Here are previous years obituaries: 2024

* Funeral service for Larry Ogden, 73, of Atkinson, Dec. 28, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Larry Ogden died Dec. 22 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife Marlene Ogden of Atkinson; children Angie Schaaf and husband Casey of Atkinson, Crystal Osborne and husband Andy of Atkinson, and Jeremy Ogden and wife Sara of Atkinson; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings Jerry Ogden and wife Pat of Lawrence, Kan., Don Ogden and wife Ellen of Atkinson, Janet Hoffman and husband Gary of O’Neill, Gary Ogden and wife Pam of South Sioux City, Judy Hagan and husband Steve of Atkinson, Joan Greger and husband Dan of Stuart, Joy Raasch of Marathon, Iowa, Jean Hamilton and husband Mark of Lincoln, and Janice Ogden of Lincoln; sisters-in-law Jane Ogden of O’Neill, and Kerry Ogden of Kingsley, Iowa; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Stanley E. Smith, 88, of Ainsworth, Dec. 27, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with interment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Stan Smith died Dec. 19 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include children Craig Smith and wife Mary of Ainsworth, Brenda Smith of Ainsworth, and Janet Soule and husband Kevin of Harrisburg; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Marie Smith of Elgin; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A graveside service for Jeffrey Todd Swanson, 65, of Bassett, Dec. 23, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Jeff Swanson died Dec. 10 in Nebraska Medicine at Omaha. Survivors include his wife Jo Swanson of Bassett; children Amber Chamberlain and husband Josh of Elkhorn, Amanda Cemer and husband Brent of Elkhorn, Chad Butler and wife Connie of Cassville, Mo., and Kris Pickhinke and husband Kevin of Bassett; 10 grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.
* Funeral service for Betty Doolittle Winings, 98, of Atkinson, Dec. 19, in the Atkinson United Methodist Church with burial in the Chambers City Cemetery. Betty Winings died Dec. 14 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her daughters Joyce Seger and husband Cal of Atkinson, Vicki Deseive and husband Butch of Atkinson, Sue Mitchell and husband Boyd of Atkinson, Barb Shane and husband Kirk of Atkinson, and Ki Slaymaker and husband Ed of Atkinson; son-in-law Tom Genung of Hastings; stepdaughter Rita Stevenson of O’Neill; 17 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* A private memorial service will be held at a later date for Grace Elva Hatley, 96, of Long Pine. Grace Hatley died Dec. 14 in her home. Survivors include her children Bryant Casto and wife Linda of Bernalillo, N.M., Patti Casto of Long Pine, Richard Casto of Grand Island, and Kathy Hatley of Long Pine; nine grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Sharon Mitchell, 82, of Atkinson, Dec. 18, in the Atkinson First Presbyterian Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Sharon Mitchell died Dec. 12 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her husband Robert Mitchell of Atkinson; daughter Rhonda Wenner and husband Joe of Atkinson; son Kurt Mitchell and wife Pam of Atkinson; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Enid L. Worth, 93, of Springview, Dec. 14, in the Keya Paha County High School gym with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Enid Worth died Dec. 7 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include her children Ron Worth of Springview, and Lorraine Worth of Springview; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Aliene Clark of Casper, Wyo.; brother-in-law Malvern “Corky” Worth and wife Janet of Springview; sister-in-law Stella Graham of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Dennis Weber, 84, of Stuart, Dec. 14, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Dennis Weber died Dec. 6 in his home. Survivors include his wife Mildred Weber of Stuart; children Jackie Beck and husband Terry of Spencer, Iowa, Doris Gordon and husband Reno of Bassett, Tammy Weber of Blue Springs, Mo., Tom Weber and wife Kim of Cortland, and Paul Weber and wife Kelly of Omaha; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Virgil Beryl; two sisters-in-law; and other family members.
* A memorial service will be held at a later date for Stephen L. Selvig, 77, of Bassett. Stephen Selvig died Dec. 6 in his home. Survivors include his wife Ann Selvig of Bassett; son Christopher Selvig and wife LeAnn of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughter Tracy Selvig and husband Johnny Bohnen of Colorado Springs; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters Sherry Estensen of Eden Prairie, Minn., and Terry Fritz of Roseville, Minn.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A celebration of life service for Rod Kaup, 78, of Stuart, will be held at a later date. Rod Kaup died Dec. 3 in his home. Survivors include his wife Nora Kaup of Stuart; children James Kaup and wife Sonya of Midland, Ga., Rodney Kaup and spouse Liam Bruno of Chicago, Ill., Edith Rhode and husband Kevin of Hubbard, and Shawn Kaup and wife Nikki of Kalispell, Mont.; several grandchildren; sister Brenda Sutton and husband Harv of Omaha; brothers Mel Kaup and wife Kathy of Omaha, and Jack Kaup and wife Sharon of Stuart; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service is pending for Amy D. (Morava) Hartman, 53, of Broken Bow. Amy Hartman died Friday, Nov. 29, in the CHI Health-Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Survivors include her husband Brian Hartman of Broken Bow; three children; seven grandchildren; mother Beverly DeWeese of Bassett; brothers Shane Morava of Valentine, and Benjamin Frederick of Dickinson, N.D.; sisters Chelsey Anthony of Harrisburg, S.D., and Shallon Decker of Fredonia, Kan.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Larry D. Worth, 88, of Springview, Dec. 5, in the New Hope Community Church of Springview with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Larry Worth died Nov. 27 in the CHI Health-Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Survivors include his children Debra Black of Lincoln, Gregory Worth and wife Nancy of Overland Park, Kan., Brian Worth of Lincoln, and Kristina Worth of Springview; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; stepchildren Shawn Freeman and wife Julie of Ozark, Mo., and JoRene Herron of Springfield, Mo.; two step-grandchildren; sister Doris Dickes of Sterling, Colo.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A graveside service for Jim Ninas, 81, of Atkinson, Dec. 2, at the Stuart Community Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Stuart American Legion Post 115. Jim Ninas died Nov. 26 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include his wife Roseann Ninas of Atkinson; children Vicki Gilbert and husband Jason of Papillion, and Kelly Ninas and wife Valerie of Omaha; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Wilma Tasler, 89, of Atkinson, Nov. 30, in the Atkinson United Methodist Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Wilma Tasler died Nov. 26 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include her children Suzanne Schrunk and husband Richard of Emmet, Chris Vogel and husband John of Atkinson, Charles Tasler Jr. and wife Mary of LaPorte City, Iowa, Nancy Weber and husband Bob of Atkinson, and Tom Tasler and wife Ana of Atkinson; daughter-in-law Diane Tasler of Atkinson; 14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brothers Keith McKim of Colorado, and Les McKim of Omaha; and sister-in-law Marilyn McKim of California.
* Funeral service for Mike Kissinger, 77, formerly of Atkinson, Nov. 30, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Mike Kissinger died Nov. 17 at Sturgis, S.D. Survivors include his partner Stephen Bifulco; daughter Ky Gossard and husband Todd of Piedmont, S.D.; son Kolton Kissinger and wife Kari of Piedmont; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; former spouse Bethel (Jones) Kissinger of Sturgis; sister Deanna Rendina and husband Ralph of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; nieces and other family members.
* A memorial service for Alan Gene Thomas, 61, of Arapahoe, Nov. 23, in the Arapahoe Methodist Church with a second service Nov. 29 in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth. Alan Thomas died Nov. 7 in his home. Survivors include his wife Heidi Thomas of Arapahoe; mother Ellen Kyser and husband Charlie of Ainsworth; mother-in-law Louise Jones of Arapahoe; daughter Hollie Lepak and husband John of Papillion; son Ian Thomas of Kearney; one grandson; stepdaughter Toni Lenox and husband Mike of Mesa, Ariz.; stepsons Jesse Metzler and wife Hanna of Mesa, Josh Metzler and spouse Mitch of Austin, Texas, and Jeffery Adam of Garden City, Kan.; seven step-grandchildren; brother Bob Thomas and wife Lori of O’Neill; an aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service will be held at a later date for Lewis F. Botsford, 91, of Ainsworth. Lewis Botsford died Nov. 22 in his home. Survivors include his sister Doris Leach of Ainsworth, six nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Walter L. Rhoades, 90, of Brewster, Nov. 25, in the Brewster Community Center with burial in the Brewster Cemetery with military rites. Walter Rhoades died Nov. 20 in his home.
* Funeral service for Jerry B. Kaup, 83, of Bassett, Nov. 25, in the Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church with burial in the Sybrant Cemetery with military rites. Jerry Kaup died Nov. 20 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include his wife Barb Kaup of Bassett; children Tammy Kaup and husband Johannes Knops of Suzhou, China, Kristin Quintana and husband Max of Gardner, Kan., Brian Kaup and wife Amanda of Bassett, and Jered Kaup of Lincoln; six grandchildren; sister Bernelda Coventry and husband Bill of Grand Island; brother Rodger Kaup of Bassett; sisters-in-law Linda Johnson and husband Lyle of Gretna, and Carol Koinzan and husband Rick of Norfolk; brother-in-law Dave Sybrant and wife Diane of Bassett; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Gail Haas, 92, of Valentine, Nov. 25, in the Valentine Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Gail Haas died Nov. 18 in the Norfolk Veterans Home. Survivors include his sister Sharon Swett of Leadville, Colo.
* A graveside service for Genevieve (Smith) Forbes, 98, of Fort Collins, Colo., Nov. 23, at the Atkinson Woodlawn Cemetery. Genevieve Forbes died Nov. 17 at Fort Collins, Colo. Survivors include her sons Gerald Forbes of Fort Collins, and Lesley Forbes and wife Patricia of Fort Collins; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Chester D. “Chet” Mizner, 85, of Long Pine, Nov. 23, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites. Chet Mizner died Nov. 14 in the Community Memorial Health Center at Burwell. Survivors include his wife Cheryl Mizner of Long Pine; sons Brandon Mizner and wife Kerry of Shawnee, Kan., and Chad Mizner of Omaha; two granddaughters; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Joe E. Andrews, 73, of Neosha, Mo., formerly of Bassett and O’Neill, Nov. 19, in Clark Funeral Home of Neosha with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Bassett St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Joe E. Andrews died Nov. 12 in his home. Survivors include his wife Karen Andrews of Neosha; daughter Jody Hagerty of North Liberty, Iowa; one grandson; step-daughters Marie Corral of Arizona, and Angela Townsend and husband Eric of Arizona; parents Joe R. and Wilma Andrews of Bassett; siblings Deb Vonheeder of Ainsworth, Terry Andrews and wife Erica, Becky Lucht and husband Tom of Ainsworth, Sheri Gann and husband Steve of Ainsworth, and Kristi Thornburg and husband Ted of Stuart; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Loran Daniels, 93, of Ainsworth, Nov. 22, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with interment in the Purdum Cemetery with military rites. Loran Daniels died Nov. 13 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include his wife Wanda Daniels of Ainsworth; daughter Loranda Daniels Buoy of Long Pine; two step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Kathy Keller, 75, of Valentine, Nov. 22, in the Valentine Methodist Church with burial in the Purdum Cemetery. Kathy Keller died Nov. 15 in her home. Survivors include her husband Bob Keller of Valentine; daughter Amy Hanson of Blair; son Shane Keller of Valentine; sister Jane Grooms of Valentine; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Rollie Kunz, 92, of Stuart, Nov. 19, in the Stuart St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Stuart American Legion Post. Rollie Kunz died Nov. 12 in the Parkside Manor. Survivors include his brother Max Kunz and wife Helen of Stuart; and numerous nieces and nephews.
