* A celebration of life for Mary Lou Purvis Collins Sheets, 81, of North Platte formerly of Ainsworth, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, in the Berean Garage Café at North Platte. Mary Lou Sheets died Oct. 10 in her home. Survivors include her children Eileen Olson of Chadron, Iva Busboom and husband Wayne of North Platte, Sid Collins and wife Vicki of North Platte, Franklin Collins and wife Penny of Long Pine, Nathan Collins and wife Sasha of North Platte, Lester Sheets and wife Karie of North Platte, and Warren Sheets and wife Kelli of North Platte; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother Jed Purvis of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; nieces, nephews and other family members. Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Fund or to PreBorn Ministries.
* A memorial service for Jo Ann Mitchell, 86, of Atkinson, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson with burial at a later date in the Butte City Cemetery. Jo Ann Mitchell died Oct. 3 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. A memorial visitation is scheduled from 2 p.m. Sunday prior to the time of service in the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her daughters Barb Leu and husband Randy of Atkinson, and Suz Mitchell of Stuart; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Darlene Putnam of Hastings; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Jim Kunz, 67, of Stuart, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Jim Kunz died Saturday, Oct. 11, in his home. Visitation is scheduled from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday in the St. Boniface Catholic Church with a 6 p.m. Rosary. Survivors include his wife Kate Kunz of Stuart; children Sarah Granger and husband Jason of Juniata, Ross Kunz and wife Brittany of Atkinson, Nickolas Kunz and wife Amber of North Platte, and Alex Kunz of Stuart; five grandchildren; siblings Jean McIntosh and husband Rich of O’Neill, Tess Frederick of Kearney, and Scott Kunz and wife Lori of Stuart; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Carol McKay, 81, of Creighton formerly of Atkinson, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Carol McKay died Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Visitation is scheduled from 4 until 6 p.m. Friday in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with a 6 p.m. Rosary. Survivors include her children Mike McKay Jr. of Creighton, Steve McKay and wife Rose of Cumming, Ga., and Kris Larsen and husband Tom of Davenport; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Maxine Krieger and husband Lowell of Atkinson; brother Lane Pacha and wife Bernie of Papillion; sister-in-law Jean Pacha of Atkinson; and other family members.
* Funeral service for John Miller, 72, of Valentine, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, in the Valentine Methodist Church with a private family burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. John Miller died Oct. 6 at Valentine. There will be no visitation. Survivors include his wife Lila Miller of Valentine; sons Taylor Miller of Valentine, Marshall Miller of Valentine, and Luke Miller of Valentine; sisters Margy Miller of Englewood, Colo., and Barb Schriner of Williamsburg, Va.; brothers Thomas Miller of Portland, Ore., and Toby Miller of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Barbara Friedel, 87, of Kearney formerly of Stuart, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Barbara Friedel died Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Visitation is scheduled from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday in Seger Funeral Home of Stuart with a 7 p.m. Rosary. Survivors include her children Tim Friedel and wife Janice of Kearney, Sue Maxson and husband Byron of Kearney, LeaJane Friedel of Kearney, and Marcee Johnson and husband Tom of Kearney; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers Randy Flannigan of Loveland, Colo., and Jeff Flannigan of San Diego, Calif.; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Milt Amsberry, 86, of Valentine, Oct. 11, in the Valentine Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Milt Amsberry died Oct. 3 in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth. Survivors include his wife Glenda Amsberry of Valentine; sons Neal Amsberry of Arlington, and Garry Amsberry of Texas; sister Bytha Kirk Garner of Ajo, Ariz.; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Donna Lee Marlatt, 89, formerly of Wood Lake and Long Pine, Oct. 11, in the Wood Lake Union Church with a private family inurnment in the Ainsworth East Park Cemetery. Donna Lee Marlatt died Sept. 29 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include her son Tim Marlatt and wife Kim of Wood Lake; daughter Mary Ann Brown of Boxborough, Mass.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Dr. Charles Seagren of Oakland; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Wyonne Walkling, 89, of Lakeview, Oct. 10, in the Lakeview Christian Reformed Church with burial in the Lakeview Cemetery. Wyonne Walkling died Oct. 4 in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth. Survivors include her children Vernon Walkling of Lakeview, S.D., Karla Walkling of Tucson, Ariz., Renae Coleman of Valentine, and Karen Walkling of Omaha; siblings Ila Vanden Berg of Michigan, Kyle Roti of Sioux Falls, S.D., John Markus of Merriman, and Kim Markus of Valentine; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Chad Carson, 55, of Kennesaw, Ga., formerly of Purdum, Oct. 10, in the Purdum United Church of Christ with burial in the Purdum Cemetery. Chad Carson died Sept. 29. Survivors include his sons Chase Carson and wife Hope Lizette Calderon Carson of Great Falls, Mont., and Jacob Carson of Charleston, S.C.; parents Dan and Shirley Carson of Purdum; sister Cody Carson-Brown and husband Todd of Hastings; brother Colt Carson and wife Caroline of Portland, Ore.; aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.
* A lunch and memorial service for George W. “Bill” Snyder Jr., 79, of Long Pine, Oct. 5, in the Hidden Paradise Pavilion south of Long Pine with a private family inurnment with military rites at a later date in the Grandview Cemetery. Bill Snyder died June 15 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Carol Snyder of Long Pine; daughter Erica Snyder-Wassinger of Omaha; two grandsons; brothers-in-law Jack Shade and wife Charlotte of Eaton Rapids, Mich., and F.J. Shade of Omaha; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Jean Estill, 76, of Amelia, Sept. 28, in the Atkinson Methodist Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. Jean Estill died Sept. 22, at Stuart. Survivors include her husband Jim Estill of Amelia; sons Jared Estill and wife Angie of Elkhorn, Jerry Estill of Omaha, and Justin Estill and wife Becky of Stuart; five grandchildren; sister Judy Densberger of Norfolk; two nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Jerry Adamson, 86, of Cody, Sept. 27, in the Valentine Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Jerry Adamson died Sept. 17 in Linden Court at North Platte. Survivors include his wife Dee Adamson of Cody; daughters Tracy Olson of North Platte, and Tanya Storer of Whitman; sons Todd Adamson of Cody, and Taylor Adamson of Rapid City, S.D.; brother Rex Adamson of Cody; and other family members.
* A celebration of life service for Shawn Lee Malone, 41, of Ainsworth, Sept. 20, in the Ainsworth American Legion Post Home. Shawn Malone died Sept. 1 near Custer, S.D. Survivors include his daughter Shelby Werlinger of Sturgis, S.D.; his mother Lonny Evans and husband Jerry of Ainsworth; step-mother Lori (Buoy) Malone of Long Pine; grandparents Marsha Lewis of Montpelier, Idaho, and Sharon Malone of Ainsworth; step-siblings Brandon Evans and wife Mandi of Ainsworth, Hallie Lutter and husband Jerod of Gillette, Wyo., Callie Korinko and husband Lance of Stuart, and Kelsie Evans of Ainsworth; step-nieces and nephews and other family members.
