aug 21, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the Cleveland Cemetery north of Stuart. Joan Dobrovolny died Aug. 13 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include husband Tom Dobrovolny of Stuart; children David Dobrovolny and wife Brenda of Newport, and Richard Dobrovolny and wife Cindy of Corning, Iowa; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Jim Steinhauser and wife Catherine of Stuart; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Elmer Krause, 103, of Plainview, Aug. 18, in the Plainview Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery near Plainview. Elmer Krause died Aug. 10 in the Community Pride Care Center at Battle Creek. Survivors include daughter Ellen Kurzenberger and husband Bill of Bassett; son Vernon Krause and wife Tama of Norfolk; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Jake Falor, 67, of Atkinson, Aug. 18, in the St. John's Lutheran Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Jake Falor died Aug. 13 in Atkinson. Survivors include his wife Jane Falor of Atkinson; children Jim Falor and wife Jen of Mitchell, S.D., Justin Falor and wife Jennifer of Olathe, Kan., and Amy Langan and husband Andrew of Stuart; six grandchildren; sisters Wanda Rambin and husband Ron of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Juanita Titce of Mitchell, SD..; and brother Ron Falor and wife Nancy of Kimball, S.D.

* Funeral service for Keith Deseive, 45, of Atkinson, Aug. 17, in the Atkinson Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Keith Deseive died Aug. 13 in Atkinson. Survivors include his wife Christy Deseive of Atkinson; children Cale Deseive, Carson Deseive, Camry Deseive and Caia Deseive all of Atkinson; brother Chad Deseive and wife Shannon of Atkinson; parents Butch and Vicki Deseive of Atkinson; parents-in-law Harold and Judy Frickel of Atkinson; sister-in-law Jeanne Sinclair and husband Joel of Spencer; grandmothers Betty Winings of Atkinson, and Dorothy Mlinar of Atkinson; and nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service for longtime pharmacist William Arden Stech, 92, of Ainsworth, Aug. 11, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with a private family burial to follow in the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites. Arden Stech died Aug. 8 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include daughter Teri Burdick and husband Terry of Johnstown; son Dr. Jim Stech of Lexington, Ky.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews, including Nancy Falk and husband Ken of Ainsworth.

* A memorial service for Michael K. “Mick” Clapper, 71, of Ainsworth, Aug. 11, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Mick Clapper died July 29 in his home. Survivors include brother Dan Clapper and wife Sandy of Johnstown; sisters Lois Hall of Denver, Colo., Janet Shaul and husband Monte of Oshkosh, and Denise Robbins and husband Dennis of Alliance; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Caroline Poessnecker, 79, of Atkinson, Aug. 10, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Caroline Poessnecker died Aug. 2 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include her husband Richard Poessnecker of Atkinson; sons Alan Poessnecker and wife Linda of Atkinson, and Glen Poessnecker and wife Jody of Atkinson; and two grandchildren.

* Word has been received of the death of Barbara A. Shiffermiller, 90, of Omaha formerly of Ainsworth. Barb Shiffermiller died June 18 at Omaha. Survivors include children William Shiffermiller and wife Laura, Donald Shiffermiller and wife Katie, Catherine Johnson and husband Rod, David Shiffermiller and wife Joy, and Roger Shiffermiller and wife Barb; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters Patricia Sterling and husband Larry of Kimball, and Janet Andrew and husband Robert of Portland, Ore.

* A graveside service for Richard J. Seadore, 22, whose family lived at Long Pine, Aug. 4, at the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine with military rites. Richard Seadore died April 19, 1951, in a prisoner of war camp in North Korea after being captured during the Korean War in a battle north of Seoul, South Korea. Using DNA, Seadore’s remains were identified in April 2017. Family members include Shirley Seadore Hitchcock of Ainsworth and Pastor Al Seadore of Callaway.

* Funeral service for Alfred E. “Al” Schipporeit, 87, of Broken Bow formerly of Brewster, July 31, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the German Valley Cemetery near Brewster with military rights. Al Schipporeit died July 26 in Brookstone View at Broken Bow. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Schipporeit of Broken Bow; children Jean Ryker and husband Dean of Cozad, Eric Schipporeit of Brewster, and Kenton Schipporeit and wife Deb of Valentine; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister Bette Guggenmos of Broken Bow; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

Funeral service for Neale Hamilton, 87, of Stuart, July 31, in Seger Funeral Home of Stuart with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery and military rites provided by the Stuart American Legion Post. Neale Hamilton died July 26 in his home. Survivors include sons Richard Hamilton and wife Doris of Stuart, and James Hamilton and wife Sherry of Stuart; daughters Cindy Myers and husband Tom of Stuart, and Cathy Barta and husband Kevin of Niobrara; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Mark Bryce Coleman, 51, formerly of Atkinson, July 29, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Mark Coleman died June 30 at Atkinson. Survivors include brothers Jeff Coleman and wife Kris of Omaha, and Jim Coleman and wife Elizabeth of Orlando, Fla.; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Waylon Harvey, 3, of Valentine, July 25, in the Valentine Assembly of God Church with burial in the Harvey Ranch Cemetery. Waylon Harvey died in the Children’s Hospital at Omaha. Survivors include parents Travis Harvey and Desiree Burkert of Valentine; grandparents Chris and Kris Harvey of Valentine, Dava and Dan Verch of Hastings, Doug and Amy Burkert of Missouri, and Denise and Danny Embrey of Missouri; and great-grandmother Anne Harvey of Valentine.

* Funeral service for Jerry M. Focken, 62, of Long Pine, July 22, in the Keya Paha County High School gym at Springview with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Jerry Focken died July 17 in the Brown County Hospital at Ainsworth. Survivors include his wife Peggy Focken of Long Pine; children Clint Focken and wife Cindy of Burton, Kristy Crawford and husband Brandon of Springview, Kasey Soles and husband Wayne of Millboro, S.D., and Cory Focken of Ainsworth; seven grandchildren; mother Beulah Focken of Atkinson; siblings Alvin Focken and wife Liz of Sioux Falls, S.D., Kenneth Focken and wife Jo of Rochester, Minn., Shirley Focken of Newport, and Roger Focken and wife Michelle of Lennox, S.D.; and brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Lewellyn Hiatt, 88, formerly of Amelia, July 20, in the Atkinson United Methodist Church with burial in the O’Neill City Cemetery. Lewellyn Hiatt died June 18. Survivors include daughters Esther Mollhagen and husband David of Wichita, Kan., Ruth Cox of McPherson, Kan., Vera Schultz and husband Kevin of Trousdale, Kan., and Anita Scruggs and husband Sam of Kansas City, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother Eldon Freeland and wife May of Sarcoxie, Mo.; sisters Rowena Freeland of Wilhoit, Ariz., Idona Sellno and husband Gary of Higginsville, Mo., and Sheryl Woolsey and husband Windell of Sarcoxie; sister-in-law Opal Hogemoser; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service is pending for Jeri Roshone, 88, of Valentine. Jeri Roshone died July 13 in the Pineview Good Samaritan Center at Valentine. Survivors include son Dan Roshone of Valentine; and daughter Cindy Rassmussen of St. Paul. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sandhills Cancer Foundation.