* A memorial service for Dr. William “Bill” Peterson, 71, of Valentine, Nov. 16, in the Valentine Methodist Church with inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Bill Peterson died Oct. 22 at Burwell. Survivors include his wife Dede Peterson of Valentine; children Ryan Peterson of Burwell, Tonya Peterson of Parker, Colo., and Traci Greenwood of Colorado; stepchildren Tim Nutter of Rapid City, S.D., and JJ Thorpe of Valentine; mother Jean Peterson of Valentine; brother Randy Peterson of Kilgore; sister Cindy Wobig of Valentine; and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Deb Reagle, 66, of Valentine. Deb Reagle died Oct. 31 in her home. A private family service in the Sandoz Chapel of the Pines at Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters Michelle Richards of Valentine, Mary Reagle of Valentine, Melissa Reagle of Crookston and Maranda Reagle of Valentine.
* A memorial service for Joe A. Dodd, 76, of Johnstown, Nov. 9, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with a military flag presentation conducted by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date in the East Woodlawn Cemetery near Johnstown. Joe Dodd died Oct. 29 in the Select Specialty Hospital at Sioux Falls, S.D. Survivors include his wife Tawn Dodd of Johnstown; daughter Kristy Beegle and husband Ben of Ainsworth; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Joeleen Dodd of Fremont, and Marie Dodd of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Beverly Mae (Fink) Scheer, 90, of Broken Bow formerly of Ainsworth, Nov. 8, in The Connection on Main Street in Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Bev Scheer died Oct. 25 in the Custer Care Center at Broken Bow. Survivors include her children Gary Scheer of Sprague River, Ore., Kevin Scheer and wife Pam of Elsmere, Bryan Scheer and wife Pam of Yreka, Calif., and Melanie Coffman and husband Mic of Halsey; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Harlin D. Welch, 88, of Ainsworth, Nov. 1, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with military rites conducted by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Harlin Welch died Oct. 25 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include his wife Joyce Welch of Ainsworth and Bassett; children DeLonna Costello and husband Jim of Pierre, S.D., Denise Young and significant other Mark Swenson of Pierre, and Harlin Welch and wife Kara of Ainsworth; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Jackie Smith and husband Jack of Urbana, Mo.; brother Garry Welch and wife Donna of Seattle, Wash.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Elaine (Doty) Holmes, 88, of Atkinson, Oct. 29, in the Atkinson First Presbyterian Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Elaine Holmes died Oct. 24 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include her children Lonnie Doty and wife Vicki of Inman, Beverly Philbrick and husband Kenneth of Washington, Charlotte Pitt and husband Willie of Powell, Wyo., Ronnie Doty of Arizona, and Curtis Doty of Casper, Wyo.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers Elvin Anderson and wife Caroline of Columbus, Bernard Anderson and wife Leile of Columbus, and Clayton Anderson and wife Eileen of Atkinson; sisters Mary Scott and husband J. Harvey of Tulsa, Okla., Dorothy Pahl of Atkinson, Janice Hibbs and husband Mike of Minnesota, Diana Den Herder of Tampa, Fla., and Eileen Osborne and husband Dale of Atkinson; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Michael L. Schelm, 53, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Oct. 26, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery at a later date. Mike Schelm died Oct. 8 in the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center at Idaho Falls. Survivors include his mother Patricia Allen of Idaho Falls; father Kenneth Schelm and wife Becky of Ainsworth; sister Paula Larsen and husband Ernie of Springview; a niece, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
* Funeral service for Ed Walnofer, 88, of Stuart, Oct. 26, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Ed Walnofer died Oct. 19 in the Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha. Survivors include his children Chris Batenhorst and husband Ron of Atkinson, Kathy Hytrek and husband Dave of Atkinson, Patty Gokie and husband Jayme of Atkinson, Colleen Adair and husband Dick of Atkinson, Randy Walnofer and wife Misti of Columbus, Tammy Miles and husband Ryan of Omaha, and Chad Darling and wife Katie of Wahoo; 31 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Jim Davis of Stuart; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Carol P. Larson, 82, of Ainsworth, Oct. 25, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Carol Larson died Oct. 18 in Cottonwood Villa. Survivors include her daughter Karan Clay and husband Dave of Bassett; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law Kent Kelley of Winter Park, Fla., Jim Larson and wife Marie of Springview, and Lloyd Larson and wife Betty of Newport; sisters-in-law Dorothy Larson of Springview, Lois Troy of Lincoln, and Vickie Larson of Springview; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Brandon Kyle Kenner, 39, of Wood Lake, Oct. 23, in the Cherry County Fairgrounds building at Valentine with interment in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Wood Lake. Brandon Kenner died Oct. 16 in the Methodist Hospital at Omaha. Survivors include his parents Paul and Ronda Kenner of Wood Lake; brothers Derek Kenner of Wood Lake, and Ty Kenner and wife Nicole of Wood Lake; grandmother Clarabelle Kenner of Wood Lake; two nieces, two nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.
* A memorial service for Yvonne Marie Giles Cox, 86, of Purdum, Oct. 19, in the Purdum United Church of Christ. Yvonne Cox died Oct. 11 in the Callaway Good Life Center. Survivors include her husband Bob Cox of Purdum; children Kylene Schroer and husband Francis of Grand Island, Kim Cox and wife Jean of Purdum, and Byron Cox and wife Connie of Purdum; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sisters Barbara Nilson and husband Myron, and Vicky Terwilleger.
* A celebration of life service for Phyllis Boller, 82, of North Platte, Oct. 19, in the Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene at North Platte. Phyllis Boller died Oct. 13 in The Maples at Centennial Nursing Center at North Platte. Survivors include her husband Maurice Boller of North Platte; children Kathy Randolph and husband Mark of Atkinson, Greg Boller and wife Kendi of Farnam, Brian Boller and wife Kamy of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Todd Boller of Geneva; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings Edwin Mizner of Kearney, George Mizner and wife Gwen of Springview, Shirley McDonald of Lincoln, Ella Mae DeWeese and Tom McCoy of Kearney, Arvilla Self and husband Mel of Tennessee Ridge, Tenn., Cindy Hissong of Ord, and David Mizner of Ainsworth; sister-in-law Jo Mizner of Kearney; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial graveside service for Charlotte Beck, 85, of Greeley, Colo., formerly of Atkinson and Stuart, Oct. 18, at the Stuart Community Cemetery. Charlotte Beck died June 20 at Greeley. Survivors include her daughter Sheryl Ann Beck Kippen and husband Christian of Greeley; sisters LeVere Linnerson Crum of Camarillo, Calif., and Winifred “Winnie” Limmerson Peterson of Lincoln; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A celebration of life service for Cal Bretz, 69, of Billings, Mont., Oct. 17, in the Billings Columbia Club. Cal Bretz died Oct. 4 in his home. Survivors include his wife Mary Bretz of Billings; sons Nial Bretz of Billings, Sam Bretz of Salem, Ore., and Joe Bretz and wife Remya of Bozeman, Mont.; mother-in-law Ruth Masin of Billings; sisters Karen Magnuson and husband Brian of Fremont, and Cheryl Arrowsmith of Grand Island; sisters-in-law Barb Shiffermiller and husband Roger of Omaha, and Ann Salinas and husband Daniel of Palm Dale, Calif.; and brothers-in-law Joe Masin and wife Linda of Billings, and Dan Masin and wife Tammy of Billings.
* A memorial graveside service for Darlene Titus Bammerlin, 89, of Buffalo, Okla., formerly of Ainsworth and Long Pine, Oct. 17, at the High Point Cemetery near Buffalo. Darlene Bammerlin died Oct. 7 at Oklahoma City, Okla. Survivors include her daughters Deborah Bammerlin, Ann Hoffman and husband Mark, and Becky Knott and husband Lester; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and sister June.
* Funeral service for Greg Vogel, 70, of Atkinson, Oct. 17, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Greg Vogel died Oct. 13 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include his wife Roma Vogel of Atkinson; daughters Megan Mitchell and husband Tyler of Atkinson, Nicole Kreitel and husband Jeff of Atkinson, and Michelle Verzal of La Vista; nine grandchildren; siblings Everett Vogel and Carol Ries of Stuart, John Vogel and wife Chris of Atkinson, Phil Vogel and wife Sarah of Omaha, Carol Cruise of Bellevue, Kristi Cobb and husband Kelly of Omaha, and Laurie Meuret and husband Jim of Brunswick; and brother-in-law Gail LeMunyan of Grand Island.
* A graveside service for Roger Lynn Brodbeck, 85, of Grant, Oct. 11, at the Grant Fairview Cemetery. Roger Brodbeck died Oct. 5 in the Great Plains Health Center at North Platte. Survivors include his children Rick Brodbeck and wife Marilyn of Ainsworth, Monte Brodbeck and wife Cindy of Ogallala, and Shelly Linch of Ogallala; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother Ronnie Brodbeck of Phoenix, Ariz.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Carol Cady, 83, of Valentine, Oct. 9, in the Valentine Assembly of God Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Carol Cady died Oct. 3 at North Platte. Survivors include her sisters-in-law Delia Stetter of Valentine, and Sharon Cady of Bon Carbo, Colo.; and brother-in-law Duane Cady of Lakeview, S.D.