* A celebration of life service for Curtis Malone, 60, of Long Pine, Sept. 20, in the Ainsworth American Legion Post Home. Curtis Malone died Sept. 1 near Custer, S.D. Survivors include his wife Lori (Buoy) Malone of Long Pine and her children; mother Sharon Malone of Ainsworth; sister Jackie Berry and husband Rodney; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Max Kunz, 95, of Stuart, Sept. 20, in the Stuart St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Stuart American Legion Post. Max Kunz died Sept. 14 in the Parkside Manor. Survivors include his wife Helen Kunz of Stuart; children Diane Norman of Crawford, Maxine Leick and husband Joe of Cozad, Peggy Dvorak and husband Tom of Stuart, Trish Endorf and husband Bob of Fairbury, Dan Kunz and wife Tam of Stuart, Ken Kunz and wife Jan of Stuart, Jana Lowe and husband Jeff of Hays, Kan., and Mike Kunz and wife Michele of Stuart; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Gayle Rothchild, 88, of Atkinson, Sept. 19, in the Atkinson St. John’s Lutheran Church with a private family burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Gayle Rothchild died Sept. 15 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include her son Todd Rothchild and wife Jenifer of Atkinson; daughter Mary Beth Simmons and husband Dennis of Sumner; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Mary Ann Apfel and husband Raynard of Wood River; brother-in-law Garold Rothchild of Atkinson; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Willie Joe Holmes, 97, of Valentine, Sept. 11, in the Valentine Presbyterian Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery with military rites. Willie Holmes died Sept. 7 at York. Survivors include his sons Joe Allen of Grand Island, and Robert “Bob” Allen and wife Karin of Omaha; daughters Cathie Belville and husband Wayne of Valentine, and Sherri Bennett and husband John of York; brother Archie Holmes and wife Maggie; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Larry Paxton, 87, of Stuart, Sept. 6, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with a private family burial at a later date. Larry Paxton died Aug. 29 in his home. Survivors include his wife Evelyn Paxton of Stuart; children Donna Malone and husband Dan of Stuart, Dale Paxton and wife Jerri of Stuart, Darrin Paxton and wife Sharon of Stuart, Debbie Tejral and husband Larry of Sargent Bluff, Iowa, Dana Paxton and wife Amanda of Stuart, and Darby Paxton and wife Sara of Stuart; daughter-in-law Marde Paxton of Stuart; 26 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Chris G. Martin, 68, of Ainsworth, Sept. 4, in the Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church with interment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Chris Martin died Aug. 28 in Faith Regional Health Services at Norfolk. Survivors include his wife Mary Martin of Ainsworth; sons Jeremy Martin and wife Amanda of Goodland, Kan., and Cory Martin of Omaha; daughter Heather Hollenbeck and husband Brian of Long Pine; nine grandchildren; brothers Dick Martin and wife Deb of Battle Creek, and Tim Martin and wife Colleen of Lincoln; sisters-in-law Paula Martin of Maryville, Mo., and Jacalyn Martin of Pierce; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Janet Butterfield, 87, of Atkinson, Sept. 3, in the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Janet Butterfield died Aug. 30 at Stuart. Survivors include her husband Don Butterfield of Atkinson; children Dave Butterfield and wife Jackie of Atkinson, Darla Butterfield of Burwell, and Daryl Butterfield and wife Makala of Atkinson; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; in-laws Floyd and Pat Butterfield of Kearney, Bob and Kay Ries of North Platte, Carolyn Butterfield of Lincoln, and Leonard Halm of Omaha.
* Funeral service for Norman J. Hixson, 88, of Bassett, Aug. 25, in the Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church with inurnment in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Norman Hixson died Aug. 19 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include his children Rhonda Hickman and husband Paul of Colton, S.D., Daunitta Buoy and husband Gary of Burwell, Kenneth Hixson of Dannebrog, and Sandra Fowler and husband Gaylen of O’Neill; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters Belva Schwanke, Carla Bundy and husband Gary of Hooper, and Gloria Polzkill and husband Bill of Grand Island; sister-in-law Charlotte Douglas and husband Bruce of Vancouver, Wash.; brother-in-law Darold James and wife Patricia of Blaine, Minn.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Jeffery Claussen, 69, of Butte, Aug. 23, in the Spring Lake Angus Center south of Lynch with burial at a later date. Jeffery Claussen died Aug. 11 in his home. Survivors include his son Cody Claussen of Newport; daughters Bobbi Claussen of Neligh, Jeri Claussen of Tilden, and Sara Claussen of Atkinson; 14 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; brothers Kevin Reimers and Randy Reimers; and nieces and nephews.
* Funeral service for Judy Schmitz, 82, of Stuart, Aug. 21, in the Stuart Community Church with burial at a later date. Judy Schmitz died Aug. 18 in her home. Survivors include her children Jackie Reeh and husband Brent of North Bend, Wash., Joan Schmitz of Stuart, Jenny Schmitz of Mission, S.D., and Jeff Schmitz of Sioux Falls, S.D.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters Jane Hoffman of New Salem, N.D., and Lana Cadwallader and husband Dan of Atkinson; and other family members.
* A graveside service for Kennedy Jo Young, 3 months, of Albion, Aug. 18, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery near Atkinson. Kennedy Jo Young died Aug. 15 in Children’s Hospital at Omaha. Survivors include her parents Ethan and Kelsey Young of Albion; grandparents Sharon Alder of Albion, and Kenny and Amy Young of Albion; great-grandparents Rodger Kaup of Stuart, Gene and Vivian Young of Albion, and George and Patricia Christo of Albion; godparents Ty and Bethany Jackson of Bassett; great-aunts and uncles, cousins and other family members.
* A memorial service for Ray E. Herrington, 96, of Bassett, Aug. 18, in the Bassett Methodist Church with a private family inurnment in the Woodlawn Cemetery near Atkinson. Ray Herrington died Aug. 8 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include his daughter Joan Thorne and husband Abbie of Adair, Okla.; son Bill Herrington and wife Becki of Bassett; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Vernon Albrecht, 88, of Atkinson, Aug. 14, in the Atkinson Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Vernon Albrecht died Aug. 9 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include his sister Martha Hoxie of Imogene, Iowa; sister-in-law Betty Albrecht of Atkinson; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Stephen Schrader, 70, of Jamison, Aug. 14, in the Prairie View Gospel Barn near Gregory, S.D., with burial in the Spotted Tail Cemetery near Jamison. Stephen Schrader died Aug. 7 at Sioux Falls, S.D.
* A memorial graveside service for Florence Kaup, 77, of Omaha formerly of Atkinson, Aug 9, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Atkinson. Florence Kaup died July 25 in the Josie Harper Hospice House at Omaha. Survivors include her siblings Ralph Kaup of Atkinson, Phyllis Scholz and husband Marvin of Omaha, Janet Davis and husband Mike of Ralston, and Carol Charvat and husband Frank of Omaha; brother-in-law Gene Steimle; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Sharon Jacobs, 87, of Valentine, Aug. 9, in the Valentine Methodist Church. Sharon Jacobs died Tuesday, Aug. 5, in her home. Survivors include her children Doug Jacobs, David Jacobs, Dean Jacobs and Julie Hoefs all of Valentine.
* Funeral service for Denton J. Weichman, 78, of Grand Island formerly of Ainsworth, Aug 8, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Denton Weichman died Aug 4 in CHI Health St. Francis at Grand Island. Survivors include his wife Ann Weichman of Grand Island; children Dr. Molly Johnson and husband Justin of Grand Island, Katie Zulkoski and husband Walker of Lincoln, and Taylor Weichman of Bentonville, Ark.; six grandchildren; mother-in-law Jan Brayton of Stuart; siblings Karen MacClendon and husband Travis of Blountstown, Fla., F. Leon Weichman and wife Connie of Stuart, and Rochelle Weichman of Stuart; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A private family inurnment will be held at a later date in the Ainsworth Cemetery for Joyce K. Nelson, 79, of Ainsworth. Joyce Nelson died July 31 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include her son Lanny Hart of Foley, Ala.; siblings Harlan “Roy” Nelson and wife Patty of Ainsworth, Norma Horner and husband Phil of Henderson, Nev., and Joanne Laine of Lawrence, Kan.; nieces, nephews and other family members. Memorials have been suggested to the Live-Love-Wag Pet Rescue program.