* Funeral service for June D. Kelly, 90, of Randolph formerly of Ainsworth, July 18, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. June Kelly died July 14 in the Colonial Manor at Randolph. Survivors include daughters Velda Mowery and husband Ken of Osmond, and Renda Laughead of Nevada, Iowa; son Paul Laughead and wife Erma of Darrouzett, Texas; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Bill Kelly of Gordon; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Linda Adele Tunender, 72, of Atkinson, July 17, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Linda Tunender died July 10 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include daughter Debra Hamik and husband Bruce of Atkinson; sons Daniel Tunender of Fremont, and David West of Omaha; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters Dorthy Lohr of Lusk, Wyo., and Nelda Hallner of Grand Island; and nieces and nephews.

* Word has been received of the death of Maford Yenglin Jr., 72, of Cheyenne, Wyo., formerly of the Ainsworth and Long Pine area. Maford Yenglin Jr. died Monday, July 10, in his home. At his request, no service will be held. Survivors include his wife Sheila Yenglin of Cheyenne; sons Ron Yenglin and wife Paula of Tennessee, Donnie Yenglin of Cheyenne, and Shad Yenglin of Cheyenne; daughter Chris Yenglin of Cheyenne; three grandchildren; sisters Zelda Moore of Ainsworth, and Mary Keim and husband Duane of Ainsworth; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Robert “Bob” Straka, 86, of Atkinson, July 15, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery and military rites performed by the Atkinson American Legion Post 86. Bob Straka died July 12 in his home. Survivors include his wife Mary Straka of Atkinson; children Daniel Laible of Norfolk, and Diane Morgan and husband Harry of Stuart; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters Ethel Bogue of Atkinson, and Marilyn Laible and husband Louie of Atkinson.

* Funeral service for Maxine Jamison, 100, of Burton, July 10, in the Grace Lutheran Church of Burton with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery near Springview. Maxine Jamison died July 3.

* A graveside memorial service for Donald R. Caldwell, 72, of Stratton, Colo., July 8, at the East Woodlawn Cemetery near Johnstown. Donald Caldwell died Aug. 10, 2016.

* Funeral service for Susan A. Wright, 85, of Atkinson, July 7, in the St. Mary's Episcopal Church of Bassett with burial at a later date at Oskaloosa, Iowa.  Susan Wright died July 2 in her home. Survivors include children Renee Wright of Huntington Beach, Calif., Debra Salter of Atkinson, Stacy Wright of Anderson, Calif., Mary Wright of Huntington Beach, and Mark Wright of Huntington Beach; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service will be held at a later date for Vernace “Ve” Miles Dawson Wyman, 89, of Camden, Del., formerly of Ainsworth. Ve Dawson Wyman died June 26 in her home. Survivors include her husband Donald Wyman of Camden; sons Chris Dawson and wife Sarah, and Dana Dawson and wife Charle-Pan; and five grandchildren.

* A graveside service for Kathryn F. Reynolds, 97, of Billings, Mont., formerly of Long Pine, July 3, at the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Kathryn Reynolds died June 8 at Billings. Survivors include daughters Jeanette Bejot and husband Arnie of Billings, Mont., and DeeAnne Behrens and husband Bill of Chardon, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition, a graveside service will be held for Jerald L. “Jerry” Reynolds, 76, of Rockwell, Texas, with military rites conducted by the Long Pine American Legion Post 260. Jerry Reynolds died June 3, 2016, in Texas. Survivors include children Kathryn Mann of Dallas, Texas, Rachael Holley and husband Brian of Dallas, John Reynolds and wife Christy of Mesquite, Texas, and Omar Reynolds of Venus, Texas; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters Jeanette Bejot and husband Arnie of Billings, Mont., and DeeAnne Behrens and husband Bill of Chardon, Ohio.

A memorial service for Rocky Jefferson, 59, of Lyons formerly of Ainsworth, July 1, at Meadville Park. Rocky Jefferson died May 26 at Lyons.

* A graveside service for Betty Ann Mack, 87, formerly of Atkinson, July 1, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery near Atkinson. Betty Mack died Sept. 21, 2015, in the Wisner Care Center. Survivors include sons Joseph Mack and wife Deborah of Richardson, Texas, and Edward Mack and wife Pamela of Neligh; daughters Judy Froehlich and husband Ralph of Redwood City, Calif., and Deborah Bingle of Tucson, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brothers Earl Tooker and wife Kathy of Omaha, and Robert “Bob” Tooker and wife Bernice of O’Neill.

* Funeral service for Julia McGuyer, 89, of Stuart, June 30, in the Stuart Community Church with burial in the Westlawn Cemetery near Gering at a later date. Julia McGuyer died June 18 at Stuart. Survivors include daughter Loretta Gill and husband Jim of Stuart; son Steve Higgins and wife Sharon of Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters Martha Jarred of Littleton, Colo., and Mary Jane Worth of Scottsbluff; brothers Jake Richard of Scottsbluff, and Fred Donald Richard and wife Carol of Harrisburg; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Donald L. Hadan, 82, of Omaha, June 30, in the Sybrant Community Church near Bassett with inurnment in the Sybrant Cemetery. Donald Hadan died Feb. 7 in the Nebraska Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Omaha. Survivors include his wife Nancy Hadan of Lincoln; children Shelly Holman of Lincoln, Jeff Hadan and wife Diann of Grand Island, Craig Hadan of Pflugerville, Texas, Kelly Sybrant and husband Jim of Bassett, Susan Hadan of Petaluma, Calif., Libby Hadan of Fremont, Amy Hadan-Murray and husband Spencer of San Francisco, Calif., and Mindi Hadan-Westra and husband Pete of Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Barb DeRiese and husband Dale of Lincoln, and Shirley Schneurle and husband Neil of Bloomington; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Brian D. “Fuzzy” Gaskins, 55, of Ainsworth, June 29, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment at a later date. Brian Gaskins died June 21 in his home near Ainsworth. Survivors include children Tara Gaskins of Ainsworth, and Dustin Gaskins of Ainsworth; three grandchildren; brother Dennis Gaskins and wife Sally of Overton; sisters Pat Gaskins of Plainview, and Mona Davis and husband Bob of Bassett; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Dale Edward Painter, 78, of Newport, June 27, in the Ainsworth Assembly of God Church with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Dale Painter died June 21 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include his wife Ramona Painter of Newport; children Tony Painter and wife Dee of Gothenburg, Tami Gum and husband Lynn of Long Pine, Tim Painter and wife Dee of Valentine, and Terrill Painter and Rachel Rabe of Long Pine; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers Dean Painter of Ainsworth, Darrell Painter of Springview, Harold Painter of Springview, and Bob Painter of Springview; and sister Gwen Mizner of Springview.