* Funeral service for Don Moon, 84, of Newport, Oct. 5, in the Atkinson Presbyterian Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Atkinson American Legion Post 86. Don Moon died Oct. 1 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include his children Deanna Dickau and husband Quincy of Atkinson, Danny Moon and wife Tammi of Randolph, Rodney Moon and wife Julie of Yankton, S.D., Rebecca Stamp and husband Jerry of Inman, and Kathi Foltz and husband CJ of O’Neill; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters-in-law Dorothy (Johnson) Carr of Fremont, and Dorothy (Slaymaker) Carr of Atkinson; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A graveside memorial service for Stanley M. McKimmey, 71, of Ainsworth, Oct. 5, at the Purdum Cemetery. Stanley McKimmey died Sept. 11 in his home. Survivors include his wife Shelly McKimmey of Ainsworth; daughters Cori Dunaway and husband Dan of Crete, and Kristin Petersen and husband Dustin of Lincoln; two grandchildren; half-sisters Sandra Royal of Minden, Vickie Webb of Dunning, and Elizabeth Kmoch of Callaway; half-brother David Eaton and wife Glenda of Benton City, Wash.; sisters-in-law Sharon Jenkins of Greenwood, Ark., Sandy Miller of Burwell, and Johna Eaton of Broken Bow; brothers-in-law Jim Baxter and wife Candy of Delta, Colo., and Mike Baxter and wife Linn of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Katherine M. “Katie” Anderson, 96, and Norris D. Anderson, 90, both of Long Pine, Oct. 4, in the Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church with a private family interment in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine with military rites conducted by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Katie Anderson died Sept. 26 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Norris Anderson died Nov. 26, 2018. Survivors include their daughters Paula Welke and husband Jim of Long Pine, and Julianne Sevening Morris of Omaha; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Dale Bilstein, 79, of Amelia, Oct. 1, in the Atkinson Presbyterian Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Dale Bilstein died Sept. 27 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill. Survivors include his wife Janice Bilstein of Amelia; children Ron Bilstein and wife Kim of Battle Creek, Ryan Bilstein and wife Theresa of Meadow Grove, Reita Farmer and husband Michael of Lincoln, and Justin Bilstein and wife Elizabeth of Hoskins; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters Virginia Bauman of Ord, Marie Bade of Burr, Peggy Derickson and husband Roger of Grand Island, and Kim Bingen and husband Joel of Rapid City, S.D.
* Funeral service for Evelyn Slaymaker, 95, of Atkinson, Sept. 30, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Evelyn Slaymaker died Sept. 20 in the Stanton Nursing Home. Survivors include her children Cathy Slaymaker of Rulison, Colo., Patty Babutzke and husband Mike of O’Neill, and Mary Hart of Atkinson; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Marty Jordan, 53, of Valentine, Sept. 27, in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Valentine with inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Marty Jordan died Sept. 23 at Lincoln. Survivors include his son Rece Jordan of Valentine; daughters Sophie Jordan of Valentine and Jocelyn Jordan of Valentine; brother Mike Jordan of Valentine; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Michael McKay, 81, of Creighton formerly of Atkinson, Sept. 26, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Michael McKay died Sept. 19 in the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital at Yankton, S.D. Survivors include his wife Carol McKay of Creighton; children Michael McKay of Creighton, Steven McKay and wife Rose of Cumming, Ga., and Kristine Larsen and Tom of Davenport; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Maxine Krieger and husband Lowell of Atkinson; brother-in-law Lane Pacha and wife Bernie of Papillion; sister-in-law Jean Pacha of Atkinson; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Marcie J. Heerten, 61, of Reliance, S.D., formerly of Springview, Sept. 25, in the Springview New Hope Community Church with burial in the Pleasant Dale Cemetery southeast of Norden. Marcie Heerten died Sept. 21 from injuries suffered during an ATV accident near Reliance. Survivors include her husband Russell Heerten of Reliance; children Erin Cole and husband Jacob of Colome, S.D., Lee Heerten-Rodriguez and husband Angel of Omaha, and Jessica Heerten and husband Brett Banakis of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five grandchildren; mother Joan Johnson of Baker, Mont.; mother-in-law Lila Heerten of Springview; siblings Chuck Celander and wife Maureen of Miles City, Mont., Stuart Celander and wife Shirley of DePere, Wis., Kristie Rake and husband Pat of Plankinton, S.D., and Charity Feemster and husband Danny of Fort Lawn, S.C.; brothers-in-law Ron Heerten and wife Sandra of Springview, and Rod Heerten and wife Debbie of Springview; sister-in-law Arletta Childress and husband Dick of Lexington; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial graveside service for John Hurley, 81, of Atkinson, Sept. 23, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery near Atkinson. John Hurley died Sept. 18 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Home. Survivors include nephews Clarence Hurley of Arizona, David Hurley of Arizona, Eli Hurley and wife Pam of Atkinson; Neal Hurley and wife Regina of Atkinson; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Sally Manzer, 74, of Seward formerly of Atkinson, Sept. 20, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Sally Manzer died Sept. 14 at Seward. Survivors include her children Shannon Boes and husband Danny of Valentine, Heather Schanou and husband Mark of North Platte, and Kevin Manzer and wife Amy of Norfolk; seven grandchildren; siblings Richard Hirschman of Fremont, Susan Buser and husband Jack of Rosemount, Minn., Michelle Hirschman of Fremont, and Mary Rose and husband Dean of Zionsville, Ind.; an aunt and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Roberto Felix Martinez Pacheco, 76, of Ainsworth and Mexico. Roberto Martinez Pacheco died Sept. 14 in the Brown County Hospital. Per his wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include his significant other Rose Hilda Llano Cabal of Ainsworth; daughter Carmen Adriana Martinez Llano and husband Juan Pachaco of Ainsworth; two grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Max Dean Alberts, 60, of Spencer, Sept. 18, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Spencer with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Max Alberts died Sept. 10 in the Niobrara Valley Hospital at Lynch. Survivors include his wife Kimberly Alberts of Spencer; mother Sheila Bejot of Ainsworth; father Howard Alberts and wife Linda of Long Pine; step-sisters Joanne Voegler of Albuquerque, N.M., Susan Albue of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Cristina Lavery and husband Rory of London, England; aunts, an uncle and other family members.
* A memorial service for Cynthia L. “Cindy” Smith, 76, of Ainsworth, Sept. 14, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with a private family inurnment at a later date in the Giles Cemetery near Elsmere. Cindy Smith died Sept. 7 in the Community Memorial Health Center at Burwell. Survivors include her husband Malcolm Smith of Ainsworth; children George Smith and wife Kim of Elsmere, Elizabeth Berkland and husband Justin of Lincoln, Sarah Smith of Rock Springs, Wyo., and Chester Smith and wife Andra of Elsmere; six grandchildren; sister Alyce Ann Clasen of Hot Springs, S.D.; sister-in-law Allegra Penington of Lincoln; brother-in-law Gary Trego of North Platte; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Bonnie Jungman, 96, of Atkinson, Sept. 11, in the Atkinson Methodist Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Bonnie Jungman died Sept. 7 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her children Roger Jungman and wife Gayle of Atkinson, and Jayne Fetherston and husband Bob of Atkinson; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings Betty Gotschall of Atkinson, Joan Fleming of Atkinson, JoAnn Small of Kearney, Duane Humphrey and wife DeMaris of Fremont, and Dale Doolittle and wife Donna of Amelia.
* Funeral service for Robert Campbell, 77, of Stuart, Sept. 7, in the Stuart Community Church with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Robert Campbell died Aug. 31 in the Faith Regional Health Services at Norfolk. Survivors include his wife Donna Campbell of Stuart; children Rashele Campbell of Inman, Robert C. Campbell of Norfolk, Kurtis Campbell of Page, Kyle Campbell of Inman, Laurie Behrendsen of Omaha, and Kelly Deweese of Omaha; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings Ivan Campbell of Stuart, Charlene of Grand Island, Angie Kopetjka of Yankton, S.D., Denise Hayes of Oak Grove, Mo., and Cindy Campbell of Stuart.
* A graveside memorial service for Janice R. (Masters) Terry, 97, of Lincoln, Sept. 7, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Janice Terry died June 9 at Lincoln. Survivors include her son James Bartlett and wife Diane of Lincoln; daughter Rebecca Williams of Bradley, Ill.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Brenda Wedige, 84, of Atkinson, Sept. 5, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Brenda Wedige died Sept. 1 at Kearney. Survivors include her children Alan Wedige and wife Colleen of Kearney, Steven Wedige and Charlotte Kloppenborg of Emmet, Todd Wedige and wife Marilyn of Lincoln, Michael Wedige and wife Marilyn of North Richland Hills, Texas, Darrin Wedige of Austin, Texas, Jill Gettert and husband Larry of O’Neill, and Troy Wedige and Kandi Karo of Fort Calhoun; 25 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sisters-in-law Gladys Cole of O’Neill, and Patricia Bouska of Stuart.
* A celebration of live event for Jeanine A. Klosner, 62, of Ainsworth, Aug. 24, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Jeanie Klosner died June 7 in the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Survivors include her boyfriend Steve Thies of Norfolk; daughters Casey Jo Masen and husband Josh of Gilbert, Ariz., and Kira Lauer of Omaha; six grandchildren; siblings Jim Lauer and wife Deb of Ainsworth, and Dan Lauer and wife Shelley of Douglas, Wyo.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for George Wenger, 90, of Mills, Aug. 24, in the Grace Lutheran Church of Burton with burial in the Powhattan, Kan., Cemetery. George Wenger died Aug. 19.
* A memorial service for William B. “Bill” Allen, 91, and Alice M. (Lanz) Allen, 86, of Bassett, Aug. 24, in the Bassett Methodist Church with a private inurnment at a later date. Bill Allen died July 17. Alice Allen died Nov. 28, 2020. Survivors include their children Jeffrey Allen and wife Michelle of Bassett, and Darcy Marlow and husband Jeffrey of Columbia, Mo.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Carol Allen of Northridge, Calif.; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Monte L. Brown, 60, of Omaha formerly of Stuart, Aug. 22, in the St. John Vianney Catholic Church of Omaha with burial in the Stuart St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Monte Brown died Aug. 19 at Omaha. Survivors include his wife Jenise Brown of Omaha; children Jenilee Sullivan and husband Matt of Omaha, Lucas Brown of Omaha, and Travis Brown and wife Jaelyn of Omaha; two grandchildren; siblings Dottie Andersen of Omaha, Daniel Brown and wife Jody of Blair, Jerry Brown and wife Jayma of Oakland, Jason Brown and wife Danielle of Omaha, and Joel Brown of Omaha; and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Rosalyn A. Fernau, 70, of Ainsworth. Rosalyn Fernau died Aug. 15 in her home. Survivors include her children Richard Fernau of Ainsworth, Travis Fernau of Phoenix, Ariz., Tina Fernau of Ainsworth and Tammy Fernau of Ainsworth; seven grandchildren; sisters Carolyn Essink and husband Mike of Waverly, and Mollee Reece and significant other Karl Weichman of Kearney; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A family graveside service for Fred Morrison, 84, of O’Neill, Aug. 17, at Callaway with a public reception to follow in the Callaway Methodist Church. Fred Morrison died Aug. 11 in his home. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Morrison of O’Neill; sons Keith Morrison and wife Alicia of Nebraska City, Daniel Morrison and wife Debbie of Bassett, Glen Morrison and wife Marcy of Omaha, and Dale Morrison and friend Kristin of Randolph; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brother Robert Morrison and wife Pam of Loveland, Colo.