* A memorial service for Elmer L. Schwager, 91, of Springview, Aug. 2, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with interment in the Mount Hope Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Springview American Legion Post 98 and the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Elmer Schwager died July 16 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include his daughters Judy Schwager of Springview, and Joann Schwager of Valentine; an adopted granddaughter; sisters-in-law Nancy Harlan of Bassett, and Violet Sullivan of Estacada, Ore.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Stacy Anson, 48, of Atkinson, July 31, in the Atkinson First Presbyterian Church with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Stacy Anson died July 25 in her home. Survivors include her sons Jonathan Emme and wife Sarah of Chambers, and Larry Anson and wife Elise of Stuart; parents Rod and Linda Anson of Atkinson; five grandchildren; sister Becky Krysl and husband Matt of Papillion; grandmother Anita Anson of Atkinson; significant other Jace Gordon of Axtell; and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of John M. Lamphier, 64, of Ainsworth. John Lamphier died July 24 in the Brown County Hospital. Per his wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include his significant other Tammy Huston of Ainsworth; daughters Lisa Lamphier of Massachusetts, and Margaret Lamphier of Massachusetts; son Christopher Huston of Ainsworth; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; brother James Lamphier of Maine; sisters Michele Lamphier of Michigan, and Edith Binkley and husband Paul of Michigan; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Joseph Calvin Murphy, 65, of Omaha formerly of Atkinson, July 25, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with military rites conducted by the Atkinson Farley/Tushla American Legion Post 86. Joseph Murphy died July 10 at Omaha. Survivors include his sons Jacob Murphy of Omaha, and Jered Murphy of Omaha; sister Martha Jones and husband Freddie of Abilene, Kan.; brothers Dennis Murphy of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Robert Murphy of North Platte; and other family members.
* Funeral service for John Howard Bass, 85, of Kearney formerly of Brewster, July 23, in the Brewster UCC Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. John Bass died July 19 in Brookestone Gardens at Kearney. Survivors include his son Steven Bass and wife Tresa of Brewster; daughter Joyce Bass of Maxwell; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Marian Farris of Phoenix, Ariz.; brother Bob Bass of Phoenix; sister-in-law Twyla Harr of Norfolk; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for MaryAnn “Molly” Moore, 97, of Ainsworth, July 20, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Molly Moore died June 23 in her home. Survivors include her daughters DiAnn McNally of Springfield, Mo., Donna Kegley of Ainsworth, and DeVonne Lytle of Ainsworth.
* A graveside memorial service for David J. Clark, 65, of Long Pine, July 19, at the Thurman Cemetery southwest of Bassett. David Clark died June 28 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include his wife Jolyn Dillon-Clark of Long Pine; daughter Weslie Higdon and husband James of Spartanburg, S.C.; two grandchildren; mother of his daughter Caron Calvert Clark of Spartanburg; sisters Patricia Dvorak and husband Ron of Bismark, N.D., Ellen Ackerman and husband Ken of Omaha, Mary Snyder and husband Rich of Arlington, Va., and Cathy Sybrant and husband Steve of Bassett; sister-in-law Marty Clark of Bassett; brothers-in-law James Dillon and wife Lesa of Long Pine, and Justin Dillon of Johnstown; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A graveside service for Joseph Beel, 55, of White River, S.D., July 19, in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Valentine. Joseph Beel died June 21 in his home. Survivors include his sons Kase Beel and Mason Beel; sisters Teresa Curry and Chelsey Leach; brother Brent Valandra; step-father Terry Leach; step-mother Michelle Leach; and other family members.
* A private family graveside service for Robin “Rob” Burkinshaw, 68, of Yankton, S.D., formerly of O’Neill, July 19, at the Spotted Tail Cemetery near Jamison. Rob Burkinshaw died June 22 in the Avera McKennan Hospital at Sioux Falls, S.D. Survivors include his siblings Dori Marx of Oakland, Karen Hoffman and husband Tony of Atkinson, Kim Burkinshaw of Atkinson, Richard Burkinshaw of O’Neill, and Danielle Schmidt and husband Kelly of Foreman, N.D.; half-brothers Leslie Burkinshaw and wife Theresia of Lincoln, and Brian Burkinshaw of Lincoln; half-sister Melinda Burkinshaw of Lincoln; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Jerean Walkling, 90, of Valentine, July 14, in the Valentine Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Jerean Walkling died July 8. Survivors include her husband Al Walkling of Valentine; sons Vance Walkling of Fremont and Vic Walkling of Ridgecrest, Calif.; sister Vernona Logterman of Rapid City, S.D.; brother Llewellyn Markus of Florida; and other family members.
* A memorial graveside service for Harry A. “Bill” Babcock Jr., 91, of Bassett, July 9, in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine with military rites conducted by the Bassett American Legion Post 123. Bill Babcock died Feb. 23 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include his children Deb Frank and husband Tom of Bassett, Lori Runyon and husband Frank of Onamia, Minn., and William “Bill” Babcock and wife Teresa of Long Pine; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister Lorene “Reenie” Mercier of Grant; sister-in-law Mary Babcock of Spokane, Wash.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A graveside memorial service for Karen Anne (Kreycik) Messenger, 81, of Lincoln formerly of Wood Lake, July 9, in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Wood Lake. Karen Messenger died May 30. Survivors include her children Cathi Newsham of Arizona, Mark Messenger of Wood Lake and Leon Messenger of Lincoln; two grandchildren; brother Joe Kreycik and wife Sharon of Wood Lake; a niece, nephew and other family members.
* Funeral service for Phyllis Diane Magill, 73, of Ainsworth, July 7, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Wood Lake. Phyllis Magill died June 28 in the University of Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha. Survivors include her husband Dean Magill of Ainsworth; children Rebecca Magill of Atkinson, Melissa Campbell and husband Jody of Belden, and Robert Magill and significant other Harlea Stephens of Ainsworth; six grandchildren; half-sister Janice Smith of Pelion, S.C.; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Patricia A. Hixson, 89, of Bassett, June 30, in the Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church with inurnment at a later date in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Patricia Hixson died June 24 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care.
* Funeral service for Trent Paul Walz, 45, of Mullen formerly of Ainsworth and Bassett, June 30, in the Mullen Methodist Church with burial in the Cedarview Cemetery. Trent Walz died June 24. Survivors include his wife Kelli Walz of Mullen; children Maci Walz, Ava Walz, Ella Walz and Ryann Walz of Mullen; parents Paul and Vicki Walz of Valentine; sisters Amber Chmelik and husband Martin of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Brandi Tolle and husband Justin of Holdrege; brother Lanny Walz of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; grandmother Winnie Walz of Ainsworth; mother-in-law Diana Brost of Mullen; sister-in-law Lori Jensen and Chris Geary of Dalton; brother-in-law Nick Brost and wife Ashley of Ogallala; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
* Funeral service for Brian Schafer, 56, of Stuart, June 28, in the Stuart Community Church with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Brian Schafer died June 2 in his home. Survivors include his brothers Robert Schafer of Stuart, and Brant Schafer and wife Lori of Stuart; son Jordan Schafer of Fremont; daughter Taylor Schafer of LaVista; one granddaughter; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Andy Lee Irish, 74, of Bassett, June 21, in Seger Funeral Home of Stuart with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Andy Irish died June 13 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Barbara Skala-Irish of Bassett; children Lee Irish and wife Laurie of Bassett, Lorrie Pearson and husband Brent of Papillion, and Shannon Irish of LaVista; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five siblings and other family members.
* Funeral service for Karen Kay Johnson, 83, of Johnstown, June 20, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Karen Johnson died June 16 in the Kearney Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her children Mark Johnson and wife Chris of Ainsworth, Kathy Jochem and husband Greg of Ainsworth, and Beth Nichols and husband Jim of Litchfield; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Sharon Stombaugh and husband Jay of Lexington, and Jeane Johnson of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
* Funeral service for Christopher Thomas Judge, 34, of Atkinson, June 17, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Christopher Judge died June 13 in a motor vehicle accident near Atkinson. Survivors include his fiancée Renee Howell of Atkinson; son Tommy Judge of Atkinson; parents Tom and Jeanne Judge of Atkinson; brother Jeffrey Judge and Kelsi Williams of Atkinson; grandfather Hobert Rupe of Council Bluffs, Iowa; step-children Kierra Howell, Jaiden Howell and Jaxsyn Howell of Atkinson; aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.