* A graveside service for Twila Mae Kepler, 93, of Bassett, June 26, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Twila Kepler died June 21 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include daughter Juanita Luhr and husband Gordon of Centralia, Wash.; son Clifford Kepler and wife Shirley May of Bassett; daughter-in-law Virginia “Ginny” Kepler of Bassett; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister Donna McGuire and husband Frank of Bassett; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Peggy A. Larson, 83, of Bassett, June 24, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Peggy Larson died June 21 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include husband Stanley Larson of Bassett; children Steven Larson and wife Tonya of Bassett, Pamela Seberger and husband Frank of Bassett, Brian Larson and wife Becky of Ault, Colo., Laurie Schlaman and husband John of Batavia, Ill., Debra Ruhrdanz and husband Michael of Lincoln, and Dawn Johnston and husband Dana of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Audrey E. Christensen, 90, of Ainsworth, June 21, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Audrey Christensen died May 1 in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth. Survivors include sons Bob Christensen of Tucson, Ariz., and Kent Christensen and significant other Mindy Van Sickle of Ainsworth; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

* Funeral service for Lucille M. Geib, 88, of Bassett, June 19, in the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Bassett. Lucille Geib died June 8 in the O’Neill Care & Rehabilitation Center. Survivors include daughter Sandy Benson and husband Barry of Riverview; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Louise Ann “LouAnn” Williams, 80, of Ainsworth, June 19, in the Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. LouAnn Williams died June 12 in the Great Plains Health center at North Platte. Survivors include daughters Dr. Pamela Williams of Anchorage, Alaska, and Colleen Williams-Pettigrew and husband Kevin of Valentine; son William “Will” Williams Jr. and wife Rachel of Ainsworth; two grandchildren; sisters Rosemary Root and husband Dick of Akron, Iowa, Marilyn Clopton of Oak Park, Ill., and Irma Burbach and husband Dick of Vermillion, S.D.; brothers-in-law Dean Williams of Ainsworth, and David Clopton of Springview; sisters-in-law Dorothy Kienker of Central City, Wilma Williams of Buena Vista, Colo., and Helen Eggert of Camarillo, Calif.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Carlean Mae Stern, 80, of Winner, S.D., formerly of Johnstown, June 17, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the East Woodlawn Cemetery near Johnstown. Carlean Stern died June 13 in the Winner Regional Health Care Facility. Survivors include brother Robert Nordstrom and wife Barbara of Winner; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Carl “Johnny Tienken Jr., 86, of Atkinson, June 17, in the Butte Community Center with a private family burial in the Butte City Cemetery. Johnny Tienken died June 8 in his home. Survivors include his wife Rita Tienken of Atkinson; daughter Shelley Anderson and husband Brent of Grand Island; son Brent Tienken and wife Tammy of Butte; sister Patricia Alley and husband Corbett of Tucson, Ariz.; one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren.

* A graveside memorial service for Arlene L. Butler, 97, of Bassett, June 17, at the Newport Cemetery. Arlene Butler died Feb. 21 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include daughter Carol Yaw of Bassett; and sons Mike Butler and wife Connie of Florence, Ariz., Terry Butler and wife Julie of Arnold, and Dan Butler of Bassett.

A memorial service for Christie Qualley, 66, of Valentine, June 16, in the Valentine St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Christie Qualley died June 6 at Norfolk. Survivors include son Vic Qualley of Lincoln; daughter Jennifer Rau of Norfolk; and brothers Tom Elliott of Valentine, Jim Elliott of Valentine, Mike Elliott of Valentine, and John Elliott of Kearney.

* Funeral service for Ida Wewel, 98, of Stuart, June 13, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Ida Wewel died June 4 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include children Harv Wewel and wife Kathy of Burwell, and Westy Nelson of Council Bluffs, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Marianne Joyce Jansen, 86, of Atkinson, June 8, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Marianne Jansen died June 2 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include children Sandra Krieger and husband Don of Bassett, Bonny Pospichal and husband Greg of Bassett, Dan Jansen and fiancé Barb Ohde of Atkinson, and Todd Jansen and wife Lori of Branson, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Irene Cobb of Stuart, and Edith Kunz of Lincoln; and brother-in-law Charles Jansen of Aurora.

* Funeral service for Tom Sierks, 82, of Dunning, June 7, in the Dunning Open Bible Church with burial in the Brewster Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Doris Sierks of Dunning; sons Tim Sierks and wife Annette of Brewster, Monte Sierks and wife Cris of Dunning, and Kent Sierks and wife Sandra of Dunning; daughter LaTonne Davis and husband Jim of Ainsworth; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Harold Fredrick Ohde, 88, of Atkinson, June 7, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Harold Ohde died June 2 in his home. Survivors include his wife Evelyn Ohde of Atkinson; children Cheri Unger and husband Robert of Bartley, Patricia Osborne and husband Dan Jeffryes of Kearney, Roger Ohde of Stuart, Connie Pascal and husband Jeff of Cranbury, N.J., and Jill Hamik and husband Rol of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Ardis Voy Alderman, 100, of Bassett, June 3, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Voy Alderman died May 27 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include daughter-in-law Virginia Alderman of Plainview; daughter Mary Billesbach of Tucson, Ariz.; son Ed Alderman and wife Gail of Minden; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Iola Stewart, 100, of Valentine, June 2, in the Valentine Berean Bible Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Iola Stewart died May 28 at Hastings. Survivors include daughter Donna Caubarrus of Austin, Texas.

* A memorial service for Darlene Thornton, 81, of Valentine, June 1, in the Sandoz Chapel of the Pines at Valentine with inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Darlene Thornton died May 25 in the Pine View Good Samaritan Center at Valentine. Survivors include sons Kevin Thornton of Valentine, and Craig Thornton of Valentine.