* Funeral service for Alice Fahrenholz, 85, of Stuart, Aug. 16, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Alice Fahrenholz died Aug. 10 in the Parkside Manor. Survivors include her children Marsha Osburn and husband Rusty of Cody, Cheryl Rentschler and husband Mike of Atkinson, Carl Fahrenholz and wife Theresa of Stuart, Linda Fahrenholz of Longmont, Colo., Jerry Fahrenholz and wife Paulette of Stuart, and Nancy Kratz and husband Mike of Atkinson; daughter-in-law Jacque Fahrenholz of Chambers; 26 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and siblings Jim Frerichs and wife Norma of Atkinson, Helen Brewster and husband Wayne of Chambers, Judy Frerichs and husband Tom of North Platte, and Paul Frerichs and wife Teri of North Platte.
* A memorial service for Cynthia L. “Cindy” Lane, 74, of Bassett, Aug. 15, in the Bassett Methodist Church with a private family inurnment at a later date in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Cindy Lane died Aug. 5 in the Faith Regional Health Services at Norfolk. Survivors include her husband Denny Lane of Bassett; children Chad Lane and wife Jill of Ord, Emily Luetkenhaus and husband Brandon of Omaha, and Dawn Kastens and husband Michael of Lincoln; two grandsons; sister Sally Ann Gobel of Bassett; brother-in-law Larry Lane of Bassett; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Michelle Dennis, 61, of Stuart, Aug. 14, in the Stuart Community Church with burial at a later date in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Michelle Dennis died Aug. 7 in her home. Survivors include her children Lauren Dennis of Stuart, Caitlin Barker and husband Brendan of Orlando, Fla., and Leanne Giles of Sanford, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; mother Patsy Vandermay of Orlando, Fla.; and siblings Ellie Carter of O’Fallon, Mo., and Marc Neier and wife Dana of Missouri.
* Word has been received of the death of David Francis Gudgel, 85, of Loveland, Colo., formerly of the Ainsworth area. Dave Gudgel died July 7 in the Seven Lakes Memory Care at Loveland. Interment will be held at a later date in Mountain View Memorial Park at Boulder, Colo. Survivors include his wife Grace Gudgel; sons Scott Gudgel and Todd Gudgel and wife Katherine Blackmore; siblings Willard Gudgel and wife Judy, Duane Gudgel and spouse Darlene Meyer, and Linda Lund and husband Dave; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Phillip D. “Phil” Herring, 80, of Ainsworth, Aug. 10, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with interment in the Lutheran Cemetery northwest of Ainsworth with military rites provided by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Phil Herring died Aug. 6 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include his wife Karen Herring of Ainsworth; son Pat Herring and wife Lisa of Atkinson; daughter Kim Wiseman and husband Rick of Grand Island; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; stepchildren Renae Glidden of Ainsworth, and Lyn Swinford and husband Ken of Lone Tree, Colo.; brother Bill Herring and wife Olivia of Bar Harbor, Wash.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Sue E. Weston, 77, of Springview, Aug. 8, in the Springview Methodist Church with a private family burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Sue Weston died Aug. 2 in the Harbor at Calvert in Lincoln. Survivors include her husband Ben Weston of Springview; sons Michael Weston and wife Christie of Lincoln, Ryan Weston and wife Carmen of Arlington, Va., and Brent Weston and wife Melissa of Hastings; four grandchildren; siblings Connie Larrington and husband Gale of Springview, Ernest Hallock and wife Karen of Springview, and Steve Hallock and wife Chris of Springview; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Dean S. Jochem, 85, of Ainsworth, Aug. 6, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with inurnment in the Lutheran Cemetery northwest of Ainsworth. Dean Jochem died July 28 in Brookstone View at Broken Bow. Survivors include his children Greg Jochem and wife Kathy of Ainsworth, Loreece Thornton and husband Todd of Long Pine, and Karma Schwindt and husband Rich of Ainsworth; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A celebration of life event for Cynthia Jane Williams, 83, of Ainsworth, Aug. 3, in The Connection on Main Street at Ainsworth. Jane Williams died Dec. 19, 2023, at Bassett.
* A memorial service for Stanley G. McNabb, 64, of Long Pine, Aug. 2, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church with inurnment in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine with military rites provided by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Stanley McNabb died July 18 at Ainsworth. Survivors include his wife Miriam McNabb of Long Pine; children Joshua McNabb of Long Pine, Leah McNabb of Long Pine, and Amanda Dalton of Waymart, Penn.; brothers Scott McNabb and wife Veronica of Helena, Mont., and Stephen McNabb of Port Angeles, Wash.; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Jane Brewster, 86, of Butte, July 30, in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Butte with burial in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery. Jane Brewster died July 22 in the Niobrara Valley Hospital at Lynch. Survivors include her children Scott Brewster and wife Renee of Butte, Craig Brewster and wife Tammy of Butte, Susan Ryan and husband Kevin of Norway, Maine, Todd Brewster and wife Bonnie of Parrish, Fla., Mark Brewster and wife Mindi of Ardmore, Okla., and Brian Brewster and wife Katie of Ann Arbor, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Jerry Henderson and wife Mary of Valentine; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Anna Kleinberg, 63, of Newport, July 28, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery at a later date. Anna Kleinberg died July 20 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include her daughter Crystal Bourquin of Atkinson; son James Kleinberg of O’Neill; eight grandchildren; sister Annette Brigance of Lincoln; brother Butch Kleinberg of Lusk, Wyo.; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Brian L. Priestley, 56, of Ainsworth formerly of West Point, July 27, in Stokely Funeral Home of West Point with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery at West Point. Brian Priestley died July 22 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Norma Priestley of Ainsworth; children Erin Priestley and spouse Jacki Lugo of Hastings, Brandon Priestley of Ainsworth, and Devon Priestley of Sioux City, Iowa; and three grandchildren.
* Funeral service for David Wayne McNally, 75, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Cozad, July 27, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with interment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. David McNally died July 17 in his home. Survivors include his wife DiAnn McNally of Springfield; children John McNally and wife Kristen of Box Elder, S.D., Michele McNally and husband Scott Landholm of Lawrence, Kan., Kelly McNally-Cook and husband Matthew of Austin, Texas, Michelle Chance and husband Gary of Bellevue, Kim Noll and husband Chris of Fort Mill, S.C., Angie Middleton and husband Wes of Kansas City, Mo., Gayle Cordray and husband Travis of Mount Vernon, Mo., and Neil Whitney and wife Heidi of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 25 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Cindy McNally of Ainsworth, Donna Kegley of Ainsworth, and DeVonne Lytle of Ainsworth; and other family members.
* A private memorial service for Kenneth Huston Jr., 63, of Emmet, July 27. Kenneth Huston Jr. died April 2 at Kearney. Survivors include his wife Joyce Huston of Emmet; parents Ken and Laurine Huston of Emmet; siblings Cindy Pribil and husband Mike of Atkinson, Kelly Huston and wife Marge of Emmet, and Jaime Reiser and husband Chris of Atkinson; stepchildren Jamie Deveno and husband Dan of Nevada, Iowa, Joe Downs and wife Nicole of Clarksville, Tenn., and Jennifer Cosaert and husband Dan of Atkinson; seven grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Jill Hipke, 67, of rural Stuart, July 22, in the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson with burial in the Cleveland Cemetery north of Stuart. Jill Hipke died July 17 in her home. Survivors include her husband Wynn Hipke of Stuart; children Renee Taylor and husband Gabe of Valentine, Kyle Hipke and wife Katherine of Stuart, Lanell Graham and husband Zeb of Valentine, and Russell Hipke of Stuart; and nine grandchildren.
* Funeral service for Betty Goldfuss, 90, of Atkinson, July 20, in the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Betty Goldfuss died July 14 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include her daughter Beth Ann Griess of Powell, Wyo.; siblings Elaine Holmes of Atkinson, Doty Pahl of Atkinson, Elvon Anderson and wife Caroline of Columbus, Bernard Anderson and wife Leile of Columbus, Eileen Osborne and husband Dale of Atkinson, Clayton Anderson and wife Eileen of Atkinson, Mary Scott and husband J. Harvey of Tulsa, Okla., Janice Hibbs and husband the Rev. Mike of Austin, Minn., and Diana Den Herder of Tampa, Fla.; and sisters-in-law Gloria Anderson of Oneida, N.Y., and Nancy Anderson of Winchester, Tenn.
* A memorial service for William J. “Bill” Kollman, 87, formerly of Atkinson, July 19, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery and military rites provided by the STRATCOMM Honor Guard from Offutt Air Force Base and the Atkinson American Legion Post 86. Bill Kollman died July 10. Survivors include his wife Virginia Kollman of Toledo Bend Lake, Texas; children Deana Beutler and husband Tom of Johnson, William Kollman Jr. of Lincoln, Kathy Thomas and husband Keith of Leavenworth, Kan., John Kollman of Hot Springs, S.D., Gail Kollman of Chester, Pa., and Kristine Blankenship and husband Joey of Graysville, Ala.; stepchildren Kathy Hackel and husband Tom of Waycross, Ga., Eddie Boxx and wife Trudi of Warren, Texas, Tim Boxx and wife Melissa of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Elizabeth Goetz and husband John of Eagle River, Alaska; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Coralee Y. Barrow, 88, of Long Pine, July 18, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church with burial in the Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Columbus. Coralee Barrow died July 12 in her home. Survivors include children Aaron Barrow and wife Jennifer of Blair, Joel Barrow and wife Pam of Long Pine, and Miriam McNabb and husband Stan of Ainsworth; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister Karolyn King and husband Jim of Long Pine; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Evelyn Obermire, 94, of rural Atkinson, July 17, in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Butte with burial in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery. Evelyn Obermire died July 11 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include her sons Steven Obermire of Wayne, and Lawrence Lee Obermire of O’Neill; sister Carmen Benson and husband Melvin of Omaha; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Bobby D. Krieger, 76, of Wakefield formerly of Atkinson, July 15, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Bobby Krieger died July 10 in the Wakefield Healthcare Center. Survivors include his sister Leona Smith and husband Rick of Lincoln; nieces and nephews.