* A memorial service for Russell L. “Rusty” Strand, 70, of Ainsworth, June 14, in the Purdum United Church of Christ with a private family inurnment at the former family ranch. Rusty Strand died April 15 in the CHI Health Good Samaritan at Kearney. Survivors include his son Clint Strand of Austin, Texas; daughter Tory Strand of Winder, Ga.; mother of his children Connie Strand of Grand Island; siblings Jeannie Haskell of Valentine, Margaret Ann Sellers of North Platte, Julie Correll and husband Scott of North Platte, and Dan Strand and wife Lisa of Gothenburg; sister-in-law Susan Strand of Hastings; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Roger Boyer, 78, of Wausa formerly of Ainsworth, June 12, in the Golgotha Lutheran Church of rural Wausa with burial in the Bloomfield City Cemetery. Roger Boyer died June 7 in the Good Samaritan Society at Bloomfield. Survivors include his wife Judy Boyer of Wausa; sons Monte Boyer and wife Sarah of Wayne, and Chad Boyer and wife Brooke of Pilger; daughter Jennifer Schuett of Ainsworth; twin sister LuAnn Thacker and husband Terry; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Maxine L. Nickless, 81, of Ainsworth, June 10, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with a private family inurnment at a later date in the Stuart Cemetery. Maxine Nickless died May 30 in her home. Survivors include her brother Jim Mizner of Johnstown; sisters Marilyn Jefferson of Bassett, Sharon Goff of Ainsworth, Mary Turley of Ainsworth, Sylvia Moody and husband Joe of Ainsworth, Patty Hughbanks of Ainsworth, and Bonnie Belmont of Newport; mother-in-law Darleen Mahlendorf of Ainsworth; brothers-in-law Dewey Jefferis of Ainsworth, Justin Nickless and wife Jenny of Ainsworth, and John Nickless and wife Jennifer of O’Neill; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Scott E. Mason, 72, of Long Pine. Scott Mason died May 28 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Per his wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include his wife Christy Mason of Long Pine; daughters Penny Waits and husband Bart of Ainsworth, Heather Ruhe and husband Vince of Grand Island, Jessica Turpin of Long Pine, Courtney McLeod of Hastings, Amanda Siebol of Washington, and Miranda Ryan of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings Deb Ferguson and husband Jim of St. Joseph, Mo., Milissa Lade and husband Michael of Hastings, Suzi Wilson of Grand Island, Mark Mason and wife Kathy of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Grant Mason of Grand Island; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Phyllis E. Skillman, 92, of Ainsworth,June 4, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Phyllis Skillman died May 8 in the Kearney Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her daughters Barbara Kloepping and husband Doug of Lexington, Peggy Funk and husband Jerry of Ainsworth, and Brandi Pirnie and husband Scott of Ainsworth; step-daughter Katherine Counts and husband Vernon of Cozad; step-son-in-law Larry McNeel of Lincoln; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother Steve McDaniel of Moreno Valley, Calif.; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Dr. Dick Jeffers, 90, of Valentine, May 30, in the Valentine Presbyterian Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Dick Jeffers died May 26 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Kim Jeffers of Valentine; children Bob Jeffers of Bailey, Colo., Tom Jeffers of Grand Island, Rick Jeffers of Valentine, and Pat Potter of Lincoln; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Richard Dvorak, 93, of Stuart, May 30, in the Stuart St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Richard Dvorak died May 25 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include his daughter Nancy Snover and husband Mark of Stuart; sons Jerry Dvorak and wife Kim of Stuart, Rick Dvorak and wife Katie of Oconto, Bob Dvorak and wife Judy of Stuart, Tommy Dvorak and wife Peggy of Stuart, and Jeff Dvorak and wife Cheri of Stuart; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Wanda D. Herrington, 93, of Bassett, May 28, in the Bassett Methodist Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery near Atkinson. Wanda Herrington died May 21 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include her husband Ray Herrington of Bassett; daughter Joan Thorne and husband Abbie of Adair, Okla., and Bill Herrington and wife Becki of Bassett; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Cora Dickau, 100, of Atkinson, May 24, in the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Cora Dickau died May 20 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include her children Charles Dickau and wife Joan of Brewster, Sharen Kramer of Atkinson, Edwin Dickau and wife Barbara of Newport, Loris Ringgenberg and husband Dave of Clive, Iowa, Ronald Dickau of Atkinson, Daryl Dickau of O’Neill, Brenda Bailey and husband Tim of Harker Heights, Texas, and Quincy Dickau of Atkinson; 34 grandchildren; 99 great-grandchildren; and 47 great-great-grandchildren.
* A celebration of life service for Justin Keller, 43, of Lincoln formerly of Bassett, May 24, in the Rock County Community Center with inurnment in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Justin Keller died Jan. 3 at Lincoln. Survivors include his parents Michael and Anita Keller of Bassett; twin sister Jessica Carmichael of Lincoln; brother John M. Keller of Bassett; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Timothy Gene Fox, 68, of Bassett, May 22, in the Rock County Community Center with a private family inurnment at a later date in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Tim Fox died May 16 at Bassett. Survivors include his brother Tony Fox and wife Corkie of Bassett; sisters Donna Billings and husband David of Valentine, and Brenda Magary and husband Roger of Ainsworth; and other family members.
* A celebration of life service for Eleanor Jean (Mabie) Kops, 96, of Lincoln, May 22, in the Hidden Paradise Pavilion at Long Pine. Eleanor Kops died Nov. 17, 2024. Survivors include her daughters Patty Collura and husband Rick of Ashland, Barb Merritt and husband Bill of Omaha, Cathy Rasmussen and husband Ron of Elgin, Ill., Carol Nygren and husband Mike of Newhall, Calif., and Cheryl Wagoner and husband Jay of Dragoon, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren.
* Funeral service for Maxine Neibauer, 93, of the Atkinson and Stuart area, May 17, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Maxine Neibauer died May 14 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include her children Cindy Effle and husband Roger of Orchard, Kathy Beck of Atkinson, Randy Neibauer of Stuart, and Tom Neibauer of Stuart; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* A graveside service for Darrin Joseph Wedige, 60, formerly of Atkinson, May 16, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery near Atkinson with military rites conducted by the Atkinson American Legion Post 86. Darrin Wedige died Jan. 23 in his home at Austin, Texas. Survivors include siblings Alan Wedige and wife Colleen of Kearney, Steven Wedige and wife 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, and Troy Wedige and Kandi Karo of Fort Calhoun; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Mary Bronzynski, 78, of O’Neill, May 15, in the Word of Life Assembly of God Church at O’Neill with inurnment in the O’Neill City Cemetery. Mary Bronzynski died May 8 in her home. Survivors include her daughters Tamie Payton and husband Raymond of Doon, Iowa, and Dawn Hansen and husband Joel of O’Neill; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers Robert Potter of Irving, Texas, and Ronald Potter of Valentine; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Lawrence E. “Larry” Judge, 81, of Pawleys Island, S.C. formerly of Atkinson, will be held at a later date. Larry Judge died May 6. Survivors include his wife Kathy Judge of Pawleys Island; children Lori Finan and husband Jeff, Lisa Hammonds and husband Greg, Kristin Chomko and husband Scott, Michael Judge, and Sarah Lumpkin and husband Scott; 10 grandchildren; and siblings Joanne Blohm, Rita Claire Judge, and Dan Judge.