* Funeral service for Eugene Hoffman, 91, of Stuart, May 26, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery and military rites provided by the Stuart American Legion Post. Eugene Hoffman died May 22 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include children Bill Hoffman and wife Laurie of Burleson, Texas, Alice Van Anne and husband Dan of Elkhorn, Marilou Nash and husband Bill of Elizabethtown, N.Y., Ron Hoffman and wife Sharon of Bayard, Raymond Hoffman and wife Carla of Boulder City, Nev., and Ken Hoffman and wife Mimi of Chandler, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and sister Marge Schmaderer and husband Pete of Atkinson.

* Funeral service for Bruce Fiala, 59, of Republican City formerly of Ainsworth, May 22, in the Peace Lutheran Church of Alma with interment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Bruce Fiala died May 16 in the St. Francis Medical Center at Grand Island. Survivors include fiancé Rhonda Lawing of Republican City; sons Ryan Fiala and wife Tiffany of Kearney, Chance Fiala and wife Janna of Fort Collins, Colo., and Grayson Fiala of Greeley, Colo.; step-children Abby Knutson and Matt Rice of Brighton, Colo., David Lawing and Gely Longoria of Northglenn, Colo., and Tara Lawing and Salvador Herrera of Brighton, Colo.; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; mother Berniece Fiala of Ainsworth; brothers Bryan Fiala of Grand Island, and Brad Fiala and wife Ann of Ainsworth; sisters Jan Buoy and husband Merv of Bassett, and Jeannie Fritz and husband Richard of Center; and cousins, nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for George M. Hipke, 101, of Ainsworth, May 22, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with a private family inurnment at a later date in the Cleveland Cemetery near Stuart. George Hipke died May 16 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include brothers Dale Hipke of Tyler, Texas, and Zane Hipke of Grand Island; sister Sylvia Strong of Hallsville, Mo.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Madonna Marie Miksch, 84, of Atkinson, May 20, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery near Stuart. Madonna Miksch died May 13 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include numerous cousins.

* Funeral service for Alfred “Bud” Fisher, 91, of Valentine, May 18, in the Valentine St. Nicholas Catholic Church with burial at a later date. Bud Fisher died May 11 in the Pine View Good Samaritan Center at Valentine. Survivors include his wife Elsie Fisher of Valentine; and son David Fisher of Valentine.

* Funeral service for Raymond C. Wagman, 83, of Atkinson, May 17, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery and military rites conducted by the Atkinson American Legion Post. Raymond Wagman died May 14 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include his wife Mary Wagman of Atkinson; step-daughters Brenda Kerkman and husband Keith of Atkinson, and Laura Braun of Atkinson; three grandchildren; and sister Mary Longwell of Omaha.

* Funeral service for James A. “Jim” Carr, 82, of Springview, May 15, in the Springview United Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Jim Carr died May 10 in his home. Survivors include sister-in-law Joyce Carr-Colvin of Valentine; niece Jan Epke and husband Don of Valentine; nephew J.D. Carr of Yankton, S.D.; three great-nieces, cousins and other family members.

* Funeral service for Jean Bramer, 75, of Montrose, Colo., formerly of Ainsworth, May 11 in the Montrose United Methodist Church. Jean Bramer died May 2 in the Hope West Hospice at Montrose. Survivors include her husband Dwayne of Montrose; daughter Jody Bramer of Montrose; sons Jerry Bramer and wife Julie of East Granby, Conn., and Jim Bramer of Orlando, Fla.; and one grandson.

* A graveside service for Evelyn L. Allen, 84, of Ainsworth, May 9, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Evelyn Allen died April 29 in the Rock County Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include daughters Vicki Schipporeit and husband Lance of Ainsworth, Connie Mauch and husband Walter of Ainsworth, and Lori Strand and husband Rob of Ainsworth; sons Terry Allen and wife Erin of Ainsworth, and Tony Allen and wife Wendy of Ainsworth; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters Bonnie Osborne and special friend Ed Steinwand of Larned, Kan., and Mary Bidner of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada; sisters-in-law Jo Irwin of Ainsworth, Donna Irwin of Ainsworth, and Wauneta Keller of North Platte; brothers-in-law Gene Allen of Ainsworth, and Jack Jones of Norfolk; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Minnie Fay Smith, 88, of Valentine, May 5, in the Valentine United Methodist Church with burial at a later date in North Dakota. Minnie Smith died April 30 in her home. Survivors include son Lloyd Smith of Valentine; daughter Linda Mann of Halton City, Texas; brother Arthur Hill of Hartington, Texas; and sister Lynn Pooley of Corpus Christi, Texas.

* Funeral service for George G. Deermer, 90, of Stuart, May 4, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery and military rites conducted by the Stuart American Legion Post. George Deermer died April 29 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include daughter Vernadine Deen of Las Vegas, Nev.; two grandchildren; brother Joseph Deermer of Stuart; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Larry Mitchell, 80, of Atkinson, April 29, in the Atkinson Presbyterian Church with military rites conducted by the Atkinson American Legion Post. Larry Mitchell died April 23 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include his wife Joann Mitchell of Atkinson; son Todd Mitchell of Atkinson; daughters Barbara Leu and husband Randy of Columbus, and Suzanne Mitchell of Butte; eight grandchildren; and sister Sharon Mitchell and husband Robert of Atkinson.

* Funeral service for Karen M. “Peg” Raymond, 77, of Ainsworth, April 29, in the St. Pius X Catholic Church of Ainsworth with burial in the East Park Cemetery. Peg Raymond died April 25 in her home. Survivors include her husband Jack Raymond of Ainsworth; sons Chris Raymond and wife Wanda of Ainsworth, John Raymond and wife Anne of Ainsworth, and Jim Raymond of Ainsworth; daughters Patty Finney and husband Chris of Ainsworth, and Pam Raymond of Bassett; 10 grandchildren; sister Carolyn Moor of Omaha; mother-in-law Hilda Raymond of Yankton, S.D.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A graveside service for Beulah McKenney, 94, of Superior formerly of Mills, April 29, at the Simpson Cemetery in Keya Paha County. Beulah McKenney died April 25 at Superior. Survivors include children Marjorie Loos and husband Greg of Lincoln, Carol Eckles and husband Dick of Nelson, and James McKenney and wife Lori of Springview; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Virginia Green of Torrington, Wyo.; sister-in-law Connie Burger of Glendale, Ariz.; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Victor Raymond McConnell, 62, of Atkinson, April 28, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Victor McConnell died April 22 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital. Survivors include wife Beverly McConnell of Atkinson; children Marty Lauridsen and husband Dave of Columbus, Rhonda Christensen and husband Nate of Brando, S.D., and Jeremy McConnell of Clearwater; nine grandchildren; brothers Roger McConnell and wife Patricia of Omaha, Bob McConnell of Rapid City, S.D., Pat McConnell of Orlando, Fla., and Tim McConnell and wife Suk of Tacoma, Wash.; sister Dianne Coffin and husband David of Lincoln; and an aunt and uncle.