* A celebration of life event for Betty M. Haynes, 85, of Bassett, July 12, in the Bassett American Legion Club. Betty Haynes died June 6 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include her husband Willis L. Haynes of Bassett; son Scott Haynes and wife Heidi of Lincoln; daughter Nadean Wilkerson and husband Rod of Cambridge; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Leola Johnson of Biggs, Calif., and Judy Burns of George West, Texas; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Phillip Fritz, 68, of Atkinson, July 12, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Phillip Fritz died July 7 at LeMars, Iowa. Survivors include his wife Linda Fritz of Atkinson; children Bruce Fritz of Lincoln, Pamela Pongratz of Cody, Matthew Fritz and wife Kaitlin of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Aaron Fritz and wife Emily of Elk Point, S.D.; six grandchildren; brothers Marvin Fritz and wife Dee of O’Neill, and Mike Fritz and wife Julie of Atkinson; sister Helen Plugge and husband Scott of Bartlett; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Lila Churchill, 91, of Valentine, July 11, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Lila Churchill died June 26 in her home. Survivors include her husband Kenny Churchill of Valentine; sons Brad Churchill of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Linn Churchill of Valentine; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Jerome Fagerland, 75, of Atkinson, July 10, in the Atkinson Presbyterian Church with a private family burial in the Rosehill Cemetery at Langford, S.D. Jerome Fagerland died July 4 in his home. Survivors include his wife Cheryl Fagerland of Atkinson; children Jade Fagerland and significant other Pam of Sioux Falls, S.D., Kelly Fagerland and spouse Leslie of Chanhassen, Minn., and Carin Bush and husband Rick of Sturgis, S.D.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Donald N. Baker Sr., 90, of Brewster, July 9, in the Brewster Community Center with burial in the Brewster Cemetery. Donald Baker Sr. died July 5 in the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney.
* Funeral service for Patricia “Pat” Preble, 79, of Ainsworth, July 8, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church. Pat Preble died July 2 in her home.
* A graveside service for Marlene K. McHugh, 72, of Ainsworth formerly of Norden, July 6, at the Pleasant Dale Cemetery southeast of Norden. Marlene McHugh died June 17 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include daughters Kristie Weidner of Ainsworth, and Crystal McHugh of Morrill; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; stepchildren Timothy McHugh of Colorado Springs, Colo., Troy McHugh of Yankton, S.D., Toby McHugh of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Tina Moyer of Logan, Iowa; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Ellry “Jack” Bachmann of Winner, S.D.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Wayne Pacha, 78, of Atkinson, June 29, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Wayne Pacha died June 24 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include his wife Jean Pacha of Atkinson; children Glenda Pacha and Shawn of Bennett, Colo., Cory Pacha and wife Cathy of Stuart, Martin Pacha and wife Rose of Atkinson, and Tracey Lech and Curt of Bennington; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Maxine Krieger and Lowell of Atkinson, and Carol McKay and husband Mike of Creighton; brother Lane Pacha and wife Bernie of Papillion; stepchildren Angelia Jean Allyn of Strausburg, Colo., Crystal Joan Hansen and husband Jon of Stanton, and Robyn Heiser and husband Troy of Lincoln; five step-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Austin Nachtman, 21, of Atkinson, June 28, in Seger Funeral Home of Stuart with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Austin Nachtman died June 21 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill. Survivors include his wife Allison Nachtman of Atkinson; children Hazel Nachtman and Asher Nachtman of Atkinson; mother Julie Nachtman of Atkinson; sister Megan Long and husband Tyler of Atkinson; brother-in-law Alex Sikes of Genoa; grandfather Don Norton of Stuart; grandmother Doris Nachtman of Bassett; parents-in-law Joe and Tammy Sikes of Muscatine, Iowa, and Nickie Drozd of Genoa; an uncle and other family members.
* Funeral service for Larry Briese, 79, formerly of Albion and Atkinson, June 27, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Larry Briese died June 21.
* Word has been received of the death of Dennis Taylor, 74, of Newport. Denny Taylor died June 13 in his home. Per his wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include his wife Teri Taylor of Newport; daughter Lisa McGuire of Kearney; son Tim Taylor and wife Lindsey of Newport; five grandchildren; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Robert F. “Rob” Olson Jr., 66, of Bartlett and rural Niobrara, June 21, in Wheeler Central High School at Bartlett. Rob Olson Jr. died June 11 in his home.
* Funeral service for George Allard, 72, of Valentine, June 20, in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. George Allard died June 14 in the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Survivors include his wife Nadeane Allard of Valentine; daughters Kandee Rainbolt of Arkansas, Kim Allard of Fremont, Sharee Maki of Fremont, and Rachelle Tetherow of Washington; brother Dick Allard of Valentine; and sisters Dona Jean Allard of Kilgore, and Deanna Peterson of Valentine.
* A graveside service for Daniel Robert Stevens, 72, of Ainsworth, June 15, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Danny Stevens died June 11 at Ainsworth. Survivors include his brother Gage Stevens of Franklin; friend and caregiver Dan Woods of Ainsworth; and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Duane Leslie Lovegrove, 90, of Cottonwood, Ariz., formerly of Ainsworth. Duane Lovegrove died June 9 in his home. Survivors include daughters Nancy Eppenbach of Ainsworth, Sherry Goochey and husband Calvin of Johnstown, and Kathy Post of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Brenda Lovegrove of Mesa, Ariz.; brothers-in-law Dwight Snyder of Sun Lakes, Ariz., and Jim Snyder and wife Becky of Sun Lakes; and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Eva Lemburg, 80, of Atkinson. Eva Lemburg died June 1 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Society. No service is planned. Survivors include her children Ed Lemburg and wife Judy of Atkinson, Laura Ivey of Utah, and James Lemburg of Columbus; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters Ethel Eiler of Georgia, and Janet Plunket of Columbus; brother Jim Richhart of Arizona; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Gina Brockley, 86, of Valentine, June 10, in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Gina Brockley died June 3 at Lincoln. Survivors include sons Mike Brockley of Grand Island, and Brad Brockley of Starke, Fla.; daughter Lisa Spilker of Lincoln; brother Don Roggasch of Rose; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Linda R. Strand, 68, of Ainsworth, June 8, in the Ainsworth Assembly of God Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Linda Strand died May 31 in her home. Survivors include her husband Rick Strand of Ainsworth; son CJ Strand of Ainsworth; two grandsons; siblings David Crooker and wife Barb of Long Pine, Georgia Gaskins and husband Jerry of Paonia, Colo., Lillie Parkison of Ainsworth, and Joe Crooker and wife Tammy of Ainsworth; an aunt; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Kevin Andersen, 66, of Atkinson, June 7, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Kevin Andersen died June 3 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife Chris Andersen of Atkinson; son Ethan Andersen and wife Alecia of Grand Island; two granddaughters; siblings Glenn Andersen and wife Nancy of O’Neill, Cathy Skala and husband Dick of Atkinson, Bryan Andersen and wife Kim of Atkinson, and Heidi Kohle and husband Brad of Stuart; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Bradley L. Moody, 56, of Pilot Mound, Iowa, June 4, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Bradley Moody died May 28 in the Mary Greeley Medical Center at Ames, Iowa. Survivors include children Angelica Moody of Ankeny, Iowa, Glenda Moody of Pilot Mound, and Gideon Moody of Pilot Mound; mother of his children Heather Moody of Ogden, Iowa; siblings Donald Moody and wife Lisa of Collins, Iowa, Lydia Moody of Ainsworth, and Linda Moody of Ceresco; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A graveside service for Richard and Mary Ellen Norton of Stuart, June 1, in the Stuart Community Cemetery with military rites for Richard Norton provided by the Stuart American Legion Post. Richard Norton died in 2020 and Mary Norton died in December 2023. Survivors include children Rodger Norton and wife Camelia of Stuart, Ellen Lindsey and husband Jerry of Arkansas, Lyle Norton and friend Peggy Mitchell of Nebraska, and Carol Ann Norton of Grand Island; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother Gordon Dean and wife Linda of Glenwood, Iowa.
* A celebration of life service for Steven C. Slattery, 64, of Wickenburg, Ariz., formerly of Bassett and Newport, June 1, in the Newport Fire Hall. Steven Slattery died Nov. 23, 2023.
* Funeral service for Donelle Jean Hagan, 71, of Bassett, May 31, in Biglin’s Mortuary of O’Neill with burial in the Inman Cemetery. Donelle Hagan died May 23 in the Faith Regional Hospital at Norfolk. Survivors include her husband Scott Hagan of Bassett; sons Justin Hagan and wife Leah of Bassett, Jeremy Hagan and wife Jenny of Hickman, and Mitch Hagan and wife Tauna of Stapleton; daughter Sarah Schlecht and husband Randy of Clearwater; 10 grandchildren; brother Bill Hartigan and wife Denise of Orchard; mother-in-law and father-in-law Shirley and Aran Hagan of Ravenna; brothers-in-law Steve Hagan and wife Judy of Atkinson, and Rick Hagan of Ravenna; sisters-in-law Nancy Hagan of Ravenna, Judy Swim and husband Steve of Monument, Colo., and Brenda Kaup and husband Dave of Stuart; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Joyce White, 86, of Atkinson, May 31, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Joyce White died May 26 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include her sister Vicki Romigh of Omaha; nieces and nephews.
* Funeral service for Evelyn Copeland, 91, of Lincoln formerly of Mills, May 31, in the Grace Lutheran Church of Burton with burial in the Olive Branch Cemetery near Mills. Evelyn Copeland died May 26 in Bryan Health West of Lincoln. Survivors include sons Kenneth Menard and wife Gail, and Keith Menard and wife Shirley of Grand Island; one granddaughter; four great-grandchildren; sisters Adeline McIntosh, and Victoria Richards of Toronto, Canada; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for LaRayne M. Halligan, 82, of Ord, May 30, in the Ord First United Methodist Church with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine at a later date. LaRayne Halligan died May 25 in the Valley County Health System Hospital at Ord. Survivors include her husband Doug Halligan of Ord; sons Timothy Halligan and wife Toni of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Todd Halligan and wife Barbara of Columbus; five grandchildren; brother Lawrence Marvin of Fremont; sister Dorothy Fredrickson of Hobbs, N.M.; and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Lori Ann Jeffers, 49, of Ainsworth. Lori Jeffers died recently in her home. Survivors include her father William D. Jeffers Jr. and wife Stephanie of Surprise, Ariz.; mother Kathleen Ann Lyons and husband Tom of Henderson, Nev.; brother Billy Jeffers III and wife Shannon of Livermore, Calif., and Ainsworth; stepsister Cindy Brown and husband Kevin of Livermore, Calif.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for John “Jack” Tielke, 92, of Stuart, May 28, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery and military rites provided by the Stuart American Legion Post. Jack Tielke died May 18 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include his wife Edith Tielke of Stuart; sons Guy Tielke, Tim Tielke and wife Karen; daughter Lori; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial graveside service for William “Bill” Stroup, 77, of Lincoln formerly of Valentine, May 25, at the Valentine Mount Hope Cemetery. Bill Stroup died May 18, at Lincoln. Survivors include his wife June Stroup of Lincoln; daughters Lucina Lurz of Washington, and Christina Stroup of Lincoln; brother Robert Stroup of Erie, Pa.; sister Mary Flakus of Kansas City, Mo.; and other family members.