* Word has been received of the death of Jerry D. Henderson, 85, of Valentine. Jerry Henderson died May 9 in the Brown County Hospital. No services are planned. Survivors include son Jay Henderson and wife Tracy Garland of Williams, Ind.; daughter Dori Smith of Meridian, Idaho; one grandson; significant other Joyce Hurst of Murdo, S.D.; sister Sarah Walker of Shamrock, Texas; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Rhett Sears, 84, of Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Ainsworth, May 14, in the Willowbrook United Methodist Church at Sun City. Rhett Sears died May 8. Survivors include his wife Carol Sears of Sun City; daughters Teresa Finley and husband Bob of Mesa, Ariz., Lori Sears of Phoenix, Ariz., Kristi Frew of Ainsworth, Patti Allen and husband Wilbur of Omaha, and Susan Windhorst and husband Cameron of Phoenix; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for James Hoppe, 79, of Atkinson, May 12, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. James Hoppe died May 7 in his home. Survivors include children Misty Carey and husband Tyler of Atkinson, and William Hoppe of Atkinson; four grandchildren; and other family members.
* A celebration of life event for Mary Lou Murdock, 94, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., May 10, in the Bassett Methodist Church with a private inurnment in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Mary Lou Murdock died March 12 in the Chandler Regional Hospital & Medical Center at Chandler, Ariz. Survivors include children George Murdock of Bassett, Mary Chilcoat of Sun Lakes, Peggy Vincent and husband John of Sun Lakes, Jean Ray of Sun Lakes, and Dennis Murdock and wife Tarilyn of Chandler; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; siblings John Morton of Benton, Wis., and Ann Cosgrove of Sun Lakes; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Mary Belle Osburn, 80, of Valentine, May 9, in the Valentine Our Savior Lutheran Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Mary Belle Osburn Saturday, May 3, in her home. Survivors include her daughter Lynn Graeff of Valentine; son Jay Dee Osburn of Valentine; brothers Sam Johnson of Ennis, Mont., Tom Ferguson of Murrieta, Ga., and Jim Ferguson of St. Joseph, Mo.
* Funeral service for Karen Butler, 89, of Valentine, May 8, in the Valentine Presbyterian Church with a private family interment in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Karen Butler died May 2 at Kearney. Survivors include her son Joe Butler of Valentine; daughter Susan Schwartz of Denver, Colo.; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Clay Beck, 49, of Mills, May 7, in the Mills Community Church with burial in the Olive Branch Cemetery. Clay Beck died April 28.
* Funeral service for Catherine Pavlik, 92, of Lincoln formerly of Kilgore, May 3, in the Sandoz Chapel of the Pines at Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Catherine Pavlik died April 28 at Lincoln. Survivors include her daughter Tammie Huenink of Lincoln.
* Funeral service for Joan T. Thiede, 89, of Springview, May 3, in the Burton Assembly of God Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery near Springview. Joan Thiede died April 29 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include her husband Orrin Thiede of Springview; daughters Cheri Pauls and husband John of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Linda Andrews of York; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings Janice Cook and husband Tim of Springview, Jalene Duggan of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., and Judy Nickerson and husband Lyle of Imperial; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Kay Myers, 86, of Stuart, May 2, in the Stuart Community Church with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Kay Myers died April 22 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include her sisters Janice Myers of Stuart, and Sheryl Alder and husband Rick of Stuart; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Donna Irwin, 86, of Lincoln formerly of Ainsworth, May 1, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the O’Neill Cemetery. Donna Irwin died April 28 in Cedar Creek of High Plains Assisted Living at Lincoln.
* A graveside memorial service for Joanne L. Pelc-Nickel, 75, of Ainsworth, April 30, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Joanne Pelc-Nickel died April 13 in the Faith Regional Health Services at Norfolk. Survivors include her husband Leo Nickel of Ainsworth; brother Kenneth Pelc and Janis Koch of Hastings; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Susan Beckwith, 69, of Emmet, April 27, in the Atkinson Methodist Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Susan Beckwith died April 22 in her home. Survivors include her sons Roddie Beckwith of Emmet, and Jace Beckwith and wife Sarah of Laurel; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother Bob Kraft of Orchard; sisters Pam Pelster of Neligh, and Lori Boelter of Brunswick; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Jim Lambley, 74, of Gordon formerly of Ainsworth, April 23, in the Gordon City Auditorium. Jim Lambley died April 17 in the Gordon Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife Deneen Lambley of Gordon; children Lana Reed and Rick Aupperle of North Platte, Rachel Lambley and Josh Haun of Gordon, and Dalsey Lambley of Alliance; one grandson; sisters Phyllis Orr of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Lynda Ogle and husband Chuck of Kearney; brother-in-law Randy Lee and wife Anneke of Florrisant, Colo.; father-in-law Dale Lee of Gordon; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A celebration of life service for Marjorie Janette (Hungerford) Leverenz, 92, of Wichita, Kan., April 19, at Wichita. Marjorie Leverenz died March 29. Survivors include her daughters Jo Carpenter of Wichita, and Patty Basgall of Wichita; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brother Bruce Hungerford and wife Veta of Long Pine; and other family members.
* A celebration of life service for Betty L. Wales, 91, of Bassett formerly of Ainsworth and Chadron, April 18, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with a private family inurnment in the Moulton Cemetery near Almeria. Betty Wales died April 7 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include her sons Calvin Wales and wife Debbie of Elephant Butte, N.M., and Chet Wales and wife Marcia of Dunning; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister Dona Gibson of Springview; brother-in-law Brett Bump of Black Hawk, S.D.; sisters-in-law Judy Cole of Ainsworth and Dorothy Cole of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A graveside service for Paul Gudgel, 60, of Langdon, N.D., formerly of Ainsworth, April 18, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Paul Gudgel died Nov. 2, 2024. Survivors include his wife Valerie Gudgel and children Dan Gudgel, Brady Gudgel, Zach Gudgel, Julie Mizner and Kelsey Dredge.
* Funeral service for Jonita Hain, 83, of Plymouth, Minn., formerly of Valentine, April 14, in the Sandoz Chapel of the Pines at Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Jonita Hain died April 7 at Plymouth. Survivors include children Alecia Stepp, Ann Nusbaum and Andrew Hain; siblings JoEllis Merz, Sandra Colvin, Suzie Harms, Jean Kluender, Court Sears, Barb Elliott and Robert Sears; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Joseph W. “Joe” Gilbuena, 80, of Long Pine, April 11, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine with military rites. Joe Gilbuena died March 25 at Norfolk. Survivors include his wife Sherry Gilbuena of Long Pine; children Shanda Benemerito and husband Alvin of Long Pine, Joseph Gilbuena and wife Allie of Vail, Ariz., and Michelle Thingvall and husband Andy of Glide, Ore.; eight grandchildren; brother Richard Gilbuena and wife Elena of Visalia, Calif.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Gary Hoffman, 75, of O’Neill, April 11, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Atkinson American Legion Post 86. Gary Hoffman died April 7 in the Avera McKenna Hospital at Sioux Falls, S.D. Survivors include his wife Janet Hoffman of O’Neill; children Troy Hoffman and wife Jackie of O’Neill, Tami Disterhaupt and husband Clem Jr. of Spencer, and Trent Hoffman of Spencer; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; brother Roger Hoffman and wife Mary Jo of Atkinson; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Larry D. Goshorn, 69, of Ainsworth, April 10, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery near Cody. Larry Goshorn died March 28 in Great Plains Health at North Platte. Survivors include his wife Teresa Goshorn of Ainsworth; daughters Kerri Dey and husband John of Grand Island, and Jodi Hitchler and husband Dustin of Lincoln; son Matthew Goshorn and wife Dena of Bassett; step-daughters Amber Happold and husband Troy of Stanton, and Julie Mizner and husband Kyle of Ainsworth; five grandchildren; mother-in-law Iris Sisson of Ainsworth; brothers Monte Goshorn and wife Elizabeth of Ainsworth, Doug Goshorn of Blackhawk, S.D., and Todd Goshorn and wife Ellen of Grand Island; brothers-in-law Bryan Sisson and wife Patricia of Ainsworth, and Calvin Sisson and wife Rhonda of Yutan; sister-in-law Kendra Osterman and husband Chris of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Olga P. Strate, 78, of Ainsworth. Olga Strate died April 5 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include her son Sean Strate and wife Stacy of Fredericksburg, Va.; two grandchildren; siblings Stafania Passyka of Burwell, John Passyka of Albion, Calif., Edica Baxter and husband Bob of Burwell, and Mary Lucht of Chambers; sister-in-law Sandra Passyka of Hoskins; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Lilian Belle Hoyle, 102, of Ainsworth. Lilian Hoyle died March 30 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include her children Larry Hoyle and wife Jennifer of Lawrence, Kan., Cheri Bowen and husband Dan of Ainsworth, Carol Foy and husband Dennis of Centennial, Colo., and Cindy Hoyle of Estes Park, Colo.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Ken Carey, 75, of Atkinson, April 5, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery near Stuart. Ken Carey died March 29 in his home. Survivors include his wife Mary Ann Carey of Atkinson; daughter Dena Burkinshaw and husband Jason of Atkinson; sons Tyler Carey and wife Misty of Atkinson, and Rhett Carey and wife Yolanda of Atkinson; six grandchildren; sister Agnes Carey of Atkinson; brother-in-law Don Mlinar of Atkinson; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Cookie Butterfield, 92, formerly of Atkinson, April 4, in the Atkinson Methodist Church with burial in the Pilger Cemetery. Cookie Butterfield died March 28 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include daughters Chris Griffith and husband Martin of Norfolk, Lori Butterfield of Omaha, and Ann Hardy and husband Jason of Columbus; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister Colleen Heinemann and husband Merlin of Wayne; and other family members.