* A memorial service for Jessica Tate Anderson, 43, of Ainsworth, April 27, in the Ainsworth Nazarene Church. Jessica Anderson died April 20 in the Faith Regional Health Services at Norfolk. Survivors include children Seth Tate Anderson and Alex Anita Anderson of Ainsworth; parents Richard and Anita Hempel of Ainsworth; sister Julie Taylor and husband Todd of Long Pine; brother Jared Hempel of Ainsworth; two nieces, one great-niece; numerous aunts, uncles and other family members; and special friend Derrik Grupe and family of Ainsworth.

Funeral service for Elmer Floyd Keller, 78, of Taylor formerly of Elsmere, April 27, in the Taylor Assembly of God Church with burial in the Taylor Cemetery. Elmer Keller died April 23 in his home. Survivors include his wife Betty Keller of Taylor; children Bradly Keller and wife Kari of Ozark, Mo., and Beth Ralls and husband Greg of Taylor; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters Josephine Sorenson of Big River, Calif., and JoAnn Parkhurst and husband Gene of Valentine.

* A graveside service for Marilyn F. Krause, 87, of Ainsworth, April 26, at the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Marilyn Krause died April 20 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include children Beth Clark and husband Lenard of Ainsworth, Joan Daniels and husband Eddy of Ainsworth, and Nick Krause and wife Mary of Ainsworth; 11 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Esther Duffield, 76, of Johnstown, April 21, in the New Hope Community Church of Springview with burial in the West Norden Cemetery. Esther Duffield died April 15 in the Neligh Care Center. Survivors include 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 siblings Edna Mae Korfanta of Billings, Mont., Bill Dewey of Carlyle, Wyo., Larry Dewey of Bodurant, Iowa, Alice Dewey of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Fred Dewey of Moorcroft, Wyo.

* Funeral service for Ronnie Nicole Porter, 35, of Ainsworth formerly of Valentine, April 21, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Nicole Porter died April 17 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include children Austin, Korah and Londyn Dunbar of Ainsworth; mother Shari Dubry and husband Ron of Valentine; siblings Bryce Porter of Wood Lake, Chelsea Porter of Valentine, Bailey Porter of Thedford, and Devon Porter of Thedford; step-sister Ann Collier and husband Travis of Dunning; grandparents Lawrence and Alberta Porter of Neligh, and Norma Cozad of Wood Lake; special friend Curtis Reed of Ainsworth; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Mary Ann Hoffman, 86, of Stuart, April 18, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Mary Ann Hoffman died April 14 in her home. Survivors include children Bill Hoffman and wife Laurie of Burleson, Texas, Alice Van Anne and husband Dan of Elkhorn, Marilou Nash and husband Bill of Elizabethtown, Ky., Ron Hoffman and wife Sharon of Bayard, Raymond Hoffman and wife Carla of Boulder City, Nev., and Ken Hoffman and wife Mimi of Chandler, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Ralph E. Keim, 99, of Lincoln formerly of Ainsworth, April 15, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Ralph Keim died April 12 in the Homestead Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at Lincoln. Survivors include daughters Carolyn Keim of Lincoln, and Merry Lynne Maxwell and husband Bill Rose of Lincoln; daughter-in-law Jeannie Keim of Shelby; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother Dale Keim of Provo, Utah; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Marvin Larsen, 94, of Stuart, April 11, in the Butte Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery near Butte at a later date. Marvin Larsen died April 2 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include his wife Patricia Larsen of Stuart; children Monty Larsen and wife Deb of Stuart, and Lori Lemmer and husband Barry of Atkinson; and four grandchildren.

Funeral service for Erwin L. Keim, 91, of Ainsworth, April 8, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery and military rites conducted by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Erwin Keim died April 4 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill. Survivors include his wife Marie Keim of Ainsworth; son Dale Keim and wife Wanda of Stayton, Ore.; daughter Charlotte Braden and husband Joe of Stayton; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; step-children Steven Sorenson of Burwell, and Linda Loeb and husband Milton of Grand Island; four step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; brothers Ralph Keim of Lincoln, and Dale Keim of Provo, Utah; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A graveside service for Jane R. Doke Van Horn, 80, of Newport, April 7, at the Newport Cemetery. Jane Doke Van Horn died March 31 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include husband Ernie Van Horn of Newport; children Jerry Doke and wife Dee Dee of Newport, Larry Doke and wife Cathy of Ainsworth, Dan Doke and wife Teresa of Ranchester, Wyo., and Tammy Cline of Newport; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; brother Harry Reed of Basin, Wyo.; and sister Dona Leiper of Golden, Colo.

* Funeral service for Donald R. “Don” Rossenbach, 89, of Valentine formerly of Springview, April 5, in the St. Pius X Catholic Church of Ainsworth with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Springview and military rites conducted by the Springview American Legion Post 98. Don Rossenbach died March 31 in the Cherry Hills Assisted Living at Valentine. Survivors include children Dennis Rossenbach of Ainsworth, Roger Rossenbach of Emmett, Idaho, John “J.R.” Rossenbach and wife Connie of Ainsworth, and Denise Anderson and husband Tim of Twin Valley, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Mary Lou Kerr of Valentine, and Loretta “Snooks” Melcher of Valentine; brothers-in-law George Sherman and wife Marie of Valentine, and Bill Sherman and wife Roberta of Valentine; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Larry L. Smith, 76, of Ainsworth, will be held at a later date. Larry Smith died March 28 in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth. Survivors include significant other Sarah Woodall of Ainsworth; son Lawrence Smith and wife Deanna of Highland Ranch, Colo.; four grandchildren; brothers Ronald Smith and wife Margaret of Rapid City, S.D., and Quinten Smith and wife Betty of Blythe, Calif.; an aunt, nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Joyce Sedlacek, 79, of Butte, April 1, in the Butte Community Bible Church with burial in the Butte City Cemetery. Joyce Sedlacek died March 29 in the Butte Health Care Center.

* Funeral service for Carol M. Chase, 86, of Ainsworth, April 1, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Purdum Cemetery. Carol Chase died March 28 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include daughters Paige Coash and husband Don of Bassett, and Kathy Leach and husband Lanny of Ainsworth; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers Craig Meads and wife Bernita of Overton, and Cliff Meads and wife Linda of Elm Creek; brothers-in-law Micky Chase and wife Beth of Ainsworth, and Tom Bjorklund and wife Rosanne of Houston, Texas; sister-in-law Janice Rosane of St. Edward; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A celebration of life service for Jameson Painter, 3, of Ainsworth, March 30, in the Bassett United Methodist Church. Jameson Painter died March 24 as a result of an accident. Survivors include parents Jason and Heather Painter of Ainsworth; and brothers Carter and Erick Painter of Ainsworth.