* A graveside memorial service for Violet Lavonne Coash-Briggs, 94, of Lincoln formerly of Bassett, May 25, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Lavonne Coash-Briggs died May 14 at Lincoln. Survivors include son Don Coash and wife Paige of Bassett; daughters Kim Yant and husband Bill of Carmel, Calif., Kris Porter and husband Brian of Nevada, Mo., and Monica Turpin of Bassett; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother Robert Frederick of Maryville, Tenn.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Linda M. Poessnecker, 55, of Atkinson, May 24, in the Atkinson United Presbyterian Church with a graveside service at the Cedar Rapids Cemetery. Linda Poessnecker died May 17 in Nebraska Medicine at Omaha. Survivors include her husband Alan Poessnecker of Atkinson; son Logan Poessnecker of Atkinson; brother Edwin Heft of Columbus; stepson Maxwell Poessnecker of St. Paul, Minn.; and other family members.
* A graveside memorial service for James R. “Jim” Stucker, 71, of Kearney formerly of Elm Creek, May 21, at the Springview Mount Hope Cemetery. Jim Stucker died May 14 in the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Survivors include his wife Randi Stucker of Kearney; sons Naren Welch and wife Kelly of Wendell, N.C., and Ryan Stucker and significant other Cherish Ohlman of Kearney; siblings Janice Larson of Omaha, Linda Sand of Kansas City, Mo., Randy Stucker and wife Corine of Lincoln, Jackie Cocolin and husband Ron of Plaistow, N.H., Pam Bennett and significant other Ric Couch of Palmyra, Sheryl Phillips of Yukon, Okla., Lisa McDaniel of Hutchinson, Kan., and Connie Boice of McPherson, Kan.; sisters-in-law Rhonda Buechle and husband Gene of Johnstown, and Jacki Larsen and husband Lance of Willow, Calif.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Cecelia R. Shaw, 91, of Ainsworth, May 20, in the Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Cecelia Shaw died May 13 in the Arbor Care Center at O’Neill. Survivors include sons Jonathan Shaw and wife Julie of Haxtun, Colo., Benjamin Shaw and wife Danita of Bassett, Daniel Shaw and wife Dawn of Independence, Kan., and Glen Shaw and wife Julie of Shawnee, Kan.; daughter Doreen Ball of Overland Park, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers Leland McDaniel of Ainsworth, and Dean McDaniel of Johnstown; sisters Gayle Soles of Fairfax, S.D., Grace King of Bellevue, Verna Huff of Pratt, Kan., and Mary Nickerson of Sutherland; brother-in-law John Shaw of McPherson, Kan.; sister-in-law Evelyn Shaw of Greenville, Ill.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Diana Hansen, 64, of O’Neill, May 18, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson. Diana Hansen died May 15 in the Arbor Care Center at O’Neill. Survivors include partner Marty Wiseman of O’Neill; children Lori Lanz of West Point, Rita Pospishil of Omaha, Garth Hansen and wife Beth of Florissant, Colo., and Tom Hansen of Shelby; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sisters Debbie Brooks of Butte and Julie Johnson of Omaha.
* A memorial service for Mickey M. “Mick” Goodrich, 79, of Long Pine, May 17, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with a private inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Springview. Mick Goodrich died Dec. 6, 2023, in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include daughters Susan Brown and husband Phil of Long Pine, and Patricia Weber and husband Tim of Purdum; son Mark Goodrich and wife Susan of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren; brother Larry Goodrich and wife Darla of Kansas City, Kan.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Jerry Wallinger, 82, of Stuart, May 17, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Jerry Wallinger died May 12 in the Parkside Manor. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Wallinger of Stuart; children Steve Wallinger and wife Lorraine of Stuart, Jeff Wallinger and wife Kim of Stuart, Randy Wallinger and wife Kim of Stuart, and Julie Hoyt and husband Dave of Kearney; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers Rolley Wallinger and wife Judy of Stuart, Rick Wallinger of O’Dell, and Ted Wallinger and wife Trish of Omaha; brother-in-law Don Schmaderer of Stuart; and sister-in-law Janice Lockmon of Stuart.
* A memorial visitation for Emogene Whitten, 93, of Ainsworth formerly of Omaha, May 16, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth. Emogene Whitten died May 9 in her home. Survivors include her daughter Marsha Fuchs and husband Phil of Ainsworth; one grandson; brother Bob Happy of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A graveside memorial service for Robert Ray “Bob” Hutton, 85, of Newport, May 15, at the Willowdale Cemetery northwest of Newport. Bob Hutton died May 6 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Society. Survivors include his sister Janet Stewart and husband Terry of Bassett; nephew Donald Copeland of Waco; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Sharron E. Jochem, 84, of Ainsworth, May 13, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with inurnment in the Lutheran Cemetery. Sharron Jochem died May 7 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include her husband Dean Jochem of Ainsworth; children Greg Jochem and wife Kathy of Ainsworth, Loreece Thornton and husband Todd of Long Pine, and Karma Schwindt and husband Rich of Ainsworth; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Jack Gudgel of Lake Village, Ark.; step-sister Ida Belle Fernau of Nampa, Idaho; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Carole M. Witt, 79, of Valentine, April 29, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Carole Witt died March 29 at Valentine. Survivors include her daughter Michelle Witt Moore and fiancé Gary Hostetler of Valentine; three grandchildren; sisters Barbara Fullerton of Gothenburg, and Jeanne Smith of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A graveside memorial service for Annabelle Hale, 85, of Merriman, April 27, at the Merriman Memorial Cemetery. Annabelle Hale died March 30 in the Regional West Medical Center at Scottsbluff. Survivors include her husband Gailund Valentine; daughters Cinda Olberding and husband Earl, Brenda Nelson and Carl Novotony, Peggy Graham and husband Steve, and Loretta Fish and Matt Ford; stepson Kevin Valentine and wife Trish; stepdaughter Tonya Valentine; 22 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister Karen Holeman; brother-in-law Leo Nelson; sister-in-law Phyllis Nelson; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Lorris C. “Larry” Rice, 86, of Ainsworth, April 27, in Lila McAndrew Gymnasium with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Larry Rice died April 21 in his home. Survivors include his wife Linda Rice of Ainsworth; children Natalie Miles and husband Neil of Lincoln, Eric Rice and wife Amy of Gothenburg, Lorinda Connelly and husband Lonnie of Lincoln, and Kyle Rice and wife Mary of Parkersburg, Iowa; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Doug Keever and wife Caroline of Mayville, Mo.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Roger Ritterbush, 75, of Mills, April 27, in the Mills Community Church with burial in the Olive Branch Cemetery. Roger Ritterbush died April 16 in his home. Survivors include his children Lori Armitage and husband Cory, and Shawn Ritterbush; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers Bruce Ritterbush and Scott Ritterbush; and other family members.
* A private family graveside service for Richard Crooker, 71, of Newport, April 27, at the Giles Cemetery near Elsmere. Richard Crooker died March 21 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Crooker of Newport; children Kelly Adkins and husband Jerry of Laurel, and Jerred Crooker and wife Melissa of Kearney; three grandchildren; sister Claudia Maxine Sailas of Sun City, Ariz.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Teresa (Horner) Brauser, 69, of Fort Collins, Colo., formerly of Rose, April 26, at Wellington, Colo. Teresa Brauser died April 20 at Fort Collins. Area survivors include her sister Carolyn Clark and husband Stan of Long Pine; and niece Bethany Clausen and husband Zach of Rose.
* Funeral service for Donald Bouska, 87, of Stuart, April 23, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Donald Bouska died April 18 in his home. Survivors include his wife Pat Bouska of Stuart; children Dawn Timmerman and husband AJ of Stuart, Terri Shearer and husband Rick of Stuart, Scott Bouska and wife Denice of Stuart, Gerry Bouska and wife Shirley of Atkinson, and Christi Bouska of Orchard; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and brother Ron Bouska of Stuart.
* Funeral service for Donald Wedige, 86, of Atkinson, April 18, 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 and the Atkinson Fire and Rescue Department. Donald Wedige died April 10 in the Kearney Veterans Home. Survivors include his wife Brenda Wedige of Atkinson; children Alan Wedige and wife Colleen of Kearney, Steven Wedige and Charlotte Kloppenborg of Emmet, Todd Wedige and wife Marilyn of Lincoln, Michael Wedige and wife Marilyn of North Richlandhills, Texas, Jill Gettert and husband Larry of O’Neill, Darrin Wedige of Austin, Texas, and Troy Wedige and Kandi Karo of Fort Calhoun; 25 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister Patricia Bouska and husband Donald of Stuart; sister-in-law Gladys Cole of O’Neill; and other family members.
* A celebration of life service for Donald Schott, 94, of Silver Creek, April 13, in McKown Funeral Home of Columbus with interment in the St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery. Donald Schott died Jan. 10 in his home. Survivors include children Deborah Olson of Silver Creek, Gordon Schott and wife Janet of Silver Creek, Karen Muckel of Doniphan, and Jami Wichman and husband Chris of Crescent, Iowa; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Benjamin “Benj” Chester Fink, 72, of Elsmere, April 13, in the Elsmere Bible Church with burial in the Purdum Cemetery. Benj Fink died April 5 in the Kearney Regional Hospital. Survivors include his son Scott Fink and wife LaCaylla of Elsmere; daughter Amy Berggren and husband Chris of North Platte; five grandchildren; sister Kathryn Austin and husband Gary of Omaha; brothers Roger Fink and wife Sheila of Curtis, and Ray Fink and wife Kerry of Burwell; nieces, nephews, an aunt, cousins and other family members.