* A memorial visitation for Zoe Claussen, 89, of Atkinson, March 28, in the Atkinson First Presbyterian Church. Zoe Claussen died March 24 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital. Burial will be held at a later date in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her children Debra Briggs and husband Dale of Norfolk, Linda Ries of Atkinson, Harold Claussen and wife Wendy of Atkinson, Lisa Zoe and Mac Smith of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Regina Yunek and husband Darin of Las Vegas, Nev.; and numerous grandchildren.
* A memorial service for Michael L. Lutz, 72, of North Platte, March 28, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Michael Lutz died recently at Bassett. Survivors include his wife Laura Lutz of North Platte; children Shelly Donner and husband Mark of Laramie, Wyo., Kelci Lutz of Brighton, Colo., and Kirk Lutz and wife Ashley of Navarre, Fla.; six grandchildren; siblings Joel Lutz and wife Judy of Bassett, Diana Shaul and fiancé Mike Dickhausen of Nebraska City, Bobbi Coleman and husband Bryan of Bassett, and Sherri Klatt and husband Bill of North Platte; brothers-in-law Dan Nagy of Oxford, and Tim Townsend and wife Marilyn of Arlington, Texas; sisters-in-law Jolene Wilson and husband Tim of Hughes Springs, Texas, and Bonnie Keim and husband Steve of Idaho Falls, Idaho; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Lyle Dee Johnson, 85, of Sidney, March 28, in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Sidney with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery with military rites. Lyle Johnson died March 25 at Omaha. Survivors include his wife Linda (Sybrant) Johnson of Sidney; daughters Teresa Johnson-Pais of San Antonio, Texas, Debra Preston and husband Galen of Omaha, and Sharon Micek and husband Bill of Papillion; seven grandchildren; sister Rita Bauman and husband Randy of Port Angeles, Wash.; brother Glenn Johnson and wife Brenda of Sidney; sister-in-law Kathy Johnson of Florence, Ala.; and other family members.
* A celebration of life service for Rod Kaup, 78, of Stuart, March 22, in the Stuart Auditorium. Rod Kaup died Dec. 3, 2024, in his home. Survivors include his wife Nora Kaup of Stuart; children James Kaup and wife Sonya of Midland, Ga., Rodney Kaup and Liam Bruno of Chicago, Ill., Edith Rohde and husband Kevin of Hubbard, and Shawn Kaup and wife Nikki of Kalespell, Mont.; sister Brenda Sutton and husband Harv of Omaha; brothers Mel Kaup and wife Kathy of Omaha, and Jack Kaup and wife Sharon of Stuart; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A graveside service for Franklin Malena, 92, formerly of Atkinson, March 21, at the Atkinson Woodlawn Cemetery. Franklin Malena died March 17 in the Arbor Care Center at O’Neill. Survivors include his daughter Tempe Jo Heck of Kansas; and nieces and nephews.
* Funeral service for Betty Lou Epke, 97, of Valentine, March 21, in the Valentine Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Betty Lou Epke died March 15 in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth. Survivors include her children Pat Eddie of Mission, S.D., Don Epke of Springview, Jan Forgey of Spearfish, S.D., and Dan Epke of Valentine.
* Funeral service for Frances “Fran” Obermire, 80, of Atkinson, March 21, in the Atkinson First Presbyterian Church with burial at a later date. Fran Obermire died Feb. 25 in the Good Samaritan Nursing Home at Albion. Survivors include her daughters Donni Nachtman and husband Dave of Bennett, Dixie Pelc and husband Jeremy of Pierce, and Darci Lindgren and husband Jon of Albion; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
* A celebration of life service for Dolores A. Olson, 84, of Bassett, formerly of Ord, March 21, in the Bassett Methodist Church with a private family inurnment in the Ord Cemetery. Dolores Olson died March 1 in the Dunklau Garden Nursing Facility at Fremont. Survivors include her fiancé Ed Hall of Bassett; children David Conner and wife Kiffany of Kearney, Christine Dumont of Omaha, Ann Herbig and husband Michael of Central City, and Doug Conner and wife Kris of Kearney; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Geraldine “Jeri” Ballard, 85, of Summerset, S.D., formerly of Valentine, March 15, in the Valentine Presbyterian Church with inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Jeri Ballard died March 4 in the Friendly Horizons of the Black Hills at Summerset. Survivors include her daughter Lisa Osburn of Midland, S.D.; son Bradley Ballard of Hermosa, S.D.; brother Bob Hammon of Pauma Valley, Calif.; and other family members.
* A celebration of life service for Ron Krieger, 69, of Bassett, March 15, in the Bassett American Legion Hall with burial at a later date. Ron Krieger died March 2, in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Lorain Krieger of Bassett; daughter Kandi Powelson and husband Rob of Omaha; stepchildren Mandi Kettelson and husband Jeremy of Albion, Brandon Bickham and wife Mykel of Janesville, Wis., and Stacey Alberts and husband J.D. of Long Pine; 10 grandchildren; siblings John Krieger and special friend Vickie Steskal of Spencer, Irene Hunt of Grand Island, Don Krieger and wife Sandy of Bassett, and Sharon Atkinson and husband Dan of Bassett; sisters-in-law Anita Krieger of Bassett, and Maxine Krieger of Atkinson; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Elva Mae Buoy, 91, of Ainsworth, March 11, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with interment in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Elva Buoy died March 5 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include her children Diane High of Ainsworth, Rick Buoy and wife Sherry of Ainsworth, Gayle Buoy of Long Pine, and Lori Buoy of Long Pine; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters Ellen Jackson of Bassett, and Maxine Olberding of Stuart; sisters-in-law Janice McGuire of Ainsworth, and Theresa McGuire of Bowlus, Minn.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Marilyn M. Hill, 71, of Valentine, March 8, in the Sandoz Chapel of the Pines at Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Marilyn Hill died March 1 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include her husband Ed Hill of Valentine; daughters Mary Osborne of Salt Lake City, Utah, Amy Greene of Wichita, Kan., and Kathy Bigley of Independence, Mo.; son Jason Hill of Salt Lake City; brother Larry Berkheimer of Ainsworth; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Anton “Tony” Wewel, 85, of Creighton, March 8, in the St. Ludger Catholic Church of Creighton with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery near Stuart. Tony Wewel died March 1 in the Faith Regional Health Services at Norfolk.