* Funeral service for Teresa L. Percival, 59, of Ainsworth, March 27, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with a graveside service March 30 in the Bluffton Cemetery at Bluffton, Ark. Teresa Percival died March 23 in her home. Survivors include husband Charles Percival of Ainsworth; children Blanton Shepherd and wife Lisa of Pooler, Ga., Christopher Shepherd and wife Jill of Bloomingdale, Ga., Retha Reagan of Atkinson, and Josh Reagan and wife Sequoya of Ainsworth; eight grandchildren; step-children Dr. Tamara Cook and husband Dr. Jerry Cook of Huntsville, Texas, Michael Percival of Lincoln, and Jennifer Fiesterman and husband Troy of Winner, S.D.; two step-grandchildren; brother William Frank Rich Jr. and wife Debra of Swainsboro, Ga.; step-brother Lanier Griswold of Swainsboro; step-sister Zeebe Durden-Henry of Swainsboro; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Jack M. Osborne, 81, of Atkinson, March 27, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery and military rights to be performed by the Atkinson American Legion Post 86 and the Legion Riders. Jack Osborne died March 23 in the University of Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha. Survivors include children Scott Osborne and wife Diane of Atkinson, and Lori MacGregor and husband Steve of Plainview; seven grandchildren; brothers Dale Osborne and wife Eileen of Atkinson, and Orville Osborne and wife Donna of Atkinson; sister Bonnie Bilstein and husband Richard of Atkinson; brothers-in-law Donald Brown of Fremont, and Richard Ulrich of LaVista; and sister-in-law Pat Jefferies of Kearney.

* Funeral service for Eugene “LeRoy” Simonson, 77, of Ravenna, March 22, in the Mullen United Methodist Church with burial in the Cedarview Cemetery near Mullen. LeRoy Simonson died March 17 in the Good Samaritan Society at Ravenna.

* Funeral service for Dona J. Verzal, 93, of Atkinson, March 21, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Dona Verzal died March 15 in the Good Samaritan Center at Atkinson. Survivors include son Tony Verzal of Kearney; daughter Darlene Kinnick and husband Mark of Sommerset, S.D.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Raymond D. Krysl, 85, of Stuart, March 21, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery and military rites performed by the Stuart American Legion Post. Raymond Krysl died March 17 in the Butler County Health Care Center at David City. Survivors include his wife Mary Krysl of Stuart; children Joseph Krysl of Rising City, and John Krysl and wife Mary of Stuart; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Eileen McNeely; brother Larry Krysl and wife Rose; and brother-in-law Charles Devine and wife JoAnn.

* Funeral service for Corky Greenough, 83, of Lusk, Wyo., March 18, in the 4-H Multipurpose Building located at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds at Lusk. Corky Greenough died March 15 in the Niobrara Health and Life Center at Lusk.

* Word has been received of the death of Guy H. Schwarten, 60, of Ainsworth. Guy Schwarten died March 14 in his home. Cremation has taken place, and no local service is planned. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Oregon. Survivors include sister Deb Fairchild of Ainsworth; step-father Edwin Schwarten of Emerson and Palm Springs, Calif.; and step-siblings and other family members.

* A memorial graveside service for Kenneth L. Jines, 60, of Newport formerly of Ainsworth and Omaha, will be held at a later date at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Kenneth Jines died March 10 in his home. Survivors include son Devin Ward of Ainsworth; father Avert “Jim” Jines of Alliance; sister Marilyn Crooker and husband Richard of Newport; half-brother Jimmy Jines of Daytona Beach, Fla.; step-father Merlyn Hambleton of Johnstown; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Lucille McCormick, 85, of Valentine, March 11, in the Valentine Presbyterian Church with inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Lucille McCormick died March 6 in the Pine View Good Samaritan Center at Valentine. Survivors include sons Kim McCormick of Sparks, and Patrick McCormick of Norfolk; daughter Deborah Godel of Winner, S.D.; sister Bonnie Swim of Winslow; and brother Roger Foster of Sparks.

* Funeral service for Frank E. Weander Jr., 92, of Ainsworth formerly of Valentine, March 11, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Junior Weander died March 3 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include son Stanley Weander of Ardmore, Okla.; four granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Helen Townsend of Lexington, and Leona Hagedorn of Broken Bow; brother-in-law Ralph Freeman of Maryland; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Cynthia Coulter, 66, of Omaha formerly of Valentine and Springview, March 11, in the Springview United Methodist Church with burial in the Pine Grove Cemetery. Cynthia Coulter died Feb. 28 at Omaha. Survivors include her husband John Coulter; brothers Tim and wife Samantha of Helena, Mont., Joe Dan of Iowa City, Iowa, James and wife Debra of Placitas, N.M.; sister Catherine Bootzin and husband Bob of Jemez Springs, N.M,; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Clara Enbody, 95, of Atkinson,  March 11, in the St. John's Lutheran Church of Atkinson with inurnment in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Clara Enbody died March 8 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson.  Survivors include daughters Diana Headley of Omaha, and Cindy Gotschall and husband Clark of Atkinson; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service for David Duane Harlan, 63, of Bassett, March 10 in the Holy Cross Catholic Church of Bassett with inurnment in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. David Harlan died March 6 in his home. Survivors include his wife Phyllis Harlan of Bassett; daughter Amber Push and husband Adam of Lincoln; sister Joyce Dearmont of Greeley, Colo., and husband Paul Elger of North Platte; mother-in-law Justine Kroenke of Fremont; nieces, nephews, and other family members.

* A memorial service for Ivan Roth, 85, of Valentine, March 9, in the Valentine United Methodist Church. Ivan Roth died March 3 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Jeanene Roth of Valentine; children Cindy Monroe of Valentine, Robin Roth, and Kim Johnson; and sister Doretta Bauer.