* Funeral service for Maynard E. Harr, 93, of Ainsworth, April 12, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites provided by the American Legion Post 79. Maynard Harr died April 6 in his home. Survivors include his wife Twyla Harr of Ainsworth; daughters Sharon Vetter and husband Todd of Norfolk, and JoLynn Winkler and husband Shawn of Lincoln; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A private family service will be held at a later date for Kenneth Huston Jr., 63, of Emmet. Kenneth Huston Jr. died April 2, at Kearney. Survivors include his wife Joyce Huston of Emmet; parents Ken and Laurine Huston of Emmet; siblings Cindy Pribil and husband Mike of Atkinson, Kelly Huston and wife Marge of Emmet, and Jaime Reiser and husband Chris of Atkinson; step-children Jamie Deveno and husband Dan of Nevada, Iowa, Joe Downs and wife Nicole of Clarksville, Tenn., and Jennifer Cosaert and husband Dan of Atkinson; seven grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Ron Holtgrew, 62, of Stuart, April 8, in the Atkinson Community Center with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Ron Holtgrew died April 2 at Norfolk. Survivors include his wife Kim Holtgrew of Stuart; children Kristin Bohling and husband Bob of Tecumseh, and Ashley Zeisler and husband Jon of Bonesteel, S.D.; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; siblings Bill Holtgrew and wife Sue of Hinton, Iowa, Bob Holtgrew and wife Catherine of Winside, Don Holtgrew and wife Sandra of Atkinson, Vickie McNamara and husband Joe of Sioux City, Iowa, and Linda Kreikemeier and husband Willy of West Point; mother-in-law Lila Kay of Wayne; brother-in-law Kevin Kay and wife Teresa of Wayne; sister-in-law Karla Moore and husband Bert of Holsclaw Hill, Ky.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A celebration of life for Diane M. Thompson, 69, of Long Pine, April 6, in the Ainsworth Nazarene Church. Diane Thompson died Nov. 15, 2023. Survivors include children Chris Thompson and wife Teana of North Platte, Rachel Thompson and significant other Ryan Bouy of Long Pine, and Ashley Johnson and husband Chris of Ainsworth; eight grandchildren; sisters Donna Shald of O’Neill, Debra Langan and husband Steve of Stuart; brother-in-law Donald Thompson and wife Shirley of Hoodsport, WA.; sister-in-law Debbie Stage of Lincoln City, OR; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Lew Johnson, 92, of Valentine, April 5, in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Lew Johnson died March 27 at Burwell. Survivors include his wife Joan Johnson of Valentine; sons David Johnson of Blair, Bruce Johnson of Valentine, and Larry Johnson of Plymouth, Minn.; daughter Brenda Smyth of Sacramento, Calif.; sister Thelma Rockwell of Jonesboro, Ark.; stepchildren Kenneth Nollett of San Diego, Calif., and Melinda Sloan of Plantation, Fla.; and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Carol J. Berg, 87, of Springview and the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Carol Berg died March 29 in the Rock County Hospital. A family memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date in Minnesota. Survivors include her children Cheryl Berg of St. Paul, Minn., Jeffrey Berg of Des Moines, Iowa, Sandra Lewis and husband David of Springview, and Carla Berg of Bolivar, Mo.; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Thomas O. Strand, 63, of Winner, S.D., formerly of Ainsworth, April 1, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Tom Strand died March 24 in the Winner Regional Hospital. Survivors include his fiancé Vicki Condon of Winner, S.D., and her son Lane Hall of Sutherland; daughters Jessica Dye and husband Jason of Chadron, Ashly O’Keefe of North Platte, and Sheena Strand of Rapid City, S.D.; six grandchildren; mother Liz Strand of Ainsworth; mother of his children Patsy Strand of North Platte; siblings Rick Philbrick and wife Jana of Gillette, Wyo., Deb Assarsson and husband Bill of Bassett, Rob Strand and wife Lori of Ainsworth, and Shane Philbrick of Springview; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Mary E. Daniels, 91, of Ainsworth, March 29, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Mary Daniels died March 25 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include her daughter Brenda LeMay of Ainsworth; daughter-in-law Teri Daniels of Ainsworth; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Evelyn Harris of Arkansas; extended family Becky Gustafson and husband Gary of Lincoln; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Jo Ann Brown, 88, of Atkinson, March 27, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Jo Ann Brown died March 22 in her home. Survivors include her children Melodee Douglas of Atkinson, Rick Brown and wife Terry of South Elgin, Ill., and Kim Ziska and husband Ken of Atkinson; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother Dewey Joseph Sanders of Gillette, Wyo.; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Dale Caskey, 93, of Bassett, March 23, in the Bassett Methodist Church. Dale Caskey died March 17 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Audrey Caskey of Bassett; daughters Connie Wiley and husband Leighton of St. Libory, Carol Lowenstein of Garland, Texas, and Darcia Kovarik and husband Ray of Taylor; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister Betty Gasseling of Rapid City, S.D.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Richard Baker, 83, of Atkinson, March 23, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Richard Baker died March 11 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include his daughters Mona Milbourn and husband George of Atkinson, Jacki Wilde and Tyree of Vancouver, Wash., Angelique Gray of LaVista, and Julie Hedges and Roger of Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister Marian Lovitt of Lyman; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A private family graveside service will be held at a later date for Ayden Witte, 20, of Valentine. Ayden Witte died March 15 at Omaha. Survivors include parents Tyler and Laura Witte of Mount Holly, N.J.; sister Isabel Witte of Mount Holly; grandparents Duane and Deb Witte of Valentine; great-grandparents Gilbert and Virginia Witte of Crookston; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Nellie E. Johnson, 94, of Ainsworth, March 21, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Nellie Johnson died March 15 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include daughter Beverly Painter and husband Dean of Ainsworth; son Mike Johnson and wife Wanda of Ainsworth; son-in-law Jerry Quadhamer of Hildreth; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Sally (Bailey) Maulis, 87, of Winner, S.D., formerly of Ainsworth, March 18, in the Ainsworth Congregational Church with a private family inurnment. Sally Maulis died Dec. 1, 2023. Survivors include her husband Ruben Maulis of Winner; brother Gene Bailey of Des Moines, Iowa; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Allen Adair, 66, of Amelia, March 12, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Allen Adair died March 4 in O’Neill. Survivors include his brother Dick Adair and wife Colleen of Atkinson; nephew Terry Adair and wife Laura of David City; nieces Danielle Brown and husband Jason of Gretna, Justina Earnest and husband Patrick of Newton, Illinois, and Shelby Frickel and husband Alex of Lincoln; and many great nieces and nephews.
* Funeral service for Catherine Steinhauser, 82, of Stuart, March 8, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Catherine Steinhauser died March 1 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include sons Cliff Steinhauser and wife Kathy of Alma, Steve Steinhauser and wife Brenda of Grand Island, Dale Steinhauser and wife Kim of Stuart: 11 grandchildren: 10 great-grandchildren: brother George Schmit and wife Udonna of Atkinson: sister-in-law Eileen Schmit of O’Neill.
* Funeral service for Jim Troshynski, 75, of Atkinson, March 9, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Jim Troshynski died Feb. 24 in the Faith Regional Health Services at Norfolk. Survivors include his wife Betti Troshynski of Atkinson; children Stacia Troshynski Brown and husband Greg of Kansas City, Mo., Bill Troshynski and wife Laura of North Platte, and Chritine Troshynski of Emmet; three grandchildren; and other family members.
* A graveside service for Pauline Schmidt, 96, of Bassett, March 5, at the Callahan Cemetery near Murdock. Pauline Schmidt died Feb. 26 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include nieces and nephews.
* Funeral service for Olive Simonton, 93, formerly of Purdum and Ainsworth, March 2, in the Purdum United Church of Christ with burial in the Purdum Cemetery. Olive Simonton died Feb. 26 in Linden Court at North Platte. Survivors include her children Mike Keller and wife Lucy of North Platte, Kathy Bennett and husband Danny of Ainsworth, and Patty Robinson and husband Scott of Unionville, Mo.; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Agnes Mae Dobias, 93, of the Amelia and Atkinson area, Feb. 28, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Agnes Dobias died Feb. 23 in the Arbor Care Center at O’Neill. Survivors include brother Franklin Malena of O’Neill; niece Natalie Prewitt and husband Jerry of Atkinson; and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Gregory E. Bammerlin, 75, of Mills. Greg Bammerlin died Feb. 18 in his home. Per his wishes, no service will be held and his ashes will be buried on his ranch at a later date. Survivors include daughters Chera Sisson and husband Jeff of Ainsworth, Chana Orton and husband Jason of Mills, and Alicia Bammerlin and husband Robert Schieffer of Boelus; four grandchildren; partner Becky Fischer of Rapid City, S.D.; mother-in-law Kaye Carr of Springview; brother Dennis Bammerlin of Millboro, S.D.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Lucy Forgey, 86, of Douglas, Wyo., formerly of Colome, S.D., Feb. 24, in the Winner Methodist Church. Lucy Forgey died Feb. 6 at Douglas. Survivors include sons Steve Forgey and wife Shirley of Casper, Wyo., Neil Forgey and wife Clarice of Lost Springs, Wyo., Dan Forgey and wife Lyn of Dallas, S.D., and Dale Forgey and wife Carla of Alliance; daughter Lisa Forgey of Colome, S.D.; 13 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
* A graveside memorial service for Dennis D. Pfister, 74, of Grand Island formerly of Bassett, Feb. 23, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Dennis Pfister died Feb. 17 in the Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his son Duane Pfister and wife Julie of Long Pine; daughter Tammy Pfister and partner Tony Bush of Milwaukie, Ore.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* A graveside service for Joyce A. Carr Colvin, 89, of Valentine, Feb. 9, at the Mount Hope Cemetery with a luncheon to follow in the Valentine Methodist Church. Joyce Carr Colvin died Jan. 31 in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth. Survivors include her daughter Jan Epke of Springview; son J.D. Carr of Yankton, S.D.; and sister Pat Schubauer of Black Hawk, S.D.