* A graveside service for Marilyn Morrison, 83, of Coleridge formerly of O’Neill, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Callaway. Marilyn Morrison died Feb. 28 in the Parkview Homes at Coleridge. Survivors include her children 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 wife Kristin of Randolph; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother Dean Spangler of Callaway; and other family members. Memorials have been suggested to the Rock County Hospital.
* Funeral service for Marlene Russell, 86, of Butte, March 5, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial at a later date. Marlene Russell died Feb. 27 in the Butte Healthcare Center. Survivors include her children Sue Liewer and husband Darrin of Butte, Tony Serbousek of Abilene, Kan., Russell Joe Serbousek and wife Kari of Hay Springs, and Andrew Amiotte of Chadron; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; stepchildren Scott Fernau and wife Rebecca of Chadron, and Steve Fernau of Atkinson; sister Sharon Fischer and husband Richard of Lindsey, Okla.; brother Elvin Russell and wife Stella of San Antonio, Texas; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Helen Ford, 94, of Cody, March 4, in the Cody American Legion Pavilion with a private family interment in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery near Cody. Helen Ford died Feb. 27 in the Cherry County Hospital at Valentine. Survivors from the area include her sisters Mabel Adamson and Wilma Andrews, both of Bassett.
* A memorial service will be held at a later date for Dean A. McDaniel, 91, of Johnstown. Dean McDaniel died Feb. 27 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his siblings Leland McDaniel of Ainsworth, Gayle Soles of Fairfax, S.D., Grace King of Bellevue, Verna Huff of Pratt, Kan., and Mary Nickerson of Sutherland; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* A memorial service for Betty E. McBride, 83, of Ainsworth, Feb. 24, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Betty McBride died Feb. 7 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include her husband Victor “Bud” McBride of Ainsworth; son Dennis McBride and wife Jill of Ainsworth; one granddaughter; sister-in-law Dee Dee Downing of Broken Bow; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Ruth L. Baker, 94, of Ainsworth, Feb. 22, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with interment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Ruth Baker died Feb. 13 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include her children Duane Warnke and wife Debra of Augusta, Maine, Donna Pirnie and husband Richard of Ainsworth, and Dean Warnke and wife Theresa of Phillips; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; step-children Jennie Nora of Lawrence, Kan., Steven Baker of Casper, Wyo., and Dottie Pittington and husband Wes of Casper; seven step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Dean Obermire, 86, of Atkinson, Feb. 21, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Dean Obermire died Feb. 14 at Atkinson. Survivors include his wife Carol Obermire of Atkinson; son Tracy Obermire and wife Audrey of Norfolk; daughter Alisha Stoltenberg and Todd McManigal of Center; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings Byron Obermire and wife Judy of Atkinson, Barb Van Houten and husband Jerry of Butte, Joe Obermire and wife Cheryl of Norfolk, and Rick Obermire of Gillette, Wyo.; and other family members.
* A memorial service for Joyce M. Welch, 80, of Ainsworth, Feb. 19, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with a private family inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Joyce Welch died Feb. 13 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include her 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-in-law Kathy Carrier of Ellicott City, Md.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Karen R. Davison, 81, of Ainsworth, Feb. 18, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with interment in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Karen Davison died Feb. 13 in the Legacy Square Nursing Home at Henderson. Survivors include children Denise Crofutt of Long Pine, Debra Konkel and husband Gary of Centennial, Colo., Michael “Jacques” Davison of Bradley, Ark., Jesse Colburn and wife Carrie of Bradshaw, and Mark Colburn and wife Becky of Henderson; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother Kenneth Voss of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Donna Campbell, 79, of Stuart, Feb. 17, in the Stuart Community Church with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Donna Campbell died Feb. 8 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include her children Rashele Campbell of Inman, Robert Campbell of Inman, Kurtis Campbell of Page, Kyle Campbell of Inman, Laurie Behrendsen of Omaha, and Kelly Deweese of Omaha; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Gary Raymer, 64, of Atkinson, Feb. 15, in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. Gary Raymer died Feb. 6 in the University of Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha. Survivors include his wife Betsy Raymer of Atkinson; children Brian Raymer and wife Tara of Stuart, Cory Raymer of Omaha, and Jessica Raymer of Atkinson; two grandchildren; sister Deb Shipman and husband Dave of Fairfax, S.D., and Mary Reece and husband Allen of North Platte; and other family members.
* Word has been received of the death of Darlene E. Meyer, 77, of Valentine. Darlene Meyer died Feb. 6 in the Cherry County Hospital. She requested no service be held. Survivors include her husband Duane Gudgel of Valentine; son Mark Gudgel of Omaha; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Mary Gray, 75, of Atkinson, Feb. 10, in the O’Neill Assembly of God Church with burial in the Crawford City Cemetery. Mary Gray died Jan. 30 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include her daughters Summer Gray of Norfolk, and Andrea Gray of York; one granddaughter; brother Keith Dillon of Elk Grove, Calif.; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Todd Mitchell, 62, of Atkinson, Feb. 8, in the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson with burial in the Butte City Cemetery at a later date. Todd Mitchell died Feb. 1 in his home. Survivors include his daughters Natina Mitchell of Wickenburg, Ariz., and Natasha Peterson and husband Scott of Kansas City, Mo.; two grandchildren; mother Jo Ann Mitchell of Atkinson; sisters Barb Leu and husband Randy of Atkinson, and Suz Mitchell of Stuart; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Roby V. Woods Jr., 75, of Ainsworth, Feb. 8, in the Ainsworth Nazarene Church with interment in the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Roby Woods died Feb. 3 in the CHI Health-Bergan Mercy Hospital at Omaha. Survivors include his wife Kathleen Woods of Ainsworth; children Thane Woods and wife Michelle of Gardner, Kan., Heather Beatty of Louisburg, Kan., and Grant Woods of Lincoln; five grandsons; brother Daniel Woods of Ainsworth; sisters Norma Grande of Saugus, Mass., and Lola Mitchell and husband Bob of Bourbonnais, Ill.; sisters-in-law Cheryl Mizner of Long Pine, and Kristina Stewart of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Ethel A. North, 93, of Long Pine, Feb. 7, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Ethel North died Jan. 29 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill. Survivors include her son Ed North and wife Shari of Emmet; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters Leta Schuebel of Wheatland, Wyo., and Wilma Appleman and husband Robert of Johnstown; sister-in-law Rosemary Nelson of Beatrice; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Sally Rossman, 82, of Atkinson, Feb. 3, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Sally Rossman died Jan. 28 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include her sons Bruce Rossman and wife Shirley of Springview, Mark Rossman and wife Susan of Atkinson, and Rod Rossman and Taylor Moran of Daufuskie Island, S.C.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother Mike Lamkin and wife Sue of Wichita, Kan.; siblings-in-law Lavern Rossman of Atkinson, Shirley Rossman of Norfolk, and Carol Robey of Franklin, Ind.; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Berdena Butler, 97, of Stuart, Feb. 1, in the Stuart Community Church with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Berdena Butler died Jan. 26 in the Parkside Manor. Survivors include her children Larry Butler and wife Marilyn of Stuart, and Merlin Butler and Ranae of Shawnee, Kan.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
* Funeral service for Lawrence Lee Obermire, 67, formerly of Butte, Jan. 31, in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Butte with burial in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery. Lawrence Obermire died Jan. 25 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill. Survivors include his brother Steve Obermire of Wayne; and aunt Carmen Benson and husband Melvin of Omaha.
* Funeral service for Dave Leonard, 62, of Valentine, Jan. 28, in the Valentine Presbyterian Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Dave Leonard died Jan. 25 in his home. Survivors include his wife Carol Leonard of Valentine; children Nichole Bostock and husband Travis of O’Neill, Garrett Leonard and wife Samantha of Valentine, Makenzie Jones and husband Mathew of Norfolk, and Bailey Trusty and husband Austin of Hershey; brother Joe Leonard and wife Christi of Bassett; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Allen Tooker, 73, of Atkinson, Jan. 27, in the Atkinson St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Allen Tooker died Jan. 22 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife Lou Ann Tooker of Atkinson; children Lucas Tooker of La Crosse, Wis., Emily Walsh and husband Eric of Couer d’Alene, Idaho, Sarah Jenkins and husband Chris of Couer d’Alene, and Rachel Tooker of Great Falls, Mont.; sisters Sheryl Dye and husband Rodney of Casper, Wyo., and Betty Jane Tooker of Olathe, Kan.; and other family members.
* A celebration of life service will be held at a later date for Jeanne Bammerlin Graff, 97, of Spokane, Wash., formerly of Springview. Jeanne Graff died Jan. 17 in the Cottages Inn at Spokane. Survivors include her son Blaine Graff of Camas, Wash.; daughters Janie Manzer of Sequim, Wash., and Jerene Rogers of Spokane; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Lila Heerten of Springview; sister-in-law Glee Swanson of Valentine; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Jerry Oren Jackman, 75, of York formerly of Johnstown, Jan. 25, in the York Emmanuel Lutheran Church with burial in the York Greenwood Cemetery. Jerry Jackman died Jan. 20 at York. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Jackman of York; children Chad Jackman and wife Tanya of Lincoln, Geri Bartholomew and husband Mark of Utica, Melanie Behrens of Lincoln, and Matt Jackman and wife LaDonna of Kenesaw; seven grandchildren; siblings Jim Jackman and wife Connie of Johnstown, Don Jackman and wife Deb of Ridgefield, Wash., and Carole Schemm of Valentine.
A memorial service for Charles DuWayne Thompson, 86, of Lincoln formerly of Bassett, Jan. 25, in the Butherus Maser and Love Funeral Home of Lincoln. DuWayne Thompson died Jan. 19. Survivors include his wife Ann Thompson of Lincoln; son Kent Thompson; daughter Jill Hoffmaster; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for John W. Dodds, 70, of Ainsworth, Jan. 21, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery at a later date. John Dodds died Jan. 16 in his home. Survivors include his wife Bonnie Dodds of Ainsworth; children Christy Paddock of Ainsworth, and Cory Dodds and wife Michelle of Rapid City, S.D.; four grandchildren; siblings Elven “Spud” Dodds of Ainsworth, Mary Hite of North Platte, Steve Dodds and wife Lindsey of Ainsworth, Jim Dodds and wife Penny of North Platte, Cathi Flynn of Kearney, Cindy Churchill and husband Dean of Valentine, Diane Watts and husband Gerald “Chop” of Ainsworth, Neena Miller and husband Allen of Kearney, Dave Dodds and significant other Brittni Hart of Ainsworth, and Ford Dodds and wife Kodi of Spearfish, S.D; brother-in-law Jim Teter and wife Betty of Kearney; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Jack Hoffman, 19, of Atkinson, Jan. 18, in the Atkinson Community Center with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Jack Hoffman died Jan. 15 in his home. Survivors include his mother Brianna Hoffman of Atkinson; sisters Ava Hoffman and Reese Hoffman both of Atkinson; grandparents Bonnie and Kerry Stiner of Burke, S.D., and Gary and Karen Hoffman of Spencer; aunts, uncles and other family members.
* A memorial service for Roseann Ninas, 77, of Atkinson, Jan. 18, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Atkinson with burial in the Stuart Community Cemetery. Roseann Ninas died Jan. 13 in her home. Survivors include her children Vicki Gilbert and husband Jason of Papillion, and Kelly Ninas and wife Valerie of Omaha; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Roy Reinke of Columbus; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Betty J. Hasch, 86, of Bassett, Jan. 18, in the Bassett Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Betty Hasch died Jan. 7 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include her husband Ernie Hasch of Bassett; daughter Christy Hasch of Concordia, Kan.; son Kevin Hasch and wife Elizabeth of Phillipsburg, Kan.; three grandchildren; sister Patty Nelson and husband Roy of Ainsworth; brothers Richard Terry of Littleton, Colo., Ross Terry and wife Brenda of Katy, Texas, Ronnie Cottonwood and wife Layah of Kalispell, Mont., Raymond Terry and wife Debra of Lincoln, and Randy Terry of Lincoln; sisters-in-law Sherry Terry of Santa Rosa, Calif., Kimberly Terry of Hartford, Wis., and Velna Hasch of Marvin, S.D.; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Margaret Brinda, 77, of Valentine, Jan. 13, in the Valentine St. Nicholas Catholic Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Margaret Brinda died Jan. 8 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include her husband Gary Brinda of Valentine; daughter Jocille Brinda of Valentine, and Nicki Brinda of Winner, S.D.; sons Patrick Brinda of Valentine, Michael Brinda of Valentine, Jay Brinda of Valentine, and Grant Brinda of Valentine; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Henry Murphy, 90, of Stuart, Jan. 13, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery with military rites provided by the Stuart American Legion Post. Henry Murphy died Jan. 7 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include his wife Helen Murphy of Stuart; sons Tim Murphy and wife Laurie of Valentine, and Brock Murphy of Mitchell, S.D., daughters Lori Melton and husband Justus of Kearney, Lisa Jones and husband Mike of Paducah, Ken., and Kate Kunz and husband Jim of Stuart; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and other family members.
* Funeral service for William L. “Bill” Assarsson, 64, of Bassett, Jan. 11, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Bill Assarsson died Jan. 7 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Deb Assarsson of Bassett; sons Josh Assarsson of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Festus Assarsson of Bassett; daughter-in-law Brooke Assarsson of Ainsworth; father Clifford Assarsson and wife Pauline of Ainsworth; mother Virginia Oman of Norfolk; mother-in-law Elizabeth Strand of Ainsworth; brother Clinton Assarsson and wife Becky of Valentine; and other family members.
* Funeral service for Sandra Shald, 85, formerly of Stuart, Jan. 10, in the Stuart St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Sandra Shald died Jan. 4 at Omaha. Survivors include her daughters Sherry Miller and husband Don of Sidney, Jenise Brown of Omaha, Stephanie Weir and husband Myron of Hershey, Vanessa Drueke and husband Blaine of Alvo, and Julie Savage and husband Jason of Kremmling, Colo.; daughter-in-law Susanna Shald of Lincoln; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters Sharon Wenner of Atkinson, and Linda Fundus and husband Vince of Butte; nieces, nephews and other family members.
* Funeral service for Avealona Roeder, 11, of Newport, Jan. 6, in the Rock County High School gym at Bassett with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery near Atkinson. Avealona Roeder died Jan. 1 in Children’s Hospital at Omaha. Survivors include her mother Michelle Hamar of Bassett; father Matthew Roeder of O’Neill; brother Jamian Roeder; sister Amaisha Vance; grandparents Garlen and Marcia Thurlow of Newport, and Jim and Maria Roeder of O’Neill; aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.
* An online service via Zoom Jan. 4 for Richard Kneifel, 91, of Ainsworth. Richard Kneifel died Dec. 28 in Cottonwood Villa. Survivors include his children Mark Kneifel, Renae Hanson and husband Chris, Andrea Momchilovich, and Robin Schuetz and husband Kevin of Ainsworth; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Myrtle Collins, Ellen Reed and Darlene Doering; nieces, nephews and other family members.