* Funeral service for Jolane G. Armstrong, 68, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Ponca, March 8 in the St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ponca with burial in the South Creek Cemetery near Ponca. Jolane Armstrong died  March 3 in her home. Survivors include children Greg Armstrong of Lincoln, Paula Peters and husband Troy of Ainsworth, Dan Armstrong of Ponca, and Casey Armstrong of Bellevue; four grandchildren; siblings Joanne Olson and husband Jon, Diane Donnelly and husband George, Donna Vitzthum and husband Terry, JoEllen Slota and husband Garry, and Joe Kopal and wife Shavonne; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Robert D. “Bob” Scott, 93, of Ainsworth, March 4, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial of his ashes at a later date in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Wood Lake. Bob Scott died Feb. 28 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Dora Scott of Ainsworth; son Rick Scott and wife Joyce of Omaha; daughter Pam of Las Vegas, Nev.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Paul Irwin, 86, of Neligh formerly of Ainsworth, Feb. 27, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the O’Neill Cemetery and military rights to be conducted by the O’Neill American Legion Simonson Post 93 and VFW Post 926. Paul Irwin died Feb. 22 in the Antelope County Hospital at Neligh. Survivors include his wife Donna Irwin of Ainsworth; daughter Paula Naber and husband Todd of Sioux Falls, S.D.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Evelyn Allen of Bassett, Bonnie Osborne and husband Ed of Larned, Kan., and Mary Bidner of Prince George, Canada; sister-in-law Joan Irwin of Ainsworth; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Leslie Dean "Les" Farris Jr., 65, of Ainsworth, Feb. 27, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery and military rites performed by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Les Farris died Feb. 20 in the University of Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha. Survivors include daughter Lezlie Farris-Chimienti and husband Frank of Rockville Centre, N.Y.; son Joshua Farris and wife Ashley of Omaha; six grandchildren; and cousins and other family members.

* A memorial service for Arlene L. Butler, 97, of Bassett, will be held at a later date. Arlene Butler died Feb. 21 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include daughter Carol Yaw of Bassett; sons Mike Butler and wife Connie of Florence, Ariz., Terry Butler and wife Julie of Arnold, and Dan Butler of Bassett; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Wayne G. Kinzie, 90, of Butte, Feb. 25, in the Butte Community Bible Church with burial in the Butte Cemetery with military rites by the Butte American Legion Post and the Navy Honor Guard. Wayne Kinzie died Feb. 19 in the Butte Health Care Center. Survivors include sons Gary Kinzie and Coralene of Ainsworth, Terry Kinzie of Plains, Mont., and Craig Kinzie and wife Janet of West Des Moines, Iowa; daughter-in-law Sherill Kinzie of Homer; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

* Funeral service for Marcella E. Welke, 95, of Sterling Heights, Mich., formerly of Wood Lake, Feb. 25, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Marcella Welke died Feb. 19 at Sterling Heights. Survivors include daughter Rita Sierra of Sterling Heights, Mich.; three granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Blain Larson, age 63, of Schuyler, Feb. 23, in the St. Augustine’s Catholic Church of Schuyler. Blain Larson died Feb. 19 in the Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha.

* A memorial service for Donald Brumbaugh, 73, of Gregory, S.D., Feb. 18, in the Gregory Congregational Church. Don Brumbaugh died Feb. 10. Survivors include son Eugene Brumbaugh and wife Tina of Gregory; daughter Marsha Clow and husband Aaron of East Grand Forks, Minn.; four grandchildren; brother Merlin Brumbaugh and wife Violet of Newport; nieces, a nephew and other family members.

* Funeral service for Leslie W. Graff, 102, of Ansley formerly of Johnstown, Feb. 17, in the Ainsworth Assembly of God Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Leslie Graff died Feb. 10 in the Rose Lane Home at Loup City. Survivors include daughter Vickie Johnson and husband Randy of Ansley; son Bill Graff of Ainsworth; son-in-law Don Honaker and wife Trudy of Pardeeville, Wis.; daughter-in-law Sheryl Graff of Ainsworth; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Annabelle Anderson of Ness City, Kan.; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Charles J. “Charlie” Fuller, 72, of Bassett, Feb. 13, in the Bassett St. Mary’s Episcopal Church with inurnment at a later date. Charlie Fuller died Jan. 30 in the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Survivors include sister Evelyn Kirstine and husband Donald of Tularosa, N.M.; and nieces, nephews, and cousins, including locally Denny Lane and wife Cindy of Bassett, and Larry Lane of Bassett; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Amber A. Frerichs, 21, of Bassett, Feb. 11, in the Rock County High School Gymnasium at Bassett with burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Amber Frerichs died Feb. 4 from injuries suffered during a motor vehicle accident near Amherst. Survivors include parents Barry and Amy Frerichs of Bassett; brother Brennan Frerichs and girlfriend Ann Kiewra of Kearney; grandparents Ken Brenneman and wife Grace of Plattsmouth, Mary Foxworthy and husband Terry of Bassett, and Gary Frerichs and wife Diane of Coleridge; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Stanley Fay Bair, 64, of Atkinson, Feb. 7, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial at a later date in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Stanley Bair died Feb. 3, in his home. Survivors include son Stanley William Bair of Oregon City, Ore.; five grandchildren; brothers Howard Kleinberg of Lusk, Wyo., Harold Kleinberg of Atkinson, and Randy Kleinberg of Fremont; and sisters Anna Kleinberg of Newport, and Annette Brigance of O’Neill.

* Funeral service for Lois Lien, 83, of Valentine, Feb. 4, in the Valentine Our Savior Lutheran Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Lois Lien died Jan. 30 in her home. Survivors include sons Rick Lien of Hemingford, Ron Lien of Minatare, Russ Lien of Aguanga, Calif., and David Lien of Valentine; daughter Debra Witte of Valentine; and sister-in-law Betty Rodgers of Valentine.

* A memorial service for Marvin J. Reynolds, 77, of Bassett, Feb. 4, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Newport Cemetery with military rites provided by the Bassett American Legion Post. Marvin Reynolds died Jan. 24 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include his wife Lanette Reynolds of Bassett; sons Shawn Reynolds and special friend Melissa Denny of Bassett, and Waylon Reynolds and wife Gina of Newport; daughter Joanie Reynolds and fiance Bruce Dannatt of Ainsworth; six grandchildren; mother-in-law Delores Schmitz of Butte; sisters Eldene Wall and husband Elmer of East Wenatchee, Wash., and Elaine Walker and husband Glen of Lebanon, Ore.; two aunts; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Fern Farris, 87, of O’Neill, Jan. 31, in the St. Patrick’s Church of O’Neill with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Fern Farris died Jan. 26 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill.

* Funeral service for Lonnie Lee Wewel, 75, of Stuart, Jan. 30, in Seger Funeral Home of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Lonnie Wewel died Jan. 24 in the Avera McKennan Hospital at Sioux Falls, S.D.  Survivors include his wife Patti Wewel of Stuart; daughters Holly Phillips and husband Steve of Burwell, and Terri and husband Chet of Viborg, S.D.; and two grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Gale Graham, 61, of Omaha, Jan. 28, in the Faith Community Church of O'Neill with inurnment at a later date. Gale Graham died Jan. 22 in the CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital at Omaha. Survivors include his wife Brenda Graham of Omaha; children Sherry Deuell of Glen Burnie, Md., and Steven Graham of Neligh; mother Alice Graham of Springfield, S.D.; three sisters and one brother.

* Funeral service for Col. Don Bailey, M.D., 80, of Norfolk formerly of O’Neill, Jan. 28, in the First United Methodist Church of O’Neill with burial in the O’Neill Cemetery with military rites by the O’Neill American Legion Simonson Post #93. Dr. Don Bailey died Jan. 24 in the Norfolk Veterans Home.

* Funeral service for Doris M. Weddel Olson, 95, of Springview, Jan. 27, in the Springview United Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Doris Weddel Olson died Jan. 22 in the Pine View Good Samaritan Center at Valentine. Survivors include daughter-in-law Kathy Weddel of Springview; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Audrey D. Olson, 95, of Newport, Jan. 21, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with a graveside service at the Newport Cemetery. Audrey Olson died Jan. 16 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart.

* A graveside service for Curt Larson, 56, of Springview, Jan. 20, at the Mount Hope Cemetery near Springview. Curt Larson died Jan. 9.

Funeral service for Carl Frauen, 41, of Valentine, Jan. 19, in the Valentine United Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Carl Frauen died Jan. 14. Survivors include parents Monte and Cathy Frauen of Valentine; sister Robyn Reece of Curtis; grandfather Otto Frauen of Valentine; grandmother Doris Graham of Valentine; girlfriend Melissa Stephens of Valentine; and numerous other family members.

* A memorial service for Marandi Best, 40, of Naper, Jan. 14, in the Full Gospel Church of Butte. Marandi Best died Jan. 10 in her home.

* Funeral service for Mary Shald, 95, of Stuart, Jan. 14, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Mary Shald died Jan. 11 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include children John Shald and wife Bette of Stuart, Judy Prater of Lawton, Okla., James Shald and wife Rosemary of Omaha, LouAnn Cadwallader and husband Roy of Stuart, Jerry Shald and wife Connie of Milford, and Patricia Varlic and husband Rex of Red Oak, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Jonas J. "Joney" Dillon Jr., 77, of Bassett, Jan. 9, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Thurman Cemetery near Bassett. Joney Dillon died Jan. 3 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include his wife Carolyn Dillon of Bassett; children Joyln Dillon-Clark and husband David of Long Pine, James Dillon and wife Lesa of Long Pine, Justin Dillon of Johnstown, and Cody Dillon and wife Bradie of Long Pine; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother Jerry Dillon and wife Nona of Janesville, Wis.; sisters Luella "Ellie" Dillon of Huron, S.D., Judy Hulshizer and husband Orven of Alabama, and Melinda Turpin and husband Ken of Newport; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Cindy Sue Dvorak, 58, of O’Neill,  Jan. 9, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Cindy Dvorak died Jan. 2 in the Creighton University Hospital at Omaha.  Survivors include parents Richard and Lois Dvorak of Stuart; sister Nancy Snover and husband Mark of Stuart; brothers Jerry Dvorak and wife Kim of Stuart, Rick Dvorak and wife Katie of Oconto, Bob Dvorak and wife Judy of Stuart, Tom Dvorak and wife Peggy of Stuart, and Jeff Dvorak and wife Cheri of Stuart; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

* Funeral service for Alda M. Ellis, 79, of Ainsworth, Jan. 7, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with a memorial gathering Jan. 9 in the Stuart Community Church and committal in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Alda Ellis died Jan. 3 in the Rock County Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include sons Terry King and wife Diane of Lincoln, and Steve King and wife Louise of Gillette, Wyo.; daughters Debra Ballanby of Kennewick, Wash., and Kristine Caauwe and husband Chris of Rohnert Park, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Donald Moon of Newport; and nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Dale E. Mundorf, 70, of Long Pine, Jan. 7, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Dale Mundorf died Jan. 1 in his home. Survivors include his wife Donna Mundorf of Long Pine; daughter Pamela Huber and husband Steve of Norfolk; one grandson; mother-in-law Ruth Luehrs of Long Pine; siblings Dwayne "Wink" Mundorf and wife Patsy of Omaha, and Marcella "Mouse" Maurer of Bassett; sisters-in-law Elsie Mundorf of Wood Lake, LaVonne Vetter and husband Dail of Cozad, Joyce Hutcheson and husband Gary of Long Pine, and Dixie Hansen and husband Lee of Douglas, Wyo.; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

A graveside service for Dorothy Wales, 83, of Millboro, S.D., Jan. 7, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Dorothy Wales died Jan. 2.

* A graveside service for Mary Jane Vinzenz, 93, of Atkinson, Jan. 7, at the Woodlawn Cemetery near Atkinson. Mary Jane Vinzenz died Dec. 31 in the Good Samaritan Center at Atkinson. Survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins.

* A memorial service for Duane Mohr, 73, of Butte, Jan. 6, in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Butte. Duane Mohr died Jan. 3 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill.

* Funeral service for Lorraine A. Roebke, 85, of Fairbury formerly of Daykin, Jan. 6, in the Zion Lutheran Church of Tobias with burial in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Lorraine Roebke died Jan. 3 in the Gardenside Long Term Care at Fairbury. Survivors include daughters Chyrel Remmers and husband Rod of Madison, Charlene Wilcox and husband Randy of Lincoln, Brenda Connell of Ainsworth, Mary Lou Janzen and husband Verlin of Hutchinson, Kan., and Charlotte Scott and husband Dale of Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

* Funeral service for Margaret Cross Buckendorf, 100, of Lincoln formerly of Bassett, Jan. 2, in Roper and Sons Funeral Home of Lincoln with a graveside service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.3, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Margaret Buckendorf died Dec. 28 at Lincoln. Survivors include daughters Peggy Cross Wilkinson and husband Floyd of Lincoln, Judi Cross of Papillion, Kay Cross Fredeen of Kansas City, Mo., and Susan Cross Helms and husband Don of Phoenix, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; step-daughters Janice Fenemore and husband Bob of Kansas City, JoAnn Swanson and husband Dave of Bassett; and several step-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Pearl Kaiser, 101, of Atkinson, Monday, Jan. 2, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Pearl Kaiser died Dec. 30 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include daughter Shirley Peterson of Atkinson; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Minnie Stevens of Casper, Wyo., and Inez Weller of Atkinson; and nieces and a nephew.