* Funeral service for Darline Blake, 91, of Bassett, Feb. 8, in the Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Darline Blake died Feb. 3 in her home. Survivors include daughters Connie Hollenbeck and Jim Hanna of Mullen, Linda Maas and husband Ray of Plattsburg, Mo., Vickie Walz and husband Paul of Valentine, and Yvonne “Corkie” Fox and husband Tony of Bassett; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister Ellie Gartin of Omaha; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Roger H. Brede, 85, formerly of Ainsworth, Feb. 8, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church. Roger Brede died Feb. 5 in the Hospice House at Omaha. Survivors include his wife Sharon Brede of Omaha; children Kent Brede and wife Melissa of Omaha, Jill Ganser and fiancé Dalan Urquhart of Omaha, Ann McConnaughay and husband Darren of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; and Patrick Brede of Fresno, Calif.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Betty Olson of Houston, Texas; brother Bryan Brede of Gothenburg; brother-in-law Blair Williams and wife Marilyn of Ainsworth; sister-in-law Becky Williams of Bradley, Ill.; sister-in-law Corrine Dana of Mesa, Ariz.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Lynn Schaefer, 96, of Valentine, Feb. 8, in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Lynn Schaefer died Feb. 2 at Atkinson. Survivors include daughters Suzanne Baker of O’Neill, Reggie Bennett of Lincoln, and Denise Simons of Philip, S.D.; son Bob Schaefer of Lexington; sister Ruthie Ferris of Valentine; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Garry Lockmon, 85, of Stuart, Feb. 5, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Garry Lockmon died Feb. 1 in the Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Survivors include his wife Janice Lockmon of Stuart; daughter Kathie Ramm and husband Leonard of Stuart; son Bob Lockmon and wife Sonya of Stuart; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
* A private family service for Lorraine Lieswald, 87, of Atkinson, will be held at a later date with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Lorraine Leiswald died Feb. 1 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include her sons Jeff Lieswald and wife Laurie of Atkinson, and Scott Lieswald and wife Linda of Junction City, Kan.; daughter Becky Borer and husband Tim of Atkinson; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two brothers, a sister and other family members.
* Funeral service for Rich Flannery, 78, of Atkinson, Feb. 1, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Rich Flannery died Jan. 27 in the Faith Regional Health Services at Norfolk. Survivors include his wife Hilda Flannery of Atkinson; children Scott Flannery and wife Samantha of Mission, S.D., T.J. Flannery of Atkinson, and Jeanne Laible and husband Mike of Atkinson; seven grandchildren; brother Jack Flannery and wife Sharie of Atkinson; and sisters Barbara Preusker of O’Neill, and Cathy Goeke and husband Jeff of Columbus.
* Funeral service for Carole Reber, 72, of Atkinson, Jan. 31, in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Carole Reber died Jan. 26 in the Plainview Manor. Survivors include her daughter Johnel Thies and husband Scott of Grand Island; sons Jory Reber of Wayne, and Gary Allen Reber and fiancé Pam of Gregory, S.D.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; mother Ila Enger of Osmond; two sisters; five brothers; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Marvel M. Forgey, 86, of Springview, Jan. 27, in the Keya Paha County High School gymnasium with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Marvel Forgey died Jan. 13 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include children Teresa Luse and husband Dale of Lincoln and Springview, Dr. Dean Forgey and wife Debbie of Lincoln, and Debra Douglas and husband Doug of Valentine; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister Fern Sexton of Evansville, Ind.; brother-in-law Lyle Forgey of Springview; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Kurt Micheel, 51, of Atkinson, Jan. 27, in the Atkinson Community Center with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Kurt Micheel died Jan. 19 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife Lindsey Micheel of Atkinson; children Keyanna Fix and husband Blaine of Atkinson, Olivia Micheel of Newport, Tinzley Micheel of Atkinson, and Jack Janzing of Atkinson; parents Bill and Ruth Micheel of Ainsworth; brother Rex Micheel and wife Julie of Ainsworth; sister Roxanne Micheel of Norfolk; and parents-in-law Burt and Karen Straka of Stuart.
* A celebration of life service for Valerie Lynn (DeBolt) Herron, 53, of Ord, Jan. 27, in the Ord Heartland Assembly of God Church. Valerie Herron died Jan. 16. Survivors include her husband Elwood Herron of Ord; children Rickale Glover and husband Logan of Haslet, Texas, Nicholas Herron and special friend Teresa Mohr of Grand Island, Hannah Herron and special friend Carter Hasemann of Norfolk, and Hadassah Herron of Ord; five grandchildren; step-daughter Kristina Worth of Springview; siblings Bob DeBolt of Bassett, Mary Ann Hartgrave and husband John of Long Pine, Carol Lowe and husband Duskin of Rapid City, S.D., Bill DeBolt of Long Pine, Jim DeBolt and wife Angie of Long Pine, Judy Lear and husband Allan of Bassett, and Gary DeBolt and special friend Debi Wittmayer of Sioux Falls, S.D.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Barbara Ann (Patton) Huelle, 76, of Franklin, Jan. 26, in the Grace Lutheran Church of Franklin. Barbara Huelle died Jan. 22 in Franklin. A memorial graveside service is scheduled for noon Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Barbara is the widow of Dwayne Huelle. Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of Hutchins Funeral Home.
* Funeral service for Marilyn Schaaf, 90, of Atkinson, Jan. 26, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Marilyn Schaaf died Jan. 21 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill. Survivors include children Sheryl Winkler and husband Jerry of Atkinson, Sandra Finley and husband Dennis of Ewing, Vicky Johnson and husband Mark of Atkinson, and Duane “Rocky” Schaaf and wife America of Seattle, Wash.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Darlene Schaaf of Atkinson.
* Funeral service for Darlene Gantt, 80, of Stuart, Jan. 24, in the Stuart Community Church with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Darlene Gantt died Jan. 20 in her home. Survivors include daughter Storm Miller and husband Jim of Omaha; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers Alex Vanderbeek of Stuart, and Duane Vanderbeek of Arizona; sister Velma Seger of Atkinson; and friend John Shald of Stuart.
* Funeral service for Madeline K. “Lynn” Strelow, 81, of Bassett, Jan. 23, in the Bassett Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Lynn Strelow died Jan. 19 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include children Monte Strelow and wife Stacy of Bassett, Regina Beck and husband Tory of Bassett, Lynette Qualley and husband Ed of Valentine, and Connie Olson and husband Jack of Volin, S.D.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother Dennis Cook and wife Susan of Plattsmouth; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Norma Porath, 88, of Valentine, Jan. 18, in the Grace Lutheran Church of Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Norma Porath died Jan. 8 at Lincoln. Survivors include daughters Cheryl Bennett of Valentine, and Deb O’Connor of Lincoln; and son Brent Porath of Valentine.
* Word has been received of the death of Richard E. Burdick, 83, of Ainsworth. Richard Burdick died Jan. 11 in the Sandhills Care Center. Per his wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include his sons Troy Burdick of Valentine, and Sean Burdick of Knoxville, Iowa; two granddaughters; stepsons Brent Sobotka of Buffalo, Wyo., and Brian Sobotka of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister Shirley Lentz of Ainsworth; sisters-in-law Rose Burdick of Arlington, Ore., and Mary Ann Burdick of Lakewood, Colo.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Helen Lois Jones, 92, of Ainsworth. Helen Jones died Jan. 10 in the Brown County Hospital. A private family service will be held at a later date. Survivors include her daughters Annette Hubbell and husband Butch of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Rayetta Zibell and husband Steve of Lead, S.D.; seven grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Dell Pedersen of Farmington, N.M.; brother-in-law Wayne Petersen of Overton; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of George W. Botsford, 95, of Ainsworth. George Botsford died Jan. 6 in his home. A private service will be held at a later date. Survivors include his sister Doris Leach of Ainsworth; brother Lewis Botsford of Ainsworth; six nephews and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Merlin E. Sweeney, 88, of Bassett. Merlin Sweeney died Jan. 4, in the Rock County Hospital. Per his wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include his wife Vivian Sweeney of Bassett; children David Spier of Platte, S.D., Daniel Spier and wife Patti of Ainsworth, Valynda Sukup and husband Pat of Norfolk, and Timothy Sweeney of Stanton; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Robert Sweeney and wife Imelda of Crestview, Fla.; sister Mary Van Sickle and husband Jim of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for David Frost, 82, of Stuart, Jan. 10, in Seger Funeral Home of Stuart with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery. David Frost died Jan. 3 in the Parkside Manor. Survivors include his brothers Samuel Frost and wife Sharon of Russell, Kan., Omer Frost and wife Linda of Kearney, and Zane Frost of Atkinson; sister Ellen Tunender of O’Neill; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Larry L. Fischer, 91, of Bassett, Jan. 8, in the Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Larry Fischer died Jan. 3 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include children Nickie Buell and husband Larry of Long Pine, Allen “Butch” Fischer and wife Deb of Bassett, and Ben “Russell” Fischer and wife Lisa of Bassett; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister Marlene Johnson and husband Ted of Rapid City, S.D.; sister-in-law Ione Fischer of Bassett; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A celebration of life service for Abigail “Abby” Joy Petty, 14, of Long Pine, Jan. 6, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church. Abby Petty died Jan. 2 in the Children’s Hospital at Omaha following a sudden illness. Survivors include her parents Doug and Jessica Petty of Long Pine; brothers Jonathan Petty of Long Pine, and Nathan Petty and fiancée Neveah Bowie of Broken Arrow, Okla.; sister Gracie Petty of Broken Arrow; grandparents John and Teresa Petty of Red Oak, Iowa, Terry and Linda Dudley of Long Pine, and Stephen and Ginger Pierce of Vernal, Utah; uncles, aunts, cousins and other family members.
* Funeral service for Patricia L. “Patty” Swanson, 90, of Bassett, Jan. 5, in the Bassett Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Patty Swanson died Jan. 1 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include her husband Duane Swanson of Bassett and O’Neill; children Dennis Swanson and wife Terri of Bassett, Don Swanson and wife Therese of Papillion, Cathy Ewoldt of Grand Island, and Debbie Morrison and husband Daniel of Bassett; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister Ilow Meinecke and husband Rich of O’Neill; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Edna “Frannie” Gardner, 76, of Atkinson, Jan. 4, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Frannie Gardner died Dec. 27 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include her sister Carol Obermire and husband Dean of Atkinson.
* Word has been received of the death of Elsie Leigh Acord, 90, of Ainsworth. Leigh Acord died Dec. 26 in Cottonwood Villa. A funeral service and burial will be held at a later date at Yampa, Colo. Survivors include daughters Dana Acord of Ainsworth, and Francine Acord-Brown of Parachute, Colo.; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister Lois Udema of Strasburg, Colo.; nieces, nephews including locally Gary Morris and wife Cathy of Wood Lake, and other family members.
* Funeral service for Lois Alder Henderson, 91, of Stuart, Jan. 2, in the Stuart Community Church with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Lois Henderson died Dec. 28 in the Arbor Care Center at O’Neill. Survivors include children Rick Alder and wife Sheryl of Stuart, Rodney Alder and wife Jane of Vine Grove, Ken., Randy Alder of Newman Grove, Reggie Alder and wife April of Stuart, Rosalyn Alder of Norfolk, and Renee Alder of Tulsa, Okla.; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren